Roland GO:PIANO88 Manual

Panel Description

Front Panel

1. [POWER] Switch
   Turn the power on or off.
2. [VOLUME] Knob
   Adjust the master volume.
3. [FUNCTION] Button
   Press and hold it to access secondary functions of other keys.
4. [METRONOME] Button
   Press it to turn the metronome on or off.
   Press [METRONOME] and [TWIN PIANO] at the same time to enter Demo mode.
5. [TWIN PIANO] Button
   Press it to turn the Twin Piano function on or off. Press [METRONOME] and [TWIN PIANO] at the same time to enter Demo mode.
6. [TONE] Buttons
   Press one of these buttons to select a preset tone.
7. [Bluetooth] Keys
   Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press one of these keys to disable the related Bluetooth connection.
8. [1~9~0] Keys
   Press and hold [METRONOME], then press these keys to enter a tempo value.
   Press and hold [METRONOME] and [TWIN PIANO] at the same time, then press one of these keys to select a demo song.
9. [VOLUME] Keys
   Press and hold [FUNCTION] or [METRONOME], then press one of these keys to adjust the metronome volume.
10. [BEAT] Keys
    Press and hold [FUNCTION] or [METRONOME], then press one of these keys to set the metronome time signature.
11. [TEMPO] Keys
    Press and hold [FUNCTION] or [METRONOME], then press one of these keys to edit the tempo value.
12. [Reverb] Keys
    Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press one of these keys to adjust the reverb level.
13. [Key Touch] Keys
    Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press one of these keys to select an appropriate touch level.
14. [Tuning] Keys
    Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press one of these keys to adjust the current tuning.
15. [Transpose] Keys
    Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press one of these keys to adjust the transpose value.

Rear Panel

Setup

Connecting to Power Supply

You can power the instrument either by using the included power adaptor or by using batteries.

Using Power Adaptor:

1. Choose the included adaptor plug that fits the type of AC outlet used in your region. Follow the images to slide the adaptor plug into the grooves of the power adaptor unit.
2. Connect one end of the power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the instrument.
3. Plug the power adaptor into an appropriate AC outlet.

Notes:

1. The adaptor plugs for the power adaptor are only for use with this instrument. Do not use them with any other device. Do not attach anything other than the included adaptor plugs to the power adaptor.
2. For your safety, please unplug the instrument when it is not in use or during a thunderstorm.

Using Batteries:
The instrument requires six D-size alkaline batteries or equivalent for power supply.

1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the instrument.
2. Insert the batteries. Carefully follow the polarity markings on the cabinet.
3. Replace the compartment cover. Make sure it locks firmly in place.

Notes:

1. Do not mix used and new batteries.
2. Do not mix different types of batteries.
3. Remove the batteries from the instrument when it is not in use for a long period of time.

Setting the Music Rest

A music rest is supplied with the instrument. You can easily attach it to the instrument by inserting it into the slots at the rear of the panel.

Connections

Connecting a Pair of Headphones

Plug a pair of standard stereo headphones in the PHONES/OUTPUT jack.

Turn on the Phones Sense.
Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the [F7] key to turn on the Phone Sense function. When headphones are connected, the internal speakers system will be muted. Sound can only be heard from the headphones.

Turn off the Phone Sense.
Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the [F#7] key to disable the Phone Sense function. When headphones are connected, the sound can be heard from the headphones and speakers.

Note:
To avoid the risk of hearing loss, do not use headphones at high volume levels for a long period of time.

Connecting an Audio Equipment

The PHONES/OUTPUT jack delivers the output of the instrument to external audio equipment such as a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console, or recording interface.
Use an audio cable to connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack of the instrument to the INPUT jack of the external audio equipment.

Notes:

1. Turn off the power to all devices before connecting or disconnecting external equipment.
2. To avoid damaging the speakers, set the master volume level to minimum before turning on the power.

Connecting a Pedal

Plug the included pedal into the SUSTAIN jack. When you step on the pedal, the notes you play on the keyboard will have a longer sustain.

Connecting a Computer

Use a standard USB cable to connect the USB jack of the instrument to the USB port of a computer.
With USB, you can save the MIDI data played on the keyboard to the computer or use the instrument to play back the MIDI data played on the computer.

Note:
Do not set the USB MIDI device to be both input and output simultaneously when configuring the software on your computer. Otherwise, the sound will be overlapped when playing the keyboard.

Turning the Power On or Off

1. Make sure the instrument is properly connected to power supply.
   
2. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob counter-clockwise to set the master volume level to minimum.
3. Press the [POWER] switch. The button LED will light up, indicating the instrument is powered on
4. When you are ready to turn the instrument off, press and hold the [POWER] switch for a second. The button LED will turn off.
   Note
   In order to save energy, the instrument will automatically shut down after 30 minutes when not in use. (See Auto Power Off).

Adjusting the Master Volume

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob clockwise to increase the master volume or counter-clockwise to decrease it. Adjust to set the desired volume level.
Note: If the speakers do not produce sound, please check if the master volume is set too low. Then check if the speakers are muted because headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack and the Phones Sense function is in use.

Playing Demo Songs

This instrument features 10 wonderful demo songs. Please refer to Demo List for details.

Play the demo songs.
Press the [METRONOME] and [TWIN PIANO] buttons at the same time to enter Demo mode and start playing the demo songs in a continuous loop.

Select a demo song.
Press and hold the [METRONOME] and [TWIN PIANO] buttons at the same time, then press one of the keys marked [1~9~0] to select a desired demo song.

Stop playing the demo song.
Press the [METRONOME] and [TWIN PIANO] buttons at the same time to stop the demo and exit Demo mode.

Tones

Selecting a Tone

The instrument features 4 tones. Please refer to Tone List for details.
Press one of the [TONE] buttons to select a desired tone. The button LED of the selected tone will be lit.

Layering Two Tones

The Dual mode allows two different tones to be layered together, creating a more full and rich sound.
Press two [TONE] buttons to enter Dual mode. The first [TONE] button you press will be set as the upper tone (tone 1), and the second [TONE] button you press will be set as the dual tone (tone 2).
In Dual mode, if you play the keyboard, you will hear two different tones playing together, just like two different instruments being played at the same time.

Key Touch

The Key Touch feature allows you to expressively control the voice level based on your playing dynamics.
Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press one of the [Key Touch] keys to select an appropriate touch level.
There are 3 types of touch settings (Fix, 1~3). The default setting is "2". Selecting "Fix" will result in a fixed volume level, no matter how hard or how softly you play the keys.

Reverb

Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press one of the [Reverb] keys to set the reverb level range from 0 to 10.
Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the black key in the [Reverb] keys to restore the default setting. When the reverb level is set to "0", there will be no reverb effect.

Metronome

The metronome provides a steady beat to help you practice at a preset tempo.

Turn the metronome on or off.
Press the [METRONOME] button to turn the function on or off. When the metronome is in use, the button indicator will flash in sync with the current tempo.

Change the metronome beat.
The instrument provides 6 beat types: 0, 2~6.
Press and hold [FUNCTION] or [METRONOME], then press one of the [BEAT] keys to set the metronome beat.
Press and hold [FUNCTION] or [METRONOME], then press the black key in the [BEAT] keys to restore the default setting.
Press and hold [METRONOME], then press a key [A0] ~ [D1] to select a beat type. Please refer to List of Operations (Button + Key) for details.

Adjust the metronome volume.
Press and hold [FUNCTION] or [METRONOME], then press one of the [VOLUME] keys to set the volume range from 1 to 10.
Press and hold [FUNCTION] or [METRONOME], then press the black key in the [VOLUME] keys to restore the default setting.

Tempo

You can set the tempo in the following ways:
Press and hold [FUNCTION] or [METRONOME], then press one of the [TEMPO] keys to set the desired tempo.
Press and hold [METRONOME], then press the keys marked [1~9~0] to set the tempo value. For example, press [0], [6], [4] in sequence to enter a tempo value of 64.

Transpose

The transpose function allows the overall pitch of the instrument to be transposed up or down in semitone steps, over a range of -6 ~ +5.
Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press one of the [Transpose] keys to set the transpose value.
For example, set the transpose value to -5, you will hear "G" pitch when playing the "C" keys.
Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the black key in the [Transpose] keys to restore the default setting.

Master Tuning

This function adjusts the pitch of the instrument in 0.1Hz increment over a range of 415.3Hz ~ 466.2Hz.
Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press one of the [Tuning] keys to adjust the pitch of the keyboard.
For example, if you press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the key marked [440], it will set the tuning to 440Hz.

Twin Piano

The Twin Piano function splits the keyboard into two areas with the same pitch and tone, for the convenience of playing together with a friend or instructor.

1. Press the [TWIN PIANO] button to turn on the function. The button LED will be lit. The split point is C4.
2. The upper tone selected before entering Twin Piano will become the default tone for both areas. You can press one of the [TONE] buttons to select a desired tone.
3. Press the [TWIN PIANO] button again to turn off the function. The button LED will turn off.

Notes:

1. Twin Piano function is not available in Demo mode.
2. Dual mode is not available when Twin Piano is in use.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Pairing
The Bluetooth function is turned on by default. You can pair the instrument with an external Bluetooth device.
The instrument's Bluetooth Audio name: GO:PIANO88 AUDIO. The instrument's Bluetooth MIDI name: GO:PIANO88.

Disable Bluetooth Connection
Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the key marked [AUDIO] to disconnect Bluetooth Audio.
Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the key marked [MIDI] to disconnect Bluetooth MIDI.
When Bluetooth connection is disabled, you can enable Bluetooth connection again by pairing.

MIDI Out

Press and hold [FUNCTION], then press a key [C2] ~ [D#3] to assign the MIDI Out channel. Please refer to List of Operations (Button + Key) for details.

Auto Power Off

The instrument will automatically shut down after 30 minutes of inactivity. You can disable this function or change the time setting.

1. To disable this function: press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the key [C8] (the first key to right side of the keyboard).
2. To set the time to 240 minutes: press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the key [B7].
3. To set the time to 30 minutes: press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the key [A#7].
4. To set the time to 10 minutes: press and hold [FUNCTION], then press the key [A7].

Troubleshooting

Specifications

* Specifications and descriptions herein are for information only and are subject to change without prior notice.

Tone List

Demo List

List of Operations (Button + Key)

[FUNCTION] + Key

1. [Audio Disconnect] Key Press to disable Bluetooth Audio connection. [MIDI Disconnect] Key Press to disable Bluetooth MIDI connection.
2. [MIDI Channel 1 ~16] Keys Press to select the MIDI output channel.
3. [Metro. Volume] Keys Press to adjust the metronome volume.

4. [Metro. Beat] Keys Press to set the metronome time signature.
5. [Tempo] Keys Press to edit the tempo value.
6. [Reverb] Keys Press to set the reverb level.
7. [Key Touch] Keys Press to select a touch level.

8. [Tuning] Keys Press to adjust the current tuning.
9. [Transpose] Keys Press to adjust the transpose value.
10. [Phones Sense] Keys Press to turn the Phones Sense function on or off.
11. [Auto Power Off] Keys Press to change the Auto Power Off setting.

[METRONOME] + Key

1. [Metro. Beat] Keys Press to select a beat type.
2. [Tempo] Keys Press to enter a tempo value.
3. [Metro. Volume] Keys Press to adjust the metronome volume.

4. [Metro. Beat] Keys Press to set the metronome time signature.
5. [Tempo] Keys Press to edit the tempo value.

[METRONOME] + [TWIN PIANO] + Key

1. [Song Number] Keys
   Press to select a demo song.

MIDI Implementation Chart

• Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY
• Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
• Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
• Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
• o: YES
• x: NO