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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano MP-60.

Main Features

Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-Ranging Expressiveness
The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound
of the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert
grand piano. Maximum polyphony of 64 notes ensures that you can use the pedal
freely without running out of notes.
Pursuing the Playing Feel of a Grand Piano
These instruments feature a hammer action keyboard, which duplicates the touch of
a grand piano, with a heavier touch in the lower register, and a lighter touch in the
upper register.
The pedal is designed for good-feeling response, and allows subtle performance
nuances to be expressed.
A Variety of Practice Features to Help You Develop Your Musicality
In addition to a metronome, the MP-60 features a two-track recorder, which allows
you to experience piano lessons in a way possible only on electronic pianos.
65 Piano Songs Built-In
The internal songs are mainly classical pieces, and include compositions for listening
enjoyment as well as for lessons.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 3, 4), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p.
5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided
by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. 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.

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  • Page 1: Main Features

    Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano MP-60. Main Features Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-Ranging Expressiveness The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound of the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert grand piano.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

  • Page 3: 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: Important Notes

    Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...3 IMPORTANT NOTES ...5 Panel Descriptions...7 Front Panel ...7 Rear Panel...7 Before You Start Playing ...8 Connect the Pedal Cable ...8 Connect the Power Cord ...8 Setting Up the Music Stand ...8 Opening/Closing the Lid ...8 Connecting Headphones...8 Turning the Power On and Off ...9 Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance...9...

  • Page 7: Panel Descriptions

    (p. 10, p. 19). Also starts/stops recording of a performance (p. 22–p. 24). [REC] button Puts the MP-60 in recording-standby mode (p. 21–p. 25). [1] button Plays back or records a performance separately for each hand. (p. 20, p. 23–p. 25).

  • Page 8: Before You Start Playing

    MP-60. fig.00-01 Connect the Power Cord Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the bottom panel of the MP-60, and then plug it into an electrical outlet. NOTE Be sure to use the supplied power cord.

  • Page 9: Turning The Power On And Off

    When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the sound will have a softer tone. About the adjuster When you move the MP-60 or if you feel that the pedals are unstable, adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as follows.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1. Enjoying The Internal Songs

    Chapter 1. Enjoying the Internal Songs Listening to Internal Songs The MP-60 comes with 65 piano songs onboard. ■ Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play) The internal songs can be played back consecutively. fig.panel1-1 Hold down the [SONG/TEMPO] button, and press the [PLAY] button.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Performance

    Chapter 2. Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The MP-60 contains 15 different internal tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the TONE SELECT buttons. fig.panel2-1 Selecting a tone group Press any TONE SELECT button.

  • Page 12: Playing Two Tones Together (Dual Play)

    Chapter 2. Performance Playing Two Tones Together (Dual Play) Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual play.” Simultaneously press the two TONE SELECT buttons that you want to play together. The indicator of the button you pressed will light. When you play the keyboard, the tones of the two TONE SELECT buttons you selected will sound simultaneously.

  • Page 13: Playing Different Tones With The Left And Right Hands (Split Play)

    Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Play) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split play.” The boundary key is called the “split point.” fig.splitpoint.e … A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 Left-hand Tone fig.panel2-3...

  • Page 14: Changing The Keyboard's Split Point

    (F#3). fig.disp-splitpoint Using Metronome ■ Sounding the Metronome The MP-60 features a built-in metronome. While a song plays back, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature (Beat) of that song. fig.panel2-4 Sounding the metronome Press the [ON/OFF] button.

  • Page 15: Changing The Beat Of Metronome

    Changing the beat of metronome Press the [BEAT] button. The currently selected beat will be displayed. Press the [+] or [-] button. The beat will change. If you press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously, the beat will go back to what it was before you changed it.

  • Page 16: Changing The Metronome Sound

    Chapter 2. Performance ■ Changing the Metronome Sound Hold down the [BEAT] button and press the [+] or [-] button. The metronome will sound, and the currently specified sound number will displayed. Continue to hold down the [BEAT] button, and press the [+] or [-] button once again.

  • Page 17: Transposing The Key Of The Keyboard (Transpose)

    Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (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 numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( to play.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

    Chapter 2. Performance Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard. fig.panel2-7 Press the [KEY TOUCH] button. The button’s indicator will light, and the feel of the keyboard will change. Each time you press the [KEY TOUCH] button, the button’s indicator will change color, and the feel of the keyboard will change.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Playing Along With The Internal Songs

    Sounding a “count sound” leading up to playback of a song is called “Count-In.” On the MP-60, if you playback a song while the metronome is sounding, two measures of lead-in count will be heard at the beginning of the song.

  • Page 20: Playing Each Hand Separately

    Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs Playing Each Hand Separately The internal songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back. The left-hand performance of the internal songs is assigned to the [1] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [2] button.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance

    A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add additional parts. The following types of recording can be done using the MP-60. • Recording just your own keyboard performance (→ “Recording a New Song” (p. 22)) •...

  • Page 22: Recording A New Song

    Recording will start when you either press the [PLAY] button or play the keyboard. The MP-60 counts down two measures, then recording starts. Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard, even if you do not press the [PLAY] button. There is no count sound played when you start in this manner.

  • Page 23: Recording Along With A Song

    When you want to record the left-hand performance, press the [1] button; to record that of the right hand, press the [2] button. The indicators of the button you pressed and of the [PLAY] button will blink, and the MP-60 enters recording-standby mode. Starting to record Press the [PLAY] button.

  • Page 24: Selecting And Recording The Track For Each Hand Separately

    Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately The recorder of the MP-60 has two recording tracks, allowing you to record the right and left hands separately. Use the [1] button or [2] button to specify the recording track.

  • Page 25: Erasing Recorded Performances

    Erasing Recorded Performances You can erase a recorded performance. ■ Erasing a Performance from the Specified Track You can select a recorded track and erase it. Hold down either the [1] or [2] button and press the [REC] button. The indicator of the button you pressed will go dark, and the performance of the selected track will be erased.

  • Page 26: Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings

    The damper pedal on the MP-60 recreates this resonance (sympathetic resonance) when depressed. You can select from eight levels of depth for the resonant sound (resonance level).

  • Page 27: Tuning To Other Instruments' Pitches (Master Tuning)

    Pitches (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the MP-60’s reference pitch to the pitch of another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key.

  • Page 28: Setting The Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning)

    ■ Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) The “Panel Lock” function locks the MP-60 in a state where only piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled. That way, you won’t get switched to the wrong settings if you inadvertently press a few buttons while you’re...

  • Page 29: Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices

    You can use a USB MIDI interface cable (sold separately) to connect the MP-60 to your computer. If the MP-60 is connected to a computer in which sequencer software such as Roland’s “Visual MT” is installed, a song you’ve recorded on the MP-60 can be saved on your computer.

  • Page 30: Connecting Midi Devices

    MIDI MP-60 * Set Local Off if you have connected the MP-60 to a MIDI sequencer. Refer to “Switching Local Control on and Off” (p. 31). Also set your MIDI sequencer to MIDI Thru mode (so that messages received at MIDI IN will be re-transmitted without change from MIDI OUT).

  • Page 31: Midi Send Channel Settings

    * The MP-60 receives all channels 1–16. * If you are using Dual play (p. 12) or Split play (p. 13) on the MP-60, only the channel you specify here will be transmitted. If you press the [STRINGS] button in step 2 of “Making MIDI-related Settings”...

  • Page 32: Appendices

    Is the panel locked? (p. 28) Turn the power off, then back on. work Is the volume level of the MP-60 turned all the way down? (p. 9) Are headphones plugged in? (p. 8) Has a plug remained connected to the Phones...

  • Page 33: Error Messages/Other Messages

    Roland pianos faithfully abruptly beyond a simulate such characteristics of the acoustic certain key piano. On the MP-60, the range that is unaf- fected by the damper pedal will change de- pending on the Key Transpose setting. When listening through headphones:...

  • Page 34: Tone List

    Tone List [VARIA- Button name Tone TION] Dark Grand Piano1 [PIANO] Grand Piano2 Green Piano + Strings Dark Electric Piano1 [E. PIANO] Electric Piano2 Green Vibraphone Dark Harpsichord [HARPSI- CHORD] Organ Flute Green Clavi Dark Church Organ [ORGAN] Rotary Organ Green Jazz Organ Dark...

  • Page 35: Internal Song List

    Menuett G dur (Beethoven) d. 43 Venezianisches Gondellied d. 44 Alpenabendröte Composer Copyright C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation F. Chopin/ © 2002 Roland Corporation Arranged by John Maul W. A. Mozart © 1996 Roland Corporation J. Maul © 1998 Roland Corporation F.
  • Page 36 All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. Composer Copyright L. v. Beethoven © 1996 Roland Corporation W. Wagner © 1996 Roland Corporation W. Anderson © 1996 Roland Corporation C.

  • Page 37: Easy Operation List

    Easy Operation List You want to Press the [ON/OFF] and [BEAT] buttons simultaneously, and press the [●] button. Master Tuning Selecting a temperament Specifying the keynote Stretch tuning Applying the damper pedal to the left-hand keyboard area MIDI send channel settings Local Control Transmitting a recorded performance Press the [ ] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.

  • Page 38: Midi Implementation Chart

    Appendices DIGITAL PIANO Model MP-60 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 6, 38 Control Change 100, 101 Prog Change : True Number...

  • Page 39: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys Hammer Action Keyboard Touch Sensitivity Preset 3 levels Whole, Dual (adjustable dual balance), Split (adjustable split point) Keyboard Modes Sound Generator Max. Polyphony 64 voices 15 tones in 5 groups Tones Temperament 7 types, selectable tonic Stretched Tuning 2 types Master Tuning...

  • Page 40: Index

    Index AC inlet ... 8 Adjuster ... 9 All Song Play ... 10 Audio Equipment ... 29 Beat ... 15 [BRILLIANCE] knob ... 9 Computer ... 29 Count-In ... 19 Damper pedal ... 9, 28 Resonance ... 26 Dual Balance ... 12 Dual Play ...

  • Page 41: Memo

    MEMO...
  • Page 42 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...

  • Page 43: 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.
  • Page 44 Contents Name Instrument Music Stand Manual Set Power Cord Set This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper. Qty. 03344767 ’05-4-6N...

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