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Here's What You Can Do
Having Fun Playing the Piano
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Playing Various Tones
In addition to grand piano tones for use in concerts, this instrument features a wide range of built-in instrument tones. Use these tones
as you like according to the song you're playing and the mood. You can also play two tones layered together to discover your own
favorite original combinations.
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Listening to and Practicing with the Built-in Songs
This piano comes with built-in songs that are well-known in a variety of genres from classical to jazz, as well as songs for practicing and
more. You can use these built-in songs as examples when you practice. A built-in metronome is also available to help develop your
sense of rhythm when you play.
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Recording Your Performance
You can record your own keyboard performance, and then play it back to hear how you did. By listening back to what you played on
the spot, you can improve what you did for the next time, or copy your performance to a USB flash drive as a song.
Adjusting the Piano
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Changing the playing feel (key touch)
You can adjust the how the keyboard feels (the key touch) when you play, according to your tastes.
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Making the pitch match other instruments
When playing in an ensemble or similar situations, you can adjust the reference pitch of this piano to match its tuning with other
instruments (master tuning).
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Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer)
Adjusts the different elements of the grand piano sound, letting you customize the piano sound as you like.
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Registering your favorite settings (Registration)
You can register your customized settings and then instantly switch between settings for each song or for different players.
More Ways to Further Enjoy This Instrument
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Playing music through the piano's speakers (Bluetooth® Audio)
You can connect your smartphone or tablet to this instrument and listen to your favorite songs through the piano's speakers. This lets
you "play along" with the performances of the musicians you admire.
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Connecting to an app to enjoy various added features (via Bluetooth MIDI)
By connecting this piano to an app, you can select even more varied tones, discover new music via Roland Cloud, and use features such
as digital sheet music to assist you when you practice... all of which lets you experience a new world of piano performance.
Downloading the app
Download the app for your smartphone or tablet for use with the piano.
Roland Piano App
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and Owner's Manual p. 37 and p. 38). After reading, keep the
document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2023 Roland Corporation
This app lets you view sheet music in digital form, practice
songs as if you were playing a game, or keep a record of
your practicing.
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  • Page 1 By connecting this piano to an app, you can select even more varied tones, discover new music via Roland Cloud, and use features such as digital sheet music to assist you when you practice... all of which lets you experience a new world of piano performance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual, “Roland Piano Masterpieces”, Leaflet Stand Assembly, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”, Power cord, Headphone hook * 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.

  • Page 3: Settings Saved Even If The Power Is Turned Off

    Settings Saved Even If the Power Is Turned Off This piano remembers the “settings that are saved automatically” even when the power is turned off and then on again. You can also configure your favorite settings (Registration), so that the instrument remembers the favorite settings you’ve saved. Other settings return to their default values when you turn the power off and on again.

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    ° Panel Descriptions MEMO The product name and serial number are printed on a label that’s affixed close to the connection jacks. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. [Ā] (Power) button Tone [ ] (Grand) [ ] (Upright / Classical) [ ] (E Piano / Organ) [ ] (Other) buttons...
  • Page 5 Panel Descriptions Output jacks (L/Mono, R) [ ] (Song) button Here you can connect external speakers via cables that are equipped Selects the built-in song or recorded performance that will be played with mono 1/4” plugs (commercially available). This is useful when back (p.

  • Page 6: Before You Play

    ° Before You Play Adjust the Adjuster Opening/Closing the Top Lid Lower the adjuster located under the pedals so that it comes into contact Opening the top lid with the floor. If you’ve placed the piano on a carpet or similar surface, lower the adjuster so that it presses somewhat strongly against the floor.

  • Page 7: Opening/Closing The Keyboard Cover (Turning The Power On/Off)

    Before You Play Move the tip of the top stick to lock it into place. Opening/Closing the Keyboard Cover (Turning the Power On/Off) Opening the keyboard cover (turning the power on) Turn the volume of the devices connected to this instrument all the way down.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Overall Volume

    Before You Play Turning on the operating panel Using the Pedals While the operating panel and display are off, press the [Ā] By pressing the pedals, you can apply effects to the sound of the piano. button The operating panel and display turn on. Adjusting the Overall Volume Damper pedal Soft pedal...

  • Page 9: Performing

    ° Performing Press a tone button. Playing Various Tones The tone group is selected. The name of the currently selected tone is shown. Selecting the Type and Depth of Reverberation This feature adds reverberation to the sound, as if you’re playing in a spacious place like a concert hall or a cathedral.
  • Page 10 Performing Changing the settings for Split Play Operation To edit the following settings, access the Split screen. Press the [ ] button so that “-” “+” is shown in the top line of the screen Changing Tone 1 Operation Press a tone button (Dual–Tone 1) The tone group is selected.
  • Page 11 Performing Playing in a Different Key (Transpose) Press the [ ] button to exit Keyboard mode. You can transpose the keyboard in semitone steps. Registering Your Favorite Settings For instance, if you wanted to play a song in the key of C that was written in You can register the settings you’ve adjusted to the way you like, and then the key of E, set the keyboard transpose value to “4”.

  • Page 12: Practicing With The Metronome

    Performing Recalling Your Favorite Settings Practicing with the Metronome Press the [ ] button. You can practice while hearing a metronome. This selects the registration group. The name of the currently MEMO selected registration is shown. Change the metronome type to a rhythm pattern if you want to play Press the [1] [2] [3] [4] buttons.

  • Page 13: Listening To Songs

    Songs saved in internal memory The song plays from the specified measure. MEMO Songs corresponding to the included collection of scores, “Roland Piano Masterpieces”. ¹ Press the [ô] button to select the beginning of the song. ¹ Press the [ ] button to return to the song select Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 14 Listening to Songs Operation Press the [ ] button Press the [–] [+] buttons to display “USB Flash Drive” Press the [ ] button Enter the folder Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the desired folder. Playing songs from a folder on a USB flash Press the [ ] knob to confirm.

  • Page 15: Recording Your Performance

    * Never turn off the power, disconnect the USB flash drive or The [ó] button lights, the [ò] button blinks, and the piano enters unplug the power cord while the indicator of GP-6 shows that an record-standby mode. operation is in progress.

  • Page 16: Advanced Recording Methods

    Recording Your Performance Advanced Recording Methods Overdubbing a Recorded Performance After recording one hand of your performance, you can overdub-record Recording Your Performance One Hand at a Time the performance of the other hand. You can also overdub-record onto a built-in song. By recording your left-hand performance to the Left part and your right-hand performance to the Right part, you can...
  • Page 17 Recording Your Performance Recording Audio to USB Flash Drive If you audio-record your performance, you’ll be able to listen to it on your computer or audio player, use it to create a music CD, or publish it on the internet. Getting ready to record Connect your USB flash drive to the USB Memory port.

  • Page 18: Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer)

    ° Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer) This piano lets you adjust various elements of the sound, so you can personalize the piano tone to your taste. This function is called “Piano Designer”. MEMO The process of creating your own piano tone can also be done using touch operations on the dedicated app.

  • Page 19: Editing The Grand Piano Tone

    Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer) Editing the Grand Piano Tone You can adjust various aspects of the grand piano’s tone, including the string and pedal resonances, and the sound of the hammers striking the strings. * Only tones belonging to the “Grand” group can be adjusted. Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Piano And A Mobile Device Via Bluetooth

    Press the [ ] knob to begin pairing. ÓUsing the Piano with an App page Install the app (“Roland Piano App” by Roland) on your mobile device to exchange data with the piano. If you decide to cancel pairing, press the [ ] button.

  • Page 21: Using The Piano With An App

    Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device. The piano and mobile device are connected wirelessly. * If the above step does not establish a connection, tap “GP-6 Audio” that is shown in the “DEVICES” field of the mobile device. Using the Piano with an App...
  • Page 22 Explanation Turn the Bluetooth switch off. Set to “0”: “ GP-6 Audio” “GP-6 MIDI” (default setting) 0–99 Set to “1”: “GP-6 Audio 1” “GP-6 MIDI 1” * If you are pairing in an environment where there are multiple...

  • Page 23: Convenient Functions

    The [ ] button goes dark. * Never turn off the power, disconnect the USB flash drive or unplug the power cord while the indicator of GP-6 shows that an operation is in progress. Edit the name of the registration or the piano setup.

  • Page 24: Initializing The Memory (Format Media)

    * Never turn off the power, disconnect the USB flash drive or If you decide to cancel, press the [ ] button. unplug the power cord while the indicator of GP-6 shows that an Press the [–] [+] buttons to select “Yes”, and press the [ ] operation is in progress.

  • Page 25: Configuring The Various Settings

    ° Configuring the Various Settings Function Mode Basic Settings in Function Mode Press the [ ] button. The [ ] button is lit, and the piano is in function mode. Press the [–] [+] buttons to access the screen of the item you want to set. Press the [ ] knob to confirm.

  • Page 26: Smf Play Mode

    Configuring the Various Settings Indication Value Explanation Specifying the Keyboard Tone for Song (SMF) Playback (SMF Play Mode) This setting specifies the tone that you play on the keyboard while a song is playing back. Normally you will use the “Auto-Select” setting. This determines whether the setting that is most suitable for the internal song or most suitable for external data is selected when you play back a song whose file format is SMF.

  • Page 27: Reg. Pedal Shift

    Configuring the Various Settings Indication Value Explanation Using the Pedal to Switch Between Registrations (Reg. Pedal Shift) You can use the pedal to switch between the registrations (p. 11). This lets you switch to the next registration by depressing the pedal. * The pedal function settings are prioritized as follows: “Reg.
  • Page 28 Displays the version of the unit’s system program. Version If a new system program becomes available, it can be used to update your piano. For details, refer to the following URL. http://www roland com/support/ Enter the model name Ó refer to “Updater and Driver”...

  • Page 29: Keyboard Mode

    Configuring the Various Settings Keyboard Mode Basic Settings in Keyboard Mode Press the [ ] button. The [ ] button is lit, and the piano is in keyboard mode. Press the [–] [+] buttons to access the screen of the item you want to set. Press the [ ] knob to confirm.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    If you don’t hear it through headphones: It may be that the piano has malfunctioned. Contact either the dealer where you purchased your instrument, or Roland Support. If you also hear it through headphones: –...
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Cause/Action Page Problems with the pedals The adjuster may have loosened as you used the pedal. Lower the adjuster so that it Unusual sound is heard when Could the adjuster located under the pedal not be in contacts the floor.

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    There may be a problem with the system. Error 51 Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If this message still displays after you have tried several times, contact Roland as shown below. The USB Memory port was subjected to excessive current.

  • Page 33: Tone List

    ° Tone List Grand E Piano/Organ Tone Name Tone Name Harpsi.w Syn.Strings1 Tone Name Tone Name Harpsi.o Syn.Strings3 E.Piano Concert Piano Clav. Syn.Strings2 1976SuitCase Stage Piano Pulse Clav. Choir 1 Tremolo EP Mellow Piano Celesta Choir 2 Pop EP Bright Piano Glockenspiel Voice Vintage EP...
  • Page 34 Tone List Tone Name Banjo Shamisen Koto Taisho Koto Kalimba Bagpipe Fiddle Shanai Tinkle Bell Agogo Steel Drums Woodblock Castanets Taiko Concert BD Melodic Tom1 Melodic Tom2 Synth Drum TR-808 Tom Elec.Perc. Reverse Cym. Gt FretNoise Gt Cut Noise BsStringSlap Breath Noise Fl.Key Click Seashore...

  • Page 35: Internal Song List

    Sonate für Klavier Nr.23 2 Ludwig van Beethoven Do Re Mi Lesson Sonate für Klavier Nr.23 3 Ludwig van Beethoven *Songs corresponding to the included collection of scores, “Roland Piano Masterpieces”. Valse, op.34-1 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin 1–15 Training No.1 - 15 Roland Corporation Polonaise op.53...
  • Page 36 * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. * Songs marked by an asterisk (*) are arranged by Roland Corporation. The copyrights to these songs are owned by the Roland Corporation.

  • Page 37: Using The Unit Safely

    ° USING THE UNIT SAFELY About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols symbol alerts the user to important instructions or Used for instructions intended to alert the warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is user to the risk of death or severe injury determined by the design contained within the triangle.

  • Page 38: Important Notes

    • The surface of this unit has been polished so as • Roland is either registered trademarks or trademarks of • Do not remove the device while reading/writing is Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other to create a high-gloss, mirror-like finish.

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