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The acoustic piano projects a commanding presence at any concert, as befitting its title “the king of instruments.” While maintaining the traditional qualities of the acoustic piano, the V-Piano Grand gives every performer an even more attractive way to enjoy piano.
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The joy of playing your very own piano The V-Piano Grand lets you create your own personalized piano by freely adjusting qualities such as the tuning and the hardness of the hammers. This means that you can adjust the sound of the piano suitably for the song or for your own playing style, and even change the sound while you play.
201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,” “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 7). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
Refer all servicing capable of producing sound levels that could cause to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that “Information”...
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• Fold down the music stand. Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with ..........................your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an 109a authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and “Information”...
Such noise could the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should data.
The use of such image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation and/or Atelier Vision cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible Corporation.
Shifting the Pitch (Transpose).............................35 Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) ...........................36 Assigning Functions to the [F1]–[F3] Buttons.......................37 Using the Pedals to Control the V-Piano Grand’s Functions ...................39 Functions That Can Be Assigned to a Pedal .....................39 Assigning a Function to a Pedal ...........................40 Customizing the V-Piano Grand’s Sounds..........
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Recording Your Performance..............................53 Saving Your Recorded Performance..........................54 Option Settings in the Song Screen..........................55 Types of Audio Data That the V-Piano Grand Can Play..............................55 Detailed Settings for Various Functions (Utility Screen)......56 How to Make Settings ..............................56 Saving the System Parameters ..........................56 Parameters That Can Be Set ...........................57...
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* Parts such as “hammers,” “strings,” and “sounding board” referred to in this owner’s manual are virtual components simulated by digital technology. The V-Piano Grand does not physically contain these parts. * The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may...
Panel Descriptions fig.V-Piano_TopPanel.eps Front Panel [Ambience] knob [Function] button Adjusts the amount of ambience effect, which adds acoustic This switches the function of function buttons [F1]–[F4]. resonance to the sound (p. 32). The [Function] button will light when the function is on. [Equalizer] button [F1]–[F4] buttons Turns the equalizer on/off (p.
R/4) signals, allowing you to use these as mono outputs. * The XLR connectors will output a stereo signal. * The V-Piano Grand is designed to be used with stereo output. The sound quality and tonal character will be affected if you...
Input (Stereo) connector You can connect an audio device or another electronic musical instrument to this jack, and hear its sound through the V-Piano Grand’s speakers (p. 73). The input volume is adjusted using “GM2/WAV Volume” (p. 57). USB Computer connector When you want to use the included editor, use a USB cable to connect this connector to your computer (p.
Getting Ready Opening/Closing the Top add1 The top must be opened or closed by an adult. Use both hands to firmly grasp the right side of the top (toward the high notes: position A in the illustration), and slowly raise it. add2 When opening the top, take care not to open it too far.
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Getting Ready About the top sticks and sockets The V-Piano Grand has two top sticks of differing lengths. These top sticks allow you to vary the openness of the top. fig.tsukiage2_e.eps Long top stick Short top stick The top sticks fit in the sockets as follows.
Getting Ready Raising the Music Rest Using both hands to grasp the upper part of the music rest, slide it in the direction of the arrow, raise it to the upright position, and then fasten it in place. Opening/Closing the Keyboard Lid To open the keyboard lid, use both hands to lift it up.
Getting Ready Connecting the Power Cord Jack panel 1 Power cord (included) Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal connector of the jack panel located on the bottom left of the piano. Connect the power cord to the AC in of the jack panel. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, turn the “Auto Power Off” setting off! With the factory settings, the V-Piano Grand’s power will automatically be switched off four hours after you stop playing or operating the unit.
The V-Piano Grand replicates the sound created when the damper releases the string (“damper noise”) and the sympathetic vibration (“damper resonance”).
Getting Ready Connecting Headphones This instrument has two Phones jacks. Since two people can use headphones simultaneously, this is convenient for lessons or when playing duets. It also allows you to play late at night without inconveniencing other people. Connect your headphones to a Phones jack in the jack panel located on the bottom left of the piano. If headphones are connected, no sound will be produced from the piano’s speakers.
Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on the headphone hook of the V-Piano Grand. Press and twist the headphone hook included with the V-Piano Grand into the hole in the bottom left of the V-Piano Grand (refer to the figure below).
Grand group. You can customize these preset tones in the V-Piano Grand’s Tone screen (p. 25) or by using the included V-Piano Editor (p. 47). A customized preset tone can be saved in the V-Piano Grand as a “user tone” (p. 42).
* Factory Reset does not erase the contents of internal memory. Before new USB memory or USB memory that has been used by a computer or other device can be used with the V-Piano Grand, that USB memory must be initialized (p. 69).
In the tone screen you can select tones and access various customizations and functions. fig.Tone01.eps Tone number You can use the [Value] dial to select Grand 001–002, Preset 001–Preset 030, and User 001–User 100 tones (p. 29). Tone name Various information Various types of information can be shown in this area.
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Introducing the V-Piano Grand Information shown in the tone screen You can change this display by changing the utility screen’s “1. System–Information Type” setting (p. 59). Show the ambience settings If the “Information Type” setting (p. 59) is set to “AMBIENCE,” the ambience settings will be shown.
For details, refer to “Playing Songs and Recording Your Performances” (p. 51). fig.dispSongSMF.eps Utility Screen In this screen you can make settings for the V-Piano Grand’s various functions. For details on these items and procedures, refer to “Detailed Settings for Various Functions (Utility Screen)” (p. 56). fig.Util02.eps...
The demo song performance data is not transmitted from the MIDI Out or USB Computer connectors. When the V-Piano Grand is placed in demo song playback mode, its various settings will revert to the same state as immediately after the power is turned on. If you want to keep your settings, save them in a setup (p. 49).
If you’ve saved user tones, you can select them from the tone screen. Continue turning the [Value] dial toward the right. Following preset tone No. 030, you’ll be able to select user tones. For details on customizing and saving a tone, refer to “Customizing the V-Piano Grand’s Sounds” (p. 41).
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Playing Assigning your favorite tones to the [Tone 1]–[Tone 4] buttons You can assign your favorite tones to the [Tone 1]–[Tone 4] buttons. If you turn the [Value] dial after pressing one of the tone buttons, the tone will change. If you press and hold down the tone button for about one second, the currently selected tone will be assigned to that tone button.
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Piano Type Characteristics Grand V-Concert Grand Vintage A concert grand piano with a sound having sparkling clarity. Grand V-Concert Mellow Vintage A concert grand piano with a mellow resonance. A standard piano that can be used in a broad range of styles, from classical to jazz and pop. The...
Turn the [Ambience] knob toward the right to increase the ambience effect. Switching the Ambience Type The V-Piano Grand provides 15 types of ambience Turn the [Ambience] knob while holding down the [Function] button. The ambience editing screen will appear.
Playing Adjusting the Tonal Character (Equalizer) The V-Piano Grand contains a four-band equalizer which you can use to adjust the tonal character. This equalizer applies to all sound that is output from the V-Piano Grand. Press the [Equalizer] button. The equalizer will turn on. The [Equalizer] button will light, and the equalizer screen will appear in the display.
Playing Saving the Equalizer Settings Equalizer settings are saved in system memory. You can also store the equalizer settings in a setup. Refer to EQ Mode in “System Settings (1. System)” (p. 58). If you’ve chosen to store the equalizer settings in each setup, the equalizer settings will also be stored when you store the setup (p. 49). From the Tone screen, press the [Function] button to turn Function on.
Playing Shifting the Pitch (Transpose) The “Transpose” function lets you change the pitch without changing your keyboard fingering. This is convenient when you need to play in a different key in order to match the range of a vocalist, or when playing from notation that was written for a transposing instrument such as a trumpet.
Playing Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) If you lock the panel, all button operations of the V-Piano Grand will be disabled. For example, you can use this to keep the settings from being changed inadvertently while performing on stage. The [Volume] knob and [Ambience] knob are not locked even if the panel lock function is active.
Playing Assigning Functions to the [F1]–[F3] Buttons You are free to assign functions to the [F1]–[F3] buttons. This allows you to rapidly access the function you need. After turning on the [Function] button, you can access the assigned functions by pressing one of the [F1]–[F3] buttons. The [F4] button is assigned to access the utility screen.
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Playing List of assignable functions Indication Function name Description See page (abbreviation) Song Song Show the song screen p. 51 Tempo Tempo Song tempo setting p. 51 Play/Stop Song Play/Stop Song Play/Stop p. 52 SongReset Song Reset Return to the beginning of the song p.
Playing Using the Pedals to Control the V-Piano Grand’s Functions You can assign various functions to a pedal, and use the pedal to control the V-Piano Grand. You can assign functions to the left pedal and the center pedal. The right pedal always functions as a damper pedal. No other function can be assigned to it.
Playing If you want to assign two parameters (that allow Assigning a Function to a Pedal simultaneous assignment with another function), press the [F1 (ASSIGN1/2)] button to access the ASSIGN 2 In the tone screen, press the [Function] button to turn screen.
2nd string and the 1st and 3rd The 30 “tones” built into the V-Piano Grand are not simple variations strings. of the sound. Rather, they are forms of pianos constructed within When this value is 0, the three strings will be detuned as they are on a typically tuned piano.
Saving a Tone You’ve Customized The tone screen shows some of the parameters that can be If you switch to a different tone or turn off the V-Piano Grand’s customized. power after customizing a tone, the changes you’ve made will be lost.
Customizing the V-Piano Grand’s Sounds Turn the [Value] dial to select the write-destination tone Changing the Parameters Shown in number. the Tone Screen Press and hold down one of the [F1]–[F4] buttons. A list of the tone parameters will appear.
Customizing the V-Piano Grand’s Sounds Editing the Stretch Tune Editing Individual Keys The stretch tune settings allow you to make detailed adjustments to The following parameters can be individually edited for each key. the tuning curve. • Soft Pedal Sense •...
Customizing the V-Piano Grand’s Sounds Specifying the Key Range (RangeSet) If you play three keys simultaneously or hold down the damper pedal and play three keys... Press the [F1 (RangeSet)] button to specify the key(s) that you want to edit.
For tones of the “Vintage” piano type (p. 31), this effect won’t be applied to notes below the E1 key. setting. Also, this effect won’t be applied to these two tones: “V-Concert Grand” With positive (+) values, the effect will increase as you play more and “V-Concert Mellow.”...
USB cable To USB Computer connector Computer You can use a USB cable to connect the V-Piano Grand to your computer, and customize the V-Piano Grand’s parameters in real time from your computer. For details on the operating requirements and how to use the editor, refer to the online documentation provided on the CD-ROM.
Saving Your Settings (Setups) You can save the V-Piano Grand’s various settings as a “setup” and Creating a Setup switch between different setups as appropriate for the songs you’re playing. A setup contains the following settings. The setups you save can be backed up to USB memory (sold •...
Setup number 001 is selected automatically when you switch on the V-Piano Grand’s power. If you store your favorite tone and settings in setup number 001, you’ll be able to immediately start playing that sound and those settings as soon as you power up the V-Piano Grand.
Saving Your Settings (Setups) Assigning Favorite Setups to the Recalling a Setup You Assigned to a Button Buttons Hold down the [Function] button and press the [F1] button to access the setup select screen. You can assign frequently used setups to the [Tone 1]–[Tone 4] buttons.
Playing Songs and Recording Your Performances The V-Piano Grand can play back SMF music files, audio data, and [F1]–[F4] Button Operations songs from a CD. You can also play along with SMF music files and record the If Function is off combined performance.
Indication Media on which the song is saved If the following screen appears Play songs saved in the V-Piano Grand’s internal memory A screen like the one shown below will appear if you attempt Play songs saved on a device connected to the USB...
The [F3] button indication will change to [F3 (REC START)], and the Recording Your Performance V-Piano Grand will enter recording-standby mode. You can record your own performance on the V-Piano Grand. In the song screen, choose song number 000 (song name: New Song).
In the Save SONG File screen, press the [F1 (MEDIA)] button to select the store-destination media. fig.SongSave02.eps Setting Store-destination The V-Piano Grand’s internal memory USB memory connected to the USB Memory connector Press the [F2 (RENAME)] button to specify a name for the song file. fig.SongSave03.eps...
Option Settings in the Song Screen Types of Audio Data That the V-Piano Grand Can Play In the song screen you can turn Function on and press the [F4 (OPTION)] button to access the option menu screen, where you can make settings such as for the metronome.
Detailed Settings for Various Functions (Utility Screen) How to Make Settings Saving the System Parameters With the Utility screen “1. System” shown, press the [Write] button; From the Tone screen, press the [Function] button to turn the parameters will be saved to system memory. Function on.
Detailed Settings for Various Functions (Utility Screen) Parameters That Can Be Set 1. System Group 3. Key Touch Group Parameter Page’ Stored in... Parameter Page’ Stored in... Master Tune p. 58 SYSTEM Key Touch p. 61 SYSTEM Temperament p. 58 SYSTEM Key Touch Offset p.
ORIGINAL, you’ll need dedicated drive software in order to 10. SONG Group connect the V-Piano Grand to your computer. For more about the dedicated driver software, refer to the Roland website. Refer to “Playing Songs and Recording Your Performances” (p. 51).
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Parameter Value Description Specifies the parameters shown in the Tone screen. Specifies whether the V-Piano Grand’s sound will be output in No display monaural or in stereo. To allow the V-Piano Grand to • Master Tune (p. 58) produce the highest-quality piano •...
Volume knob. Tone EQ Or if you’ve set the system parameter Sound Perspective to “GRAND AMBIENCE” for multi-channel output, you should place your fig.UtilToneEQ.eps speakers in the areas shown in the diagram below.
Detailed Settings for Various Functions (Utility Screen) Each Zone has the following parameters. Keyboard Touch Settings Parameter Value Description (3. Key Touch) Switch OFF, ON Turns this ZONE’s EQ on/off. Gain -12–+12 dB Adjusts the gain. fig.UtilKey.eps Frequency 16–16000 Hz Adjusts the center frequency.
Detailed Settings for Various Functions (Utility Screen) Pedal Settings (4. Pedal) Here you can make settings for the center and left pedals. fig.UtilPedal.eps Parameter Value Description Pedal settings can be saved within each setup (p. 48). When you switch setups, this setting specifies Piano Pedal SETUP, SYSTEM whether the pedal settings will...
Parameter Value Description Specifies the MIDI channel on which When you switch setups, this setting the V-Piano Grand’s performance data specifies whether the ambience Ambience is transmitted via MIDI. If you want to SETUP, SYSTEM settings will change to the settings...
What is a setup file? [F1 (INSERT)] button Inserts a blank space. A “setup file” contains the V-Piano Grand’s 100 user setups, 100 user [F2 (DELETE)] button Deletes the character at the cursor location. tones, and system settings, all in a single file.
Never turn off the power while a file is being loaded. Here’s how to load a previously saved setup file. When you load a setup file, the V-Piano Grand’s user setups and user Files whose name includes characters that cannot be displayed tones will be overwritten and lost.
Copying a Setup File (Copy SETUP File) Here’s how to delete a setup file that was previously saved in the V- Here’s how to copy a setup file from the V-Piano Grand’s internal Piano Grand’s internal memory or in USB memory.
Saving a Song (Save SONG File) [F4 (EXECUTE)] button to start saving the file. Here’s how a performance you recorded on the V-Piano Grand can The screen will indicate “Executing...” while the file is being be saved to internal memory or to USB memory (sold separately) saved.
Deleting a Song (Delete SONG File) Copying a Song (Copy SONG File) Here’s how to delete a song file from the V-Piano Grand’s internal Here’s how a song previously saved in the V-Piano Grand’s internal memory or from USB memory.
V-Piano Grand. Before newly purchased USB memory or USB memory that has been used by a computer can be used with the V-Piano Grand, you must first format the USB memory on the V-Piano Grand. In the File screen, turn the [Value] dial to select “Format,”...
To turn Visual Control off, once again simultaneously press the [3] and [4] buttons located at the left of the Connect a MIDI cable from the V-Piano Grand’s MIDI Out connector keyboard. (p. 13) to the MIDI IN connector of your Visual Control compatible The “Visual Control”...
[Enter] button. Specifies whether the V-Piano Grand will (ON) or will not (OFF) Local Switch OFF, ON produce sound when you play a key in the specified Key Range.
When the factory reset is finished, the screen will indicate “Power If the V-Piano Grand is connected via USB to your computer, off, then on.” disconnect the USB cable before you execute this operation. Turn the V-Piano Grand’s power off, and then on again.
Connecting to Other Devices Connect your other equipment as shown in the illustrations below. * Audio cables, MIDI cables, and headphones are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
Carefully insert the USB memories all the way in—until it is firmly in place. If you’re using new USB memory, you must first initialize (format) it on the V-Piano Grand. For details, refer to “Formatting Internal Memory or USB Memory (Format)” (p. 69).
Precautions Concerning Use of the CD • CDs that contain both music tracks and data will not play correctly. • The V-Piano Grand is capable of playing back only commercial CDs that conform the official standards-those that carry the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.
Troubleshooting If the V-Piano Grand does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Center. If certain messages appear in the display during operation, please refer to “Error Messages” (p. 78).
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If you are unable to read or write USB memory successfully, change the USB Memory Mode setting. p. 59 Reverberation remains even if you Since the V-Piano Grand simulates the sympathetic resonance of the strings, you may hear what sounds like – turn off the ambience effect reverberation even when Ambience is turned off.
Use audio files of a format that meets the requirements given in compatible with this instrument. this instrument. “Types of Audio Data That the V-Piano Grand Can Play” (p. 55). The internal memory capacity of The internal memory capacity of the V-Piano –...
List of Shortcuts By operating two or more buttons, knobs, or pedals simultaneously, you can directly and efficiently access a related function. Function Operation Page Change whether the tone buttons ([Tone 1] button – [Tone 4] button) will Hold down the [Function] button and press the [F1] button p.
Specifications Digital Piano: Roland V-Piano Grand (GP-7) Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys (PHAIII Ivory feel keyboard) Sound Generator (V-Piano) Part 1 part Maximum Number of Tone- 264-string (varies according to the sound generator load) producing Virtual Strings Preset: 30 tones Tones...
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Rated Power Output 60 W x 4 112 dB Volume Level (SPL) * This value was measured according to the method that is based on Roland’s technical standard. Speakers 30 cm x 1, 12 cm x 4, 5 cm x 3 Display...
About the Ivory Feel Keyboard Features of an Ivory Feel Keyboard Traditional piano keys are made from the best materials-ivory (for white keys) and ebony (for black keys). The Ivory Feel keyboard uses the latest in technology to reproduce the touch and feel of these materials. An Ivory Feel keyboard offers the following features.
Index ....................................... AC In Hammer ..................................... Ambience Hammer Hardness ..................................Ambience knob Headphone hook ..................................Ambience Level Headphone Mode ................... Ambience Mode Ambience settings .................. Information Type ..................... Show ..................Initialize ................Ambience Type .................... Input jacks ....................
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Index ........................................S.Lift TColor ......................................S.Reso Temperament Save ................Temperament Key ................Equalizer settings ....................Tempo ..................... Setup ...................... Tone ..................................Song Assign to button ......................................Tone Delete ..................................... Save SETUP File Edit Select ....................Save .....................
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For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : GP-7 Digital Piano Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Address : (323) 890 3700 Telephone :...