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Roland RD-2000EX Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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Recommended functions
One touch piano (p. 9)
Play the piano
Tone (p. 14)
Tone (p. 14)
Play various sounds
Program (p. 15)
Place sounds in a desired order Scene (p. 15)
Scene (p. 15)
Assign (p. 17*)
Control an external device
Ext Label Edit (p. 18)
Connecting to your computer (p. 18)
Editing the Sound (p. 20)
Combine sounds as desired
Operation Guide (p. 14)
Menu screen (p. 26)
Make settings for performance
System settings (p. 26)
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
Use the RD-2000EX's functions
(p. 24)
Operation Guide (p. 14)
Store the RD-2000EX's settings Backup (p. 27)
Owner's Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the RD-2000EX.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Parameter Guide (English)
This explains all parameters of the RD-2000EX.
5 Sound List
This is a list of the sounds built into the unit.
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
Before using this unit, carefully read "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (inside front cover), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 2), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 4). After
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  • Page 1 Store the RD-2000EX’s settings Backup (p. 27) Owner’s Manual (this document) Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the RD-2000EX. PDF Manual (download from the Web) To obtain the PDF manual 5 Parameter Guide (English) This explains all parameters of the RD-2000EX.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    When the power needs to be completely • Exposed to rain; or are ringing in the ears, you should immediately turned off, turn off the RD-2000EX’s [ L ] switch on the stop using the unit and consult a specialized • Dusty or sandy; or are unit, then pull out the plug from the outlet.
  • Page 3 This unit is designed to be used in combination with specific stands (KS- Whenever there is a threat of lightning, disconnect G8B) manufactured by Roland. If used in combination with other stands, you risk the power plug from the outlet...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    • Roland assumes no liability concerning the audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate • Do not use this product for purposes that could restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel (Connecting the External Equipment) ... . 10 Turning the RD-2000EX On ....... 11 List of Shortcut Keys .

  • Page 6: Placing The Rd-2000Ex On A Stand

    Placing the RD-2000EX on a Stand If you want to place the RD-2000EX on a stand, use the Roland KS-G8B. Place the instrument on the stand as follows. * Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Value dial TONE screen TONE screen [INC] button This is the screen that appears when you start up the RD-2000EX or [DEC] button when you press a TONE button. [DEC] button, [INC] button Pressing the [INC] button increases the value, and the [DEC] button decreases it.

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    INT/EXT select buttons (1–8, USB-AUDIO) [FEEDBACK] knob Turns each ZONE’s sound on and off. Select whether the knobs and slider operate the RD-2000EX itself or an Adjusts the amount of feedback for the modulation FX. external MIDI sound module. TREMOLO Sliders (S1–S8, USB-AUDIO)
  • Page 9 [MENU] button Accesses the MENU screen. In the MENU screen, you can make overall [WRITE] button settings for the entire RD-2000EX. Stores the current settings in a program. [SHIFT] button If you press this button in certain screens (such as the System screen), system parameters (p.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel (Connecting The External Equipment)

    Pedal switch (DP Series) [L] switch PEDAL jack (DAMPER, FC1, FC2, EXT) This turns the power on/off. Connecting the pedal switch provided with the RD-2000EX to the page page DAMPER jack allows you to use the switch as a damper pedal.

  • Page 11: Turning The Rd-2000Ex On

    Turn down the volume of the RD-2000EX. playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function).

  • Page 12: Overview Of The Rd-2000Ex

    Non-rewritable Memory Non-rewritable Memory Preset memory System memory Tone System memory contains system parameter settings that specify how the RD-2000EX is DEMO songs to operate. To store system parameters, save the system settings (p. 26). USB flash drive User memory...

  • Page 13: Units Of Sound

    Owner’s Manual Units of Sound Tone Tones are an ideal way to select and play a sound. The sounds that you select using the TONE buttons are called “tones”. Tones can be assigned to each of the eight zones (zone 1–8) and played. You can play multiple zones simultaneously from the keyboard, or play them in separate regions of the keyboard.

  • Page 14: Operation Guide

    [S1]–[S8] button, you can switch MEMO what the knob and slider of each zone will control (the RD-2000EX: lit 5 If you press the C4 (middle C) key, the transpose amount will be red, or an external device: lit green).

  • Page 15: Layering Tones

    Dividing the Keyboard into Two Regions (Split) Dividing the Keyboard into Two Regions (Split) The RD-2000EX has 15 banks, A–O, and each bank lets you store 20 programs (for a total of 300). Press the [SPLIT] button to make it light.

  • Page 16: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)

    Adding Reverberation to the Sound (REVERB) Adding Reverberation to the Sound (REVERB) Applying an Effect (MODULATION FX) Applying an Effect (MODULATION FX) Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it In the MODULATION FX section you can apply a variety of effects such sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Distortion (Amp Sim)

    Adjusting the Levels of Each Frequency Range (EQUALIZER) the default values or the most recently-operated value. The RD-2000EX is equipped with a five-band equalizer. Use the ZONE EFFECTS [SELECT] button to select “EQ”. Press the [EQ ON] button to make the indicator light.

  • Page 18: Performing Live With A Plug-In Synthesizer

    Connecting to your computer Connecting to your computer In order to use the RD-2000EX, you need to download the driver from the following URL and install it on your computer. For details on installation, refer to the Roland website.

  • Page 19: Using Usb Audio

    Using USB Audio Using SUB OUT Using SUB OUT You can connect the RD-2000EX via USB to a computer, and use it to As output destinations for audio signals, the RD-2000EX provides SUB handle audio signals. OUT jacks in addition to the MAIN OUT jacks.

  • Page 20: Editing The Sound

    Turning the knob toward the right adds distortion to the sound. Although you’re free to make the sound distort intensely, you might The RD-2000EX lets you easily adjust the sound to your taste. want to add just a bit of distortion as a subtle edge.

  • Page 21: Editing A Program (Program Edit)

    Owner’s Manual Editing a Program (Program Edit) Editing a Program (Program Edit) Editing a Tone (Designer) Editing a Tone (Designer) By using the Designer function, you can make more detailed settings In the PROGRAM screen, press the [EDIT] button. for a tone. Use the SELECT [S1]–[S8] buttons to select a zone, and press the [TONE DESIGNER] button.

  • Page 22: Creating The Organ Tones

    [SHIFT] button and press the MIDI keyboard Performance “SCENE” button. Operation MIDI OUT MIDI IN Sound RD-2000EX Generator Section The Tone Wheel & Designer Menu screen of the selected layer appears. Move the LAYER LEVEL sliders. CC# (feet) Value: step Value (explanation) The sound changes in tandem with the indication in the screen.

  • Page 23: Saving The Sound Settings In A Program (Program Write)

    Hold down the [WRITE] button and press the [ONE TOUCH PIANO] button. Move the cursor to “OK” and press the [ENTER] button. The current setting will be saved to STARTUP. The next time you start the RD-2000EX, it will start up with the STARTUP condition (sound) that you saved.

  • Page 24: Using The Convenient Functions In Performances

    Move the cursor to “OK” and press the [ENTER] button. About USB flash drives If you’re using a new USB flash drive, you must first initialize (format) it on the RD-2000EX. For details, refer to “Formatting Memory (Format)” (p. 26). Outputting to SUB OUT...

  • Page 25: Playing Audio Files From Usb Flash Drive

    * Changing the Play Speed or Playback Transpose of an audio file Audio Volume 0–127 Sets the volume for audio file playback. places a significant processing load on the RD-2000EX; in some Audio Output cases this could make the RD-2000EX unable to completely MAIN, SUB Specifies the audio output destination.

  • Page 26: Various Settings

    RD-2000EX. programs, the settings of the newly selected REMAIN program are applied (PROGRAM) or the USB flash drive cannot be used with the RD-2000EX unless it is PROGRAM, settings prior to the change are retained Pedal Mode formatted suitably for the RD-2000EX.

  • Page 27: Returning To The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    A confirmation message appears. Here’s how backup data can be written back into the RD-2000EX. Move the cursor to “OK” and press the [ENTER] button. The RD-2000EX can also read Live Set Files that were created on the Factory reset is executed. RD-800.

  • Page 28: List Of Shortcut Keys

    List of Shortcut Keys * “[A]+[B]” indicates the operation of “holding down the [A] button and pressing the [B] button”. Shortcut Explanation Page Basic operation Makes the value change more greatly. [SHIFT] + [DEC] [INC], Value dial p. 14 When switching tones, the first sound in the category is selected. When switching Programs, the first sound in the bank is selected.

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