Roland VP-550 Owner's Manual page 5

Vocal & ensemble keyboard

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Using controllers

Shifting one octave up or down (OCTAVE) .............................................................................36

Using the D Beam (D BEAM) ........................................................................................................37

Using the pitch bend / modulation lever (PITCH BEND)....................................................38

Using pedals (HOLD PEDAL / EXP PEDAL) ..............................................................................39

Using a mic to control expression (VOICE EXPRESSION) ...................................................40

Changing the settings

Tuning (TUNE) ...................................................................................................................................42

Registering sounds and settings (REGISTRATION) ...............................................................43

Adjusting the mic expression sensitivity.................................................................................44

Example applications

Simulating a large classical choir ...............................................................................................46

Simulating a gospel chorus ..........................................................................................................47

Adding a backing chorus to your voice ...................................................................................48

Simulating a jazz scat solo ............................................................................................................49

Using the sound of an external synthesizer (EXT IN) ..........................................................50

"Performing" sound from drums or a portable music player ...........................................52

Appendix

Connecting the VP-550 with MIDI equipment ......................................................................54

MIDI Implementation .....................................................................................................................56

MIDI Implementation Chart .........................................................................................................58

Main specifi cations ..........................................................................................................................59

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................60

Index .....................................................................................................................................................62

Information ........................................................................................................................................64

Before using the VP-550, please read the sections, "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and

"IMPORTANT NOTES" (separate sheet). They provide important information concerning proper

operations of the VP-550. This Owner's manual should be read in its entirety in order for you to

understand all features and operations. Keep the manual on hand for reference purposes.

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