Roland VR-700 Boundary Between Upper and Lower Parts Split Point, How the Split Point Is Shown

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Playing the VR-700

Boundary Between Upper and Lower Parts (Split Point)

The VR-700 has a printed symbol to indicate the boundary (the split point) between the upper part and lower part.

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How the Split Point Is Shown

When indicating the key that is the Split Point, the display shows the note name followed by a number that signifies the octave.

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Note name

Octave

 

 

Display

Note name

Display

Note name

 

C

 

F

 

C

 

G

 

D

 

A

When you press the [SPLIT] button to turn Split on, the display will

 

 

 

indicate the split point.

E

 

A

The split point is indicated as the highest key of the lower part

E

 

B

(or the pedal part.)

 

 

 

 

Changing the split point

F

 

B

 

 

 

You can use either of the following two ways to change the split point.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the key of the desired split point.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button and use the [+] button or [–] button to specify the desired split point.

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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 DoOrgan section Display sectionEnsemble section RHYTHM/SONG Favorite sectionAbout the phone jacks Rear PanelConnecting the Power Cord Getting ReadyPlacing 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 Pedals Connecting a Pedal KeyboardConnecting 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 soundsAdjusting the ensemble sound’s volume Layering Ensemble SoundsChanging 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 Sounds of Two Parts on the Keyboard Split Playing the upper part and lower partPlaying 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 the Wheel Brake? What is a Ring Modulator?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 buttonWhat is footage? Tonewheel organ’s overtone structureHow 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 playPlaying Songs from USB Memory Changing the TempoSongs 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 PianoFunctions that can be assigned to the control pedal Function DisplaySlow Player Parameters Midi Input/Output Settings OFF StringsOFF 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 Using V-LINK to Control Video Equipment Connection ExampleTurning 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 ListNo. Name Default Effect name List of Effects for the Ensemble SoundsKnobs 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