Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano RD-700SX. 201b 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.
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
• When using the unit with a rack or stand recom- mended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need...
Page 4 • The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti- lation. 101c • This (RD-700SX) for use only with Roland stand KS-17. Use with other stands (or carts) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. 102b •...
Page 5: Important Notes
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) 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: Main Features
The RD-700SX is compatible with both General MIDI and General MIDI 2 standards. Additionally, you can transmit SMF music files to the RD-700SX from the USB port and play back the data. This allows you to perform while playing back SMF music files without the use of an external sequencer.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Precautions lors de l’installation de la carte d’extension Wave ... 18 Installer les cartes de serie SRX ... 19 Verification des cartes d’extension audio apres installation... 20 Connecting the RD-700SX to External Equipment ... 21 Connecting Pedals... 22 Turning the Power On and Off ... 23 Turning On the Power ...
Page 8 Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP])... 56 Registering the Setups You Like (Favorite Setups) ... 57 Storing Settings to Setups ([WRITE]) ... 58 Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard...60 What’s MIDI? ... 60 About MIDI Connectors ... 60 Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators... 60 Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output (MIDI OUT Port)...
Page 9 Making Tone Settings (Tone Info)... 70 How to Make Settings... 70 Selecting the Part and the Tone to Be Set (Part, Tone) ... 71 Setting the Reverb/Chorus Depth (Reverb/Chorus Amount) ... 71 Changing the Effect Applied to the Tone (MFX Type) ... 71 Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly) ...
Page 10 Recording the Performance... 102 Exiting Rec Mode... 102 About the Local Switch... 102 Playing the RD-700SX’s Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device ... 103 Making Connections ... 103 Setting the Channels ... 103 Selecting RD-700SX Sounds from an External MIDI Device... 103 Switching Setups ...
Page 11 Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode)...104 About USB Functions... 104 Switching Between Storage Mode and MIDI Mode... 104 Exchanging Files with Computers (Storage Mode)... 105 Connections... 105 Cautions Regarding Folders and Files ... 105 Exchanging Files... 105 Exiting Storage Mode... 105 Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer (MIDI Mode)...
Page 12: Panel Descriptions
In addition, when [CONTROL/ZONE LEVEL] is on, the tone is changed in real time in response to the assigned parameter and function. [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] Puts the RD-700SX in control of the external MIDI sound generator (p. 60). [RHYTHM/SONG] Switches RHTYHM and SONG on/off (p. 48, p. 50).
Page 13 fig.buttons [TRANSPOSE] Sets the range of the keyboard to transposed (p. 42). 6. DISPLAY This shows the Tone names and the values of various settings, etc. [SHIFT/EXIT] Pressed to return to a previous screen or to cancel a procedure that is in progress.
Page 14: Rear Panel
(SRX Series) (p. 15). 4. USB Connector Connect your computer here to exchange Standard MIDI file and setup file between the computer and the RD-700SX (p. 104). 5. PEDAL Jacks (DAMPER, FC1, FC2) Connecting the pedal switch (DP series) provided with the RD- 700SX to the DAMPER jack allows you to use the switch as a damper pedal.
Page 15: Getting Ready
For more information about the wave expansion board tones, refer to the patch list included with the wave expansion board. However, some of the tone names may be displayed differently on the RD-700SX. Check 36page as you refer to the tone names. Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board •...
Page 16: Installing Srx Series Boards
Installing SRX Series Boards Before installing any Wave Expansion Board, turn off the power on the RD-700SX and all devices connected to it. Refer to the following illustration of the RD-700SX’s rear panel, and remove the screws indicated. Then, remove the cover. fig.00-02e You can remove the cover easily by pressing on the lower part of the cover (above mark).
Page 17: Checking The Installed Wave Expansion Boards
Use the Installation Tool supplied with the Wave Expansion Board to turn the holders in the LOCK direction, so the board will be fastened in place. fig.00-05e Installation tool Use the screws that you removed in step 2 to fasten the cover back in place.
Page 18: Installation De La Carte D'extension Wave(French Language For Canadian Safety Standard)
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur les tonalités de la carte d'expansion Wave, se reporter à la liste des timbres incluse avec la carte. Toutefois, certains des noms de tonalités peuvent s'afficher différemment sur le RD-700SX. Consulter la p. 36 pour les noms des tonalités.
Page 19: Installer Les Cartes De Serie Srx
Installer les cartes de serie SRX Avant d’installer une carte d’extension Wave, eteindre tous les appareils relies au RD-700SX. Detacher la plaque arriere en enlevant les vis indiquees sur le schema suivant. fig.00-02f Il est facile d’enlever le couvercle: il suffit d’appuyer sur la partie inférieure du couvercle (au-dessus du symbole fig.00-03f...
Page 20: Verification Des Cartes D'extension Audio Apres Installation
Getting Ready Pour tourner les supports en position LOCK (verrouille), utilisez l’outil d’installation de la carte d’extension fournie a cet effet. De cette facon, la carte sera bien fixee a sa place. fig.00-05f Outil d'installation Reposez le couvercle en remettant les vis enlevees (comme specifie) a l’etape 2.
Page 21: Connecting The Rd-700Sx To External Equipment
Connecting the RD-700SX to External Equipment The RD-700SX is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to produce sound, you need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones.
Page 22: Connecting Pedals
Getting Ready Before you begin making connections, confirm the following. Is the volume level of the RD-700SX or connected amp turned all the way down? Is the power to the RD-700SX or connected amp turned off? Connect supplied power cord to the RD-700SX, and plug the other end into an AC power outlet.
Page 23: Turning The Power On And Off
Turn on the power to connected external devices. Adjust the volume of the connected external device. Adjust the RD-700SX’s volume to obtain the proper volume level. Getting Ready In the unlikely event the power is turned off or cut off while Factory Reset (p.
Page 24: Turning Off The Power
Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment. Turn off the power to connected external devices. Press the lower portion of the [POWER ON] switch on the back of the RD-700SX. The power is switched off. Adjusting the Volume fig.00-11 Adjust the volume using the VOLUME slider.
Page 25: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) When using the RD-700SX for the first time, start by returning the settings to their factory defaults so that the RD-700SX operates as described in the procedures in the owner’s manual. Notes Never turn off the power during Factory Reset (while “Now, Executing”...
Page 26: Adjusting The Display Contrast (Lcd Contrast)
After the Factory Reset operation is finished, the ONE TOUCH screen will appear. Turn off the power to the RD-700SX, then turn it on again. You can also restore only part of the setting to their factory status. Refer to “Restoring the settings to the factory condition (Factory Reset)”...
Page 27: Tuning To Other Instruments' Pitches (Master Tune)
[INC] pressed down and press [DEC]. For decreasing value faster, keep [DEC] pressed down and press [INC]. If you want to save this setting, press [F1(WRITE)]. Settings saved in the RD-700SX are not deleted even when the power is turned off. Getting Ready...
Page 28: Overview Of The Rd-700Sx
OUTPUT and PHONES jacks. Units of Sound When using the RD-700SX, you will notice that a variety of different categories come into play when working with sounds. What follows is a simple explanation of each sound category.
Page 29: Special Indications
Pressing CURSOR [ ] when the Tone screen or Tone Wheel Screen is displayed switches the RD-700SX to this screen. You can also have this screen displayed by pressing [SETUP]. You can change the Setups (p. 46, p. 48, p. 50).
Page 30: About The Cursor Buttons
Overview of the RD-700SX [EDIT] By pressing [EDIT] to make the indicator light, you can enter “Edit mode.” In Edit mode you can make detailed settings for various functions. You can exit Edit mode by pressing [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.
Page 31: Listening To The Demo (Demo Play)
* When demo songs are playing back, all settings are switched to their status at the time the RD-700SX’s power was turned on. Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Setup (p. 58). Hold down [NUM LOCK] and press [EDIT].
Page 32: Performing With The Keyboard
Piano Performances (ONE TOUCH) Now, try performing with the piano. With the RD-700SX, you can call up the optimal settings for piano performances with the press of a single button. You can also select your preferred tones and settings and store them to the instrument’s buttons.
Page 33: Performing With A Variety Of Tones
Performing with a Variety of Tones The RD-700SX provides 488 types of Tones. Each one of these individual sounds is called a “tone.” Tones are assigned to the TONE SELECT buttons according to the tone category selected. Try selecting and performing with a number of different tones.
Page 34: Specifying The Tone Number To Select A Tone ([Num Lock])
Performing with the Keyboard Specifying the Tone Number to Select a Tone ([NUM LOCK]) Each individual tone has a different tone number. You can select tones with the TONE SELECT buttons by inputting numerals with these buttons to specify tone numbers. Turn [NUM LOCK] on when inputting numerals with the TONE SELECT buttons.
Page 35: Selecting Wave Expansion Board Tones
“Patch List” (for RD- 700) and “Rhythm Set List” (for RD-700) in the SRX Series Owner's Manuals. However, some of the tone names may be displayed differently on the RD-700SX. Refer to “Wave Expansion Board Tone Name Correspondence Table” (p. 36).
Page 36 3. Play the keyboard, and you will hear the selected tone. Wave Expansion Board Rhythm Set Tone Numbers When selecting a Wave Expansion Board Rhythm Set with the RD-700SX, the Wave Expansion Board Rhythm Sets are placed after Patches (called Tones on the RD- 700SX).
Page 37: Playing Multiple Tones With The Keyboard
Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard The RD-700SX features four Internal zones (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, and LOWER 2), and one tone can be assigned to each of these zones. You can perform using combinations of tones by turning each zone on or off. You can have multiple tones layered together at the same time, and even have different tones played in the left and right parts of the keyboard.
Page 38: Playing Different Tones In Two Different Sections Of The Keyboard ([Split])
Performing with the Keyboard Pressing Two TONE SELECT buttons Simultaneously * Keep [NUM LOCK] off when carrying out this operation. Even without pressing the ZONE SWITCH buttons, you can layer two tones by pressing two TONE SELECT buttons simultaneously. For example, if you want to layer a piano sound with strings, together press both [PIANO] and [STRINGS].
Page 39 Press [SPLIT], getting the indicator to light. ZONE SWITCH [LOWER 1] lights. Try fingering the keyboard. fig.Q1-16g The UPPER tone plays in the right-hand section of the keyboard, and the LOWER tone plays in the left-hand section. fig.Q1-17sp LOWER To exit Split mode, press [SPLIT] once more, and the indicator light goes out.
Page 40: Changing The Tone For A Zone
Performing with the Keyboard Changing the Tone for a Zone When changing the tone assigned to a zone, use the ZONE SELECT button to specify the zone with the tone you want to change. fig.Q1-20p Press the ZONE SELECT button for the part whose tone you want to change, causing the zone’s indicator to light up.
Page 41: Adjust The Volume Level For Individual Zones (Zone Switch/Zone Level Slider)
(ZONE SWITCH/ZONE LEVEL Slider) fig.Q1-21pe ZONE SWITCH With the RD-700SX, each of the parts that is performed using the internal sound generator is referred to as an INTERNAL Zone. You can use the ZONE SWITCH buttons and ZONE LEVEL sliders (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, LOWER 2) to turn sounds on and off and set their volume level.
Page 42: Transposing The Key Of The Keyboard ([Transpose])
Performing with the Keyboard Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE]) You can transpose performances without changing the keys you are playing, as well as change the pitch by an octave. This feature is called “Transpose.” This is a convenient feature to use when you want to match the pitch of the keyboard performance to a vocalist’s pitch, or perform using the printed music for trumpets or other transposed instruments.
Page 43: Adding Reverberation To The Sound ([Reverb])
Adding Reverberation to the Sound ([REVERB]) The RD-700SX can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall.
Page 44: Changing The Sound's Pitch In Real Time (Bender/Modulation Lever)
Performing with the Keyboard Adjust the CHORUS/DELAY [DEPTH] knob to select the amount of chorus effect to be applied. Rotating the knob clockwise applies a deeper chorus, and rotating it counterclockwise applies less chorus. Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time (Bender/ Modulation Lever) While playing the keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the pitch, or to the right to raise the pitch.
Page 45: Adjusting The Level Of The Sound's Low, Mid, And High-Frequency Ranges ([Equalizer])
Adjusting the Level of the Sound’s Low, Mid, and High-Frequency Ranges ([EQUALIZER]) The RD-700SX is equipped with a three-band equalizer. You can adjust the levels of the low-frequency, midrange, and high-frequency ranges using the EQUALIZER [LOW], [MID], and [HIGH] knobs, respectively.
Page 46: Using The Convenient Functions In Performances
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Playing Arpeggios ([ARPEGGIO]) The RD-700SX’s Arpeggio function lets you produce arpeggios automatically; simply hold down some keys, and a corresponding arpeggio will be played automatically. fig.Q2-01p Press [ARPEGGIO], getting the indicator to light. Press a key below Middle C (C4).
Page 47: Changing The Arpeggio Style
Changing the Arpeggio Style You can select the way an arpeggio is played (the style) to match a variety of different musical genres. Press [ARPEGGIO], getting the indicator to light. Press CURSOR [ ] to go to the Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio screen. fig.Q2-03g Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “ARP.”...
Page 48: Playing Rhythm ([Rhythm/Song])
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM/SONG]) The RD-700SX features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz, Rock, and other various musical genres. These drum patterns are referred to as “Rhythms.” You can perform using Rhythms combined with various functions, for example performing arpeggios while a Rhythm is playing.
Page 49: Changing The Rhythm Pattern
Changing the Rhythm Pattern You can select the way a Rhythm is played (the pattern) to match a variety of different musical genres. Press CURSOR [ ] to go to the Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio screen. fig.02-06g If you’re in the “SONG/ARP” screen, press [F1] to access the “RHY/ARP” screen. Press [RHYTHM/SONG] to make the button indicator light.
Page 50: Playing The Songs ([Rhythm/Song])
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Playing the Songs ([RHYTHM/SONG]) The RD-700SX can play back SMF music files. When “RHY/ARP” screen is selected for the Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio screen, pressing [RHYTHM/SONG] then starts playback of the rhythm. Before playing the rhythm, first check the screen using the following procedure.
Page 51: Selecting The Song
The song are played at the selected tempo. Using the Convenient Functions in Performances ] to move the cursor to “SONG.” Composer/Copyright Scott Tibbs ©2004 Roland Corporation When the Tone screen is displayed, the Rhythm/Song/ Arpeggio screen appears when CURSOR [ ] is pressed.
Page 52: Applying Effects To The Sound (Multi-Effects)
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Applying Effects to the Sound (Multi-Effects) In addition to chorus (p. 43) and reverb (p. 43), the RD-700SX also allows you to apply “multi-effects” to sounds. Multi-effects provides a collection of 125 different effects, such as distortion and rotary, from which you can choose.
Page 53: Simulating The Creation Of Organ Tones (Tone Wheel Mode)
Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones (Tone Wheel Mode) When any of the “TW-Organ 1–10” Tones is selected for any of the INTERNAL Zone (UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER1, LOWER2), you can perform in “Tone Wheel mode,” in which the creation of organ sounds is simulated. An organ features nine “harmonic bars”...
Page 54: Changing The Undulation Of The Organ Tone (Rotary Effect)
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances When the ZONE LEVEL sliders are moved, the harmonic bars move in the display, and the tone changes. By pressing the ZONE SWITCH buttons on and off, you can adjust the sounds for other Feet. If the cursor is moved to the value at the bottom of the screen, you can adjust the sounds for Feet with [DEC] and [INC].
Page 55: Disabling The Button (Panel Lock)
Press CURSOR [ ]/ [ fig.Q2-14HBar Feet Assignments in the T one Wheel Screen 16' 5 1/3' fig.Q2-15g Press CURSOR [ parameter for changing the Feet. “LED ON” and “LED OFF” in the screen indicate whether ZONE SWITCH is switched on or off. Parameter Value 16’, 5-1/3’, 8’, 4’, 2-2/3, 2’, 1-3/5’, 1-1/3’, 1’...
Page 56: Selecting Stored Settings ([Setup])
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP]) The RD-700SX’s INTERNAL ZONE (p. 28) and EXTERNAL ZONE (p. 28) tone settings, effect settings, and other such settings are collectively referred to as a “Setup.” Once you’ve stored your preferred settings, and settings for the songs to be performed as a Setup, you can then switch whole groups of settings during a performance just by switching Setups.
Page 57: Registering The Setups You Like (Favorite Setups)
When the Tone screen is displayed, the [SETUP] indicator lights and the Setup screen appears when CURSOR [ From the Setup screen, you can get back to the Tone screen by pressing CURSOR However, the Tone Wheel screen is displayed if “TW-Organ 1–10” is selected for any Part in the Tone screen.
Page 58: Storing Settings To Setups ([Write])
If you want to use the changed content as a new Setup, use the following procedure to save the settings to a Setup. You can also change the name of a Setup. You can store 100 Setups on the RD-700SX. fig.Q2-19p Press [WRITE], getting the indicator to light.
Page 59 When you have finished determining the save destination and the name for the new Setup, press [ENTER] or [F1]. The [ENTER] indicator is flashing, and the confirmation message appears. fig.Q2-23g If you do not want to save the Setup, press [EXIT] or [WRITE]. The operation is cancelled, and you are returned to the Tone screen.
Page 60: Using The Rd-700Sx As A Master Keyboard
Keyboard By connecting an external MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connector on the RD- 700SX’s rear panel, you can then control the external MIDI device with the RD-700SX. Normally, the RD-700SX transmits Note messages from the MIDI OUT connector, but when [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] is on, you can control not only Note messages, but a variety of other external MIDI device settings as well.
Page 61: Selecting The Midi Connector To Use For Output (Midi Out Port)
Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output (MIDI OUT Port) The RD-700SX is equipped with two MIDI connectors and one USB connector. You can select which MIDI OUT connector or USB connector is used for outputting the signals for each individual zone.
Page 62: Midi Send Channel Settings
Transmit channel and the Receive channel for each of the external MIDI sound generator’s Parts. Sounds is produced when the MIDI channels for the sending device (the RD-700SX) and the receiving device (the external MIDI sound generator) are set to the same MIDI channel.
Page 63: Selecting Sounds On An External Midi Device
Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device To switch the tones of an external MIDI device, the program number and the MSB/ LSB of the Bank Select message are entered as numerical values on the RD-700SX. fig.Q3-06p Press [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL], getting the indicator to light.
Page 64: Adjusting The Volume Of Each Zone (External Zone)
Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard Adjusting the Volume of Each Zone (EXTERNAL Zone) fig.Q3-08pe ZONE SWITCH When the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] indicator is on, you can use the ZONE SWITCH and ZONE LEVEL sliders to control the EXTERNAL Zone in the same way as with the INTERNAL Zone (p.
Page 65: Detailed Settings For Transmitted Parts (External)
How to Make Settings Press [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL], getting the indicator to light. The RD-700SX is set to control the external MIDI devices. When Rec Mode is set to ON in the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode, the EXTERNAL screen as shown to the left is not displayed.
Page 66: Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)
Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly) Specifies whether the tone will play polyphonically (POLY) or monophonically (MONO). The MONO setting is effective when playing a solo instrument tone such as sax or flute. Parameter Value...
Page 67: Smoothly Changing The Pitch (Portamento)
(Fine Tune) pitch in units of one cent. 1 cent = 1/100 semitone Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard Setting the Range for the Change in Pitch with the Bender (Bend Range) This sets the amount of pitch change that will occur when you move the Pitch Bend lever (4 octaves).
Page 68: Making Detailed Settings For Tones
Making Detailed Settings for Tones Making Zone Settings (Zone Info) The sixteen Parts played by the RD-700SX’s internal sound generator are referred to as “Internal Parts.” Of the sixteen Internal Parts, you can select four of them to function as the four Parts (UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER1, and LOWER2) which can be freely controlled with the RD-700SX’s buttons and keyboard.
Page 69: Setting The Transposition For Each Individual Zone (Transpose)
Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose) You can perform with each Zone transposed to a different pitch. When multiple tones are playing, you can create a richer sound by setting the two Tones to different octaves. Also, if the Keyboard Mode is set to Split and you are playing a bass Tone in the lower Zone, you can use the Transpose function to play the bass at a lower pitch.
Page 70: Turning The Controllers In Each Zone On And Off
Making Detailed Settings for Tones Turning the Controllers in Each Zone On and Off These settings determine whether the pedals connected to each PEDAL jack (DaMPER, FC1, FC2), the Modulation lever, the Bender, and the Slides are used to control the Parts (ON), or not (OFF). Parameter Description Damper pedal...
Page 71: Selecting The Part And The Tone To Be Set (Part, Tone)
Selecting the Part and the Tone to Be Set (Part, Tone) Choose the Part and the Tone for which you want to make settings. Parameter Value <Part> 1–16 Parts assigned to the INTERNAL Zone are indicated by a marker (UPPER1) appearing after the part name.
Page 72: Changing Tone Elements (Attack Time/Release Time/Cutoff/Resonance/Decay Time)
Making Detailed Settings for Tones Changing Tone Elements (Attack Time/Release Time/Cutoff/ Resonance/Decay Time) You can make changes in tones by adjusting the settings of the following four elements. Attack Time Offset: The time it takes after the key is pressed for a sound to reach full volume.
Page 73: Making Detailed Settings For The One Touch Tones
When ONE TOUCH [PIANO] is pressed, all settings other than the Piano Edit settings are switched to their status at the time the RD-700SX’s power was turned on. Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Setup (p. 58).
Page 74: Opening/Closing The Piano Lid (Lid)
Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid) Reproduces the way the brightness of a grand piano’s sound is affected by how much the piano’s lid is opened. Parameter Value Description 1–6 The lid is opened more as the value is increased, creating a brighter sound.
Page 75: Making Fine Adjustments To The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset)
Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset) This setting provides even more precise adjustment of the key touch than available with the Key Touch setting alone. This allows you to adjust between Key Touch settings values. Parameter Value Description Key Touch...
Page 76: Changing Sound Characteristics (Tone Modify)
When ONE TOUCH [E.PIANO] is pressed, all settings other than the E.Piano Edit settings are switched to their status at the time the RD-700SX’s power was turned on. Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Setup (p. 58).
Page 77: Selecting The E.piano Sound
Selecting the E.Piano Sound This chooses the piano Tone to be selected when ONE TOUCH [E.PIANO] is pressed. There are 21 Tones to choose from. Selecting the Amp Type(AMP Type) In the past, the sounds of electric pianos and similar instruments were always played through some kind of instrument amp.
Page 78: Detailed Settings For Each Function ([Edit])
The process of changing tone parameters to create the tones you like, and changing the settings for various functions is known as “editing.” When [EDIT] is pressed and the indicator is lit, the RD-700SX switches to “Edit mode.” You can save edited settings to Setups.
Page 79: Setting Parameters
6. When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator. If you want to save this settings, press [F1(WRITE)]. Settings saved in the RD-700SX are not deleted even when the power is turned off. However, following settings are not memorized. Device ID→p. 81 ] to select “0.System.”...
Page 80: Adjusting The Volume (Master Volume)
For more on the following system function parameters, refer to the corresponding pages. Master Tune →p. 27 USB Driver →p. 106 Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume) Adjusts the volume of the entire RD-700SX. Parameter Value Master Volume 0-127 Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched (EQ Mode) You can store different equalizer settings (p.
Page 81: Retaining The Current Tone Even When Tones Are Switched (Tone Remain)
If your pedal has an effect opposite of what you expect, set this parameter to Reverse. If you are using a Roland pedal (that has no polarity switch), set this parameter to STANDARD.
Page 82: Selecting The Display Appearance (Display Mode)
When set to “16PART+PERF,” the performance on the keyboard is not affected by MIDI messages from the MIDI IN connector or song data played by the RD-700SX. This is useful when you want to perform on the keyboard while playing song data with the RD- 700SX.
Page 83: Setting The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)
Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can make advanced settings for the touch used for the keys. How to Make Settings 1. Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears. fig.05-04g 2. Press CURSOR [ ] to select “1.Key Touch.”...
Page 84: Setting A Constant Volume Level In Response To The Playing Force (Velocity)
Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity) This sets the sound to play at a fixed volume, regardless of the strength used to play the keyboard (the velocity). Parameter Value Description Velocity...
Page 85: Assigning Functions To Pedals (Fc1/Fc2 Pedal Assign)
Assigning Functions to Pedals (FC1/FC2 Pedal Assign) This setting determines the function of the pedal switches or expression pedals (such as the optional EV series) that are connected to the FC1 and FC2 jacks on the rear panel. Parameter Value Function/Parameter Setting Changed FC1/FC2...
Page 86: Setting The Multi-Effects, Reverb, And Chorus Effects (Effects)
The effects are connected in parallel. Structure SERIAL The effects are connected serially. MFX Source On the RD-700SX, the MFX Type can be stored along with the tones assigned to each part. This settings determine which multi-effects are used. Parameter Value...
Page 87: Making Reverb Settings
MFX Dest This settings determine the part to which the MFX1 are applied. Parameter Value Description MFX Dest SOURCE The multi-effect is applied only to (Destination) PART the part selected in MFX1 Source. SAME The multi-effect is applied to parts assigned the same multi-effect as the part selected in MFX1 Source.
Page 88: Setting Chorus And Delay
Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Setting Chorus and Delay Chorus adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. You can select whether to use this as a chorus effect or a delay effect. You can set the amount of Chorus applied separately for each individual tone (p.
Page 89: Selecting The Type Of Compressor (Sound Control Type)
Managing Setup Files (File Utility/USB) The RD-700SX features a memory in which you can save the RD- 700SX's Setup settings. You can also connect a computer using a USB cable to save files to the computer and to load files from the computer to the RD-700SX.
Page 90: Calling Up Setup Files From Memory (Load Setup File)
Be sure never to turn off the power while the load is in progress. If you load a file with a name that contains characters that cannot be displayed by the RD-700SX, the file name is displayed as “?.” 7. Press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.
Page 91: Deleting Files From Memory (File Delete)
Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Setting MIDI Receive Parts (Part Parameter) The sixteen Parts played by the RD-700SX’s internal sound generator are referred to as “Internal Parts.” When connecting an external MIDI device to a sequencer or other device, by assigning the Receive channel to an Internal Part you can receive MIDI messages from the external MIDI device and control the Internal Parts.
Page 92: Selecting The Part To Be Set (Part/Tone)
(Receive Channel) When using MIDI messages from an external MIDI device to play the RD-700SX, set the Receive channels for each of the RD-700SX’s parts so they’re matched up with the channels that’ll be used for transmission by the external MIDI device.
Page 93: Making The Rhythm And Arpeggio Settings (Rhythm/Arpeggio)
Adjusting the Tempo (Tempo) Specify the tempo of the Rhythm. The RD-700SX has only one tempo setting. Once you change the setting, the tempo indicated in the Tone screen and the tempo setting for the arpeggiator (p. 47) both change.
Page 94: Rhythm Accent
Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Changing the Drum Set (Rhythm Set) You can change a rhythm’s drum set (set of drum and percussion tones). Parameter Value Rhy Set Refer to “Rhythm Set List” (p. 149). You can select Tones other than Rhythm Sets. When this setting is changed, the Part 10 Tone also changes.
Page 95: Making Arpeggio Settings
Arpeggio Styles. With Clock Source (p. 81) set to MIDI, “M:” appears in the display, and the RD-700SX is synchronized to the tempo of the external MIDI device. The tempo cannot be changed with the RD-700SX when “M:” is indicated.
Page 96: Arpeggio Style
Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Selecting the Zone for the Arpeggio Performance (Arpeggio Zone) This sets the zone to be used for the arpeggio performance when multiple tones are used (p. 37). Parameter Value Arp Zone UPPER, UPPER2, LOWER1, LOWER2. Setting the Key Range for the Arpeggio Performances (Arpeggio Key Range)
Page 97: About V-Link
• Make Edirol DV-7PR playback settings remotely from the RD- 700SX. • Use the RD-700SX’s keyboard to switch the Edirol DV-7PR’s images (clips/palettes). * In order to use V-LINK with the RD-700SX and Edirol DV-7PR, you will need to make connections using an USB-MIDI Interface (sold separately). Connection Examples Use a USB MIDI Interface cable to connect the RD-700SX’s MIDI...
Page 98: Detailed Settings Of V-Link
Transferring the RD-700SX’s Settings to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) You can transfer the contents of Setups and the RD-700SX’s system settings to an external MIDI device. This operation is called “bulk dump.” Use this procedure to save the data to an external MIDI device in...
Page 99: Bulk Dump Temporary
RD-700SX, an Exclusive message is transmitted from the external sequencer, then the data is received by the RD-700SX. Be aware that when you restore Setups data to the RD-700SX, the data in the RD-700SX will be overwritten and lost. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external sequencer to the MIDI IN connector of the RD-700SX.
Page 100: Restoring The Settings To The Factory Condition (Factory Reset)
Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Restoring the settings to the factory condition (Factory Reset) The settings stored in the RD-700SX can be returned to their factory settings. Executing “Factory Reset All” results in deletion of the Setups (p. 56). If you want to keep the recorded content, save the Setup file to your computer (p.
Page 101: Connecting External Midi Devices
When using the REC Mode function, you can get the most suitable settings for recording the RD-700SX’s data to an external sequencer, without having to make all the Part and channel settings. Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.
Page 102: Recording The Performance
Using the Utility Bulk Dump Temporary in Edit mode, transmit the contents of the selected Setup to the external sequencer. For instructions on carrying out this operation, refer to “Transferring the RD-700SX’s Settings to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)” (p. 98). Perform on the RD-700SX.
Page 103: Playing The Rd-700Sx's Internal Sound Generator From An External Midi Device
Change messages from the external MIDI device to the RD-700SX allows you to switch Setups and Tones. Switching Setups The MIDI messages transmitted by the external MIDI device will be received by the RD-700SX to select Setups as shown in the following table. Number 1–100...
Page 104: Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb (Usb Mode)
Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) About USB Functions The USB function used with the RD-700SX features two modes, a Storage mode used for transferring files, and a MIDI mode used for MIDI transmissions. Use of these modes requires that the settings be switched with the RD-700SX, and the two modes cannot be used simultaneously.
Page 105: Exchanging Files With Computers (Storage Mode)
Exchanging Files with Computers (Storage Mode) You can connect the RD-700SX to your computer with a USB cable and save (back up) the files contained in the RD-700SX’s User memory to the computer’s hard disk or other media. You can also use SMF data created on computers with the RD-700SX.
Page 106: Exchanging Midi Messages With Your Computer (Midi Mode)
Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) Canceling USB Communication If you want to power off the RD-700SX when it is connected to your computer in Storage mode, you must first cancel USB communication on your computer as described here.
Page 107 MEMO...
Page 108: Appendices
Appendices Troubleshooting If the RD-700SX does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Station. * If certain messages appear in the display during operation, please refer to Error Messages/Other Messages (p.
Page 109 Changes to Same Tone Is [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] set to ON? • When [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] is set to ON, the external sound generator is controlled. To change the RD-700SX’s Tones and make settings in Keyboard Tone Doesn’t mode, set [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] Change/ to OFF (p. 64).
Page 110 Are you playing back GS Format song Song Data Not data? Played Back • Once the RD-700SX receives a GS Reset Correctly message, it then is enabled for GS Format. This permits playback of music files bearing the GS logo (GS music files).
Page 111: Error Messages/Other Messages
Can not Save The save could not be performed correctly. The internal memory capacity of the RD-700SX may be full. Delete files stored on the RD-700SX memory. Can not Delete The data cannot be deleted. Select the File Type to “ALL FILES” in the DELETE screen, then repeat the procedure.
Page 112: Effect/Parameter List
Effect/Parameter List Multi-Effects Parameter 00: THRU 01: EQUALIZER This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). Assignable Parameters MFX Control Low Gain, High Gain, Level Parameter Value Description Low Freq 200, 400 Hz Frequency of the low range Low Gain -15–...
Page 113 Parameter Value Description Modulation Sw OFF, ON On/off switch for cyclic change Modulation TRI, SQR, How the cutoff frequency will be Wave SIN, SAW1, modulated SAW2 TRI: Triangle wave SQR: Square wave SIN: Sine wave SAW1: Sawtooth wave (upward) SAW2: Sawtooth wave (downward) SAW1 Rate Mode Hz, note...
Page 114: Speaker Simulator
Effect/Parameter List Parameter Value Description Rate Mode Hz, note When this is set to “note,” the effect is synchronized with the tempo. Rate (Hz) 0.05–10.00 Frequency at which the two vowels switch (Hz) note (*1) Frequency at which the two vowels Rate ( switch (note) Depth...
Page 115 Parameter Value Description Step Rate Mode Hz, note When this is set to “note,” the effect is synchronized with the tempo. StepRate(Hz) 0.10–20.00 Rate of the step-wise change in the phaser effect (Hz) Step Rate note (*1) Rate of the step-wise change in the phaser effect (note) 0–127 Level of the phase-shifted sound...
Page 116 Effect/Parameter List Parameter Value Description Rate Mode Hz, note When this is set to “note,” the effect is synchronized with the tempo. Rate (Hz) 0.05–10.00 Frequency of the change (Hz) note (*1) Frequency of the change (note) Rate ( Depth 0–127 Depth to which the effect is applied Low Gain...
Page 117 Output Level 22: VK ROTARY This type provides modified response for the rotary speaker, with the low end boosted further. This effect is a descendant of the Roland VK Series’ built-in rotary speaker. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Speed, Brake, Tw Fast Rate, Wf Fast Rate...
Page 118 Effect/Parameter List 25: STEP FLANGR (STEP FLANGER) This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. The speed at which the pitch changes can also be specified in terms of a note- value of a specified tempo. Assignable Parameters MFX Control StepRate, Depth, Feedback, Balance...
Page 119 29: 3D CHORUS This applies a 3D effect to the chorus sound. The chorus sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Depth, Rate, Balance Parameter Value Description Filter Type OFF, Type of filter LPF, OFF: No filter is used LPF: Cuts the frequency range above...
Page 120 Effect/Parameter List 32: 2BND CHORUS (2BAND CHORUS) A chorus effect that lets you apply an effect independently to the low- frequency and high-frequency ranges. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Low Depth, High Depth, Low Rate, HighRate, Balance Parameter Value Description Split Freq 200–8000 Hz Frequency at which the low and high ranges will be divided...
Page 121 Parameter Value Description Hi Feedback -98– +98% Proportion of the high-range flanger sound that is to be returned to the input (negative values invert the phase) HiStp Mode Hz, note When this is set to “note,” the effect is synchronized with the tempo. HiStp Rt(Hz) 0.10–20.00 Rate at which the steps will cycle for the...
Page 122 Effect/Parameter List Type Cabinet BUILT-IN 1 open back enclosure BUILT-IN 2 open back enclosure BUILT-IN 3 open back enclosure BUILT-IN 4 open back enclosure BUILT-IN 5 open back enclosure BG STACK 1 sealed enclosure BG STACK 2 large sealed enclosure MS STACK 1 large sealed enclosure MS STACK 2...
Page 123 Parameter Value Description note (*1) Delay time from when the original Delay ( sound is heard to when the delay sound is heard (note) Phase NORMAL, Phase of the delay (NORMAL: non- INVERSE inverted, INVERT: inverted) Feedback -98– +98% Proportion of the delay sound that is to be returned to the input (negative values invert the phase) HF Damp...
Page 124 Effect/Parameter List Parameter Value Description Right Level 0–127 Volume of each delay Center Level 0–127 Volume of each delay Low Gain -15– +15 dB Gain of the low frequency range High Gain -15– +15 dB Gain of the high frequency range Balance D100:0W–...
Page 125 Parameter Value Description Rev Dly 200–8000 Hz, Frequency at which the high-frequency HFDmp BYPASS content of the reverse-delayed sound will be cut (BYPASS: no cut) Rev Dly Pan L64–63R Panning of the reverse delay sound Rev Dly Level 0–127 Volume of the reverse delay sound Delay1 Mode ms, note When this is set to “note,”...
Page 126 Level 0–127 Output level 55: TAPE ECHO A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Echo Level, Repeat Rate, Mode Parameter...
Page 127 Parameter Value Description Disc Noise 0–127 Volume of the record noise Level Hum Noise 50 Hz, 60 Hz Frequency of the hum noise Type Hum Noise 200–8000 Hz, Center frequency of the low pass filter BYPASS applied to the hum noise (BYPASS: no cut) Hum Noise 0–127...
Page 128 Effect/Parameter List Parameter Value Description Feedback -98– +98 % Adjusts the proportion of the pitch shifted sound that is fed back into the effect. Negative (-) settings will invert the phase. Low Gain -15– +15 dB Gain of the low range High Gain -15–...
Page 129 65: GATED REV (GATED REVERB) This is a special type of reverb in which the reverberant sound is cut off before its natural length. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Balance Parameter Value Description Type NORMAL, Type of reverb REVERSE, NORMAL: conventional gated reverb SWEEP1, REVERSE: backwards reverb SWEEP2...
Page 130 Effect/Parameter List 71: DIST→DELAY (DISTORTION→DELAY) The parameters are essentially the same as in “68: OVERDRIVE→DELAY,” with the exception of the following two. Overdrive Drive→Distortion Drive Overdrive Pan→Distortion Pan 72: ENH→CHORUS (ENHANCER→CHORUS) This effect connects an enhancer and a chorus in series. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Chorus Bal, Chorus Depth, Cho Rate, Enhancer Sens...
Page 131 Parameter Value Description Delay Bal D100:0W– Adjusts the volume balance between the D0:100W sound that is sent through the delay (W) and the sound that is not sent through the delay (D). Level 0–127 Output Level 76: FLN→DELAY (FLANGER→DELAY) This effect connects a flanger and a delay in series. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Delay Bal, Flngr Bal, Fln Rate, Flngr Feedback...
Page 132 Output volume 83: VR AUTO WAH This wah is a descendant of the Roland VR Series effects. This is a special wah effect (an effect in which the tone is changed cyclically) produced by shifting the filter in a cyclic fashion.
Page 133 • Control Type: PEDAL • EDIT/ 2. Control/ FC1: MFX Control 84: VR PHASER This phaser is a descendant of the Roland VR Series effects. This creates a swirling effect by adding sounds that are out of phase with the original sound.
Page 134 Effect/Parameter List Parameter Value Description P2 Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, This parameter adjusts the width of the 4.0, 8.0 area around the Middle 2 Frequency that will be affected by the Gain setting. Higher values of Middle 2 Q will result in a narrower area being affected.
Page 135 Parameter Value Description 0–127 Adjust the ratio with which the overtones generated by the enhancer are combined with the direct sound. Low Gain -15– +15 dB Adjust the gain of the low frequency range. Positive (+) settings will emphasize (boost) the low frequency range. High Gain -15–...
Page 136 Effect/Parameter List Parameter Value Description L64–0–63R Adjust the stereo location of the output sound. L64 is far left, 0 is center, and 63R is far right. Post Gain 0, +6, +12, Adjust the output gain. +18 dB Low Gain -15– +15 dB Adjust the low frequency gain.
Page 137 Parameter Value Description High Gain -15– +15 dB Adjust the gain of the high frequency range. Positive (+) settings will emphasize (boost) the high frequency range. Balance D100:0W– Adjust the volume balance between the D0:100W direct sound and the chorus sound. With a setting of D100:0W only the direct sound will be output, and with a setting of D0:100W only the chorus...
Page 138 Effect/Parameter List Parameter Value Description HF Damp 200–8000 Hz, Adjust the frequency above which BYPASS sound fed back to the effect will be cut. If you do not want to cut the high frequencies of the feedback, set this parameter to BYPASS. Low Gain -15–...
Page 139 Parameter Value Description Dly3 Time 200–1000 ms, Adjust the time delay from the direct note sound until when delay 3 sound is heard. Dly4 Time 200–1000 ms, Adjust the time delay from the direct note sound until when delay 4 sound is heard.
Page 140 Effect/Parameter List 108: *FBK P.SFT (FEEDBACK PITCH SHIFTER) This pitch shifter allows the pitch shifted sound to be fed back into the effect. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Balance, Coarse, Feedback Parameter Value Description Mode 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Higher settings of this parameter will result in slower response, but steadier pitch.
Page 141 111: *OVDRV→CHO (OVERDRIVE→ CHORUS) This effect connects an overdrive and a chorus in series. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Chorus Bal, Chorus Rate, OD Drive Parameter Value Description OD Drive 0–127 Adjust the degree of overdrive distortion. The volume will change together with the degree of distortion.
Page 142 Effect/Parameter List 117: *ENH→CHORUS (ENHANCER→ CHORUS) This effect connects an enhancer and a chorus in series. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Chorus Bal, Chorus Rate, Enhancer Sens Parameter Value Description Enhancer Sens 0–127 Adjust the sensitivity of the enhancer. Enhancer Mix 0–127 Adjust the ratio with which the overtones generated by the enhancer...
Page 143 121: *FLANGR→DLY (FLANGER→DELAY) This effect connects a flanger and a delay in series. Assignable Parameters MFX Control Flngr Bal, Delay Bal Parameter Value Description Flngr PreDly 0.0–100.0 ms Adjust the time delay from when the direct sound begins until the flanger sound is heard.
Page 144: Chorus Parameter
Effect/Parameter List Chorus Parameter The RD-700SX’s Chorus effect unit can also be used as a stereo delay unit. 0: OFF Neither Chorus or Delay is used. 1: CHORUS Parameter Value Description Filter Type OFF, LPF, Type of filter OFF: no filter is used...
Page 145: Reverb Parameter
Reverb Parameter These settings allow you to select the desired type of reverb, and its characteristics. 0: OFF Reverb is not used. 1: REVERB Normal reverb Parameter Value Description Type ROOM1, Type of reverb/delay ROOM2, ROOM1: short reverb with high density STAGE1, ROOM2: short reverb with low density STAGE2,...
Page 146: Tone List
Tone List MSB: Bank Select MSB (Control Number: 0) LSB: Bank Select LSB (Control Number: 32) PC: Program Change [PIANO] No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC Superior Grd X-Ultimate Grand RD Dark Ballad X-Pure Grand Mellow Piano Bright Grand X-PureMellow Superior Str Superior Pd1 Superior Pd2...
Page 147 [GTR/BASS] No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC 135 NaturalNylon 136 Dyna Nylon 137 Nylon Guitar 138 Steel Gtr 139 Steel Away 140 12str Gtr 141 Jz Gtr Hall 142 Clear Guitar 143 JC Strat 144 DistGt Mt 145 Blusey OD 146 Touch Drive 147 Punker 148 SX Ac.Bass...
Page 148 Tone List No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC 306 Feedback Gt. 307 Dist Rtm GTR 308 Gt.Harmonics 309 Gt. Feedback 310 Acoustic Bs. 311 Fingered Bs. 312 Finger Slap 313 Picked Bass 314 Fretless Bs. 315 Slap Bass 1 316 Slap Bass 2 317 Synth Bass 1 318 SynthBass101 319 Acid Bass...
Page 149: Rhythm Set List
Rhythm Set List * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. SX Pop Kit SX Rock Kit Rock Kick Old Kick Pop Kick Pop Kick Analog Kick 1 Analog Kick 1 Hush Kick Rock Kick Pop CHH 1 [EXC1] Rock CHH1...
Page 150 Rhythm Set List * -----: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. GM2 STANDARD ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- High-Q Slap ScratchPush [EXC7] ScratchPull [EXC7] Sticks SquareClick Mtrnm.Click Mtrnm. Bell Jazz Kick 1 Mix Kick Side Stick...
Page 151 * -----: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. GM2 ANALOG GM2 JAZZ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- High-Q High-Q Slap Slap ScratchPush [EXC7] ScratchPush ScratchPull [EXC7]...
Page 152: Arpeggio Style List
Arpeggio Style List Arpeggio Style Phrase 1 Key Backing 1 Pop Piano 1 Pop Piano 2 Phrase 2 Phrase 3 Single Note 1 Single Note 2 Rock Keys Rock Shuffle Blues Shuffle Blues Salsa 1 Salsa 2 Fast Bossa Ballad Keys Triplet Keys Bossa Gtr Synth Brass 1...
Page 153: Rhythm Pattern List
Rhythm Pattern List Rhythm Pattern R&B Pop 1 R&B Pop 2 R&B 1 R&B 2 Shuffle Pop 1 Shuffle Pop 2 Latin Pop 1 Latin Pop 2 Jazz Brush 1 Jazz Waltz Ballad 1 Ballad 2 Rock 1 Rock 2 Back Beat 1 Back Beat 2 Elec Dance 1...
Page 154: Setup List
Setup List → “Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP])” (p. 56) No.001–020 “RHY: Setup”: These Setups let you enjoy performing with a session-like feel while playing a Rhythm. Setup Name Piano&Pad 1 RHY:Contemp1 RHY:Rock 1 RHY:R&B Grv1 Piano&Pad 2 RHY:LatinPop RHY:Contemp2 RHY:Disco 1 GtrArp&Bass RHY:RckBalad Bell Pad...
Page 155: Shortcut List
Shortcut List You can easily change settings for the following functions using a number of related buttons. * “[A] + [B]” indicates that you are to hold down [A] and press [B]. What to do Switching Arpeggio Hold On and Off Selecting Zone to Play Arpeggios Changing Transpose setting Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point...
Page 156: Midi Implementation
MIDI Implementation Model: RD-700SX (Digital Piano) Date: Nov. 1, 2004 Version: 1.00 1. Receive data ■Channel Voice Messages ●Note off Status 2nd byte 3rd byte n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) kk = note number:...
Page 157: Program Change
❍Resonance (Controller number 71) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) vv= Resonance value (relative change): 00H - 7FH (-64 - 0 - +63) * The Resonanse parameter (Tone Info:Resonance) will change. ❍Release Time (Controller number 72) Status 2nd byte...
Page 158: Channel Mode Messages
= ID number: an ID number (manufacturer ID) to indicate the manufacturer whose Exclusive message this is. Roland’s manufacturer ID is 41H. ID numbers 7EH and 7FH are extensions of the MIDI standard; Universal Non-realtime Messages (7EH) and Universal Realtime Messages (7FH).
Page 159: Chorus Parameters
❍GM2 System On Status Data byte Status 7EH 7FH 09H 03H Byte Explanation Exclusive status ID number (Universal Non-realtime Message) Device ID (Broadcast) Sub ID#1 (General MIDI Message) Sub ID#2 (General MIDI 2 On) EOX (End Of Exclusive) * Not received when the Rx GM/GM2 System On parameter (EDIT:System:Rx GM/GM2 System ON) is OFF.
Page 160 41H, dev, 00H, 00H, 03H, 11H, aaH, bbH, ccH, ddH, ssH, ttH, uuH, vvH, sum Remarks Exclusive status ID number (Roland) Devdevice ID (dev: 10H - 1FH, 7FH) Model ID #1 (RD-700SX) Model ID #2 (RD-700SX) model ID #3 (RD-700SX) Command ID (RQ1) Address MSB Address...
Page 161: Control Change
●Control Change * By selecting a controller number that corresponds to the setting of parameters of controllers (Slider Assign, FC1/2 Pedal Assign), the RD-700SX can transmit any control change message. * These messages are not transmitted when EXTERNAL Zone Parameter is OFF.
Page 162 MIDI Implementation ❍Panpot (Controller number 10) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) vv = Panpot: 00H - 40H - 7FH (Left - Center - Right) * These messages are transmitted when Pan value is set in EXTERNAL Zone. ❍Hold 1 (Controller number 64) Status 2nd byte...
Page 163: System Realtime Messages
00H, 00H, 00H, 01H, 00H, 00H Byte Explanation Exclusive status ID number (Universal Non-realtime Message) Device ID (use the same as the device ID of Roland) Sub ID#1 (General Information) Sub ID#2 (Identity Reply) ID number (Roland) 03H 02H Device family code (RD-700SX)
Page 164 * Transmission of “#” marked address is divided to some packets. For example, ABH in hexadecimal notation will be divided to 0AH and 0BH, and is sent/received in this order. 1 RD-700SX (Model ID = 00H 00H 03H) ❍Indivisual Parameters * These messages are transmitted when Bulk Dump Temporary funcion is executed.
Page 165 * System One Touch Piano (Type A: t=5 Type B: t=6) +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Address Description |-------------+----------------------------------------------------------------| | 01 00 0t 00 | 000a aaaa | Tone Number | 01 00 0t 01 | 00aa aaaa | Stereo Width | 01 00 0t 02 | 0000 00aa | Nuance | 01 00 0t 03 | 0000 0aaa | Ambience | 01 00 0t 04 | 0aaa aaaa | Reverb Level | 01 00 0t 05 | 0000 0aaa | Lid...
Page 166 MIDI Implementation * SETUP Rhythm/Arpeggio +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Address Description |-------------+----------------------------------------------------------------| |#10 00 02 00 | 0000 aaaa | | 0000 bbbb | Rhythm Pattern | 10 00 02 02 | 0aaa aaaa | Rhythm Accent | 10 00 02 03 | 0000 000a | Rhythm Set Change Enable | 10 00 02 04 | 000a aaaa | Rhythm MIDI Out Channel | 10 00 02 05 | 0000 0aaa | Rhythm MIDI Out Port | 10 00 02 06 | 0000 0aaa | Arpeggio Zone...
Page 167 | 10 00 1z 36 | 0000 000a | Transmit Chorus Level Switch | 10 00 1z 37 | 0aaa aaaa | Transmit Chorus Level |-------------+-----------+----------------------------------------------------| | 10 00 1z 38 | 0000 000a | Transmit Reverb Level Switch | 10 00 1z 39 | 0aaa aaaa | Transmit Reverb Level |-------------+-----------+----------------------------------------------------| | 10 00 1z 3A | 0000 000a | Transmit Control Change 1 Switch | 10 00 1z 3B | 0aaa aaaa | Transmit Control Change 1 Number...
Page 168 ■Example of an Exclusive Message and Calculating a Checksum Roland Exclusive messages (RQ1, DT1) are transmitted with a checksum at the end (before F7) to make sure that the message was correctly received. The value of the checksum is determined by the address and data (or size) of the transmitted Exclusive message.
Page 169 ■ASCII Code Table Setup Name of MIDI data are described the ASCII code in the table below. +——————+——————+——————++——————+——————+——————++——————+——————+——————+ | Char || | Char || +——————+——————+——————++——————+——————+——————++——————+——————+——————+ 32 | 20H | 64 | 40H | 96 | 33 | 21H | 65 | 41H | 97 | 34 |...
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Page 172: Main Specifications
Main Specifications RD-700SX: Digital Piano (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System) ● Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) ● Part 16 Parts ● Maximum Polyphony 128 voices ● Wave Memory 128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent) ● Expansion Slots Wave Expansion Board SRX Series: 2 slots ●...
Page 173: Index
Index AC Inlet ... 14 Ambience ... 73 AMP Type ... 77 Arp Accent ... 96 Arp Hold ... 96 Arp Octave Range ... 96 Arp Velocity ... 96 Arp Zone ... 96 [ARPEGGIO] ... 12, 46 Arpeggio ... 46 Arpeggio Accent ...
Page 174 Piano Edit ... 74 EQ SW E.Piano Edit ... 77 Piano Edit ... 74 Equalizer ... 45, 80 E.Piano Edit ... 77 Piano Edit ... 74 Ex ... 92 EXPANSION buttons ... 13 [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] ... 12, 61–65 F.T ... 67 [F1(Tone Info)] ...
Page 175 MIDI Out Port (Rhythm) ... 94 Modulation ... 44 Modulation Depth External Zone ... 67 Mono/Poly External Zone ... 66 Tone Info ... 71 Motif ... 95 MSB ... 63 MULTI EFECTS [CONTROL] knob ... 85 MULTI EFFECTS [CONTROL] ... 52 MULTI EFFECTS [ON/OFF] ...
Page 176 Rhythm MIDI Out Port ... 94 Rhythm Pattern ... 49, 93 Rhythm Pattern List ... 153 Rhythm Set ... 94 Rhythm Set Change ... 94 Rhythm Set List ... 149 Rhythm/Arpeggio ... 93 Rhythm/Arpeggio Duration ... 94 Rhythm/Arpeggio Grid ... 94 [RHYTHM/SONG] ...
Page 177 Velocity Delay Sens Edit ... 84 Piano Edit ... 75 Velocity Keyfollow Sens Edit ... 84 Piano Edit ... 75 Velocity Max External Zone ... 67 Zone Info ... 69 Velocity Range Lower External Zone ... 66 Zone Info ... 69 Velocity Range Upper ...
Page 178: Purpose-Oriented Index
Changing the pitch for each key of Piano Tone ... PIANO EDIT: Micro Tune (p. 75) Effects (Reverb, Chorus, Multi-Effects) Changing the amount of reverb for the entire RD-700SX ...REVERB knob (p. 43) Changing the amount of reverb for each Tone ...
Page 179 Model Name : RD-700SX Type of Equipment : Digital Piano Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 Telephone : This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.
Page 180 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...

Roland RD-700SX Owner's Manual

Main Features

Panel Descriptions

Getting Ready

Overview of the RD-700SX

Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)

Performing with the Keyboard

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances

Using the RD-700SX as a Master Keyboard

Making Detailed Settings for Tones

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones

Detailed Settings for each Function ([EDIT])

Connecting External MIDI Devices

Connecting to Your Computer Via USB (USB Mode)

Appendices

Quick Links

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