Roland Fa 06 Quick Start Manual
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- Page 1 Quick Start クイック ・ スタート Kurzanleitung Démarrage rapide Avvio rapido Inicio rápido Introdução Rápida Snelstartgids...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : FA-06, FA-08 Synthesizer Keyboard Type of Equipment : Roland Corporation U.S. Responsible Party : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Address : (323) 890-3700 Telephone : For the USA... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
• Parameter Guide This explains parameters of the unit. To obtain the PDF manual • Sound List Enter the following URL in your computer. This lists the sounds that are built into the unit. http://roland.cm/om • Application Guide This explains specific ways to play and use the unit. Choose “FA-06” or “FA-08” as the product name. • MIDI Implementation This is detailed reference material regarding MIDI messages. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Quick Start (p. 27)). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read Quick Start in its entirety. This Quick Start should be saved and kept on hand as a... -
Page 4: Introduction (A Message From The Developers)
Introduction (A Message from the Developers) Taking the “Work” Out of the Music Workstation Workstations play an important role in a wide range of creative activity including performance on stage and music production in the studio, and are used by numerous musicians and creative people. Not content with simply making a convenient product that lets you do a variety of things, Roland has rethought and redesigned a new workstation with a new philosophy: regardless of how times and technologies may change, deliver maximum support for creating new music, with creativity as the top priority. That’s the FA-06/08. In developing the FA-06/08, the first thing we wanted to do was to shorten the start-up time. Even if you turn on the power the moment you want to play, your musical ideas might disappear if it takes your instrument several minutes to get ready. If this has ever happened to you, you’ll appreciate the value of quick startup. The sampler is designed to read directly from the SD card, so you won’t have to wait for data to be loaded into memory. Operation is simple; just tap a pad to play sounds. It’s an ideal match for most music scenes today. The high-quality sounds inherited directly from the flagship INTEGRA-7 sound module are ample for live performance or production, and have expressive power that will spark your inspiration even during casual everyday playing. The SuperNATURAL synth tones are compatible with the INTEGRA-7, allowing you to add sounds from the incredible variety available on the Axial sound library site. Sounds in internal wave memory can also be replaced with your own favorites. By supporting a stupendous library, our goal has been to create an instrument that you’ll use for years to come. By simplifying the steps required for track-making, the non-stop recording feature is an indispensable sequencer function for today’s workstation; it lets you immerse yourself in song production without interrupting your creative flow. So that your musical ideas and phrases can be smoothly moved to your DAW, there’s a multi-track export function that lets you individually export MIDI track as audio data. Of course you can also export as a two-channel mix or as SMF data. To integrate smoothly into a DAW-based music production system, the FA-06/08 connects easily to your computer, and provides a DAW controller function that lets you use it as a sound module, controller, and interface. You want to be able to create new music from a blank slate. That’s why we’ve left behind the production workflow of the past, and redesigned this system for a new workflow that integrates with your DAW. The FA-06/08 is the workstation that’s been newly reborn from zero. We hope that your inspirations born from zero will give birth to new music with your FA-06/08. -
Page 5: Main Features
Main Features The Sound Engine of the Flagship Model • A top-class sound engine is built in, providing the latest SuperNATURAL Acoustic, SuperNATURAL Synth, and PCM sounds, as well as support for expansion slots to accommodate Wave expansion sounds. • The SuperNATURAL synth tones are completely compatible with the INTEGRA-7. Tone import is also supported, and you can take advantage of an enormous sound library including sounds provided via the Axial sound library site. • The SuperNATURAL acoustic tones have been selected mainly from piano, electric piano, organ, bass, guitar, strings, and drums. They bring cutting-edge expressive power to your live performances and music productions. Powerful Effect System with MFX on All Parts • Giving you freedom for dynamic sound editing, MFX (multi-effect) is provided on all 16 parts. • At the final stage of the sound, there’s a “TFX” (total effect) that lets you enhance your performance by adding an effect such as DJ FX Looper or Isolator. • You can use the SOUND MODIFY knobs to control the versatile effects in real time. Use the Sample Pads to Freely Manipulate Vocals, Drums, Loops and Other Audio • You can use the 16 pads to play audio samples. -
Page 6: Getting Ready
Getting Ready Panel Descriptions Top Panel Number Area Name Explanation Page By positioning your hand over the D-BEAM, you can apply various effects to the D-BEAM controller sound. Lets you play monophonic synthesizer sounds by moving your hand above the [SOLO SYNTH] button D-BEAM p. 14 D-BEAM controller. [EXPRESSION] button Lets you use the D-BEAM controller to control the volume. [ASSIGNABLE] button Lets you assign various parameters of functions that modify the sound in real time. [1]–[6] knobs Control the parameters that you’ve selected by the [SELECT] button. SOUND MODIFY p. 15 [SELECT] button Selects the group of parameters that is controlled by the [1]–[6] knobs. [PREVIEW] button Auditions the currently selected tone while this button is held down. p. 11 [FAVORITE] button p. 16 Lets you register your favorite tones or studio sets to the [0]–[9] buttons. FAVORITE [BANK] button Select tone category groups. If the [FAVORITE] button or [BANK] button is lit, these buttons operate as [0]–[9] Tone buttons p. 11 buttons. ([0]–[9]) When executing functions that are displayed at the bottom of the screen, these buttons operate as function buttons ([2]–[7] buttons). - Page 7 Number Area Name Explanation Page p. 22 [SEQUENCER] button Accesses the SEQUENCER screen. [SONG SELECT] button Selects a song. p. 21 p. 21 [LOOP] button Loops the song playback or overdubbing. Moves the song position to the beginning. If you press this button during playback, ] button the position returns to the beginning of the song and playback stops. SEQUENCER Moves the song position to the first beat of the previous/next measure. ] [ ] buttons p. 21 [ ] button Stops song playback or recording. Plays the song. ] button Enters the record-standby state. p. 22 [ ] button Displays the status of the samples, and lets you edit or import them. p. 19 [PAD UTILITY] button Functions other than the sampler can also be assigned. p. 20 [SAMPLING] button Lets you sample. SAMPLER [CLIP BOARD] button Lets you move or copy a sample from one pad to another.
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Page 8: Sd Card Slot
CTRL 1, CTRL 2 jacks HOLD jack You can update the system program by connecting a USB flash drive here. You can connect a pedal switch You can connect an expression pedal (EV-5; sold You can also connect a wireless USB adapter (WNA1100-RL; separately) or pedal switch (DP series; sold separately) (DP series; sold separately) and sold separately) here, and use wireless-enabled applications use it as a hold pedal. here and use them to control various parameters or (such as the iPhone app Air Recorder). functions. * Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. * Use USB Flash Memory (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory) sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used. * Carefully insert the USB flash drives all the way in—until it is firmly in place. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. * When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the AUDIO INPUT jacks may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors. * Acoustic feedback could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by: • Changing the orientation of the microphone(s). • Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers. • Lowering volume levels. -
Page 9: Phones Jack
[POWER] switch Press this switch to turn it on/off. Ground terminal AUDIO INPUT jacks Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. GUITAR/MIC jack LINE jack Unsuitable places for connection • Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution) Connect your guitar or microphone here. Connect your digital audio • Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion) player or audio device here. • Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be danger- Use a stereo mini-plug cable Use the [LEVEL] knob to adjust... -
Page 10: An Overview Of This Unit
Getting Ready An Overview of This Unit Broadly speaking, this unit consists of three sections: synthesizer, sequencer, and sampler. Synthesizer Sequencer Sampler Synthesizer page 11 This unit provides 16 parts, allowing you to play multiple tones Studio set Normally you’ll simultaneously. These 16 parts are collectively called a “studio set. ” One tone play the tone that’s can be assigned to each part of a studio set. Part 1 assigned to part 1. Normally, you’ll perform using the tone of part 1 (single play). Part 2 When using the sequencer to create a song, you’ll use all 16 parts of the studio set (multi part play). Part 3 You can also use the tones of part 1 and part 2 for dual play or split play. -
Page 11: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the Power On/Off Once everything is properly connected (p. 6), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure. Turning the Power On Concerning the Auto Off function * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the The power to this unit will be turned off automatically volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Turn the power on in the following order: this unit Off function. connected devices. • Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost when the power is turned off. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand. -
Page 12: Basic Operation
Getting Ready Basic Operation This section explains the basic button and dial operations you’ll use to operate this unit. Cursor Buttons Changing a Value One screen or window can contain multiple parameters (items To change the value that’s highlighted by the cursor, use the to set) or selections. To change the setting of a parameter, dial or the [DEC] [INC] buttons. move the cursor to the value of that parameter. If you hold down the [SHIFT] button while performing this operation, the value will change more greatly. If you hold down a cursor button, the cursor continues to Dial move. If you hold down the cursor button of a certain direction and then press the cursor button of the opposite direction, the Turning the dial to the right increases the value; turning it cursor moves faster. toward the left decreases the value. [DEC] [INC] buttons Press the [INC] button to increase the value; press the [DEC] Cursor button to decrease the value. If you hold down one button and press the other button, the value will change faster. [MENU] Button This button accesses detailed settings for various functions, such as overall settings that affect the entire this unit (p. 26). Function Buttons [ENTER] Button Normally these operate as tone buttons. However Use this button to confirm a value or execute an... -
Page 13: Synthesizer (Performing)
These are drum sounds that reproduce the natural SuperNATURAL tonal change from soft to strong strikes, and the Type and bank of tone drum kits way in which the sound responds to repeated strikes. Tone level Category name PCM tone Keyboard status (active region, dual, split, etc.) Type Explanation These are sounds that were called “patches” on PCM synth tones Roland synthesizers of the past, and have been Save your selection tuned for this unit. You can combine up to four partials (waves) in one PCM synth tone. Your selection of tone is temporary. If you turn off the These are sounds that were called “rhythm sets” power or choose a different studio set, your tone selection on Roland synthesizers of the past, and have been disappears. If you want this unit to remember the tone you PCM drum kits tuned for this unit. A drum kit is a group containing selected, save the studio set (p. 18). multiple percussion instrument sounds so that different percussion instrument sound are heard depending on the key (note number) you play. You can add tones A wide range of tones from the Axial sound library site can be added to this unit. -
Page 14: Performance Settings
Synthesizer (Performing) Performance Settings Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Semitones Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Octaves (Octave) (Transpose) Press the OCTAVE [DOWN] button or [UP] button. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the MEMO [–] button or [+] button. • You can change this setting for a maximum of ±3 octaves. -
Page 15: Using Performance Functions
Using Performance Functions Playing Arpeggios Playing Chords (Chord Memory) The arpeggiator is a function that automatically produces an Chord memory is a function that sounds a pre-registered arpeggio based on the keys that you press. chord form when you play a single note on the keyboard. Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light. Press the [CHORD MEMORY] button to make it light. Play a chord on the keyboard. Play the keyboard. An arpeggio consisting of the notes you hold down starts A chord sounds according to the currently selected chord playing. -
Page 16: Modifying The Sound In Real Time
Synthesizer (Performing) Modifying the Sound in Real Time Modifying the Sound by Moving Your Hand (D-BEAM Controller) Press a button to select the effect that the D-BEAM controller will have. Button Explanation [SOLO SYNTH] Play a monophonic synthesizer by moving your hand above the D-BEAM controller. [EXPRESSION] Use the D-BEAM controller to control volume. Various parameters and functions can be assigned. The effect that’s most appropriate for each tone is applied. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press this button to access a screen where you can assign a [ASSIGNABLE] function. - Page 17 Using the SOUND MODIFY Knobs to Vary the Sound You can use the SOUND MODIFY knobs to control the sound in real time. You can control a total of 24 parameters, organized as four groups each containing six parameters. Group that is controlled (lit) Press the [SELECT] button to select the group of parameters that you want to control. Turn knobs [1]–[6]. The sound will change according to the knob that you turn. Changing the tonal character of the part Applying effects conveniently (GLOBAL CONTROL) (CUTOFF, RESONANCE) This unit provides “global control” that lets you apply effects...
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Page 18: Registering/Recalling Favorite Sounds (Favorites)
Synthesizer (Performing) Registering/Recalling Favorite Sounds (Favorites) Sounds (tones or studio sets) that you frequently use in live Bank 9 performance can be registered as “favorites” for instant recall. You can register ten sounds in each bank; ten such banks (0–9) can be created. Bank 0 For example, sounds for the songs you play in a live performance Favorite 9 could be registered in the order in which you’ll play them. Favorite 0 Registering a Sound as a Favorite Recalling a Favorite Here’s how to register a sound as a favorite. If you leave the [FAVORITE] button turned on, you can successively recall favorites simply by pressing the [0]–[9] buttons. Select the sound (tones or studio sets) that you want to Press the [FAVORITE] button to make it light. -
Page 19: Synthesizer (Editing)
Synthesizer (Editing) Editing a Studio Set Here’s how to edit a studio set. Overall Settings for the Studio Set Editing the Part Settings Here’s how to make overall settings for the studio set. A studio set has 16 parts, and you can adjust settings such as volume (Level), equalizer (EQ), and key range (KBD) for each part. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [5] (Studio Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [4] (Part Common) button. View) button. -
Page 20: Editing The Effects
Synthesizer (Editing) Editing the Effects Here’s how to edit the effects. Editing the effect parameters Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [3] (Effects Edit) button. The EFFECTS EDIT screen appears. Press a function button to enter the edit screen for each effect. Tone effect Studio set effect Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to change its value. -
Page 21: Sampler (Recording)
Sampler (Recording) Playing Samples This unit lets you play back samples that are assigned to pads [1]–[16]. Copying a sample Press a pad [1]–[16]. While a sample is playing, its Hold down the pad of the sample that you want to copy pad is blink. and the [SHIFT] button; then press the [CLIP BOARD] You can press multiple pads to button. play them simultaneously. Hold down the [CLIP BOARD] button and press the copy- destination pad. -
Page 22: Sampling
Sampler (Recording) Sampling This unit lets you sample the following sounds. Samples you’ve recorded can be played using the pads. • Keyboard performance • Input from the AUDIO INPUT jacks (audio device, microphone, guitar) Connect the device that you want to sample (audio Make sampling settings. device or microphone) to one of the AUDIO INPUT jacks. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to change its value. MEMO For more about connections, refer to “Rear Panel (Connecting Parameter Value Explanation Your Equipment)” (p. 6). Choose “MONO” if you’re sampling in monaural, such as from a microphone Press the [SAMPLING] button to make it light. -
Page 23: Sequencer (Creating Songs)
Sequencer (Creating Songs) Selecting/Playing a Song Here’s how to select and play a song. Press the [SONG SELECT] button. Loop-playing a Song You can make the song play repeatedly over the region you specify (loop playback). Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [LOOP] button. The SONG SELECT screen appears. The Loop window appears. Turn the dial to select a song. Press the [7] (Load) button. A confirmation message appears. Press the [6] (OK) button. -
Page 24: Recording A Performance (Realtime Recording)
Sequencer (Creating Songs) Recording a Performance (Realtime Recording) Realtime recording is the method in which your keyboard performance and controller operations are recorded just as you perform them. Here we explain how to use realtime recording with two tracks. When you’ve finished recording, press the [ ] button. Preparing for Recording Select an empty song (p. 21). When this unit starts up, song number 001 is loaded. If you want to record a new song, select an empty song (INIT SONG). Select the tone that you want to play (p. 11). The [ ] button goes dark, and recording ends. -
Page 25: Deleting A Song
Sequencer (Creating Songs) Recording on track 2 Saving the Song Press the [SEQUENCER] button. The song you record is temporary. It will be lost when you turn off the power or select another song. If you want to keep the recorded song, save it to an SD card (p. 18). Deleting a Song Here’s how to delete a song that was saved on the SD card. The SEQUENCER screen appears. Press the [SONG SELECT] button. Turn the dial to select the song that you want to delete. Track 2 Press the [2] (Delete Song) button. -
Page 26: Daw Control
DAW Control Loading a MIDI Track into a DAW Software MIDI tracks that you created on this unit can be exported in WAV format and imported into your DAW software. Saving MIDI Tracks in WAV Format (Multi-track Loading WAV Files into DAW Software Export) Here’s how to load the exported WAV files into your DAW software. Each track of the currently selected song can be exported as a Remove the screws from the rear panel SD card WAV file in a single operation. protector. Press the [MENU] button. When this unit is shipped from the factory, the SD card protector screws are installed as shown in the illustration. To remove the Use the cursor buttons to select “Utility,”... -
Page 27: Using This Unit As A Daw Controller
Make the appropriate control surface settings for the DAW software you selected. For details, refer to “DAW” in “Reference Manual” (PDF). Use this unit to control your DAW software. MEMO For details on downloading and installing the USB driver, refer Available controllers Explanation to the Roland website. Start playback. ] button http://www.roland.com/support/ Start recording on record-standby tracks. ] button Using This Unit to Control a DAW Software Return the current position to the beginning. -
Page 28: Settings
Settings Detailed Function Settings (Menu) Press the [MENU] button. Menu Explanation The MENU screen appears. Tone Edit Edit a tone (p. 17). Effect Edit Edit the effects (p. 18). Use the cursor buttons to select a menu item, and press Part View View a list of part settings (p. 17). the [ENTER] button. Studio Set Common Make overall settings for the entire studio set (p. 17). Studio Set Init Initialize a studio set. -
Page 29: Using The Unit Safely
Corporation. restoration of any stored content that has been lost. • The SD logo ( ) and SDHC logo ( ) are Additional Precautions trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of • This product contains eCROS integrated software platform of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself eSOL Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan. against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit. • Roland, SuperNATURAL, INTEGRA, and D-BEAM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in • Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any the United States and/or other countries. stored content that has been lost. • Company names and product names appearing in this • Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. • Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. • The usable range of D-BEAM controller will become extremely small when used under strong direct sunlight. Please be aware of this when using the D-BEAM controller outside. -
Page 30: Main Specifications
Main specifications Roland FA-06, FA-08: Synthesizer Keyboard (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System) FA-06 FA-08 Keyboard 61 keys (with velocity) 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with Escapement) Power Supply AC Adaptor Current draw 1,300 mA 1,008 (W) x 300 (D) x 101 (H) mm 1,415 (W) x 340 (D) x 142 (H) mm Dimensions 39-11/16 (W) x 11-13/16 (D) x 4 (H) inches 55-3/4 (W) x 13-7/16 (D) x 5-5/8 (H) inches 5.7 kg 16.5 kg Weight 12 lbs 10 oz 36 lbs 7 oz Quick Start Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” AC Adaptor Accessories Power Cord SD Card (installed in the product when shipped from the factory) - Page 31 For EU Countries For China...