Switching The Pedal's Polarity (Damper/Fc1/Fc2/Ext Pedal Polarity); Setting The Tuning Method (Temperament/Key); Transmitting Synchronization Messages (Clock Out); Transmitting High-Resolution Velocity Data (Hi-Res Velocity Out ) - Roland RD-2000 Parameter Manual

Parameter Value
Damper Polarity
FC1 Polarity
STANDARD,
FC2 Polarity
REVERSE
EXT Pedal
Polarity
EQUAL
Temperament
JUST MAJ
JUST MIN
PYTHAGOREAN
KIRNBERGER
MEANTONE
WERCKMEISTER
ARABIC
C, C#, D, EB, E,
Temperament
F, F#, G, G#, A,
Key
BB, B
Clock Out
OFF, ON
Hi-Res Velocity
OFF,ON
Out
Rhythm MIDI ALL, OUT1,
Output Port OUT2, USB
Rhythm MIDI
OFF, 1–16
Out Channel
Audio Volume 0–127
Explanation

Switching the Pedal's Polarity (Damper/FC1/FC2/EXT Pedal Polarity)

Switch the polarity of pedals connected to the RD-2000.
This can be set individually for each of the Pedal jacks on the rear panel (FC1, FC2, DAMPER, EXT Pedal).
On some pedals, the electrical signal output by the pedal when it is pressed or released is the opposite
of other pedals.
If your pedal has an effect opposite of what you expect, set this parameter to reverse.
If you are using a Roland pedal (that has no polarity switch), set this parameter to STANDARD.

Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament/Key)

This sets the tuning and keynote (tonic).
Most modern songs are composed and played with the assumption that equal temperament will be
used, but when classical music was composed, there were a wide variety of other tuning systems in
existence. Playing a composition with its original tuning lets you enjoy the sonorities of the chords that
the composer originally intended.
When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify the keynote for tuning
the song to be performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key).
If you choose an equal temperament, there's no need to select a keynote.
Equal Temperament
This tuning divides an octave into 12 equal parts. Every interval produces about the same amount of
slight dissonance.
Just (Major): This scale eliminates dissonance in fifths and thirds. It is unsuited to playing melodies and
cannot be transposed, but is capable of beautiful sonorities.
Just (Minor): The scales of the major and minor just intonations are different. You can get the same effect
with the minor scale as with the major scale.
Pythagorean: This scale, devised by the philosopher Pythagoras, eliminates dissonance in fourths and
fifths. Dissonance is produced in thirds, but melodies are euphonious.
Kirnberger: This scale is a modification of the meantone and just intonations that permits greater
freedom in transposition to other keys. Performances are possible in all keys (III).
Meantone: This scale makes some compromises in just intonation, enabling transposition to other keys.
Werckmeister: This is a combination of the meantone and Pythagorean scales. Performances are possible
in all keys (first technique, III).
Arabic Scale: This scale is suitable for Arabic music.
Sets the keynote.

Transmitting Synchronization Messages (Clock Out)

This setting determines whether or not the MIDI messages necessary to synchronize the RD-2000 with
external devices are to be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector.

Transmitting High-Resolution Velocity Data (Hi-Res Velocity Out )

This specifies whether high-resolution velocity data is to be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector.
Selecting the MIDI Output Port for Rhythm (Rhythm MIDI Output
Port)
This specifies the port from which the rhythm part is to be transmitted.
Selecting the MIDI Output Channel for Rhythm (Rhythm MIDI
Channel)
This specifies the MIDI channel on which the rhythm part is to be output.

Adjusting the Playback Volume of Audio Files

This specifies the volume at which audio files play back.
Detailed Settings for Each Function
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