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01: Overview
Describes the top and rear panels of the FA, and the
structure of its sound engine and memory.
02: Performing
Explains basic performance operations, such as how to
select tones.
03: Performance Functions
Explains convenient functions that you'll use while
performing, such as modifying the sound in real time.
04: Editing
Explains how to edit studio sets, tones, and effects.
05: Sequencer (Creating Songs)
Explains how to use the sequencer to play, record and edit
songs.
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Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION
06: Sampler
Explains sampling and sample editing.
07: Pads
Explains how to use the pads.
08: DAW
Explains how to use the FA in conjunction with a computer
or DAW controller.
09: Settings
Explains convenient functions, and settings that apply to
the entire FA.
10: Appendix
Provides troubleshooting information and lists error
messages.

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  • Page 1 About the PDF manual The PDF manual lets you quickly search for a term, or view an explanation simply by clicking a link. You’ll need Adobe Reader (a free download) in order to view the PDF manual. Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01: Overview 03: Performance Functions Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Playing Arpeggios .
  • Page 3 Contents 04: Editing 05: Sequencer (Creating Songs) Editing a Studio Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Playing Songs .
  • Page 4 Contents 06: Sampler 09: Settings Playing Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Useful Functions .

  • Page 5: 01: Overview

    01: Overview Describes the top and rear panels of the FA, and the structure of its sound engine and memory. Panel Descriptions ......... . 6 An Overview of the FA .

  • Page 6: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel Number Area Name Explanation Page By positioning your hand over the D-BEAM, you can apply various effects to the D-BEAM controller sound. Lets you play monophonic synthesizer sounds by moving your hand above the [SOLO SYNTH] button D-BEAM controller.
  • Page 7 Panel Descriptions Number Area Name Explanation Page [ARPEGGIO] button Turns the arpeggiator on/off. p. 32 [CHORD MEMORY] button Turns the chord memory function on/off. p. 35 [RHYTHM PATTERN] p. 36 button Accesses the RHYTHM PATTERN screen. ARP/RHYTHM TEMPO indicator Indicates the tempo. [TEMPO] knob Adjusts the tempo.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    Use a commercially available USB flash drive or a USB flash drive sold by Roland. However, we cannot guarantee that all commercially available USB flash drives will work with this unit.
  • Page 9 If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

  • Page 10: An Overview Of The Fa

    An Overview of the FA Overall Structure “synthesizer,” “sequencer,” “sampler.” Broadly speaking, the FA consists of three sections: Synthesizer Sequencer Sampler Synthesizer page 21 The FA provides 16 parts, allowing you to play multiple tones simultaneously. Studio set Normally you’ll These 16 parts are collectively called a “studio set.”...

  • Page 11: How The Sound Engine Is Structured

    Explanation “patches” These are sounds that were called on Roland synthesizers of the past, and have been tuned for this unit. PCM synth tones (PSMC) You can combine up to four partials (waves) in one PCM synth tone. These are sounds that were called “rhythm sets”...

  • Page 12: Studio Sets

    An Overview of the FA Studio Sets A studio set contains 16 parts, with one tone assigned to each part. Normally, you’ll play the tone that’s assigned to part one (single play). When using the sequencer to create a song, you’ll use all 16 parts of the studio set (multi part play).

  • Page 13: About The Effects

    An Overview of the FA About the Effects The following effects are built into the FA, and you can make settings independently for each effect. Studio set Part 1–9, 11–16 Reverb Tone Chorus INST/PARTIAL Master Master Comp can be Comp switched to IFX.

  • Page 14: About Memory

    PCM drum kit PCM drum kit Preset rhythm pattern User rhythm pattern Preset arpeggio style User arpeggio style Select Write Restore Backup SD card ROLAND folder BACKUP folder SONG folder Backup Song data Sample Temporary memory Rewritable memory SD card •...

  • Page 15: About The Sequencer

    An Overview of the FA About the Sequencer The sequencer is a function that records performance data from the keyboard and pads, allowing you to create a song. Song MIDI track Pad performance Pad track Track 16 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 Tempo track...

  • Page 16: About The Sampler

    An Overview of the FA About the Sampler Your keyboard performance or the sound that’s being input from an audio device or microphone can be sampled (recorded) by the sampler as audio data. You can play back the sampled sounds by pressing the pads. You can also import WAV/AIFF/MP3 format files and use them as samples. Samples “sample”...

  • Page 17: Getting Ready

    When using the KS-18Z, ensure that the height of the unit is one meter or lower. If you’re using the FA-06/FA-07 If you want to place the FA-06/FA-07 on a stand, please use the KS-12 or KS-18Z stands manufactured by Roland. The illustration shows the FA-06.
  • Page 18 Getting Ready If you’re using the FA-08 If you want to place the FA-08 on a stand, please use the KS-12, KS-18Z, or KS-G8B stands manufactured by Roland. KS-12 Adjust the width of the stand so that the rubber feet of the...

  • Page 19: Turning The Power On/Off

    Getting Ready Turning the Power On/Off Once everything is properly connected (p. 8), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure. Turning the Power On Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down.

  • Page 21: 02: Performing

    02: Performing Explains basic performance operations, such as how to select tones. Playing One Tone (Single Play) ......22 Playing Two Tones Together (Dual) .

  • Page 22: Playing One Tone (Single Play)

    (PDF). For details, refer to the Axial site • [PREVIEW] If you hold down the button, the FA plays a demo http://axial.roland.com/ using a phrase that’s suitable for the selected tone. • [SHIFT] [PREVIEW] If you hold down the button and press the...

  • Page 23: Selecting A Tone From A List

    Playing One Tone (Single Play) Selecting a Tone from a List You can view a list of tones and select one of them. Make sure that the [SPLIT] button and [DUAL] button are unlit . Press a tone button to select a category group . [ENTER] Press the button .

  • Page 24: Playing Two Tones Together (Dual)

    Playing Two Tones Together (Dual) You can layer two tones so that they are played simultaneously by Changing the Tones the same key. This is called Dual performance mode. In Dual mode, you’ll hear the tones of part 1 and part 2 of the studio set.

  • Page 25: Playing Different Tones In The Right And Left Hands (Split)

    Playing Different Tones in the Right and Left Hands (Split) You can divide the keyboard so that the right-hand and left-hand Changing the Tones regions each play a different tone. This is called Split performance mode, and the location at which the keyboard is split is called the “split point.”...

  • Page 26: Playing Multiple Parts (Multi Part Play)

    Playing Multiple Parts (Multi Part Play) If you want to perform using three or more parts in a complex Viewing the Part Settings (PART VIEW combination, or if you’re using the sequencer to create a song, you’ll use all 16 parts of the studio set (multi part play). Screen) Press the [SPLIT]...

  • Page 27: Selecting The Parts That Sound (Keyboard Switch)

    Playing Multiple Parts (Multi Part Play) Switching Studio Sets Selecting the Parts that Sound (Keyboard Switch) Here’s how to switch between studio sets. There are two banks of studio sets, as follows. Here’s how to select the parts that are heard when you play the keyboard.

  • Page 28: Registering/Recalling Favorite Sounds (Favorites)

    Registering/Recalling Favorite Sounds (Favorites) If there are sounds that you use frequently in live performance, you Recalling a Favorite can register them as “favorites” for instant recall. You can register ten sounds in each bank; ten such banks (0–9) can [FAVORITE] be created.

  • Page 29: Changing The Keyboard Settings

    Changing the Keyboard Settings Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Semitone Steps (Transpose) Octaves (Octave Shift) You can transpose the pitch range of the keyboard in semitone You can shift the pitch range of the keyboard in steps of one octave. steps.

  • Page 31: 03: Performance Functions

    03: Performance Functions Explains convenient functions that you’ll use while performing, such as modifying the sound in real time. Playing Arpeggios ......... 32 Using Chord Memory .

  • Page 32: Playing Arpeggios

    Playing Arpeggios Using the Arpeggiator Setting the Arpeggiator Tempo You can set the tempo of the arpeggios. The FA has an arpeggiator that can automatically generate arpeggios. When you use this function, an arpeggio is automatically Turn the [TEMPO] knob . played according to the keys that you hold down.

  • Page 33: Arpeggiator Settings

    Playing Arpeggios Arpeggiator Settings Parameter Value Explanation Sets the key range in octaves over which arpeggio will take place. If you want the You can make detailed settings for the arpeggio’s performance arpeggio to sound using only the notes style, timing, and accent. that you actually play, set this parameter to Octave “0.”...

  • Page 34: Importing A Computer Smf File Into An Arpeggio Style

    Playing Arpeggios Importing a Computer SMF File into an Creating an Arpeggio Style from a Song Arpeggio Style (Import SMF) (Import Song) You can create an original arpeggio style by importing an SMF You can create an original arpeggio style by importing a track from (Standard MIDI File).

  • Page 35: Using Chord Memory

    Using Chord Memory Performing with the Chord Memory Chord Memory Settings Function Here’s how to edit the chord memory settings. Press the [CHORD MEMORY] button to make it light . Chord memory is a function that lets you register chord forms and then produce chords of that form simply by playing a single key.

  • Page 36: Performing With Rhythm Patterns

    Performing with Rhythm Patterns The FA can sound a rhythm pattern while you perform. Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns The rhythm pattern plays the tone of part 10 of the studio set. MEMO Here’s how to play rhythm patterns. Rhythm pattern settings are saved in the studio set. Selecting rhythm patterns What is a pattern? Press the...

  • Page 37: Changing The Tempo Of The Rhythm Pattern

    Performing with Rhythm Patterns About the RHYTHM PATTERN screen Saving a Rhythm Group A rhythm group you’ve edited is temporary; it disappears if you turn off the power or select a different rhythm group. If you want to keep the rhythm group you’ve edited, save it to the user group in the FA.

  • Page 38: Importing Smf Into A Rhythm Pattern

    Performing with Rhythm Patterns Importing SMF into a Rhythm Creating a Rhythm Pattern from a Pattern Song You can create an original rhythm pattern by importing SMF You can create an original rhythm pattern from track 10 of the (Standard MIDI File) data. currently selected song.

  • Page 39: Modifying The Sound In Real Time

    Modifying the Sound in Real Time Using the SOUND MODIFY Knobs to Changing the Stereo Position of the Sound of the Part (PAN) Vary the Sound You can adjust the stereo position (pan) of the part. You can use the SOUND MODIFY knobs to control the sound in real This affects the current part.

  • Page 40: Applying Effects Conveniently (Global Control)

    Modifying the Sound in Real Time Total effect types Applying Effects Conveniently (GLOBAL CONTROL) No . Type Explanation A low-pass filter with overdrive. It cuts the high The FA provides “global control” that lets you apply effects FILTER+DRIVE frequencies and adds distortion. conveniently.

  • Page 41: Moving Your Hand To Vary The Pitch Or Volume (D-Beam Controller)

    Modifying the Sound in Real Time Moving Your Hand to Vary the Pitch Changing the Pitch (Pitch Bend) or Volume (D-BEAM Controller) While playing the keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the pitch, or toward the right to raise the pitch. This is called pitch bend. The D-BEAM is a controller that you use simply by positioning your hand above it.

  • Page 42: Using A Pedal To Vary The Sound

    Modifying the Sound in Real Time Using a Pedal to Vary the Sound Performing with a Microphone (Vocoder) The FA allows you to connect hold pedals and control pedals. If a pedal switch (DP series; sold separately) is connected to the rear panel HOLD jack, notes will be sustained (held) while you hold The FA uses MFX to provide a vocoder.

  • Page 43: 04: Editing

    04: Editing Explains how to edit studio sets, tones, and effects. Editing a Studio Set ........44 Editing a Tone .

  • Page 44: Editing A Studio Set

    Editing a Studio Set Overall Settings for the Studio Set Settings for Each Part Here’s how to make settings that apply to the entire studio set. A studio set has 16 parts; each part has its own settings such as volume (Level), equalizer (EQ), and key range (Keyboard).

  • Page 45: Saving A Studio Set

    Editing a Studio Set Saving a Studio Set Initializing a Studio Set (Studio Set Init) Edits you make to a studio set are temporary. They are lost if you turn off the power or select another studio set. If you want to keep the changes you make, save the studio set.

  • Page 46: Editing A Tone

    Editing a Tone Here’s how to edit the tone that’s assigned to a part. SuperNATURAL Synth Tone (SN-S) Basic Procedure for Tone Edit Partial 3 Partial 2 Select the part to which the tone is assigned . Partial 1 Press the [MENU] button .

  • Page 47: Supernatural Drum Kit (Sn-D)

    Editing a Tone SuperNATURAL Drum Kit (SN-D) PCM Synth Tone (PCMS) Partial 4 Partial 62 Partial 3 Partial 2 Partial 1 Partial 1 DRUM Inst LFO 1 Comp+EQ 1 Comp+EQ 4 Wave Comp+EQ 2 Comp+EQ 5 Pitch TVF Env TVA Env Comp+EQ 3 Comp+EQ 6 LFO 2...

  • Page 48: Pcm Drum Kit (Pcmd)

    Editing a Tone PCM Drum Kit (PCMD) Saving a Tone/Drum Kit Edits you make to a Tone/Drum Kit are temporary; they will be lost when you turn off the unit or select another Tone/Drum Kit. If you Partial 88 want to keep an edited Tone/Drum Kit, you must save it. NOTE Partial 1 When you execute the Write operation, the existing data at the...

  • Page 49: Selecting The Partials That Sound (Partial Switch)

    Editing a Tone Selecting the Partials That Sound Initializing a Partial (Partial (Partial Switch) Initialize) You can select the partials/waves that are sounded by a Here’s how to initialize a partial of a SuperNATURAL synth tone, SuperNATURAL synth tone, PCM synth tone, or PCM drum kit. SuperNATURAL drum kit, PCM synth tone, or PCM drum kit.

  • Page 50: Editing A Pattern

    Editing a Pattern In addition to using the preset patterns, you are also free to create Initializing a Pattern (Initialize) and use your own patterns. You can save your edited content as a user pattern. Initialize the pattern if you want to create a pattern from scratch Select the pattern that you want to edit (p .

  • Page 51: Specifying The Note Type, Duration, And Loudness (Note Setup)

    Editing a Pattern Specifying the Note Type, Duration, Deleting Notes (Clear Step, Clear and Loudness (Note Setup) Note) Here you can specify the type of notes to enter, as well as their In the PATTERN EDIT screen (p . 50), move the cursor to the duration and loudness.

  • Page 52: Editing The Effects

    Editing the Effects Parameters that can be edited in the EFFECTS Turning Effects On/off EDIT screen Here’s how to turn effects on/off. In the EFFECTS EDIT screen, you can also make the following Press the [MENU] button . settings. “Effects Edit” [ENTER] Move the cursor to and press the...

  • Page 53: Editing The Effects Of The Studio Set

    Editing the Effects Editing the Effects of the Studio Set Editing the Effects of the Tone Here’s how to edit the effects of the studio set. Here’s how to edit the MFX and the compressor/equalizer of the drum part. Access the EFFECTS EDIT screen (p . 52) . Access the EFFECTS EDIT screen (p .

  • Page 54: Editing The System Effects

    Editing the Effects Editing the System Effects Here’s how to edit the system effects (effect applied to the entire unit). Access the EFFECTS EDIT screen (p . 52) . Press the effect button . The SYSTEM EFFECTS screen appears. Button Explanation Edits the equalizer that is applied to the entire sound [5] (Master EQ)

  • Page 55: 05: Sequencer (Creating Songs)

    05: Sequencer (Creating Songs) Explains how to use the sequencer to play, record and edit songs. Playing Songs ..........56 Recording the Song .

  • Page 56: Playing Songs

    Playing Songs Selecting and Playing Songs Setting the Tempo of the Song Here’s how to select and play a song. Here’s how to set the tempo of the song. Press the [SONG SELECT] button . Turn the [TEMPO] knob . The SONG SELECT screen appears.

  • Page 57: Looping The Song Playback

    Playing Songs Looping the Song Playback You can make the song play repeatedly over a specified region (loop playback). [SHIFT] [LOOP] Hold down the button and press the button . The Loop window appears. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to edit the value .

  • Page 58: Recording The Song

    Recording the Song The FA provides the following two ways for you to record a song. Prepare for Recording Recording method Explanation Make the following preparations for recording. Realtime recording is a method in which your Realtime recording keyboard performance and controller operations are recorded just as you perform them.

  • Page 59: Realtime Recording

    Recording the Song Realtime Recording Parameter Value Explanation Quantize is a function that automatically corrects inaccuracies in the timing at which you play the keyboard Here’s how to do realtime recording. or the pads, tightening-up the rhythmic accuracy. You can apply the quantize function during realtime Prepare for recording (p .

  • Page 60: Selecting The Performance Data To Record (Recording Select)

    Recording the Song Press the button or the [7] (Start) button . Removing Unwanted Data During Recording starts, and the Realtime Rec window appears. Recording (Realtime Erase) Realtime erase is a function that erases unwanted data during realtime recording. This function is particularly useful during loop recording, since it lets you erase data without stopping recording.

  • Page 61: Step Recording

    Recording the Song Press the [7] (Start) button . Step Recording The STEP RECORDING screen appears. Here’s how to record using step recording. Prepare for recording (p . 58) . Press the [SEQUENCER] button . Make settings for the notes that you want to enter . Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to Use the cursor buttons to select the track that...

  • Page 62: Canceling A Recording Or Edit (Undo/Redo)

    Recording the Song Repeat steps 8 and 9 as necessary . Canceling a Recording or Edit (Undo/ To stop recording, press the button . Redo) button goes dark, and step recording ends. MEMO You can cancel a recording or editing operation to return to the You can undo (cancel) the recorded result (p.

  • Page 63: Editing The Song

    Editing the Song Here’s how to edit a song that you recorded. Sounding One Part by Itself (SOLO) Specifying the Sound Engine Played When playing back a song, here’s how you can listen to the current part (the currently selected part) by itself. by Each Track Access the SEQUENCER screen (p .

  • Page 64: Edit Performance Data For Entire Tracks (Track Modify)

    Editing the Song Edit Performance Data for Entire Tracks (Track Modify) Basic Procedure for Track Modify Use the Track Modify functions to edit the performance data in specified regions of measures. In the SEQUENCER screen (p . 59), hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [4] (Track Modify)

  • Page 65: Erasing Unwanted Performance Data (Erase)

    For details on the basic procedure for Track Editing the Song Modify functions, refer to p . 64 . Item Parameter Value Explanation Use this setting when applying grid quantize. It specifies how greatly the notes will be moved toward intervals of the note value specified by Grid Resolution.

  • Page 66: Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)

    For details on the basic procedure for Track Editing the Song Modify functions, refer to p . 64 . Item Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the copy-destination track. MEMO • “Track All,” “Track All.” If SRC TRACK is set to the DEST TRACK is fixed at DEST TRACK •...

  • Page 67: Changing The Duration Of The Notes (Change Duration)

    For details on the basic procedure for Track Editing the Song Modify functions, refer to p . 64 . Item Parameter Value Explanation Changing the Duration of the Notes (Change Duration) This function changes the duration (the time from note-on to note-off ) of the notes in the specified region. You can use this conversion to give the performance a more staccato or tenuto feel.

  • Page 68: Editing Individual Events Of Performance Data (Microscope)

    Editing the Song Other controllers Editing Individual Events of Performance Data (Microscope) Controller Explanation Cursor Selects the performance data or parameter to edit. Dial Microscope lets you edit individual events of performance data, Edits the value. such as the MIDI messages or tempo data recorded in a song. [DEC] [INC] Transmits the selected performance data.

  • Page 69: Selecting The Track To Edit / Viewing Specific Performance Data (View)

    Editing the Song Selecting the Track to Edit / Viewing Inserting Performance Data (Create) Specific Performance Data (View) Here’s how to insert new performance data at a desired location in the track. Here’s how you can select the track to edit, and view just the In the MICROSCOPE screen (p .

  • Page 70: Moving Performance Data (Move)

    Editing the Song Moving Performance Data (Move) Copying/Pasting Performance Data (Copy/Paste) Here’s how to move a specific item of performance data. You can’t move data in the tempo track or the time signature Here’s how to copy and paste performance data to a specified track.

  • Page 71: Changing The Tempo During A Song

    Editing the Song Changing the Tempo During a Song Changing the Time Signature During a Song If you want the tempo to change during a song, you can insert new tempo change data into the tempo track. Following the location at which you insert the tempo change, the song plays at that tempo.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Pan And Volume Balance (Mixer)

    Editing the Song Adjusting the Pan and Volume Erasing the Song in the Temporary Balance (Mixer) Area (Song Clear) In the MIXER screen you can adjust the song’s pan and volume Here’s how to erase the performance data that’s in the temporary balance for each track.

  • Page 73: Specifying The Song's Time Signature (Time Signature)

    Editing the Song Specifying the Song’s Time Signature Deleting a Song (Delete Song) (Time Signature) Here’s how to delete a previously-saved song. Press the [SONG SELECT] button . Here’s how to specify the time signature of the song. The SONG SELECT window appears. Access the SONG UTIL MENU window (p .

  • Page 74: Saving/Exporting A Song

    Saving/Exporting a Song Save the Song Exporting Tracks as Individual WAV Format Files (Multi-track Export) A song that you record is temporary. It disappears if you turn off the power or select another song. If you want to keep a song that you record, save the song to an SD card.

  • Page 75: Exporting A Two-Channel Mix In Wav Format

    Saving/Exporting a Song Exporting a Two-Channel Mix in WAV Exporting the Song in SMF Format Format Here’s how to export the song in SMF format. Access the SONG UTIL MENU window (p . 72) . You can export a two-channel (stereo) mix in WAV format. The pad track is not exported.

  • Page 76: Exporting Samples In Wav Format

    Saving/Exporting a Song Exporting Samples in WAV Format Importing an SMF as a Song You can export all samples of the song in WAV format. You can import an SMF into a song, and handle the imported SMF as a song. Access the SONG UTIL MENU window (p .

  • Page 77: 06: Sampler

    06: Sampler Explains sampling and sample editing. Playing Samples ......... . . 78 Sampling .

  • Page 78: Playing Samples

    Playing Samples Selecting/Playing Samples Switching Banks A bank is a set of 16 samples assigned to the pads. The FA provides You can play samples by pressing the pads. The FA lets you assign four banks: 1–4. samples to the 16 pads and play them. Press the [BANK] button .

  • Page 79: Sampling

    Sampling Adjust the sampling volume . The FA can sample the following sounds. Samples that you’ve recorded can be played back using the pads. Adjust the volume as high as possible without letting the level • Keyboard performance meter reach full scale. •...

  • Page 80: Setting The Input Volume (Input Setting)

    Sampling Setting the Input Volume (Input Moving/Copying a Sample (Clip Setting) Board) Here’s how to set the input volume for the device that’s connected You can move or copy a sample to another pad. to the AUDIO INPUT jack or the USB COMPUTER port. Moving a Sample In the SAMPLING STANDBY screen (p .

  • Page 81: Editing A Sample

    Editing a Sample Press the [7] (EXIT) button . Here’s how to edit a sample. The sample is saved. Editing Procedure MEMO The sample is saved when you exit the SAMPLE EDIT screen. [PAD UTILITY] Press the button . Renaming the Sample (Rename) The SAMPLE PAD screen appears.

  • Page 82: Zooming The Sample Display (Zoom)

    Editing a Sample Zooming the Sample Display (Zoom) Importing an Audio File (Sample Import) You can change the magnification at which the sample is displayed. You can import an audio file and play it as one of the FA’s samples. In the SAMPLE EDIT screen (p .

  • Page 83: 07: Pads

    07: Pads Explains how to use the pads. Using the Pads ..........84...

  • Page 84: Using The Pads

    Using the Pads In addition to using the FA’s pads to play samples, you can assign Switching Part Mute (PART MUTE) the pads to perform a variety of other functions. You can use the pads to mute (silence) the parts (1–16). Specifying the Function of the Pads When you press a pad, the corresponding part switches between mute (blinking) and play (lit).

  • Page 85: Turning The Keyboard Switch On/Off (Kbd Sw)

    Using the Pads Turning the Keyboard Switch On/Off (KBD SW) You can use the pads to turn the keyboard switch (p. 27) on/off. When you press a pad, the keyboard switch of the corresponding parts turns on (blinking) or off (lit). The keyboard switch is available only in multi part play mode.

  • Page 87: 08: Daw

    08: DAW Explains how to use the FA in conjunction with a computer or DAW controller. Connecting to a Computer via USB ......88 Using the FA with DAW Software .

  • Page 88: Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    [MENU] button . • For some types of computer, this might not work correctly. Refer The MENU screen appears. to the Roland website for details on the operating systems that are supported. Move the cursor to “System” and press the [ENTER] •...

  • Page 89: Using The Fa With Daw Software

    Using the FA with DAW Software Move the cursor to “CONTROL MAP” and use the dial to Using the FA as a DAW Controller select the DAW software that you’re using . You can use the FA as a controller for your DAW software. Value Explanation The FA provides various DAW control maps.

  • Page 90: Assigning Functions To Knobs And Buttons

    Using the FA with DAW Software Assigning Functions to Knobs and Settings in LOGIC PRO Buttons This explanation describes the procedure when using Logic Pro X. The procedure may differ for other versions. You can assign functions to the [1]–[6] knobs and the [S1] [S2] buttons.

  • Page 91: Playing The Fa's Sound Engine From Daw Software

    Using the FA with DAW Software Playing the FA’s Sound Engine from Using the FA as an Audio Interface DAW Software The FA’s audio output you’ve specified can be recorded into DAW software on your computer. Performance data (MIDI data) played back by your DAW software Sound from your computer can also be reproduced from a device can make the FA’s sound engine produce sound.

  • Page 92: Saving The Daw Control Settings

    Using the FA with DAW Software Saving the DAW CONTROL Settings The DAW CONTROL settings revert to their previous state when you turn off the power. If you want the DAW CONTROL settings to be remembered even after power-off, save them. In the DAW CONTROL screen, press the [Write] button .

  • Page 93: 09: Settings

    09: Settings Explains convenient functions, and settings that apply to the entire FA. Useful Functions ......... . . 94 Settings for the Entire FA .

  • Page 94: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions Basic Procedure for Utility Backing Up User Data (Backup/ Operations Restore) The contents of the FA’s user memory and system memory (p. 14) can Press the [MENU] button . be saved to an SD card (Backup) or returned to the FA (Restore). The MENU screen appears.

  • Page 95: Importing A Studio Set Or Tone (Import Studio Set/Tone)

    . MEMO Axial is a sound library site from which you can download You can change the import-source folder. additional sounds for Roland [2] (Folder) Press the button to access the CHANGE FOLDER synthesizers. window. When you select the import-source folder, the files within the selected folder appear in the IMPORT (SELECT FILE) window.

  • Page 96: Initializing An Sd Card (Format Sd Card)

    Useful Functions Initializing an SD Card (Format SD Transmitting the Temporary Area’s Data Card) to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) Here’s how to initialize (format) an SD card. Here’s how to transmit the studio set and tone settings to an “bulk dump.”...

  • Page 97: Settings For The Entire Fa

    “System” and press the [ENTER] button . The dedicated driver provided by VENDOR Roland specifically for the FA is used. The SYSTEM SETUP screen appears. (MIDI+AUDIO) MIDI and audio are both available. USB Driver The generic driver provided by the GENERIC operating system is used.
  • Page 98 REVERSE what you expect. If so, choose the Control Pedal 2 “REVERSE” setting. If you’re using Polarity a Roland pedal (that has no polarity switch), choose the “STANDARD” setting. Hold Pedal Selects the polarity of the pedal connected to the FOOT PEDAL HOLD jack.
  • Page 99 For the basic procedure for system settings, Settings for the Entire FA refer to p . 97 . SOUND MODIFY knob settings (Knob) Parameter Value Explanation Specify the functions that are controlled by the D-BEAM controller. Parameter Value Explanation No function is assigned. Specifies whether the functions controlled by the SOUND MODIFY The D-BEAM controller operates as a...
  • Page 100 Settings for the Entire FA For the basic procedure for system settings, refer to p . 97 . Sound settings (Sound) Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the depth to which the LFO will modulate the pulse width of the Parameter Value Explanation LFO Osc 1 Osc 1 waveform.
  • Page 101 For the basic procedure for system settings, Settings for the Entire FA refer to p . 97 . Synchronization settings (Sync/Tempo) MIDI settings (MIDI) Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation When transmitting and receiving When you switch studio sets, this system exclusive messages, the device setting specifies whether to use the Device ID...
  • Page 102 Settings for the Entire FA For the basic procedure for system settings, refer to p . 97 . Preview settings (Preview) What is a MIDI? Parameter Value Explanation MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard SINGLE: The notes specified by specification that allows musical data to be transferred Preview 1–4 Note Number will be between electronic musical instruments and computers.
  • Page 103 (ON) or is not (OFF) heard when you What is V-LINK? play the keyboard. Visual Control OFF, ON The Visual Control Local Switch V-LINK is Roland’s proprietary Local Switch setting is not saved. It will specification that allows visual expression automatically be “ON”...

  • Page 104: About The Wireless Lan Function

    About the Wireless LAN Function Select the [MENU] button g “Wireless” “WPS.” What is Wireless LAN Function? The WPS screen appears. By inserting the wireless USB Adapter (WNA1100-RL; sold separately) into the FA’s USB FOR UPDATE port, you’ll be able to use wireless-compatible applications (such as the “Air Recorder”...

  • Page 105: Wireless Lan Function Settings

    About the Wireless LAN Function Wireless LAN Function Settings Connecting to a Wireless LAN Access Point That You Select (SELECT ACCESS POINT) You can view or edit the wireless settings. This method lets you connect by choosing a wireless LAN access Status Indication (WIRELESS STATUS) point from the list that is displayed.

  • Page 106: Other Settings (Wireless Options)

    About the Wireless LAN Function [MENU] “Wireless” “Options.” Select the button g Other Settings (WIRELESS OPTIONS) The WIRELESS OPTIONS screen appears. Make settings for Wireless ID or Ad-Hoc mode. Turn the Ad-Hoc Mode “ON.” You can use Channel to specify a channel (1–11) for Ad-Hoc mode. Select the [MENU] button g...

  • Page 107: 10: Appendix

    10: Appendix Provides troubleshooting information and lists error messages. About SD Cards ......... . . 108 Chord Memory List .

  • Page 108: About Sd Cards

    IMPORT folder Files that you want to import to the FA should be copied here. ROLAND folder FA songs and backup data are saved here. BACKUP folder Backup data is saved here. FA folder...

  • Page 109: Chord Memory List

    Chord Memory List 01: Pop 1 06: Blues Assign Key Chord Name Constituent Notes of Chord Forms Assign Key Chord Name Constituent Notes of Chord Forms Cadd9 C3, G3, D4, E4 C7(9) C3, A#3, D4, E4 C#maj9 C#3, C4, D#4, F4 C#7(9) C#3, F3, B3, D#4 D3, F4, A3, C4...
  • Page 110 Chord Memory List 11: Pop Min 2 16: 5th Stack Assign Key Chord Name Constituent Notes of Chord Forms Assign Key Chord Name Constituent Notes of Chord Forms C-add9 C3, D4, D#4, G4 C4, G4 Eb7(on Db) C#3, A#3, D#4, G4 C#4, G#4 D-7(b5) D3, G#3, C4, F4...

  • Page 111: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...

  • Page 112: Error Message List

    Error Message List If an incorrect operation is performed, or if processing could not be performed as you specified, an error message appears. Refer to the explanation for the error message that appears, and take the appropriate action. Message Meaning Action An import destination has not been selected.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Action Page Overall problems The FA will automatically be turned off when no operation has been performed for a certain length of time. (At the factory settings, the The unit turns off power will be turned off after 4 hours.) Check the “Auto Off”...
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Action Page Sound is still heard from the Since the FA’s internal effects are stereo, applying an insert effect will opposite side as well even Could effects be applied? allow effect sound to be heard from the opposite side even if the –...
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Action Page It could be that a Bank Select in the song data that is not specified by the FA was encountered in the song. No sound is played if the tone group is not one designated by the FA with Bank Select MSB/ LSB.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Action Page If the input level is too high, the sound will distort. If the input level is too low, noise will be obtrusive. Is the input level appropriate? p. 79 Adjust the input level to an appropriate setting. Some types of effect may increase the level louder than the original sample, or may intentionally distort the sound.
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Problems when connecting to a wireless LAN For problems related to communication, refer also to the owner’s manual of your wireless LAN access point. For details on operating your wireless LAN access point, refer to its owner’s manual. Problem Cause/Action Page •...

  • Page 118: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Sound generator section Date : Jan. 1, 2014 Model FA-06/07/08 Version : 1.00 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function... Basic Default 1–16 1–16 Channel Changed 1–16 1–16 Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode Message Mono, Poly Mode 3, 4 (M=1) Altered ************** Note...
  • Page 119 MIDI Implementation Chart Sequencer section Date : Jan. 1, 2014 Model FA-06/07/08 Version : 1.00 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function... Basic Default All channel All channel There is no speci c basic channel Channel Changed 1–16 Default Mode Message Altered ************** Note 0–127 0–127...

  • Page 120: Main Specifications

    Tempo Knob Display 5-inch Graphic Color LCD This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website. MEMO “Placing This Unit on a Stand”...

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