Roland Playing the VR-700, About the VR-700’s Parts, Upper Part, Lower Part

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Playing the VR-700

About the VR-700’s Parts

The VR-700 has three parts: Upper part, Lower part, and Pedal part.

You can play a different sound in each of the three parts.

Upper Part

When using an external MIDI keyboard

If you connect an external MIDI keyboard to the MIDI IN connector on the rear panel, you can use your external MIDI keyboard to play the upper part while using the VR-700’s keyboard to play the lower part (or vice versa).

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External MIDI keyboard

When the Split function (p. 34) is off, the Upper part will sound when you play the keyboard.

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Upper part

Upper part

Lower Part

If you turn on the Split function, the higher range of the keyboard will play the upper part and the lower range will play the lower part.

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Lower part	Upper part

For more about the Split function, refer to “Playing the Sounds of Two Parts on the Keyboard (Split)” (p. 34).

Lower part

•If you’re using an external MIDI keyboard, change the Function mode setting Sub Keyboard Function to upper (or lower). For more about the Sub Keyboard Function setting, refer to “Various Settings (Function mode)” (p. 51) and “Sub Keyboard Function” (p. 57).

•For details on connecting your external MIDI keyboard, refer to “Connecting an External MIDI Keyboard” (p. 66).

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Contents Copyright 2010 Roland Corporation Important Safety InstructionsUsing the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Before Using USB MemoriesAdditional Precautions Contents Playing Ensemble Sounds Appendix Convention used in this manual Pursuit of Excellence-Redefining the Basic Stage Keyboard Features of the VR-700Ensemble section offers high-quality piano and synth sounds Equipped with player featureEasy operation-geared for live performances Beautifully refined designTop Panel Names of Things and What They DoDisplay section Organ sectionEnsemble section RHYTHM/SONG Favorite sectionAbout the phone jacks Rear PanelGetting Ready Connecting the Power CordPlacing the VR-700 on the KS-G8 Stand Turning the Power On Turning the Power On/OffTurning the Power Off Switch off the power to any connected external equipmentConnecting a Pedal Keyboard Connecting PedalsConnecting an Expression Pedal and Damper Pedal Connecting an Amp and Speakers Connecting Playback EquipmentConnecting Headphones About the XLR connector Output connectorsAttaching the Music Rest Connecting USB MemoryRemove the two music rest fastening screws from Rear panel Tighten the two screws to fasten the music rest in placeUse the Volume knob to adjust the volume Adjusting the VolumeListening to the Demo Songs Simultaneously press the RHYTHM/SONG buttonIndications in Function mode Indications when editing settingsIndications in the Display Bank number Favorite numberTurning the Lock Function On/Off Controls That can be Operated Even While LockedPress the FUNCTION/ENTER button Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetPlaying the VR-700 When using an external Midi keyboardAbout the VR-700’s Parts Upper PartOrgan Sounds and Ensemble Sounds When using a pedal keyboardPedal Part Organ soundsLayering Ensemble Sounds Adjusting the ensemble sound’s volumeChanging the ensemble sound’s variation Assigning an ensemble sound to the lower part Layering Two Ensemble SoundsAssigning an ensemble sound to the pedal part Ensemble soundVolume Ensemble sound Adjusting the volume balance of the ensemble soundsLights red Lights green Ensemble sound Ensemble soundFig.ens-assign16.eps Lights green Ensemble soundPlaying Organ Sounds or Ensemble Sounds Individually Switching a layered part to only the ensemble soundPlaying Only an Ensemble Sound Playing Only the Organ SoundPlaying the upper part and lower part Playing the Sounds of Two Parts on the Keyboard SplitPlaying the upper part and pedal part How the Split Point Is Shown Boundary Between Upper and Lower Parts Split PointChanging the split point OctaveBeam Effects Using the D Beam Controller to Modify the SoundEffects applied to ensemble sounds Usable range of the D Beam controllerWhat is a Ring Modulator? What is the Wheel Brake?What is a Spring Reverb? Creating Organ Sounds ’ volumeAbout Virtual Tonewheel Sound Generators Varying the Sound in Real Time Harmonic BarsHarmonic Bars and Overtones Using the Harmonic Bars to Create SoundsTo create Press the Manual buttonTonewheel organ’s overtone structure What is footage?How the harmonic bars are arranged Using Percussion to add a Sense of Attack Turning on Vibrato or Chorus Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and ChorusChanging the Vibrato or Chorus Type About percussion on a tonewheel organAdding Rotary Speaker Modulation Detailed settings for the rotary speakerMaking the Sound Distort Adding Reverberation ReverbChanging the Reverb Type About the amp typesOther settings for the organ sound Using a Pedal to Adjust the VolumeSelecting an Ensemble Sound Playing Ensemble SoundsOctave Shift Effects for the Ensemble SoundSaving the Current Settings as a Favorite Storing Your Favorite Settings FavoritesSelecting a Favorite Initializing the FavoritesRestoring from USB Memory Backing up Favorites to USB MemoryPlaying Internal Rhythms Playing Rhythms and Songs Player FunctionsButton operations for the Player function Selecting the rhythm or song to playChanging the Tempo Playing Songs from USB MemorySongs inside a folder Operations in Function Mode Various Settings Function modeEditing Parameter Values Confirming System ParametersOrgan Sound Parameters Parameter ListPercussion Parameters Button Parameter ValueEnsemble Sound Parameters Rotary ParametersPedal, Bend Lever, and Foot Controller Settings Equalizer SettingsButton Parameter Value Factory setting OFF, on PianoFunction Display Functions that can be assigned to the control pedalSlow Player Parameters OFF Strings Midi Input/Output SettingsOFF To LOWER/PEDAL Synth Lead To LOWER/PEDAL CHOIR/SCATTo LOWER/PEDAL Synth PAD To LOWER/PEDAL GuitarUSB Memory Mode System SettingsAbout master tune USB DriverButton Parameter Operation Link SettingsDeleting a Favorite Backup Formatting USB Memory Appendix Connection Example Using V-LINK to Control Video EquipmentTurning V-LINK On/Off VR-700’s Internal Structure Connecting Midi EquipmentSound Generator Section Midi RoutingLocal Control Setting Playing a Desired Part Factory SettingsPlaying the Upper Part or Lower Part Midi sequencerComputer Connecting your ComputerUSB cable To USB Midi VR-700 Organ/ensemble Sound generatorEnsemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Name Internal Rhythm Pattern ListList of Effects for the Ensemble Sounds No. Name Default Effect nameKnobs 3TAP PAN Delay DelaySerial Delay Chorus DelayHEXA-CHORUS Bass groupUpper Lower Pedal List of the Factory Installed FavoritesSoft Slow Clean Type Slow Clean TypeSoft Slow Solid Type Fast Soft Slow Vintage TypeTroubleshooting External equipment Symptom Cause/Action Buzzing sound is heard fromTo play rhythm or a file Lower regionIndication Situation Action Error MessagesSpecifications UF2G SpecificationsIndex BackupVIBRATO/CHORUS PitchAvis For EU Countries Information