Page 1 Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
Page 3 • When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you...
Page 4: Using The Unit Safely
USING THE UNIT SAFELY 101a • The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. 102b • Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
Page 5: Important Notes
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
Page 6: Handling Floppy Disks
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KF-90 Intelligent Piano. While the KF-90 Intelligent Piano certainly allows you to achieve authentic piano performances, it also features easy-to-use Automatic Accompaniment and numerous other useful functions. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.
Page 8: Checking The Included Items
This owner's manual is organized as follows. Quick Start For those just starting out with the KF-90, this volume explains how to make use of the instrument's various performance features simply and easily. We highly recommend reading through the Quick Start manual while you play the instrument, as this will allow you to more fully grasp the kinds of things capable with the KF-90.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ... 5 Introduction ... 7 Features ... 7 Checking the Included Items ... 8 How to Use This Manual... 8 Conventions Used in This Manual ... 8 Panel Descriptions... 13 Before You Play ... 16 Installing the Music Stand...
Page 10 Contents Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects) ... 62 Sounding the Metronome... 63 Changing the Animation... 63 Adjusting the Tempo ... 64 Determining the Tempo with Tempo Marks ... 64 Changing the Beat of Metronome... 65 Changing How the Metronome Beat (Pattern) Sounds... 65 Changing the Type of Sound...
Page 11 Recording Songs Starting with Pickups ... 104 Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer)... 105 Creating a Rhythm Part with Ease... 108 Saving Songs to Floppy Disks ... 109 Formatting Floppy Disks (Format)... 109 Saving Your Songs on Floppy Disk... 111 Deleting Songs from Floppy Disks ...
Page 12 Demo Song List... 181 Data Disk Song List ... 182 Music Files That the KF-90 Can Use ... 183 The KF-90 allows you to use the following music files ... 183 About the KF-90 Sound Generator ... 183 Glossary... 184 MIDI Implementation Chart ...
Page 13: Panel Descriptions
You can connect audio equipment or other digital instruments and hear them through the KF-90's speakers (p. 160). Line Out Jacks You can use these to play the notes from the KF-90 on an audio device or record what you play on a tape recorder (p. 160).
Page 14: Front Panel
Panel Descriptions Front Panel Disk Drive You can insert a floppy disk for playing back or saving songs (p. 39, p. 109). [Volume] Knob Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 17). [Brilliance] Knob Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 17). [Reverb] Knob Adjusts the amount of reverb (p.
Page 15 31 32 33 22 Fill In [To Variation] Button Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes to the Variation accompaniment pattern (p. 77). [To Original] Button Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes to the Original accompaniment pattern (p. 77). 23 Intro/Ending [1] [2] Buttons Play an intro or ending during automatic accompaniment (p.
Page 16: Before You Play
Installing the Music Stand fig.00-01 Using the supplied screws, fasten the music stand to the back of the KF-90 as illustrated. Turn the screws clockwise to tighten them. To remove the music stand, support it with one hand while loosening the screws.
Page 17: Turning The Power On And Off
The sound from the built-in speakers stops. Now, sound is heard only through the headphones. Use the [Volume] knob on the KF-90 to adjust the volume of the headphones. Use Stereo headphones.
Page 18: Connecting A Microphone
• Lowering volume levels. About the Touch Screen The KF-90 makes use of a Touch Screen. This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by touching the screen. fig.00-10.j Immediately after the power is turned on, this screen appears.
Page 19: Basic Screen
These are called “Icons.” Using the Main Icons With the KF-90, you can many other screens besides the basic screen to do things. The main icons you can use on these screens are as follows. * You can adjust the contrast of the screen. Check out “Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen” (p.
Page 20 Before You Play MEMO...
Page 21: Quick Start
Quick Start...
Page 22: Playing The Keyboard
Playing the Keyboard Listening to the Demo Song You can watch the introductions of KF-90’s sound and keyboard, or listen to the demo songs, which use a variety of the KF-90’s built-in instrument sounds and Music Styles (accompaniment styles in various musical genres).
Page 23: Playing The Keyboard Like A Piano (One-Touch Piano)
Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-touch Piano) First, let’s try piano play. By pressing the One Touch Program [Piano] button you can instantly make the optimal settings for piano performances. fig.Q1-03 Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button. A Piano screen like the one shown below appears. fig.Q1-04.e When you finger the keyboard, the piano sound is produced.
Page 24: Performing With Various Instrument Sounds
Playing the Keyboard Performing with Various Instrument Sounds The KF-90 is able to produce the sounds of various instruments and effects. The various types of sounds are called “Tones.” The tones are divided into nine separate groups, each assigned to the Tone Select buttons.
Page 25: Handy Features For Selecting Tones ([Tone Navigator] Button)
Handy Features for Selecting Tones ([Tone Navigator] Button) Pressing the [Tone Navigator] button lets you use a handy feature when selecting tones. fig.Q1-07 Press the [Tone Navigator] button. A Tone Navigator screen like the one below appears. fig.Q1-08.e Touch the screen to choose the desired activity. Display Check It Out! Find Suitable...
Page 26: Practicing A Song Using Music Files (Piano Master)
KF-90. “Piano Master” can help you master your favorite songs. You can practice using commercially available Music Files, not just the included disk. About Music Files, take a look at “Music Files That the KF-90 Can Use” (p. 183). fig.Q1-12 Press the [Function] button.
Page 27 Playing the Keyboard MEMO...
Page 28: Playing With Accompaniment
Playing with Accompaniment Playing with Automatic Accompaniment ([Style Navigator] Button) Pressing the [Style Navigator] button lets you use a feature that makes play with automatic accompaniment even more enjoyable. fig.Q2-01 Press the [Style Navigator] button. A Style Navigator screen like the one below appears. fig.Q1-08.e Touch the screen to choose the desired activity.
Page 29 Enjoying Automatic Accompaniment with Ease (EZ Arranger) Let’s try playing using Automatic Accompaniment. Automatic Accompaniment is a feature that creates an accompaniment matched to the chords you specify with the left hand, making the performance more impressive and enjoyable. To use Automatic Accompaniment, you need to press some buttons and make the settings for Automatic Accompaniment, but EZ Arranger lets you use Automatic Accompaniment just by answering some onscreen questions.
Page 30: Playing With An Automatic Accompaniment (One-Touch Arranger)
Playing with Accompaniment Playing with an Automatic Accompaniment (One-touch Arranger) In this section we will explain how you use Automatic Accompaniment not using [Style Navigator]. When using Automatic Accompaniment, press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button. You can make the optimal settings for playing Automatic Accompaniment with just a single touch of this button.
Page 31 fig.Q2-07-2.e Touch Page < > and < to choose <Big Band>. Touch <Exit>. The previous screen appears. Use the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the tempo of the accompaniment. Press the [-] and [+] buttons at the same time to return to the basic tempo. Finger the “C”...
Page 32 Playing with Accompaniment fig.Q2-09.e Play the C Key on the keyboard. Left Right Left Little Brown Jug Intro 8 measures Press the Fill In [To Variation] to change the Accompaniment Pattern. Press the Intro/Ending [1] to sound the Ending.
Page 33 Playing with Accompaniment MEMO...
Page 34: Recording A Performance
Recording a Performance Recording a Song ([Composer Navigator] Button) You can use the KF-90's “Composer” section for simple recording and playback of your performances. When recording a song, try pressing the [Composer Navigator] button. fig.Q3-09 Press the [Composer Navigator] button.
Page 35 By changing the settings, you can play back portions of the data Play Mode using tones particular to the KF-90 Touch <Exit> to go back to the Composer Navigator screen. Touch <Exit> at the bottom left of the screen to end the Composer Navigator screen.
Page 36: Recording A Performance With Automatic Accompaniment
Recording a Performance Recording a Performance with Automatic Accompaniment In this section, we’ll record a performance with Automatic Accompaniment for “Little Brown Jug” on page 32. fig.Q3-01 Get ready to Record Press the [Song/Disk] button. The following screen appears. fig.Q3-02.e Touch <0:>...
Page 37 Use the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the tempo of the accompaniment. Start recording Press the Rec [ The KF-90 enters standby for recording. To stop recording, press the Stop [ Play on the left-hand section of the keyboard. Automatic accompaniment starts, and recording is started at the same time.
Page 38: Listening To The Recorded Performance
Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the power to the NOTE KF-90 is turned off. If you don’t want to lose your recorded performance, save it on a floppy disk. For information on how to save your song, see “Saving Songs to Floppy Disks”...
Page 39: Using Music Files
Listening to Music Files Here’s where you can know how to use the disk drive to listen to commercially available music files. You can also listen to KF-90 performance data saved on a floppy disk in the same way. fig.Q5-01 1, 2 Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk If you’re using the disk drive for the first time, be sure to read the important...
Page 40: Playing Back Music Files
Using Music Files Playing Back Music Files fig.Q5-03 Insert the floppy disk containing the songs into the disk drive (p. 39). Press the [Song/Disk] button. The Song/Disk screen appears. fig.Q5-04.e Touch the screen to choose a song. If there are more than five songs on the disk, touch Page < Touching <...
Page 41: Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play)
When the Following Screen is Displayed If there’s song data remaining in the internal memory, the screen shown below appears when you try to choose a song. fig.Q5-05.e If you don’t want to erase the song Touch <Cancel>. Save the song on a floppy disk. For information on how to save your song, see “Saving Songs to Floppy Disks”...
Page 42: Enjoying Karaoke Performances With Music Files
Using Music Files Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files You can connect a microphone into the Mic jack, and enjoy karaoke with the KF-90. For more on connecting a microphone, refer to “Connecting a Microphone” (p. 18). Karaoke music files must be purchased separately. When purchasing music files, please consult the vendor where you bought the KF-90.
Page 43: Adding The Effects To Your Voice
Adding the Effects to Your Voice You can connect a microphone into the Mic jack, and enjoy modifying your voice through the mic with the KF-90. fig.Q5-07 Press the [Vocal Effects] button. A Vocal Effects screen appears. fig.Q5-08.eps Touch the screen to choose the desired activity.
Page 44 Using Music Files Adjusting the Echo You can adjust the echo added to the sound from a microphone connected to the KF-90. Press the [Vocal Effects] button. A Vocal Effects screen appears. Touch <Echo>. fig.Q5-09.eps Touch <Echo> horizontal slider to adjust the amount of echo applied.
Page 45 Touch one of the icons on the screen. Here’s what the different icons do. Display Makes your voice sound like a child’s. Makes your voice sound like a big animal’s. Makes your voice sound like a robot’s. Makes your voice sound like a duck’s. Makes your voice sound like an alien’s.
Page 46: Adding Harmony
Using Music Files Adding Harmony You can sing with a harmony accompaniment, even when you’re playing solo. This is called the “Harmonist” function. Press the [Vocal Effects] button. The Vocal Effects screen appears. Touch <Harmonist>. Now you can use the Harmonist function. fig.Q5-11.eps Touch one of the icons for <Harmonist>...
Page 47 Display When you use the Harmonist function, the resonance setting for the piano NOTE (p. 144) may sometimes be reset. And the effects applied to the keyboard may be canceled. Touch the icon you selected in step 3 again to cancel the Harmonist function.
Page 48 Using Music Files Playing the Keyboard Notes with a Voice Scale You can have the melody that is sung into the microphone played using the KF-90's tones. When <Vocal Keyboard> function is ON, the Voice Transformer (p. 44) and the NOTE Harmonist function (p.
Page 49: Reference
Reference...
Page 50: Chapter 1 Performance
Chapter 1 Performance Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-touch Piano) You can make the optimal settings for a piano performance at the touch of a single button. fig.01-01 Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button. A Piano screen like the one shown below appears. fig.01-02.e_70 Settings are made for the following situations.
Page 51: Playing A Wide Variety Of Instrument Sounds
Playing a Wide Variety of Instrument Sounds The KF-90 comes with a large number of built-in instrument sounds and effects. This lets you enjoy performances with sounds matched to a wide range of musical genres. The various types of built-in sounds are called “Tones.”...
Page 52 Chapter 1 Performance Changing Tones with Value [-] [+] Or the Dial You can also use Value [-] [+] or the dial to change a Tone. When you use the Value [-] [+] button or the dial, the pages are switched automatically, without having to touch Page <...
Page 53: Combining The Sounds Of Two Instruments (Layer Play)
Combining the Sounds of Two Instruments (Layer Play) You can play two different sounds from a single key at the same time. This method of performance is called “Layer Play.” For instance, it’s possible to play the Tones for both Piano and Strings in combination. fig.01-06.e At the Basic screen, touch <Layer>...
Page 54 Chapter 1 Performance Changing the Tones On the Touch Screen, touch the name of the Tone you want to change. fig.01-09.e_70 Press one of the Tone Select buttons. The Tone Selection screen appears. Use Page < > and < > to switch screens, and touch the screen to choose a Tone.
Page 55: Playing Different Tones With The Left And Right Hands (Split Play)
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Play) The Split feature allows you to split the keyboard into two zones, then play a different sound in each zone. Such a division of the keyboard into right- and left-hand sections is called a “Split,”...
Page 56: Selecting A Different Tone In The Current Tone Group
Chapter 1 Performance Changing the Tones On the Touch Screen, touch the name of the Tone you want to change. Press one of the Tone Select buttons. The Tone Selection screen appears. Use Page < > and < > to switch screens, and touch the screen to choose a Tone.
Page 57: Shifting The Keyboard Pitch In Octave Steps (Octave Shift)
Use Page < > and < > to switch screens, and touch the screen to choose a Tone. You can also choose a Tone using the Value [-] and [+] buttons or the dial. Touch <Exit>. The Basic screen appears. Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave Shift) When the keyboard has been set up so that the right-hand and left-hand...
Page 58: Playing Drum Sounds
Chapter 1 Performance Playing Drum Sounds You can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects such as sirens and animal sounds. fig.01-15 Press the [Drums/SFX] button, getting its indicator to light up. When you finger the keyboard now, each key plays a different percussion- instrument sound.
Page 59: Playing Effect Sounds
Adding Reverberation to Sounds (The Reverb Effect) The KF-90 can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall.
Page 60: Effects Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth To Your Performances (Advanced 3D)
Chapter 1 Performance Effects Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to Your Performances (Advanced 3D) When performing along with the automatic accompaniment or the songs, you can add three-dimensional breadth to the sounds. This provides the pleasant effect of “wrapping” your performance within the accompaniment. fig.01-18 Press the [Advanced 3D] button.
Page 61 Selecting the part to apply Advanced 3D Effect With “Keyboard” in Advanced 3D set to On, you can select the Parts to which the 3D effect is applied when the keys are played. Touch <Options> at the Advanced 3D screen. The following display appears.
Page 62: Applying Effects To The Sound (Effects)
Chapter 1 Performance Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects) You can apply a wide range of different effects to the notes you play on the keyboard. Press one of the Tone Select buttons to choose a Tone to which you want to apply an Effect. The Tone Selection screen (p.
Page 63: Sounding The Metronome
Sounding the Metronome The KF-90 features a built-in metronome functions. You can start or stop the metronome sound simply by pressing the [Metronome] button. During playback of a song, or when performing with automatic accompaniment, the metronome sounds to the tempo and beat of the song in progress.
Page 64: Adjusting The Tempo
Press the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons to choose a tempo. The setting is at “120” when the KF-90 is powered up. You can also use the Value [-] [+] buttons or dial to adjust the tempo. Turn the dial clockwise for a faster tempo, or counterclockwise for a slower tempo.
Page 65: Changing The Beat Of Metronome
Changing the Beat of Metronome At the Metronome screen, touch <Beat>. The available choices for the beat appear at the bottom of the screen. Choose the beat from among the selections by touching your choice. You can scroll the display to one side or the other and show other choices for the beat by touching Changing How the Metronome Beat (Pattern) Sounds The metronome usually sounds one beat per quarter note, but you can...
Page 66: Changing The Type Of Sound
Chapter 1 Performance Changing the Type of Sound You can change the type of sound of the metronome. When you turn on the power, the setting is for “ordinary metronome sound.” At the Metronome screen, touch <Sound>. The type of sound appear at the bottom of the screen. Touch the screen to select a metronome sound.
Page 67: Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment
Music Style and Automatic Accompaniment What is Automatic Accompaniment? With the KF-90, just by pressing the One Touch Program [Arranger] button, you can select Automatic Accompaniment. Automatic Accompaniment is a feature that immediately plays an optimal accompaniment based on the accompaniment pattern of the Music Style and the chords you finger on the keyboard.
Page 68: About Chords
Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment About Chords A chord is a group of notes played at the same time. The pitch of the note that forms the base (the root note) is shown by a letter, and the type of constituent notes is shown by the chord type.
Page 69: Displaying The Chord Fingering On Screen (Chord Finder)
Displaying the Chord Fingering On Screen (Chord Finder) Whenever you are not sure how a certain chord is fingered, you can have the notes comprising the chord be shown in the screen. Press the [Style Navigator] button. The Style Navigator screen will appear. fig.02-02.e_70 On the screen, touch <Chord Finder>.
Page 70: Choosing A Music Style
Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment Choosing a Music Style You can choose a wide variety of Music Styles by pressing the Music Style button. The following buttons are called Music Style buttons. fig.02-04 When you press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button to change the Music Style, the played notes and tempo of the right-hand part of the keyboard change to the optimal Music Style, and the settings that let you play with Automatic Accompaniment are made right away.
Page 71: Choosing A Music Style From Data Disk
Press the Intro/Ending [1] or [2] button to play an ending and stop performance of the accompaniment. Choosing a Music Style from Data Disk You can use Music Styles on the Data Disk included with the KF-90, as well as User Styles saved on floppy disk (p. 137). fig.02-06 Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive.
Page 72: Playing Sounds With The Left Hand Along With The Automatic Accompaniment
Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment Playing Sounds with the Left Hand Along with the Automatic Accompaniment Ordinarily, when you perform while using the Automatic Accompaniment, no sound is produced from keys in the left part of the keyboard when they are pressed.
Page 73: Playing Just The Rhythm Pattern
Playing Just the Rhythm Pattern A Music Style can be made to sound only the Rhythm Pattern. Choose a Music Style. Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button. Press the [Start/Stop] button. Only the Rhythm Pattern of the selected Music Style is played. Adjusting the Tempo for Automatic Accompaniment fig.02-08...
Page 74: Playing A Music Style (Start/Stop)
Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment Playing a Music Style (Start/Stop) Pressing the One Touch Program [Arranger] button activates Sync Start for the accompaniment (which starts the accompaniment simultaneously when you play something in the lower section of the keyboard), and makes the setting for automatically playing an appropriate intro for the accompaniment.
Page 75: Starting At The Press Of A Button
Starting at the Press of a Button Press the [Sync/Reset] button, extinguishing the indicator. The indicator for the Intro/Ending [1] button also goes dark. Specify the chord on the lower-part of keyboard. Fingering a key on the left-hand section of the keyboard while the [Sync/ Reset] button’s indicator is dark causes a chord to be sounded.
Page 76: Playing The Count Sound At The End Of The Intro
Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro If an intro is played before your performance, you can have the count sound played to the end of the intro, allowing you to understand easily where you are to start playing.
Page 77: Modifying An Accompaniment
What’s a “Fill-In”? A short improvisational phrase inserted at the bar line is called a “Fill-In.” The KF-90 plays the optimal phrase for the selected Music Style. Adding a Fill-in Without Changing the Accompaniment Pattern You can play a fill-in without changing the accompaniment pattern by pressing whichever of the Fill In [To Original] and FIll In [To Variation] buttons that is flashing while a performance is in progress.
Page 78: Changing The Arrangement Of The Accompaniment
Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment Changing the Arrangement of the Accompaniment You can change the arrangement of an accompaniment during the performance of automatic accompaniment or while it is stopped. This function is called “Style Orchestrator.” There are four arrangement types of the accompaniment for each Music Style.
Page 79: Adding Harmony To The Right-Hand Part (Melody Intelligence)
Adding Harmony to the Right-hand Part (Melody Intelligence) You can add a harmony to the notes you play with the keyboard. While an automatic accompaniment is playing, a harmony matched to the chord you designate in the lower section of the keyboard is automatically added to the notes you play on the upper section.
Page 80: Adding Automatic Accompaniment To Regular Piano Performance (Piano Style Arranger)
If you like, however, you can make the KF-90 recognize chords from the entire keyboard, and perform without splitting the keyboard. This function is called the “Piano Style Arranger.”...
Page 81: Changing The Volume Balance For The Accompaniment And Keyboard
Changing the Volume Balance for the Accompaniment and Keyboard You can change the volume balance for the song and accompaniment and the notes played from the keyboard. Use the [Balance] knob to change the volume balance. Rotating the knob toward “Accomp” lowers the volume of the keyboard. Rotating the knob toward “Keyboard”...
Page 82 Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment fig.02-20_60/fig.02-21_60 This shows the volume balance of each keyboard tone during Layer play or Split play, or when playing percussion or effect sounds with the keyboard. Volume of percussion instruments/effects played with Drs/SFX the keyboard (p. 58). Lower Volume level of the Lower Part (p.
Page 83: Chapter 3 Some Handy Features
When you start playback of Music Files, the measure number on the Basic screen appears in reverse video. While this is in reverse video, the KF-90 is reading data from the floppy disk, so wait a few moments until it finishes.
Page 84: Displaying The Score
Chapter 3 Some Handy Features To go back to the beginning of the song Press the Reset [ ] button. To move to the end of the song Hold down the Stop [ button. Displaying the Score You can have the musical score of a recorded performance or a song from floppy disk be displayed.
Page 85: Adjusting The Tempo
Some notes on a Score Screen • When you start playback of music files, the score, the KF-90 is reading data from the floppy disk and making the score. Please wait until reading of the data is complete. • In the Score screen, some lyrics or notes could extend beyond the edges of the screen, and not be displayed.
Page 86: Determining The Tempo Using The Selected Interval
Touch <Exit> to go back to the Metronome screen. When using your voice to set the tempo, be sure to connect a microphone (optional) to the KF-90. For more on connecting a microphone, refer to “Connecting a Microphone” (p. 18).
Page 87: Playback With No Change In Tempo
Playback with No Change in Tempo If a song has difficult tempo changes, it can be effective to practice the song first at an unchanging tempo. Playback of a song at a steady tempo that doesn’t change is called “Tempo Muting.” Hold down the Stop [ [-] or [+] button.
Page 88: Counting Down Before A Performance Starts
Chapter 3 Some Handy Features Counting Down Before a Performance Starts When you’re playing along with a song, you can make sure that your playing is in time with the song by sounding a count before the song starts playing. This audible count before the playback of a song is called a “Count-In.”...
Page 89: Preventing The Part To Be Practiced From Sounding
Right-hand ment Part Part Part ] button. To learn more about music files, refer to “Music Files That the KF-90 Can Use” (p. 183). A Track button has performance data when < > appears under Track buttons for which <...
Page 90: Placing A Marker Within A Song
Chapter 3 Some Handy Features Placing a Marker Within a Song By setting markers at points in a song that you want to practice repeatedly, you can then easily move and repeatedly play back the selected measures. Placing/Erasing a Marker Within a Song You can place two separate markers (Marker A and Marker B) in one song.
Page 91: Playback From A Marker Location
Playback from a Marker Location At the marker screen, touch the measure number of the marker you want to move to. The position from which playback will start is moved to the location where marker A or marker B is set. Press the Play [ ] button to play back the song from the marker location.
Page 92: Playing Back To The Same Passage Over And Over
Chapter 3 Some Handy Features Playing Back to the Same Passage Over and Over You can play back a particular passage repeatedly. This is convenient when you want to practice the same passage a number of times. Press the [Composer Navigator] button. The Composer Navigator screen appears.
Page 93: Transposing The Key Of The Keyboard (Key Transpose)
Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose) You can transpose the key of a performance without having to shift the position of your fingers on the keyboard. This feature is called “Key Transpose.” In situations such as when providing accompaniment to a song, using the Key Transpose function to match the singer’s vocal register lets you easily transpose the sounds without changing the score.
Page 94: Transposing A Song For Playback
Chapter 3 Some Handy Features <Example> In this example, we’ll consider the C note in the key of C major to be the basic note. Counting from the tonic to the major third of C (E), there are four keys, including the black keys, so set the value to “+4.” fig.03-18 If you play C E G Transposing a song for playback...
Page 95: Checking Your Performance On Screen
Checking Your Performance On Screen You can play back a Music Files song or a previously recorded model song and compare your own performance with the screen as you play back the song. Press the [Function] button. The Function screen appears. Touch <Piano Partner>.
Page 96: Specifying The Part To Display
Chapter 3 Some Handy Features Specifying the Part to Display You can display a different Part of the model song. At the Keyboard screen or the Graph screen, touch <Options>. fig.03-22.e_70 Touch to switch the Part that’s displayed. Setting Lower Screen Upper Screen (Left) Upper Screen (Right) The upper display can show two parts simultaneously.
Page 97: Chapter 4 Recording And Saving The Performance
To display the Track buttons, press the [Song/Disk] button, and touch <Track> on the Song/Disk screen. With songs in the KF-90's internal memory, the Track buttons are shown when the Rec ] button is pressed. fig.04-03.e_60 A Track button has performance data when <...
Page 98: Recording Your Playing With Ease
If necessary, press the [Metronome] button to play the metronome. Press the Rec [ ] button. The Play [ ] button indicator will flash, and the KF-90 will be ready for recording. To cancel recording, press the Stop [ Press the Play [ ] button to start recording.
Page 99 Listening to the Recorded Songs Play back the recorded performance. Press the Reset [ ] button. Now you can play back the song from the beginning. Press the Play [ ] button. The recorded performance is played back. To stop playback, press the Stop [ If the following message appears If you’ve recorded a tune, the following message appears on the screen when you try to choose another song.
Page 100: Recording A Performance Using Automatic Accompaniment
Press the Rec [ ] button. The Play [ ] button indicator will blink, and the KF-90 will be ready for recording. To stop recording, press the Stop [ Specify a chord by playing it in the lower section of the keyboard to begin recording.
Page 101: Redoing A Recording
“Erasing the Sound Recorded at Specific Track Buttons” (p. 102). With songs in the KF-90's internal memory, the Track buttons are shown when the Rec [ ] button is pressed.
Page 102: Erasing A Recorded Song
Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance Erasing a Recorded Song You can erase a song that’s been recorded. Erasing using the buttons Hold down the [Song/Disk] button and press the Rec [ button. The following screen appears. fig.04-04_80 Touch <OK> to erase the recorded song. If you touch <Cancel>, the recorded tune is not erased.
Page 103: Changing How Recording Stops
Changing How Recording Stops You can change how recording is stopped when recording a performance using Automatic Accompaniment. Press the [Composer Navigator] button, getting its indicator to light up. The Composer Navigator screen appears. Touch <Rec. Mode>. fig.01-05.e_60 Touch <Rec Stop> Stop”...
Page 104: Recording Songs Starting With Pickups
Press the Rec [ ] button, turning on that button’s indicator. The KF-90 enters standby for recording. Press the Bwd [ ] button once. The measure number at the top-right area of the screen changes to “PU”...
Page 105: Composing An Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer)
Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer) You can enter its chord progression, the places where the accompaniment pattern changes, and so on to create an accompaniment for the song. This feature is called “Chord Sequencer.” With chord sequencer, you can create an accompaniment ahead of time and play along with this accompaniment using just your right hand.
Page 106 Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance Use the Music Style buttons and the touch screen to choose a Music Style. Touch <Exit>. You are returned to the Chord Sequencer screen. Enter the chord progression and the accompaniment pattern. Inputting Chords with the Chord Sequencer fig.04-09.e Change the accompaniment arrangements Select the accompaniment pattern (Division)
Page 107 Inputting Chords Without Playing the Keyboard You can use <Chord> at the bottom of the Chord Sequencer screen to specify chords on the screen. At the Chord Sequencer screen, touch <Chord>. The following screen will appear. fig.04-10.e_60 Touch the to specify a chord. Touch <Exit>...
Page 108: Creating A Rhythm Part With Ease
Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance Creating a Rhythm Part with Ease The KF-90 has a large number of onboard rhythm patterns. You can use these onboard rhythm patterns to create a rhythm part with ease. Press the [Composer Navigator] button, getting its indicator to light up.
Page 109: Saving Songs To Floppy Disks
Formatting Floppy Disks (Format) New floppy disks or disks that have been used on another device cannot be used with the KF-90 just as they are. The operation that readies floppy disks for use with the KF-90 is called “Format.”...
Page 110 Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance Touch <Disk> on the screen. A Song Disk Menu screen like the one shown below appears. fig.04-13.e_60 Make sure the write-protect tab on the floppy disk is positioned at “WRITE” (write enabled). fig.04-15.e Rear side of the disk Write Protect Tab With the label of the floppy disk facing upward, insert it...
Page 111: Saving Your Songs On Floppy Disk
Before using a new floppy disk or a floppy disk used on another device, it must be formatted on the KF-90. Take a look at “Formatting Floppy Disks (Format)” (p. 109). Make sure the write-protect tab on the floppy disk is positioned at “WRITE”...
Page 112 Touch Compatibility <KF> or <GS>. The KF-90 feature specially created tones, exclusive to the KF-90, which provide richer, more realistic musical expression on these instruments. However, song data recorded using these tones may not be reproduced correctly when played back on other instruments.
Page 113: Deleting Songs From Floppy Disks
Deleting Songs from Floppy Disks You can delete songs that have been saved to floppy disks. Make sure the write-protect tab on the floppy disk is positioned at “WRITE” (write enabled). For details, refer to p. 110. With the label of the floppy disk facing upward, insert it into the disk drive until it clicks into position.
Page 114: Changing The Order Of Songs On Floppy Disk
Floppy Disks (Format)” (p. 109). NOTE The measure number of the screen appears in reverse video while the KF-90 reads the song data from floppy disk. Don’t take the floppy disk out of the drive until the display returns to its original state.
Page 115: Chapter 5 Advanced Recording Function
Chapter 5 Advanced Recording Function In addition to the functions introduced in “Chapter 4 Recording and Saving Performances,” the KF-90 features a variety of other recording functions. Selecting the Recording Method You can use any of the four methods below to record with the KF-90.
Page 116: Recording While Erasing The Previous Recording (Replace Recording)
At the Rec Mode screen (p. 115), choose <Replace>. Touch <Exit> to go back to the previous screen. The KF-90 enters the Replace Recording mode. Follow the recording method in Chapter 4 (p. 97) or the procedures described in “Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)”...
Page 117: Re-Recording Part Of Your Performance (Punch-In Recording)
When you reach the specified interval, sounds are erased as recording starts; begin playing now. When the end of the specified interval is passed, recording stops, and the KF-90 returns to playback of the performance already recorded. Press the Stop [ ] button to stop playback.
Page 118: Multitrack Recording With 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)
The KF-90 is capable of multitrack recording of up to sixteen parts. Since each part’s performance is recorded using one tone, you can layer performances, using up to sixteen tones for the data in one song.
Page 119: The 16-Track Sequencer Screen
The 16-track Sequencer Screen When recording with 16-track Sequencer, display the 16- track Sequencer screen. Press the [Composer Navigator] button. Touch <16Tr. Sequencer>. The following screen will appear. This is called the “16- track Sequencer screen.” fig.05-04.e_50 Icon Description <1>-<16> Touch to select the part to be recorded, or the part whose settings are to be changed.
Page 120: Getting The Most Suitable Part Tones For The Musical Genre (Tone Set)
Tone, or set to mute out the sound for a single Part. * Because commercially available Roland SMF Music Data is also made up of 16 Parts for sounding the notes of individual instruments, you can change the settings for the individual Parts and play them back in the same way.
Page 121 fig.05-04.e_50 Touch the screen to choose the Part for which you want to make settings. Change the settings for the selected Part. Display Function Only the selected Part is played back. Solo Toggles playback of the selected Part on or off. Mute Clear Erases the performance information for the...
Page 122: Composing A Song That Changes The Beat Partway Through
Chapter 5 Advanced Recording Function Composing a Song That Changes the Beat Partway Through You can create songs that have beat changes during the course of the song. * You can’t change a song’s beat once it’s been recorded. Before recording the performance, determine the beat to be used.
Page 123: Changing The Tempo Within The Song
Changing the Tempo Within the Song You can add tempo changes to a recorded composition. The KF-90 stores song tempo information and performance data separately. Therefore, when making changes to the tempo in a song, you must record the changes in the tempo information independently of the performance data.
Page 124: Chapter 6 Editing Functions
Chapter 6 Editing Functions Choosing an Editing Function There is a variety of ways you can edit performances recorded using the KF-90 Track buttons or 16-track sequencer. Press the [Composer Navigator] button, getting its indicator to light up. The Composer Navigator screen appears.
Page 125: Copying A Measure
Track button or Part number of the copy source Choosing “All” copies all Parts. When you do this, <Dst> changes to “- - -.” Choosing “R.Pattern” copies the KF-90’s built-in Rhythm Patterns. For more information, take a look at “Copying a Rhythm Pattern” (p. 126).
Page 126: Copying A Rhythm Pattern
Chapter 6 Editing Functions Copying a Rhythm Pattern The KF-90 has a large number of onboard rhythm patterns. You can copy these rhythm patterns to create a rhythm part. For more information about the kind of Rhythm Patterns, please refer to “Rhythm Pattern List” (p. 177).
Page 127: Deleting A Specific Measure
Use the Value [-] [+] buttons or the dial to set the item. To cancel deletion of the measure, touch <Exit>. The deletion is canceled and the KF-90 goes back to the Song Edit screen. When you’re done making all the settings, touch <Execute>.
Page 128: Inserting A Blank Measure
Use the Value [-] [+] buttons or the dial to set the item. To cancel insertion of a blank measure, touch <Exit>. The insertion is canceled and the KF-90 goes back to the Song Edit screen. When you’re done making all the settings, touch <Execute>.
Page 129: Making A Measure Blank
Use the Value [-] [+] buttons or the dial to set the item. To cancel the erase operation, touch <Exit>. The erase operation is canceled and the KF-90 goes back to the Song Edit screen. When you’re done making all the settings, touch <Execute>.
Page 130: Exchanging Parts
Chapter 6 Editing Functions Exchanging Parts You can exchange the notes recorded for a particular part with the notes recorded for another part. This process of swapping parts is called “Part Exchange.” Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (p. 124) to choose <Part Exchange>. The following screen will appear.
Page 131: Modifying The Tone Changes In A Song
Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song In some songs, the instrument sound changes during the course of the song (that is, the Tone changes in the middle of a Part). In such songs, an instruction to switch the Tone is inserted at the place where you want the sound to change.
Page 132: Chapter 7 Using Other Functions
Chapter 7 Using Other Functions Creating an Original Style (User Style) The KF-90 has built-in Music Styles in a variety of genres, but you can also create your own original styles. An original style is called a “User Style.” You can use either of the two methods described below to create a User Style with the KF-90.
Page 133 A Style Composer Screen like the one shown below appears. fig.07-04.eps Display Part Rhythm Bass Accompaniment 1 Accompaniment 2 Accompaniment 3 <All Clear> Erase all of the data that has been input. <Mute> You can mute the sound of particular Parts in specific Divisions.
Page 134: Creating A Style From A Song You Composed Yourself (Style Converter)
Also, a song progresses in a sequence, such as intro, melody A, melody B, bridge, and ending. With the KF-90, such changes in songs are allocated to the following six performance states. The six performance states are called “Divisions” for Style.
Page 135 Creating a Style in Auto Mode Tips on creating a song • Use one of the major, minor, or diminished seventh chords to create the song. We recommend using diminished seventh chords to compose the song. • It can be convenient to record the sounds shown below for the Parts of the 16-track sequencer.
Page 136 Chapter 7 Using Other Functions * If you turn off the power or record a new User Style, any User Style you’ve previously recorded is lost. If you don’t want to lose it, you should save it on a floppy disk or in the internal memory.
Page 137: Saving A User Style
5 and 6 described in “Saving on the Floppy Disk.” Touch <Execute>. The User style is stored on the KF-90’s [Disk/User] button. * Never try to switch off the power while this operation is in progress.
Page 138: Deleting A User Style Saved On Floppy Disk
Program] button. This is handy for storing often-used combinations of styles, tone, and other settings. Such a set of stored settings is called a “User Program.” With the KF-90, you can store up to 36 User Programs in memory. Press the [User Program] button.
Page 139: Calling Up User Program
Touch <Execute> on the screen. The present panel settings (User Program) are stored on the KF-90’s [User Program] button. * Never try to switch off the power while this operation is in progress. Doing so may damage the internal memory, making it impossible to use this instrument.
Page 140: Saving User Programs On Floppy Disk
Chapter 7 Using Other Functions Saving User Programs on Floppy Disk You can save all User Programs now stored on the [User Program] button (internal memory) on floppy disk as a single set. Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. For details refer to “Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk”...
Page 141: Erasing A User Program Saved On A Floppy Disk
Erasing a User Program Saved on a Floppy Disk You can erase an entire set of User Programs saved on a floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. For details, refer to “Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk” (p. 39).
Page 142: Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings
Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings Changing the Settings for One Touch Piano You can change settings related to the piano performance in the Piano Customize screen. These settings remains in effect until you turn off the power. At the Piano screen (p. 50), touch <Customize> to display the screen shown below.
Page 143: Changing The Tuning
Changing the Tuning Choosing the Tuning You can play classical music such as baroque pieces using their original tuning. Most modern songs are composed and played with the assumption that equal temperament (the most common tuning in use today) will be used, but when classical music was composed, there were a wide variety of other tuning systems in existence.
Page 144: Adjusting Resonance
Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings Adjusting Resonance You can adjust this resonance (Sympathetic Resonance) when the damper pedal is depressed. At the Piano Customize screen (p. 142), touch <Resonance>. The following screen will appear. fig.08-07.eps Touch the <Standard>, <Advanced>, or <Demo> icon to choose the type of resonant sound.
Page 145: Fine Adjustment Of The Piano Tone
Fine Adjustment of the Piano Tone You can make more detailed adjustments to the piano’s tone. At the Piano Customize screen (p. 142), touch <Sound>. The following screen will appear. fig.08-06.e Touch the icons on the screen to adjust the piano sound.
Page 146: Changing How The Automatic Accompaniment Plays
Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings To make another key the split point, touch to move the cursor on screen. You can set the split point within a range of B1 to B6. Touch <Exit> to go back to the Arranger Option screen. See “Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Play)”...
Page 147: Canceling The Chord Intelligence Function
Canceling the Chord Intelligence Function The Chord Intelligence function (p. 68) is the function in Automatic Accompaniment that instantly recognizes the accompaniment chord that is to be played, merely when you press the key specifying the chord (the root). Although the Chord Intelligence function is normally turned on when you press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button and have Automatic Accompaniment play, you can turn off the Chord...
Page 148 The effect of smoothly raising or lowering the pitch of a played note is known as the “Bender Effect,” and the pitch’s range of change is called the “Bend Range.” With the KF-90, you can apply the bender effect by depressing and releasing a pedal.
Page 149: Changing The Settings For Score Screen
When playing back song data, the data is normally set to be played back using GS tones (tones compatible with other GS devices). By changing the settings, you can play back portions of the data using tones particular to the KF-90. Press the [Composer Navigator] button. The Composer Navigator screen appears.
Page 150: Changing The Settings For The Marker And The Count Sound
Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings Changing the Settings for the Marker and the Count Sound You can set markers at points within measures and change the sound used with the CountIn feature. To change these settings, use the following procedure to bring up the “Marker Option Screen.”...
Page 151: Adjusting The Standard Pitch (Master Tuning)
Adjusting the Standard Pitch (Master Tuning) The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key. For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument’s basic pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments.
Page 152: Changing The Type Of Chorus Effect
The effect of smoothly raising or lowering the pitch of a played note is called the “Bender Effect.” With the KF-90, you can assign the bender effect to a pedal, then apply the bender by depressing and releasing the pedal (p.
Page 153: Changing The Screen Settings
Changing the Screen Settings Some karaoke Music Files show lyrics on screen. You can hide the on-screen lyrics displayed by such music files. With the KF-90, you can also change the language and vary the contrast of the screen. Press the [Function] button.
Page 154: Maintaining Settings After The Power Is Turned Off (Memory Backup)
Touch <OK> to restore the settings to their factory defaults. When the setting is changed, the previous screen returns. Turn the KF-90 off, then on again. Touch <Cancel> to make the message disappear without changing the settings. * Never switch off the power while this operation is in progress! Doing so can damage the internal memory, making it impossible to use this instrument.
Page 155: Repositioning The Touch Screen
Repositioning the Touch Screen If you’ve been using the Touch Screen for some time, the pointer may be shifted, making the KF-90 react incorrectly. You should correct this displacement when necessary by performing calibration (repositioning). Press the [Function] button. Touch <System Setting>.
Page 156: Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices
Connecting MIDI Devices You can connect a MIDI sequencer and record performance data from the KF-90 or play performance data from the KF-90 on the sequencer. Also, when you connect a MIDI sound module, you can perform on the KF-90 and hear the sounds played through the MIDI sound module.
Page 157: Making The Connections
* The MT-80s has no MIDI Out connector. MIDI * When the KF-90 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to Local OFF. Refer to “Disconnecting the Keyboard from the Internal Sound Generator (Local On/Off)” (p. 158). Connecting with a MIDI Sound Module fig.09-...
Page 158: Selecting The Transmit Channel (Tx. Channel)
Select the transmit channel (1–16) of the KF-90. The channel setting is at “1” when the KF-90 is powered up. If the keyboard has been split into right-hand and left-hand sections, messages from the left-hand section are not sent.
Page 159: Synchronizing With Connected Midi Devices
MIDI device connected, then these operations can be performed by the KF-90. * Unless the above is set to either “Int” or “Auto,” the KF-90’s buttons cannot be used to adjust the KF-90’s tempo. Ordinarily, you should set this to “Int.”...
Page 160: Connecting To Audio Equipment
Connecting to Audio Equipment When you connect the KF-90 to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the KF-90 through the speakers on the audio equipment or record your performances on a tape recorder or other recording device. When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard phone plug (sold separately).
Page 161: Connecting A Computer
Connecting a Computer You can connect a computer on which a sequencing program such as Roland Visual MT is installed and play sounds from the software sound generator through the KF-90’s speakers or save songs recorded on the KF-90 on the computer.
Page 162: Appendices
No sound is heard (when a MIDI instrument is connected). Have all devices been switched on? (p. 156) Is the Computer switch on the rear of the KF-90 set to “MIDI”? (p. 156) No sound is heard when the keyboard is played.
Page 163 The recorded performance has disappeared. Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the power to the KF-90 is turned off or a song is selected. A performance cannot be restored once it’s been deleted, so be sure to save it on a floppy disk before you turn off the power (p.
Page 164: If This Message Appears On Screen
] button to play the song. Indication: Error.30 Meaning: The internal memory capacity of the KF-90 is full. Save the song or music style data on a floppy disk to delete the song data or the User style stored on the KF-90 memory.
Page 165 Connect it properly and securely. Indication: Error.42 Meaning: An excessive amount of performance data has been sent to KF-90 in one time and therefore could not be recorded. Change the tempo more slowly to record the performance again. Indication: Error.43...
Page 166: Tone List
Tone List [Piano] Group Grand Piano1 Ballad Piano Bright Piano Piano Choir PianoStrings Air Grand Rock Piano Honky-tonk Honky-tonk 2 Harpsi.Singl Harpsi.Doubl Harpsichord Grand Piano2 Bell Piano Piano Oohs Synth Harpsi Harpsi.o Coupled Hps. UprightPiano MIDI Piano1 MIDI Piano2 Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 3 [E.Piano] Group...
Page 167 [Synth] Group JP SuperSaw LM PureLead SquareWave2 Holy Voices New Age Pad Sugar Key Natural Lead 2600 SubOsc Acid Guitar Org Bells Clear Bells Fantasia LM Square Warm SquPad HollowReleas Soft Crystal Crystal Fantasia 2 FM Lead 1 FM Lead 2 Mg Lead Harpvox CC Solo...
Page 168 Tone List [Voice/GS] Detuned Or.1 Detuned Or.2 Group Church Org.1 Jazz Scat Church Org.2 Dreamy Choir Church Org.3 Humming Full Organ 4 Rich Choir Jazz Organ 1 Doos Voice Rock Organ2 Choir Oohs Reed Organ Pop Voice Accordion Fr SynVox Accordion It Thum Voice GS Harmonica...
Page 169 Horse-Gallop Steel-strGt* Bird 2 Jazz Guitar* Telephone 1 Clean Gt.* Telephone 2 Muted Gt.* DoorCreaking Funk Gt.* Door OverdriveGt* Scratch Dist.Guitar* Windchime Gt.Harmo* Helicopter Acoustic Bs* Car-Engine Fingered Bs* Car-Stop Picked Bs.* Car-Pass Fretless Bs* Car-Crash Slap Bass 1* Siren Slap Bass 2* Train Synth Bass1*...
Page 170: Drum/Sfx Set List
Drum/SFX Set List * -----: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. R&B Snare Rock Snare Rock Snare Pop Snare m Pop Snare Ghost Pop Snare m Finger Snap 707 Claps Hand Clap [EXC7] Hand Clap2...
Page 171 Falamenco Hi-Timbale Falamenco Lo-Timbale Falamenco Tmbl Flam Shekere 1 Shekere 2 Low Bongo Mute High Bongo Mute ----- ----- ----- ----- Falamenco HC Falamenco HC Bongo Cowbell ----- Bongo Cowbell ----- ROCK JAZZ BRUSH Falamenco Hi-Timbale Falamenco Hi-Timbale Falamenco Lo-Timbale Falamenco Lo-Timbale Falamenco Tmbl Flam Falamenco Tmbl Flam...
Page 172 Drum/SFX Set List STANDARD* ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Std Kick 2’ Kick 1 Side Stick Std Snr 1 Hand Clap Std Snr 2 Low Tom 2 Closed Hi-hat 1’...
Page 173 TR-808 ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Std Kick 2 808 Bass Drum 1 808 Rim Shot 808 Snare Drum Hand Clap Snare Drum 2 808 Low Tom 2 808 CHH...
Page 174 Drum/SFX Set List ORCHESTRA ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap Close Hi-hat [EXC1] Pedal Hi-hat [EXC1] Open Hi-hat [EXC1] Ride Cymbal Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Concert BD 2 Concert BD 1 Side Stick Concert SD Castanets Concert SD Timpani F...
Page 175: Music Style List
Music Style List [Pop] Pop Jazz Michael'sPop Groovin 70's 1 70's 2 Latin Pop House Pop Euro Dance Fusion Medium Pop Funk Pop Contemporary 8Beat Pop 1 8Beat Pop 2 16Beat Pop 1 Cool Al Light Pop West Coast Surf'fun 50's Pop 1 50's Pop 2 Beach Sound...
Page 176 Music Style List [Latin] Mambo Latin Plena Bossa Nova 1 Bossa Nova 2 Bossa Nova 3 Merengue Bomba Salsa Fast Bossa Slow Beguine Slow Bossa Rhumba Samba Chacha [World] Mariachi Island German Rock Gospel Shout ClassicCntry Country Song Ireland Scotland 6/8 Paris Waltz Tejano Gospel Pop...
Page 177: Rhythm Pattern List
Rhythm Pattern List Prythm Pattern 8 Beat 1 8 Beat 2 8 Beat 3 8 Beat 4 16Beat 1 16Beat 2 Rock 1 Rock 2 House 1 House 2 Shuffle1 Shuffle2 Brush Swing 1 Swing 2 Waltz March 1 March 2 BossaNova Samba 1 Samba 2...
Page 178: Chord List
Chord List symbol : Indicates the constituent note of chords. symbol : Chord shown with an “ ”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “ ” (p. 68). C#M7 C#m7 Cdim C#dim Cm7 ( 5 ) C#m7 ( 5 ) Caug C#aug...
Page 179 F#M7 A M7 F#m7 A m7 F#dim Gdim A dim F#m7 ( 5 ) Gm7 ( 5 ) A m7 ( 5 ) F#aug Gaug A aug F#sus4 Gsus4 A sus4 F#7sus4 G7sus4 A 7sus4 F#m6 A m6 B M7 B m7 Adim B dim...
Page 180: Effects List
Effects List Display Chorus Makes sounds broader and fatter. Stereo Chorus A stereo chorus. Hexa Chorus A multilayer chorus. A chorus with a tremolo effect. Tremolo Chorus Space D A clear chorus. Rotary Adds a rotary-speaker effect. Stereo Delay Delays the sound with a stereo effect. Modulation Delay Adds a wavering effect to the delayed sound.
Page 181: Demo Song List
His writing credits include commercial music for BBC radio and television, as well as scoring jazz and classical works. Having been a product specialist for Roland U.K., John is now actively involved in music software composing/programming for both Roland Japan and various music publishers. Quite recently his “Musical Picture Book,”...
Page 182: Data Disk Song List
Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder. Title Composer Copyright J. S. Bach © 1992 Roland Corporation E. Satie © 1997 Roland Corporation W. A. Mozart © 1996 Roland Corporation R. Schumann ©...
Page 183: Music Files That The Kf-90 Can Use
KF-90, the performance information is sent from the floppy disk to the piano, and played faithfully by the piano. This is different than a CD, since the music file does not contain a recording of the sound itself.
Page 184: Glossary
This is called the “One Touch Arranger” (p. 67). Bouncing Ball The flashing dot that moves in a semicircular pattern across the screen of the KF-90 is called a “Bouncing Ball” (p. 63). Chord Two or more notes sounding at the same time (p. 68). Division The six performance states that make up a Music Style are called “Divisions”...
Page 185 Glossary Tone Tones are the musical instruments or effect sounds stored in the internal memory of the KF-90. The display shows “TONE.” Tuning Curves Graphic representations of the changes in pitch of the equally-tempered tuning versus those of actual tunings are...
Page 186: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Imple DIGITAL PIANO Model KF-90 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...
Page 187: Main Specifications
Main Specifications <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys Progressive Hammer Action mechanism Touch Sensitivity 100 Levels Keyboard Mode Whole Split (adjustable Split Point) Layer Arranger Piano Style Arranger Manual Drum/SFX <Sound Source> Conforms to GM2/GS Max. Polyphony Stereo 64 voices Tones 9 groups 608 variations (including 16 drum sets, 1 SFX set) Temperament 8 types, selectable tonic Stretched Tuning...
Page 188 52-1/16 (W) x 16-5/8 (D) x 30-1/2 (H) inches Weights (Without the music rest) Piano (KF-90): 30 kg / 66 lbs 3 oz Stand (FPS-9: Sold separately): 9.1 kg / 20 lbs 1 oz Total: 39.1 kg / 86 lbs 4 oz...
Page 189: Index
Index Numerics 16-Track Sequencer ... 118 5 Track buttons ... 97 Advanced 3D ... 60 All Song Play ... 41 Ambience ... 142 Arrangement ... 78 Audio Equipment ... 160 Auto Punch In/Out ... 117 Automatic Accompaniment ... 28, 67 Basic Screen ...
Page 190 Index Metronome ... 63 Animation ... 63 Beat ... 65 Sound ... 66 Tempo ... 64 Tempo Marks ... 64 Volume ... 66 MIDI ... 156 MIDI Devices ... 156 MIDI Ensemble ... 159 MIDI Sync ... 159 Mix Recording ... 116 Music Files ...
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Page 194 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676 Al Fanny Trading Office...
Page 195: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Roland KF-90 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Panel Descriptions

Before You Play

Quick Start

Playing the Keyboard

Playing with Accompaniment

Recording a Performance

Using Music Files

Reference

Chapter 1 Performance

Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment

Chapter 3 Some Handy Features

Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance

Chapter 5 Advanced Recording Function

Chapter 6 Editing Functions

Chapter 7 Using Other Functions

Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings

Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices

Appendices

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