Roland KF-90 User Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT

10ContentsApplying Effects to the Sound (Effects)...62Sou

100Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceRecording a Performance Using Automatic AccompanimentYou can record the performance with Automatic Ac

101Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceChapter 4Redoing a RecordingRedoing a recording involves specifying a Track button you want to record

102Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceErasing a Recorded SongYou can erase a song that’s been recorded.Erasing using the buttons1. Hold dow

103Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceChapter 4Changing How Recording StopsYou can change how recording is stopped when recording a perform

104Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceRecording Songs Starting with PickupsYou can record songs that start with pickups. Songs that begin o

105Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceChapter 4Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer)You can enter its chord progr

106Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance3. Use the Music Style buttons and the touch screen to choose a Music Style.4. Touch <Exit>.You

107Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceChapter 4Inputting Chords Without Playing the KeyboardYou can use <Chord> at the bottom of the

108Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceCreating a Rhythm Part with EaseThe KF-90 has a large number of onboard rhythm patterns. You can use

109Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceChapter 4Saving Songs to Floppy DisksThe performance data recorded in the KF-90’s internal memory wil

11ContentsRecording Songs Starting with Pickups...104Compos

110Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance2. Touch <Disk> on the screen.A Song Disk Menu screen like the one shown below appears.fig.04-1

111Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceChapter 4 Saving Your Songs on Floppy DiskA recorded performance is discarded when you switch off th

112Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance7. After you’ve entered the name of the song, touch to choose a song number.When you select a son

113Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceChapter 4Deleting Songs from Floppy DisksYou can delete songs that have been saved to floppy disks.1.

114Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceChanging the Order of Songs on Floppy DiskHere’s how you can change the order of songs saved on a flo

115Chapter 5Chapter 5 Advanced Recording FunctionIn addition to the functions introduced in “Chapter 4 Recording and Saving Performances,” the KF-90 f

116Chapter 5 Advanced Recording Function Recording While Erasing the Previous Recording(Replace Recording)Recording whereby you erase previously reco

117Chapter 5 Advanced Recording FunctionChapter 5 Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording)You can re-record only a specified passag

118Chapter 5 Advanced Recording FunctionMultitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)Multitrack recording is a method of recording whereby y

119Chapter 5 Advanced Recording FunctionChapter 5 The 16-track Sequencer ScreenWhen recording with 16-track Sequencer, display the 16-track Sequencer

12ContentsAdjusting Resonance...144Chan

120Chapter 5 Advanced Recording Function3. Use the Tone Select buttons to choose a Tone to play.To record a drum sound or effect sound, press the [Dru

121Chapter 5 Advanced Recording FunctionChapter 5fig.05-04.e_503. Touch the screen to choose the Part for which you want to make settings.4. Change th

122Chapter 5 Advanced Recording FunctionComposing a Song That Changes the Beat Partway ThroughYou can create songs that have beat changes during the c

123Chapter 5 Advanced Recording FunctionChapter 5Changing the Tempo Within the SongYou can add tempo changes to a recorded composition.The KF-90 store

124Chapter 6 Editing FunctionsChoosing an Editing FunctionThere is a variety of ways you can edit performances recorded using the KF-90 Track buttons

125Chapter 6 Editing FunctionsChapter 6Copying a MeasureYou can copy a portion of a performance to a different bar in the same Part or to a measure in

126Chapter 6 Editing FunctionsCopying a Rhythm PatternThe KF-90 has a large number of onboard rhythm patterns. You can copy these rhythm patterns to c

127Chapter 6 Editing FunctionsChapter 62. Touch the screen to choose the item you want to make the setting for.3. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons or the

128Chapter 6 Editing FunctionsInserting a Blank MeasureYou can add a blank measure at a location you specify. This addition of a blank measure is call

129Chapter 6 Editing FunctionsChapter 6Making a Measure BlankYou can delete the performance data in a specified block of measures, making these blank

13Panel Descriptions Rear Panel1 [Power] SwitchPressed to switch the power on and off (p. 17).2 AC InletUsed only the supplied power cable (p. 16).3

130Chapter 6 Editing FunctionsExchanging PartsYou can exchange the notes recorded for a particular part with the notes recorded for another part.This

131Chapter 6 Editing FunctionsChapter 6Modifying the Tone Changes in a SongIn some songs, the instrument sound changes during the course of the song (

132Chapter 7 Using Other FunctionsCreating an Original Style (User Style)The KF-90 has built-in Music Styles in a variety of genres, but you can also

133Chapter 7 Using Other FunctionsChapter 7A Style Composer Screen like the one shown below appears.fig.07-04.epsDisplay PartR RhythmB BassA1 Accompan

134Chapter 7 Using Other FunctionsChanging the Settings for Each Part1. At the Style Composer screen, touch <Options>.The following screen will

135Chapter 7 Using Other FunctionsChapter 7Creating a Style in Auto ModeTips on creating a song• Use one of the major, minor, or diminished seventh ch

136Chapter 7 Using Other Functions* If you turn off the power or record a new User Style, any User Style you’ve previously recorded is lost. If you do

137Chapter 7 Using Other FunctionsChapter 7Saving a User StyleYou can save a User Style you’ve created on a floppy disk or the [Disk/User] button (the

138Chapter 7 Using Other Functions Deleting a User Style Saved on Floppy DiskYou can erase a User Style saved on a floppy disk.1. Insert the floppy d

139Chapter 7 Using Other FunctionsChapter 74. After you’ve entered a name, touch to choose a destination for saving the button settings.Touch <

14Panel Descriptions Front Panel1 Disk DriveYou can insert a floppy disk for playing back or saving songs (p. 39, p. 109).2 [Volume] KnobAdjusts the

140Chapter 7 Using Other FunctionsSaving User Programs on Floppy DiskYou can save all User Programs now stored on the [User Program] button (internal

141Chapter 7 Using Other FunctionsChapter 7 Erasing a User Program Saved on a Floppy DiskYou can erase an entire set of User Programs saved on a flop

142Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsChanging the Settings for One Touch PianoYou can change settings related to the piano performance in the Piano C

143Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsChapter 8 Changing the TuningChoosing the TuningYou can play classical music such as baroque pieces using their

144Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings Adjusting ResonanceYou can adjust this resonance (Sympathetic Resonance) when the damper pedal is depressed.1.

145Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsChapter 8 Fine Adjustment of the Piano ToneYou can make more detailed adjustments to the piano’s tone.1. At the

146Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings5. To make another key the split point, touch to move the cursor on screen.You can set the split point within

147Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsChapter 8 Canceling the Chord Intelligence FunctionThe Chord Intelligence function (p. 68) is the function in A

148Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings❍ Assignable FunctionsIndication DescriptionLeading Bass Toggles the Leading Bass function on or off. It is turn

149Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsChapter 8Changing the settings for Score screenYou can set which parts are displayed, and how the scores are to

15Panel Descriptions22 Fill In[To Variation] ButtonInserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes to the Variation accompaniment pattern

150Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsChanging the Settings for the Marker and the Count SoundYou can set markers at points within measures and change

151Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsChapter 8Adjusting the Standard Pitch (Master Tuning)The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the not

152Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsChanging the Type of Chorus EffectWhen the “Chorus” effect is applied (p. 62), you can change the chorus effect

153Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsChapter 8Changing the Screen SettingsSome karaoke Music Files show lyrics on screen. You can hide the on-screen

154Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsMaintaining Settings After the Power Is Turned Off (Memory Backup)Ordinarily, when you turn off the power, setti

155Chapter 8 Changing Various SettingsChapter 8Repositioning the Touch ScreenIf you’ve been using the Touch Screen for some time, the pointer may be s

156Chapter 9 Connecting External DevicesBy connecting the KF-90 to external devices such as audio equipment and MIDI instruments, you can enjoying in

157Chapter 9 Connecting External DevicesChapter 9 Making the Connections* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always t

158Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices Selecting the Transmit Channel (Tx. Channel)MIDI organizes things into “channels,” which are numbered from 1

159Chapter 9 Connecting External DevicesChapter 9Synchronizing with Connected MIDI DevicesYou can have connected MIDI devices played by the tempo prod

16Before You PlayInstalling the Music Standfig.00-011. Using the supplied screws, fasten the music stand to the back of the KF-90 as illustrated.Turn

160Chapter 9 Connecting External DevicesConnecting to Audio EquipmentWhen you connect the KF-90 to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the K

161Chapter 9 Connecting External DevicesChapter 9Connecting a ComputerYou can connect a computer on which a sequencing program such as Roland Visual M

162AppendicesTrouble ShootingIf you think there’s a problem, read this first.The power doesn’t come on.● Is the power cord connected and plugged in co

163Trouble ShootingAppendicesChord Intelligence can’t be used.● Has Chord Intelligence been switched off? (p. 147)● Is the setting for “Piano Style Ar

164If this Message Appears on ScreenIndication: PUMeaning: When a song with a pickup (a song that does not start on the first beat) is played back, th

165If this Message Appears on ScreenAppendicesIndication: Error.41Meaning: A MIDI cable or computer cable has been disconnected. Connect it properly a

166Tone List[Piano] GroupGrand Piano1Ballad PianoBright PianoPiano Choir PianoStringsAir Grand Rock Piano Honky-tonk Honky-tonk 2Harpsi.SinglHarps

167Tone ListAppendices[Synth] GroupJP SuperSaw LM PureLead SquareWave2 Holy Voices New Age Pad Sugar Key Natural Lead2600 SubOsc Acid Guitar Org Bel

168Tone List[Voice/GS] GroupJazz Scat Dreamy ChoirHumming Rich Choir Doos Voice Choir Oohs Pop Voice SynVox Thum Voice Doot Accent Da

169Tone ListAppendicesHorse-GallopBird 2 Telephone 1 Telephone 2 DoorCreakingDoor Scratch Windchime Helicopter Car-Engine Car-Stop

17Before You PlayBefore You PlayTurning the Power On and OffBe sure to follow the steps below when turning the power on or off. By turning on devices

170Drum/SFX Set List* -----: No sound.* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.R&B Snare

171Drum/SFX Set ListAppendicesFalamenco Hi-Timbale Falamenco Lo-Timbale Falamenco Tmbl Flam Shekere 1 Shekere 2 Low Bongo Mut

172Drum/SFX Set List2728293133353032342123223940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473

173Drum/SFX Set ListAppendices272829313335303234212322394041434547424446363837878884868551525355575954565848504963646567697166687060626175767779818378

174Drum/SFX Set List SFX27282931333530323421232239404143454742444636383787888486855152535557595456584850496364656769716668706062617576777981837880827

175AppendicesMusic Style List[Pop]Pop JazzMichael'sPopGroovin70's 170's 2Latin PopHouse PopEuro DanceFusionMedium PopFunk PopContempora

176Music Style List[Latin]Mambo Latin Plena Bossa Nova 1Bossa Nova 2Bossa Nova 3MerengueBomba Salsa Fast BossaSlow BeguineSlow BossaRhumbaSamba Chacha

177AppendicesRhythm Pattern ListPrythm Pattern (Measure)8 Beat 1 (1)8 Beat 2 (1)8 Beat 3 (2)8 Beat 4 (1)16Beat 1 (1)16Beat 2 (2)Rock 1 (2)Rock 2 (

178Chord List● symbol : Indicates the constituent note of chords.★ symbol : Chord shown with an “★”can be played by pressing just the key marked with

179Chord ListAppendicesF# G A A B BF#M7 GM7 A M7 AM7 B M7 BM7F#7 G7 A 7 A7 B 7 B7F#m Gm A m Am B m BmF#m7 Gm7 A m7 Am7 B m7 Bm7F

18Before You PlayConnecting a MicrophoneYou can connect a microphone into the Mic In jack, and enjoy karaoke with the KF-90.fig.00-091. Connect a micr

180Effects ListDisplay DescriptionChorus Makes sounds broader and fatter.Stereo Chorus A stereo chorus.Hexa Chorus A multilayer chorus.Tremolo Chorus

181AppendicesDemo Song List* Use of the song data and music style data supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyme

182Data Disk Song List* Use of the song data and music style data supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment wi

183AppendicesMusic Files That the KF-90 Can UseWhat Are Music Files?Music files contain information describing the details of a musical performance, s

184GlossaryArrangeThis is an abbreviation of “Arrangement.” It refers to changes that have been made in an original tune, by adding a new accompanimen

185GlossaryAppendicesToneTones are the musical instruments or effect sounds stored in the internal memory of the KF-90. The display shows “TONE.”Tunin

186MIDI Implementation ChartMIDI Implementation ChartMIDI ImpleFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgCha

187AppendicesMain Specifications<Keyboard>Keyboard88 keys Progressive Hammer Action mechanismTouch Sensitivity 100 LevelsKeyboard ModeWhole Spli

188Main Specifications<Disk Drive/Disk Storage>Disk Drive / Disk Storage3.5 inch micro floppy diskDisk Format720K bytes (2DD)1.44M bytes (2HD)So

189IndexNumerics16-Track Sequencer ...1185 Track buttons ...

19Before You PlayBefore You Play Basic ScreenThe following screen is called “Basic Screen.”You can usually display this screen by touching <Exit&g

190IndexMetronome ...63Animation ...

191MEMO

192MEMO

SHORT knobbed boltsfor the stand (2)Screws forthe music stand (2)Two of the four knobbed bolts are not needed with the KF-90LONG knobbed boltsfor the

InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.As of

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20Before You PlayMEMO

21Quick StartQuick Start

22Playing the KeyboardListening to the Demo SongYou can watch the introductions of KF-90’s sound and keyboard, or listen to the demo songs, which use

23Playing the KeyboardQuick StartPlaying the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-touch Piano)First, let’s try piano play.By pressing the One Touch Program [Pia

24Playing the KeyboardPerforming with Various Instrument SoundsThe KF-90 is able to produce the sounds of various instruments and effects. The various

25Playing the KeyboardQuick StartHandy Features for Selecting Tones ([Tone Navigator] Button)Pressing the [Tone Navigator] button lets you use a handy

26Playing the KeyboardPracticing a Song Using Music Files (Piano Master)Now, let’s have some fun practicing using the song data on the Data Disk inclu

27Playing the KeyboardQuick StartMEMO

28Playing with AccompanimentPlaying with Automatic Accompaniment ([Style Navigator] Button)Pressing the [Style Navigator] button lets you use a featur

29Playing with AccompanimentQuick Start Enjoying Automatic Accompaniment with Ease (EZ Arranger)Let’s try playing using Automatic Accompaniment.Autom

3USING THE UNIT SAFELY001• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

30Playing with AccompanimentPlaying with an Automatic Accompaniment (One-touch Arranger)In this section we will explain how you use Automatic Accompan

31Playing with AccompanimentQuick Startfig.Q2-07-2.e3. Touch Page < > and < > to switch pages, then touch the screen to choose <Big Ban

32Playing with Accompanimentfig.Q2-09.eLittle Brown JugPlay the C Key on thekeyboard.RightLeftLeftIntro 8 measuresPress the Fill In [To Variation] to

33Playing with AccompanimentQuick StartMEMO

34Recording a PerformanceRecording a Song ([Composer Navigator] Button)You can use the KF-90's “Composer” section for simple recording and playba

35Recording a PerformanceQuick StartTouch <Exit> to go back to the Composer Navigator screen.3. Touch <Exit> at the bottom left of the scr

36Recording a PerformanceRecording a Performance with Automatic AccompanimentIn this section, we’ll record a performance with Automatic Accompaniment

37Recording a PerformanceQuick Start5. Touch <Exit> to go back to the previous screen.6. Use the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the tempo o

38Recording a PerformanceListening to the Recorded PerformanceNow listen to the performance you have recorded.fig.Q3-051. Press the Reset [ ] button.N

39Quick StartUsing Music FilesListening to Music FilesHere’s where you can know how to use the disk drive to listen to commercially available music fi

4USING THE UNIT SAFELY101a• The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation...

40Using Music Files Playing Back Music Filesfig.Q5-031. Insert the floppy disk containing the songs into the disk drive (p. 39).2. Press the [Song/Di

41Using Music FilesQuick Start● When the Following Screen is DisplayedIf there’s song data remaining in the internal memory, the screen shown below ap

42Using Music FilesEnjoying Karaoke Performances with Music FilesYou can connect a microphone into the Mic jack, and enjoy karaoke with the KF-90.For

43Using Music FilesQuick StartAdding the Effects to Your VoiceYou can connect a microphone into the Mic jack, and enjoy modifying your voice through t

44Using Music Files Adjusting the EchoYou can adjust the echo added to the sound from a microphone connected to the KF-90.1. Press the [Vocal Effects

45Using Music FilesQuick Start3. Touch one of the icons on the screen.Here’s what the different icons do.4. Sing through the microphone.Your voice is

46Using Music Files Adding HarmonyYou can sing with a harmony accompaniment, even when you’re playing solo. This is called the “Harmonist” function.1

47Using Music FilesQuick StartWhen you use the Harmonist function, the resonance setting for the piano (p. 144) may sometimes be reset. And the effect

48Using Music Files Playing the Keyboard Notes with a Voice ScaleYou can have the melody that is sung into the microphone played using the KF-90&apos

49AppendicesChapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9Chapter 1Reference

5IMPORTANT NOTES291bIn addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2, 3 and 4, please read

50Chapter 1 PerformancePlaying the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-touch Piano)You can make the optimal settings for a piano performance at the touch of a

51Chapter 1 PerformanceChapter 1Playing a Wide Variety of Instrument SoundsThe KF-90 comes with a large number of built-in instrument sounds and effec

52Chapter 1 PerformanceChanging Tones with Value [-] [+] Or the DialYou can also use Value [-] [+] or the dial to change a Tone. When you use the Valu

53Chapter 1 PerformanceChapter 1Combining the Sounds of Two Instruments (Layer Play)You can play two different sounds from a single key at the same ti

54Chapter 1 PerformanceChanging the Tones1. On the Touch Screen, touch the name of the Tone you want to change.fig.01-09.e_702. Press one of the Tone

55Chapter 1 PerformanceChapter 1Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Play)The Split feature allows you to split the keyboard i

56Chapter 1 PerformanceChanging the Tones1. On the Touch Screen, touch the name of the Tone you want to change.2. Press one of the Tone Select buttons

57Chapter 1 PerformanceChapter 14. Use Page < > and < > to switch screens, and touch the screen to choose a Tone.You can also choose a Ton

58Chapter 1 PerformancePlaying Drum SoundsYou can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects such as sirens and animal sounds.fig.01-151.Pr

59Chapter 1 PerformanceChapter 1 Playing Effect Sounds1.Press the [Drums/SFX] button, getting its indicator to light up.2. Touch <SFX> at the b

6IMPORTANT NOTESBefore Using Floppy DisksHandling the Floppy Disk Drive602• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration.

60Chapter 1 PerformanceEffects Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to Your Performances (Advanced 3D)When performing along with the automatic accompanime

61Chapter 1 PerformanceChapter 1Selecting the part to apply Advanced 3D EffectWith “Keyboard” in Advanced 3D set to On, you can select the Parts to wh

62Chapter 1 PerformanceApplying Effects to the Sound (Effects)You can apply a wide range of different effects to the notes you play on the keyboard.1.

63Chapter 1 PerformanceChapter 1Sounding the MetronomeThe KF-90 features a built-in metronome functions.You can start or stop the metronome sound simp

64Chapter 1 Performance Adjusting the TempoThe tempo of the Metronome can be set within the range of 20 to 250. The tempo of the metronome changes au

65Chapter 1 PerformanceChapter 1 Changing the Beat of Metronome1. At the Metronome screen, touch <Beat>.The available choices for the beat appe

66Chapter 1 Performance Changing the Type of SoundYou can change the type of sound of the metronome.When you turn on the power, the setting is for “o

67Chapter 2Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentMusic Style and Automatic AccompanimentWhat is Automatic Accompaniment?With the KF-90, just by press

68Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentAbout ChordsA chord is a group of notes played at the same time. The pitch of the note that forms the base (t

69Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentChapter 2 Displaying the Chord Fingering On Screen (Chord Finder)Whenever you are not sure how a certain chor

7IntroductionThank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KF-90 Intelligent Piano.While the KF-90 Intelligent Piano certainly allows yo

70Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentChoosing a Music StyleYou can choose a wide variety of Music Styles by pressing the Music Style button. The f

71Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentChapter 27. Press the Intro/Ending [1] or [2] button to play an ending and stop performance of the accompanim

72Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentPlaying Sounds with the Left Hand Along with the Automatic AccompanimentOrdinarily, when you perform while us

73Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentChapter 2Playing Just the Rhythm PatternA Music Style can be made to sound only the Rhythm Pattern.1. Choose

74Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentPlaying a Music Style (Start/Stop)Pressing the One Touch Program [Arranger] button activates Sync Start for t

75Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentChapter 2 Starting at the Press of a Button1. Press the [Sync/Reset] button, extinguishing the indicator.The

76Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentPlaying the Count Sound at the End of the IntroIf an intro is played before your performance, you can have th

77Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentChapter 2Modifying an AccompanimentYou can change the arrangement of automatic accompaniment and the accompan

78Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment Changing the Arrangement of the AccompanimentYou can change the arrangement of an accompaniment during the p

79Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentChapter 2Adding Harmony to the Right-hand Part (Melody Intelligence)You can add a harmony to the notes you pl

8IntroductionChecking the Included Items❏ Owner’s Manual❏ Power Cord❏ Cover❏ Pedal (DP-6) x 1❏ Data Disk x 1❏ Music Stand❏ Screw SetHow to Use This Ma

80Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentAdding Automatic Accompaniment to Regular Piano Performance (Piano Style Arranger)Usually, with an automatic

81Chapter 2 Using Automatic AccompanimentChapter 2Changing the Volume Balance for the Accompaniment and KeyboardYou can change the volume balance for

82Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompanimentfig.02-20_60/fig.02-21_60This shows the volume balance of each keyboard tone during Layer play or Split play,

83Chapter 3Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesPlaying Back Songs for PracticeLet's try practicing along with commercial music files or songs recorded o

84Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesTo go back to the beginning of the song1. Press the Reset [ ] button.To move to the end of the song1. Hold down the Sto

85Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesChapter 34. Press the Play [ ] button.The song play back starts, and the score moves with the tune.Touching the illustr

86Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesAdjusting the tempo with the Value [+] and [-] buttons or the dialWhen the tempo is displayed at the upper-left area of

87Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesChapter 3Playback with No Change in TempoIf a song has difficult tempo changes, it can be effective to practice the son

88Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesCounting Down Before a Performance StartsWhen you’re playing along with a song, you can make sure that your playing is

89Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesChapter 3Preventing the Part to Be Practiced from SoundingWith commercially available music files for piano lessons, yo

9ContentsUSING THE UNIT SAFELY... 3IMPORTA

90Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesPlacing a Marker Within a SongBy setting markers at points in a song that you want to practice repeatedly, you can then

91Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesChapter 3 Playback from a Marker Location1. At the marker screen, touch the measure number of the marker you want to m

92Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesPlaying Back to the Same Passage Over and OverYou can play back a particular passage repeatedly. This is convenient whe

93Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesChapter 3Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose)You can transpose the key of a performance without having t

94Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesTransposing a song for playbackYou can transpose a song for playback.When using your own recorded performances or songs

95Chapter 3 Some Handy FeaturesChapter 3Checking Your Performance On ScreenYou can play back a Music Files song or a previously recorded model song an

96Chapter 3 Some Handy Features Specifying the Part to DisplayYou can display a different Part of the model song.1. At the Keyboard screen or the Gra

97Chapter 4Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceWhat is a Track Button?A recorded performance is automatically assigned to 5 Track buttons.Th

98Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceRecording Your Playing with EaseThis records only what you play on the keyboard, without using Automat

99Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the PerformanceChapter 4Listening to the Recorded SongsPlay back the recorded performance.1. Press the Reset [ ] butt