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Owner's Manual
Look What You Can Do with the FP-90X/FP-60X
Play the Piano
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Play various sounds
This unit contains a wide variety of tones (sounds).
You can freely select and perform using these tones.
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Play two layered tones (Dual Play)
You can layer two tones on a single key.
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Play different tones with your left and right hands (Split Play)
You can divide the keyboard into left and right zones, and select a different tone for each zone.
Live Performance Features
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Adjust the tone color (Equalizer)
You can adjust the character of the sound as appropriate for the location where you're playing the instrument.
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Recall performance settings (Registration)
You can save the settings related to your performance and recall them up anytime, easily.
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Add vocals to your performance
You can connect a microphone (sold separately) to the this unit and add your voice to your performance.
You can even add effects to your vocals.
Convenient Functions
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Record your performances
You can record your own keyboard performance, and then play back to check it.
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Bluetooth function
You can use the Bluetooth-compatible app "Piano Every Day" or play back audio from your smartphone.
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Personalize your piano (Piano Designer)
You can customize the individual sound characteristics of the piano sound to create the perfect tone for your performances.
Download the apps
Download these smartphone/tablet apps and use them with your piano.
Piano Every Day
This app lets you download musical scores and practice songs.
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and Owner's Manual (p. 32)). After
reading, keep the document(s) including those sections where it will be available for immediate reference.
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Piano Designer
This app lets you customize the piano sound to your taste.
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Look What You Can Do with the FP-90X/FP-60X Play the Piano ˙ Play various sounds page This unit contains a wide variety of tones (sounds). You can freely select and perform using these tones. ˙ Play two layered tones (Dual Play) page You can layer two tones on a single key.
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Page 2: Placing This Unit On A Stand
For the FP-90X Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand. Please use one of the following Roland stands to support your FP-90X: KSC-90, KS-G8B, KS-10Z, KS-12 or KS-20X. Refer to the following when using a stand. - Page 3 For the FP-60X Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand. Please use one of the following Roland stands to support your FP-60X: KSC-72, KS-G8B, KS-10Z, KS-12 or KS-20X. Refer to the following when using a stand.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
52-13/16 (W) x 15-3/8 (D) x 5-3/8 (H) inches 50-7/8 (W) x 13-9/16 (D) x 5 (H) inches Dimensions document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website. FP-90X with KSC-90 and music rest: FP-60X with KSC-72 and music rest:... -
Page 5: Panel Descriptions
Front Panel This is where you operate the unit. Minimize the volume. page Hold down the [L] button until the display shows “Roland Digital Piano ” The power turns on, and the tone buttons and other buttons illuminate. Move the [Volume] slider to adjust the volume... -
Page 6: Rear Panel
Panel Descriptions ˙ Rear Panel Connect pedals and USB flash drive. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. Place the AC adaptor so Indicator Computer USB flash drive the side with the indicator AC adaptor... -
Page 7: Basic Operations
DC In jack You can output the sound of piano to amplified speakers. Connect the included AC adaptor here. MIDI Out/In jacks FP-90X Pedal Damper/Sostenuto/Soft jacks Connect MIDI devices here. You can record your piano performance Connect pedals to these jacks. -
Page 8: Operation Guide
° Operation Guide Selecting a Tone (Single) Basic operations In addition to piano sounds, the unit lets you enjoy performing with many other Select a setting item Press the [K] [J] buttons. sounds. These sounds are called “Tones. ” The Tones are divided into five groups, each of Edit a value Press the [-] [+] buttons. - Page 9 Operation Guide Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands (Split) Layering two tones (Dual) You can play different tones in the areas at the left and right of a specified key. For You can play two tones simultaneously from a single key. This function is called example, you can use your left hand to play a bass tone and use your right hand to “Dual Play.
- Page 10 Operation Guide Display Basic operations The display shows information such as the tone name, song name, tempo, and time Select a setting item Press the [K] [J] buttons. signature. Edit a value Press the [-] [+] buttons. Restore the default value Press the [–] [+] buttons simultaneously.
- Page 11 SMF format 0/1 WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear Audio files MP3 format, 44.1 kHz, 64 kbps–320 kbps FP-90X FP-60X Using a Mic (Mic) Playing Back or Recording You can connect a mic to the this unit and mix the sound of its performance with Here’s how to play back or record a song.
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Page 12: Connecting The Piano And A Mobile Device Via Bluetooth
You can use apps to expand your piano enjoyment. You can install apps (such as Roland’s “Piano Every Day” or “Piano Designer”) on your mobile device, and use them in conjunction with the piano. 0 “Using the Piano with an App”... -
Page 13: Listening To Music Through The Piano's Speakers
Making Initial Settings (Pairing) If you were unable to establish a connection using the procedure above, tap “FP-90X Audio” or “FP-60X Audio” that is displayed in the As an example, we explain how to make settings for an iPad. If you’re using Bluetooth device screen of the mobile device. -
Page 14: Using The Piano With An App
* Apps can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Mobile “FP-90X MIDI” or “FP-60X MIDI” are added in the “My Devices” field (free of charge). device * In addition to the above, you can also use music apps (such as Garage The “MIDI”... -
Page 15: If Pairing Does Not Succeed In "Using The Piano With An App
Closing the app Double-click the home button, and swipe up on the app screen. Perform the pairing procedure of p 14 from step MEMO If checking these points does not solve the problem, please refer to the Roland support website. https://www.roland.com/support/... -
Page 16: Advanced Operation
Trad Opera House in various locations. East Coast Hall * If you’re using the FP-90X, you can choose the type of ambience when a tone of the PureAcoustic Piano sound Press the [My Stage] button to make it light. Ambience Type engine is selected (p. -
Page 17: Changing The Settings For Metronome
Advanced Operation Changing the Settings for Metronome Detecting the Tempo of Your Own Performance (Tempo Coach) Change the following settings while the [Metronome] button is on. By using the tempo coach function, you can ascertain the tempo of the current keyboard performance. Use the [K] [J] buttons to access the parameter that you You can operate the tempo coach setting when the [Metronome] button is want to edit. -
Page 18: Recording Your Performance
Advanced Operation ˙ Recording Your Performance It’s easy to record your own performances. You can play back a recorded MEMO performance to check your playing, or play along with a recorded 5 You can change the name of the song (p. 19). performance. -
Page 19: Convenient Functions For Song Playback
Advanced Operation Starting your recording and saving it Renaming a Song (Rename Song) Here’s how to rename a previously-saved song. Press the [Function] button, and then use the [K] [J] buttons to select “Rename Song.” Press the [Function] (Enter) button. The Rename Song screen appears. -
Page 20: Copying A Saved Song (Copy Song)
Advanced Operation Copying a Saved Song (Copy Song) Deleting a Saved Song (Delete Song) Songs that have been saved in internal memory can be copied to USB flash Here’s how to delete a song that you saved on an internal memory or USB drive. -
Page 21: Personalizing Your Piano Sound (Piano Designer)
88-key settings Piano designer parameters Select the Single Note Tuning, Single Note Volume, or Single * The parameters that can be edited differ between the FP-90X and the Note Character, and press the [Function] (Enter) button FP-60X. Play the key that you want to edit, and use the [–] [+] buttons to... -
Page 22: Using The Microphone
Here’s how to apply an effect to the sound of the mic. Connecting a Microphone FP-90X Here’s how to connect a microphone to the Mic Input jack. Press the [Mic] button. The Mic Effects screen appears. -
Page 23: Saving Performance Settings (Registrations)
Advanced Operation ˙ Saving Performance Settings (Registrations) What Is a Registration? Saving Current Settings into a Registration Tone settings and performance settings such as Dual Play or Split Play can Here’s how to save the performance settings to a registration. be saved as a “registration”... - Page 24 Advanced Operation Saving a Registration Set (Registration Set Export) Loading a Saved Registration Set (Registration Set Import) Here’s how the registration set that’s saved in this unit can be saved to a USB flash drive. Here’s how a registration set saved on a USB flash drive can be loaded into the registrations of this unit.
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Page 25: Convenient Functions
Advanced Operation ˙ Convenient Functions Use the [J] button to select “Yes,” and then press the Initializing the Memory (Format Media) [Function] (Enter) button. You can completely erase all data that were saved in internal memory or on The memory is reset to its factory values. a USB flash drive. -
Page 26: Various Settings (Function Mode)
Access the Mic Effects screen. Refer to “Applying Effects to the Mic (Mic Effect)” (p. 22). FP-60X * On the FP-90X, you can make these settings from the [Mic.] button (p. 22). Transposing the Pitch of the Song Playback (Song Transpose) Song Transpose You can transpose the song playback in semitone steps. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Song Volume (Song Volume)
FP-60X * On the FP-90X, the [Song Vol.] slider simultaneously adjusts the volume of the SMF and the audio. * If the SMF playback mode (p. 27) is set to “Auto-Select” or “Internal, ” there will be some parts whose volume is not changed by the [Song Vol.]. If you set the SMF playback mode to “External, ”... -
Page 28: Changing How The Pedal Effects Are Applied
Advanced Operation Parameter [-] [+] buttons Explanation Indication [K] [J] buttons Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied (Center Pedal Part) Center Pedal Part When you press the pedal connected to the Pedal Sostenuto jack during Dual Play or Split Play, the pedal effect is normally applied to both tones, but you can also select the tone to which the effect is to be applied. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
“stuck” Could you have •Duplex Scale (FP-90X only) Return the pedal function (Center changed the •Full Scale String Res. (FP-90X only) Pedal, Left Pedal) to its previous p. 27 function of the •Ambience setting. -
Page 30: Error Messages
A MIDI transmission error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device. There may be a problem with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved after you have tried several times, contact the Roland Error 51 service center. -
Page 31: Internal Song List
* Tones with the (*) symbol Air Pad are “PureAcoustic Piano Boreal Pad sound engine” tones. JP8 Hollow Soft Pad Solina Tron Strings ° Internal Song List Common to FP-90X/FP-60X Song Name Composer Song Name Composer Elevations Original Silent Night Franz Gruber Reflection Original... -
Page 32: Using The Unit Safely
Ink will seep into the surface lines and data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland with the external memory device. become unremovable. - Page 33 Internal Song Music Book 内蔵曲楽譜集 1 : Elevations 2 : Reflection...
- Page 34 Elevations Original Allegro (oca.140) œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ & œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ú ú Œ . ú playful Œ...
- Page 35 maj7 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ & œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ . ú . ú . . ú ú . . ú ú . . ú ú .
- Page 36 ú ú œ Œ œ œ œ ú ú œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ‰ J œ œ œ œ ú & œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ‰...
- Page 37 ú ú b œ œ b œ œ sus4 a tempo & ú ú œ œ œ œ œ œ ú ú ú ú ú . . . ú ú ú . . . poco rit. expressivo ú b ú b Œ...
- Page 38 Reflection Original Moderate (oca.112) œ œ œ œ . œ . œ . œ . œ . œ œ œ . œ œ œ œ œ & œ œ œ œ . ú . ú ú œ œ ú œ œ...
- Page 39 . œ œ œ œ œ . œ . œ . œ . œ œ œ . œ œ œ œ œ & œ œ œ œ . ú . ú œ ú œ œ ú œ œ Œ œ œ...
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