Roland Controlling External Midi Devices with the VR-760, Group Bank Select Program Change

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Connecting External MIDI Devices

Switching Tones

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

Group

Bank Select

Program Change

 

MSB

LSB

Number

 

 

 

 

Piano

87

64

1-9

Synth

87

65

1-18

Synth Active

87

66

1-18

Exp Timbre

 

 

 

The following shows a breakdown of the different Program Change numbers.

Piano Section

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.

■Settings for Controlling an

External MIDI Device

Set the VR-760 as following settings.

1.Hold down the [EDIT] button, and press the REGISTRATION [2] (SYSTEM MIDI) button.

The Edit’s “UTILITY” screen is displayed.

PC Variation

[VARIATION] button’s indicator

 

Off

Red

Green

 

 

 

 

A.Piano

1

2

3

E.Piano

4

5

6

Others

7

8

9

Synth Section

 

 

 

 

 

PC Variation

[VARIATION] button’s indicator

 

Off

Red

Green

 

 

 

 

Strings

1

2

3

Choir/Scat

4

5

6

Brass

7

8

9

Synth Lead

10

11

12

Synth Pad

13

14

15

Bass

16

17

18

→For details on the SRX Series, refer to the owner’s manual for the SRX Series Wave Expansion Board.

2.Press CURSOR [ ][ ] buttons to select the parameter you want to set.

3.Press the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to change the values.

Parameter

Value

 

 

MIDI Tx Mode

EXTERNAL

Tx PC Switch

ON

Ext MIDI Ch

Matching the external device’s

 

transmit and receive channels

Ext Part Assign

BOTH

Note messages are transmitted when you play the keyboard, and tone switching messages are transmitted when you press the [REGISTRATION] buttons.

The tone switching messages transmitted here are the REGISTRATION COMMON Send PC, Send Bank MSB, and Send Bank LSB.

Controlling External MIDI Devices with the VR-760

You can control external MIDI devices with the VR-760.

You can perform by transmitting note messages and tone switching data to an external MIDI sound module. It is also possible to connect a device such as the Edirol DV-7PR and use tone data and keyboard messages to switch images.

■Making Connections

MIDI IN

Sound Module A

MIDI OUT

VR-760

A fixed value for the velocity is transmitted with the MIDI note data from the organ part, due to the Quick Firing keyboard. Additionally, because of the organ’s characteristic rebounding, which occurs when the keys are released, the organ part’s note data is only suitable for controlling the organ sounds of an external sound generating device. We recommend either using the External channel or turning the Quick Firing keyboard function off when controlling an external device.

You can turn the Quick Firing keyboard function off (p. 66).

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Additional PrecautionsUsing Data Cards Before Using CardsInstalling the card protector Other Features Main FeaturesEmphasis on Basic Keyboard Functions for Stage Use Contents Basic Operation of the Piano Part Using the D Beam Controller to Produce Common EffectsAbout the Edit Mode Menu Basic Operation of the Synth PartOrgan Settings for Registrations Registration Organ Midi Settings that Act on the VR-760 Globally System MidiSettings of Registration Registration Common Piano Settings for Registrations Registration PianoControlling External Midi Devices with the VR-760 Recording VR-760 Performances to an External Midi SequencerPanel Descriptions Front PanelPanel Descriptions Organ SectionSynth Section Rear Panel Pedal Jacks DAMPER, EXP, ControlConnecting the Power Cord Before You Begin PlayingBefore you begin making connections, confirm Following Connecting the VR-760 to External EquipmentBefore You Begin Playing Connect the VR-760 and the external deviceInstalling the Music Stand Connecting PedalsTurning Off the Power Turning the Power On and OffTurning On the Power Unit is powered up, and the display’s backlighting comes onRestoring 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 Keyboard Controller Section Overview of the VR-760Basic organization of the VR Sound Generator SectionComposition of the VR-760’s Parts Tones and MemoriesMain Screens Basic Operation of the VRBasic Screen Rules About the Controller Section Controlling Parts RegistrationsDisplay returns to its previous screen Listening to the Demo SongsSong Name Composer Copyright Press the ONE Touch Organ button Performing with the KeyboardButton Tone Performing with the Keyboard Performing with a Variety of TonesExample Call up to Registration Release the Bank button and press the Registration ButtonAdding Reverberation to the Sound Changing the Volume Level of Each PartPress the Reverb Type button to switch the reverb types You can select from the following three typesChanging the Overall Tone Quality Master EQ Using the ControllerBender/Modulation Lever Expression pedal AftertouchDamper Pedal Control PedalBasic Operation of the Organ Part Harmonic Bars That Change the Composition of the Organ Tone5th Root Bar Manual button Performing with the Keyboard What Are Feet?Changing the Wheel Type Organ SectionChanging the Organ Sound Tone Wheel Press the Tone Wheel button to select the type of toneV-2 Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and ChorusLeakage Noise C-2, C-3Adding Crispness to the Sound Percussion This button switches Second Percussion on/offThis button switches Third Percussion on/off Second Second Percussion buttonSwitches the volume of the percussion Performing with the Keyboard Soft Soft Percussion buttonPerforming 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 Changing the Virtual Amp Turn the Overdrive knob to adjust the amountChanging the Virtual Amp Amplifier Press the Amplifier button to select the type of virtualSLOW/FAST button Adding the Rotary Speaker Effect Rotary SoundRotary on button Brake buttonBasic Operation of the Piano Part Tones That Change the Piano ToneAmp Modeling Changing the Characteristics of the Sound Mic/AmpMic Modeling Press the Type button to select the typeChorus PhaserApplying Effects to the Sound Multi Effects TremoloSelecting Wave Expansion Board Tones Basic Operation of the Synth PartTones That Change the Synth Tone Press the or + button located above SRX Expansion buttonMaking Changes to the Tones Tone Modify Synth Part pFade Adding Expression to the Sound Active ExpressionOFF TimbrePlace your hand over the D Beam controller Using the Advanced FunctionsUsing the D Beam Controller to Produce Common Effects Effects ExplanationUsing the Advanced Functions Adjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam ControllerTo Adjusting Sensitivity of the D Beam Press the Split button to make its indicator light Dividing the Keyboard SplitPlaying Rhythm Rhythm Style Beat MeasurePress Cursor button to go to the Rhythm screen Changing the Rhythm Pattern and TemposPress the Rhythm on button Rhythm begins playing Following display is appearPress the Write button Saving Settings to RegistrationsScreen like the one shown below appears Using a Control Pedal Simple Method for Storing to RegistrationsSaving to the Memory Card Formatting the Memory Card for the VR-760 Format Press Cursor button to display the following screenRepeat steps 4-5 to input the name Available characters/symbolsSaving Data to Memory Card Save File You can use up to eight characters in naming a filePress the Cursor button to select file Loading a File from Memory Card into the VR-760 Load FileRenaming a File Saved to the Memory Card Rename File This function rename file saved to the memory cardPress the Cursor buttons to select file Deleting a File Saved to the Memory Card Delete FileRename file Press the Enter button to delete 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 Basic Detailed Settings for Each Function EditAbout the Edit Mode Menu System MidiRegistration Piano Detailed Settings for Each Function EditRegistration Organ Registration SynthBasic Procedure Settings Affecting the Overall VR-760 System BasicSetting 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 Setting the Midi Channel for Each Part Switching Rotary Effect MessagesSettings of Registration Transmitting Midi Tone Data When Switching Registrations Changing the Pitch Bender SettingsSetting of Rhythm Changing the Sensitivity of AftertouchOrgan Settings for Registrations Setting the Rotary Shift Time Settings the Spread of the SpeakerSettings the Speaker Volume Level Setting the Distance from the Rotary Speaker to the MicPiano Settings for Registrations Synth Settings for Registrations Playing Sound MonophonicallySettings Multi-Effect of Synth Part Convenient Functions Utility Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards SRX InfoConnect the VR-760 to Your Sequencer Bulk Dump Temp Bulk Dump All Message indicating that it is completed appearsUsing a Memory Card Factory ResetSettings for Recording Connecting External Midi DevicesConnecting to External Sequencer Recording VR-760 Performances to an External Midi SequencerAbout the Local Control Connecting External Midi DevicesRecording the Performance VR-760Making Connections Setting the ChannelsSwitching Registrations Selecting VR-760 Sounds from An External Midi DevicePC Variation Variation button’s indicator Off Red Green Settings for Controlling an External Midi DeviceConnecting External Midi Devices Switching Tones Controlling External Midi Devices with the VR-760Installing the Wave Expansion Board Installing SRX Series BoardsChecking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards Installing the Wave Expansion BoardInstallation de la carte d’extension Wave French language for Canadian Safety StandardVérification des cartes d’extension audio aprés installation Turning On the Power pTroubleshooting Problem Check SolutionTroubleshooting Piano VOLUME, Synth VolumeAppendices Messages and Error Messages Message Meaning ActionOverdrive PhaserEffects/Parameter List DistortionCompressor EnhancerAuto WAH RotaryStereo Chorus Stereo DelaySPACE-D 15 ST.FLANGER Stereo FlangerQuadruple Tap Delay Effects/Parameter List MOD Delay Modulation DelayTRI TAP DLY Triple Tap Delay Quad TAP DLYReverb Effects/Parameter List Time Ctrl DLY Time Control DelayFBK PCH Shift Feedback Pitch Shifter 22 2V PCH Shift 2-voice Pitch ShifterOD Flanger Overdrive Flanger OD Delay Overdrive DelayGated Reverb OD Chorus Overdrive ChorusDist Flanger Enhancr Delay Chorus DelayFLANGER/DELAY Flanger DelayCHORUS/DELAY CHORUS/FLANGERPiano Tone Tone ListRhythm Set List Synth ToneSettings Stored to the Registration Settings You Can Alter and StoreSettings Stored to the System 100Shortcut List 101102 Midi ImplementationReceive data Channel Voice Messages Note offMidi Implementation 103Channel Mode Messages 104System Realtime Message 105System Exclusive Message 106 Data Transmission Channel Voice Messages Note offData set 1 DT1 Start 107System Realtime Messages StopUniversal Non-realtime System Exclusive Message 108System Exclusive Messages Identity Reply MessageMidi Implementation Parameter Address Map 109110 Registration SynthDecimal and Hexadecimal Table 111Examples of Actual Midi Messages Example of an Exclusive Message Calculating a Checksum How to calculate the checksum112 Ascii Code TableMidi Implementation Chart 113Specifications 114Index 115116 117 Information AfricaAvis 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.

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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.

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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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