Roland FP-2 owner manual Main Features, Stylish, Light, Compact Design

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Owner’s Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT

SAFELY” and

“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano FP-2.

Main Features

Stylish, Light, Compact Design

The refined design fits in anywhere; and since it is so lightweight and compact, it’s easy to take the instrument with you wherever you go.

Authentic Piano Performances

Features high-quality concert grand piano sounds and a Hammer Action keyboard that gives a more realistic piano touch by providing a heavier feel in the low end and a lighter feel in the upper notes.

In addition, the FP-2 is equipped with three pedal jacks and comes with a half-damper pedal capable of adjusting the depth of the resonance, combining to allow you to enjoy truly authentic piano performances.

Wide Variety of Tones For Use in Many Musical Genres and High-quality Effects

The FP-2 offers not just piano sounds, but over 50 different onboard sounds that can be used in a wide variety of musical styles.

You can also play Drum Sets with the instrument.

Additionally, the high-quality effects allow you to add more richness and expression to the sound.

“Session Partner” Lets You Enjoy Playing with a Session-Like Feel

Enjoy true session-like feel while performing along with a “rhythm” section built upon realistic-sounding “rhythms.”

You can specify the “rhythm” chord progression with your left hand, and create original chord progressions as well.

Experience a Variety of Performances with Dual and Split Functions

Layer two of the FP-2’s many internal tones, play with different tones assigned to the left and right sections of the keyboard, and enjoy many other possibilities in working with Performances.

Easy Recording Functions

You can easily record your own performances using simple button operations.

Includes USB Connector

Connect your computer to the FP-2’s USB connector and exchange MIDI data.

High-quality Speaker Provided

Enjoy listening to powerful, moving performances thanks to the high-quality speaker.

“Sound Control” and “Equalizer” for Enriched Sound

These functions allow you to correct discrepancies in the tone and adjust the tonal quality to create a fuller sound.

Copyright © 2003 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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Contents Stylish, Light, Compact Design Main FeaturesDo not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor Protect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop it Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Additional PrecautionsContents Front Panel Panel DescriptionsPanel Descriptions Rear PanelBefore You Play Connect the supplied Power Cord to the supplied AC adaptorMaking Connections Before you begin making connections, confirm the followingUsing the stand Installing the Music StandConnecting Pedals Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance Turning the Power On and OffConnecting Headphones Turning On the PowerListening to Demo Songs Playing the KeyboardHold down the Reverb button and press the Effects button Voice/GM2 SctPlaying Back All Songs Continuously All Song Play Listening to Internal SongsPlaying the Keyboard Page Press one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone Group Performing with a Variety of SoundsPress the or + button to select a Tone from the Tone Group Changing the Tone variations Performing With Two Layered Tones Dual PlayHold down the Piano button and press the Strings/Pad Button To exit Dual Play, press either Tone buttonPress the Piano button Press the Split button, getting its indicator to lightTo exit Split Play, press the Split button once more Changing the Lower Tone Changing Tone Group and Tone VariationUse the Balance knob to adjust the volume balance Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split PlayChanging the Keyboard’s Split Point Hold down the Effects button and press the Transpose Button Changing the Keyboard’s TouchPress the or + buttons to select the touch Press the Effects button or the Transpose buttonChanging the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to Fixed Adding Reverberation to Sounds The Reverb Effect Press the Reverb button, getting its indicator to lightChanging the Depth of Reverb Effect Hold down the Reverb button and press the or + ButtonAdding a Variety Effects to the Sound Press the Effects button, getting its indicator to lightChanging the Depth of Effect Hold down the Effects button and press the or + buttonPress the Organ button and select the organ tone Press the corresponding key Transposing the Key of the Keyboard Key TransposeChanging the Volume Using the MetronomeChanging the Tempo Changing the Tonal Quality Equalizer Boosting the Low-Frequency Range Sound Control21,3 Press the Equalizer buttonPlaying Along with Rhythms What is Session Partner?Playing Along with Rhythms Performing Along With Session PartnerPress the Start/Stop button While holding down the Part button, press the or + buttonSelecting Parts Selecting a RhythmPress the Part button Press the or + button to select the RhythmChanging a Rhythm’s Tempo Press the or + buttons to adjust the tempoSelecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression To exit, press the Chord Progression button To stop the Rhythm, press the Start/Stop buttonHold down the Chord Progression button and press Rec button Recording the Chord Progression Chord ProgressionSelecting Stored Settings Storing Settings SetupRecording a Performance Recording a PerformancePress the Rec button Recording a Performance Recording a Performance Using Session PartnerPress the Play/Stop button to stop recording Recording along with internal songs Recording Selected Track buttonsHold down the Display button and press the Rec button Erasing Recorded PerformancesOther Functions How to Make SettingsChanging How the Pedals Work Changing How the Pedal Effects Are AppliedHow the Soft PedalFC2 effects are applied How the Sostenuto PedalFC1 effects are appliedChanging the Effect Type Switch to Function mode p , and press the Effects buttonWorks of the Soft PedalFC2 Works of the Sostenuto PedalFC1Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning Setting the Part to Which Effects Are AddedSwitch to Function mode p , and press Piano button Changing the Pitch Lower Tone in Octave Steps Octave ShiftSwitch to Function mode p , and press Transpose button Adjusting the Tuning TemperamentChanging the Beat Metronome Press the or + button to change the temperamentSetting the Root Note of the Chord Progression Setting the Intro and Ending On or OffSetting the Chord Display On or Off Fixing a Set Chord ProgressionConnecting to Audio Equipment Changing the Equalizer SettingsConnection Examples GainAbout the FP-2 Sound Generator Connecting to the USB ConnectorConnectors Connecting Midi DevicesHow to Enjoy Midi Making the ConnectionsMidi Send Channel Settings Midi SettingsSwitching Local Control On and Off Press the or + button to select the transmission channelUsing the Pedal to Switch Setup Pedal shift Setting the Midi Out ModePress the or + button to switch Local Control on and off Press the or + button to select the Midi Out ModeHow to Use the V-LINK Using the V-LINK functionPress the or + button to select pedal setting Stop the external sequencerTurn on the power once again Making the Settings for the USB DriverAdjust the volume Disabling Everything Except Piano Play Panel LockCase Cause/What to do TroubleshootingSticks TroubleshootingDisplay Meaning Error Messages/Other MessagesOrgan Tone ListTone List Pop Drum Set Jazz Drum Set Vox Drum Set House Drum Set Rhythm Set ListGM2 Room Set GM2 Power Set GM2 Electric Set GM2 Jazz Set GM2 Brush Set Genre Chord Beat Progression Pattern No Rhythm ListChord Progression Chord Progression Pattern ListChord Progression Pattern List DM7 Chord Fingering ListChord Fingering List GM7 AM7 → Listening to Demo Songs p Internal Song ListInternal Song List Stored Settings Settings Stored in the SetupNot Stored Settings You want to Buttons Easy Operation ListEasy Operation List Active Sense Reset Mode 3, 4M=1Function ModeMain Specifications Index Session Partner 27-28 IndexAfrica InformationFor Canada 03458634 ’04-12-4N