Page 1 Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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 118c • Always keep the following parts including with the KR107 and small components that may be removed out of the reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion of these parts. Included Parts •...
Page 6: Important Notes
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.
Page 7: Using External Memory
• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-7/5; 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 precau- tions.
Page 8: Introduction
❍ Connector Allows Enlarged Display of Notation and Lyrics The KR107 is equipped with a connector for use with televisions and other external displays. Connecting a large screen to the KR107 allows you to display a greater number of measures at the same time.
Page 9: How To Use This Manual
❍ Color Display for Easy Operation The KR107 features a color screen touch panel with rich graphics to make viewing easier. Operations can be carried out easily, just by touching the screen. ❍ Utilizes External Memory–the New Media You can save song data created on the KR107 to External memory (sold separately). Extremely portable, high-capacity external memory also connects easily to computers, allowing song data to be transferred easily.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES... 6 Introduction...8 Main Features... 8 How To Use This Manual ... 9 Conventions Used in This Manual ... 9 Panel Descriptions ...14 Performance Pads... 14 Record/Playback... 15 Rear Panel... 16 Bottom Panel ... 16 Bottom Panel (Front Left)...
Page 11 Modifying an Accompaniment ... 58 Changing the Accompaniment Pattern (Fill In Buttons) ... 58 Changing Accompaniment Patterns in the Screen... 59 Changing the Instrumental Makeup of Music Styles (Style Orchestrator) ... 59 Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part (Melody Intelligence) ... 60 Playing Sounds in the Left Hand During a Performance (Lower Tone)...
Page 12 Contents Simultaneously Switching User Program and Transmitting PC Numbers ... 113 Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs.114 Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)... 114 The 16-Track Sequencer Screen ... 114 Modifying the Settings of Each Part ... 115 Getting the Most Suitable Part Tones for the Musical Genre (Tone Set)...
Page 13 Disabling Functions Other Than Piano Performance (Panel Lock)... 153 Detailed Song Playback Settings ... 154 Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs (Play Mode) ... 154 Viewing Song Information (Information)... 154 Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics) ... 154 Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign) ...
Page 14: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Power [Power] switch Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 18). [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume (p. 19). [Sound Control] button Add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness. [Brilliance] knob Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p.
Page 15: Record/Playback
(Fwd)] button Fast-forwards the song. Infrared Receiver Point the remote control at this sensor when using the remote control to operate the KR107 (p. 72). [Wonderland/Game] button Here you can learn about instruments while having fun. → See the Quick Start...
Page 16: Rear Panel
These jacks can be connected to your audio system to enjoy more powerful sound. They can also be connected Bottom Panel (Front Right) fig.panelUSB Floppy disk drive connector Connects an optional floppy disk drive to play and save songs. * Use floppy disk drive available from Roland.
Page 17: Before You Start Playing
Speakers Connect the Power Cord Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the bottom panel of the KR107, and then plug it into an electrical outlet. NOTE Be sure to use the supplied power cord.
Page 18: Removing The Music Rest
NOTE When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your fingers get caught. If small children will be using the KR107, adult supervision should be provided. NOTE If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed first to prevent accidents.
Page 19: About The Pedals
The softness of the sound changes subtly depending on the extent to which the pedal is depressed. About the Adjuster When you move the KR107 or if you feel that the pedals are unstable, adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as follows.
Page 20: Using The Headphone Hook
KR107. Attaching the Headphone Hook Press and twist the headphone hook included with the KR107 into the hole in the bottom of the KR107 (refer to the figure below). Turn the headphone hook thumbscrew to secure the headphone hook.
Page 21: Main Screens
Main Screens ■ Piano Screen Immediately after the power is turned on, the Piano screen like the one below is displayed. For details, refer to p. 22. ■ Basic Screen The following screen is called Basic screen. Song name or Music Style name Tempo Beat Measure...
Page 22: Chapter 1 Performance
Chapter 1 Performance Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano) You can create the optimal settings for a piano performance with the press of a single button. fig.panel1-1 Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button. 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 KR will switch to the following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.
Page 23: Performing With A Variety Of Tones (Tone Buttons)
Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons) The KR 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 24: Playing Percussion Instruments Or Sound Effects
Chapter 1 Performance Touch a tone name to select the tone. You’ll hear the tone you’ve selected when you play the keyboard. You can use the dial to scroll through the screen as you switch the Tones to be played. Press the [Exit] button.
Page 25: 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 26: Performing With Multiple Sounds Layered Together (Layer)
Chapter 1 Performance Performing with Multiple 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 1>.
Page 27: 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 28: Shifting The Keyboard Pitch In Octave Steps (Octave Shift)
Chapter 1 Performance Turning On Layer and Split Performance Simultaneously Turning on either Layer Performance or Split Performance allows you to divide the keyboard into a upper and a lower part and play with twoTones layered in the lower part, and three Tones layered in the upper part. fig.d-layersplit.eps_60 ■...
Page 29: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the KR. Reverb makes it sound as if you are playing in a concert hall. fig.panel1-3 Press the [Ambience/Reverb] button and watch the its indicator light up. A “Reverb screen”...
Page 30 Chapter 1 Performance Display Reproduces a plate echo (reverberation created using the GS Plate vibrations of a metal plate). A delayed sound that is added to the original, similar to the GS Delay reflected sounds of mountain echoes. The reflected sounds are panned (shifted) laterally. GS Pan Delay Touch the slider beneath the icons to adjust the effect selected.
Page 31: Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth To The Sounds You Play (Advanced 3D)
Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to the Sounds You Play (Advanced 3D) You can add three-dimensional breadth to the sounds you play with automatic accompaniment (p. 47), or to internal songs or music files. With this effect, called “Advanced 3D,” you seem to be surrounded by the sound of the performance. fig.panel1-4 Press the [Ambience/Reverb] button and watch the indicator light up.
Page 32 Chapter 1 Performance ❍ Making Detailed Settings for Advanced 3D Press the [Ambience/Reverb] button and watch the indicator light up. Touch <Advanced 3D> to display the Advanced 3D screen. Press the [Option] button. fig.d-adv3dopt.eps_60 Touch to switch the screens. Touch for the parameter being set to select the value.
Page 33: Adding Liveliness To The Sound (Dynamic Emphasis)
Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamic Emphasis) You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness. fig.panel2-8 Press the [Sound Control] button, to display the “Sound Control screen.” The Dynamic Emphasis function is switched on, enlivening the sound. fig.d-adv3dopt.eps_60 Touch the Type icon to select the type.
Page 34: Adjusting The Sound To Achieve The Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer)
Chapter 1 Performance Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer) The KR 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 35 Touch the slider to make adjustment. Settings Displayed Value -60–0–+60 -60–0–+60 – -60–0–+60 – -60–0–+60 High -60–0–+60 Master Level -60–0–+60 You can also move the slider with the dial. When you press the [Exit] button, the equalization is placed in effect, and you return to the previous screen.
Page 36: Applying Effects To The Sound (Effects)
Chapter 1 Performance 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. 23). The “Tone selection screen” appears. Then, touch <Effects>.
Page 37: Adding Effects To Mic Vocals (Vocal Effect)
40 p. 41 p. 42 Chapter 1 Performance For details on connecting a microphone, refer to “Connecting a Microphone” (p. 20). You can adjust the microphone volume with the Mic Volume knob on the (left) underside of the KR107.
Page 38 Chapter 1 Performance Cancelling the Vocal Effect Press the [Vocal Effects] button and watch the indicator light go out. The Vocal Effect function is cancelled. ❍ Adjusting the Echo (Echo) Touch <Echo> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 37). fig.d-vo-echo.eps_60 Touch the bar graph to adjust the amount of echo applied to the vocal.
Page 39 Touch any one of the icons. Here’s what the different icons do. Display Kids Transforms the input into the sound of a child’s voice. Bear Transforms the input sound into the voice of a large animal. Robot Transforms the input into the sound of a robot’s voice. Duck Transforms the input into a duck’s quacking sound.
Page 40 Chapter 1 Performance Touch any one of the icons. Here’s what the different icons do. Display Unison Sounds like two people singing the same melody. Oct-Up Adds another voice one octave higher than the original. Oct-Down Adds another voice one octave lower than the original. 5th Up Adds harmony a fifth above the original.
Page 41 Touch <Arranger> or <Song>. Display Automatic Accompaniment starts at the tempo used for the count. Arranger Song The song starts at the tempo used for the count. Count to four (“One, two, three, four”) into the microphone. Count out the number of beats per measure in the time signature of the selected song or Music Style.
Page 42 Chapter 1 Performance ❍ Adding Harmonies to a Specified Part (Music Files) When you sing while playing back a specified part from song data, harmony is added based on pitches of the specified part. Select the song to which you want to add harmony. To select a song stored in external memory, connect the external memory to the external memory port.
Page 43: Enjoying Karaoke Performances With Music Files
■ Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files Connect a microphone. Adjust the volume level and the amount of echo applied. On the KR, use the Vocal Effect function to adjust the echo (p. 38). You can also enjoy this effect with the Voice Transformer function (p. 38) and Harmonist function (p.
Page 44: Using The Metronome
Chapter 1 Performance Using the Metronome The KR features a built-in metronome. During playback of the song and accompaniment, the metronome plays at that tempo and beat. fig.panel1-6 ■ Using the Metronome Press the [Metronome] button and watch the indicator light up. You will hear the metronome.
Page 45: Changing The Metronome Settings
■ Changing the Metronome Settings ❍ Adjusting the Tempo You can adjust the tempo of the metronome. The tempo and beat 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 Pressing the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously returns the selected song accompaniment to the basic tempo.
Page 46 Chapter 1 Performance Displayed Explanation Dog and cat sounds Triangle and castanet ❍ Changing How the Metronome Beat (Pattern) Sounds You can set the Metronome to play at even smaller intervals. On the Metronome screen, touch <Pattern>. Select the pattern with the dial. Displayed Explanation Usual sound...
Page 47: 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 48: Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment (One-Touch Arranger)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment 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: •...
Page 49: About Chords
■ 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 50: Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment ■ 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 51: Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)
Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons) You can select a variety of different Music Styles by pressing the Music Style buttons. Four different preset styles are assigned to the Music Style. fig.panel2-2 Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button. Press one of the Music Style buttons to select the Music Style group. Watch the indicator button light up.
Page 52: Using Keywords To Search For Music Styles (Style Search)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment ■ Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles (Style Search) You can search for Music Styles that match the tempo of the song, musical genre, or other criteria you set. You can also search Music Styles using the first character of the Style names. Press one of the Music Style buttons.
Page 53: Selecting Music Styles On External Memories
■ Selecting Music Styles on External Memories You can play other User Styles saved to external memories (sold separately) or User memory (p. 135). fig.panel2-3 Press the Music Style [User] button. fig.d-styldisk.eps_60 Touch <User> in the lower left of the screen. When you touch <User>...
Page 54: Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment 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. 51). 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 55: Starting And Stopping The 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 56: Stopping Automatic Accompaniment
Chapter 2 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.
Page 57: Having A Count Sound Play At The End Of The Intro (Countdown)
■ Having a Count Sound Play at the End of the Intro (Countdown) If an intro plays before your performance, you can have a count-in sound played to the end of the intro, helping you hear when to start playing. fig.countdown.e Ex: 4/4 Press the [Count/Marker] button and watch the indicator light up.
Page 58: Modifying An Accompaniment
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Modifying an Accompaniment When you use Automatic Accompaniment, you can easily add Fill Ins to the accompaniment patterns, change arrangements, and make other changes. ■ Changing the Accompaniment Pattern (Fill In Buttons) There are two accompaniment patterns: the Original, and a Variation. In addition, a fill-in (or short phrase) is added at the points where the accompaniment patterns change, which adds more interest to the song.
Page 59: Changing Accompaniment Patterns In The Screen
■ Changing Accompaniment Patterns in the Screen You can change accompaniment patterns in intros, fill-ins, endings, and so on by touching the screen. This lets you enjoy even more advanced performances. Press the One Touch [Arranger] button. The Arranger basic screen is displayed. Touch <Arranger>.
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 1> or <Lower 2> 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 The volume balance between the performance parts in the Music Style is indicated. Display Music Style Rhythm Part Rhythm Bass Music Style Bass Part Accomp1 Accomp2 Accomp3 Accompaniment 1–6 Accomp4 Accomp5 Accomp6 Chord Tone (p. 56) Chord Tone Bass Tone Bass Tone (p.
Page 65: Chapter 3 Song Playback
Chapter 3 Song Playback Playing a Song Now, let’s try practicing while playing back internal songs, commercial music files, and songs saved to external memories. 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 < >: The selected song is played back. This changes to < is played back; playback stops when you touch < By touching <File>, you can then view information about the song (p. 154) and save songs to external memory (p.
Page 67 When Selecting Songs in Folders Touch the folder name. Touch < (Play)> at the bottom left of the screen. After a moment, a list of songs in the folder is displayed. You can also select the folder using the dial or the [ button on the remote;...
Page 68: Using Keywords To Search For Songs (Song Search)
Chapter 3 Song Playback ■ Using Keywords to Search for Songs (Song Search) You can search for songs that match the conditions you set regarding the song tempo or genre. You can also search the songs using the first character of the song name. Press the [Song] button.
Page 69: Registering The Songs You Like (Favorites)
Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites) You can register songs you are currently practicing or enjoy playing to “Favorites,” allowing you to select these songs easily. Selecting the Song Press the [Song] button. The Song Selection screen appears (p. 65). fig.d-songsel.eps_60 Touch the song name to select the song to be registered.
Page 70: Removing Songs From Favorites
Chapter 3 Song Playback ■ Removing Songs From Favorites This deletes registered songs for Favorites. Touch < > < > in the Song Selection screen to select the “Favorites” from the genre category. fig.d-song-fvrt.eps_60 Touch the name of the song to be deleted. Touch <Delete>.
Page 71: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control You can use the included remote control to easily start and stop performances and switch songs. ■ How to Use the Remote Control When using the remote control, aim the remote control at the infrared receiver, keeping in mind the range of operation (below).
Page 72: About The Remote Control
Chapter 3 Song Playback ■ About the Remote Control Adding Effects to Mic Vocals Turning the Advanced 3D Function On and Selecting the Song Genre Muting the Sound Using the Function Assigned to the Buttons You can also switch the functions for the [ [FUNC 2] button, the TEMPO [-] [+] button, and the TRANSPOSE [-] [+] button.
Page 73 Button This changes the vocals from the mic. The setting switches each time you press the TRANSFORM button, cycling through male, female, Kids, and normal voice settings. This adds harmonies to the mic vocals. The harmony setting switches each time you press the button, cycling through HARMONY Music Files (p.
Page 74: Chapter 4 Practice Functions
Chapter 4 Practice Functions With the KR107, you can enjoy practice using a variety of functions. Displaying the Notation The KR can display notations not only for the internal songs, but for music files and performances recorded with the KR. This is very convenient for performing while reading the music and for checking songs that have been recorded.
Page 75: Touching Notes To Confirm The Sounds
■ Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds (Touch the Notes) In the Notation screen, you can have notes played by touching the notes on the screen. When you display the keyboard in the screen (p. 77), the keys on the keyboard for the notes you touch are then shown in the display.
Page 76: Making Detailed Settings For The Notation Display
Chapter 4 Practice Functions When you play four or more notes while the bouncing ball is red, the ball moves to the point where you are playing. When you play fewer than four notes, the bouncing ball does not jump to the new position, and the notation does not scroll.
Page 77 Touch for the parameter being set to select the value. Press the [Exit] button to return to the Notation screen. Item Zoom Sets whether or not the enlarged notation is displayed. Keyboard Sets whether the keyboard is displayed beneath the notation. AutoSync DigiScore Sets the function whereby the notation...
Page 78 Chapter 4 Practice Functions Item BASIC REPLAY Pedal Sets the pedal function. PAGE1 PAGE2 Resolution 16th note Sets the minimum note length indicated in the 32nd note notation. Auto Clef L Determines whether a treble or bass clef is G Clef shown in the notation for the left-hand part.
Page 79: Saving Notations As Image Data
Item Bouncing Ball This setting determines whether or not the animated ball is shown bouncing in time with the song as it is played back. Color Notation This settings determines whether or not the note in the current position is colored. ■...
Page 80 Chapter 4 Practice Functions Touch the respective parameter and set the range of image data and other settings with the dial. Item Setting Start measure 1, 2– End Measure – song end Portrait, Direction Landscape External Memory, Media Disk Touch <Execute>. The notation is saved to the external memory as image data in BMP (bitmap) format.
Page 81: 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 82: Playing Back At A Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)
Chapter 4 Practice Functions fig.d-usrfunc.eps_60 Touch for the Performance Pad to which the function is assigned, then select “Tap Tempo.” Press the [Exit] button; the tempo is indicated in the upper left of the screen. Specifying the Tempo Press the Pad to which “Tap Tempo” is assigned at least twice. The tempo is set to the song you used when tapping the button.
Page 83: Match The Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In)
Match the Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In) When you’re playing along with a song, you can listen to the tempo before you start playing by adding a count-in. This audible count before the song playback is called a “Count In.” fig.panel3-3 Press the [Count/Marker] button and watch the indicator light up.
Page 84: Muting Some Parts Before Playing (Track Buttons)
One.” Using Minus One, you can mute out a particular instrument and play the part yourself. When playing back SMF files for Roland Piano Digital series instruments, and the [3/ Lower] button and [4/Upper] button do not correctly control the lower/ upper performances, please change the “Track Assign”...
Page 85: Setting Markers For Repeated Practice (Marker)
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 86: Playback From A Marker Location
Chapter 4 Practice Functions ■ 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. When you play the song, playback starts from the position of the marker. With the song playing back, playback will continue if you touch Marker A or Marker B on the Marker screen.
Page 87: Playing Back The Same Passage Over And Over
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 middle of the screen, Marker A is moved to the beginning of the first measure, and Marker B is moved to the beginning of the fifth measure.
Page 88: Transposing Keyboard Sounds And Songs Played Back (Transpose)
Chapter 4 Practice Functions 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 89 Touch the screen keyboard or value. Each time you press When you touch , a value of “0” is set. You can also use the dial to change the transposition value. When you transpose a song or the keyboard, the [Transpose] button’s indicator lights up.
Page 90: Chapter 5 Recording And Saving The Performance
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance 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 KR to make the following kinds of recordings. •...
Page 91: Recording A New Song (New Song)
Recording a New Song (New Song) This records keyboard performances without the use of the internal songs or Automatic Accompaniment. fig.panel4-1 Settings for Recording Performances Press One Touch Program [Piano] button. This sets the KR for performance without the use of Automatic Accompaniment. Decide on the tone of the performance (p.
Page 92 Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Start Recording Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. A two-bar count-in plays, then recording starts. Even without pressing the [ play the keyboard. There is no count-in played when you start by playing rather than pushing the [ (Play/Stop)] button.
Page 93: Recording With Accompaniment
Recording With Accompaniment Try recording a performance along with the Automatic Accompaniment. Settings for Recording Performances Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button. This chooses the setting for Automatic Accompaniment. Decide on the Music Style. When you have finished choosing the settings, press the [Exit] button to display the Basic screen.
Page 94 Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Track buttons assignments for recorded performances Performances that have been recorded using Automatic Accompaniment are assigned to the track buttons as shown below. Track button The rhythm part of an Automatic Accompaniment is recorded here.
Page 95: Recording Along With A Song
Recording Along with a Song Try recording along with internal songs and songs on external memories. Here, record your right-hand performance along with the song accompaniment. Settings for Recording Performances Select a song. For more on how to select songs, refer to p. 65. Decide on the tone and tempo of the performance.
Page 96: Recording While Selecting The Track Buttons (Redoing Recordings)
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Recording stops. Listening to the Recorded Performance Press the [ (Reset)] button, then press the [ The recorded performance is played back. When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, playback stops. Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons (Redoing Recordings) When you want to re-record, specify the Track button for the performance you want to re-record, and then record again.
Page 97: Erasing Recorded Performances
Erasing Recorded Performances You can use the following method to delete a recorded performance. Hold down the [Song] button and press the [ 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 song selection screen or basic screen appears and the recorded song is not erased.
Page 98: Recording Songs Starting With Pickups
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Touch <Rec Stop> “Composer Stop.” Display Recording stops at the same time the Automatic Arranger Stop Accompaniment stops. Recording does not stop, even when the Automatic Composer Stop Accompaniment stops. When you press the [ Stop)] button, recording stops.
Page 99: Using External Memories
“floppy disk” wherever the term “external memory” appears here. NOTE Use external memory available from Roland. Proper functioning cannot be guaranteed if other external memory products are used. NOTE Take care not to lose the anti- theft lock screws.
Page 100: Formatting Media (Format)
KR107 is called “initialization” (formatting). In certain cases, particularly with floppy disks, the media is formatted for a specific type of device. If the media format does not match the KR107’s, you will not be able to use that media with the KR107.
Page 101 fig.d-format.eps_60 Press the [Exit] button to go back to the previous screen. Touch <Media> Touch <Execute>. A confirmation screen appears. If you want to quit the initialization, touch <Cancel>. Touch <OK>. Initialization of the external memory begins. When initialization is completed, you’re returned to the previous screen. Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance to select the storage media to be initialized.
Page 102: Saving Songs
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Saving Songs A recorded performance is discarded when you switch off the power or choose another song. Storing recorded performances and other data to external memories or the Favorites is called “saving.” Be sure to save important songs to external memories or Favorites.
Page 103 Determining the Name of the Song to be Saved Touch <Rename>. The following “Rename screen” appears. fig.d-songname.eps_60 When you touch , the cursor moves. When you touch the icon for the letter or character to be input, the character appears at the cursor location.
Page 104 Some Tones are unique to the KR. 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 105: Deleting Saved Songs
Deleting Saved Songs This deletes songs that have been saved on external memories, or to Favorites. To delete a song on an external memory, first connect the external memory to the external memory port. Press the [Song/File] button. Touch <File>. The “Song File screen”...
Page 106: Copying Songs On External Memories To Favorites
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Copying Songs on External Memories to Favorites You can take songs saved on external memories and copy them to Favorites. You can also copy songs in Favorites to external memories. Connect the external memory with the song to be copied to the external memory port.
Page 107: Copying Songs Saved In Favorites To External Memories
Touch <Execute>. Do not eject the external memory from the external memory port until the copy is finished. The song from the external memory is copied to Favorites. ■ Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to External Memories Songs that’ve been saved to Favorites can be copied onto external memories. In this case, in the “Copy Song screen”...
Page 108: Chapter 6 User Program Registration
Chapter 6 User Program Registration Saving Performance Settings (User Program) Any collection of settings, including those describing the current status of your data selections or settings Automatic Accompaniment, can be saved to the [User Program] button. You can then call up the stored settings by pressing the [User Program] button.
Page 109: Calling Up Saved User Programs
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 scroll bar and drag up or down to scroll through the screen and display other name of User Programs.
Page 110: Loading Saved User Program Sets
Chapter 6 User Program Registration Determining the Save Destination Touch <Media> to select the save- destination strage media. Touch <File> to select the save- destination User Program number. If a User Program set name is displayed, a User Program set saved to that saved to that number is already. If you select a number with previously saved User Program set data, then save a new set of data to that same number, the older User Program set will be...
Page 111: Deleting Saved User Program Sets
Deleting Saved User Program Sets You can delete individual User Program sets saved to external memories or in user memory. When deleting a set of User Programs on an external memory, first connect the external memory to the external memory port. →...
Page 112: Coping Sets Of User Programs Stored In The User Memory To External Memories
You can assign the function of the sequential switching of the “User Programs” to the pedal. That way, each time you depress the pedal, the KR107 switches to the next User Program. Great for use in concerts and similar situations, this allows...
Page 113: Simultaneously Switching User Program And Transmitting Pc Numbers
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 KR. You can register PC number settings to each of the User Programs, just as you can with button settings and other settings preferences.
Page 114: Chapter 7 Creating And Editing Songs
Track buttons for recording. (Refer to “Recording With Accompaniment” (p. 93) Commercially Available Music Files Commercially available song file recorded in Roland’s SMF format is also composed of sixteen parts. By loading the song file from the external memory and using the 16-Track Sequencer, you can then also edit the song file.
Page 115: 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 116: Getting The Most Suitable Part Tones For The Musical Genre (Tone Set)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs 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>...
Page 117: Changing The Recording Method (Rec Mode)
❍ Step 2 Start Recording If necessary, choose a recording method. For more on how to record, refer to the following paragraph. If you record for the first time, there’s no need to select the recording method. Selecting the Part to Record Display the 16-track Sequencer screen (p.
Page 118: Recording While Erasing The Previous Recording (Replace Recording)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs Touch <Rec Mode>. A “Rec Mode screen” like the following appears. fig.d-recmode.eps_50 Touch <Rec Mode> to select the recording mode. Display Recording Method Replace Replace Recording Mix Recording Loop Loop Recording Auto Punch- Punch-in recording of the interval In/Out between set markers.
Page 119: Re-Recording Part Of Your Performance (Punch-In Recording)
What is Blank Recording? Blank Recording is recording a number of silent measures with no content. Set the basic tempo and beat of the song. Hold down the [ (Rec)] button and press the (Play/Stop)] button. The indicators for the [ (Rec)] and [ Stop)] buttons both light up, then after two measures of the count sound, recording begins.
Page 120 Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs ❍ Recording a Passage Specified by Markers Before you start re-recording, place markers A and B to define the passage. Following the procedures described in “Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker)” (p. 85), use Markers A and B to specify the passage.
Page 121: Composing An Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer)
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.” Thanks to the chord sequencer, you can create an accompaniment ahead of time and play along with your right hand.
Page 122: Inputting Chords Without Playing The Keyboard
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs Functions That Can Be Assigned to the Pedals and the Performance Pads → For instructions on assigning functions, refer to “Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/ User Functions)” (p. 144). • Inputting a short Intro and Ending Assign “Intro 2/Ending 2"...
Page 123: Undoing Edits (Undo)
→ ”PC” stands for “Program Change,” which is a command that tells an instrument to change the sound it’s using. With songs that rely on the use of a variety of sounds, a “PC” needs to be located at every point within the song where the Tone is to be changed * Some edits can’t be undone, not even by choosing “Undo.”...
Page 124: Correcting Timing Discrepancies (Quantize)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs Item Content Copy-destination measure number When “End” is selected, the data is copied to the end of the song. Times Number of times the data is to be copied ■ Correcting Timing Discrepancies (Quantize) You can correct for timing discrepancies in a recorded performance by automatically aligning the music with the timing you specify.
Page 125: Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)
■ Inserting Blank Measures (Insert) You can add a blank measure at a location you specify. This addition of a blank measure is called “insertion.” fig.e_insert.e Ex. To insert measures (bars) 5-7 At Step 3 of “Selecting the Editing Function” (p. 122), select <Insert>.
Page 126: Making Measures Blank (Erase)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs ■ Making Measures Blank (Erase) You can delete the performance data in a specified block of measures, turning them into blank measures without reducing the length of the song. This process is called “erasing.” fig.e_erase.e Ex.
Page 127: Correcting Notes One By One (Note Edit)
■ Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit) You can make corrections in a recorded performance one note at a time. This process of making changes in individual notes is called “note editing.” You can make these corrections by using note editing: •...
Page 128: Changing The Beat In The Middle Of A Song (Beat Map)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs Changing the Beat in the Middle of a Song (Beat Map) You can create songs that have beat changes during the course of the song. * You can’t change a song’s beat once it’s been recorded. Before recording the performance, determine the beat to be used.
Page 129: Adjusting The Tempo At A Particular Measure
fig.d-rec-tempo.eps_50 Touch the <Rec Mode> This makes the setting for tempo recording. Press the [Exit] button a number of times to switch to the screen where the measure number is indicated in the upper right of the screen. When the KR goes into Tempo Recording, the tempo indication is highlighted.
Page 130: Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles
Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles Creating Original Styles (User Styles) Although the KR 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 Accompaniment 4 Accompaniment 5 Accompaniment 6 Icon Function Deletes all of the settings. All Clear You can mute the sound of particular Parts in specific Divisions.
Page 132: Creating A Style From A Song You Composed Yourself (Style Converter)
Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles ❍ Editing the Volume and Effect Settings for Each Part Displaying the Part settings screen At the Style Composer screen, touch <Part>. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-scomp-part.eps_50 Modifying the Settings of Each Part Touch the <Part>...
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 8 Creating Music Styles measures may also be limited in other Divisions. Touch <From> and <For>, then use 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
Saving a User Style You can save the User Styles you create to external memories and the user memory. When saved to the user memory, User Styles are not deleted when the power is turned off. You can also select Styles saved to the user memory by pressing the Music Style [User] button.
Page 136: Deleting Saved User Styles
Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles Touch to select the save-destination number. If a Style name is displayed, a style is already saved to that number. If you select a number with a previously saved User Style and then save to that number, the previously saved User Style is deleted.
Page 137: Copying Styles On External Memories To The User Memory
Copying Styles on External Memories to the User Memory You can take User Styles saved on external memories and copy them to user memory. You can also take User Styles saved in user memory and copy them to external memories. Connect the external memory with the Style to be copied to the external memory port.
Page 138: Chapter 9 Various Settings
Config. plays sounds (p. 139). You set the tuning and make a variety of other settings for the KR107 starting with the second page of the settings screen. Touch the name of the parameter to be set. Refer to the corresponding page for each function.
Page 139: Changing Music Styles Without Changing The Tone Or Tempo (One Touch Setting)
■ Changing Music Styles Without Changing the Tone or Tempo (One Touch Setting) Normally, when you select a Music Style, the Tone and tempo settings suitable for that Music Style are selected automatically. However, you can also set it so the tempo and Tone settings don’t change when you change Music Styles.
Page 140 Chapter 9 Various Settings At Step 3 “Procedure” (p. 138), touch <Arranger Config>. fig.d-arrset.eps_50 Touch of each item to make settings. Parameter Value Name All Music Style parts are played. Only Music Style Accomp rhythm parts, chord Chord&Bs Tones, and bass Tones are played.
Page 141: Placing A Marker In The Middle Of A Measure
Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure A marker is normally placed at the start of the selected measure, but you can also set it so that a marker is placed at a position partway through a measure. For detailed information about Marker, refer to “Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker)”...
Page 142: Other Settings
Chapter 9 Various Settings Parameter Name Measures Specify the length (number of 1, 2 measures) of the count-in. Repeat When “Repeat” is turned ON on the Marker screen (p. 87) this specified whether the First, Every count-in will sound each time the range between the markers is repeated, or only the first time.
Page 143: Changing The Tuning (Tuning)
Touch the name of the parameter you want to set. Refer to the corresponding page for each function. Press the [Exit] button to return to the Functions screen. ■ Changing the Tuning (Tuning) ❍ Choosing the Tuning You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods).
Page 144: Assigning Functions To Pedals And Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions)
Chapter 9 Various Settings ■ Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions) You can assign a variety of functions to the left and center pedals, the expression pedals, and the performance pads. You can call up the assigned functions just by pressing the corresponding pedal or pad.
Page 145 Function Explanation Orchestrator Changes the accompaniment to a simpler Down arrangement (p. 59). Turns the Melody Intelligence function on Melody Intelligence and off (p. 60). This starts Automatic Accompaniment with a fade-in (where the volume gets Fade In/Out progressively louder), ends it with a fade- out (where the volume gets progressively softer), then stops.
Page 146: Changing The Bend Range (Pedal Setting)
Chapter 9 Various Settings effect is used is called the “bend range”; refer to “Changing the Bend Range (Pedal Setting)” (p. 146). ❍ Functions that can be assigned (Expression Pedals Only) Function Explanation Expression Adjusts the overall volume. When the pedal is pressed during a layer performance, the Tone volume changes between two levels, depending on how firmly the pedal is pressed.
Page 147: Changing The Language (Language)
■ Changing the Language (Language) Five choices are available for the language used in displaying information on the screen. At Step 3 in “Procedure” (p. 142), touch <Language>. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-lang.eps_50 Touch to select the language. Available settings English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish NOTE...
Page 148: Changing The Screen Message When The Power Is Turned On (Opening Message)
Chapter 9 Various Settings ■ Changing the Screen Message When the Power Is Turned On (Opening Message) You can modify this screen to show your favorite phrase when the power is turned on. At Step 3 in “Procedure” (p. 142), touch <Opening Message>. A screen like the one shown below appears.
Page 149: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
■ Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) You can return the content stored with “Memory Backup” (p. 148) and the User Programs (p. 108) to their original factory settings. This operation is referred to as “Factory Reset.” NOTE When you perform a Factory Reset, all settings that have been stored in memory up to then are erased and reset to their factory defaults.
Page 150: Switching The Remote Sensor On And Off (Ir Function)
Chapter 9 Various Settings Changing the [FUNC1] [FUNC2] Button Functions Touch <FUNC1> <FUNC2> functions to [FUNC1] [FUNC2] button. Display Explanation Each time the [FUNC 1] or [FUNC 2] Lyric Color button is pressed, switch the color used for lyric in the display. Pressing the button while the song is playing back stops the playback.
Page 151: Selecting The Part To Which The Effect Is Added (Effectspart)
fig.d-touchpanel.eps_50 Touch <Execute>. Touch the points indicated. NOTE Do this carefully, because touching a location that’s different from the one indicated for the pointer may make the displacement even worse. Be sure to touch the pointer accurately. When the calibration is finished, touch <Write> to store the settings.
Page 152: Formatting The User Memory
Chapter 9 Various Settings Formatting the User Memory The KR 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 153: Adjusting The Piano Designer Resonance
Adjusting the Piano Designer Resonance You can made precise changes to the Piano Designer “Resonance” setting. More of the resonance effect is applied as the value is increased. Press the [Piano Designer] button. Press the [Option] button. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-touchpanel.eps_50 Touch of each item to make settings.
Page 154: Detailed Song Playback Settings
Chapter 9 Various Settings Detailed Song Playback Settings ■ Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs (Play Mode) With the normal setting, GS tones (sounds that are compatible with other GS instruments) will normally be used to play back song data. By changing this setting, you can play back song using KR-specific tones for certain portions of the data.
Page 155: 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. 185), the lower part is assigned to the [3/Lower] button, and the upper part is assigned to the [4/ Upper] button.
Page 156: Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices
❍ Connecting an External Display or Television You can connect a computer monitor or other external display or a television to the KR107, enabling you to display the Song Select screen, your favorite images, song lyrics, and notations on a larger screen.
Page 157: Connecting A Television
For instructions on removing the music rest, refer to “Removing the Music Rest” (p. 18). When using the KR107 with a display placed on it, be sure to note the following precautions. • Make sure the display sits stably on the KR107 before use.
Page 158: Changing The Settings For Showing Images With The External Display And The Television (External Display)
The display of notations, lyrics, notation Auto + keyboard, and lyric are switched automatically. Screens are shown the same way they Panel appear in the KR107’s display. The Notation screen is normally Notation displayed. Notation + The notation and keyboard are displayed.
Page 159: Connecting Video Equipment (V-Link)
Connecting Video Equipment (V-LINK) Connecting the KR107 to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the KR107. V-LINK ( ) is functionality promoted by Roland that allows linked performance of music and visual material. By using V-LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects can be easily liked to, and made part of the expressive elements of a performance.
Page 160: Connecting Midi Devices
It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte- level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor. ■ Connectors fig.09-...
Page 161: Performing In Ensemble With Midi Instruments (Midi Ensemble)
Performing in Ensemble with MIDI Instruments (MIDI Ensemble) You can connect an electronic percussion device or other MIDI instrument to the KR’s MIDI In connector for ensemble playing. Making the MIDI settings for the instrument connected to the MIDI In connector is easy. The sounds from the connected MIDI instrument are played from the KR’s speaker.
Page 162: Selecting The Transmit Channel (Tx Channel)
Local Control. MT units transmit Local Off messages when their power is switched on. First turn on the power to the KR107, then after a few moments, play a note on the KR107; when you turn on the power to the MT Series device, Local Off is automatically enabled for the KR107.
Page 163: Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/Bank Select Msb/Bank Select Lsb)
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs jacks may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors, such as those from the Roland PCS series.
Page 164: Making The Connections
Audio Equipment or Recording Your Performances on a Recording Device fig.09- (Line In, Aux In) KR107 Turn the volume all the way down on the KR and on the device you’re about to connect. Turn off the power to the KR and other connected equipment.
Page 165: Connecting A Computer
* Turn on the power to the KR107 before starting up MIDI applications on the computer. Do not turn the KR107 on or off while any MIDI application is running. * If not using USB, disconnect the USB cable from the KR107.
Page 166: Making The Settings For The Usb Driver
USB connector USB Connector of your Computer Computer Turn off the power to the KR107 and the computer. Start up the computer. Connect the KR107 and the computer with a USB cable. Turn on the power to the KR107. → Refer to the owner’s manual that came with your computer ■...
Page 167: Troubleshooting
Input contain a resistor. jacks is too low 926b Unable to read Are you using (optional) Roland memory? from/write to Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland memory products. external memory Do you have different external devices...
Page 168 When listening through speakers: Here, a different cause (such as resonance produced by the KR) would be suspect. Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center.
Page 169: Played (P
When listening through headphones: Here, a different cause (such as resonance produced by the KR) would be suspect. Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center. The automatic accompaniment doesn’t play correctly Press the [Exit] button several times to Can’t select a tone...
Page 170 Unable to play Have you pressed the remote control’s back internal [MUTE] button, muting the sound? songs The KR107 can play back audio files in the following format. • “.WAV” extension Unable to play 16bit linear •...
Page 171: Error Messages
Prepare image data that can be used with the KR107 (p. 147). Error 30: The internal memory capacity of the KR107 is full. The KR107 cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device. Error 40: Reduce the amount of MIDI data sent to the KR107.
Page 172: Tone List
Tone List [Piano] Ballad Bells Bell Monitor NaturalGrand Timeline Vintage EP Vibra Bells FM E.Piano Natural Hps. [Organ] Vibraphone ChurchOrgan1 Ariel Piano Combo Jz.Org Natural Gnd2 Ballad Organ Honky-tonk German Acco. '60sE.Piano1 Blues Harp Phase Clav.2 L-Organ Morning Lite Jazz Organ1 Jazzy Vib+Gt Masked Opera Piano Str2...
Page 173 Analog Voice Warm SquPad InfinitePhsr Voyager X Super Saws Film Cue Fat Stacks HumanKindnes Frgile Saws Bowed Glass SuperSawSlow Metal Pad Electrostars Orbiting Bending Logo Visionary 2600 Sine Halo Pad Square Wave JP8 Sqr Pad Mg Square Vox Sweep JP8 Square Consolament LM Square JP-8 Phase...
Page 174: Drum Set List
Drum Set List -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion ROCK R&B Snare R&B Snare Rock Snare m 1 Pop Snare m 2 Rock Snare m 2 Pop Snare m 1 Pop Snare m 1 Pop Snare m 1 Pop Snare Ghost Pop Snare Ghost Pop Snare m 1...
Page 175 -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. STD CHINA STANDARD 1 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Bar Chime Bar Chime Snare Roll Snare Roll Finger Snap Finger Snap High Q High Q Slap Slap...
Page 176 Drum Set List -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. POWER ---- ---- ---- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Power Kick2...
Page 177: Sfx Set
-----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. JAZZ ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Jazz Kick 2 Jazz Kick 1...
Page 178: Effects List
Effects List Effect Type Explanation This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, high). Equalizer Spectrum This is a stereo spectrum. Enhancer Adds sparkle and tightness to the sound. Adds a special effect to the sound by cutting the Isolator volume in varying ranges. Boosts the volume of the lower range, creating Low Boost powerful lows.
Page 179: Music Style List
Music Style List [Pop/Rock] [Ballad/Acoustic] ModernBallad '80s Pop 1 '80s Ballad Funky Disco AcoustBallad AdultContemp AcoustEzLstn Uptown Rock UnpluggedPop EZ Listening UnplugBallad Strumin'Away Adult Pop 1 '70s Disco 1 Adult Pop 2 SmoothContmp 6/8 Ballad Simple Rock Love Beat '60s Feelin' UnplugShuffl 16Beat Pop CoolLiveBand...
Page 180: 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. 49). Cmaj7 C#maj7 C#m7 Cdim C#dim Cm7 ( 5 ) C#m7 ( 5 ) Caug C#aug Csus4...
Page 181 ● symbol: Indicates the constituent note of chords. ★ symbol: Chord shown with an “★”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “★” (p. 49). F#maj7 Gmaj7 F#m7 F#dim Gdim F#m7 ( 5 ) Gm7 ( 5 ) F#aug Gaug F#sus4...
Page 182: Internal Song List
Canon (Pachelbel) Ombra maifu Sonata (Haydn) Italian Concerto Classical → Song files of this genre corresponds to the included collection of printed music entitled “Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces.” Sonate No.15 Liebestraume 3 Etude, op.10-3 Je te veux Valse, op.64-1 Golliwog’sCakewalk...
Page 183 Classical Menuet Antique Fur Elise Turkischer Marsch(Mozart) Standchen Humoreske Blumenlied Alpenglockchen Menuett G dur(Beethoven) Venezianisches Gondellied Alpenabendrote Farewell to the Piano Brautchor Battle of Waterloo Wiener Marsch Le Coucou Menuett G dur(Bach) Spinnerlied Gavotte Heidenroslein Zigeuner Tanz La Cinquantaine Csikos Post Dolly’s Dreaming Awakening La Violette Frohlicher Landmann...
Page 184: Parameters Stored To Internal Memory
Parameters Stored to Internal Memory Parameters Stored in the User Program → “Saving Performance Settings (User Program)” (p. 108) 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 185: Music Files That The Kr Can Use
■ The KR allows you to use the following music files ● Floppy disks saved on a Roland MT Series, or Roland Piano Digital HP-G/R and KR Series instrument ● Roland Digital Piano Compatible Music Files Roland’s original music file is made specifically for practicing the piano.
Page 186: Midi Implementation Chart
DIGITAL PIANO Model KR-107 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 : True # Change System Exclusive...
Page 187: Main Specifications
User Image Display BMP Export V-LINK <External Storage> USB Memory Song: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format) Playable Software Music Style: MSA, MSD, MSE Audio File: WAV Format (44.1 kHz 16 bits linear, stereo) Song: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0),...
Page 188 56 (W) x 21-11/16 (D) x 43-15/16 (H) inches Weights (including 84 kg / 187 lbs the piano stand) Quick Start Owner’s Manual Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces Remote Control Dry-cell Batteries USB Installation Guide Accessories CD-ROM (Roland Digital Piano USB...
Page 189: Index
Index Numerics ...114 16-Track Sequencer ...17 AC inlet Accompaniment ...55 Start and Stop ...55 Sync Start ...19 Adjuster ...31 Advanced 3D ...31 [Ambience/Reverb] button ...59 Arranger basic screen ...139 Arranger Config ...163 Audio Equipment ...119 Auto Punch-In/Out ...47 Automatic Accompaniment ...75 AutoSync DigiScore ...63...
Page 190 Index ... 156 External Display ...99 External Memory ...149 Factory Reset Factory Setting ...151 Touch Screen ...152 User Memory ... 69 Favorites ...69 Registering ...70 Removing ...58 Fill In ...47 Fill In To Original ...47 Fill In To Variation ...77 Finger Numbers ...100 Format...
Page 191: Power
...127 Note Edit (Song Edit) ...28 Octave Shift One Touch Program [Arranger] button One Touch Program [Piano] button ...139 One Touch Settings ...48 One-Touch Arranger ...138 Settings ...22 One-Touch Piano ...148 Opening Message ...47 Original ...58 [Original] button ...163 Output Jacks ...153 Panel Lock ...63...
Page 192 Index ...60 Melody Intelligence screen ...44 Metronome screen ...161 MIDI Setting Screen ...74 Notation screen ...63 Part Balance screen ...112 PEDAL screen ... 21 Piano screen ...161 Program Change Screen ...118 Rec Mode screen ... 103 Rename screen ...29 Reverb screen ...102 Save Song screen ...135...
Page 193: Vocal Effect] Button
... 53 User Style ...137 Copying ...136 Deleting ...135 Saving ...47 Variation ...58 [Variation] button ...159 V-LINK [Visual Lesson] button... QS 12 ...40 Vocal Count-In ...37 Vocal Effect ...37 [Vocal Effect] button ...41 Vocal Keyboard Volume ...45 Metronome ...20 Microphone ...19 Overall ...73...
Page 194 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
Page 195 This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/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 KR107 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Panel Descriptions

Before You Start Playing

Chapter 1 Performance

Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment

Chapter 3 Song Playback

Chapter 4 Practice Functions

Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance

Chapter 6 User Program Registration

Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs

Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles

Chapter 9 Various Settings

Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices

Appendices

Index

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