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 © 2003 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
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Page 3: Using The Unit Safely
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Page 4 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Page 5 111: Selection • If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions. • Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.
Page 6: Important Notes
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Page 7: Additional Precautions
• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KR Intelligent Piano. While the KR 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 10 Introduction ❍ A Variety of Support Functions for Fostering Rich Musical Abilities You can use the “DigiScore” feature, which lets you specify the information to be shown in the score display, including notes, fingerings, and even a “bouncing ball” that keeps the rhythm for the current performance.
Page 11: How To Use This Manual
• The text incorporates KR-17 screen shots and panel diagrams. Thus, there will be some portions where the information differs from that for the KR-15. • For easier readability, some screens and colors used here may differ in part from actual screens and colors.
Page 12: Panel Descriptions
* The panel diagrams shown in this owner’s manual are those of the KR-17. Power 1. [Power] switch Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 21). * The KR-15’s [Power] switch is positioned to the left of the keyboard. 2. [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume (p. 22). 3. [Brilliance] knob Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p.
Page 13: Main Buttons
26 27 28 23. Main Buttons → See the Quick Start [Select/Listen to a Song], [Disk] button Use this button to select internal songs or songs from floppy disk (p. 77). [Song Stylist] button [Music Assistant] button [Score Display] button Displays scores (p.
Page 14: Bottom Panel
Panel Descriptions Bottom Panel 1. AC Inlet Connect the included power cable to this inlet (p. 20). 2. Input jacks These jacks can be connected to another sound generating device or an audio device, so that the sound of that device will be output from the KR’s speakers (p.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Conventions Used in This Manual...11 Panel Descriptions...12 Before You Start Playing ...18 Opening and Closing the Top (KR-17) ...18 Opening and Closing the Top (KR-15) ...19 Raising the Music Stand ...19 Using the Music Holders (KR-15)...19 Opening and Closing the Lid...20 Connecting the Power Cord...20...
Page 16 Contents How to Use the Remote Control...85 About the Remote Control ...86 Chapter 4 Practice Functions ...88 Displaying the Score ...88 Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds (Touch the Notes) ..89 Making Detailed Settings for the Score Display...90 Saving Scores as Image Data ...91 Practicing Songs with the Practice Function ...92 Adjusting the Tempo ...95 Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in Time...
Page 17 Tone List...184 Drum Set List...186 SFX Set List ...190 Effects List...191 Music Style List (KR-17) ...192 Music Style List (KR-15) ...193 Chord List ...194 Internal Song List...196 Rhythm Pattern List ...199 Parameters Stored to Internal Memory ...200 Music Files That the KR Can Use ...201 The KR allows you to use the following music files...201...
Page 18: Before You Start Playing
Before You Start Playing Opening and Closing the Top (KR-17) Opening only the front top Children must not be permitted to open or close the top on their own—adult supervision is required. Because the top is very heavy, always use two or more people when opening and closing the top, and be sure to handle it carefully.
Page 19: Opening And Closing The Top (Kr-15)
Opening and Closing the Top (KR-15) Raising the Music Stand Gently raise the music stand, then secure it in place. To collapse the stand, fold in the metal fittings while supporting the stand with both hands and gently fold down the stand.
Page 20: Opening And Closing The Lid
Although the KR-17’s cover is designed to close slowly when you let go of it, it will close immediately if it has been opened only slightly. Take care not to catch or pinch your fingers in the cover. KR-15 fig. Connecting the Power Cord →...
Page 21: Connect The Pedal Cable
Connect the Pedal Cable Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the rear panel of the KR. fig.00-01 Turning the Power On and Off NOTE Turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
Page 22: Adjusting The Sound's Volume And Brilliance
Before You Start Playing Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume. Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the brightness of the sound. fig.00-07.e Mellow The mark at the top of the Volume knob indicates the volume level typically produced by an acoustic piano.
Page 23: Connecting An External Display
Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer monitor or other such external display to the instrument, and display scores and lyrics on the larger screen, and display whatever images as you like. For more about the external display settings, refer to “Changing the Settings for Showing Images with the External Display (External Display)”...
Page 24: About The Touch Screen
Before You Start Playing About the Touch Screen The KR makes use of a touch screen. This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by touching the screen lightly. NOTE The touch screen is operated by touching it lightly with your finger. Pressing hard, or using a hard object can damage the touch screen.
Page 25: Using The Main Icons
■ Using the Main Icons You can many other screens besides the Basic screen to do things. The on-screen graphics that appear three dimensional work like buttons. These are called “Icons.” The main icons you can use on these screens are as follows. Some screens consist on two or more pages.
Page 26: Chapter 1 Performance
Chapter 1 Performance Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano) You can create the optimal settings for a piano performance with the press of a single button. fig.panel1-1 Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button. A “Piano screen” like the one shown below will appear. fig.d-piano.eps_60 When you press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, the KR will switch to the following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.
Page 27: Performing With A Variety Of Tones (Tone Buttons)
Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons) The KR comes with a many built-in instrument sounds and effects. This lets you enjoy perform in a wide range of musical styles. The built-in sounds are called “Tones.” The sounds are organized into six tone groups, which are assigned to the [Tone] buttons.
Page 28: Playing Percussion Instruments Or Sound Effects
Chapter 1 Performance ■ Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects You can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects like sirens and animal sounds. fig.panel1-2 Press the [Select Various Tones] button and watch the indicator light up. Touch <Drums> or <SFX>. fig.d-drum.eps_60 Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound.
Page 29: Using Keywords To Search For Tones (Tone Search)
■ Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search) You can search for tones that match the conditions you set for instrument or musical style. You can also search the tones using the first character of the tone name. Press any Tone button. The tone selection screen appears.
Page 30: Performing With Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer)
Chapter 1 Performance Performing with Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer) Two tones sounding together when you press a single key is referred to as a “layer performance.” For instance, it’s possible to play the Tones for both Piano and Strings simultaneously. fig.layer.e Touch <Layer>...
Page 31: Playing Different Tones With The Left And Right Hands (Split)
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each section is called “split performance.” The boundary key is called the “split point.” The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area. Each time power to the keyboard is turned on, the split point is reset to “F#3.”...
Page 32: Turning On Layer And Split Performance Simultaneously
Chapter 1 Performance Turning On Layer and Split Performance Simultaneously Turning on both layer performance and split performance allows you to split the keyboard into two sections while playing two layered Tones in the right-hand part. fig.d-layersplit.eps_60 ■ Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave Shift) When using layer performance (p.
Page 33: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the KR. Reverb makes it sound as if you are playing in a concert hall. fig.panel1-3 Press the [Reverb] button and watch the its indicator light up. A “Reverb screen”...
Page 34 Chapter 1 Performance Touch the slider beneath the icons to adjust the effect selected. Touch and slide the knob on the screen to the right for a deeper reverb, and to the left for less. You can also move the slider with the [-] [+] buttons and the dial. Pressing the [-] [+] buttons simultaneously returns the slider to the initial value.
Page 35: Adding A Surround Sound To The Accompaniment And Reverb (Surround)
Adding a Surround Sound to the Accompaniment and Reverb (Surround) You can connect an amp or external speaker to the Aux jack and play accompaniment and reverb sounds through it. By using an external speaker this way, it will seem that you are surrounded by the accompaniment or reverb. This is called the “surround effect.”...
Page 36: Changing The Amount Of Surround Accomp
Chapter 1 Performance ■ Changing the Amount of Surround Accomp Press the [Surround] button and watch the indicator light up. Touch <Surround Accomp> to display the Surround Accomp screen. Touch <Options>. Touch the “External” and “Internal” sliders to adjust the volume levels of the external speaker and the KR’s speaker.
Page 37: Broadening The Reverb Sound
■ Broadening the Reverb Sound Connect amp or external speaker to the Aux jack. Press the [Surround] button and watch the indicator light up (p. 35). Touch <Surround Reverb>. The following “Surround Reverb screen” appears. The reverb sounds from the external speaker and the KR’s internal speaker. When you touch <Exit>, the Surround effect is activated, and you return to the previous screen.
Page 38: Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth To The Sounds You Play (Advanced 3D)
Chapter 1 Performance Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to the Sounds You Play (Advanced 3D) You can add three-dimensional breadth to the sounds you play with automatic accompaniment (p. 58), or to internal songs or music files. With this effect, called “Advanced 3D,” you seem to be surrounded by the sound of the performance. fig.panel1-4 Press the [Surround] button and watch the indicator light up.
Page 39 ❍ Selecting the tone to which the effect is applied With “Keyboard” in Advanced 3D set to On, you can select the parts to which the 3D effect is to be applied when the keyboard is played. Press the [Surround] button and watch the indicator light up. Touch <Advanced 3D>.
Page 40: Adjusting The Sound To Achieve The Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer)
Chapter 1 Performance Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer) The KR features a built-in, five-band digital equalizer. An equalizer boosts or cuts specific sound pitches (frequency ranges) to adjust the sound balance for the overall performance. For example, you can boost the highs to get a crisper sound, or boost the low end for a more powerful sound.
Page 41: Storing The Settings
Settings Displayed Value -60–0–+60 -60–0–+60 – -60–0–+60 High Master Level -60–0–+60 You can also move the slider with the [-] [+] buttons and the dial. Pressing the [-] [+] buttons simultaneously returns the slider to “0.” When you touch <Exit>, the equalization is placed in effect, and you return to the previous screen.
Page 42: 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. First, press the Tone button to select a Tone (p. 27). The “Tone selection screen” appears. Then, touch <Effects>.
Page 43: Adding Effects To Mic Vocals (Vocal Effect)
Adding Effects to Mic Vocals (Vocal Effect) With a microphone connected, you can add effects to the microphone vocals. Adding effects to the vocals is referred to as “Vocal Effect.” ❍ How to select Vocal Effect fig.panel1-5 Press the [Vocal Effect] button. The “Vocal Effects screen”...
Page 44 Chapter 1 Performance Cancelling the Vocal Effect Press the [Vocal Effect] button and watch the indicator light go out. The Vocal Effect function is cancelled. ❍ Adjusting the Echo (Echo) Touch <Echo> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 43). fig.d-vo-echo.eps_60 Touch the bar graph to adjust the amount of echo applied to the vocal.
Page 45: Altering Vocals (Transformer)
❍ Altering Vocals (Transformer) You can modify the way your voice sounds through the microphone. This is called the “Voice Transformer” function. Touch <Transformer> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 43). fig.d-vo-trans.eps_60 Touch any one of the icons. Here’s what the different icons do.
Page 46 Chapter 1 Performance ❍ Adding Harmonies (Harmonist)—Models Equipped With Moving Key You can sing with a harmony accompaniment, even when you’re playing solo. This is called the “Harmonist” function. Touch <Harmonist> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 43). Touch to switch the screen.
Page 47 Cancelling the Effect Touch the Harmonist type you selected in Step 2 again. The Harmonist function is cancelled. Touch <Exit> to go back to the Vocal Effects screen. ❍ Adding Harmonies (Harmonist)—Models Without Moving Key You can sing with a harmony accompaniment even when you’re playing solo. This is called the “Harmonist”...
Page 48 Chapter 1 Performance ❍ Enabling the start of songs and automatic accompaniment with the sound of your voice (Vocal Count-In) You can start songs and the Automatic Accompaniment by counting into the microphone. Touch <Vocal Count In> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 43). fig.d-vo-coin.eps_60 Touch <Arranger>...
Page 49 If the <OFF> icon is selected, touch the <ON> icon. Touch any of the icons to select a Tone. You can also select the Tone by pressing the Tone button. When you sing into the microphone, the sung pitches are played using the selected Tone.
Page 50 Chapter 1 Performance ❍ Adding harmonies to a specified part (Music Files) —Models Without Moving Key When you sing while playing back a specified part from song data, harmony is added based on pitches of the specified part. Select the song to which you want to add harmony. If selecting a song on a floppy disk, insert the floppy disk in the disk drive.
Page 51: Enjoying Karaoke Performances With Music Files
■ Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files Connect a microphone. Adjust the volume level and the amount of echo applied. On the KR, use the Vocal Effect function to adjust the echo (p. 44). You can also enjoy this effect with the Voice Transformer function (p. 45) and Harmonist function (p.
Page 52: Using The Metronome And Rhythm (Rhythm Partner)
Chapter 1 Performance Using the Metronome and Rhythm (Rhythm Partner) The KR features a built-in metronome. Additionally, you can have Rhythm patterns play, in the same manner as the metronome, just by pressing the [Rhythm] button. The combination of the internal metronome and rhythm functions is called “Rhythm Partner.”...
Page 53: Changing The Metronome Settings
■ Changing the Metronome Settings ❍ Adjusting the tempo You can adjust the tempo of the metronome. The tempo of the metronome changes automatically if you use an Automatic Accompaniment or play back a song. Press the Tempo [-] or [+] buttons to adjust a tempo. You can adjust the metronome tempo over a range of The metronome is automatically set to Pressing the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously returns the selected song...
Page 54: Changing The Volume
Chapter 1 Performance ❍ Changing the volume The volume of the metronome can be adjusted to ten different levels. On the Metronome screen, touch <Volume>. The available choices for the volume level appear at the bottom of the screen. Touch the volume icon you’ve selected. When you touch other volume levels.
Page 55: Changing The Animation
❍ Changing the Animation A metronome that moves along with the tempo is usually displayed at the center of the Metronome screen. You can change that picture to an animated bouncing ball, or other animation. On the Metronome screen, touch the <Type>. The animation type will change.
Page 56: Playing Rhythm
Chapter 1 Performance ■ Playing Rhythm The KR features numerous internal rhythm patterns, which, like the metronome, can be played and stopped with the press of a single button. Playing rhythm patterns instead of the metronome lets you enjoy performances that feel like live sessions.
Page 57 ❍ Changing the volume The rhythm volume can be adjusted to ten different levels. On the Rhythm screen, touch <Volume>. The available choices for volume level appear at the bottom of the screen. Select a volume icon. When you touch other volume levels.
Page 58: Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment What is Automatic Accompaniment? Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button for Automatic Accompaniment’s optimum settings. Automatic Accompaniment is a function that provides you with accompaniment in a variety of musical genres, just by specifying chords in the left hand.
Page 59: Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment (One-Touch Arranger)
Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment (One-Touch Arranger) Here’s how to create the settings for Automatic Accompaniment. fig.panel2-1 Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button. The Basic screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-arrbasic.eps_60 Observe the settings: • The keyboard is split into left- and right-hand parts, with accompaniment chords specified for the left-hand side of the keyboard.
Page 60: About Chords
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment ■ About Chords A chord is produced when several notes are played simultaneously. Chords are indicated by the pitch of the fundamental note of the chord (the root) and the chord type, which is determined by the other notes of the chord. For example, the C m chord is expressed in terms of the root note “C”...
Page 61: Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder)
■ Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder) Whenever you are not sure how a certain chord is fingered, you can display the notes of the chord on the screen. On the Basic screen, touch < fig.d-arrbasic.eps_60 Touch the root of the chord you want to learn about. The chord fingering appears on screen.
Page 62: Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons) You can select a variety of different Music Styles by pressing the Music Style buttons. Music Styles are divided into six groups, with each assigned to one of the Music Style buttons.
Page 63: Selecting Music Styles On Floppy Disks
Touch <Exit>. The display returns to the Basic screen. When you play a chord in the left-hand part of the keyboard, the selected Music Style is automatic. ■ Selecting Music Styles on Floppy Disks You can play other User Styles saved to floppy disks or User memory (p. 149). fig.panel2-3 Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive (p.
Page 64: Using Keywords To Search For Music Styles (Style Search)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment ■ Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles (Style Search) You can search for Music Styles that match the tempo of the song, musical genre, or other criteria you set. You can also search Music Styles using the first character of the Style names. Press one of the Music Style buttons.
Page 65: Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns
Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns You can also play only the rhythm patterns of Music Styles. fig.panel2-4 Select a Music Style (p. 62). Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button. The performance is set so that only the rhythm patterns are played. Press the [Intro/Ending] button.
Page 66: Starting And Stopping The Accompaniment
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment Pressing the One Touch Program [Arranger] button activates Sync Start for the accompaniment (which starts the accompaniment simultaneously when you play on the lower section of the keyboard), and automatically sets an appropriate intro for the accompaniment.
Page 67: Starting At The Press Of A Button
❍ Starting at the press of a button Press the [Intro/Ending] button and [Start/Stop] button simultaneously, and the indicators lights go out. The Sync Start function is cancelled. Play a chord on the lower part of keyboard. Choose the chord to be played when the accompaniment begins playing. Press the [Intro/Ending] button or the [Start/Stop] button.
Page 68: Having A Count Sound Play At The End Of The Intro (Countdown)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment ■ Having a Count Sound Play at the End of the Intro (Countdown) If an intro plays before your performance, you can have a count-in sound played to the end of the intro, helping you hear when to start playing. fig.countdown.e Ex: 4/4 Press the [Metronome] button and watch the indicator light up.
Page 69: Modifying An Accompaniment
Modifying an Accompaniment When you use Automatic Accompaniment, you can easily add Fill Ins to the accompaniment patterns, change arrangements, and make other changes. ■ Changing the Accompaniment Pattern (Fill In Buttons) There are two accompaniment patterns: the Original, and a Variation. In addition, a fill-in (or short phrase) is added at the points where the accompaniment patterns change, which adds more interest to the song.
Page 70: Changing The Instrumental Makeup Of Music Styles (Style Orchestrator)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment ■ Changing the Instrumental Makeup of Music Styles (Style Orchestrator) You can change the arrangement of an accompaniment. This function is called “Style Orchestrator.” Each Music Style has four different accompaniment arrangements. fig.panel2-8 Press the [Style Orchestrator] button and watch the indicator light up. The instrument is set to allow you to change the arrangement with the Performance Pads.
Page 71: Playing Phrases (Phrase)
■ Playing Phrases (Phrase) You can play sound effects and other short phrases. fig.panel2-9 Press the [Phrase] button and watch the indicator light up. The instrument is set so that phrases play with the Performance Pads. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-phrase.eps_60 Touch to choose the type of phrase.
Page 72: Adding Harmony To The Right-Hand Part (Melody Intelligence)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part (Melody Intelligence) You can add harmony to the notes you play on the keyboard. While an Automatic Accompaniment is playing, the matching harmony is automatically added to the notes you are playing with the right hand. This function is called “Melody Intelligence.”...
Page 73: Playing Sounds In The Left Hand During A Performance (Lower Tone)
Playing Sounds in the Left Hand During a Performance (Lower Tone) Normally, when using Automatic Accompaniment in a performance, sounds are not produced by playing the left-hand part of the keyboard. When you touch the <Lower> icon, you can have Tones from the left side of the keyboard play simultaneously with the Automatic Accompaniment.
Page 74: Playing The Piano With Accompaniment Added (Piano Style Arranger)
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added (Piano Style Arranger) Usually with Automatic Accompaniment, you play chords on the left-hand side of the keyboard and the melody on the right-hand side. Chords can also be recognized over the entire keyboard, allowing you to perform using Automatic Accompaniment without splitting the keyboard.
Page 75: Adjusting The Volume Balance For Each Part (Balance)
Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part (Balance) You can adjust the volume balance between the accompaniment and the keyboard, and the volume balance for each of the parts in a Music Style. ■ Changing the Volume Balance between the Accompaniment and the Keyboard (Balance Knob) You can change the volume balance between a song and accompaniment and the notes you play on the keyboard.
Page 76 Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Display Rhythm Music Style Rhythm Part Bass Bass, Bass Tone (p. 67) Accompaniment 1, Accompaniment 2, Accomp Accompaniment 3, Chord Tone (p. 67) Short phrases sounded when the Performance Pads Phrase are pressed (p. 71). fig.d-partbal2.eps_60 This shows the volume balance between the keyboard’s Tones when either layer performance (p.
Page 77: Chapter 3 Song Playback
Chapter 3 Song Playback Playing a Song Now, let’s try practicing while playing back internal songs, commercial music files, and songs saved to floppy disks. You can use rewind or fast-forward to go to any desired measure, and play back from that point.
Page 78: Playing Back
Chapter 3 Song Playback When you touch < >, songs selected from all of the internal songs are played in random order. When you touch < >, all of the songs in the genre you have selected are played in order, starting from the selected song. When the last song is finished, playback resumes from the initial song.
Page 79: Using Keywords To Search For Songs (Song Search)
■ Using Keywords to Search for Songs (Song Search) You can search for songs that match the conditions you set regarding the song tempo or genre. You can also search the songs using the first character of the song name. Press the [Select/Listen to a Song] button.
Page 80: Registering The Songs You Like (Favorites)
Chapter 3 Song Playback Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites) You can register songs you are currently practicing or enjoy playing to “Favorites,” allowing you to select these songs easily. Selecting the Song Press the [Select/Listen to a Song] button. The Genre Selection screen or the Song Selection screen appears (p.
Page 81: Removing Songs From Favorites
■ Removing Songs from Favorites This deletes registered songs for Favorites. In the Song Selection screen, select Favorites for the genre. fig.d-song-fvrt.eps_60 Touch the name of the song to be deleted. Touch <Del>. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.m-fvrtdel.eps_60 Touch <OK>.
Page 82: Playing Back Songs On Cds (Only For Instrument Equipped With Cd Drive)
Chapter 3 Song Playback Playing Back Songs on CDs ■ Cautions Handling CDs • Do not leave discs exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods. • Handle CDs with your finger and thumb, holding the disc by the center hole and outer rim. Do not touch or scratch the disc’s recording surface (the green side).
Page 83: Playing Back Songs On Cds
■ Playing Back Songs on CDs You can play back the enclosed CD and CDs for player piano as well as audio CDs. fig.panel3-1 Selecting the song Insert the CD you want to play back in the CD drive. Press the [Select/Listen to a Song] button. The following “Song Selection screen (CD)”...
Page 84: Playing Back
Chapter 3 Song Playback Press the remote control’s [ play back. Use the [-] [+] buttons and the dial to select songs. When Selecting Songs in Folders Touch the folder name, then touch < You can also use the remote control’s [ dial to select songs.
Page 85: Using The Remote Control (Only For Instrument Equipped With Cd Drive)
Using the Remote Control (Only for Instrument Equipped with CD Drive) You can use the included remote control to easily start and stop performances and switch songs. ■ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Install the batteries provided in the remote control. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
Page 86: About The Remote Control
Chapter 3 Song Playback ■ About the Remote Control Adding Effects to Mic Vocals Turning the Advanced 3D Function or Surround Function On and Off Selecting the Song Genre Muting the Sound Using the Function Assigned to the [FUNC] Button You can also switch the functions for the Please refer to “Changing the Functions of the Remote Control’s Buttons”...
Page 87 Button This changes the vocals from the mic. You can also use this to change vocals on the CD included with the instrument. The setting switches each time you press the TRANSFORM button, cycling through male, female, child, and normal voice settings. This adds harmonies to the mic vocals.
Page 88: Chapter 4 Practice Functions
Chapter 4 Practice Functions Displaying the Score The KR can display scores not only for the internal songs, but for music files and performances recorded with the KR. This is very convenient for performing while reading the music and for checking songs that have been recorded. When you play back a music file with lyrics, the lyrics appear on screen.
Page 89: Touching Notes To Confirm The Sounds (Touch The Notes)
Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. Playback of the song begins, and the score advances along with the progression of the performance. Notes Regarding the Score Display • When playback of a song begins, symbol is displayed, performance data is being loaded from floppy disk or internal memory.
Page 90: Making Detailed Settings For The Score Display
Chapter 4 Practice Functions ■ Making Detailed Settings for the Score Display You can change the part appearing on the score display and change the manner in which the score is displayed. Press the [Score Display] button to display the Score screen. Touch <Option>.
Page 91: Saving Scores As Image Data
Item User Part Selects the part to display when “User” is selected as the part to be displayed. Lower Part Selects the part to display when “Lower” is selected as the part to be displayed. Upper Part Selects the part to display when “Upper” is selected as the part to be displayed.
Page 92: Practicing Songs With The Practice Function
Chapter 4 Practice Functions Practicing Songs with the Practice Function Try using the KR’s practice function to practice a song you like. This feature makes it simple to specify the segment you want for repeated practice, check your own performance against the score, and practice at a slower tempo. ❍...
Page 93: Recording Your Performance
Touch the Notes When you touch a note on the Practice screen, the KR plays that note. When you trace along the displayed score with your finger, the KR plays the traced segment. One Note When you touch < >, the KR plays the note currently indicated by the bouncing ball.
Page 94 Chapter 4 Practice Functions fig.d-tutoropt.eps_60 Parameter Value Left Hand, Part Right Hand, Selects the part or parts to be practiced. Both Hands Specifies measures for practice. Most of the KR’s internal songs have markers set in order Range 1– to make repeated practice easier. You can specify the markers’...
Page 95: Adjusting The Tempo
Adjusting the Tempo This changes the song and Music Style tempos. 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.
Page 96: Setting The Tempo By Pressing The Button In Time (Tap Tempo)
Chapter 4 Practice Functions ■ Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in Time (Tap Tempo) You can also set the tempo by pressing the Performance Pad. This feature is called “Tap Tempo.” By using the Tap Tempo function, you can quickly set the tempo you are thinking of, without specifying the tempo in numerical terms.
Page 97: Use Your Voice To Select The Tempo (Vocal Tap Tempo)
■ Use Your Voice to Select the Tempo (Vocal Tap Tempo) Just as in “Tap Tempo Function” (p. 96), you can set tempos using your voice. This feature is called “Vocal Tap Tempo.” Connect a microphone (p. 22). Press the [Metronome] button. Touch <Vocal Tap>.
Page 98: Match The Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In)
Chapter 4 Practice Functions Match the Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In) When you’re playing along with a song, you can listen to the tempo before you start playing by adding a count-in. This audible count before the song playback is called a “Count-In.” fig.panel3-3 Press the [Metronome] button and watch the indicator light up.
Page 99: Muting Some Parts Before Playing (Track Buttons)
One.” Using Minus One, you can mute out a particular instrument and play the part yourself. When playing back SMF files for Roland Piano Digital series instruments, and the [3/ Lower] button and [4/Upper] button do not correctly control the left/right-hand performances, please change the “Track Assign”...
Page 100: Setting Markers For Repeated Practice (Marker)
Chapter 4 Practice Functions Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker) By setting markers at points in a song that you want to practice repeatedly, you can then easily go to and repeat play back of the selected measures. ■ Placing a Marker within a Song You can place two separate markers (Marker A and Marker B) in one song.
Page 101: Playback From A Marker Location
■ Playback from a Marker Location At the marker screen, touch the measure number of the marker you want to go to. fig.d-mark1-5.eps_60 Playback will start from wherever Marker A or Marker B are set. With the song playing back, playback will continue if you touch Marker A or Marker B on the Marker screen.
Page 102: Playing Back The Same Passage Over And Over
Chapter 4 Practice Functions Moving Markers A and B without changing the interval between them On the Marker screen, touch For example, if you have Marker A set at the beginning of the fifth measure, and Marker B set at the beginning of the ninth measure, when you touch A is moved to the beginning of the first measure, and Marker B is moved to the beginning of the fifth measure.
Page 103: Transposing Keyboard Sounds And Songs Played Back (Transpose)
Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back (Transpose) By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with many sharps ( ) or flats ( read and play.
Page 104 Chapter 4 Practice Functions Touch the screen keyboard or value. Each time you press When you touch , a value of “0” is set. You can also use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to change the transposition value. When you transpose a song or the keyboard, the [Transpose] button’s indicator lights up.
Page 105: Chapter 5 Recording And Saving The Performance
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance You can easily record performances using the five track buttons. A recorded performance can be played back to listen to your own playing, or to add additional parts. You can use the KR to make the following kinds of recordings. •...
Page 106: Recording A New Song (New Song)
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Recording a New Song (New Song) This records keyboard performances without the use of the internal songs or Automatic Accompaniment. fig.panel4-1 Settings for recording performances Press One Touch Program [Piano] button. This sets the KR for performance without the use of Automatic Accompaniment. Decide on the tone of the performance (p.
Page 107: Stop Recording
pushing the [ (Play/Stop)] button. When recording starts, the [ light up. Stop recording Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. Recording stops. The performance is recorded to the [1/Whole] button. Listening to the Recorded Performance Press the [ (Reset)] button, then press the [ The recorded performance is played back.
Page 108: Recording With Accompaniment
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Recording With Accompaniment Try recording a performance along with the Automatic Accompaniment. Settings for recording performances Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button. This chooses the setting for Automatic Accompaniment. Decide on the Music Style. When you have finished choosing the settings, touch <Exit>...
Page 109 Track buttons assignments for recorded performances Performances that have been recorded using Automatic Accompaniment are assigned to the track buttons as shown below. Track button The rhythm part of an Automatic Accompaniment is recorded here. In addition, drum sets and effect sounds [R/Rhythm] that are selected with the keys in a performance are recorded to this track.
Page 110: Recording Along With A Song
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Recording Along with a Song Try recording along with internal songs and songs on floppy disks. Here, record your right-hand performance along with the song accompaniment. Settings for recording performances Select a song before you begin recording. When you have selected the song, press the [Score Display] button to display the score.
Page 111: Recording While Selecting The Track Buttons (Redoing Recordings)
Listening to the recorded performance Press the [ (Reset)] button, then press the [ The recorded performance is played back. When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, recording stops. Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons (Redoing Recordings) When you want to re-record, specify the Track button for the performance you want to re-record, and then record again.
Page 112: Erasing Recorded Performances
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Erasing Recorded Performances You can use the following method to delete a recorded performance. Hold down the [Select/Listen to a Song] button and press the [ button. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.m-songdel.eps_60 Touch <OK>.
Page 113: Recording Songs Starting With Pickups
Touch <Rec Stop> “Composer Stop.” Display Recording stops at the same time the Automatic Arranger Stop Accompaniment stops. Recording does not stop, even when the Automatic Composer Stop Accompaniment stops. When you press the [ Stop)] button, recording stops. Recording Songs Starting with Pickups You can record songs that start with pickup beats (songs that start on a beat other than the measure’s first beat).
Page 114: Using Floppy Disks
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Using Floppy Disks You can use the KR’s disk drive to save songs to floppy disks and listen to commercial music files. ■ Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk Inserting a floppy disk With the front of the floppy disk facing up, insert the floppy disk in the disk drive slot until there is an audible click.
Page 115 Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. Press the [Disk] button. Touch <File>. A “Song File screen” like the one below appears. fig.d-songfile.eps_60 Touch <Format Disk>. The following screen appears. fig.d-format.eps_60 Touch <Cancel> to go back to the previous screen. Touch <OK>.
Page 116: Saving Songs
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Saving Songs A recorded performance is discarded when you switch off the power or choose another song. Storing recorded performances and other data to floppy disks or the Favorites is called “saving.” Be sure to save important songs to floppy disks or Favorites.
Page 117 Determining the name of the song to be saved Touch <Rename>. The following “Rename screen” appears. fig.d-songname.eps_60 When you touch , the cursor moves. When you touch the icon for the letter or character to be input, the character appears at the cursor location.
Page 118 The song is saved as data capable of reproducing performances with richness of expression using this unit’s special Tones. Data is saved in a form that can also be played on the Roland Digital Pianos or Music Players other than this unit.
Page 119: Deleting Saved Songs
Deleting Saved Songs This deletes songs that have been saved on floppy disks, or to Favorites. To delete a song on a floppy disk, first insert the floppy disk in the disk drive. Press the [Disk] button. Touch <File>. The “Song File screen” appears. Touch <Delete>.
Page 120: Copying Songs On Floppy Disks To Favorites
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance Copying Songs on Floppy Disks to Favorites You can take songs saved on floppy disks and copy them to Favorites. You can also copy songs in Favorites to floppy disks. Insert the floppy disk with the song to be copied in the disk drive. Press the [Disk] button.
Page 121: Copying Songs Saved In Favorites To Floppy Disks
■ Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to Floppy Disks Songs that’ve been saved to Favorites can be copied onto floppy disks. In this case, in the “Copy Song screen” in Step 4 above, touch the large arrow icon in the center to point the arrow upwards. This sets the KR to copy the song in Favorites to the floppy disk.
Page 122: Chapter 6 User Program Registration
Chapter 6 User Program Registration Saving Performance Settings (User Program) Any collection of settings, including those describing the current status of your data selections or settings Automatic Accompaniment, can be saved to the [User Program] button. You can then call up the stored settings by pressing the [User Program] button.
Page 123: Calling Up Saved User Programs
Calling Up Saved User Programs You can easily call up settings saved to the [User Program] button. Press the [User Program] button. The “User Program screen” appears. Touch the name of the User Program you want to call When you touch the name of the User Program, the buttons or other performance settings instantly change to the previously saved settings.
Page 124: Loading Saved User Program Sets
Chapter 6 User Program Registration Determining the save destination Touch <Disk> or <User>. Touch <Disk> if you are saving to a floppy disk; touch <User> if you are saving to user memory. Touch to select the save-destination User Program number. If a User Program set name is displayed, a User Program set saved to that saved to that number is already.
Page 125: Deleting Saved User Program Sets
Deleting Saved User Program Sets You can delete individual User Program sets saved to floppy disks or in user memory. When deleting a set of User Programs on a floppy disk, first insert the floppy disk in the disk drive. →...
Page 126: Coping Sets Of User Programs Stored In The User Memory To Floppy Disks
Chapter 6 User Program Registration ■ Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User Memory to Floppy Disks You can take User Program sets saved in user memory and copy them to floppy disks. In this case, in the Copy User Programs screen in Step 4 above, touch the large arrow icon in the center to get the arrow to point up.
Page 127: Chapter 7 Creating And Editing Songs
Track buttons for recording. (Refer to “Recording With Accompaniment” (p. 108)) Commercially Available Music Files Commercially available song file recorded in Roland’s SMF format is also composed of sixteen parts. By loading the song file from the floppy disk and using the 16-Track Sequencer, you can then also edit the song file.
Page 128: Modifying The Settings Of Each Part
16-track Sequencer and the internal songs. → Because commercially available Roland SMF music files are also made up of 16 Parts, you can change the settings for the individual Parts and play them back in the same way.
Page 129: Getting The Most Suitable Part Tones For The Musical Genre (Tone Set)
If the following message appears If you try to display another screen after you’ve changed the song’s settings for each Part, a message like the one below may appear. fig.m-songmod.eps Touch <OK> to change the song’s settings. Touch <Cancel> to discard the changes you’re made. ■...
Page 130: Changing The Recording Method (Rec Mode)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs ❍ Step 2 Start Recording If necessary, choose a recording method. For more on how to record, refer to p. 130. If you record for the first time, there’s no need to select the recording method.
Page 131: Recording While Erasing The Previous Recording (Replace Recording)
Changing the Recording Method Press the [Menu] button. The Menu screen appears. fig.d-menu1.eps_50 Touch <Rec Mode>. A “Rec Mode screen” like the following appears. fig.d-recmode.eps_50 Touch <Rec Mode> to select the recording mode. Display Recording Method Replace Replace Recording Mix Recording Loop Recording Loop Auto Punch-...
Page 132: Repeated Recording At The Same Location (Loop Recording)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs ■ Repeated Recording at the Same Location (Loop Recording) You can record a specified passage over and over, layering sounds with each pass. This method is called “Loop Recording.” This is handy when recording a Rhythm Part. For example, use this method to make a Loop Recording of a four-measure segment.
Page 133: Re-Recording Part Of Your Performance (Punch-In Recording)
■ Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording) You can re-record part of a passage as you listen to a recorded performance. This recording method is called “Punch-in Recording.” This convenient function lets you record over a specified points in a part as you listen to a prerecorded performance in another section.
Page 134: Composing An Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer) You can enter a chord progression and choose the places where the accompaniment pattern will change to create an accompaniment for a song. This feature is called “Chord Sequencer.”...
Page 135: Inputting Chords Without Playing The Keyboard
→ You can only insert an intro at the beginning of a song. When you add an intro, the number of bars corresponding to the length of the intro is inserted automatically. Functions That Can Be Assigned to the Pedals and the Performance Pads →...
Page 136: Copying Measures (Copy)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs → ”PC” stands for “Program Change,” which is a command that tells an instrument to change the sound it’s using. With songs that rely on the use of a variety of sounds, a “PC” needs to be located at every point within the song where the Tone is to be changed * Some edits can’t be undone, not even by choosing “Undo.”...
Page 137: Copying Rhythm Patterns To Create Rhythm Parts
Item Content Data can be copied in the following three ways: Replace If there is a performance recorded at the copy destination, this previous recording is erased, and the copied data is written in its place. If there is a performance recorded at the copy destination, the copied data is layered over the Mode previous recording.
Page 138: Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs ■ 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 “deleting.”...
Page 139: Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose)
■ Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose) You can transpose specified parts and tracks individually. At Step 3 of “Selecting the editing function” (p. 135), select <Transpose>. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-e-trans.eps_50 Item Content Measure number of the first measure of the From segment to be transposed Number of measures to be transposed...
Page 140: Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs ■ Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange) You can exchange the notes recorded for a particular part with the notes recorded for another part. This process of exchanging parts is called “part exchange.” At Step 3 of “Selecting the editing function” (p. 135), select <Part Exchange>.
Page 141: Modifying The Tone Changes In A Song (Pc Edit)
■ Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit) 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 142: Changing The Tempo Of Recorded Songs
Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs Changing the Tempo of Recorded Songs You can change the basic tempo of a composition. The basic tempo was initially set when the song was recorded. Press the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons to choose a tempo. Hold down the [ (Rec)] button and press the (Reset)] button.
Page 143: Adjusting The Tempo At A Particular Measure
■ Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular Measure You can create a tempo change at the beginning of a selected measure. This is handy when you want to make a sudden change in tempo. First, carry out Steps 1–3 of “Changing the Tempo Within the Song”...
Page 144: Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles
Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles Creating Original Styles (User Styles) Although the KR features a variety of internal Music Styles, you can also create your own. These original Styles are called “User Styles.” You can use either of the two methods described below to create a User Style.
Page 145 A “Style Composer screen” like the one shown below appears. fig.d-stylecomp.eps_50 Display Part Rhythm Bass Accompaniment 1 Accompaniment 2 Accompaniment 3 Icon Function Deletes all of the settings. All Clear You can mute the sound of particular Parts in specific Divisions. For more Mute information, take a look at “Muting Parts for a particular division”...
Page 146: Modifying The Settings Of Each Part
Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles ❍ Editing the volume and effect settings for each Part Displaying the Part settings screen At the Style Composer screen, touch <Options>. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-scomp-part.eps_50 Modifying the settings of each part Touch the to select the part with the settings to be changed.
Page 147: Making The Settings
❍ Creating Styles in Auto Mode Points to note when creating songs • 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 is convenient to record the sounds shown below for the Parts of the 16-track sequencer.
Page 148 Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles Touch <From> and <For>, then use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to select the measures to be extracted. Touching <Play> at the bottom of the screen, you can listen to performance of the portion which you chose. Repeat Steps 5–7 to create Styles for all of the Divisions.
Page 149: Saving A User Style
Saving a User Style You can save the User Styles you create to floppy disks and the user memory. When saved to the user memory, User Styles are not deleted when the power is turned off. You can also select Styles saved to the user memory by pressing the Music Style [User] button.
Page 150: Deleting Saved User Styles
Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles Touch to select the save-destination number. If a Style name is displayed, a style is already saved to that number. If you select a number with a previously saved User Style and then save to that number, the previously saved User Style is deleted.
Page 151: Copying Styles On Floppy Disks To The User Memory
Copying Styles on Floppy Disks to the User Memory You can take User Styles saved on floppy disks and copy them to user memory. You can also take User Styles saved in user memory and copy them to floppy disks. Insert the floppy disk with the Style to be copied in the disk drive.
Page 152: Chapter 9 Various Settings
Chapter 9 Various Settings Changing the Settings for One-Touch Piano You can make detailed settings, such as those for the keyboard touch and tunings, allowing you to set up the KR just the way you want for your piano performances. →...
Page 153: Changing The Tuning (Tuning)
■ Changing the Tuning (Tuning) ❍ Choosing the Tuning You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods). Most modern songs are composed for and played in equal temperament, the most common tuning in use today. But at one time, there were a wide variety of other tuning systems in existence.
Page 154: Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According To The Force Used To Play The Keys (Hammer Response)
Chapter 9 Various Settings ■ Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According to the Force Used to Play the Keys (Hammer Response) You can adjust the timing with which sounds are produced according to the force used to play the keys. This function is called “Hammer Resonance.”...
Page 155: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)
■ Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can vary the touch of the keyboard when you play the keys. At Step 3 in “Procedure” (p. 152), touch <Key Touch>. fig.d-p-key.eps_50 Display Explanation Notes sound at an unchanging volume level, Fixed regardless of how lightly or forcefully you play the keyboard.
Page 156: Changing The Keyboard's Split Point (Split Point)
Chapter 9 Various Settings ■ Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point (Split Point) This sets the point (the split point) where the keyboard is divided when specifying chords in the left hand while using the Automatic Accompaniment and when playing split performances (p.
Page 157: Assigning Functions To Pedals And Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions)
■ Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions) You can assign a variety of functions to the left and center pedals and to the performance pads. You can call up the assigned functions just by pressing the corresponding pedal or pad.
Page 158 Chapter 9 Various Settings Function Explanation This starts Automatic Accompaniment with a fade-in (where the volume gets Fade In/Out progressively louder), ends it with a fade- out (where the volume gets progressively softer), then stops. Rotary This switches the speed of the rotary effect* when you perform with an organ Tone.
Page 159: Changing The Bend Range (Pedal Setting)
■ Changing the Bend Range (Pedal Setting) The effect of smoothly raising or lowering the pitch of a played note is called the “bender effect.” You can assign the bender function to a pedal, then apply the bender effect by depressing and releasing the pedal. You can also make a setting that determines how much the pitch of the note changes when you apply the bender.
Page 160: Placing A Marker In The Middle Of A Measure
Chapter 9 Various Settings Parame- Value ter Name The function that allows the KR to recognize accompaniment chords when you press only one or two keys during Chord ON, OFF Automatic Intelli Accompaniment is called the “Chord Intelligence function” (p. 60). When set to “Off,”...
Page 161: Settings For The Countdown
■ Settings for the Countdown → For detailed information about count-in, refer to “Having a Count Sound Play at the End of the Intro (Countdown)” (p. 68). fig.d-funcmenu2.eps_50 Parame- Value ter Name Countdown will be added Switch ON, OFF (ON) or not (OFF). Voice (JP), Specify the countdown Sound...
Page 162: Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune)
Chapter 9 Various Settings Touch the name of the parameter you want to set. Refer to the corresponding page for each function. Touch <Exit> to return to the Functions screen. ■ Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune) “Standard pitch” generally refers to the pitch that is heard when you play middle A.
Page 163: Changing The Settings For Showing Images With The External Display (External Display)
■ Changing the Settings for Showing Images with the External Display (External Display) This selects the content shown on the external display connected to the KR. At step 3 in “Procedure” (p. 161), touch <External Display>. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-extdisp.eps_50 Touch the parameter to make the settings.
Page 164: Turning Off The Beat Indicator (Beat Indicator)
Chapter 9 Various Settings Touch the name of the stored image data. When you touch <Preview>, you can then show the selected image data on the display selected in Step 1. Touch <Save>. The selected image data is stored. Touch <Exit> to return to the previous screen. To clear the stored image data, touch <Erase>.
Page 165: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
■ Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) You can return the content stored with “Memory Backup” (p. 164) and the User Programs (p. 122) to their original factory settings. This operation is referred to as “Factory Reset.” * When you perform a Factory Reset, all settings that have been stored in memory up to then are erased and reset to their factory defaults.
Page 166: Automatically Starting The Quick Tour
Chapter 9 Various Settings Press the [Disk] button. Even when you press the Music Style [User] button (User/Disk screen) or the [User Program] button, the rest of the procedure is the same. Touch <File>. Touch <Format User Memory>. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-touchpanel.eps_50 Touch <OK>.
Page 167: Changing The Functions Of The Remote Control's Buttons
Changing the Functions of the Remote Control’s Buttons You can change the functions assigned to the remote control’s buttons. Switch to the Basic screen, or press the One Touch Program [Piano] button. Touch <Functions>. When you touch <Functions> on the Basic screen, the first page displayed shows the parameters for the Automatic Accompaniment settings (p.
Page 168: Enabling The Moving Key
Chapter 9 Various Settings Enabling the Moving Key ■ Changing the Moving Key Settings You can have the keyboard play automatically along with the performance. Switch to the Basic screen, or press the One Touch Program [Piano] button. Touch <Functions>. When you touch <Functions>...
Page 169: Detailed Song Playback Settings
Using the 16 Track Sequencer Screen to Choose the Part That Makes the Keys Move You can get the keys to move along with the performance of parts selected with the 16 Track Sequencer screen. Choose the song to play (p. 77). Press the [Menu] button.
Page 170: Hiding The Lyrics (Lyrics)
■ Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign) Normally, when playing back Roland Piano Digital- compatible SMFs (p. 201), the left-hand part is assigned to the [3/Lower] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to the [4/Upper] button.
Page 171: Changing The Cd Settings
Changing the CD Settings ■ Synchronizing the Timing of the Piano and Accompaniment With certain CDs designed to be used with the player function, the timing of the piano and accompaniment sounds may not be synchronized. However, you can synchronize the piano and accompaniment.
Page 172: Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices
❍ Connecting a Computer (p. 178) You can use a sequencer program (such as Roland Visual- MT) to record performance data from the KR and play performance data from the program on the KR.
Page 173: Making The Connections
(for further details, refer to the Owner’s Manual provided with the pads). Select this when you have a keyboard (such as a Roland A-37 or AX-7 MIDI Keyboard Controller) connected to the KR’s MIDI In connector. You can select tones for the connected keyboard from the KR.
Page 174: Midi Settings
Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices MIDI Settings You can make MIDI settings like those described below. “MIDI Setting Screen” fig.09-04.eps Display Explanation Chooses the MIDI send channel Tx Channel (p. 174). Switches Local Control on or off Local Control (p. 174). “Program Change Screen”...
Page 175: Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/Bank Select Msb/Bank Select Lsb)
No sound produced Sound Generator Local Off → When connecting a unit in the Roland MT series, you don’t need to switch off Local Control. MT units transmit Local Off messages when their power is switched on. If you first switch on the KR, then the MT-series device, Local Control is automatically switched off on the KR.
Page 176: Connecting To Audio Equipment
Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment When you connect the KR to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the KR through the speakers on the audio equipment or record your performances on a tape recorder or other recording device.
Page 177: Changing The Aux Jack Settings (Aux Out)
Turn on the KR. Adjust the volume level on the KR and the connected device. After use, turn off the power using the following procedure. Turn the volume all the way down on the KR and on the device you’re about to connect. Turn off the KR.
Page 178: Connecting A Computer
KR to your computer. If the KR is connected to a computer in which sequencer software such as Roland’s “Visual MT” is installed, a song you’ve recorded on the KR can be saved on your computer. Connection examples...
Page 179 Connection Examples: Connection with an Apple Macintosh computer Use a computer cable (sold separately) to connect the Computer connector on the KR to the modem port (or printer port) on the Apple Macintosh. Set the Computer switch to “Mac.” When using the Macintosh “Patch Bay” utility, specify 1 MHz as the Interface Type (MIDI Interface Clock).
Page 180: Appendices
Appendices Troubleshooting If you think there’s a problem, read this first. Case Cause/Remedy The power doesn’t Is the power cord connected and plugged in correctly? (p. 20) come on The button doesn’t Is the panel locked? (p. 166) Turn the power off, then back on. work The KR uses a liquid-crystal screen, so text Nothing appears...
Page 181 In the upper range, of the damper pedal. There is a difference in the sound changes the timbre as well. Roland pianos faithfully abruptly beyond a simulate such characteristics of the acoustic certain key piano.
Page 182 Troubleshooting Case Cause/Remedy In certain cases, such as when playing Music Accompaniment Styles on floppy disks, the accompaniment tempo becomes may lag when excessive amounts of unstable performance data are used. Song doesn’t play back correctly Does the screen indicate message, like “OK to delete song?”...
Page 183: Error Messages
Insert a different floppy disk or delete files on user memory, and repeat the procedure. The floppy disk inserted into the disk drive can’t be read. Be sure you’re using Roland SMF Music Files or other music files compatible with Roland digital Error 12: pianos (p.
Page 184: Tone List
Tone List [Piano] [Organ] Grand Piano1 Jazz Organ PianoStrings Full Organ 1 Piano Choir Lower Organ Tremolo Dyno Theater Org. Jazzy Vib+Gt Diapason 8' Suitcase Bandneon Vibraphone Perc. Organ Harpsi.Doubl Full Organ 2 Marimba Lower Organ2 Steel Drums Church Organ Honky-Tonk Rock Organ1 Stage Rhodes...
Page 185 Celesta Syn.Strings1 Glockenspiel Syn.Strings2 Music Box Syn.Strings3 Viberaphone Choir Aahs Vibe.w Choir GS Marimba Pop Voice Marimba SynVox Xylophone OrchestraHit Tubular-bell GS Trumpet Church Bell Trombone Carillon Trombone 2 Santur Tuba Organ 1 MutedTrumpet Organ 2 French Horn Pop Organ Fr.Horn 2 Detuned Or.1 Brass 1...
Page 186: Drum Set List
Drum Set List -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. POP Set ROCK Set R&B Snare R&B Snare Rock Snare Pop Snare m Rock Snare Pop Snare m Pop Snare m Pop Snare m Pop Snare Ghost Pop Snare Ghost...
Page 187 -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. STANDARD Set ----- ----- ----- 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’...
Page 188 Drum Set List -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. TR-808 Set ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell...
Page 189 -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. ORCHESTRA Set ----- ----- ----- 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...
Page 190: Sfx Set List
SFX Set List -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. SFX Set 1 SFX Vox Set ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Tres ----- Quatro ----- ----- ----- Three ----- Four ----- Female Yodel ----- Female Yodel...
Page 191: Effects List
Effects List Display Explanation Applies a light chorus effect with slow GS Chorus 1 undulations. Applies a light chorus effect with quick GS Chorus 2 undulations. Applies a deep chorus effect with slow GS Chorus 3 undulations. Applies a deep chorus effect with quick GS Chorus 4 undulations.
Page 192: Music Style List (Kr-17)
Music Style List (KR-17) [Pop/Rock] [Ballad/Acoustic] Funky Disco Scat Ballad Strumin'Away Piano Pop AmericanPop1 Guitar Trio AmericanPop2 6/8 Ballad '60s Feelin' Love Songs EZ Listening Symph.Ballad Funky Pop SunnyFeelin' '70s 1 Soft Ballad '70s 2 Guitar Pop Cool Al Pop Ballad Shuffle Pop Latin Guitar ShufleFusion...
Page 193: Music Style List (Kr-15)
Music Style List (KR-15) [Pop/Rock] [Ballad/Acoustic] Funky Disco Scat Ballad AmericanPop1 Piano Pop AmericanPop2 Guitar Trio '60s Feelin' 6/8 Ballad EZ Listening Love Songs Contemporary Slow Pop Funky Pop SunnyFeelin' '70s 1 Piano Night '70s 2 Guitar Pop Cool Al...
Page 194: 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. 60). Cmaj7 C#maj7 C#m7 Cdim C#dim Cm7 ( 5 ) C#m7 ( 5 ) Caug C#aug Csus4...
Page 195 ● symbol: Indicates the constituent note of chords. ★ symbol: Chord shown with an “★”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “★” (p. 60). F#maj7 Gmaj7 F#m7 F#dim Gdim F#m7 ( 5 ) Gm7 ( 5 ) F#aug Gaug F#sus4...
Page 196: Internal Song List
Internal Song List Folks Annie Laurie © 1993 Roland Corporation Londonderry Air © 1993 Roland Corporation AmazingGrace © 1993 Roland Corporation Ave Maria © 1993 Roland Corporation Clock © 1998 Roland Corporation Entertainer © 1994 Roland Corporation Greensleeves © 1993 Roland Corporation Hallelujah! ©...
Page 197 Practice Beyer 15 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 21 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 25 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 29 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 34 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 38 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 42 © 1996 Roland Corporation Beyer 46 ©...
Page 198 Internal Song List Masterpieces → Song files of this genre corresponds to the included collection of printed music entitled “Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces.” Sonate No.15 © 1996 Roland Corporation Liebestraume 3 © 2001 Roland Corporation Etude op10-3 © 2001 Roland Corporation Je te veux ©...
Page 199: Rhythm Pattern List
Rhythm Pattern List Patterns That Can Be Selected with the [Rhythm] Button → “Playing Rhythm” (p. 56) Beat Pattern Name March Swing Stick March Country Samba Waltz 1 Waltz 2 Waltz 3 Country Waltz Gospel Jazz Waltz 3/4 Simple 8-Beat 1 8-Beat 2 8-Beat 3 16-Beat 1...
Page 200: Parameters Stored To Internal Memory
Parameters Stored to Internal Memory Parameters Stored in the User Program → “Saving Performance Settings (User Program)” (p. 122) Parameters that switch immediately after the User Pro- gram name is touched when <Option> on the User Pro- gram screen is set to “Delayed” Rotary effect (Slow/Fast), Organ Footage (Upper, Lower), Percussion...
Page 201: Music Files That The Kr Can Use
■ The KR allows you to use the following music files ● Floppy disks saved on a Roland MT Series, or Roland Piano Digital HP-G/R and KR Series instrument ● Roland Digital Piano Compatible Music Files Roland’s original music file is made specifically for practicing the...
Page 202: Midi Implementation Chart
DIGITAL PIANO Model KR-17/15 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, 99 100, 101 Prog : True # Change System Exclusive...
Page 203: Main Specifications
Countdown, Playback Balance, Marker Set, Repeat, Tempo Mute Touch the Notes, Replay, Select Various Tones, Song Stylist, Session Partner, Wonderland/Game, Quick Tour, Other Functions Audition, Panel Lock KR-17M KR-15M 6 groups 228 styles x 4 types (Style Orchestrator) KR-15 - - -...
Page 204 Max. 99 songs, Max. 99 User Styles, Max. 99 User Program Sets Files Note Storage Approx. 120,000 notes (2DD), Approx. 240,000 notes (2HD) Song: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format) Playable Software Music Style: MSA, MSD, MSE Song: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0), Roland Original Format (i-Format)
Page 205: Index
Index Numerics ...127 16-Track Sequencer ...20 AC Inlet ...14 Access Indicator Accompaniment ...66 Start and Stop ...66 Sync Start ...38 Advanced 3D ...159 Arranger Config ...118 As SMF ...176 Audio Equipment ...133 Auto Punch-In/Out ...58 Automatic Accompaniment ...14, 177 Aux Jack ...75 Balance ...75...
Page 206 Index ... 58 Ending ...40 Equalizer ...40 [Equalizer] button ...139 Erase (Song Edit) Erasing ...112 Performance on specific tracks ...112 Recorded performance ...183 Error Messages ...91 Export ...172 Expression Pedal ...14 Expression Pedal jack ...23 Ext Display connector ... 23 External Display ...165 Factory Reset...
Page 207 ...173 MIDI Ensemble ...174 MIDI Settings ...99 Minus One ...131 Mix Recording ... 168 Moving Key ...127 Multitrack Recording [Music Assistant] button ... QS 10 ... 49 Music Files ...19 Music Holder ...58 Music Style ...63 On Disk ...65 Rhythm Pattern ...62 Music Style Buttons ...
Page 208 Index ...152 Resonance ...165 Restoring the Factory Settings ...33 Reverb ...33 [Reverb] button ...56 Rhythm ...56 Beat ...57 Volume ...56 [Rhythm] button ...52 Rhythm Partner ...199 Rhythm Pattern List ...30 Right-hand tone ...60 Root note ...158 Rotary effect ...116 Saving ...118 Compatibility ...149...
Page 209 ...66 [Start/Stop] button ...153 Stretch Tuning ...154 String Resonance ...144 Style Composer ...146 Style Converter ...70 Style Orchestrator ...70 [Style Orchestrator] button ...64 Style Search ...35 Surround ...35 Accomp ...37 Reverb ...38 [Surround] button ...21 Sympathetic Resonance ...66 Sync ...96 Tap Tempo ...153 Temperament...
Page 210: Australia/New Zealand
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, Al Fanny Trading Office...
Page 211: 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 KR-15 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Panel Descriptions

Before You Start Playing

Chapter 1 Performance

Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment

Chapter 3 Song Playback

Chapter 4 Practice Functions

Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance

Chapter 6 User Program Registration

Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs

Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles

Chapter 9 Various Settings

Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices

Appendices

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