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Roland KR7/5 Owner's Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 3), 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 © 2002 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 Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

  • Page 3: 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. • Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;...

  • Page 6: Handling Floppy Disks

    • Do not pull the music stand too far forward when setting/ releasing its latches. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KR-7/5 Intelligent Piano. While the KR-7/5 Intelligent Piano certainly allows you to achieve authentic piano performances, it also features easy-to-use Automatic Accompaniment and numerous other useful functions. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.
  • Page 8 Introduction A Variety of Support Functions for Fostering Rich Musical Abilities In addition to score displays that let you see note names and fingerings, and a bouncing ball that keeps track of the notes currently being played, you can also enjoy other powerful practice functions, like repeated practice of a specified segment, and simple playback and recording of each hand’s part–features that only a digital piano can provide.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Manual

    How To Use This Manual The KR-7/5 Owner’s Manual consists of two volumes, Quick Start and the Owner’s Manual. Please start out by reading “Before You Start Playing” (p. 18) in the Owner’s Manual (this volume). This explains how to connect the KR’s power cord and how to turn on the instrument’s power.

  • Page 10: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions KR-7 * The panel diagrams shown in this owner’s manual are those of the KR-7. Power 1. [Power] switch Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 19). 2. [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume (p. 20). 3.

  • Page 11: 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. 69). [Song Stylist] button [Music Assistant] button [Score Display] button Displays scores (p. 74). You can use the practice function (p.

  • Page 12: Kr-5

    Panel Descriptions KR-5 Power 1. [Power] switch Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 19). 2. [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume (p. 20). 3. [Brilliance] knob Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p. 20). 4. [Wonderland/Game] button Here you can learn about instruments while having fun.
  • Page 13 22 23 24 19. 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. 69). [Music Assistant] button [Score Display] button Displays scores (p. 74). You can use the practice function (p.

  • Page 14: Bottom Panel

    Panel Descriptions Rear Panel KR-7 KR-5 1. MIDI Out/In connectors These can be connected to an external MIDI device to exchange performance data (p. 158). * There is also a MIDI In connector on the bottom panel. The two MIDI In connectors cannot be used simultaneously.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...3 IMPORTANT NOTES ...5 Introduction ...7 Main Features ...7 How To Use This Manual ...9 Conventions Used in This Manual ...9 Panel Descriptions...10 KR-7...10 KR-5...12 Rear Panel...14 Bottom Panel...14 Before You Start Playing ...18 Connect the Pedal Cable ...18 Connect the Speaker Cable (KR-7)...18 Connect the Power Cord ...18 Setting Up the Music Stand (KR-5)...18...
  • Page 16 Contents Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions...69 Playing a Song ...69 Using Keywords to Search for Songs (Song Search)...71 Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites) ...72 Removing Songs from Favorites...73 Displaying the Score ...74 Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds (Touch the Notes)...75 Making Detailed Settings for the Score Display...76 Saving Scores as Image Data (KR-7)...77...
  • Page 17 Chapter 7 Creating Music Styles ...134 Creating Original Styles (User Styles)...134 Creating New Styles by Combining Internal Music Styles (Style Composer) (KR-7) ...134 Creating a Style from a Song You Composed Yourself (Style Converter) ...136 Saving a User Style...139 Deleting Saved User Styles ...140 Copying Styles on Disks to the User Memory (KR-7) ...141 Copying Styles Saved in the User Memory to Disks (KR-7) ...

  • Page 18: Connect The Speaker Cable (Kr-7)

    Before You Start Playing Connect the Pedal Cable Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the rear panel of the KR-7/5. fig.00-01 Connect the Speaker Cable (KR-7) As shown in the diagram, connect the speaker cable leading from the speaker box of the stand to the speaker connector located on the rear panel of the KR-7.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Position Of The Music Stand

    Adjusting the Position of the Music Stand Grasp the music stand with both hands, and pull it toward yourself to adjust the position. fig.mu_stand2 Folding Down the Music Stand Grasp the music stand with both hands, and gently push it in until it stops. Raise the support located on the back of the music stand, then gently fold down the music stand.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Sound's Volume And Brilliance

    Before You Start Playing About the Pedals The pedals have the following functions, and are used mainly for piano performance. fig.00-08.e Soft Pedal Damper Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Damper pedal (right pedal) While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after you take your fingers off the keys.

  • Page 21: Connecting An External Display (Kr-7)

    Connecting a Microphone You can connect a microphone into the Mic In jack, and enjoy karaoke with the KR-7/5. fig.00-10 Mic Volume knob Mic Echo knob Mic In jack Connect a microphone (sold separately) to the Mic In jack on the lower-right area of the instrument. Rotate the [Mic Volume] knob in front of the Mic In jack to adjust the volume level for the microphone.

  • Page 22: About The Touch Screen

    Before You Start Playing For more on handling the external display, refer to your display’s owner’s manual. You can also remove the music stand, then place the display there so that it faces forward. For instructions on removing the music stand, refer to “Removing the Music Stand”...

  • Page 23: Using The Main Icons

    Main Screens Piano Screen Immediately after the power is turned on, the Piano screen like the one below is displayed. For details, refer to p. 24. Basic Screen The following screen is called Basic screen. Song name or Tempo Music Style name Beat Measure You can usually display this screen by touching <Exit>...

  • Page 24: Playing The Keyboard Like A Piano (One-Touch Piano)

    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-7/5 will switch to the following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.

  • Page 25: Performing With A Variety Of Tones (Tone Buttons)

    Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons) The KR-7/5 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Shifting The Keyboard Pitch In Octave Steps (Octave Shift)

    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 31: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)

    Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the KR-7/5. 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 32: Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth To The Sounds You Play Advanced 3D) (Kr-7)

    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 33: Selecting The Tone To Which The Effect Is Applied

    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 [Advanced 3D] button and watch the indicator light up. On the Advanced 3D screen, touch <Option>.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Sound To Achieve The Preferred Tone Quality Equalizer) (Kr-7)

    Chapter 1 Performance Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer) (KR-7) The KR-7 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 35: Storing The Settings

    Settings Displayed Value -60–0–60 -60–0–60 High -60–0–60 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 36: Applying Effects To The Sound (Effects)

    Chapter 1 Performance Adding Effects to Each Tone and Voice 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. 25). The “Tone selection screen”...

  • Page 37: Adding Effects To Mic Vocals (Vocal Effect) (Kr-7)

    Cancelling the Effect On the Effects screen, touch <Off>. About the Effect Settings When the effects is set to ON, the appropriate effect is applied for the currently selected sound. You can also apply different effect types to each tone (except GS tones and tones with the “...
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 Performance Icon Allows you to start songs and Automatic Accom- Vocal Count In paniment using your own tempo. Allows you to produce sounds conforming to the Vocal Keyboard vocal scale. You can play a specific part as harmony while Music Files playing back a song.

  • Page 39: Altering Vocals (Transformer)

    Altering Vocals (Transformer) With the KR-7, 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. 37). fig.d-vo-trans.eps_60 Touch any one of the icons. Here’s what the different icons do.
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 Performance Adding Harmonies (Harmonist) 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. 37). fig.d-vo-harmo.eps_60 Touch any one of the icons. Here’s what the different icons do.
  • Page 41 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. 37). fig.d-vo-coin.eps_60 Touch <Arranger>...
  • Page 42 Chapter 1 Performance 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 43: 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-7, use the Vocal Effect function to adjust the echo (p. 38). You can also enjoy this effect with the Voice Transformer function (p. 39) and Harmonist function (p.

  • Page 44: Using The Metronome And Rhythm (Rhythm Partner)

    Chapter 1 Performance Using the Metronome and Rhythm (Rhythm Partner) The KR-7/5 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: Changing The Rhythm Settings

    Chapter 1 Performance Playing Rhythm The KR-7/5 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 49 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 , the selection moves to the side, allowing you to access other volume levels.

  • Page 50: Music Styles And Automatic Accompaniment

    Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment What is Automatic Accompaniment? Press the KR-7/5’s 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: Selecting Music Styles On 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 Disks You can play other User Styles saved to floppy disks or User memory (KR-7) (p. 139). fig.panel2-3 Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive (p.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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. 54). 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 58: Having The Accompaniment Start Simultaneously When You Play The Keyboard (Sync)

    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 59: Stopping Automatic Accompaniment

    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 60: 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 61: Changing The Accompaniment Pattern (Fill In Buttons)

    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 62: 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 <KR-7> 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 63: Playing Phrases (Phrase) (Kr-7)

    Touch <Exit>. You are returned to the previous screen. Press the [1] or [2] button to change the arrangement of the accompaniment. Playing Phrases (Phrase) (KR-7) 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.

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: Changing The Volume Balance Between The Accompaniment And The Keyboard (Balance Knob)

    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 68 Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment Display Music Style Rhythm Part Rhythm Bass Bass, Bass Tone (p. 59) Accompaniment 1, Accompaniment 2, Accompani- Accomp ment 3, Chord Tone (p. 59) Short phrases sounded when the Performance Pads Phrase (KR-7) are pressed (p. 63). fig.d-partbal2.eps_60 This shows the volume balance between each of the keyboard’s Tones when layer performance (p.

  • Page 69: Chapter 3 Song Playback And Practice Functions

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions 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 70: Playing Back

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions 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.

  • Page 71: 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. Touch <Search>.

  • Page 72: Registering The Songs You Like (Favorites)

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions 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 73: 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 74: Displaying The Score

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Displaying the Score The KR-7/5 can display scores not only for the internal songs, but for music files and performances recorded with the KR-7/5. 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 75: Touching Notes To Confirm The Sounds

    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 76: Making Detailed Settings For The Score Display

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and 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 77: Saving Scores As Image Data (Kr-7)

    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 78: Practicing Songs With The Practice Function (Kr-7)

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Practicing Songs with the Practice Function (KR-7) Try using the KR-7’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 79: Recording Your Performance

    Touch the Notes When you touch a note on the Practice screen, the KR-7 plays that note. When you trace along the displayed score with your finger, the KR-7 plays the traced segment. One Note When you touch < >, the KR-7 plays the note currently indicated by the bouncing ball.
  • Page 80 Chapter 3 Song Playback and 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-7’s internal songs have markers set in or- Range 1–...

  • Page 81: 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 82: Setting The Tempo By Pressing The Button In Time (Tap Tempo)

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and 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 83 <KR-5> Assigning functions to the Performance Pads Press the [Style Orchestrator/User Function] button and the indicator light goes out. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-usrfunc_5.eps_60 Touch for Performance Pad [1] or [2] to assign “Tap Tempo.” Touch <Exit>; the tempo is indicated in the upper left of the screen. Specifying the Tempo Press the Pad to which “Tap Tempo”...

  • Page 84: Use Your Voice To Select The Tempo (Vocal Tap Tempo Kr-7)

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Use Your Voice to Select the Tempo (Vocal Tap Tempo) (KR-7) Just as in “Tap Tempo Function” (p. 82), you can set tempos using your voice. This feature is called “Vocal Tap Tempo.” Connect a microphone (p.

  • Page 85: Match The Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In)

    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 86: 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 87: Setting Markers For Repeated Practice (Marker)

    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 88: Playback From A Marker Location

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions 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 89: Playing Back The Same Passage Over And Over

    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 90: Transposing Keyboard Sounds And Songs Played Back (Transpose)

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions 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 91 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 92: Detailed Song Playback Settings

    Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions Detailed Song Playback Settings Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs (Play Mode) With the normal setting, GS tones (sounds that are compatible with other GS instruments) will normally be used to play back song data. By changing this setting, you can play back song using KR-specific tones for certain portions of the data.

  • Page 93: Hiding The Lyrics (Lyrics)

    Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics) Some commercially available music files for use in karaoke, as well as some of the internal songs include lyrics data. When you play such music files, the lyrics automatically appear in the screen. If you do not want lyrics to appear automatically, set this to “OFF.”...

  • Page 94: Changing The Parts Assigned To The Track Buttons During Smf Playback (Track Assign)

    Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign) Normally, when playing back Roland Piano Digital-compatible SMFs (p. 189), the left-hand part is assigned to the [3/Lower] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to the [4/Upper] button. However, assignment of the right-hand and left- hand parts may differ with some SMF data.

  • Page 95: Chapter 4 Recording And Saving The Performance

    Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance With the KR-7/5, 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-7/5 to make the following kinds of recordings. •...

  • Page 96: Recording A New Song (New Song)

    Chapter 4 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. Decide on the tone of the performance. Use the Tone buttons and the touch screen to select the tone.

  • Page 97: Stop Recording

    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. When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, playback stops.

  • Page 98: Recording With Accompaniment

    Chapter 4 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 99 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 re- corded to this track.

  • Page 100: Recording Along With A Song

    Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance Recording Along with a Song Try recording along with internal songs and songs on 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 101: 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 102: Erasing The Performance On Specific Tracks

    Chapter 4 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 103: Recording Songs Starting With Pickups

    Touch <Rec Stop> “Composer Stop.” Display Recording stops at the same time the Automatic Accompani- Arranger Stop ment stops. Recording does not stop, even when the Automatic Accompa- Composer Stop niment stops. When you press the [ ton, 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 104: Inserting And Ejecting A Floppy Disk

    Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance Using Floppy Disks You can use the KR-7/5’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 disk in the disk drive slot until there is an audible click.
  • Page 105 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 <OK>. Initialization of the disk begins. Touch <Cancel> to go back to the previous screen. When initialization is completed, you’re returned to the previous screen.

  • Page 106: Saving Songs

    Chapter 4 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 (KR-7) is called “saving.” Be sure to save important songs to floppy disks or Favorites (KR-7).
  • Page 107 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 108 The song is saved as data capable of reproducing performances with richness of expression using the KR-7/5’s special Tones. Data is saved in a form that can also be played on the Roland Digital Pianos or Music Players other than the KR-7/5.

  • Page 109: Deleting Saved Songs

    Deleting Saved Songs This deletes songs that have been saved on floppy disks, or to Favorites (KR-7). 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”...

  • Page 110: Copying Songs On Disks To Favorites (Kr-7)

    Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance Copying Songs on Disks to Favorites (KR-7) 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 disk with the song to be copied in the disk drive. Press the [Disk] button.

  • Page 111: Copying Songs Saved In Favorites To Disks (Kr-7)

    Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to Disks (KR-7) 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-7 to copy the song in Favorites to the floppy disk.

  • Page 112: Saving Performance Settings (User Program)

    Chapter 5 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 113: Changing The Way User Programs Are Called Up

    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 114: Loading Saved User Program Sets

    Chapter 5 User Program Registration Determining the save destination Touch <Disk> or <User>. (KR-7) 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 115: 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. For more on the use of the disk drive, refer to “Using Floppy Disks”...

  • Page 116: Simultaneously Switching User Program And Transmitting Pc Numbers

    Chapter 5 User Program Registration Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User Memory to Disks (KR-7) 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 117: Multitrack Recording With 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)

    Track buttons for recording. (Refer to “Recording With Accompaniment” (p. 98)) 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 118: 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 119: Recording A Performance

    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. Getting the Most Suitable Part Tones for the Musical Genre (Tone Set)

  • Page 120: Changing The Recording Method (Rec Mode)

    Chapter 6 Creating and Editing Songs Step 2 Start Recording If necessary, choose a recording method. For more on how to record, refer to p. 120. If you record for the first time, there’s no need to select the recording method. Selecting the Part to Record Display the 16-track Sequencer screen (p.

  • Page 121: 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 Loop Recording Auto Punch-...

  • Page 122: Repeated Recording At The Same Location (Loop Recording)

    Chapter 6 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 123: 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 124: Composing An Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer)

    Chapter 6 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 125: 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 For instructions on assigning functions, refer to “Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/ User Functions)”...

  • Page 126: Copying Measures (Copy)

    Chapter 6 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 127: 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 128: Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)

    Chapter 6 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 129: 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. 125), 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 130: Correcting Notes One By One (Note Edit)

    Chapter 6 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. 125), select <Part Exchange>.

  • Page 131: 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 132: Adjusting The Tempo While Listening To A Song

    Chapter 6 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 133: 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 134: Creating New Styles By Combining Internal Music Styles Style Composer) (Kr-7)

    Chapter 7 Creating Music Styles Creating Original Styles (User Styles) Although the KR-7/5 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 135 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 All Clear Deletes all of the settings. You can mute the sound of particular Parts in specific Divisions. For more in- Mute formation, take a look at “Muting Parts for a particular division”...

  • Page 136: Creating A Style From A Song You Composed Yourself (Style Converter)

    Chapter 7 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 137: Creating Songs

    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 138 Chapter 7 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 139: Saving A User Style

    Saving a User Style You can save the User Styles you create to floppy disks. With the KR-7, you can save Styles to 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 140: Deleting Saved User Styles

    Chapter 7 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 141: Copying Styles Saved In The User Memory To Disks (Kr-7)

    Copying Styles on Disks to the User Memory (KR-7) 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 disk with the Style to be copied in the disk drive.

  • Page 142: Changing The Settings For One-Touch Piano

    Chapter 8 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. Procedure Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.

  • Page 143: 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 144: Adjusting The Resonant Sounds (String Resonance Kr-7)

    Chapter 8 Various Settings Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According to the Force Used to Play the Keys (Hammer Response) (KR-7) 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 145: Changing The Settings For One-Touch Arranger

    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. 142), 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 146: Changing The Keyboard's Split Point (Split Point)

    Chapter 8 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. 29). The setting is at “F#3”...

  • Page 147: 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. Assigning Functions to Pedals At Step 3 “Procedure”...
  • Page 148 Chapter 8 Various Settings Functions that can be assigned (Pedals, Performance Pads) Function Explanation Toggles the Leading Bass function* on or off. The function stays on as long as the pedal to which this is assigned is pressed. Leading Bass When assigned to a Performance Pad, this is alternately switched on and off each time the pad is pressed.

  • Page 149: Changing The Bend Range (Pedal Setting)

    Functions that can be assigned (Pedals Only) Function Explanation Pressing the pedal during playback of a song stops the playback. When the pedal is released, playback resumes from the begin- ning of the measure that was playing when the pedal was pressed. When the pedal is Replay pressed in rapid succession, the playback will resume backs up the same number of...

  • Page 150: Placing A Marker In The Middle Of A Measure

    Chapter 8 Various Settings Changing How Chords Are Played and Specified (Arranger Config) This changes the settings determining how Music Styles are played, and how the keys are pressed to specify chords. What are the Chord Tone and Bass Tone? When the Automatic Accompaniment is stopped, and Sync Start (p.

  • Page 151: Changing The Settings For The Count-In And Countdown

    Changing the Settings for the Count-In and Countdown Press the [Metronome] button. The Metronome screen (p. 44) appears. Touch <Count In> or <Countdown>. The “Count In settings screen” or the “Countdown settings screen” appears. Touch of each item to make settings. Touch <Exit>...

  • Page 152: Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune)

    Chapter 8 Various Settings Other Settings You can change the tuning, the language shown on the display, and other settings to make the KR-7/5 easier to use. Procedure Switch to the Basic screen, or press the One Touch Program [Piano] button. Touch <Functions>.

  • Page 153: Changing The Settings For Showing Images With The External Display (External Display) (Kr-7)

    Changing the Screen Message When the Power Is Turned On (Opening Message) You can modify this screen to show your favorite phrase when the power is turned on. At Step 3 in “Procedure” (p. 152), touch <Opening Message>. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-openmsg.eps_50 to move the cursor.

  • Page 154: Selecting Images To Be Shown On The Kr-7 And External Displays (User Image Display) (Kr-7)

    Chapter 8 Various Settings Selecting Images To Be Shown on the KR-7 and External Displays (User Image Display) (KR-7) You can have image data from computers and other devices shown on the onboard display, or on an external display you’ve connected. You can store two types of image data, “KR-display-use”...

  • Page 155: Remembering The Settings Even When The Power Is Turned Off (Memory Backup)

    Turning Off the Beat Indicator (Beat Indicator) The beat indicator normally flashes in time with the metronome, Music Style, or song tempo. However, if you wish, it can be set to remain off at all times. At step 3 in “Procedure” (p. 152), touch <Beat Indicator>. A screen like the one shown below appears.

  • Page 156: Calibrating The Touch Screen (Touch Screen)

    Chapter 8 Various Settings Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch Screen) If you’ve been using the touch screen for some time, the pointer may be shifted, making the KR-7/5 react incorrectly. You should correct this displacement when necessary by performing calibration (repositioning). At step 3 in “Procedure”...

  • Page 157: Automatically Starting The Quick Tour

    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 158: Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices

    You can also connect it to a tape recorder or other recording equipment and record your performances. Connecting a Computer (p. 163) You can use a sequencer program (such as Roland Visual- MT) to record performance data from the KR-7/5 and play performance data from the program on the KR-7/5.

  • Page 159: 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-7/5’s MIDI In connector. You can select tones for the connected keyboard from the KR-7/5.

  • Page 160: Midi Settings

    Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices MIDI Settings With the KR-7/5, you can make MIDI settings like those described below. “MIDI Setting Screen” fig.09-04.eps Display Description Chooses the MIDI send channel Tx Channel (p. 160). Switches Local Control on or off Local Control (p.

  • Page 161: 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-7/5, then the MT-series device, Local Control is automatically switched off on the KR-7/5.

  • Page 162: Connecting To Audio Equipment

    Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment When you connect the KR-7/5 to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the KR-7/5 through the speakers on the audio equipment or record your performances on a tape recorder or other recording device. When connecting, please use audio cables (sold separately) with standard phone plugs.

  • Page 163: Making The Connections

    You can use a USB MIDI interface cable (sold separately) to connect the KR-7/5 to your computer. If the KR-7/5 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-7/5 can be saved on your computer.

  • Page 164: Connection Examples

    Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices Connection Examples: Connection with an Apple Macintosh computer Use a computer cable (sold separately) to connect the Computer connector on the KR-7/5 to the modem port (or printer port) on the Apple Macintosh. Set the Computer switch to “Mac.”...
  • Page 165 Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices MEMO...

  • Page 166: Troubleshooting

    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. 18) come on. The button doesn’t Is the panel locked? (p. 157) Turn the power off, then back on. work.
  • Page 167 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 168 Troubleshooting Case Cause/Remedy In certain cases, such as when playing Music Accompaniment Styles on disks, the accompaniment may lag tempo becomes when excessive amounts of performance data unstable are used. Song doesn’t play back correctly Does the screen indicate message, like “OK to delete song?”...

  • Page 169: 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 170: Tone List (Kr-7)

    Tone List (KR-7) [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 171 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 Detuned Or.2 Brass 2 Church Org.1 Synth Brass1 Church Org.2...

  • Page 172: Tone List (Kr-5)

    Tone List (KR-5) [Piano] [Organ] Grand Piano1 Jazz Organ PianoStrings Full Organ 1 Piano Choir Lower Organ Dyno Rhodes Theater Org. Harpsichord Nason flt 8' Suitcase Bandneon Vibraphone Organ Flute Harpsi.Doubl Jazz Organ2 Marimba Full Organ 2 Steel Drums Full Organ 3 Honky-tonk 2 Lower Organ2 Stage Rhodes...
  • Page 173 Funk Gt. Square Funk Gt.2 Sine Wave Overdrive Gt Saw Wave DistortionGt Feedback Gt. Doctor Solo Gt.Harmonics Syn.Calliope Gt.Feedback Chiffer Lead GS Ac.Bass Charang GS Fing.Bass Solo Vox Picked Bs 5th Saw Wave Fretless Bs. Bass & Lead Slap Bass Fantasia Slap Bass 2 Warm Pad...

  • Page 174: 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 175 -----: 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 176 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 177 -----: 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 178: Sfx Set List

    SFX Set List -----: No sound. [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. SFX Set 1 (KR-7) SFX Set 1 (KR-5) ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----...

  • Page 179: Effects List

    Effects List Display Description 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 GS Feedback...

  • Page 180: Music Style List (Kr-7)

    Music Style List (KR-7) [Pop/Rock] [Ballad/Acoustic] AmericanPop1 Scat Ballad AmericanPop2 Piano Pop Easy Listen Guitar Trio Shuffle Pop 6/8 Ballad ShufleFusion Slow Pop Contemporary Symph.Ballad Funky Pop Piano Night ’70s 1 Guitar Pop ’70s 2 Swing Ballad Cool Al Pop Ballad Asian Pop Latin Guitar Swing Pop...

  • Page 181: Music Style List (Kr-5)

    Music Style List (KR-5) [Pop/Rock] [Ballad/Acoustic] AmericanPop1 Soulful Sax Funky Pop 8BeatBallad1 Easy Listen Pop Ballad Asian Pop Symph.Ballad ShufleFusion 6/8 Ballad Contemporary Piano Night ’70s 1 Guitar Trio ’70s 2 12/8 Ballad Cool Al Chapel Groovin Crystal Swing Pop Piano Latin British Pop Piano Waltz...

  • Page 182: 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. 52). Cmaj7 C#maj7 C#m7 Cdim C#dim Cm7 ( 5 ) C#m7 ( 5 ) Caug C#aug...
  • Page 183 symbol : Indicates the constituent note of chords. symbol : Chord shown with an “ ”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “ ” (p. 52). F#maj7 Gmaj7 F#m7 F#dim Gdim F#m7 ( 5 ) Gm7 ( 5 ) F#aug Gaug F#sus4...

  • Page 184: 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 185 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 186 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 187: Rhythm Pattern List

    Rhythm Pattern List Patterns That Can Be Selected with the [Rhythm] Button “Playing Rhythm” (p. 48) 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 188: Parameters Stored To Internal Memory

    Parameters Stored to Internal Memory Parameters Stored in the User Program “Saving Performance Settings (User Program)” (p. 112) 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 189: The Kr-7/5 Allows You To Use The Following Music Files

    The KR-7/5 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 piano.

  • Page 190: Midi Implementation Chart

    DIGITAL PIANO Model KR-7/5 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 191: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications <Keyboard> 88 keys (Progressive hammer action keyboard with Keyboard escapement) 100 levels Touch Sensitivity Whole, Split (adjustable split point), Layer, Arranger, Piano Style Arranger, Manual Drums / SFX Keyboard Mode <Sound Source> Conforms to GM2 / GS / XG Lite 128 voices Max.
  • Page 192 78 kg / 172 lbs piano stand) Quick Start, Owner’s Manual, Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces, AC cord Accessories * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 193: Index

    Index Numerics 16-Track Sequencer ... 117 AC inlet ... 18 Accompaniment Start and Stop ... 58 Sync Start ... 58 Adjuster ... 20 Advanced 3D ... 32 [Advanced 3D] button ... 32 Arranger Config ... 150 As SMF ... 108 Audio Equipment ...
  • Page 194 Index Factory Reset ... 155 Factory Setting Favorites ... 156 Touch Screen ... 156 User Memory ... 156 Favorites ... 72 Clearing ... 156 Registering ... 72 Removing ... 73 Fill In ... 61 Fill In To Original ... 50 Fill In To Variation ...
  • Page 195 Music Style ... 50 On Disk ... 55 Rhythm Pattern ... 57 Music Style Buttons ... 54 Music Style List ... 180 Mute ... 86 New Song ... 96 N.C. (No Chord) ... QS 13 Note Edit (Song Edit) ... 130 Octave Shift ...
  • Page 196 Index Saving ... 106 Compatibility ... 108 User Style ... 139 Score ... 74 Saving as image data ... 77 Settings ... 76 [Score Display] button ... QS 8, 74 Screens 16-track Sequencer screen ... 117 Advanced 3D screen ... 32 Basic screen ...
  • Page 197 Tap Tempo ... 82 Temperament ... 143 Tempo ...45 Tempo [-] [+] buttons ... 81 Tempo marks ... 45 Tempo Mute ... 84 Tempo Recording ... 132 TONES ...QS 5 Tone Buttons ... 25 Tone List ... 170 Tone Search ... 27 Tone Set ...

  • Page 198: 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. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676 Al Fanny Trading Office...

  • Page 199: 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 200 Contents Name Instrument Manual Set AC Cord Set Collection of Printed Music This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper. Qty. 02904667 ’03-5-7N...

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