Roland FP-5 Using the Metronome, Changing the Tempo, Press the or + button to adjust the tempo

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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard

Using the Metronome

Here’s how you can make use of the metronome.

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1. Press the [ (Metronome)] button to have the metronome sound.

The [Tempo/Rhythm] button’s indicator flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time. The indicator lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on weak beats.

2. To stop the metronome, press the [ (Metronome)] button again.

■Changing the Tempo

1.Press the [Tempo/Rhythm] button, getting its indicator to

light in red.

The tempo is displayed.

Pressing the [Tempo/Rhythm] button alternately displays the tempo and the currently selected Rhythm number (indicated by an initial “r”).

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2. Press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the tempo.

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Contents Main Features Do 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 PanelMaking Connections Installing the Music StandBefore You Play Turning On the Power Connecting PedalsTurning the Power On and Off Connecting Headphones Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and BrillianceTurning Off the Power Some Notes on Using HeadphonesListening to Demo Songs Hold down the Setup button and press the Split buttonPlaying the Keyboard Playing the Keyboard Listening to Internal SongsPlaying Back All Songs Continuously All Song Play Press the Play/Stop button to stop playback Listening to Each Part SeparatelyPress one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone Group Performing with a Variety of SoundsWhat Are Feet? Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones Tone Wheel ModeAbout the lighting of the Tone Wheel button indicators About Perc Percussion Changing volume of feetSelecting the Footage Example Try Layering Piano and String Tones Performing With Two Layered Tones Dual PlayHold down the Piano button and press the Strings/Pad Button To exit Dual Play, press either Tone buttonExample Let’s try split play with the piano tones Press the Split button, getting its indicator to lightPress the Piano button To exit Split Play, press the Split button once moreChanging the Keyboard’s Split Point Changing Tone Group and Tone variationChanging the Upper Tone Changing the Lower ToneUse the Balance knob to adjust the volume balance Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split PlayHold down the Transpose button and press the Reverb Button Changing the Keyboard’s TouchPress the or + buttons to select the touch Press the Transpose button or the Reverb buttonAdding 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 + ButtonChanging the Effect type Press the Effects button, getting its indicator to lightAdding a Variety Effects to the Sound Resonance Press the or + button to select the effectHold down the Effects button and press the or + button Changing the Depth of EffectAdding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary Effect Press the Organ button and select the organ toneWhat Pitch Bend and Modulation Do Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time Pedal ControlTransposing the Key of the Keyboard Key Transpose Press the or + button to adjust the tempo Using the MetronomeChanging the Tempo Press the Metronome button to have the metronome soundChanging the Beat of Metronome Changing the VolumePlaying Along with Rhythms What is Session Partner?What You Can Do With Session Partner What are the FP-5’s Rhythms?Playing Along with Rhythms Performing Along With Session PartnerPress the Start/Stop button Selecting PartsSelecting a Rhythm Changing the Volume of a PartPress the or + button to select the Rhythm Changing Rhythms As You PerformSelecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression Press the + and buttons to adjust the tempoChanging a Rhythm’s Tempo To exit, press the Chord Progression button To stop the Rhythm, press the Start/Stop buttonChanging the Stored Measure Count Recording the Chord Progression Chord ProgressionHold down the Chord Progression button and press Rec button Selecting Stored Settings Storing Settings SetupHold down the Setup button and press the ether Tone Button Press the Setup buttonsPress the Rec button Recording a PerformanceRecording a Performance Press the Play/Stop button to stop recording Recording a Performance Using Session PartnerRecording along with internal songs Recording Selected Track buttonsRecording a Performance Hold down the Song button and press the Rec button Erasing Recorded PerformancesPress one of the flashing buttons How to make settingsOther Functions Changing 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 Work of the Pedal Control Setting the Part to Which Effects Are AddedChanging the Pitch Lower Tone in Octave Steps Octave Shift Works of the Soft PedalFC2Adjusting the Tuning Temperament Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to FixedTuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning Changing the Beat Pattern Switch to Function mode, and press Metronome buttonPress a key corresponding to the keynote Press the or + button to change the beat divisionSetting 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 ProgressionConnection Examples Connecting to Audio EquipmentAbout the FP-5 Sound Generator Connecting Midi Devices Connecting to the USB ConnectorConnectors Making the ConnectionsMidi Settings How to Enjoy MidiMidi Send Channel Settings Switching Local Control On and OffSwitch to Function mode, and press the Song Button Setting the Midi Out ModePress the or + button to switch Local Control on and off Switch to Function mode, and press the Play Stop buttonPress the or + button to select pedal setting Using the Pedal to Switch Setup Pedal shiftOther Functions Transferring the Program Change message Stop the external sequencerSwitch to Function mode, and press the Tone Wheel button 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 MessagesRhythm Tone ListTone Wheel Tone ListPop 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 → Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression p 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 Easy Operation List Power on Press the Key10 11 12 16 17 19 20 Easy Operation ListMidi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Index Rec button 38-41 IndexInformation Avis 03124823 ’05-2-7N