Roland VR-760 Changing the Virtual Amp Amplifier, Adding distortion to the sound Overdrive

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Performing with the Keyboard

■Changing the Virtual Amp (Amplifier)

fig.04-16(AmpKnobs)

Changing the Virtual Amp

Switches the frequency response and cabinet resonance of the virtual amp.

1. Press the [AMPLIFIER] button to select the type of virtual

amp.

The amp type will change each time you press the [AMPLIFIER] button.

Type

Explanation

 

 

TYPE 1

Characteristics of the most frequently used rotary speakers.

TYPE 2

Characteristics of the large vacuum tube amps that were an indis-

 

pensable element of the British hard rock of the 70’s, and that con-

 

tinue to be favored by many hard rock guitarists.

TYPE 3

The character of a rotary speaker often used for rock organ.

TYPE4

This adds the characteristic rotary speaker sound used for a wide

 

range of tones, from a clean sound to heavy overdrive. What’s

 

more, a new type of system is used that allows you to change the

 

amount of overdrive without causing the volume to change, mak-

 

ing level settings a breeze.

Adding distortion to the sound (Overdrive)

Overdrive is an effect which distorts the sound. By distorting the sound, you can create the intense organ sounds that are frequently used in styles, such as hard rock.

2. Turn the [OVERDRIVE] knob to adjust the amount of

overdrive.

Rotate fully right: The distortion effect will be at maximum.

Rotate fully left: No effect.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Additional PrecautionsInstalling the card protector Before Using CardsUsing Data Cards Emphasis on Basic Keyboard Functions for Stage Use Main FeaturesOther Features Contents About the Edit Mode Menu Using the D Beam Controller to Produce Common EffectsBasic Operation of the Piano Part Basic Operation of the Synth PartSettings of Registration Registration Common Midi Settings that Act on the VR-760 Globally System MidiOrgan Settings for Registrations Registration Organ Piano Settings for Registrations Registration PianoRecording VR-760 Performances to an External Midi Sequencer Controlling External Midi Devices with the VR-760Front Panel Panel DescriptionsOrgan Section Panel DescriptionsSynth Section Pedal Jacks DAMPER, EXP, Control Rear PanelBefore You Begin Playing Connecting the Power CordBefore You Begin Playing Connecting the VR-760 to External EquipmentBefore you begin making connections, confirm Following Connect the VR-760 and the external deviceConnecting Pedals Installing the Music StandTurning On the Power Turning the Power On and OffTurning Off the Power Unit is powered up, and the display’s backlighting comes onAdjust the volume using the Master Volume knob Adjusting the VolumeRestoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset Press the Enter button Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD ContrastPress Cursor button to display the Factory Reset screen You are returned to the basic screen Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuneEdit’s System Basic screen appears Basic organization of the VR Overview of the VR-760Keyboard Controller Section Sound Generator SectionTones and Memories Composition of the VR-760’s PartsBasic Screen Rules Basic Operation of the VRMain Screens Controlling Parts Registrations About the Controller SectionSong Name Composer Copyright Listening to the Demo SongsDisplay returns to its previous screen Button Tone Performing with the KeyboardPress the ONE Touch Organ button Example Call up to Registration Performing with a Variety of TonesPerforming with the Keyboard Release the Bank button and press the Registration ButtonPress the Reverb Type button to switch the reverb types Changing the Volume Level of Each PartAdding Reverberation to the Sound You can select from the following three typesBender/Modulation Lever Using the ControllerChanging the Overall Tone Quality Master EQ Damper Pedal AftertouchExpression pedal Control PedalHarmonic Bars That Change the Composition of the Organ Tone Basic Operation of the Organ Part5th Root Performing with the Keyboard What Are Feet? Bar Manual buttonChanging the Organ Sound Tone Wheel Organ SectionChanging the Wheel Type Press the Tone Wheel button to select the type of toneLeakage Noise Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and ChorusV-2 C-2, C-3This button switches Third Percussion on/off This button switches Second Percussion on/offAdding Crispness to the Sound Percussion Second Second Percussion buttonPerforming with the Keyboard Soft Soft Percussion button Switches the volume of the percussionPercussion on a tone wheel organ Single Trigger Algorithm Switches the speed at which the percussion sound will decayPerforming with the Keyboard Slow Slow Percussion button Changing the Virtual Amp Amplifier Turn the Overdrive knob to adjust the amountChanging the Virtual Amp Press the Amplifier button to select the type of virtualRotary on button Adding the Rotary Speaker Effect Rotary SoundSLOW/FAST button Brake buttonTones That Change the Piano Tone Basic Operation of the Piano PartMic Modeling Changing the Characteristics of the Sound Mic/AmpAmp Modeling Press the Type button to select the typeApplying Effects to the Sound Multi Effects PhaserChorus TremoloTones That Change the Synth Tone Basic Operation of the Synth PartSelecting Wave Expansion Board Tones Press the or + button located above SRX Expansion buttonSynth Part p Making Changes to the Tones Tone ModifyOFF Adding Expression to the Sound Active ExpressionFade TimbreUsing the D Beam Controller to Produce Common Effects Using the Advanced FunctionsPlace your hand over the D Beam controller Effects ExplanationTo Adjusting Sensitivity of the D Beam Adjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam ControllerUsing the Advanced Functions Dividing the Keyboard Split Press the Split button to make its indicator lightStyle Beat Measure Playing Rhythm RhythmPress the Rhythm on button Changing the Rhythm Pattern and TemposPress Cursor button to go to the Rhythm screen Rhythm begins playing Following display is appearScreen like the one shown below appears Saving Settings to RegistrationsPress the Write button Simple Method for Storing to Registrations Using a Control PedalSaving to the Memory Card Press Cursor button to display the following screen Formatting the Memory Card for the VR-760 FormatSaving Data to Memory Card Save File Available characters/symbolsRepeat steps 4-5 to input the name You can use up to eight characters in naming a fileRenaming a File Saved to the Memory Card Rename File Loading a File from Memory Card into the VR-760 Load FilePress the Cursor button to select file This function rename file saved to the memory cardRename file Deleting a File Saved to the Memory Card Delete FilePress the Cursor buttons to select file Press the Enter button to delete fileControlling an External Video Device V-LINK Connection Example Using the DV-7PRWhat is V-LINK? Switching Images with the Keyboard How to Use the V-LINK FunctionSwitching Images with the Registration Buttons About the Edit Mode Menu Detailed Settings for Each Function EditSystem Basic System MidiRegistration Organ Detailed Settings for Each Function EditRegistration Piano Registration SynthSettings Affecting the Overall VR-760 System Basic Basic ProcedureChanging the Clock Timing Source Setting the Organ’s Quick Firing Keyboard FunctionSetting the Keyboard Video Switching During V-LINK Setting the Device ID Number Midi Settings that Act on the VR-760 GloballyConnecting/Disconnecting the Sound Generator and Keyboard Switching Rotary Effect Messages Setting the Midi Channel for Each PartSettings of Registration Setting of Rhythm Changing the Pitch Bender SettingsTransmitting Midi Tone Data When Switching Registrations Changing the Sensitivity of AftertouchOrgan Settings for Registrations Settings the Speaker Volume Level Settings the Spread of the SpeakerSetting the Rotary Shift Time Setting the Distance from the Rotary Speaker to the MicPiano Settings for Registrations Playing Sound Monophonically Synth Settings for RegistrationsSettings Multi-Effect of Synth Part Connect the VR-760 to Your Sequencer Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards SRX InfoConvenient Functions Utility Message indicating that it is completed appears Bulk Dump Temp Bulk Dump AllFactory Reset Using a Memory CardConnecting to External Sequencer Connecting External Midi DevicesSettings for Recording Recording VR-760 Performances to an External Midi SequencerRecording the Performance Connecting External Midi DevicesAbout the Local Control VR-760Switching Registrations Setting the ChannelsMaking Connections Selecting VR-760 Sounds from An External Midi DeviceConnecting External Midi Devices Switching Tones Settings for Controlling an External Midi DevicePC Variation Variation button’s indicator Off Red Green Controlling External Midi Devices with the VR-760Installing SRX Series Boards Installing the Wave Expansion BoardInstalling the Wave Expansion Board Checking the Installed Wave Expansion BoardsFrench language for Canadian Safety Standard Installation de la carte d’extension WaveTurning On the Power p Vérification des cartes d’extension audio aprés installationProblem Check Solution TroubleshootingPiano VOLUME, Synth Volume TroubleshootingAppendices Message Meaning Action Messages and Error MessagesEffects/Parameter List PhaserOverdrive DistortionAuto WAH EnhancerCompressor RotarySPACE-D Stereo DelayStereo Chorus 15 ST.FLANGER Stereo FlangerTRI TAP DLY Triple Tap Delay Effects/Parameter List MOD Delay Modulation DelayQuadruple Tap Delay Quad TAP DLYFBK PCH Shift Feedback Pitch Shifter Effects/Parameter List Time Ctrl DLY Time Control DelayReverb 22 2V PCH Shift 2-voice Pitch ShifterGated Reverb OD Delay Overdrive DelayOD Flanger Overdrive Flanger OD Chorus Overdrive ChorusChorus Delay Dist Flanger Enhancr DelayCHORUS/DELAY Flanger DelayFLANGER/DELAY CHORUS/FLANGERRhythm Set List Tone ListPiano Tone Synth ToneSettings Stored to the System Settings You Can Alter and StoreSettings Stored to the Registration 100101 Shortcut ListReceive data Midi Implementation102 Channel Voice Messages Note off103 Midi Implementation104 Channel Mode MessagesSystem Exclusive Message 105System Realtime Message Data set 1 DT1 Data Transmission Channel Voice Messages Note off106 System Realtime Messages 107Start StopSystem Exclusive Messages 108Universal Non-realtime System Exclusive Message Identity Reply Message109 Midi Implementation Parameter Address MapRegistration Synth 110Examples of Actual Midi Messages 111Decimal and Hexadecimal Table 112 How to calculate the checksumExample of an Exclusive Message Calculating a Checksum Ascii Code Table113 Midi Implementation Chart114 Specifications115 Index116 117 Africa InformationAvis 03128590 ’03-6-5N

VR-760 specifications

The Roland VR-760 is a versatile stage keyboard designed to cater to the requirements of both live performers and studio musicians. With a blend of organ sounds, electric pianos, and synthesizer textures, the VR-760 stands out for its exceptional sound quality and user-friendly interface.

One of the standout features of the VR-760 is its extensive collection of sounds optimized for live performance. It comes equipped with a sophisticated organ section that offers a range of vintage and modern tones. Musicians can achieve classic rotary speaker effects, which are essential for creating an authentic organ sound. The keybed is designed for expressiveness, ensuring that all nuances are captured, making it ideal for dynamic playing.

Additionally, the VR-760 features high-quality electric pianos that replicate the sounds of legendary models. With an expansive library of piano sounds, the keyboard allows for seamless transitions between soft ballads and powerful driving riffs, catering to various genres. The layered sound functionality enables users to combine multiple sounds for a richer audio experience.

The synthesizer section of the VR-760 includes extensive waveform options and modulation capabilities. Users can explore a wide range of synthesis styles, allowing them to manipulate sounds in real-time during performances. The advanced sound engine ensures that the sounds generated remain rich and full, even when heavily modulated.

Another key highlight of the VR-760 is its built-in effects processing, which includes reverb, delay, and chorus settings. These effects can be easily applied to enhance the overall sound output, providing a higher level of polish without the need for external equipment. The intuitive interface allows performers to adjust these effects quickly, ensuring seamless transitions between different sounds and styles during a live show.

Portability is also a major benefit of the Roland VR-760. Weighing in at a manageable size, it is suitable for gigging musicians who travel frequently. The robust construction ensures that it can withstand the rigors of the road while delivering reliable performance night after night.

Lastly, the VR-760 offers seamless connectivity options, including MIDI and USB ports. This makes it easy to integrate with other devices, such as computers or external sound modules, enhancing its versatility in both performance and recording setups.

In summary, the Roland VR-760 combines powerful sounds, user-friendly controls, and portable design, making it a standout choice for musicians seeking a high-quality stage keyboard that does not compromise on performance.
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