Page 1 The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Page 3: Using The Unit Safely
• 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.
Page 4 • 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.
Page 5: Important Notes
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk 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;...
Page 6: Handling Floppy Disks
• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
Page 7: Introduction
[Session Partner] button, which lets you leave the chords and rhythm to the backing band, and give your performances the feel of a group session, you can enjoy playing the KF-7 in a great variety of creative ways.
Page 8 “Rhythm Partner” Provides Natural-Sounding Tempo Along with a wide variety of metronome functions that allow you to change the tone and note divisions (patterns), the KF-7 also includes built-in rhythm functions. Now you can perform with a natural tempo that matches the rhythm.
Page 9: How To Use This Manual
Manual . Please start out by reading “Before You Start Playing” (p. 16) in the Owner’s Manual (this volume). This explains how to connect the KF-7’s power cord and how to turn on the instrument’s power. After turning on the KF-7’s power, please continue by reading Quick Start .
Page 10: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1. [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume (p. 18). 2. [Brilliance] knob Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p. 18). 3. [Wonderland/Game] button Here you can learn about instruments while having fun. See the Quick Start Balance 4.
Page 11 22. Main Buttons See the Quick Start [Select/Listen to a Song], [Disk] button Use this button to select internal songs or songs from floppy disk (p. 65). [Song Stylist] button [Music Assistant] button [Score Display] button Displays scores (p. 70). You can use the practice function (p.
Page 12: Rear Panel
You can connect audio equipment or other digital instruments and hear them through the KF-7’s speakers (p. 157). 6. Line Out Jacks You can use these to play the notes from the KF-7 on an audio device or record what you play on a tape recorder (p. 157).
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...3 IMPORTANT NOTES ...5 Introduction ...7 Main Features ...7 How To Use This Manual ...9 Conventions Used in This Manual ...9 Panel Descriptions...10 Front Panel ...10 Rear Panel...12 Before You Start Playing ...16 Installing the Music Stand ...16 Connect the Power Cord ...16 Connecting Pedals...16 Turning the Power On and Off ...17...
Page 14 Contents Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions ...65 Playing a Song ...65 Using Keywords to Search for Songs (Song Search)...67 Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites) ...68 Removing Songs from Favorites...69 Displaying the Score ...70 Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds (Touch the Notes)...71 Making Detailed Settings for the Score Display...72 Saving Scores as Image Data ...73...
Page 15 Internal Song List ...176 Rhythm Pattern List...179 Parameters Stored to Internal Memory...180 Music Files That the KF-7 Can Use...181 The KF-7 allows you to use the following music files ...181 About the KF-7 Sound Generator ...181 MIDI Implementation Chart...182 Main Specifications ...183 Index ...
Page 16: Before You Start Playing
Installing the Music Stand fig.00-03.j Using the supplied screws, attach the music stand to the back of the KF-7 as illustrated. Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music stand. Turn the screws clockwise until they’re held in place–but don’t tighten them yet.
Page 17: Turning The Power On And Off
Damper Pedal Use this pedal to sustain the sound. While the pedal is depressed, long lingering reverberations continue to be added to the sound after you release from the keys. When you depress the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, the sound from the strings that were struck resonates with other strings, adding rich reverberations and broadness to the sound.
Page 18: Adjusting The Sound's Volume And Brilliance
• Be careful of high volume levels when using mikes late at night or early in the morning. • When connecting a microphone to the KF-7, be sure to lower the volume. If the volume control is too high when the microphone is plugged in, noise may be produced by the speakers.
Page 19: About The Touch Screen
Tone buttons, then touch <Exit>. Using the Main Icons With the KF-7, you can many other screens besides the Basic screen to do things. The on-screen graphics that appear three dimensional work like buttons. These are called “Icons.”...
Page 20: Chapter 1 Performance
A “Piano screen” like the one shown below will appear. fig.d-piano.eps_60 When you press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, the KF-7 will switch to the following settings, regardless of the current panel settings. • If the keyboard has been split into upper and lower sections (p. 25), the keyboard returns to a single section.
Page 21: Performing With A Variety Of Tones (Tone Buttons)
Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons) The KF-7 comes with a many built-in instrument sounds and effects. This lets you enjoy perform in a wide range of musical styles. The built-in sounds are called “Tones.” The sounds are organized into six tone groups, which are assigned to the [Tone] buttons.
Page 22: Playing Percussion Instruments Or Sound Effects
Chapter 1 Performance Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects You can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects like sirens and animal sounds. fig.panel1-2 Press the [Select Various Tones] button and watch the indicator light up. Touch <Drums> or <SFX>. fig.d-drum.eps_60 Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound.
Page 23: Using Keywords To Search For Tones (Tone Search)
Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search) You can search for tones that match the conditions you set for instrument or musical style. You can also search the tones using the first character of the tone name. Press any Tone button. The tone selection screen appears.
Page 24: Performing With Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer)
Chapter 1 Performance Performing with Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer) Two tones sounding together when you press a single key is referred to as a “layer performance.” For instance, it’s possible to play the Tones for both Piano and Strings simultaneously. fig.layer.e Touch <Layer>...
Page 25: Playing Different Tones With The Left And Right Hands (Split)
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each section is called “split performance.” The boundary key is called the “split point.” The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area. Each time power to the keyboard is turned on, the split point is reset to “F#3.”...
Page 26: Shifting The Keyboard Pitch In Octave Steps (Octave Shift)
On the Basic screen, touch <Layer> or <Split>. The KF-7 switches to layer performance or split performance. To apply Octave Shift, touch the name of the tone you’ve selected. Press the Tone button to display the Tone selection screen.
Page 27: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the KF-7. Reverb makes it sound as if you are playing in a concert hall. fig.panel1-3 Press the [Reverb] button and watch the its indicator light up.
Page 28: Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth To The Sounds You Play (Advanced 3D)
Chapter 1 Performance Touch the slider beneath the icons to adjust the effect selected. Touch and slide the knob on the screen to the right for a deeper reverb, and to the left for less. You can also move the slider with the [-] [+] buttons and the dial. Pressing the [-] [+] buttons simultaneously returns the slider to the initial value.
Page 29 Selecting the tone to which the effect is applied With “Keyboard” in Advanced 3D set to On, you can select the parts to which the 3D effect is to be applied when the keyboard is played. Press the [Advanced 3D] button and watch the indicator light up. On the Advanced 3D screen, touch <Option>.
Page 30: Adjusting The Sound To Achieve The Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer)
Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer) The KF-7 features a built-in, five-band digital equalizer. An equalizer boosts or cuts specific sound pitches (frequency ranges) to adjust the sound balance for the overall performance. For example, you can boost the highs to get a crisper sound, or boost the low end for a more powerful sound.
Page 31 Settings Displayed Value -60–0–+60 -60–0–+60 High -60–0–+60 Master Level -60–0–+60 You can also move the slider with the [-] [+] buttons and the dial. Pressing the [-] [+] buttons simultaneously returns the slider to “0.” When you touch <Exit>, the equalization is placed in effect, and you return to the previous screen.
Page 32: Adding Effects To Each Tone And Voice
Chapter 1 Performance Adding Effects to Each Tone and Voice Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects) You can apply a wide range of different effects to the notes you play on the keyboard. First, press the Tone button to select a Tone (p. 21). The “Tone selection screen”...
Page 33: Adding Effects To Mic Vocals (Vocal Effect)
Cancelling the Effect On the Effects screen, touch <Off>. About the Effect Settings When the effects is set to ON, the appropriate effect is applied for the currently selected sound. You can also apply different effect types to each tone (except GS tones and tones with the “...
Page 34 Chapter 1 Performance Icon Allows you to start songs and Automatic Accom- Vocal Count In paniment using your own tempo. Allows you to produce sounds conforming to the Vocal Keyboard vocal scale. You can play a specific part as harmony while Music Files playing back a song.
Page 35 Altering Vocals (Transformer) With the KF-7, you can modify the way your voice sounds through the microphone. This is called the “Voice Transformer” function. Touch <Transformer> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 33). fig.d-vo-trans.eps_60 Touch any one of the icons.
Page 36 Chapter 1 Performance Adding Harmonies (Harmonist) You can sing with a harmony accompaniment, even when you’re playing solo. This is called the “Harmonist” function. Touch <Harmonist> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 33). fig.d-vo-harmo.eps_60 Touch any one of the icons. Here’s what the different icons do.
Page 37 Touch <Exit> to return to the Vocal Effects screen. Playing instrument sounds at vocal pitches (Vocal Keyboard) You can have melodies sung into the microphone played with the KF-7’s internal Tones. Touch <Vocal Keyboard> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 33).
Page 38 Chapter 1 Performance If the <OFF> icon is selected, touch the <ON> icon. Touch any of the icons to select a Tone. You can also select the Tone by pressing the Tone button. When you sing into the microphone, the sung pitches are played using the selected Tone.
Page 39: Enjoying Karaoke Performances With Music Files
Connect a microphone. Adjust the volume level and the amount of echo applied. On the KF-7, use the Vocal Effect function to adjust the echo (p. 34). You can also enjoy this effect with the Voice Transformer function (p. 35) and Harmonist function (p.
Page 40: Using The Metronome And Rhythm (Rhythm Partner)
Chapter 1 Performance Using the Metronome and Rhythm (Rhythm Partner) The KF-7 features a built-in metronome. Additionally, you can have Rhythm patterns play, in the same manner as the metronome, just by pressing the [Rhythm] button. The combination of the internal metronome and rhythm functions is called “Rhythm Partner.”...
Page 41: Changing The Metronome Settings
Changing the Metronome Settings Adjusting the tempo You can adjust the tempo of the metronome. The tempo of the metronome changes automatically if you use an Automatic Accompaniment or play back a song. Press the Tempo [-] or [+] buttons to adjust a tempo. You can adjust the metronome tempo over a range of The metronome is automatically set to Pressing the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously returns the selected song...
Page 42 Changing the Type of Sound You can change the sound the metronome makes. The setting is at “normal metronome sound” when the KF-7 is powered up. On the Metronome screen, touch <Sound>. The available choices for the type of sound appear at the bottom of the screen.
Page 43 Changing the Animation A metronome that moves along with the tempo is usually displayed at the center of the Metronome screen. You can change that picture to an animated bouncing ball, or other animation. On the Metronome screen, touch the <Type>. The animation type will change.
Page 44: Playing Rhythm
Chapter 1 Performance Playing Rhythm The KF-7 features numerous internal rhythm patterns, which, like the metronome, can be played and stopped with the press of a single button. Playing rhythm patterns instead of the metronome lets you enjoy performances that feel like live sessions.
Page 45 Changing the volume The rhythm volume can be adjusted to ten different levels. On the Rhythm screen, touch <Volume>. The available choices for volume level appear at the bottom of the screen. Select a volume icon. When you touch , the selection moves to the side, allowing you to access other volume levels.
Page 46: Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment What is Automatic Accompaniment? Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button for Automatic Accompaniment’s optimum settings. Automatic Accompaniment is a function that provides you with accompaniment in a variety of musical genres, just by specifying chords in the left hand.
Page 47: Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment (One-Touch Arranger)
Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment (One-Touch Arranger) Here’s how to create the settings for Automatic Accompaniment. fig.panel2-1 Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button. The Basic screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-arrbasic.eps_60 Observe the settings: • The keyboard is split into left- and right-hand parts, with accompaniment chords specified for the left-hand side of the keyboard.
Page 48: About Chords
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment About Chords A chord is produced when several notes are played simultaneously. Chords are indicated by the pitch of the fundamental note of the chord (the root) and the chord type, which is determined by the other notes of the chord. For example, the C m chord is expressed in terms of the root note “C”...
Page 49: Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder)
Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder) Whenever you are not sure how a certain chord is fingered, you can display the notes of the chord on the screen. On the Basic screen, touch < fig.d-arrbasic.eps_60 Touch the root of the chord you want to learn about. The chord fingering appears on screen.
Page 50: Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons) You can select a variety of different Music Styles by pressing the Music Style buttons. Music Styles are divided into six groups, with each assigned to one of the Music Style buttons.
Page 51: Selecting Music Styles On Disks
If you’re using the disk drive for the first time, be sure to read the important notes on p. 6. On the KF-7, you can save multiple user Styles to user memory. Take a look at “Saving a User Style” (p. 135).
Page 52: Using Keywords To Search For Music Styles (Style Search)
Touch <Exit> several times to return to the Basic screen or the previous screen. Name Search screen Only the KF-7’s internal Music Styles are searchable. In a condition search, the KF-7 looks for Music Styles satisfying all of the selected search criteria.
Page 53: Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns
Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns You can also play only the rhythm patterns of Music Styles. fig.panel2-4 Select a Music Style (p. 50). Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button. The performance is set so that only the rhythm patterns are played. Press the [Intro/Ending] button.
Page 54: Starting And Stopping The Accompaniment
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment Pressing the One Touch Program [Arranger] button activates Sync Start for the accompaniment (which starts the accompaniment simultaneously when you play on the lower section of the keyboard), and automatically sets an appropriate intro for the accompaniment.
Page 55: Stopping Automatic Accompaniment
Starting at the press of a button Press the [Intro/Ending] button and [Start/Stop] button simultaneously, and the indicators lights go out. The Sync Start function is cancelled. Play a chord on the lower part of keyboard. Choose the chord to be played when the accompaniment begins playing. Press the [Intro/Ending] button or the [Start/Stop] button.
Page 56: Having A Count Sound Play At The End Of The Intro (Countdown)
Cancelling the countdown In the Metronome screen, touch <Countdown>. Touch <Switch> This sets the KF-7 so that the countdown does not play. When the Intro has finished playing, the accompaniment plays. Intro Count Sound to set this to “ON.”...
Page 57: Modifying An Accompaniment
What’s a “Fill In”? A short improvisational phrase inserted at the bar line is called a “Fill In.” The KF-7 automatically plays the appropriate phrase for the selected Music Style. fig.panel2-7 Press the Fill In [Variation] button and watch the indicator light up.
Page 58: Changing The Instrumental Makeup Of Music Styles (Style Orchestrator)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Changing the Instrumental Makeup of Music Styles (Style Orchestrator) You can change the arrangement of an accompaniment. This function is called “Style Orchestrator.” Each Music Style has four different accompaniment arrangements. fig.panel2-8 Press the [Style Orchestrator] button and watch the indicator light up. The instrument is set to allow you to change the arrangement with the Performance Pads.
Page 59: Playing Phrases (Phrase)
Playing Phrases (Phrase) fig.panel2-9 Press the [Phrase] button and watch the indicator light up. The instrument is set so that phrases play with the Performance Pads. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-phrase.eps_60 Touch to choose the type of phrase. Press one of the Pads.
Page 60: Adding Harmony To The Right-Hand Part (Melody Intelligence)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part (Melody Intelligence) You can add harmony to the notes you play on the keyboard. While an Automatic Accompaniment is playing, the matching harmony is automatically added to the notes you are playing with the right hand. This function is called “Melody Intelligence.”...
Page 61: Playing Sounds In The Left Hand During A Performance (Lower Tone)
Playing Sounds in the Left Hand During a Performance (Lower Tone) Normally, when using Automatic Accompaniment in a performance, sounds are not produced by playing the left-hand part of the keyboard. When you touch the <Lower> icon, you can have Tones from the left side of the keyboard play simultaneously with the Automatic Accompaniment.
Page 62: Playing The Piano With Accompaniment Added (Piano Style Arranger)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added (Piano Style Arranger) Usually with Automatic Accompaniment, you play chords on the left-hand side of the keyboard and the melody on the right-hand side. Chords can also be recognized over the entire keyboard, allowing you to perform using Automatic Accompaniment without splitting the keyboard.
Page 63: Adjusting The Volume Balance For Each Part (Balance)
Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part (Balance) You can adjust the volume balance between the accompaniment and the keyboard, and the volume balance for each of the parts in a Music Style. Changing the Volume Balance between the Accompaniment and the Keyboard (Balance Knob) You can change the volume balance between a song and accompaniment and the notes you play on the keyboard.
Page 64 Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Display Music Style Rhythm Part Rhythm Bass Bass, Bass Tone (p. 55) Accompaniment 1, Accompaniment 2, Accompani- Accomp ment 3, Chord Tone (p. 55) Short phrases sounded when the Performance Pads Phrase are pressed (p. 59). fig.d-partbal2.eps_60 This shows the volume balance between each of the keyboard’s Tones when layer performance (p.
Page 65: Chapter 3 Song Playback And Practice Functions
Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Playing a Song Now, let’s try practicing while playing back internal songs, commercial music files, and songs saved to floppy disks. You can use rewind or fast-forward to go to any desired measure, and play back from that point.
Page 66: Playing Back
Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions When you touch < >, songs selected from all of the internal songs are played in random order. When you touch < >, all of the songs in the genre you have selected are played in order, starting from the selected song.
Page 67: Using Keywords To Search For Songs (Song Search)
You can use four different criteria in searches: “Chords,” “Lyrics,” “Fingering” (fingering numbers), and “Any.” By selecting a song containing any of this data, then displaying it in the KF-7’s score, you can display information about the selected data. Touch <Search>.
Page 68: Registering The Songs You Like (Favorites)
The selected song is registered to Favorites. Now you can select the registered song by selecting Favorites for the genre in the Song Selection screen. On the KF-7, you can also register songs on floppy disks to the Favorites. For details, refer to “Copying Songs on...
Page 69: Removing Songs From Favorites
Removing Songs from Favorites This deletes registered songs for Favorites. In the Song Selection screen, select Favorites for the genre. fig.d-song-fvrt.eps_60 Touch the name of the song to be deleted. Touch <Del>. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.m-fvrtdel.eps_60 Touch <OK>.
Page 70: Displaying The Score
Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Displaying the Score The KF-7 can display scores not only for the internal songs, but for music files and performances recorded with the KF-7. This is very convenient for performing while reading the music and for checking songs that have been recorded. When you play back a music file with lyrics, the lyrics appear on screen.
Page 71: Touching Notes To Confirm The Sounds
Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. Playback of the song begins, and the score advances along with the progression of the performance. Notes Regarding the Score Display • When playback of a song begins, symbol is displayed, performance data is being loaded from floppy disk or internal memory.
Page 72: Making Detailed Settings For The Score Display
In some internal songs, the fingering is displayed. The fingering numbers shown in the screen indicate one possible fingering. Chord names can be displayed in some of the internal songs and recorded performances using the KF-7’s Chord Sequencer (p. 120).
Page 73: Saving Scores As Image Data
Saving Scores as Image Data You can take scores that are displayed on the KF-7 and save them to floppy disks. You can also use saved image data to your computer. Insert the floppy disk onto which you want to save the image data in the KF-7’s disk drive.
Page 74: Practicing Songs With The Practice Function
Practicing Songs with the Practice Function Try using the KF-7’s practice function to practice a song you like. This feature makes it simple to specify the segment you want for repeated practice, check your own performance against the score, and practice at a slower tempo.
Page 75 Touch the Notes When you touch a note on the Practice screen, the KF-7 plays that note. When you trace along the displayed score with your finger, the KF-7 plays the traced segment. One Note When you touch < >, the KF-7 plays the note currently indicated by the bouncing ball.
Page 76 Right Hand, Selects the part or parts to be practiced. Both Hands Specifies measures for practice. Most of the KF-7’s internal songs have markers set in or- Range 1– der to make repeated practice easier. You can specify the markers’ range by touching <Prev> or <Next>.
Page 77: Adjusting The Tempo
Adjusting the Tempo This changes the song and Music Style tempos. If songs seem difficult to play at their original speed, you may find it helpful to first practice with the tempo slowed down. Then, after becoming more familiar with the song, you can practice it at a gradually faster tempo.
Page 78: Setting The Tempo By Pressing The Button In Time (Tap Tempo)
Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in Time (Tap Tempo) You can also set the tempo by pressing the Performance Pad. This feature is called “Tap Tempo.” By using the Tap Tempo function, you can quickly set the tempo you are thinking of, without specifying the tempo in numerical terms.
Page 79: Use Your Voice To Select The Tempo (Vocal Tap Tempo)
Use Your Voice to Select the Tempo (Vocal Tap Tempo) Just as in “Tap Tempo Function” (p. 78), you can set tempos using your voice. This feature is called “Vocal Tap Tempo.” Connect a microphone (p. 18). Press the [Metronome] button. Touch <Vocal Tap>.
Page 80: Match The Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In)
Cancelling the Count In In the Metronome screen, touch <Count In>. Touch <Switch> This sets the KF-7 so that the count sound is not played. to set this to “ON.” to set this to “OFF.” You can have a count sound be...
Page 81: Muting Some Parts Before Playing (Track Buttons)
Stopping the song Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The song will stop. Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Drums/ For more on music files, refer to “Music Files That the KF-7 Can Use” (p. 181). Accom- Left-hand Right-hand paniment Part...
Page 82: Setting Markers For Repeated Practice (Marker)
Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker) By setting markers at points in a song that you want to practice repeatedly, you can then easily go to and repeat play back of the selected measures. Placing a Marker within a Song You can place two separate markers (Marker A and Marker B) in one song.
Page 83: Playback From A Marker Location
Playback from a Marker location At the marker screen, touch the measure number of the marker you want to go to. fig.d-mark1-5.eps_60 Playback will start from wherever Marker A or Marker B are set. With the song playing back, playback will continue if you touch Marker A or Marker B on the Marker screen.
Page 84: Playing Back The Same Passage Over And Over
Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Moving Markers A and B without changing the interval between them On the Marker screen, touch For example, if you have Marker A set at the beginning of the fifth measure, and Marker B set at the beginning of the ninth measure, when you touch A is moved to the beginning of the first measure, and Marker B is moved to the beginning of the fifth measure.
Page 85: Transposing Keyboard Sounds And Songs Played Back (Transpose)
Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back (Transpose) By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with many sharps ( ) or flats ( read and play.
Page 86 Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Touch the screen keyboard or value. Each time you press When you touch , a value of “0” is set. You can also use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to change the transposition value. When you transpose a song or the keyboard, the [Transpose] button’s indicator lights up.
Page 87: Detailed Song Playback Settings
After changing this setting, try selecting the song once again. For more detailed information about selecting a song, refer to “Playing a Song” (p. 65). Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Description For detailed information about GS, refer to “About the KF-7 Sound Generator” (p. 181).
Page 88: Hiding The Lyrics (Lyrics)
Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics) Some commercially available music files for use in karaoke, as well as some of the internal songs include lyrics data. When you play such music files, the lyrics automatically appear in the screen. If you do not want lyrics to appear automatically, set this to “OFF.”...
Page 89: Changing The Parts Assigned To The Track Buttons During Smf Playback (Track Assign)
Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign) Normally, when playing back Roland Piano Digital-compatible SMFs (p. 181), the left-hand part is assigned to the [3/Lower] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to the [4/Upper] button. However, assignment of the right-hand and left- hand parts may differ with some SMF data.
Page 90: Chapter 4 Recording And Saving The Performance
Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance With the KF-7, you can easily record performances using the five track buttons. A recorded performance can be played back to listen to your own playing, or to add additional parts. You can use the KF-7 to make the following kinds of recordings.
Page 91: Recording A New Song (New Song)
Touch <New Song>. This switches the KF-7 to the settings required for recording a new song. The KF-7 is put in recording standby. To cancel recording, press the [ Decide on the tempo and beat.
Page 92 (Play/Stop)] button. NOTE Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the power to the KF-7 is turned off. If you do not want a performance deleted, then save it to a floppy disk or to Favorites. Refer to “Saving...
Page 93: Recording With Accompaniment
(Rec)] button and the following messages will appear, when a song has already been recorded. fig.m-rec.eps_60 Touch <New Song>. This switches the KF-7 to the settings required for recording a new song. The KF-7 is put in recording standby. To cancel recording, press the [ Decide on the tempo.
Page 94 The Automatic Accompaniment bass part and accompaniment part are recorded here. Accomp] When the KF-7 is set so that sounds from performances on the left-hand side of the keyboard are played while the [3/Lower] Automatic Accompaniment sounds (p. 47), your own performance on the left-hand side of the keyboard is re- corded here.
Page 95: Recording Along With A Song
Press the track button for the track that you want to record (i.e., the track that you want to play yourself). The indicator of the button you pressed will blink, and the KF-7 enters recording- standby mode. Since in this example we will record the right-hand performance, press the [4/ Upper] button to make the button’s indicator light blink.
Page 96: Recording While Selecting The Track Buttons (Redoing Recordings)
Press the Track button for the track you want to re-record. The indicator for the selected Track button starts blinking. The [ (Play/Stop)] button’s indicator flashes, and the KF-7 is put in recording standby. To cancel recording, press the [ Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button to begin recording.
Page 97: Erasing Recorded Performances
Erasing Recorded Performances You can use the following method to delete a recorded performance. Hold down the [Select/Listen to a Song] button and press the [ button. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.m-songdel.eps_60 Touch <OK>. This deletes the recorded song. When you touch <Cancel>, the previous screen appears and the recorded song is not erased.
Page 98: Recording Songs Starting With Pickups
(Bwd)] button one time. The measure number in the upper right of the Basic screen changes to “PU,” and the KF-7 is set to record a song starting with a pickup. fig.d-pu.eps_60 Start recording. After a one-measure count, recording begins.
Page 99: Using Floppy Disks
Using Floppy Disks You can use the KF-7’s disk drive to save songs to floppy disks and listen to commercial music files. Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk Inserting a floppy disk With the front of the floppy disk facing up, insert the disk in the disk drive slot until there is an audible click.
Page 100 Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. Press the [Disk] button. Touch <File>. A “Song File screen” like the one below appears. fig.d-songfile.eps_60 Touch <Format Disk>. The following screen appears. fig.d-format.eps_60 Touch <OK>. Initialization of the disk begins.
Page 101: Saving Songs
“Favorites,” allowing you to select these songs easily (p. 68). On the KF-7, when you register a song on a floppy disk to Favorites, you can then play back the song without inserting the floppy disk in the disk drive.
Page 102 Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance Determining the name of the song to be saved Touch <Rename>. The following “Rename screen” appears. fig.d-songname.eps_60 When you touch When you touch the icon for the letter or character to be input, the character appears at the cursor location.
Page 103 Selecting the tone compatibility format (when saving to disks) Touch <KF> or <MT>. Some Tones are unique to the KF-7. Data that is recorded using these tones may not play back correctly on other Roland Digital Pianos or Music Players. When you want to save data so that it can be played back on another devices, save the data with “MT”...
Page 104: Deleting Saved Songs
Do not eject the floppy disk from the disk drive until the operation is finished. Touching <Cancel> cancels the operation. Touch <Exit> to return to the Song File screen. NOTE Never turn off the power while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the KF-7’s internal memory, making it unusable.
Page 105: Copying Songs On Disks To Favorites
Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance to select the song you want to copy. to select the copy destination for the song. NOTE Never turn off the power while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the KF-7’s internal memory, making it unusable.
Page 106: Copying Songs Saved In Favorites To Disks
Songs that’ve been saved to Favorites can be copied onto floppy disks. In this case, in the “Copy Song screen” in Step 4 above, touch the large arrow icon in the center to point the arrow upwards. This sets the KF-7 to copy the song in Favorites to the floppy disk.
Page 107: Chapter 5 User Program Registration
Music Styles and Tones, as well as other frequently used settings, makes it more convenient. You can register up to 36 User Programs to the KF-7. fig.panel_UPG For more on what can be registered to a User Program, refer to “Parameters Stored in the User Program”...
Page 108: Calling Up Saved User Programs
Chapter 5 User Program Registration Calling Up Saved User Programs You can easily call up settings saved to the [User Program] button. Press the [User Program] button. The “User Program screen” appears. Touch the name of the User Program you want to call When you touch the name of the User Program, the buttons or other performance settings instantly change to the previously saved settings.
Page 109: Saving The User Program Sets
* Never turn off the power or eject the floppy disk from the disk drive while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the KF-7’s internal memory, making it unusable. When clearing the set of saved User Programs, refer to...
Page 110: Loading Saved User Program Sets
Program] button. * Never turn off the power or eject the floppy disk from the disk drive while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the KF-7’s internal memory, making it unusable. Deleting Saved User Program Sets You can delete individual User Program sets saved to floppy disks or in user memory.
Page 111: Copying Sets Of User Programs On Disks To The User Memory
In this case, in the Copy User Programs screen in Step 4 above, touch the large arrow icon in the center to get the arrow to point up. This sets the KF-7 to copy the User Program set in the user memory to the floppy disk.
Page 112: Simultaneously Switching User Program And Transmitting Pc Numbers
You can have PC (Program Change) numbers be transmitted to an external MIDI device when you switch the User Program on the KF-7. You can register PC number settings to each of the User Programs, just as you can with button settings and other settings preferences.
Page 113: Chapter 6 Creating And Editing Songs
The KF-7 is capable of multitrack recording of up to sixteen parts. Since each part’s performance is recorded using one tone, you can layer performances, using up to sixteen tones for the data in one song.
Page 114: Modifying The Settings Of Each Part
16-track Sequencer and the internal songs. Because commercially available Roland SMF music files are also made up of 16 Parts, you can change the settings for the individual Parts and play them back in the same way.
Page 115: Getting The Most Suitable Part Tones For The Musical Genre (Tone Set)
If the following message appears If you try to display another screen after you’ve changed the song’s settings for each Part, a message like the one below may appear. fig.m-songmod.eps Touch <OK> to change the song’s settings. Touch <Cancel> to discard the changes you’re made. Getting the Most Suitable Part Tones for the Musical Genre (Tone Set)
Page 116: Changing The Recording Method (Rec Mode)
“Step 2 Start Recording.” * Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the power to the KF-7 is turned off. It is a good idea to save song data to a floppy disk or user memory. For more information, refer to “Saving Songs”...
Page 117: Recording While Erasing The Previous Recording (Replace Recording)
In the “Rec Mode screen” (p. 117), select <Replace>. Touch <Exit> to return to the Menu screen. The KF-7 is set to the replace recording mode. Record the performance using the procedures described in Chapter 4 (p. 90), “Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)”...
Page 118: Repeated Recording At The Same Location (Loop Recording)
The recording method changes to loop recording. Press the [ (Rec)] button. Press the Track button for the track to be recorded. The KF-7 is put in recording standby. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button to begin recording. Recording starts from Marker A.
Page 119: Re-Recording Part Of Your Performance (Punch-In Recording)
When you reach the specified passage, sounds are erased as recording starts; begin playing now. When you reach the end of the specified passage, recording stops, and the KF-7 returns to playback of the previously recorded performance. When you press the [ song stops.
Page 120: Composing An Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer)
Chapter 6 Creating and Editing Songs Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer) You can enter a chord progression and choose the places where the accompaniment pattern will change to create an accompaniment for a song. This feature is called “Chord Sequencer.”...
Page 121: Inputting Chords Without Playing The Keyboard
Chapter 6 Creating and Editing Songs Editing Songs There are many ways you can edit performances recorded using the KF-7 Track button or 16-track sequencer. Basic Operation of the Editing Functions * While songs are being loaded, the measure number in the upper right of the screen is highlighted (text and background are inverted).
Page 122: Undoing Edits (Undo)
Copy-source Track button or part number Choosing “All” copies all Parts. “---” appears in the <Dst> column. Choosing “R.Pattern” copies the KF-7’s built-in Rhythm Patterns. For more information, take a look at “Copying Rhythm Patterns to Create Rhythm Parts” (p. 123).
Page 123: Copying Rhythm Patterns To Create Rhythm Parts
<From> column. • The <Dst> is fixed at “Part 10.” • When the <Src> is switched to something other than “Rhythm Pattern,” the KF-7 is set to carry out normal copying. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button to play back and confirm the rhythm pattern.
Page 124: Deleting Measures (Delete)
Chapter 6 Creating and Editing Songs Deleting Measures (Delete) You can delete a part of a performance measure by measure. When a portion of a performance is deleted, the rest of the performance is shifted up to fill the gap. Erasing measures in a specified passage is called “deleting.”...
Page 125: Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose)
Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose) You can transpose specified parts and tracks individually. At Step 3 of “Selecting the editing function” (p. 121), select <Transpose>. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-e-trans.eps_50 Item Content Measure number of the first measure of the From segment to be transposed Number of measures to be transposed...
Page 126: Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)
Chapter 6 Creating and Editing Songs Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange) You can exchange the notes recorded for a particular part with the notes recorded for another part. This process of exchanging parts is called “part exchange.” At Step 3 of “Selecting the editing function” (p. 121), select <Part Exchange>.
Page 127: Modifying The Tone Changes In A Song (Pc Edit)
Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit) In some songs, the instrument sound changes during the course of the song (that is, the Tone changes in the middle of a Part). In such songs, an instruction to switch the Tone is inserted at the place where you want the sound to change.
Page 128: Changing The Tempo Of Recorded Songs
Touch <Exit> a number of times to switch to the screen where the measure number is indicated in the upper right of the screen. When the KF-7 goes into Tempo Recording, the tempo indication is highlighted in white. Recording the Tempo...
Page 129: Adjusting The Tempo At A Particular Measure
Basic screen. Press the [ (Rec)] button and watch the indicator is flashing. The KF-7 is put in recording standby. Use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to change the tempo. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The song’s tempo changes starts with the measure you selected.
Page 130: Chapter 7 Creating Music Styles
Chapter 7 Creating Music Styles Creating Original Styles (User Styles) Although the KF-7 features a variety of internal Music Styles, you can also create your own. These original Styles are called “User Styles.” You can use either of the two methods described below to create a User Style.
Page 131 A “Style Composer screen” like the one shown below appears. fig.d-stylecomp.eps_50 Display Part Rhythm Bass Accompaniment 1 Accompaniment 2 Accompaniment 3 Icon Function All Clear Deletes all of the settings. You can mute the sound of particular Parts in specific Divisions. For more in- Mute formation, take a look at “Muting Parts for a particular division”...
Page 132: Creating A Style From A Song You Composed Yourself (Style Converter)
Style. When you’re composing a song, there’s no need to specify all the chords. You can specify some of the chords, and the KF-7 automatically chooses the other chords and arranges the style.
Page 133: Creating Songs
Creating Styles in Auto Mode Points to note when creating songs • Use one of the major, minor, or diminished seventh chords to create the song. We recommend using diminished seventh chords to compose the song. • It is convenient to record the sounds shown below for the Parts of the 16-track sequencer.
Page 134 Chapter 7 Creating Music Styles Touch <From> and <For>, then use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to select the measures to be extracted. Touching <Play> at the bottom of the screen, you can listen to performance of the portion which you chose. Repeat Steps 5–7 to create Styles for all of the Divisions.
Page 135: Saving A User Style
What is the User Memory? The user memory is the area within the instrument where User Styles created with the KF-7, sets of User Programs, and other such data are stored. You can also copy User Styles and sets of User Programs saved on floppy disks.
Page 136: Deleting Saved User Styles
Touch <Save>. The saving process starts. * Never turn off the power while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the KF-7’s internal memory, making it unusable. Deleting Saved User Styles This deletes User Styles that have been saved to floppy disks or in user memory.
Page 137: Copying Styles On Disks To The User Memory
In this case, touch the large arrow icon in the center of the “Copy Style screen” in Step 4 above so that the arrow points upwards. This turns the KF-7’s settings to copy the styles in the user memory to the floppy disk.
Page 138: Chapter 8 Various Settings
Changing the Settings for One-Touch Piano You can make detailed settings, such as those for the keyboard touch and tunings, allowing you to set up the KF-7 just the way you want for your piano performances. Procedure Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.
Page 139: Changing The Tuning (Tuning)
Changing the Tuning (Tuning) Choosing the Tuning You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods). Most modern songs are composed for and played in equal temperament, the most common tuning in use today. But at one time, there were a wide variety of other tuning systems in existence.
Page 140: Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According To The Force Used To Play The Keys (Hammer Response)
Chapter 8 Various Settings Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According to the Force Used to Play the Keys (Hammer Response) You can adjust the timing with which sounds are produced according to the force used to play the keys. This function is called “Hammer Resonance.”...
Page 141: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can vary the touch of the keyboard when you play the keys. At Step 3 in “Procedure” (p. 138), touch <Key Touch>. fig.d-p-key.eps_50 Display Explanation Notes sound at an unchanging volume level, Fixed regardless of how lightly or forcefully you play the keyboard.
Page 142: Changing The Keyboard's Split Point (Split Point)
Automatic Accompaniment and when playing split performances (p. 25). The setting is at “F#3” when the KF-7 is powered up. fig.splitpoint.e F 3 (Split Point) The key you chose for the split point belongs to the left-hand section of the keyboard.
Page 143: Assigning Functions To Pedals And Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions)
Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions) You can assign a variety of functions to the soft and sostenuto pedals and to the performance pads. You can call up the assigned functions just by pressing the corresponding pedal or pad. Assigning Functions to Pedals At Step 3 “Procedure”...
Page 144 Chapter 8 Various Settings Function Explanation This starts Automatic Accompaniment with a fade-in (where the volume gets progres- Fade In/ sively louder), ends it with a fade-out (where the volume gets progressively soft- er), then stops. This switches the speed of the rotary effect* Rotary Slow/Fast when you perform with an organ Tone.
Page 145: Changing The Bend Range (Pedal Setting)
The effect of smoothly raising or lowering the pitch of a played note is called the “bender effect.” With the KF-7, you can assign the bender function to a pedal, then apply the bender effect by depressing and releasing the pedal.
Page 146: Placing A Marker In The Middle Of A Measure
Chapter 8 Various Settings Parame- Value ter Name The function that allows the KF-7 to recognize ac- companiment chords when you press only one or two keys during Auto- Chord ON, OFF matic Accompaniment is Intelli called the “Chord Intelli- gence function”...
Page 147: Settings For The Countdown
Part 1–16 countdown. Other Settings You can change the tuning, the language shown on the display, and other settings to make the KF-7 easier to use. Procedure Switch to the Basic screen, or press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.
Page 148: Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune)
Standard pitch can be set to any value from 415.3–466.2 Hz. The setting is at “440.0 Hz” when the KF-7 is powered up. Changing the Language (Language) Five choices are available for the language used in displaying information on the screen.
Page 149: Selecting Images To Be Shown On The Kf-7 (User Image Display)
Selecting the images to be displayed First, take a floppy disk to which the image data stored in the KF-7 has been saved, and insert the disk in the disk drive. Touch <File>. A screen like the one shown below appears.
Page 150: Turning Off The Beat Indicator (Beat Indicator)
“Returning the touch screen calibration settings to the original factory settings” (p. 151) When you want to restore the content registered to the KF-7’s User memory to the factory condition, refer to “Formatting the User Memory” (p. 151).
Page 151: Calibrating The Touch Screen (Touch Screen)
Chapter 8 Various Settings Formatting the User Memory The KF-7 features an internal storage area where you can save recorded performances and User Styles. This space is called the “User Memory.” The following content is stored to the user memory.
Page 152: Automatically Starting The Quick Tour
Disabling Functions Other Than Piano Performance (Panel Lock) The “Panel Lock” function locks the KF-7 in a state where only piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled. This prevents the settings from being inadvertently modified even if children press the buttons accidentally.
Page 153: Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices
Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices You can connect the KF-7 to external devices such as audio equipment and MIDI instruments. Connecting MIDI Devices (p. 153) You can connect a MIDI sequencer and record performance data from the KF-7, or play performance data from the KF-7 on the sequencer.
Page 154: Making The Connections
Roland MT Series MIDI * When the KF-7 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to Local OFF. Refer to “Disconnecting the Keyboard from the Internal Sound Generator (Local On/Off)” (p. 156). Connecting with a MIDI Sound Module fig.09-...
Page 155: Performing In Ensemble With Midi Instruments (Midi Ensemble)
When “Keyboard” is selected in Step 4 above, use to select the Tone. The connected keyboard plays using the selected Tone. Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices MIDI Settings With the KF-7, you can make MIDI settings like those described below. “MIDI Setting Screen” fig.09-04.eps Display...
Page 156: Selecting The Transmit Channel (Tx Channel)
Select the transmit channel (1–16) of the KF-7. The channel setting is at “1” when the KF-7 is powered up. If the keyboard has been split into right-hand and left-hand sections, messages from the left-hand section are fixed at “3.”...
Page 157: Sending Recorded Performance Data To A Midi Device (Composer Midi Out)
Playing Sounds from the KF-7 Through the Speakers on Audio Equipment or Recording Your Performances on a Recording Device fig.09- KF-7 Turn the volume all the way down on the KF-7 and on the device you’re about to connect. Input R/L (Line In, Aux In)
Page 158: Connecting A Computer
Output R/L (Line Out) KF-7 Turn the volume all the way down on the KF-7 and on the device you’re about to connect. Turn off the power to the KF-7 and other connected equipment. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the connection.
Page 159: Connect To The Computer Connector
Using a compatible computer cable (sold separately), connect the Computer connector on the underside of the KF-7 with the computer’s serial port. Set the computer switch on the underside of the KF-7 to match the type of computer connected. Please refer to the connection examples below.
Page 160 Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices MEMO...
Page 161: Troubleshooting
Case Cause/Remedy No sound is heard Is the volume level of the KF-7 (p. 18) or con- nected device turned all the way down? Are headphones plugged in? (p. 18) Has the Balance knob been moved all the way to the right or left? Has the volume been set to “0”...
Page 162 Roland pianos faithfully abruptly beyond a simulate such characteristics of the acoustic certain key piano. On the KF-7, the range that is unaffect- ed by the damper pedal will change depend- ing on the Key Transpose setting. Case...
Page 163 (Bwd)] that contains more data than the entire capac- buttons don’t work. ity of the KF-7’s memory, you may find that operations other than playback (such as re- wind or fast forward) become unavailable. There are two types of SMF music files: for- There is a slight mat 0 and format 1.
Page 164: Error Messages
Error 41: nected. Connect it properly and securely. An excessive amount of performance data has been sent to KF-7 in one time and therefore could not be Error 42: recorded. Change the tempo more slowly to record the performance again.
Page 165: Tone List
Tone List [Piano] [Organ] Grand Piano1 Jazz Organ PianoStrings Full Organ 1 Piano Choir Lower Organ Tremolo Dyno Theater Org. Jazzy Vib+Gt Diapason 8' Suitcase Bandneon Vibraphone Perc. Organ Harpsi.Doubl Full Organ 2 Marimba Lower Organ2 Steel Drums Church Organ Honky-Tonk Rock Organ1 Stage Rhodes...
Page 166 Tone List Vibe.w Choir GS Marimba Pop Voice Marimba SynVox Xylophone OrchestraHit Tubular-bell GS Trumpet Church Bell Trombone Carillon Trombone 2 Santur Tuba Organ 1 MutedTrumpet Organ 2 French Horn Pop Organ Fr.Horn 2 Detuned Or.1 Brass 1 Detuned Or.2 Brass 2 Church Org.1 Synth Brass1...
Page 167: Drum Set List
Drum Set List -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion POP Set ROCK Set R&B Snare R&B Snare Rock Snare Pop Snare m Rock Snare Pop Snare m Pop Snare m Pop Snare m Pop Snare Ghost Pop Snare Ghost Pop Snare m Pop Snare m...
Page 168 Drum Set List -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. STANDARD Set ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell...
Page 169 -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. TR-808 Set ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Std Kick 2 808 Bass Drum 1...
Page 170 Drum Set List -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. ORCHESTRA Set ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap Close Hi-hat [EXC1] Pedal Hi-hat [EXC1] Open Hi-hat [EXC1] Ride Cymbal Sticks Square Click Metronome Click...
Page 171: Sfx Set List
SFX Set List -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. SFX Set 1 SFX Vox Set ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Tres ----- Quatro ----- ----- ----- Three ----- Four ----- Female Yodel ----- Female Yodel...
Page 172: Effects List
Effects List Display Description Applies a light chorus effect with slow GS Chorus 1 undulations Applies a light chorus effect with quick GS Chorus 2 undulations Applies a deep chorus effect with slow GS Chorus 3 undulations Applies a deep chorus effect with quick GS Chorus 4 undulations GS Feedback...
Page 173: Music Style List
Music Style List [Pop/Rock] [Ballad/ Acoustic] AmericanPop1 AmericanPop2 Scat Ballad Easy Listen Piano Pop Shuffle Pop Guitar Trio ShufleFusion 6/8 Ballad Contemporary Slow Pop Funky Pop Symph.Ballad ’70s 1 Piano Night ’70s 2 Guitar Pop Cool Al Swing Ballad Asian Pop Pop Ballad Swing Pop Latin Guitar...
Page 174: Chord List
Chord List symbol: Indicates the constituent note of chords. symbol: Chord shown with an “ ”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “ ” (p. 48). Cmaj7 C#maj7 C#m7 Cdim C#dim Cm7 ( 5 ) C#m7 ( 5 ) Caug C#aug Csus4...
Page 175 symbol: Indicates the constituent note of chords. symbol: Chord shown with an “ ”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “ ” (p. 48). F#maj7 Gmaj7 F#m7 F#dim Gdim F#m7 ( 5 ) Gm7 ( 5 ) F#aug Gaug F#sus4...
Page 176: Internal Song List
Internal Song List Folks Annie Laurie © 1993 Roland Corporation Londonderry Air © 1993 Roland Corporation AmazingGrace © 1993 Roland Corporation Ave Maria © 1993 Roland Corporation Clock © 1998 Roland Corporation Entertainer © 1994 Roland Corporation Greensleeves © 1993 Roland Corporation Hallelujah! ©...
Page 177 Practice Beyer 15 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 21 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 25 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 29 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 34 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 38 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 42 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 46 ©...
Page 178 Internal Song List Masterpieces Song files of this genre corresponds to the included collection of printed music entitled “Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces.” Sonate No.15 © 1996 Roland Corporation Liebestraume 3 © 2001 Roland Corporation Etude op10-3 © 2001 Roland Corporation Je te veux ©...
Page 179: Rhythm Pattern List
Rhythm Pattern List Patterns That Can Be Selected with the [Rhythm] Button “Playing Rhythm” (p. 44) Beat Pattern Name March Swing Stick March Country Samba Waltz 1 Waltz 2 Waltz 3 Country Waltz Gospel Jazz Waltz 3/4 Simple 8-Beat 1 8-Beat 2 8-Beat 3 16-Beat 1...
Page 180: Parameters Stored To Internal Memory
Parameters Stored to Internal Memory Parameters Stored in the User Program “Saving Performance Settings (User Program)” (p. 107) Parameters that switch immediately after the User Pro- gram name is touched when <Option> on the User Pro- gram screen is set to “Delayed” Rotary effect (Slow/Fast), Organ Footage (Upper, Lower), Percussion...
Page 181: Music Files That The Kf-7 Can Use
The KF-7 allows you to use the following music files Floppy disks saved on a Roland MT Series, or Roland Piano Digital HP-G/R, KR and KF Series instrument Roland Digital Piano Compatible Music Files Roland’s original music file is made specifically for practicing the...
Page 182: Midi Implementation Chart
DIGITAL PIANO Model KF-7 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note True Voice Number : Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bend 0, 32 6, 38 Control Change 98, 99 100, 101 Prog...
Page 183: Main Specifications
Main Specifications <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive hammer action keyboard) Touch Sensitivity 100 levels Keyboard Mode Whole, Split (adjustable split point), Layer, Arranger, Piano Style Arranger, Manual Drums / SFX <Sound Source> Conforms to GM2 / GS / XG Lite Max.
Page 184 Weights (including the Stand (KSC-18): 11.5 kg / 25 lbs 6 oz piano stand) Total: Quick Start, Owner’s Manual, Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces, Music Rest, Screws for Music Rest, Accessories Keyboard Cover, Pedal (DP-8), AC adaptor (PSB-3U), AC cord 962a In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
Page 185: Index
Index Numerics ...113 16-Track Sequencer Accompaniment ...54 Start and Stop ...54 Sync Start ...28 Advanced 3D ...28 [Advanced 3D] button ...145 Arranger Config ...103 As SMF ...157 Audio Equipment ...119 Auto Punch-In/Out ...46 Automatic Accompaniment ...63 Balance ...63 Balance Knob ...156 Bank Select LSB ...156...
Page 186 Index ...150 Factory Reset Factory Setting ...151 Touch Screen ...151 User Memory ... 68 Favorites ...68 Registering ...69 Removing ...57 Fill In ...46 Fill In To Original ...46 Fill In To Variation ...72 Finger Numbers ...99 Floppy Disk Footage ... QS 15 Format ...99 Floppy disk...
Page 187 ...91 New Song N.C. (No Chord) ... QS 13 ...126 Note Edit (Song Edit) ...26 Octave Shift ...75 One Note One Touch Program [Arranger] button One Touch Program [Piano] button ...142 One Touch Settings ...47 One-Touch Arranger ...141 Settings ...20 One-Touch Piano ...138 Settings...
Page 188 Index ...101 Saving ...103 Compatibility ...135 User Style ...70 Score ...73 Saving as image data ...72 Settings [Score Display] button ... QS 8, Screens ...113 16-track Sequencer screen ...28 Advanced 3D screen ... 19 Basic screen ...120 Chord Sequencer screen ...105 Copy Song screen ...137...
Page 189 ...78 Tap Tempo ...139 Temperament ... 41 Tempo ...77 Tempo [-] [+] buttons ...41 Tempo marks ...79 Tempo Mute ...128 Tempo Recording ...21 Tone Buttons ...165 Tone List TONES ... QS 5 ...23 Tone Search ...115 Tone Set Touch EX ... QS 14 ...
Page 190 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676 Al Fanny Trading Office...
Page 191 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. 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.
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Roland KF-7 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Panel Descriptions

Before You Start Playing

Chapter 1 Performance

Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment

Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions

Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance

Chapter 5 User Program Registration

Chapter 6 Creating and Editing Songs

Chapter 7 Creating Music Styles

Chapter 8 Various Settings

Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices

Appendices

Index

Quick Links

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