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Roland E-X10 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 • Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modified form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network. • Roland is an either registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Panel & Display Description Arpeggiator ........4 ..............17 ................4 ..........17 Front Panel Turn the Arpeggiator on or off ................5 ......... 17 Rear Panel Set the Split Point of Arpeggiator ..................5 Mixer ................17 Setup .................

  • Page 4: Panel & Display Description

    Panel & Display Description Front Panel 1. [POWER] switch 19. [STYLE] button Switches the power on or off. Lets you access the Style mode. 2. [VOLUME] knob 20. [TONE] button Adjusts the master volume. Lets you access the Tone mode. 3.

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    Panel & Display Description Rear Panel 32. USB COMPUTER jack 35. AUX IN jack For connecting to a computer. For connecting external audio source, such as an MP3. 33. PEDAL jack 36. MIC INPUT jack For connecting a pedal switch. For connecting a microphone.

  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup This section contains information about setting up your instrument and preparing to play. Please go through this section carefully before turning the power on. Power Supply You can power the instrument by using the included power adaptor or by using batteries.

  • Page 7: Connections

    Connections Connecting a Computer The instrument receives and transmits MIDI messages via the USB COMPUTER jack. Use a USB cable to connect the instrument to a computer. Notes: Do not set the USB MIDI device to be both input and output simulta- neously when configuring the software on your computer.

  • Page 8: Power / Master Volume

    Power / Master Volume Turning the Power On / Off Make sure the instrument is properly connected to power supply. Press the [POWER] switch, the LCD screen turns on, indicating the instrument is powered on. If you are ready to turn off the instrument, press and hold the [POW- ER] switch again.

  • Page 9: Playing Demo Song

    Playing Demo Song Press the [METRONOME] + [PIANO] buttons simultaneously to loop playing all demo songs. The LCD displays the current demo number and name. Use the numeric buttons or [<]/[>] buttons to select a demo song. Press the [METRONOME] + [PIANO] buttons again to stop playing and exit demo song.

  • Page 10: Playing Tones

    Playing Tones The instrument features a variety of built-in tones. Please refer to the “Tone List” (p. 27) Selecting a Tone Press the [TONE] button to enter Tone mode. The “TONE R1” icon on LCD lights up. The LCD displays the current tone name and number.

  • Page 11: Touch Response

    Playing Tones Touch Response The touch response feature lets you dynamically and expressively con- trols the level of the sound with your playing strength- just like playing on an acoustic instrument. You can set the touch response in the “Function Menu” (p. 21) Modulation Press and hold the [SUSTAIN] button to turn modulation effect on or off.

  • Page 12: Piano Mode

    Piano Mode Press the [PIANO] button to enter or exit Piano mode. In Piano mode, all parameters will be optimized for concert piano perfor- mance. You can play the accompaniment as in the other modes, but it plays only the rhythm part. Note: In Piano mode, Chord mode will be off automatically.

  • Page 13: Playing Auto Accompaniment (Rhythm Track)

    Auto Accompaniment Playing Auto Accompaniment (Rhythm Track) Press the [STYLE] button to enter Style mode. The “STYLE” icon on LCD lights up. The LCD displays the current style name and number. Use the numeric buttons or [<]/[>] buttons to select a style. Press the [START/STOP] button to start playing the rhythm tracks.

  • Page 14: Fade In / Out

    Auto Accompaniment Fade In / Out Fade In When style stops, press the [FADE] button to turn on the Fade In func- tion. The “ FADE” icon on LCD light up. Now if you start style playback, the “ FADE” icon on LCD blinks and the volume will increase from low to high.

  • Page 15: Chord Fingering

    Auto Accompaniment Chord Fingering Fifth How the chords are played or indicated with your left hand (in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard) is referred to as “fingering.” There are 2 types of fingerings as described below. Root Third Chord Basics A chord, in music, is any harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.

  • Page 16: Tempo

    Tempo Press the TEMPO[-]/[+] button to change the tempo. The tempo value on LCD blinks. The range is 5~280. Press and hold the TEMPO[-]/[+] button to fast change the tempo. Press the TEMPO [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default tempo.

  • Page 17: Arpeggiator

    Arpeggiator This function can automatically generate arpeggios. Simply play a chord with your left hand, the instrument will play a preset arpeggio pattern and produce beautiful melody. Turn the Arpeggiator on or off Press and hold the [TONE] button to turn on this function. The “ARP.” icon lights up.

  • Page 18: Quick Memory

    Quick Memory This function allows you to save virtually all panel settings to a registra- tion memory. You can instantly recall these settings by pressing a single button. Note: The registered memory will be lost when the power turns off. Registering the Panel Settings The memory function is turned on by default when the power is turned When this function is turned off, you can press the [QUICK MEMORY]...

  • Page 19: Chord Dictionary

    Chord Dictionary If you know the name of a chord but don’t know how to play it, you can use the chord dictionary function. Press the [CHORD DICT.] button to turn on this function. The LCD displays “DICT.”. Use the key C4 and the keys above to assign the chord type. Use the key C6 and the keys above to assign the chord root.

  • Page 20: Lesson Mode

    Playing Songs Lesson Mode In Lesson mode, you can practice song in 3 lessons. They are Lesson 1, Lesson 2 and Lesson 3. Your practice will be evaluated when you finish a lesson. You can enter Lesson mode from Song mode. When song stops, press the [LESSON] button to enter Lesson mode or select a lesson.

  • Page 21: Function Menu

    Function Menu Press the [MENU] button to enter the function menu. The current parameter on LCD blinks. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select a parameter. Press the [MENU] button again to move the cursor to select the value. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to change the value. Pressing the [<] and [>] buttons simultaneously to restore the de- fault value of the current parameter.

  • Page 22: Split Point

    Function Menu Split Point This function sets the split point for the Split mode and the Chord mode. In the function menu, press the [<]/[>] buttons to select the split point menu. The LCD displays “SplitPt”. Press the [MENU] button to move the cursor to the value. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to change the value.

  • Page 23: Reverb Type

    Function Menu Reverb Type This function selects the reverb type. In the function menu, press the [<]/[>] buttons to select the reverb type menu. The LCD displays “RevType”. Press the [MENU] button to move the cursor to the value. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to change the value. Pressing the [<] and [>] buttons at the same time will restore the default value.

  • Page 24: Midi

    Make sure the instrument is turned on. Open Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software on computer. The software will automatically recognize the E-X10 USB DEVICE ei- ther as the MIDI Input or as the MIDI Output. For more configuration information, please refer to the HELP of the software.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution The speakers produce a pop sound whenever the This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. power is turned on or off. 1. Check if the master volume is set too low. 2. Check if the Upper1/Upper2/Lower sound volume is set too low Speakers do not produce sound when the key- board is played.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    947x317x100 mm Weight 3.9 kg ● 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. ● All specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 27: Tone List

    Tone List English Name LCD Name CHROMATIC PERCUSSION PIANO Celesta 1 Celesta1 Grand Piano GrandPno Celesta 2 Celesta2 Ballad Piano BalladP Dark Celesta 1 CelestD1 Mellow Piano MellowP Dark Celesta 2 CelestD2 Bright Piano BrightP Celesta & Sine Cele&Sin Acoustic Piano AcPiano Reecho Bell 1 ReBell1...
  • Page 28 Tone List Reed Organ 1 ReedOrg1 Pick Bass 3 PickBs3 Reed Organ 2 ReedOrg2 Mute Pick Bass PickBsM Stereo Reed Organ ReedOrgS Pick & Finger Bass Pk&FgBs Accordion 1 Acordin1 Pick Bass & Clean Guitar PBs&ClGt Accordion 2 Acordin2 Detuned Pick Bass DetPkBs Stereo Accordion AcordinS...
  • Page 29 Tone List Choir Aahs 2 ChoirAh2 Tenor sax TenoSax Dark Aahs 1 ChoAhD1 Tenor sax 2 TenoSax2 Dark Aahs 2 ChoAhD2 Baritone Sax BariSax Stereo Aahs 1 ChoAhS1 Baritone Sax 2 BariSax2 Stereo Aahs 2 ChoAhS2 Oboe Oboe Mellow Choir Aahs ChoAhMel Oboe 2 Oboe2...
  • Page 30 Tone List 5Th Analog 5ThAna Elastic Across Across 5Th Analog 2 5ThAna2 Single Sawtooth SinglSaw Vitality Vitality Analog Wind AnaWind 5th Sawtooth 5thSaw Electron Saw EleSaw 5th Sawtooth 2 5thSaw2 Boring Sine BorSine Comedy Comedy Steel Wire SteelWir Comedy 2 Comedy2 Steel Wire 2 SteelWr2...
  • Page 31 Tone List 5Th PAD 5ThPad Fantasy Fantasy Bowed Pad BowdPad Space Trojan SpaceTro Bowed Pad 2 BowdPad2 Ceremony Ceremony Bowed Pad 3 BowdPad3 Phonism Phonism Metallic Pad MetalPad Phonism 2 Phonism2 Dream Dream Echoes Echoes Dream 2 Dream2 Echoes 2 Echoes2 Dream 3 Dream3...
  • Page 32 Tone List HuLuSi HuLuSi YangQin YangQin PERCUSSION Tinkle Bell TnklBell Agogo Agogo Steel Drums StelDrum Bass Drum BassDrum Wood Block WoodBlok Snare Snare Taiko Drum TaikoDrm Melodic Tom MelodTom Synth Drum SynDrum Dynamics jump Dynjump Reverse Cymbal RevCymbl Guitar Fret Noise FretNoiz Breath Noise BrthNoiz...

  • Page 33: Style List

    Style List English Name LCD Name 6/8 Pop 6/8 Pop 8 BEAT 12/8 Swing 12/8Swng Cosmic Pop Cosm Pop DANCE DiscoPop DiscoPop Euro Dance EuroDanc Bad Beat Bad Beat Progressive Progress Mersey Rock MerseyRk Groove Groove Power Rock Power Rk Down Beat DownBeat Folk Rock...
  • Page 34 Style List Rhumba Rhumba Bhangra Bhangra Pop Rhumba P.Rhumba Garba Garba Mambo Mambo Qawaali Qawaali Bossa Nova 1 Bossa 1 Rajasthan Rajsthan Bossa Nova 2 Bossa 2 Goa Masti GoaMasti Tango Tango Congo Congo Samba de Rua SmbDeRua Dangdut std Dangduts Jazz Samba JazSamba...

  • Page 35: Song List

    Song List English Name LCD Name Tales Of Hoffman Hoffman FOLK Die Forelle Forelle When The Saints Go Marching In Marching KID’S SONG Aura Lea AuraLea Skip To My Lou SkipMyLo Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Twinkle London Bridge Is Falling Down Bridge I’ve Been Working On The Railroad WorkRail...
  • Page 36 Song List Old Folks At Home (Piano) OldFolk2 Basic Tutorial Beyer Piano The Scale BeyerG Of G Major Basic Tutorial Beyer Piano 70 Beyer70 Basic Tutorial Beyer Piano 72 Beyer72 Basic Tutorial Beyer Piano 73 Beyer73 Basic Tutorial Beyer Piano 74 Beyer74 Larghetto Largheto...

  • Page 37: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Changed Channel Default Mode Messages Altered ******** Note Note 12-114 0-127 Number : True Voice ******** 0-127 Note on Velocity o 9nH,V=1-127 o 9nH,V=1-127 Note off x (9nH,V=0) o (9nH,V=0; 8nH,V=0-127) key’s After Touch...

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