Roland HP-1 owner manual Convenient4. Convenientfuncti sfunctions, About the Function mode

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Convenient4. Convenientfuncti sfunctions

4.1 About the Function mode

The functions described below need to be set in “Function mode”. After selecting that mode, you can use the HP-1’s keys (on the keyboard) to make the desired settings.

Some of the available functions (Dual balance and Reverb level) have already been discussed and will not be repeated.

A

Key Touch (p. 15)

Sympathetic Reso-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nance (p. 16)

Temperament and tonic (p. 14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

Tuning (p. 13)

Reverb Level (p. 11)

Transposition

 

 

(see below)

Left pedal

(p. 16)

Stretch

(p. 15)

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Dual Balance

(p. 10))

1. Simultaneously press [Demo] and [Reverb] to

2. See the explanations below for the key(s) to press.

enter Function mode (both indicators flash).

 

4.2 Transposing (same fingering, different notes)

You can play in a different key while still using exactly the same fingering. That way, even songs originally written in a difficult key with many (sharps) or (flats) (i.e. with many black keys), can be played in a more convenient way. This is especially useful when you are used to playing a given song in one key, while someone else wants you to play it in another key: just change the Transpose setting and you’re there.

The transposition remains in effect until you change it or until you switch off the HP-1.

[Ex.] Playing in C and sounding in E

1.Simultaneously press [Demo] and [Reverb] to enter Function mode (both indicators flash).

2.Use the “C5”~“B5” notes to select the key.

For our example, press the “E” note in the indicated range.

3.To return to the previous condition, press the “C5” (leftmost note of the indicated range).

4.Press [Demo] and [Reverb] again to leave the

HP-1’s Function mode.

Note: The transposition only applies to the notes you play on the HP-1’s keyboard. It does not apply to note messages received via the MIDI IN connector.

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Authentic piano performances Eight Tones for a wide variety of musical genresCaptures the brilliant resonance Extended high-frequency responsePage English Power Supply PlacementMaintenance Additional PrecautionsContents Panel2descriptions. Panel descriptions Front panelRear panel Connecting the power cord Setting up the music standAbout the adjuster Main operations Turning the power on and off Adjusting the volume Turning off the power Turn the volume all the way downListening to the demo songs Selecting soundsPlaying/stopping the demo songs Playing one sound at a timePlaying two sounds at a time Dual Switching the Reverb effect on and off Setting the Reverb levelRepeat the above to switch the Reverb back off or on again Adding ReverbAbout the Function mode Convenient4. Convenientfuncti sfunctionsTransposing same fingering, different notes Ex. Playing in C and sounding in EMaster Tuning Setting the reference pitch to 442Hz straight awaySounding the A4 note Lowering/ raising the reference pitchInitial setting Equal temperament Changing the temperamentTonic Selecting the tuning curve Stretch Tuning Setting the key touchChanging the damper pedal’s resonance Selecting the function of the left pedalTo once again select the Soft function Connecting to Midi devices Selecting the Midi transmit channelConnection examples Perform on the HP-1 to play a Midi sound generatorSwitching Local Control on and off Connecting audio equipment Connecting to a computerConnection examples Troubleshooting When the HP-1 is connected to an external deviceAppendix7. Appendix Specifications