Roland VR-700 important safety instructions Midi Input/Output Settings, OFF Strings, Off

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Various Settings (Function mode)

MIDI Input/Output Settings

With the Group already selected, press the [+] button or [–]button until

is shown in the display.

*Settings for parameters other than Local Control are saved in system memory. After editing these, press the [WRITE] button to save the settings in system memory (p. 51).

	Button	Parameter	Value	Factory setting

		Local Control
		Internally connects (ON) or disconnects (OFF) the sound generator of
		the organ sounds and ensemble sounds with the keyboard and other
	[PIANO]	controllers (p. 65).	OFF, ON	ON
	[PIANO]	* To prevent problems such as there being no sound, the Local Control	OFF, ON	(at power-up)
				(at power-up)
		setting is automatically turned on when you turn on the power.
		* If you turn Local Control off, the keyboard unit connected to the MIDI
		PEDAL IN connector will be disconnected from the sound generator.

		Device ID
	[E.PIANO]	Specifies the ID number used to identify units when using system	17–32	17
		exclusive messages to change the VR-700’s settings.

		Sub Keyboard Function	OFF,
	[STRINGS]	Specifies the part that will be played by a keyboard connected to the	-U- (UPPER),	OFF
		MIDI IN connector (p. 66).	-L- (LOWER)

		MIDI Thru Switch
	[CHOIR/SCAT]	Specifies whether messages received at the MIDI IN connector will be	OFF, ON	ON
		transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector (p. 66).

		USB MIDI Thru Switch
	[BRASS]	Specifies whether MIDI Thru will be used on the computer when the USB	OFF, ON	OFF
		MIDI connector is connected to your computer (p. 67).

		Transmit Program Change Switch
	[SYNTH LEAD]	Specifies whether the corresponding MIDI message will be transmitted	OFF, ON	ON
		when you switch Favorites.

		Receive Program Change Switch
	[SYNTH PAD]	Specifies whether incoming program change messages will switch	OFF, ON	ON
		Favorites.

	[GUITAR]	Upper Organ MIDI Channel	1–16	1
	[GUITAR]	Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel for the upper organ (p. 65).	1–16	1


	[BASS]	Lower Organ MIDI Channel	1–16	3
	[BASS]	Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel for the lower organ (p. 65).	1–16	3


	[OTHERS]	Pedal Organ MIDI Channel	1–16	2
	[OTHERS]	Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel for the pedal organ (p. 65).	1–16	2

* The shaded parameters are stored in system memory.

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Contents Copyright 2010 Roland Corporation Important Safety InstructionsUsing the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Before Using USB Memories Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceAdditional Precautions Contents Playing Ensemble Sounds Appendix Convention used in this manual Pursuit of Excellence-Redefining the Basic Stage Keyboard Features of the VR-700Beautifully refined design Equipped with player featureEnsemble section offers high-quality piano and synth sounds Easy operation-geared for live performancesTop 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 Switch off the power to any connected external equipment Turning the Power On/OffTurning the Power On Turning the Power OffConnecting a Pedal Keyboard Connecting PedalsConnecting an Expression Pedal and Damper Pedal About the XLR connector Output connectors Connecting Playback EquipmentConnecting an Amp and Speakers Connecting HeadphonesTighten the two screws to fasten the music rest in place Connecting USB MemoryAttaching the Music Rest Remove the two music rest fastening screws from Rear panelSimultaneously press the RHYTHM/SONG button Adjusting the VolumeUse the Volume knob to adjust the volume Listening to the Demo SongsBank number Favorite number Indications when editing settingsIndications in Function mode Indications in the DisplayTurning the Lock Function On/Off Controls That can be Operated Even While LockedPress the FUNCTION/ENTER button Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetUpper Part When using an external Midi keyboardPlaying the VR-700 About the VR-700’s PartsOrgan sounds When using a pedal keyboardOrgan Sounds and Ensemble Sounds Pedal PartLayering Ensemble Sounds Adjusting the ensemble sound’s volumeChanging the ensemble sound’s variation Ensemble sound Layering Two Ensemble SoundsAssigning an ensemble sound to the lower part Assigning an ensemble sound to the pedal partEnsemble sound Adjusting the volume balance of the ensemble soundsVolume Ensemble sound Lights red Lights green Ensemble soundFig.ens-assign16.eps Lights green Ensemble soundPlaying Only the Organ Sound Switching a layered part to only the ensemble soundPlaying Organ Sounds or Ensemble Sounds Individually Playing Only an Ensemble SoundPlaying the upper part and lower part Playing the Sounds of Two Parts on the Keyboard SplitPlaying the upper part and pedal part Octave Boundary Between Upper and Lower Parts Split PointHow the Split Point Is Shown Changing the split pointUsable range of the D Beam controller Using the D Beam Controller to Modify the SoundBeam Effects Effects applied to ensemble soundsWhat is a Ring Modulator? What is the Wheel Brake?What is a Spring Reverb? Varying the Sound in Real Time Harmonic Bars ’ volumeCreating Organ Sounds About Virtual Tonewheel Sound GeneratorsPress the Manual button Using the Harmonic Bars to Create SoundsHarmonic Bars and Overtones To createTonewheel organ’s overtone structure What is footage?How the harmonic bars are arranged Using Percussion to add a Sense of Attack About percussion on a tonewheel organ Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and ChorusTurning on Vibrato or Chorus Changing the Vibrato or Chorus TypeAdding Rotary Speaker Modulation Detailed settings for the rotary speakerAbout the amp types Adding Reverberation ReverbMaking the Sound Distort Changing the Reverb TypeOther settings for the organ sound Using a Pedal to Adjust the VolumeEffects for the Ensemble Sound Playing Ensemble SoundsSelecting an Ensemble Sound Octave ShiftInitializing the Favorites Storing Your Favorite Settings FavoritesSaving the Current Settings as a Favorite Selecting a FavoriteRestoring from USB Memory Backing up Favorites to USB MemorySelecting the rhythm or song to play Playing Rhythms and Songs Player FunctionsPlaying Internal Rhythms Button operations for the Player functionChanging the Tempo Playing Songs from USB MemorySongs inside a folder Confirming System Parameters Various Settings Function modeOperations in Function Mode Editing Parameter ValuesButton Parameter Value Parameter ListOrgan Sound Parameters Percussion ParametersEnsemble Sound Parameters Rotary ParametersOFF, on Piano Equalizer SettingsPedal, Bend Lever, and Foot Controller Settings Button Parameter Value Factory settingFunction Display Functions that can be assigned to the control pedalSlow Player Parameters OFF Strings Midi Input/Output SettingsOFF To LOWER/PEDAL Guitar To LOWER/PEDAL CHOIR/SCATTo LOWER/PEDAL Synth Lead To LOWER/PEDAL Synth PADUSB Driver System SettingsUSB Memory Mode About master tuneButton Parameter Operation Link SettingsDeleting a Favorite Backup Formatting USB Memory Appendix Connection Example Using V-LINK to Control Video EquipmentTurning V-LINK On/Off Midi Routing Connecting Midi EquipmentVR-700’s Internal Structure Sound Generator SectionMidi sequencer Playing a Desired Part Factory SettingsLocal Control Setting Playing the Upper Part or Lower PartOrgan/ensemble Sound generator Connecting your ComputerComputer USB cable To USB Midi VR-700Ensemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Name Internal Rhythm Pattern ListList of Effects for the Ensemble Sounds No. Name Default Effect nameKnobs Chorus Delay Delay3TAP PAN Delay Serial DelayHEXA-CHORUS Bass groupUpper Lower Pedal List of the Factory Installed FavoritesSoft Slow Vintage Type Slow Clean TypeSoft Slow Clean Type Soft Slow Solid Type FastTroubleshooting Lower region Symptom Cause/Action Buzzing sound is heard fromExternal equipment To play rhythm or a fileIndication Situation Action Error MessagesSpecifications UF2G SpecificationsIndex BackupVIBRATO/CHORUS PitchAvis For EU Countries Information