Changing How The Pedals Work - Roland FP-4 Owner's Manual

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Changing How the Pedals Work

A pedal connected to the Soft/(FC2) jack normally functions
as a soft pedal (p. 18). A pedal connected to the Sostenuto/
(FC1) jack normally functions as a sostenuto pedal (p. 18).
It can also be set to function as an another works.
You can select from the following pedal functions.
Setting
Sets function to damper pedal.
(Damper)
Sets function to soft pedal.
(Soft)
Sets function to sostenuto pedal.
(Sostenuto)
Allows control of the volume. Connect
a separately available expression
pedal (EV-5).
(Expression)
You cannot change volume level of
session partner and recorder.
You can start/stop Session Partner by
pressing the pedal instead of pressing
(Start/Stop)
[Session Partner] button.
Allows control the on/off of leading
bass function*. It is turned on while
(Leading Bass)
having stepped on the pedal.
Effects can be switched on/off by
pressing the pedal instead of pressing
the [Multi Effects] button.
(On/Off of Effects)
When effect type is rotary, you can
control the slow/fast of spinning.
Pitch rises by pressing the pedal.
(Bend Up)
Pitch lowers by pressing the pedal.
(Bend Down)
Vivrato is added by pressing the
pedal.
(Modulation)
* What is the leading bass function?
The function that sounds the lowest note of a fingered chord as
the bass tone is called "Leading Bass."
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Description
With certain sounds, the function may not work.
NOTE
Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold
NOTE
separately). By connecting any other expression
pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or
damage to the unit.
This may not work correctly if you connect a pedal
NOTE
other than an expression pedal or a half-damper
compatible pedal.
Be sure to switch off the power to the unit before
NOTE
attempting to disconnect or connect a pedal cord.
If a pedal connected to the FP-4 is assigned to switch
NOTE
registrations, that pedal will operate only to switch
registrations. The function assigned to the pedal will
not operate.
Changing the Works of the Soft Pedal
(FC2)
When the instrument is turned on, this is set to function as a
soft pedal.
1.
Press the [Function] button.
2.
Press the [Guitar/Bass] button.
fig.d-FC2.eps
3.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the pedal
function.
fig.d-dmp.eps