Introduction; Main Features - Roland KR107 Owner's Manual

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.

Main Features

❍ Lusciously Resounding, Richly Expressive Piano Sound
The KR107 reproduces the rich tones of a high-quality grand piano, from the sounds of the hammers
as they strike the strings to the sounds made as the keys are released. 128-voice polyphony ensures
full responsiveness, even with heavy use of the pedals.
What's more, The "Piano Designer" feature allows you to create your own favorite piano tones.
❍ True Grand Piano Feel
The KR107 features Roland's Progressive Hammer Action keyboard, which reproduces the feel of a
grand piano, with a firm, weighty touch in the lower registers and a lighter response in the upper
registers. This keyboard also faithfully reproduces the distinctive "click" that's produced when a
grand piano's keys are played (Escapement function).
In addition to the ability of adjusting the key weight, a "Hammer Response" function, which
reproduces the subtle action of the hammers, is also incorporated, so there are two key-touch controls
that come into play when determining the precise character of the keyboard. Additionally, the
instrument's pedals are firm and responsive, lending your performances fuller and more detailed
expressiveness.
❍ Accomplish Tasks Easily with the Main Buttons
Almost all of the KR's common functions, including playing back songs, displaying notations,
running the automatic accompaniment, selecting tones, and so on can be accomplished using the Main
buttons to the left of the screen.
❍ A Wealth of Practice Features to Foster Musical Growth
Use the "Visual Lesson" feature for enjoyable practice and steady improvement.
You can use this function to score the results of your performances and find out which notes have been
played differently than those indicated in the notation.
The KR also scrolls the notation automatically as you play, making your practices even more
convenient.
❍ Connector Allows Enlarged Display of Notation and Lyrics
The KR107 is equipped with a connector for use with televisions and other external displays.
Connecting a large screen to the KR107 allows you to display a greater number of measures at the
same time.
❍ Easy-To-Use "Music Assistant" Automatic Accompaniment
Feature
You can select from an amazing 500 settings to get automatic accompaniment that perfectly matches
the song you are playing.
Each song's Music Assistant settings are shown in a manner that is easy to grasp, so playing along
with the changes in the accompaniment is a snap.
For easy enjoyment of Music Assistant, the KR107 also includes songs that you can perform while
reading the chord charts.
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