Using Performance Functions - Roland FA-06 Quick Start Manual

Using Performance Functions

Playing Arpeggios
The arpeggiator is a function that automatically produces an
arpeggio based on the keys that you press.
1.
Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light.
2.
Play a chord on the keyboard.
An arpeggio consisting of the notes you hold down starts
playing.
3.
To turn off this function, press the [ARPEGGIO]
button once again to make it go dark.
MEMO
By using this in conjunction with the chord memory
function, you can easily play a variety of arpeggio sounds
using just one finger.
Changing the Tempo
You can change the tempo of the arpeggiator or rhythm
pattern.
1.
Turn the [TEMPO] knob.
MEMO
• You can set the tempo by pressing the [TAP] button at
the desired interval (tap tempo). Press the button three
or more times at quarter-note intervals of the tempo you
want.
• When you press the [TAP] button, the Tempo window
appears. In this state, you can hold down the [SHIFT]
button and turn the dial to adjust the value in units below
the decimal point.
Playing Chords (Chord Memory)
Chord memory is a function that sounds a pre-registered
chord form when you play a single note on the keyboard.
1.
Press the [CHORD MEMORY] button to make it light.
2.
Play the keyboard.
A chord sounds according to the currently selected chord
form.
3.
To turn off this function, press the [CHORD
MEMORY] button once again to make it go dark.
Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns
This unit lets you perform while a rhythm pattern plays.
1.
Press the [RHYTHM PATTERN] button to access the
RHYTHM PATTERN screen.
2.
Select a rhythm group and drum kit.
1. Move the cursor to "RHYTHM GROUP" or "DRUM KIT."
2. Turn the dial to select a drum kit or a rhythm group.
3.
Press one of the [2] (Intro)–[7] (Ending) buttons to
select the rhythm pattern that you want to play.
The rhythm pattern plays.
MEMO
To stop, press the button of the rhythm pattern that's
sounding.
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