Main Features - Roland V-Combo VR-760 Owner's Manual

Main Features

Emphasis on Basic Keyboard
Functions for Stage Use
Handles Organ, Piano, and
Synthesizer Parts
The VR-760 is a 76-key portable keyboard that integrates
extremely high-quality "organ," "piano," and "synthesizer"
sounds, so important for bands who need to cover organ,
piano, and synthesizer parts, all in one unit. The sections for
controlling these three instruments, arranged on the VR-760's
panel in an easy-to-understand layout, can all be used
simultaneously.
Organ Section Equipped with
Virtual Tonewheel Sound
Generator
The VR-760 comes with a "virtual tonewheel" sound
generator, which uses digital technology to emulate each and
every actual element that took part in creating the traditional
organ's sound. The rapid attack is particularly evident when
playing glissandos. The instrument is fully polyphonic,
providing ideal performance with no dropouts in the sound.
Plus, the Quick Firing keyboard effect reproduces the rapid
sounding and rebounding touch of the keys so characteristic
of organs.
Equipped with Dedicated
Piano Sound Generator
The piano section features a dedicated modeling sound
generator that reproduces the special qualities available only
with a piano. The acoustic piano sound simulates the manner
in which the damper is not applied to the higher-register
range, half damper, and other features, the electric piano
includes the sounds produced as a result of the instrument's
construction, including the noises produced when the keys
are released and the resonance produced when the keys are
played, and even the amp simulation is faithful to the
original.
Synth Sections Includes High-
Quality Backing Tones
The VR-760's synth section comprises a combination of
electronic sounds such as analog synth along with realistic
string and other acoustic instrument sounds. Centering on
ensemble sounds that are easy for bands to use, pad sounds,
and synthesizer sounds, all of these luxurious tones have
been selected with the utmost care. The VR-760 also features
SRX Wave Expansion slots, so you can use these expanded
tones to perform in an even wider variety of musical genres.
Simple, Intuitive Control Panel
The organ, piano, and synth sections each feature a different
specialized control panel for easier operation, and by storing
complex combinations of detailed settings from these
sections to the registrations, you can call them up very
simply later on. In addition, you can immediately switch to
the optimal settings for organ, piano, or synth performances,
even while performing in various different modes, just by
pressing the ONE TOUCH [ORGAN], [PIANO], or [SYNTH]
buttons.
Greater Expressiveness with
Active Expression
You can use the synth section's Active Expression function
for more expressive power in layered performances and
enhanced expression in held notes.
More Powerful Performances
with the D Beam Controller
Using the D Beam allows the performer to directly infuse
their performances with emotional expressiveness. Three
functions, specialized for organ, piano, and synth, can be
assigned to the D Beam.
Refined, Attractive Design
With its metallic-colored body and wood side panels, the VR-
760 looks stunning onstage. The side panels are made from
real wood, so each instrument is one of a kind, and the nicks
and scratches that accumulate with use are a natural
characteristic, a sort of "badge of honor." Enjoy pride of
ownership with this truly unique instrument.
* The real wood used in the side panels scratches easily; use
proper care in handling the instrument.
Other Features
Includes Rhythm Function
This feature allows you to play simple and musical rhythmic
performances. Use rhythms as you would phrase loops as a
practice aid or employ this function as a creative tool when
composing songs.
Full Polyphony Plus 128 Voices
The organ section is fully polyphonic, while the piano and
synth sections combine for a total of 128 voices, providing
ample voices for layering and other performance effects.
* Some tones may use more than one voice simultaneously, in
which case fewer than 128 voices may be audible.
Huge 96 MB Wave Memory
The VR-760 is equipped with a massive 96 megabyte (when
converted in a linear format) wave memory for the piano and
synth sections, as well as for the thirty or so tones in the
rhythm section, providing extremely high-quality sound.
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