Roland owner manual About the FP-2 Sound Generator, Connecting to the USB Connector

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Chapter 4 Other Functions

When Recording FP-2 Performances on a Recording Device

6.Start recording with the connected device.

7.Perform on the FP-2.

8.When the performance ends, stop recording on the connected equipment.

Playing the sound of an audio device through the speakers of the FP-2

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Output R/L

(Line Out, Aux Out)

FP-2

Use the following procedure when turning on the power.

1.Set the volume of the FP-2 and the connected devices to the minimum position.

2.Set the speaker switch to “On” located on the rear panel.

3.Turn on the power of the connected device.

4.Turn on the power of the FP-2.

5.Adjust the volume of each device.

Turning off the power

1.Set the volume of the FP-2 and the connected devices to the minimum position.

2.Turn off the power to the FP-2.

3.Turn off the connected equipment.

About the FP-2 Sound Generator

The FP-2 come equipped with GM2 sound generators.

General MIDI

The General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary designs, and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices. Sound generating devices and music files that meets the General MIDI standard bears the General MIDI logo. Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to produce essentially the same musical performance.

General MIDI 2

The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 recommendations pick up where the original General MIDI left off, offering enhanced expressive capabilities, and even greater compatibility. Issues that were not covered by the original General MIDI recommendations, such as how sounds are to be edited, and how effects should be handled, have now been precisely defined. Moreover, the available sounds have been expanded. General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are capable of reliably playing back music files that carry either the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo.

In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, which does not include the new enhancements, is referred to as “General MIDI 1” as a way of distinguishing it from General MIDI 2.

Connecting to the USB Connector

You can use a USB connector to connect the FP-2 to your computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation Guide.”

*Connecting your computer to the FP-2 for the first time requires installation of the “USB Driver” (on the included CD-ROM) to the computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation Guide.”

*Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.

*To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

*USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase.

*Turn on the power to the FP-2 before starting up MIDI applications on the computer. Do not turn the FP-2 on or off while any MIDI application is running.

*Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the FP-2’s power is on.

*If not using USB, disconnect the USB cable from the FP-2.

*If, during the transmission/reception of data, the computer switches to energy-saving mode or suspended mode, or if the FP-2’s power is switched on or off, the computer may freeze, or the FP-2’s operation may become unstable.

*When using your computer’s sequencer software to record FP-2 performances, we recommend setting the sequencer software’s Soft Thru to “OFF,” or setting MIDI Out mode (p. 51) to “4.”

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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 followingInstalling the Music Stand Using the 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 SctListening to Internal Songs Playing Back All Songs Continuously All Song PlayPlaying the Keyboard Page Performing with a Variety of Sounds Press one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone GroupPress 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 Split button, getting its indicator to light Press the Piano buttonTo exit Split Play, press the Split button once more Changing the Lower Tone Changing Tone Group and Tone VariationChanging the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split Play Use the Balance knob to adjust the volume balanceChanging 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 TransposeUsing the Metronome Changing the VolumeChanging 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 RhythmPress the or + buttons to adjust the tempo Changing a Rhythm’s 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 Using Session Partner Recording a PerformancePress 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 Settings Stored in the Setup Stored SettingsNot 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