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Roland HPi-6s Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 3 Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 6), and “Important Notes” (p. 9). 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 provided by your new unit, owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
  • Page 4 Listening To Learn What Kinds of Songs are Included The HPi-6S features 177 internal songs in a wide range of musical genres, from piano practice songs to pops. Listen to Phrases with a Variety of Instrument Sounds ➜...
  • Page 5 After recording your own performance, you can then save it within the HPi-6S’s internal memory. This is convenient, as the saved performances are not deleted even when the HPi-6S’s power is turned off. You can also easily select performances that have been saved in the piano. Wonderland p.

  • Page 6: Using The Unit Safely

    Never attempt to repair this device or replace parts. If repair or part replacement should become necessary, you must contact your dealer or a Roland service center. Do not use or store in the following types of locations • Locations of extremely high temperature (such as...
  • Page 7 Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs 012a If any of the following should occur, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service center to have the device serviced. •...
  • Page 8 • Wing nut for headphone hook • Removed parts • Music rest attachment screws • Volume knob * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. * XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

  • Page 9: Important Notes

    Important Notes In addition to the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” listed on page 6–8, please observe the following cautions. Power Supply • Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric motor.
  • Page 10 You should then consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland Service Center. Floppy Disk Handling (Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive) •...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    HPi-6S’s power cord and how to turn on the HPi-6S’s power. This Owner’s Manual describes procedures covering everything from mastering the basic operations used for the HPi-6S’s performance functions to more advanced procedures, which allow you to create songs on the HPi-6S.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Detailed Settings Screen ... 28 Messages ... 28 About the Pedals... 29 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! ... 30 Playing in a Wonderland of Sound ... 30 Learning the Basics of Reading Music (DoReMi Course)... 32 DoReMi (Pitch Training) ... 33 Note and Rest (Rhythm) ...
  • Page 13 Listening to the Songs ... 41 Listening to the Internal Songs... 41 Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play) ... 43 Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on USB Memory... 44 Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites) ... 45 Removing Songs from Favorites ...
  • Page 14 Contents Copying Songs on USB memory to Favorites ... 85 Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to USB memory ... 86 Convenient Functions ... 87 Functions that Can be Selected Using the [Menu/Lesson] Button ... 87 Making the Settings ... 87 Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback (Transpose) ...
  • Page 15 Playing the HPi-6S with a MIDI Sequencer/Recording the HPi-6S’s Performance Data to a MIDI Sequencer ... 107 Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound Module by Playing the HPi-6S ... 107 Making MIDI-Related Settings ... 108 Selecting the Transmit Channel (Transmit Channel) ... 108 Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard (Local Control) ...

  • Page 16: Before You Begin Playing

    Setting Up for Performing ■ Attaching the Music Rest The music rest of the HPi-6S contains a liquid crystal display screen. Use the following procedure, and handle the music rest with care. Secure the music rest in place by turning the included screws (at two points).

  • Page 17: Opening And Closing The Lid

    Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when opening or NOTE closing the lid. If small children will be using the HPi-6S, adult supervision should be provided. To prevent accidents, the lid must be closed when NOTE transporting the piano.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume Of The Sound

    HPi-6S. Attaching the Headphone Hook Press and twist the headphone hook included with the HPi- 6S into the hole in the bottom left of the HPi-6S (refer to the figure below). Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure the headphone hook.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Contrast Of The Screen

    Before You Begin Playing Using USB Memory/Floppy Disk A song you’ve recorded on the HPi-6S can be saved by copying it to separately sold USB memory (p. 85). You can also copy songs to a floppy disk using a separately sold floppy disk drive.

  • Page 20: Using Cd

    CD drives that draw their power from the USB connector NOTE cannot be used. External Memory Connector Turn off the power to the HPi-6S and the CD drive to be connected. Connect the USB cable included with the CD drive to the External Memory connector on the HPi-6S.
  • Page 21 Memo...

  • Page 22: Panel Descriptions

    Front Panel [Power] switch Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 17). [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume of the HPi-6S (p. 18). If headphones are connected, this adjusts the headphone volume (p. 18). One Touch [ ] button Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p.
  • Page 23 15 16 17 18 19 HPi-6S’s Bottom Panel (Front Side Left) USB (MIDI) connector Used for connecting a computer to the HPi-6S using a USB cable (p. 109). MIDI Out/In connector An external MIDI device can be connected here to receive performance data (p.

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    Display This displays notations for the internal songs and performances recorded to the HPi-6S, in addition to a variety of settings. * The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see...

  • Page 25: Basic Operation And The Main Screen

    Basic Operation and the Main Screen Basic Operation The HPi-6S is operated mainly by pressing the button for the function you want to use, then using the cursor button and [ Button How It Is Used Use the up, down, left, and right consisting of two or more pages, pressing the switches the screen displayed.

  • Page 26: Basic Screen

    HPi-6S. You can display notations not only for the internal songs, but also for SMF music files and performances recorded with the HPi-6S as well. From any other screen, pressing the [ display the Notation screen.
  • Page 27 You can change the following settings in the “Notation+Settings” screen. fig.ScoreOption2-e Pedal When <Replay> is selected, you can start and stop playback of the song data by pressing the left pedal (p. 91). When <PageTurn> is selected, you can turn the pages of the notation by pressing the pedals.

  • Page 28: List Screen

    Basic Operation and the Main Screen ■ List Screen fig.d-ToneSelect-e_50 This type of list screen will appear when you select songs, or tones. In this screen, use the ■ Detailed Settings Screen fig.d-PianoSetting1-e_50 Detailed settings for functions are made in a screen similar to this. You can then change the value with the explanation of the selected item is shown below the item.

  • Page 29: About The Pedals

    About the Adjuster If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve moved the HPi-6S to a different location), you can adjust the adjuster located on the bottom of the pedals as follows. • Rotate the adjustor to lower it so that it is in firm contact with the floor.

  • Page 30: Try Out The Hpi-6S's Lesson Functions

    Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! Playing in a Wonderland of Sound “Wonderland” allows children to experience a variety of sounds and internal songs with easy operation and enjoyable animation. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. fig.d-Menu-e_50 Press the cursor button to select <Wonderland>, then press the [...
  • Page 31 In this game, you try to the tone name, chords, and rhythms Game that you hear. Try playing as you view the screen. When you have finished with Wonderland, press the [ “Wonderland” screen. Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! ] button in the...

  • Page 32: Learning The Basics Of Reading Music (Doremi Course)

    Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! Learning the Basics of Reading Music (DoReMi Course) In the “DoReMi Course,” even those unable to read music can study the basics of reading music and the keyboard through games and music. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

  • Page 33: Doremi (Pitch Training)

    Selecting <Description> in the Menu screen and pressing the [ button prompts a description of the thumb-under technique. Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! cursor button to cursor button to...

  • Page 34: Splitting The Keyboard Into Two Sections For Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano)

    Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano) You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers. By dividing the keyboard into two sections, you can use the instrument as though it were two pianos.

  • Page 35: Taking A Lesson While Playing A Two-Person Game (Twin Piano Game)

    ■ Taking a Lesson While Playing a Two-Person Game (Twin Piano Game) The HPi-6S features an ear training game that makes use of the Twin Piano function. You can enjoy games such as listening to notes played in the left part of the keyboard...

  • Page 36: Changing The Way In Which The Sound Is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

    Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! ■ Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode) You can choose one of two ways in which the sound will be produced. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears.

  • Page 37: Playing Songs Using The Lesson Functions (Visual Lesson)

    Playing Songs Using the Lesson Functions (Visual Lesson) You can enjoy your practices with the HPi-6S’s Lesson function (Visual Lesson). Play along with the accompaniment, and your score appears in the display showing how well you played. In addition, in the Check screen you can see the results shown as notation, allowing you to confirm just what you played.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Song

    Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! Selecting the Song Press the cursor button to select the song you want to practice. fig.d-VisualLesson2-e_50 You can audition the sound by pressing the [ You can adjust the tempo by pressing the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons.
  • Page 39 A note not in the notation was played. Pitch (Red) The pitch was incorrect. cursor up or down button. Pressing the cursor up button when “You” (the results cursor left or right button. cursor button (“Ref.” [reference] or “You” [the Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! cursor...

  • Page 40: Practicing With Internal Songs And Songs On Usb Memory

    Not only can you practice the songs prepared for use in Visual Lesson, you can also practice other HPi-6S internal songs and songs saved on USB memory. When practicing songs saved on USB memory, be sure to have the USB memory connected to the HPi-6S’s External Memory connector first.

  • Page 41: Listening To The Songs

    You can listen to the internal songs, commercially available music files, songs you have recorded yourself, and songs saved on USB memory (optional; sold separately). Listening to the Internal Songs The HPi-6S features a variety of internal songs. The internal songs are categorized into “Practice,” “Masterpieces,” “Popular,” and “Kids” genres. fig.panel-SongSelect-e You can listen to songs from floppy disk by using a separately sold floppy disk drive.

  • Page 42: Stopping Playback

    Listening to the Songs Stopping Playback Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The [ (Play/Stop)] button’s indicator goes off, and playback of the song stops. Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song. Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song. You can check the notes of all of the internal songs in the Notation screen.

  • Page 43: Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play)

    ■ Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play) You can play back the internal songs and songs in USB memory continuously. fig.panel-AllSong-e Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ button. fig.d-AllSongPlay-e_50 Press the cursor up or down button to change the setting. Setting Explanation Random Play...

  • Page 44: Listening To Music Files Or A Song That Was Saved On Usb Memory

    Listening to the Songs Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on USB Memory This procedure is used to play back commercially available music files and songs saved on optional USB memory and floppy disks connected to the External Memory connector. You can also play the keyboard along with the song playback. Connect the optional USB memory or floppy disks drive to the External Memory connector.

  • Page 45: Registering The Songs You Like (Favorites)

    What are the “Favorites?” This is the area of memory where you can save copies of performances recorded with the HPi-6S, songs stored in the USB memory connected to the HPi- 6S’s External Memory connector, and other songs. By registering songs to the “Favorites,”...

  • Page 46: Removing Songs From Favorites

    Listening to the Songs Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [ The selected song is registered to “Favorites.” Now you can select the registered song by selecting “Favorites” for the genre in the “Song Selection” screen. ■...

  • Page 47: Playing A Music Cd Or Audio File

    Playing a Music CD or Audio File You can connect a commercially available CD drive and play back a music CD. You can also play back audio files from USB memory. fig.panel-RegistFav-e Connect your separately purchased USB memory or commercially available CD drive to the external memory connector.

  • Page 48: Playing Back

    Listening to the Songs Playing Back Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The song will begin playing. Stopping Playback Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button once more. About Audio Files Audio files of the following format can be played • File extension is “.wav” •...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Volume Of An Audio File Or Music Cd

    ■ Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File or Music CD You can adjust the playback volume of an audio file or music CD. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ button.

  • Page 50: Adding Variety To Your Performances

    • The “Superior Grd” sound is automatically selected. • Reverb depth is set to “4.” • The chorus function is turned off. ] button. ] button, the HPi-6S will switch to the The notation for the currently selected song is displayed in the screen.

  • Page 51: Performing With A Variety Of Tones

    Performing with a Variety of Tones The HPi-6S contains 460 and more different tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons. Tone Group: Piano, E. Piano, Organ, Strings, Others Press any one of the Tone buttons to select a tone group.

  • Page 52: Playing Percussion Instruments Or Sound Effects

    Adding Variety to Your Performances Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects You can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects like sirens and animal sounds. Press the Tone [Others] button. Use the cursor button to select a rhythm set such as <DR STANDARD> or <SOUND EFFECT>...

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

    Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard. You can adjust the keyboard touch as appropriate for the playing strength of the person who is performing. Press the [Key Touch] button. Each time you press the [Key Touch] button, the button’s indicator changes color while the touch is switched.

  • Page 54: Applying Effects To The Sound

    Adding Variety to Your Performances Applying Effects to the Sound ■ Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) By applying the reverb effect you can produce a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as though you were performing in a concert hall. fig.d-Effect2-e Press the [Reverb] button.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Sound (Brilliance)

    Press the cursor up or down button to adjust the amount of chorus applied. Setting Explanation No chorus effect is applied. The chorus effect is applied. 1–10 The effect deepens as the value is increased. Press the [ ] button to close the “Effect” screen. ■...

  • Page 56: Adding Liveliness To The Sound (Dynamics Sound Control)

    Adding Variety to Your Performances ■ Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics Sound Control) You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ button.

  • Page 57: Playing Two Sounds Layered Together (Dual)

    Playing Two Sounds Layered Together (Dual) Simultaneously playing two sounds when one key is pressed is called “Dual Performance.” Simultaneously press two of the Tone buttons. Both of the button indicators will light. Of the two buttons, the sound of the left button will be “Tone 1,”...

  • Page 58: Playing Different Sounds In The Right And Left Hand (Split)

    Adding Variety to Your Performances Playing Different Sounds in the Right and Left Hand (Split) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split Performance.” The boundary key is called the “Split Point.” fig.splitpoint-e …...

  • Page 59: To Switch From Split To Dual Performance

    Enabling Split Performance When Dual Performance is Already Enabled By enabling Split Performance while the HPi-6S is already in Dual Performance mode, you can then split the keyboard into left and right sections, while also having two tones play in the right side.

  • Page 60: Practicing

    Playing Along with Songs You can play along with a music data stored internally in the HPi-6S, on USB memory or on CD--ROM. You can mute the sound of the part you want to play, and play that part yourself. This makes it easy to practice hands separately.

  • Page 61: Lowering The Volume Of A Part You're Learning (Melody Guide)

    Stopping the song Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The indicator for the [ stops. Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song. Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song. If a screen like the following is displayed If you select a different song after already having recorded, edited (p.

  • Page 62: Changing The Volume Balance Of The Accompaniment And Keyboard (Balance)

    Practicing Changing the Volume Balance of the Accompaniment and Keyboard (Balance) You can change the volume balance between the sounds from the song being played and the sounds from keyboard. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. Press the cursor button to select <Balance>, then press the [ fig.d-Balance-e_50 Press the cursor left or right button to adjust he volume balance...

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Tempo

    Adjusting the Tempo This changes the song tempo. If songs seem difficult to play at their original speed, you may find it helpful to first practice with the tempo slowed down. Then, after becoming more familiar with the song, you can practice it at a gradually faster tempo. Changing the tempo has no effect on the pitch of the notes.

  • Page 64: Using The Metronome

    Practicing Using the Metronome The HPi-6S contains a versatile metronome function. While a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the corresponding tempo and time signature (Beat). fig.panel-Metronome-e Press the [ (Metronome)] button. The button’s indicator will blink according to the time signature (Beat), and the metronome will sound.

  • Page 65: Adding A Count To Assist Your Timing

    Item Setting Click, Voice (Japanese) (“1,” “2,” “3” in Japanese), Sound Voice (English) (“1,” “2,” “3” in English), Animal, Triangle & Castanets, (dotted half note), (dotted quarter note), (dotted eighth note), Pattern (sixteenth note), Double (note added to back beat of the first beat), Triple (added notes sound the first beat as a triplet), Shuffle (notes added to create a shuffle) On (The [...
  • Page 66 Practicing Press the cursor left or right button to select the setting you want to make. Item Specifies what type of count will Count Mode be added. Countdown Specifies the count-down sound. Sound Specifies the track or part that Countdown will determine the beginning of Track the performance when adding a...

  • Page 67: Assigning Markers To A Song For Repeated Practice

    Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated Practice You can add markers within a song so that you can move to a marked measure, or play back repeatedly between two markers. fig.panel-Repeat-e Before you begin, select the song in which you want to assign markers (p. 41, p. 44). Accessing the Marker Screen Press the [Count/Marker] button to display the “Count”...

  • Page 68: Assigning A Marker In The Middle Of A Measure (Resolution)

    Practicing Moving an Assigned Marker After adding markers to a song, you can then move to the location where Marker A is set by holding down the (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button. To adjust the location of marker B, hold down the the [ (Bwd)] or [ Moving to the Location of an Assigned Marker...

  • Page 69: Changing The Key Of The Keyboard Or Song Playback (Transpose)

    Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback (Transpose) By using the “Transpose” function, you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, if a song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can use this function to play it in an easier key.

  • Page 70: Recording Your Performance

    Memo Songs you record are discarded if you select another song, or turn off the power of the HPi-6S. Save important performances to the “Favorites” or to USB Memory (optional), floppy disks (optional). Refer to “Saving Songs” (p. 81). If a screen like the following is displayed If you record a new song after already having recorded, edited (p.

  • Page 71: Recording A New Song

    • You can change the tempo and set the beat for the song. →“Adjusting the Tempo” (p. 63) →Changing the beat for the song (p. 64) • You can use the HPi-6S’s metronome function. In this case, the metronome sound is not recorded. →“Using the Metronome” (p. 64) cursor up or down button, the message “OK to...

  • Page 72: Playing Back The Recorded Performance

    Recording Your Performance Press the [ (Rec)] button. The indicators of all Track buttons will blink, and the HPi-6S enters recording-standby mode. To cancel recording, press the [ goes out. Starting the Recording Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The count is played, and then recording begins.

  • Page 73: Saving Recorded Performances To The Favorites

    You can save the performances you have recorded to the “Favorites.” If you turn off the power of the HPi-6S after recording a song without saving the recording first, the recorded song is deleted. Songs saved to the “Favorites” are not deleted even when the power is turned off, so be sure that any song that you don’t want to lose is saved to the “Favorites.”...

  • Page 74: Recording Along With A Song

    Recording Your Performance Recording Along with a Song Try recording along with internal songs and songs on USB Memory. fig.panel-Rec5trk-e Here, record your right-hand performance along with the song accompaniment. Settings for Performances Press the [ (Song)] button to select the song you want to play. →...

  • Page 75: Listening To The Recorded Performance

    Press the track button for the track that you want to record (i.e., the track that you want to play yourself). The indicator of the button you pressed will blink, and the HPi-6S enters recording- standby mode. Since in this example we will record the right-hand part performance, press the [4/ Right] button to make the button’s indicator blink.

  • Page 76: Re-Recording

    <Add On>, then press the ] button This sets the HPi-6S so you can record while listening to the song already recorded. fig.d-Rec-OverRec2-e_50 Press the track button for the track that you want to re-record.

  • Page 77: Erasing A Recorded Song

    Press the [ (Bwd)] button one time. The measure number in the upper right of the notation screen changes to “PU,” and the HPi-6S is set to record a song starting with a pickup. fig.d-PU-e_50 Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, then record the performance.

  • Page 78: Multitrack Recording On Five Tracks

    Multitrack recording is a method by which you can record additional tracks while listening to the previously recorded tracks. The HPi-6S provides five tracks, so you can record different sounds on each track to create an ensemble song. → You can also record on 16 tracks (p. 94).

  • Page 79: Saving The Performance

    “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive” (p. 19). NOTE Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available from Roland. Proper functioning cannot be guaranteed if other USB memory products are used. NOTE Be sure to grasp the External Memory connector holder itself when rotating it.

  • Page 80: Formatting Media (Format)

    Saving the Performance Formatting Media (Format) The process of preparing USB Memory or floppy disks so that they can be used with the HPi-6S is called “initialization” (formatting). In certain cases, particularly with floppy disks, the media is formatted for a specific type of device. If the media format does not match the HPi-6S’s, you will not be able to use that media with the HPi-6S.

  • Page 81: Saving Songs

    You can register songs you are currently practicing or particularly like to “Favorites,” allowing you to select these songs easily. You can register songs recorded with the HPi-6S and songs saved to USB memory to the “Favorites.” When you register a song on an USB memory to “Favorites,”...
  • Page 82 Saving the Performance Determining the Save Destination Press the cursor up or down button to change the setting of the Save Destination. fig.d-SaveDest-e_50 Setting Explanation The recorded song is saved to the external memory (USB External Memory memory, floppy disk, etc.). Favorites The recorded song is saved to the “Favorites.”...

  • Page 83: Saving The Song

    NOTE Never turn off the power while the saving operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the HPi-6S’s internal memory or USB memory, making it unusable. It’s a good idea to get into the habit of moving the write- protect tab (p.

  • Page 84: Deleting Saved Songs

    Saving the Performance Deleting Saved Songs This deletes songs that have been saved on USB memory, or to “Favorites.” To delete a song on an USB memory, first connect the USB memory to the external memory connector. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ button.

  • Page 85: Copying Songs On Usb Memory To Favorites

    Copying Songs on USB Memory to Favorites You can take songs saved on USB memory and copy them to “Favorites.” You can also copy songs in “Favorites” to USB memory. Connect the USB memory with the song to be copied to the External Memory connector.

  • Page 86: Copying Songs Saved In Favorites To Usb Memory

    Saving the Performance fig.FileCopy1-e Copy Source Selecting the Copy Destination Press the cursor left or right button to select Copy Destination. Press the cursor up or down button to select the copy-destination number. If a number is displayed with a song name, a song is already saved to that number. If you select a number with previously saved song data and proceed to copy to that location, the previously saved song will be erased.

  • Page 87: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions Functions that Can be Selected Using the [Menu/Lesson] Button Here’s how you can easily make changes such as tuning the HPi-6S or changing the function of the pedals. ■ Making the Settings Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. fig.d-Menu-e_45 Press the cursor button to select the <Functions>,...

  • Page 88: Setting The Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning)

    Convenient Functions ■ Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning) Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and the high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This method of tuning is unique to the piano, and is known as “Stretched Tuning.” Setting Explanation This tuning curve expands the low range and high...

  • Page 89: Setting The Reference Pitch And Temperament (Tuning)

    (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the HPi-6S’s standard pitch to the pitch of another instrument. For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument’s standard pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments.

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Depth Of The Effects (Effect)

    When set to Off, no chorus effect is applied. As long as the power to the HPi-6S is turned on, you can store the chorus settings to each tone individually. In addition, you can use the Memory Backup function (p. 97) to keep the stored settings even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 91: Changing How Grand Space Is Applied (3D Mode)

    ■ Changing How Grand Space is Applied (3D Mode) This specifies how 3D Sound Control will be applied. Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions. Setting Explanation When the headphones are connected, the depth effect is optimized for headphones, and when no Auto headphones are connected, the optimal depth for speakers is applied.

  • Page 92: Changing The Language Displayed In The Screen (Language)

    You can have image data from computers and other devices shown on the onboard display, when the HPi-6S is turned on. → Displaying images saved on floppy disks on the HPi-6S’s screen requires a floppy disk drive (optional; sold separately).

  • Page 93: Playing The Demos

    Playing the Demos You can play demo that give you an idea of the HPi-6S’s various functions. Hold down the Track [R/Rhythm] button and press the (Fwd)] button. The Select a Demo screen appears. Use the cursor buttons to select “Auto Demo.”...

  • Page 94: Recording And Playing Back Performances Of Specific Instruments (16 Track)

    Playback with only a single part muted is called “Minus One.” You can even set solo and muting during playback. → Part 11 of Roland SMF music file that is available for purchase is included with the track button [2/Accomp], but the correspondence of other parts to the track buttons is the same.
  • Page 95 Use the [ the measure you want to record. Set the recording tempo (p. 63) and metronome (p. 64). Press the [ The HPi-6S goes into record standby. Press the [ The count is played, and then recording begins. Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 96: Changing The Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs (Play Mode)

    If you are playing the HPi-6S through a connected external system, there may be cases in which the volume from your external system is too low even when the HPi-6S’s volume is turned to the maximum setting. In such cases, you can adjust the master gain setting as follows.

  • Page 97: Formatting The User Memory (Initialize User Memory)

    Other Settings Formatting the User Memory (Initialize User Memory) The HPi-6S features an internal storage area where you can save recorded performances and User image. This space is called the “User Memory.” The following content is stored to the user memory.

  • Page 98: Restoring The Original Default Settings (Factory Reset)

    Notation screen. Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) The “Panel Lock” function locks the HPi-6S in a state where all buttons will be disabled. In addition, the indicators for all of the HPi-6S’s buttons go out, and nothing is displayed in the screen within the music rest.

  • Page 99: Changing The Notation Screen Settings

    (Notation)] button one or more times to display a screen like the following. fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45 You can set the HPi-6S so that while the Notation screen is being displayed, a screen like that above continues to appear even if you press the [ ] button.

  • Page 100: Editing Songs (Song Edit)

    (Notation)] button one or more times to display a screen like the following. fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45 You can set the HPi-6S so that while the Notation screen is being displayed, a screen like that above continues to appear even if you press the [ ] button.

  • Page 101: Copying Measures (Copy)

    ■ Copying Measures (Copy) You can copy a portion of a performance to a different bar in the same Part or to a measure in another Part. This is handy when you’re composing a song that repeats a similar phrase. fig.e-copy-e Ex.

  • Page 102: Deleting Measures (Delete)

    Convenient Functions ■ Deleting Measures (Delete) You can delete a part of a performance measure by measure. When a portion of a performance is deleted, the rest of the performance is shifted up to fill the gap. Erasing measures in a specified passage is called “Delete.”...

  • Page 103: Making Measures Blank (Erase)

    ■ Making Measures Blank (Erase) You can delete the performance data in a specified block of measures, turning them into blank measures without reducing the length of the song. This process is called “Erase.” fig.e-erase-e Ex. To erase measures (bars) 5–8 Blank measures Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions”...

  • Page 104: Modifying The Tone Changes In A Song (Pc Edit)

    If you want to delete the Program Change, press the [ Saving the Notation Data in BMP Format You can take notations that are displayed on the HPi-6S and save them to USB memory (sold separately). You can also use saved image data to your computer.
  • Page 105 A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-BMPExport1-e_45 Press the cursor left or right button to select the item, then press the cursor up or down button to set the range to be saved. Item Setting Explanation Start Selects the measure from which Song Top–...

  • Page 106: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HPi-6S through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device.

  • Page 107: Connecting To Midi Devices

    The HPi-6S is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used to connect the HPi-6S to an external device for even greater versatility. ■ Playing the HPi-6S with a MIDI Sequencer/ Recording the HPi-6S’s Performance Data to...

  • Page 108: Making Midi-Related Settings

    Connecting to MIDI devices and setting the HPi-6S to the MIDI channel for each device allows you to output sounds and switch tones. When the HPi-6S is set to Dual performance (p. 57), data is transmitted only of the channel set here.

  • Page 109: Sending Recorded Performance Data To A Midi Device (Composer Out)

    Local Off setting. The MT transmits a Local Off message when the power is turned on. If you turn on the power in the order of the HPi-6S → MT series, Local Off will be set automatically.

  • Page 110: Making The Settings For The Usb Driver

    • USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase. • Turn on the power to the HPi-6S before starting up MIDI applications on the computer. Do not turn the HPi-6S on or off while any MIDI application is running.

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    When connecting external devices, always draw power from the same outlet. The HPi-6S can be set so that the demo begins playing automatically after the instrument has remained idle for five to ten minutes. Switch this setting (Auto Start) to “Off.”...
  • Page 112 When listening through speakers: Here, a different cause (such as resonance produced by the HPi-6S) would be suspect. Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center. Case Cause/Remedy...
  • Page 113 Please erase the previously recorded song before you re-record (p. 77). Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the power to the HPi-6S is turned off The recorded or a song is selected. A performance cannot be performance has restored once it’s been deleted.

  • Page 114: Error Message

    There may be a problem with the system. Error: 51 Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved after you have tried several times, contact the Roland service center. The External Memory connector was subjected to excessive current.

  • Page 115: Tone List

    Tone List [Piano] MIDI Piano2 EG+E.Piano 1 Superior Grd EG+E.Piano 2 Superior+Str Vibra Bells NaturalGrand Hard Clav. Natural Hps. Soft Clav. Superior+Pad Reso Clav. Superior+Cho Phase Clav. NaturalMello Analog Clav. NaturalC.Hps Pop Celesta Natural Gnd2 Pop Vibe. DetunedPiano Soft Marimba Rock Piano Balafon Honky-tonk...
  • Page 116 Tone List SquareWave2 Detuned Or.2 FM Lead 1 GS ChurchOr1 LM Square GS ChurchOr2 JP8 Square Church Org.3 Mg Lead Full Organ 4 Waspy Synth Jazz Organ1 P5 Saw Lead Rock Organ2 Natural Lead Reed Organ Rhythmic Saw Accordion Fr JP8 Pulse Accordion It LM PureLead...

  • Page 117: Drum/Sfx Set List

    Drum/SFX Set List * - - - - -: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. DR STANDARD ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7]...
  • Page 118 Drum/SFX Set List * - - - - -: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. DR JAZZBRUSH R&B Snare Pop Snare m Pop Snare m Pop Snare m Pop Snare Ghost Pop Snare m Finger Snap 707 Claps...
  • Page 119 * - - - - -: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. DR TR-808 ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click...
  • Page 120 Drum/SFX Set List * - - - - -: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. DR ORCHESTRA ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap Close Hi-hat [EXC1] Pedal Hi-hat [EXC1] Open Hi-hat [EXC1]...

  • Page 121: Internal Song List

    Internal Song List * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. Practice Openness Arabesque Pastoral A Small Gathering Innocence Progress The Clear Stream Gracefulness The Hunt Tender Flower The Young Shepherdess Farewell...

  • Page 122: Songs For Visual Lesson

    Internal Song List Jägerlied Menuet Antique Für Elise Türkischer Marsch (Mozart) Ständchen Humoreske Blumenlied Alpenglöckchen Menuett G dur (Beethoven) Venezianisches Gondellied Alpenabendröte Farewell to the Piano Brautchor Battle of Waterloo Wiener Marsch Le Coucou Menuett G dur (Bach) Spinnerlied Gavotte Heidenröslein Zigeuner Tanz La Cinquantaine...

  • Page 123: Music Files That The Hpi-6S Can Use

    * This instrument (HPi-6S) is not able to play back VIMA TUNES images. SMF Music Files...

  • Page 124: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model HPi-6S Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note True Voice Number : Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bend 0, 32 6, 38 Control Change 98, 99...

  • Page 125: Main Specifications

    External USB CD Drive (Sold Commercially, Read Only) Storage USB Floppy Disk Drive (Sold Separately) Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format), Audio File (WAV 44.1kHz/16bit Linear Playable Data Format) Audio CDs (CD-DA) Standard MIDI Files (Format 0) Save <Others>...
  • Page 126 Weight (Including piano stand) Owner’s Manual Power Cord Accessories Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces Headphones Hook USB memory Options Floppy Disk Drive * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior...

  • Page 127: Index

    Index Numerics 16 Track ... 94 16-track Sequencer ... 94 3D Mode ... 91 AC Inlet ... 24 Adjuster ... 29 All Song Play ... 43 Alphabet (Wonderland) ... 31 Audio Equipment ... 106 Auto Demo ... 93 Bank Select LSB ... 109 Bank Select MSB ...
  • Page 128 Index Language ... 92 LCD Out Connector ... 16, 24 Left Pedal ... 29, 91 Left-hand Tone ... 58 Lesson Functions ... 30 Lid ... 87 Lid (Keyboard Lid) ... 17 List Screen ... 28 Local Control ... 108 Local Off ... 108 Local On ...
  • Page 129 SFX Set (Sound Effect Set) ... 52 SMF Format ... 82 SMF Music Files ... 123 SMF with Lyrics ... 123 Soft Pedal ... 29 Solo ... 95 Song Edit ... 100 Songs (Wonderland) ... 31 Sostenuto Pedal ... 29 Sound (Metronome) ...
  • Page 130 Memo...
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  • Page 132 Memo Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200,...
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  • Page 134 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : HPi-6S Type of Equipment : Digital Piano Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. Telephone : (323) 890 3700 NOTICE AVIS...
  • Page 135 Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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