Using Chord Memory; Performing With The Chord Memory Function; Chord Memory Settings - Roland HP508 Owner's Manual

Using Chord Memory

Performing with the Chord Memory
Function
Chord memory is a function that lets you register chord forms and
then produce chords of that form simply by playing a single key.
MEMO
Chord form settings are saved in the studio set.
1.
Press the [CHORD MEMORY]
The chord memory function turns on, and the CHORD MEMORY
screen appears.
MEMO
If the FA is not in single play mode, make settings as follows
depending on the mode that you're in.
Performance state Action
Dual play Turn on the arpeggio switch (ARP in the Dual
screen or Split screen) for the part with which
Split play
you want to use the chord memory function.
• Turn on the arpeggio switch (ARP) for the
part with which you want to use the chord
memory function. For details, refer to
Multi part play
"Parameter Guide"
•
Make the current part any part whose
keyboard switch (p. 27) is on.
2.
Play the keyboard .
A chord is sounded according to the currently selected chord form.
For more about chord forms, refer to
3.
To turn off the chord memory function, press the
MEMORY] button once again to make it go dark .
button to make it light .
(PDF).
"Chord Memory List"
(p.109).
[CHORD

Chord Memory Settings

Here's how to edit the chord memory settings.
1.
Press the [CHORD MEMORY]
The chord memory function turns on, and the CHORD MEMORY
screen appears.
MEMO
By holding down the [SHIFT]
MEMORY]
button, you can access the
without changing the chord memory on/off status.
2.
Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the
dial to edit the value .
Parameter Value
Chord Form 01–17
Chord Key G–F#
ON
Rolled Chord
OFF
UP
Rolled Chord DOWN
Type
ALTERNATE
button to make it light .
button and pressing the [CHORD
"Chord Memory"
screen
Explanation
Selects the type of chord set that's
assigned to the C–B keys.
For more about chord forms, refer to
"Chord Memory List" (p.109).
Changes the key of the chord.
The notes of the chord sound
sequentially rather than simultaneously.
Since the speed of the performance
changes depending on the force with
which you play the keyboard, you can
produce a realistic simulation of guitar
playing just by varying your playing
dynamics.
The notes sound as a chord.
Notes sound sequentially from low to
high.
Notes sound sequentially from high to
low.
The order in which the notes sound
alternates each time you play the
keyboard.
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