The Rd-64'S Two Modes; Using The Rd-64 As A Midi Controller Keyboard (Controller Mode); Using The Rd-64 As A Piano (Piano Mode) - Roland RD-64 Owner's Manual

The RD-64's Two Modes

Using the RD-64 as a Piano (Piano Mode)

The RD-64 inherits the SuperNATURAL Piano sounds from the immensely popular RD series of stage pianos. Carefully
selected acoustic and electric sounds are built-in, allowing richly expressive performances. Also featured is the RD
series' acclaimed ivory-feel keyboard. With an expressive key action and excellent response to rapidly repeated strikes,
the RD-64 is nonetheless lightweight and compact.
The RD-64 is highly portable, and can easily be carried to the studio or your performance venue.
Using the RD-64 in Piano mode
When you turn on the power, the RD-64 will start up in Piano mode.
About the owner's manual
Read this document.

Using the RD-64 as a MIDI Controller Keyboard (Controller Mode)

If you hold down the [A. PIANO] button while turning the power on, the RD-64 will operate as a MIDI controller keyboard
with the same functionality*1 as the A-88. Connect it to your computer using a commercially available USB cable, and use it
with your DAW software for music production.
* In Controller mode, no sound is produced from the RD-64's internal sound generator. Also, nothing will happen when
you press the [TONE SELECT], [TONE VARIATION], or [REVERB] buttons.
Using the RD-64 in Controller mode
Hold down the [A. PIANO] button and turn on the power; the RD-64 will start up in Controller mode.
About the owner's manual
For details on using the RD-64 as a MIDI controller keyboard, refer to the PDF manual for the A-88.
To obtain the PDF manual
1.
Enter the following URL in your computer.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
2.
Choose "A-88" as the product name.
Differences between the RD-64's Controller mode and the A-88
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The RD-64's Controller mode differs from the A-88 in the following ways. When reading the A-88 Owner's Manual (PDF manual), please be
aware of the following points.
• Since the RD-64 uses the USB driver provided by the computer (GENERIC), you don't need to install the USB driver (the chapter
"Installing the Driver" in the A-88 Owner's Manual). Simply connect it to your computer using a commercially available USB cable, and
it's ready to use. "Roland Digital Piano" will be displayed for the MIDI port name.
• The RD-64 does not have the A-88's "UPPER, " "LOWER, " "DUAL" and "SPLIT" functionality (the chapter "Layering Two Parts" in the A-88
Owner's Manual).
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 10) and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 12). 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. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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