Roland VR-700 Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and Chorus, Turning on Vibrato or Chorus

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Creating Organ Sounds

About percussion on a tonewheel organ

The percussion sound on a tonewheel organ does not apply to all the keys you play. Percussion will apply only to those keys that are simultaneously pressed from a state of no keys being pressed.

If you play legato, percussion will apply only to the first note you play. If you play staccato, percussion will apply to every note. This is called the “single-trigger algorithm,” and is an indispensable part of organ performance expression.

On a tonewheel organ, the percussion is created by analog circuitry. For this reason, the percussion circuit may not have enough time to recharge if there is only an extremely brief interval between the releasing of a key to the pressing of the next key, causing the percussion to sound at a lower volume.

The VR-700 reproduces this characteristic of the circuit’s recharge time, and provides a Function mode setting “Percussion Recharge Time” that lets you adjust it (p. 52).

Adding Modulation to the Sound (Vibrato and Chorus)

By pressing the [VIBRATO] button or [CHORUS] button to turn it on, you can apply vibrato or chorus to the organ sound.

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*You can’t apply vibrato and chorus simultaneously. Nor can you apply vibrato or chorus with differing settings to the upper part, lower part, and pedal part.

*Vibrato and chorus will not apply to the percussion sound.

Turning on Vibrato or Chorus

1.Press the [VIBRATO] button or the [CHORUS] button.

The button you pressed will light, and the vibrato or chorus effect will be applied to the organ sound.

Changing the Vibrato or Chorus Type

The vibrato and chorus effects can each be switched between three types.

*You can’t switch the vibrato or chorus type when vibrato or chorus is on.

1.Verify that vibrato or chorus is off, and press the [VIBRATO] button or [CHORUS] button.

The display will indicate the current vibrato type (V-1, V-2, V-3) or chorus type (C-1, C-2, C-3).

2.Use the [–] button or [+] button to change the vibrato or chorus type.

The effect will intensify as the vibrato type (V-1, V-2, V-3) or chorus type (C-1, C-2, C-3) moves to a higher number.

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Contents Important Safety Instructions Copyright 2010 Roland CorporationUsing the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Power Supply PlacementMaintenance Before Using USB MemoriesAdditional Precautions Contents Playing Ensemble Sounds Appendix Convention used in this manual Features of the VR-700 Pursuit of Excellence-Redefining the Basic Stage KeyboardEquipped with player feature Ensemble section offers high-quality piano and synth soundsEasy operation-geared for live performances Beautifully refined designNames of Things and What They Do Top PanelDisplay section Organ sectionEnsemble section Favorite section RHYTHM/SONGRear Panel About the phone jacksGetting Ready Connecting the Power CordPlacing the VR-700 on the KS-G8 Stand Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power OnTurning the Power Off Switch off the power to any connected external equipmentConnecting a Pedal Keyboard Connecting PedalsConnecting an Expression Pedal and Damper Pedal Connecting Playback Equipment Connecting an Amp and SpeakersConnecting Headphones About the XLR connector Output connectorsConnecting USB Memory Attaching the Music RestRemove the two music rest fastening screws from Rear panel Tighten the two screws to fasten the music rest in placeAdjusting the Volume Use the Volume knob to adjust the volumeListening to the Demo Songs Simultaneously press the RHYTHM/SONG buttonIndications when editing settings Indications in Function modeIndications in the Display Bank number Favorite numberControls That can be Operated Even While Locked Turning the Lock Function On/OffRestoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset Press the FUNCTION/ENTER buttonWhen using an external Midi keyboard Playing the VR-700About the VR-700’s Parts Upper PartWhen using a pedal keyboard Organ Sounds and Ensemble SoundsPedal Part Organ soundsLayering Ensemble Sounds Adjusting the ensemble sound’s volumeChanging the ensemble sound’s variation Layering Two Ensemble Sounds Assigning an ensemble sound to the lower partAssigning an ensemble sound to the pedal part Ensemble soundAdjusting the volume balance of the ensemble sounds Volume Ensemble soundLights red Lights green Ensemble sound Ensemble soundLights green Ensemble sound Fig.ens-assign16.epsSwitching a layered part to only the ensemble sound Playing Organ Sounds or Ensemble Sounds IndividuallyPlaying 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 Boundary Between Upper and Lower Parts Split Point How the Split Point Is ShownChanging the split point OctaveUsing the D Beam Controller to Modify the Sound Beam EffectsEffects 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? ’ volume Creating Organ SoundsAbout Virtual Tonewheel Sound Generators Varying the Sound in Real Time Harmonic BarsUsing the Harmonic Bars to Create Sounds Harmonic Bars and OvertonesTo 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 Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and Chorus Turning on Vibrato or ChorusChanging the Vibrato or Chorus Type About percussion on a tonewheel organDetailed settings for the rotary speaker Adding Rotary Speaker ModulationAdding Reverberation Reverb Making the Sound DistortChanging the Reverb Type About the amp typesUsing a Pedal to Adjust the Volume Other settings for the organ soundPlaying Ensemble Sounds Selecting an Ensemble SoundOctave Shift Effects for the Ensemble SoundStoring Your Favorite Settings Favorites Saving the Current Settings as a FavoriteSelecting a Favorite Initializing the FavoritesBacking up Favorites to USB Memory Restoring from USB MemoryPlaying Rhythms and Songs Player Functions Playing Internal RhythmsButton operations for the Player function Selecting the rhythm or song to playChanging the Tempo Playing Songs from USB MemorySongs inside a folder Various Settings Function mode Operations in Function ModeEditing Parameter Values Confirming System ParametersParameter List Organ Sound ParametersPercussion Parameters Button Parameter ValueRotary Parameters Ensemble Sound ParametersEqualizer Settings Pedal, Bend Lever, and Foot Controller 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 CHOIR/SCAT To LOWER/PEDAL Synth LeadTo LOWER/PEDAL Synth PAD To LOWER/PEDAL GuitarSystem Settings USB Memory ModeAbout master tune USB DriverLink Settings Button Parameter OperationDeleting a Favorite Backup Formatting USB Memory Appendix Connection Example Using V-LINK to Control Video EquipmentTurning V-LINK On/Off Connecting Midi Equipment VR-700’s Internal StructureSound Generator Section Midi RoutingPlaying a Desired Part Factory Settings Local Control SettingPlaying the Upper Part or Lower Part Midi sequencerConnecting your Computer ComputerUSB cable To USB Midi VR-700 Organ/ensemble Sound generatorEnsemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Internal Rhythm Pattern List NameList of Effects for the Ensemble Sounds No. Name Default Effect nameKnobs Delay 3TAP PAN DelaySerial Delay Chorus DelayBass group HEXA-CHORUSList of the Factory Installed Favorites Upper Lower PedalSlow Clean Type Soft Slow Clean TypeSoft Slow Solid Type Fast Soft Slow Vintage TypeTroubleshooting Symptom Cause/Action Buzzing sound is heard from External equipmentTo play rhythm or a file Lower regionError Messages Indication Situation ActionSpecifications Specifications UF2GBackup IndexPitch VIBRATO/CHORUSAvis For EU Countries Information