Roland VR-760 Main Features, Emphasis on Basic Keyboard Functions for Stage Use, Other Features

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Main Features

Emphasis on Basic Keyboard Functions for Stage Use

■Handles Organ, Piano, and

Synthesizer Parts

The VR-760 is a 76-key portable keyboard that integrates extremely high-quality “organ,” “piano,” and “synthesizer” sounds, so important for bands who need to cover organ, piano, and synthesizer parts, all in one unit. The sections for controlling these three instruments, arranged on the VR-760’s panel in an easy-to-understand layout, can all be used simultaneously.

■Organ Section Equipped with Virtual Tonewheel Sound

Generator

The VR-760 comes with a “virtual tonewheel” sound generator, which uses digital technology to emulate each and every actual element that took part in creating the traditional organ’s sound. The rapid attack is particularly evident when playing glissandos. The instrument is fully polyphonic, providing ideal performance with no dropouts in the sound. Plus, the Quick Firing keyboard effect reproduces the rapid sounding and rebounding touch of the keys so characteristic of organs.

■Equipped with Dedicated

Piano Sound Generator

The piano section features a dedicated modeling sound generator that reproduces the special qualities available only with a piano. The acoustic piano sound simulates the manner in which the damper is not applied to the higher-register range, half damper, and other features, the electric piano includes the sounds produced as a result of the instrument’s construction, including the noises produced when the keys are released and the resonance produced when the keys are played, and even the amp simulation is faithful to the original.

■Synth Sections Includes High-

Quality Backing Tones

The VR-760’s synth section comprises a combination of electronic sounds such as analog synth along with realistic string and other acoustic instrument sounds. Centering on ensemble sounds that are easy for bands to use, pad sounds, and synthesizer sounds, all of these luxurious tones have been selected with the utmost care. The VR-760 also features SRX Wave Expansion slots, so you can use these expanded tones to perform in an even wider variety of musical genres.

■Simple, Intuitive Control Panel

The organ, piano, and synth sections each feature a different

specialized control panel for easier operation, and by storing complex combinations of detailed settings from these sections to the registrations, you can call them up very simply later on. In addition, you can immediately switch to the optimal settings for organ, piano, or synth performances, even while performing in various different modes, just by pressing the ONE TOUCH [ORGAN], [PIANO], or [SYNTH] buttons.

■Greater Expressiveness with

Active Expression

You can use the synth section’s Active Expression function for more expressive power in layered performances and enhanced expression in held notes.

■More Powerful Performances

with the D Beam Controller

Using the D Beam allows the performer to directly infuse their performances with emotional expressiveness. Three functions, specialized for organ, piano, and synth, can be assigned to the D Beam.

■Refined, Attractive Design

With its metallic-colored body and wood side panels, the VR- 760 looks stunning onstage. The side panels are made from real wood, so each instrument is one of a kind, and the nicks and scratches that accumulate with use are a natural characteristic, a sort of “badge of honor.” Enjoy pride of ownership with this truly unique instrument.

*The real wood used in the side panels scratches easily; use proper care in handling the instrument.

Other Features

■Includes Rhythm Function

This feature allows you to play simple and musical rhythmic performances. Use rhythms as you would phrase loops as a practice aid or employ this function as a creative tool when composing songs.

■Full Polyphony Plus 128 Voices

The organ section is fully polyphonic, while the piano and synth sections combine for a total of 128 voices, providing ample voices for layering and other performance effects.

*Some tones may use more than one voice simultaneously, in which case fewer than 128 voices may be audible.

■Huge 96 MB Wave Memory

The VR-760 is equipped with a massive 96 megabyte (when converted in a linear format) wave memory for the piano and synth sections, as well as for the thirty or so tones in the rhythm section, providing extremely high-quality sound.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Additional Precautions Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceUsing Data Cards Before Using CardsInstalling the card protector Other Features Main FeaturesEmphasis on Basic Keyboard Functions for Stage Use Contents Basic Operation of the Synth Part Using the D Beam Controller to Produce Common EffectsAbout the Edit Mode Menu Basic Operation of the Piano PartPiano Settings for Registrations Registration Piano Midi Settings that Act on the VR-760 Globally System MidiSettings of Registration Registration Common Organ Settings for Registrations Registration OrganRecording 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 CordConnect the VR-760 and the external device Connecting the VR-760 to External EquipmentBefore You Begin Playing Before you begin making connections, confirm FollowingConnecting Pedals Installing the Music StandUnit is powered up, and the display’s backlighting comes on Turning the Power On and OffTurning On the Power Turning Off the PowerRestoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset Adjusting the VolumeAdjust the volume using the Master Volume knob Press Cursor button to display the Factory Reset screen Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD ContrastPress the Enter button Edit’s System Basic screen appears Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuneYou are returned to the basic screen Sound Generator Section Overview of the VR-760Basic organization of the VR Keyboard Controller SectionTones and Memories Composition of the VR-760’s PartsMain Screens Basic Operation of the VRBasic Screen Rules Controlling Parts Registrations About the Controller SectionDisplay returns to its previous screen Listening to the Demo SongsSong Name Composer Copyright Press the ONE Touch Organ button Performing with the KeyboardButton Tone Release the Bank button and press the Registration Button Performing with a Variety of TonesExample Call up to Registration Performing with the KeyboardYou can select from the following three types Changing the Volume Level of Each PartPress the Reverb Type button to switch the reverb types Adding Reverberation to the SoundChanging the Overall Tone Quality Master EQ Using the ControllerBender/Modulation Lever Control Pedal AftertouchDamper Pedal Expression 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 buttonPress the Tone Wheel button to select the type of tone Organ SectionChanging the Organ Sound Tone Wheel Changing the Wheel TypeC-2, C-3 Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and ChorusLeakage Noise V-2Second Second Percussion button This button switches Second Percussion on/offThis button switches Third Percussion on/off Adding Crispness to the Sound PercussionPerforming with the Keyboard Soft Soft Percussion button Switches the volume of the percussionPerforming with the Keyboard Slow Slow Percussion button Switches the speed at which the percussion sound will decayPercussion on a tone wheel organ Single Trigger Algorithm Press the Amplifier button to select the type of virtual Turn the Overdrive knob to adjust the amountChanging the Virtual Amp Amplifier Changing the Virtual AmpBrake button Adding the Rotary Speaker Effect Rotary SoundRotary on button SLOW/FAST buttonTones That Change the Piano Tone Basic Operation of the Piano PartPress the Type button to select the type Changing the Characteristics of the Sound Mic/AmpMic Modeling Amp ModelingTremolo PhaserApplying Effects to the Sound Multi Effects ChorusPress the or + button located above SRX Expansion button Basic Operation of the Synth PartTones That Change the Synth Tone Selecting Wave Expansion Board TonesSynth Part p Making Changes to the Tones Tone ModifyTimbre Adding Expression to the Sound Active ExpressionOFF FadeEffects Explanation Using the Advanced FunctionsUsing the D Beam Controller to Produce Common Effects Place your hand over the D Beam controllerUsing the Advanced Functions Adjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam ControllerTo Adjusting Sensitivity of the D Beam Dividing the Keyboard Split Press the Split button to make its indicator lightStyle Beat Measure Playing Rhythm RhythmRhythm begins playing Following display is appear Changing the Rhythm Pattern and TemposPress the Rhythm on button Press Cursor button to go to the Rhythm screenPress the Write button Saving Settings to RegistrationsScreen like the one shown below appears 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 FormatYou can use up to eight characters in naming a file Available characters/symbolsSaving Data to Memory Card Save File Repeat steps 4-5 to input the nameThis function rename file saved to the memory card Loading a File from Memory Card into the VR-760 Load FileRenaming a File Saved to the Memory Card Rename File Press the Cursor button to select filePress the Enter button to delete file Deleting a File Saved to the Memory Card Delete FileRename file Press the Cursor buttons to select fileWhat is V-LINK? Connection Example Using the DV-7PRControlling an External Video Device V-LINK Switching Images with the Registration Buttons How to Use the V-LINK FunctionSwitching Images with the Keyboard System Midi Detailed Settings for Each Function EditAbout the Edit Mode Menu System BasicRegistration Synth Detailed Settings for Each Function EditRegistration Organ Registration PianoSettings Affecting the Overall VR-760 System Basic Basic ProcedureSetting the Keyboard Video Switching During V-LINK Setting the Organ’s Quick Firing Keyboard FunctionChanging the Clock Timing Source Connecting/Disconnecting the Sound Generator and Keyboard Midi Settings that Act on the VR-760 GloballySetting the Device ID Number Switching Rotary Effect Messages Setting the Midi Channel for Each PartSettings of Registration Changing the Sensitivity of Aftertouch Changing the Pitch Bender SettingsSetting of Rhythm Transmitting Midi Tone Data When Switching RegistrationsOrgan Settings for Registrations Setting the Distance from the Rotary Speaker to the Mic Settings the Spread of the SpeakerSettings the Speaker Volume Level Setting the Rotary Shift TimePiano Settings for Registrations Playing Sound Monophonically Synth Settings for RegistrationsSettings Multi-Effect of Synth Part Convenient Functions Utility Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards SRX InfoConnect the VR-760 to Your Sequencer Message indicating that it is completed appears Bulk Dump Temp Bulk Dump AllFactory Reset Using a Memory CardRecording VR-760 Performances to an External Midi Sequencer Connecting External Midi DevicesConnecting to External Sequencer Settings for RecordingVR-760 Connecting External Midi DevicesRecording the Performance About the Local ControlSelecting VR-760 Sounds from An External Midi Device Setting the ChannelsSwitching Registrations Making ConnectionsControlling External Midi Devices with the VR-760 Settings for Controlling an External Midi DeviceConnecting External Midi Devices Switching Tones PC Variation Variation button’s indicator Off Red GreenInstalling 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 MessagesDistortion PhaserEffects/Parameter List OverdriveRotary EnhancerAuto WAH Compressor15 ST.FLANGER Stereo Flanger Stereo DelaySPACE-D Stereo ChorusQuad TAP DLY Effects/Parameter List MOD Delay Modulation DelayTRI TAP DLY Triple Tap Delay Quadruple Tap Delay22 2V PCH Shift 2-voice Pitch Shifter Effects/Parameter List Time Ctrl DLY Time Control DelayFBK PCH Shift Feedback Pitch Shifter ReverbOD Chorus Overdrive Chorus OD Delay Overdrive DelayGated Reverb OD Flanger Overdrive FlangerChorus Delay Dist Flanger Enhancr DelayCHORUS/FLANGER Flanger DelayCHORUS/DELAY FLANGER/DELAYSynth Tone Tone ListRhythm Set List Piano Tone100 Settings You Can Alter and StoreSettings Stored to the System Settings Stored to the Registration101 Shortcut ListChannel Voice Messages Note off Midi ImplementationReceive data 102103 Midi Implementation104 Channel Mode MessagesSystem Realtime Message 105System Exclusive Message 106 Data Transmission Channel Voice Messages Note offData set 1 DT1 Stop 107System Realtime Messages StartIdentity Reply Message 108System Exclusive Messages Universal Non-realtime System Exclusive Message109 Midi Implementation Parameter Address MapRegistration Synth 110Decimal and Hexadecimal Table 111Examples of Actual Midi Messages Ascii Code Table How to calculate the checksum112 Example of an Exclusive Message Calculating a Checksum113 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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