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Roland RD-800 Owner's Manual

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• Effect Parameter Guide
This explains the effect parameters of the RD-800.
• Sound List
This is a list of the sounds built into the RD-800.
• MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
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  • Page 1 • Effect Parameter Guide This explains the effect parameters of the RD-800. Choose “RD-800” as the product name. • Sound List This is a list of the sounds built into the RD-800. • MIDI Implementation This is detailed information about MIDI messages.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter When using the unit with a stand unit; never place containers with liquid on unit recommended by Roland, the stand Do not repair or replace parts by yourself must be carefully placed so it is level...
  • Page 4 Use only the specified stand(s) your retailer, the nearest Roland devices. Service Center, or an authorized Roland This unit is designed to be used in Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power distributor, as listed on the “Information”...

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    Excessive heat can • A small amount of heat will radiate from the loops and image data) is reserved by Roland deform or discolor the unit. unit during normal operation. Corporation.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2014 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
  • Page 7 ........53 Using the RD-800 As a USB MIDI Interface Selecting the Function of the MIDI THRU/OUT 2 .

  • Page 8: Placing The Rd-800 On A Stand

    Placing the RD-800 on a Stand Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand. If you want to place the RD-800 on a stand, use the Roland KS-G8 or KS-G8B. Place the instrument on the stand as follows.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Tone screen Live Set screen This is the screen that appears when you start up the RD-800 or This is the screen that appears when you press a LIVE SET button. when you press a TONE button.

  • Page 10: Overview Of The Rd-800

    Live Set On the RD-800, each sound selected by a LIVE SET button is called a “Live Set. ” A Live Set consists of settings for a tone assigned to each layer, along with settings that are common to the layers (such as reverb, delay, and EQ). You can store your favorite setups as 200 Live Sets and easily recall them by using the LIVE SET [A]–[J] buttons.

  • Page 11: About Memory

    Non-rewritable Memory System memory Preset memory Tone System memory contains system parameter settings that specify how the RD-800 is to operate. DEMO songs To store system parameters, save the system settings (p. 43). User memory Live Sets and songs can be stored in user memory (LIVE SET Write: p. 23).

  • Page 12: Operation Guide

    Turn the [VOLUME] knob. Press the [MENU] button. Here you can make system settings for the LAYER Switch RD-800, or manage files. These buttons turn each layer on/off. Lit is on, unlit is off. page LAYER LEVEL Slider Adjusts the volume of an individual layer.

  • Page 13: Selecting Sounds (Tone/Live Set)

    Quick Guide Selecting Sounds (Tone/Live Set) Selecting a Tone Selecting a Live Set Press any of the TONE buttons to select the Press any of the LIVE SET buttons to select category. the bank (A–J). Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or value dial to Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or value dial to select the tone.

  • Page 14: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)

    Adjusting the Distortion (AMP SIM) (MODULATION FX) You can adjust the You can adjust the rate and depth of the amount of distortion. The RD-800 lets you tremolo effect. In the AMP SIM apply a wide variety In the TREMOLO section, make the...

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Levels Of Each Frequency Range (Equalizer)

    Hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn a knob toward the left to lower the • You can set the RD-800 so that the equalizer settings are not changed when frequency; turn the knob toward the right to raise the frequency.

  • Page 16: Panel Descriptions

    For some modulation FX types, “DEPTH” and “RATE” will control different settings for the entire RD-800. things. [MIDI CONTROL] button page Puts the RD-800 in control of the external MIDI sound generator. [TRANSPOSE] button page Lets you transpose your performance.
  • Page 17 This is the record button. It allows you to record your performance on the operating other controllers. For details, refer to “List of Shortcut Keys” (p. 64). RD-800. If you edit a parameter value while holding down this button, the value...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel (Connecting The External Equipment)

    Connect separately sold USB flash drive or a Wireless USB OUTPUT jacks (L, R) (XLR type) Adapter here. Connectors for balanced output of the audio signals. Connect Use USB flash drive or a Wireless USB Adapter sold by Roland. to mixers and other such gear. USB COMPUTER port page * This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks.

  • Page 19: Turning The Rd-800 On

    If you want to keep your current settings, save them to a Live Set (p. 23). • The RD-800’s keyboard will not produce sound while the demo songs are playing. Hold down the [LIVE SET EDIT] button and press the [RHYTHM/ SONG] button.

  • Page 20: Editing The Sound

    The RD-800 lets you easily adjust the sound to your taste. Here’s an actual example that shows the steps of adjusting the sound of the RD-800 and the features that are available. In the Tone screen (p. 9), use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or value dial Press the AMP SIM [ON/OFF] button to turn it on and make it light;...

  • Page 21: Editing A Live Set (Live Set Edit)

    Quick Guide Editing a Live Set (Live Set Edit) Press the [LIVE SET EDIT] button. Live Set Edit Menu The Live Set Edit Menu screen appears. Layer Edit Use the cursor buttons to select the item that you want to edit, and press the Edits the settings of each layer (Upper 1–3, Lower).

  • Page 22: Creating The Organ Tones

    Editing the Sound Creating the Organ Tones Some organ feature nine “harmonic bars” that can be drawn in and out, and MEMO by using the bars in different combinations of positions, a variety of different • You can also use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the tones can be created.

  • Page 23: Saving The Sound Settings In A Live Set (Live Set Write)

    The current setting will be saved to STARTUP. Live Set number. The next time you start the RD-800, it will start up with the STARTUP Select the save-destination Live Set number, either by using the condition (sound) that you saved.

  • Page 24: Using The Convenient Functions In Performances

    Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB flash drives. • Carefully insert the USB flash drive all the way in—until it is firmly in place. • Use USB flash drives available from Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other USB devices are used.

  • Page 25: Playing Audio Files From Usb Flash Drive

    0–127 playback. * Changing the Play Speed or Playback Transpose of an audio file Causes sounds located in the center places a significant processing load on the RD-800; in some cases Center Cancel OFF, ON (e.g., vocals or melodic instruments) this could make the RD-800 unable to completely process the to be reduced in volume.

  • Page 26: Various Settings

    Controlling an External MIDI Device from the RD-800 Editable items By connecting an external MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connectors on the RD-800’s rear panel, you can then control the external MIDI device from the RD-800. MIDI connector for output Press the [MIDI CONTROL] button, getting the indicator to light.

  • Page 27: Formatting Memory (Format)

    Press the [ENTER] button once again to start the Factory Reset or “Factory Reset All.” operation. If you chose “Factory Reset Current, ” you will return to the previous screen. If you chose “Factory Reset All, ” turn the power of the RD-800 off, and then on again. NOTE Parameter Explanation Never turn off the power during Factory Reset (while “Executing...

  • Page 28: Detailed Settings For A Live Set (Live Set Edit)

    Detailed Settings for a Live Set (Live Set Edit) Here’s how to make detailed settings for the four layers of a Live Set. Parameter Value Explanation Press the [LIVE SET EDIT] button. VR.LWR Specifies the lower limit (VR.LWR) and upper limit (VR.UPR) of the range in which the tone is Velocity Range Lower The Live Set Edit Menu screen appears.

  • Page 29: Changing The Key Touch (Key Touch)

    Detailed Settings for a Live Set (Live Set Edit) Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch) Assigning Functions to Pedals (Pedal) The setting below allows you to adjust the response you get from the keyboard when you finger the keys. This setting determines the function of the pedal switches In the Live Set Edit Menu screen, select “Key Touch”...

  • Page 30: Assigning Functions To Assign 1-5 (Assign 1-5)

    Detailed Settings for a Live Set (Live Set Edit) Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1–5 Assigning Functions to the [S1] [S2] (Assign 1-5) Buttons (S1/S2) Here’s how to assign functions to the ASSIGN [1]–[4] knobs and the This setting determines the function of the [S1] and [S2] buttons. ASSIGN [5] button.

  • Page 31: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)

    Detailed Settings for a Live Set (Live Set Edit) Adding Reverberation to the Sound Controllers to which a function can be assigned Functions (Reverb) that can be Explanation FC1 / FC2 ASSIGN ASSIGN [5] assigned / EXT [1]–[4] [S1] [S2] pedal knob button...

  • Page 32: Detailed Tone Settings (Designer)

    Detailed Tone Settings (Designer) As described in “Detailed Tone Settings (Designer),” select After you’ve selected a tone or a Live Set, you can use the RD-800’s Designer function to make detailed adjustments to the sound. “Piano Designer” and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 33: Tone Designer

    Detailed Tone Settings (Designer) Tone Designer Making Detailed Settings for the CLAV Tones If certain clav tones are selected, the following parameters appear. In the Tone Designer screen you can make detailed settings for the sound. The available parameters will depend on the tone that’s * For details on which clav tones this applies to, refer to “Sound List”...

  • Page 34: Editing Individual Keys (Individual Note Voicing)

    PRST (PRESET) is the tuning curve that’s Vibrato Depth OFF, which the pitch is modulated). The pitch is modulated Type factory-set for the RD-800. PRST (PRESET), USER Offset more greatly for higher settings, and less with lower If you choose USER, you’ll be able to specify settings.

  • Page 35: Editing The Modulation Fx (Modulation Fx)

    Detailed Tone Settings (Designer) Adjusting Resonance when Parameter Value Explanation Lets you select the routing of the the Damper Pedal Is Depressed Modulation FX and the Tremolo/Amp Simulator. MOD FX (Modulation FX) By switching the Routing type, you can (Sympathetic Resonance) g TR/AMP (Tremolo/Amp change the effect that’s applied to the Simulator)

  • Page 36: Simulating The Creation Of Organ Tones

    Detailed Tone Settings (Designer) Simulating the Creation of Organ Type Explanation Tremolo types of differing character are available, allowing Tones you to reproduce the character of classic electric pianos when combined with an electric piano sound. Characteristics of the tremolo types These settings are available only if a TW-Organ (tonewheel organ) tone is selected.

  • Page 37: Using The Rd-800 As A Master Keyboard

    If you press the [MIDI CONTROL] button so the button is lit, the RD-800 will be in a state where it can control an external MIDI sound module (EXTERNAL layer). You press the [MIDI CONTROL] button to switch between control of the Layer and control of the EXTERNAL layer.

  • Page 38: Setting The Midi Transmit Channel

    MIDI channels for the sending device Select, use the procedure described above to set the PC/MSB/ (the RD-800) and the receiving device (the external MIDI sound LSB to “- - -. ” generator) are set to the same MIDI channel.
  • Page 39 Using the RD-800 As a Master Keyboard Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation DAMP Set the keyboard range in which each Layer Damper pedal will sound. Damper Control KR.LWR Switch This can be used to make notes in different Keyboard Range areas of the keyboard play different Tones.

  • Page 40: Detailed Settings For Each Function

    Detailed Settings for Each Function Setting Parameters (System) Functions that affect the overall operating environment of the RD-800 are called “system functions. ” For details on how to select parameters, refer to “Accessing the Menu Screens” (p. 26). Parameter Value Explanation Tuning to Other Instruments’...

  • Page 41: Retaining The Reverb Settings Even When The Live Set Is Switched (Reverb Mode)

    Virtual Tone Wheel tone to a non-Virtual Tone Wheel tone. Using Program Change Messages to Switch LIVE SETS (Live Set Control Channel) You can switch the RD-800’s Live Sets with MIDI messages from an external MIDI device. Live Set Control Channel MEMO For details, refer to “MIDI Implementation”...

  • Page 42: Switching The Pedal's Polarity (Damper/Fc1/Fc2/Ext Pedal Polarity)

    Tone Color and effects are not available for the parts received on channels 5–16. They may sound differently than the sounds played on channels 1–4. Transmitting Synchronization Messages (Clock Out) Clock Out OFF, ON This setting determines whether or not the MIDI messages necessary to synchronize the RD-800 with external devices are to be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector.

  • Page 43: Transmitting High-Resolution Velocity Data (Hi-Res Velocity Out )

    This lets you change the background images for the Tone screen and the Live Set screen. Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off) OFF, With the factory settings, the RD-800 will automatically be switched off 4 hours after you stop playing or operating the unit. Auto Off 30 [min], If you don’t need the unit to turn off automatically, set “Auto Off”...

  • Page 44: Making The System Compressor Settings (System Compressor)

    Saving a Live Set File (Live Set File Save) levels by compressing the sound when the volume exceeds a preset volume level. This Live Set file can be saved in the RD-800’s user memory or on a USB flash drive (sold separately) connected to the USB MEMORY/ Parameter...

  • Page 45: Calling Up Live Set Files (Live Set File Load)

    Value Explanation the [ENTER] button. USER MEMORY The data is stored in the RD-800’s user memory. Move the cursor to “Media” and select the media The data is stored on a USB flash drive connected to the USB USB MEMORY MEMORY/WLAN ADAPTOR port on the rear panel.

  • Page 46: Deleting A Live Set File (Live Set File Delete)

    Copying a Live Set File (Live Set File Copy) Here’s how to delete a previously saved Live Set file. You can copy a Live Set file from the RD-800’s user memory to a USB flash drive (sold separately). In the MENU screen, select “Live Set File” and press the You can also copy a Live Set file from a USB flash drive to the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 47: Convenient Functions (Utility)

    “Formatting” is the operation of deleting all Live Set files from user memory or initializing a USB flash drive so that it can be used with the RD-800. A USB flash drive cannot be used with the RD-800 unless it is formatted suitably for the RD-800. Parameter Value If you’re using a newly purchased USB flash drive, you must first...

  • Page 48: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Press the [ENTER] button once again; the Live Set is Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) imported. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button. The settings stored in the RD-800 can be returned to their factory settings. NOTE • Never turn off the power during execution.

  • Page 49: About Midi Visual Control (V-Link/Mvc)

    Connection examples In the MENU screen, select “V-LINK/MVC” and press the As an example, we will use a Live Set in which the RD-800 is [ENTER] button. connected to the P-10. Select the parameter that you want to edit, and edit its MEMO value.

  • Page 50: V-Link/Mvc Local Switch

    Basic Connection Method (Connect by WPS) This setting determines whether or not the RD-800’s sounds are The first time you connect the RD-800 to a wireless network, you’ll played when a key within the range set with Key Range is pressed.

  • Page 51: Status Indication (Wireless)

    The Select Access Point screen appears. Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the final digits of the RD-800’s device name and Ad-Hoc SSID (“RD-800”) that will be shown as the instrument in the wirelessly connected app. Normally, you should specify “0, ” but if you have more than one of the same instrument, you can set the Wireless ID the range of 1–99 to change...

  • Page 52: Checking The Ip Address And Mac Address (Wireless Information)

    LAN access point. This is a convenient way to use the RD-800 with an When you have finished the Ad-Hoc mode connection, iPad or other wireless device if you’re in a location where the...

  • Page 53: Connecting To Your Computer

    GENERIC driver that came with your computer. of your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. • Use the RD-800 to play SMF music files played back by MIDI compatible software. Press the [WRITE] button. • By transferring MIDI data between the RD-800 and your Turn the RD-800 off, then on again.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the RD-800 does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult the retailer from whom you purchased the instrument, or the nearest Roland Service Center. * If certain messages appear in the display during operation, please refer to “Error Messages” (p. 57).
  • Page 55 42 from keys Check the System Pedal Polarity settings. Is the Device ID number of the transmitting device matched to the RD-800’s Device ID number? Exclusive messages cannot be received − Make sure that the transmitting unit is set to Device ID number 17.
  • Page 56 27 * This will erase all of the saved content. Reverberation remains even if you defeat the The RD-800’s piano sound faithfully simulates the depth and resonance of an acoustic piano, and this may − Reverb effect give the impression of reverberation even if you’ve defeated the Reverb effect.

  • Page 57: Error Messages

    • Is the RD-800 connected to the wireless LAN? (e.g., the iOS application Air Recorder) in its • Are the RD-800 and the iPad connected to the same network (the same wireless LAN access point)? musical instrument connections • Is the wireless LAN access point set to allow communication between wireless LAN devices? For details on settings, refer to the owner’s manual of your wireless LAN access point.

  • Page 58: Effect List

    Effect List Modulation FX COMBINATION OD g CHORUS FILTER OD g FLANGER EQUALIZER OD g DELAY SPECTRUM DS g CHORUS LOW BOOST DS g FLANGER STEP FILTER DS g DELAY ENHANCER OD/DS g TWAH AUTO WAH OD/DS g AWAH HUMANIZER ENHANCER g CHORUS MODULATION ENHANCER g FLANGER...

  • Page 59: Main Specifications

    USB Flash Memory * Wireless USB Adapter * * Use USB Flash Memory and Wireless USB Adapter sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used. * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 60: Index

    Index [L] switch ......18 Individual Note Voicing ..34 Temporary area .
  • Page 61 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA EUROPE THAILAND GUATEMALA POLAND IRAN Theera Music Co. , Ltd. Casa Instrumental ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
  • Page 62 For EU Countries For China...

  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : RD-800 Type of Equipment : Digital Piano Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700...

  • Page 64: List Of Shortcut Keys

    List of Shortcut Keys * “[A]+[B]” indicates the operation of “holding down the [A] button and pressing the [B] button. ” Shortcut Explanation Page Basic operation Makes the value change more greatly. [SHIFT] + [DEC] [INC], value dial p. 13, p. 17 When switching tones, the first sound in the category is selected.

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