Roland GW-7 User Manual

Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Workstation GW-7. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections

10Introduction 1. If you want to use your left and right hands to play different Tones, press KEYBOARD [SPLIT] so the button is lit. The Tone you sel

11 Keyboard Mode Functions The GW-7 contains 657 different Tones. You can use these Tones in the three keyboard modes (Main, Split, Dual) (p. 9). 1.

12Keyboard Mode Functions You can turn the C1/C2 knobs to edit the currently selected Tone (including drum set Tones). After editing a Tone, you can

13Keyboard Mode Functions Keyboard Velocity (p. 18) Master Tune (p. 25) Volume (p. 18) Transpose (p. 25) Chord Mode (p. 18)You can change the MIDI c

14 Playing with an Accompaniment (Backing) 1. Press [BACKING TRACK] so the button is lit. When you play the left-hand area of the keyboard, you will

15Playing with an Accompaniment (Backing) The style memory locations are organized as follows. To switch to user styles, press [USER] so the button i

16 Performance Functions and Effects The D Beam controller is a controller that you use simply by positioning your hand above it. You can use this to

17Performance Functions and Effects The Bender/Modulation lever located at the left of the keyboard can be used to apply two types of effect to the s

18Performance Functions and Effects Performance Parameters ParameterRange Explanation Kbd Velo SwOFF, ON Specifies whether the loudness of the notes

19Performance Functions and Effects The GW-7 contains built-in reverb, chorus, and multi-effect (MFX) processors. You can choose an effect type for e

2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instruc-tions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ...

20Performance Functions and Effects Multi-Effect List OFF MFX will not be applied. ENHANCER Controls the harmonic structure of the high-frequency por

21 Song Functions The song memory locations are organized as follows.You can use the 16-track recorder of the GW-7 to record your own performances.Th

22Song Functions *1 : The bass that sounds when the backing is playing *2 : Main mode, the Upper Tone of Split mode, or the first Tone of Dual mode *

23Song Functions 1. Press MODE [SONG] so the button is lit. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select a song. 3. Press [ENTER]. 4. Press [ ] to play the song.

24 USB Functions and System Functions The GW-7 can send and receive music styles and song files via a USB connection with your computer. You must not

25USB Functions and System Functions System Parameter Functions Parameter Range Explanation LCD Contrast -20–+20 Adjusts the contrast of the text in

26 MIDI Functions The GW-7 can transmit and receive performance data when connected to an external MIDI device, which enables the two devices to cont

27MIDI Functions P.Bend TxRx (Pitch Bend Message Transmission/Reception) (On/Off, default: On)This is an on/off switch for Pitch Bend message transmi

28 Troubleshooting This section provides points to check and actions to take when the GW-7 does not function as you expect. Refer to the appropriate

29Troubleshooting For some effect or part volume settings, the sound may distort. Adjust the following parameters. • Volume parameters: Vol Main ,

3 011 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. ..

30 Tone Lists ButtonNo. Tone Category PC CC00CC32 PIANO1 St.Piano 1 PIANO 1 8 22 EuropeanPf PIANO 1 16 23 Piano 2 PIANO 2 0 24 Honkytonk PIANO 4 0 2

31Tone Lists GUITAR/BASS143 Mt Dist Bs ELECTRIC GUITAR 29 1 2144 Funk Pop ELECTRIC GUITAR 29 8 2145 Funk Gt ELECTRIC GUITAR 29 16 2146 Jazz Man ELECT

32Tone Lists SAX/BRASS285 Alto Sax 2 SAX 66 1 2286 Hyper Alto SAX 66 8 2287 Tenor Sax2 SAX 67 1 2288 Velo Tenor SAX 67 9 2289 Flute Vib WIND 74 48 22

33Tone Lists SYNTH427 CelestlPad PAD 96 10 2428 Ancestral PAD 98 1 2429 Prologue PAD 98 2 2430 Goblin PAD 102 0 2431 50s Sci-Fi PAD 102 2 2432 Echo

34Tone Lists WORLD 2569 HorseGallp SFX 124 2 2570 Telephone2 SFX 125 1 2571 Helicopter SFX 126 0 2572 Car Engine SFX 126 1 2573 Car-Pass SFX 126 3 25

35 Drum SetsC2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 8486888587C0 1214161719212

36Drum SetsC2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 8486888587C0 12141617192123

37Drum SetsC2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 8486888587C0 12141617192123

38Drum SetsC2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 8486888587C0 12141617192123

39Drum SetsC2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 8486888587C1 24262829313335

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply

40 Music Styles Name Tempo Time sign. Rock:1 SteadyRk 73 4/42 PowerRck 132 4/43 ElecRock 124 4/44 DynoRock 76 4/45 ThumpRck 104 4/46 USBallad 88 4/4D

41 Chord Intelligence (“MODE 1” setting) ● = Constituent notes of this chord. ★ = Keys you need to press to hear this chord.Cm7 ( 5 )C C# D E

42Chord Intelligence (“MODE 1” setting) ● = Constituent notes of this chord. ★ = Keys you need to press to hear this chord.F# G A A B BF#M7 G

43 Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonSystemReal TimeAuxMessag

44 Specifications GW-7 Workstation Keyboard 61 keys (with velocity) [Sound Generator] Maximum Polyphony 64 voices Parts 16 parts + Keyboard part Wave

45 Index A AC Adaptor ... 9ALL ...

46Index S Screen ... 6, 9SELECT ...

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requir

03902456 1MPAs of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND)Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized R

5 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 2IMPORTANT NOTES... 4Panel Descriptions ...

6 Panel Descriptions 1. VOLUME knob This knob controls the volume of the entire GW-7. 2. D Beam controller You can use this controller simply by movi

7Panel Descriptions 16. FUNCTION button This button takes you to the settings screen for various parameters.To raise the pitch of the keyboard tone i

8 Introduction What is a Tone ? (p. 11)On the GW-7, each of the sounds you normally play is called a “Tone.” If we use the analogy of an orchestra,

9Introduction 1. Remove the GW-7 from its shipping carton, and place it on a horizontal surface. 2. Connect the included power supply cord to the inc