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Roland RD-88 EX Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the RD-88EX.
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5 Parameter Guide
This explains all parameters of the RD-88EX.
5 Sound List
This is a list of the sounds built into the RD-88EX.
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and
"IMPORTANT NOTES" (the leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and the
Owner's Manual (p. 28)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it
will be available for immediate reference.
© 2024 Roland Corporation
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http://www.roland.com/manuals/
2. Choose "RD-88EX" as the product name.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual (p. 28)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. © 2024 Roland Corporation Owner’s Manual (this document) Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the RD-88EX.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Making Detailed Settings for Tones ..........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Placing the RD-88EX on a Stand If you want to place the RD-88EX on a stand, use the Roland KS-10Z, KS-12 or KSCFP10. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand. When placing on KSCFP10, please read the Owner’s Manual included with the stand.

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel [ASSIGN] button You can assign desired parameters to the knobs for adjustment. WHEEL 1/2 When this button is on (lit), the knobs adjust the values of the assigned parameters (p. 20). Turn the wheels to modify the sound. You can specify the type of change that occurs (p.

  • Page 5: List Of Shortcut Keys

    Panel Descriptions [MIC/LINE IN SETTING] button [SPEAKER ON] button Accesses the MIC/LINE input setting screen. You can apply EQ and Turns the internal speakers on/off. reverb to the MIC/LINE input (p. 7). The internal speakers turn off when headphones are plugged into the headphone jack, but pressing this button turns on the speakers even if headphones are connected.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    5 The RD-88EX supports USB MIDI and USB Audio. In order to DC IN jack use USB Audio, the dedicated USB driver must be installed on your computer. You can download the driver from the Roland Connect the included AC adaptor here. website.
  • Page 7 Panel Descriptions MIDI OUT connector Transmits MIDI messages to an external MIDI device connected here. PEDAL jacks (DAMPER/R, FC2/C, FC1/L) Connecting the pedal switch provided with the RD-88EX to the DAMPER jack allows you to use the switch as a damper pedal. With a pedal connected to the FC1 or FC2 jack, you can then assign a variety of functions to the pedal (p.

  • Page 8: Overview Of The Rd-88Ex

    Overview of the RD-88EX Basic Organization of the RD-88EX Controller Section RD-88EX can be divided into two sections: a controller section and a sound generator section. This section includes the keyboard, the modulation wheels, the panel knobs, the sliders, and any pedal connected to the rear panel. Actions such as pressing and releasing of keys on the keyboard, depressing a Sound Generator Section damper pedal, and so forth, are converted to MIDI messages and sent...

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Overview of the RD-88EX About the Cursor Buttons Basic Operation The cursor buttons are used for switching screens, and for moving to an item whose setting you want to change (by moving the cursor). Main Screens Scene screen (Basic Screen) The currently selected Scene is displayed (p.

  • Page 10: Performance

    Performance Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY) Piano Performances Here’s how to listen to the demo songs. Now, try performing with the piano. The RD-88EX lets you call up the ideal settings for piano performance NOTE at any time simply by pressing a button. You can also select your 5 No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT preferred tones and settings and store them to the RD-88EX’s connectors.

  • Page 11: Performing With A Variety Of Scenes

    Performance Performing with a Variety of Scenes Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard The RD-88EX comes with a many built-in Sounds. The RD-88EX features three Internal zones (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, and LOWER), and one tone can be assigned to each of these zones. Each one of these individual sounds is called a “Scene.

  • Page 12: Playing Different Tones In Two Different Sections Of The Keyboard (Split Mode)

    Performance Playing Different Tones in Two Different When you specify the split point, each zone’s key range will be divided to left and right at the split point, and will be set to the Sections of the Keyboard (Split Mode) values shown in the table.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Volume Level For Individual Zones

    Performance Parameter Value Explanation The key touch settings specified by the SCENE Scene are enabled. The key touch settings specified for the system are enabled. MEMO If you want the key touch to be the same for multiple Scenes, set Source to “SYS. ” Source You can access the shared key touch settings via [MENU]0[SYSTEM]0[KEY...

  • Page 14: Transposing The Key Of The Keyboard (Transpose)

    Performance 3. To turn off Transpose, press the [TRANSPOSE] Transposing the Key of the Keyboard button so that its indicator goes off. (TRANSPOSE) The next time [TRANSPOSE] button is pressed, the sound is transposed by an amount corresponding to the value set here. You can transpose performances without changing the keys you are playing.

  • Page 15: Adding Breadth To The Sound (Chorus/Delay)

    Performance Adding Breadth to the Sound Adding Liveliness to the Sound (CHORUS/DELAY) (COMPRESSOR) You can apply a chorus and delay effect to the notes you play on the Switching on the Compressor suppresses differences in volume for a keyboard. more consistent sound. By adding the chorus and delay effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Character Of The Sound (Tone Color)

    Performance Adjusting the Character of the Sound Applying Various Effects to the Sound (TONE COLOR) (MFX) Turning the [TONE COLOR] knob will modify an aspect of the sound, In addition to chorus (p. 15) and reverb (p. 14), the RD-88EX lets such as its character or acoustic image.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Levels Of Each Frequency Range (Equalizer)

    Performance Adjusting the Levels of Each Frequency Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) Range (EQUALIZER) The panel lock function allows you to temporarily disable the buttons so that their settings will not be accidentally changed, for example The RD-88EX is equipped with an equalizer. while you’re on stage.

  • Page 18: Using The Convenient Functions In Performances

    Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Registering Frequently-Used Sounds Switching the Favorite Bank (Scenes) to Buttons (FAVORITE) 1. Press the FAVORITE [BANK] button to make the indicator light. “Favorite” is a function that lets you register frequently-used sounds (Scenes) so that they can be recalled by a single button. The button ([0]–[9]) corresponding to the currently selected bank The Favorite registers the number of the Scene.

  • Page 19: Playing Rhythm

    Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Changing Rhythm Tempos Playing Rhythm The RD-88EX features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz, 1. In the RHYTHM screen, press the cursor button to Rock, and other various musical genres. These drum patterns are move the cursor to the tempo indication in the top referred to as “Rhythms.

  • Page 20: Playing Songs

    Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Playing Songs Assigning the Function of Each Controller You can copy an audio file (MP3 or WAV) from your computer to a You can change the parameters that are controlled by the [1]–[8] USB flash drive, and perform on the RD-88EX while that audio file knobs, WHEEL 1/2, and pedals FC1/FC2.

  • Page 21: Using The Rd-88Ex As A Master Keyboard

    Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Using the RD-88EX as a Master Keyboard Button Zone You can control the external MIDI device from the RD-88EX. The RD-88EX normally transmits note messages from the MIDI OUT connector, but you can make settings to control an external device NOTE so that not only note messages, but a variety of settings can be controlled on your external MIDI device.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Computer (Usb Computer Port)

    MIDI and audio data can be transferred via the RD-88EX’s USB COMPUTER port to and from your computer. * For details on operating requirements and supported operating systems, refer to the Roland website. USB cable Installing the USB Driver In order to use the RD-88EX connected with your computer, you must install a driver on your computer.

  • Page 23: Making Detailed Settings For Tones

    Making Detailed Settings for Tones The RD-88EX has two types of sound-related editing. NOTE When you save, the Scene of the selected save-destination is Scene edit overwritten, and the previous data is lost. Here you can edit parameters for a Scene. These parameters include 10.

  • Page 24: Other Functions

    2. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3. Save the SVZ file in the ROLAND/SOUND folder of the USB flash drive. 4. Disconnect the USB flash drive from your computer,...
  • Page 25 Other Functions 7. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the import- destination tone, and then press the [ENTER] Importing Tones into the RD-88EX button to add a check mark. NOTE 1. Press the [MENU] button. 5 An “ * ” is displayed for tones used in scene. 5 An indication of “NEW”...

  • Page 26: Returning To The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Other Functions Selecting an Imported Tone Returning to the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET) 1. In the Scene screen, use the cursor buttons to select Here’s how the settings that you edited and saved on the RD-88EX the zone whose tone you want to change. can be returned to their factory-set condition.

  • Page 27: Formatting A Usb Flash Drive (Format Usb Memory)

    Here’s how to view the version of the RD-88EX’s system program. 1. Press the [MENU] button. The backed-up data is saved in the 2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select BACKUP folder. ROLAND “INFORMATION,” and then press the [ENTER] button. RD-88EX BACKUP...

  • Page 28: Using The Unit Safely

    • Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the • Place the AC adaptor so that the side with text is • Roland is either a registered trademark or a trademark of result of vequipment failure, incorrect operation, Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 29: Main Specifications

    * 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. * Please be aware that in some countries or regions, it might not be possible to use Roland Cloud at this time.

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