Playing Two Tones Simultaneously; Playing Different Tones With Both Hands - Roland E-X50 Owner's Manual

Note:
When Dual and Split functions are in use, you can press the [TONE] button repeatedly to switch between the tone
layers.

Playing Two Tones Simultaneously

The dual function allows you to layer two different tones together,
creating a much richer sound.
1.
Press the [DUAL] button to enter Dual mode. The "DUAL" icon on
LCD will light up and the LCD
"TONE 2".
2.
Use the data dial or the [EXIT] + [<] / [>] buttons to select a tone you
want to play.
Or use the numeric buttons to select a preset tone. You can also use
the [<] / [>] button to change the tone category. When switching the category, it will select the first tone in the current
category by default.
3.
Play the keyboard. You will hear two different tones layered together. It seems like two different instruments playing
at the same time.
4.
Press the [DUAL] button again to turn off the dual function.

Playing Different Tones with Both Hands

The split function splits the keyboard into the left and the right hand areas, each with a different tone. The left hand
tone is the split tone. The default split point is F#3 (19). You can set the split point to any key as required. (Please refer
to Split Point in the function menu.)
1.
Press the [SPLIT] button to enter Split mode. The "SPLIT" icon on
LCD will light up and the LCD displays the current split tone name and
number
2.
Use the data dial or the [EXIT] + [<] / [>] button to select a tone you
want to play.
Or use the numeric buttons to select a preset tone. You can also use
the [<] / [>] button to change the tone category. When switching the
category, it will select the first tone in the current category by default.
3.
Play the keyboard with both hands and you will hear two different
tones.
4.
Press the [SPLIT] button again to turn off the split function.
Notes:
1. When the keyboard is split, only the right hand area will use the dual tones.
2. You can set the volume level for each tone layer in the mixer. (Please refer to Mixer in the function menu.)
displays the current name and number for
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