Roland FP-2 Midi Settings, Midi Send Channel Settings, Switching Local Control On and Off

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Chapter 4 Other Functions

What is a Sequencer?

A sequencer is a device that records the stream of MIDI messages that is sent out by an instrument. These messages convey all the details of what has occurred while the instrument is played; including the timing of notes, their sound, the force used to play them, and for how long. Afterwards, you can send the recorded MIDI information back to the instrument, and it will play automatically.

What is a MIDI Sound Module?

Inside a synthesizer or electronic piano is the section that actually produces sound, known as the sound module. A MIDI sound module produces sounds as the result of MIDI messages sent to it by other devices.

MIDI Settings

MIDI Send Channel Settings

Select the transmission channel of FP-2.

MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16. Simply connecting a cable is not enough for communication to take place. The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI channels. Otherwise, no sound will be produced, and no sounds can be selected.

When the instrument is turned on, this is set to Channel “1.” The FP-2 receives messages on all channels, 1–16.

*When the keyboard is in dual play, the channel you’ve set here is transmitted.

*When the keyboard is split into left and right sides, the transmission channel for messages from the left-hand side is fixed at “3.”

1.Switch to Function mode(p. 38), and press the [Rec] button.

2.Hold down the [Rec] button, and press the [-] or

[+] button so “Ch” is displayed.

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While holding

Press down...

3.Press the [-] or [+] button to select the transmission channel.

Select the transmission channel (1–16) of the FP-2.

Switching Local Control On and Off

When connecting a MIDI sequencer, set Local Control to “Off.”

When the instrument is turned on, this is set to “On.”

As illustrated, information describing what has been played on the keyboard is passed to the internal sound generator over two different routes, (1) and (2). As a result, you hear overlapping or intermittent sounds. To prevent this from happening, route (1) must be severed, by setting the unit to what is known as “Local Off.”

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(1) Local On

 

 

Sequencer

Sound

MIDI

MIDI

IN

OUT

Generator

 

 

 

 

Memory

 

MIDI

MIDI

 

OUT

IN

(2) Thru function On Each note played

is sounded twice

Local Control ON: The keyboard and the internal sound generator are in a linked state.

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Sound is emitted

Sound Generator

Local On

Local Control OFF: The keyboard and the internal sound generator are in an unlinked state. No sound will be produced by the keyboard when it is played.

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No sound produced

Sound Generator

Local Off

*When connecting a unit in the Roland MT series, you don’t need to switch off Local Control. MT units transmit Local Off messages when their power is switched on. If you first switch on the FP-2, then the MT-series device, Local Control is automatically switched off on the FP-2.

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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 Additional Precautions Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceContents Front Panel Panel DescriptionsPanel Descriptions Rear PanelBefore you begin making connections, confirm the following Connect the supplied Power Cord to the supplied AC adaptorBefore You Play Making ConnectionsConnecting Pedals Installing the Music StandUsing the stand Turning On the Power Turning the Power On and OffAdjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance Connecting HeadphonesVoice/GM2 Sct Playing the KeyboardListening to Demo Songs Hold down the Reverb button and press the Effects buttonPlaying the Keyboard Listening to Internal SongsPlaying Back All Songs Continuously All Song Play Page Press the or + button to select a Tone from the Tone Group Performing with a Variety of SoundsPress one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone Group To exit Dual Play, press either Tone button Performing With Two Layered Tones Dual PlayChanging the Tone variations Hold down the Piano button and press the Strings/Pad ButtonTo exit Split Play, press the Split button once more Press the Split button, getting its indicator to lightPress the Piano button Changing the Lower Tone Changing Tone Group and Tone VariationChanging the Keyboard’s Split Point Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split PlayUse the Balance knob to adjust the volume balance Press the Effects button or the Transpose button Changing the Keyboard’s TouchHold down the Effects button and press the Transpose Button Press the or + buttons to select the touchChanging the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to Fixed Hold down the Reverb button and press the or + Button Press the Reverb button, getting its indicator to lightAdding Reverberation to Sounds The Reverb Effect Changing the Depth of Reverb EffectHold down the Effects button and press the or + button Press the Effects button, getting its indicator to lightAdding a Variety Effects to the Sound Changing the Depth of EffectPress the Organ button and select the organ tone Press the corresponding key Transposing the Key of the Keyboard Key TransposeChanging the Tempo Using the MetronomeChanging the Volume Press the Equalizer button Boosting the Low-Frequency Range Sound ControlChanging the Tonal Quality Equalizer 21,3Playing Along with Rhythms What is Session Partner?While holding down the Part button, press the or + button Performing Along With Session PartnerPlaying Along with Rhythms Press the Start/Stop buttonPress the or + button to select the Rhythm Selecting a RhythmSelecting Parts Press the Part buttonSelecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression Press the or + buttons to adjust the tempoChanging a Rhythm’s Tempo 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 SetupPress the Rec button Recording a PerformanceRecording a Performance Press the Play/Stop button to stop recording Recording a Performance Using Session PartnerRecording a Performance 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 SettingsHow the Sostenuto PedalFC1 effects are applied Changing How the Pedal Effects Are AppliedChanging How the Pedals Work How the Soft PedalFC2 effects are appliedWorks of the Sostenuto PedalFC1 Switch to Function mode p , and press the Effects buttonChanging the Effect Type Works of the Soft PedalFC2Changing the Pitch Lower Tone in Octave Steps Octave Shift Setting the Part to Which Effects Are AddedTuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning Switch to Function mode p , and press Piano buttonPress the or + button to change the temperament Adjusting the Tuning TemperamentSwitch to Function mode p , and press Transpose button Changing the Beat MetronomeFixing a Set Chord Progression Setting the Intro and Ending On or OffSetting the Root Note of the Chord Progression Setting the Chord Display On or OffGain Changing the Equalizer SettingsConnecting to Audio Equipment Connection ExamplesAbout the FP-2 Sound Generator Connecting to the USB ConnectorMaking the Connections Connecting Midi DevicesConnectors How to Enjoy MidiPress the or + button to select the transmission channel Midi SettingsMidi Send Channel Settings Switching Local Control On and OffPress the or + button to select the Midi Out Mode Setting the Midi Out ModeUsing the Pedal to Switch Setup Pedal shift Press the or + button to switch Local Control on and offStop the external sequencer Using the V-LINK functionHow to Use the V-LINK Press the or + button to select pedal settingDisabling Everything Except Piano Play Panel Lock Making the Settings for the USB DriverTurn on the power once again Adjust the volumeCase 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 Not Stored Settings Settings Stored in the SetupStored Settings You want to Buttons Easy Operation ListEasy Operation List Mode Mode 3, 4M=1Active Sense Reset FunctionMain Specifications Index Session Partner 27-28 IndexAfrica InformationFor Canada 03458634 ’04-12-4N