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USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Placing this instrument on a stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
V-STAGE 88 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
V-STAGE 76 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Overview of the V-STAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Components of the sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to an external device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic operations of the V-STAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a scene to save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Saving a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using scene chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting a scene chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Editing a scene chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Configuring the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switching parts on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the tones for the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the volume/pan for a part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dividing the keyboard into two regions (split) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the region (key range) for a part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
To obtain the PDF manual
1 .
Access the following website from your computer or other device.
https://www .roland .com/manuals/
2 .
Choose "V-STAGE 76" or "V-STAGE 88" as the product name.
Before using this unit, carefully read "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (inside front cover), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 2), and
"IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 4). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
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Panel descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Basic controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ORGAN part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ACOUSTIC PIANO part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ELECTRIC PIANO part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SYNTHESIZER part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
TOTAL EFFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
MASTER / MIC IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operating the TONE LIST screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operating the EDIT screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operating the EDIT NAME screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operating the part MFX screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operating the part EQ screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Organ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
A.Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
E.Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Synth A / Synth B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Total FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Saving the system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Main specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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- Page 1 Access the following website from your computer or other device. https://www .roland .com/manuals/ Choose “V-STAGE 76” or “V-STAGE 88” as the product name. Before using this unit, carefully read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES”...
- Page 2 Do not place containers containing it is level and sure to remain stable. For a list of Roland service centers liquid (e.g., flower vases) on this If not using a stand, you still need to make and official Roland dealers, refer to the product.
- Page 3 When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the performance. the power plug from the outlet plug For a list of Roland service centers and official If the power plug is not removed To prevent conductor damage, Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
- Page 4 Damage or malfunction may result if you down the needed information. attempt to use the unit in this condition. ¹ Roland assumes no liability concerning Therefore, before using the unit, you must the restoration of any stored content that allow it to stand for several hours, until the has been lost.
- Page 5 Font Software, subject to the following THE FONT SOFTWARE. roboto) conditions: ¹ Roland is registered trademarks or This Font Software is licensed under the 1) Neither the Font Software nor any of trademarks of Roland Corporation in the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1.
- Page 6 Take sufficient care not to get your fingers or other body parts pinched when placing this instrument on the stand. When placing this instrument on the stand, follow the instructions as shown below. V-STAGE 88 users If you want to place the V-STAGE 88 on a stand, use the Roland KS-G8B, KS-13 or KS-11Z. KS-G8B Align the front of the V-STAGE with the upper arm on the front Align the V-STAGE with the center of the stand.
- Page 7 Placing this instrument on a stand V-STAGE 76 users If you want to place the V-STAGE 76 on a stand, use the Roland KS-13 or KS-11Z. KS-13 Adjust the stand mechanism so that the rubber feet on the keyboard side (front) fit into the holes provided on the stand.
- Page 8 Three total effects are available, including an MFX, delay and reverb. You can set whether the total effects are used by just one part or by all parts. For details, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website).
- Page 9 Overview of the V-STAGE Components of the sounds Tones This is the smallest component used for the sounds you play on this instrument . The V-STAGE features dedicated tones for each part, and you can select and play the tones you like. Tones are the smallest components you use when playing this instrument.
- Page 10 Basic operations Connecting to an external device * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. AC IN jack Connect the included power cord. [Ā] switch Turns the power on/off (p. 12). PEDAL jacks USB COMPUTER port MIC INPUT connector...
- Page 11 Basic operations The knobs and sliders that have indicators show the current value Basic operations of the V-STAGE according to the illumination state of the indicator. Indicator MENU screen MENU screen Used for making detailed edits to the tones, configuring the system settings, managing files and so forth.
- Page 12 Basic operations If you don’t need the power to turn off automatically, Turning the power on/off turn the Auto-Off setting off. Turning the power on The power to this unit turns off automatically to save energy after a certain amount of time (20 minutes by default) has passed since it was last used or since its buttons or controls were operated.
- Page 13 Basic operations Selecting a scene to save Saving a scene Use the scenes to save the collections of your favorite settings. Selecting a scene Data that can be saved to a scene Here’s how to select and play with the various scenes. ¹...
- Page 14 The keyboard plays the external sound module Lit blue recalled or add scenes. connected via MIDI. Press the [SELECT] knob on the CHAIN screen. Now you can edit the selected scene chain. * For details on editing scene chains, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website).
- Page 15 Basic operations Selecting the tones for the parts Dividing the keyboard into two regions (split) The blocks for each part have their own [TONE SELECT] knob. You can divide the keyboard into two regions (left and right) and assign different parts to each. This is called a “split”, and the point at which the keyboard parts are separated is called the “split point”.
- Page 16 Switches to CHAIN mode (the CHAIN screen is shown). Press this * For details on assigning functions, refer to the “Reference Manual” button again to show the SELECT CHAIN screen. (Roland website). [1]–[8] buttons [TAP TEMPO] button Selects the scene or chain.
- Page 17 Panel descriptions ORGAN part TONE VIBRATO/CHORUS This effect lets you apply cyclical modulation or a vibrato effect to [TONE SELECT] knob the pitch. You can also mix the original (dry) sound with the sound of Selects the tone for the ORGAN part. the vibrato effect to create a chorus effect, which adds thickness and The indicators above the knob light up according to the tone that’s spaciousness to the sound.
- Page 18 Panel descriptions When you switch the rotary effect from “FAST” to “SLOW”, the Button Indicator Explanation modulation gradually slows down; and when you switch the rotary The percussion sound fades out effect from “SLOW” to “FAST”, the modulation gradually speeds up. FAST (lit) quickly, giving the sound a sharp attack.
- Page 19 Panel descriptions ACOUSTIC PIANO part TONE Common for all parts [TONE SELECT] knob [LEVEL] knob Selects the tone for the A.PIANO part. Adjusts the part volume. The indicators above the knob light up according to the tone When you turn the knob while holding down the [SHIFT] button: category that’s selected.
- Page 20 Panel descriptions ELECTRIC PIANO part TONE When you press this while holding down the [SHIFT] button: Switches between MFX types. The indicators above the button light [TONE SELECT] knob up according to the type that’s selected. Selects the tone for the E.PIANO part. Indicator Explanation The indicators above the knob light up according to the tone...
- Page 21 Panel descriptions KEY TOUCH [SELECT] button Indicator Explanation Changes the playing feel (touch) of the keyboard. The indicators to Simulates a standard electric piano sound in CASE the left of the button light up according to the type that’s selected. combination with TINE E.PIANO.
- Page 22 Panel descriptions SYNTHESIZER part TONE [TONE SELECT] knob [CTRL 1] [CTRL 2] knobs Selects the tone for the SYNTHESIZER part. The effects of the knobs change according to the type you select. The indicators above the knob light up according to the tone [ON/OFF] button category that’s selected.
- Page 23 Panel descriptions TOTAL EFFECTS [SEND] button Press this button to enter delay routing mode. When you hold down the [SEND] button: You can set how much signal is sent to delay for each part. [ON/OFF] button When you press this button to make it light up, the delay effect is applied.
- Page 24 Panel descriptions MASTER / MIC IN MASTER EQ [HIGH] knob Adjusts the volume of the high-frequency range. [MID] knob Adjusts the volume of the middle-frequency range. [LOW] knob Adjusts the volume of the low-frequency range. [MID FREQ] knob Sets the base frequency for the mid-frequency boost/cut. [ON/OFF] button When you press this button to make it light up, the equalizer effect is applied.
- Page 25 [SHIFT] + [ã] [â] buttons Selects the page. [MENU] + [ã] [â] buttons Selects the tab. [INC] [DEC] buttons Changes the value. [EXIT] button Returns to the previous page. * For details on the edit parameters, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website).
- Page 26 * For details on the edit parameters, refer to the “Reference Manual” [SHIFT] + [â] button Inserts a space at the cursor position. (Roland website). Operating the part MFX screen Configure the MFX for each part on this screen. There are menus for E.Piano, Synth A and Synth B.
- Page 27 Part EQ Configures the EQ settings for the E.Piano part. (p. 26) * For details on the edit parameters, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website). * For details on the edit parameters, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website).
- Page 28 Configures the reverb applied to the overall Reverb * For details on the edit parameters, refer to the “Reference Manual” sound. (Roland website). Configures the EQ applied to the overall sound. Configures the comp (compressor) applied to the Scene Comp overall sound.
- Page 29 Configures the USB settings. MIDI Configures the MIDI settings. Sound Configures the overall sound generator settings. Sync Tempo Configures the tempo settings. Assign Configures the assign settings. * For details on the system parameters, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website).
- Page 30 Menu Memory Utility Use a USB flash drive for various data operations. This screen displays the information for this instrument, and you can perform a factory reset. Item Explanation Item Explanation Format Formats the USB flash drive. Shows the V-STAGE software version and license Info Backs up the settings of this instrument to the data.
- Page 31 * 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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