Roland VR-760 owner manual Making Connections, Setting the Channels, Switching Registrations

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Connecting External MIDI Devices

Playing the VR-760’s Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device

■Making Connections

fig.07-03(Connections)

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

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.

1.Before starting the connection procedure, make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off.

2.After reading “Connecting the VR-760 to External Equipment” (p. 17), connect an audio device/system or headphones.

3.Connect the external MIDI sound device with the MIDI cable as shown in the figure below.

4.As described in “Turning On the Power” (p. 19), turn on the power of each device.

■Setting the Channels

Set the VR-760’s receive channel to match the external MIDI device’s transmit channel.

For instructions on setting the VR-760’s Receive channel, refer to “Setting the MIDI Channel for Each Part” (p. 68).

When both channels are matched, playing the external MIDI device produces sounds from the VR-760’s sound generator.

→For instructions on how to set the transmit channel of the external MIDI device, refer to the owner’s manual for your external MIDI device.

■Selecting VR-760 Sounds from

an External MIDI Device

Transmitting Bank Select (Controller Number 0, 32) and Program Change messages from the external MIDI device to the VR-760 allows you to switch Registrations and Tones.

With the factory settings, the MIDI channels are set as shown below.

Part

Channel

 

 

Organ

1ch

Piano

4ch

Synth

5ch

Switching Registrations

The MIDI messages transmitted by the external MIDI device will be received by the VR-760 to select Registrations as shown in the following table.

Registration

Bank Select

Program Change

Number

MSB

LSB

Number

 

 

 

 

1–64

85

0

1–64

When switching Registrations, you must match the MIDI channel of the transmitting device with the VR-760’s Control channel (p. 68).

When switching the tones in each part, match the MIDI channel of the transmitting device with the VR-760’s Receive channel. However, when the Control channel and the Receive channel are both set to the same channel, the Control channel takes priority, and Registrations are switched.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Additional PrecautionsBefore Using Cards Using Data CardsInstalling the card protector Main Features Other FeaturesEmphasis on Basic Keyboard Functions for Stage Use 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 onAdjusting the Volume Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetAdjust the volume using the Master Volume knob Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD Contrast Press Cursor button to display the Factory Reset screenPress the Enter button Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tune Edit’s System Basic screen appearsYou are returned to the basic screen Basic organization of the VR Overview of the VR-760Keyboard Controller Section Sound Generator SectionTones and Memories Composition of the VR-760’s PartsBasic Operation of the VR Main ScreensBasic Screen Rules Controlling Parts Registrations About the Controller SectionListening to the Demo Songs Display returns to its previous screenSong Name Composer Copyright Performing with the Keyboard Press the ONE Touch Organ buttonButton Tone 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 typesUsing the Controller Changing the Overall Tone Quality Master EQBender/Modulation Lever 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 percussionSwitches the speed at which the percussion sound will decay Performing with the Keyboard Slow Slow Percussion buttonPercussion on a tone wheel organ Single Trigger Algorithm 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 ExplanationAdjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam Controller Using the Advanced FunctionsTo Adjusting Sensitivity of the D Beam 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 appearSaving Settings to Registrations Press the Write buttonScreen 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 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 fileConnection Example Using the DV-7PR What is V-LINK?Controlling an External Video Device V-LINK How to Use the V-LINK Function Switching Images with the Registration ButtonsSwitching Images with the Keyboard 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 ProcedureSetting the Organ’s Quick Firing Keyboard Function Setting the Keyboard Video Switching During V-LINKChanging the Clock Timing Source Midi Settings that Act on the VR-760 Globally Connecting/Disconnecting the Sound Generator and KeyboardSetting the Device ID Number 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 Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards SRX Info Convenient Functions UtilityConnect the VR-760 to Your Sequencer 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 Messages105 System Realtime MessageSystem Exclusive Message Data Transmission Channel Voice Messages Note off 106Data set 1 DT1 System Realtime Messages 107Start StopSystem Exclusive Messages 108Universal Non-realtime System Exclusive Message Identity Reply Message109 Midi Implementation Parameter Address MapRegistration Synth 110111 Decimal and Hexadecimal TableExamples of Actual Midi Messages 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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