Roland RD-300SX owner manual Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard, Switching to Single Mode

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Performing with the Keyboard

Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard

The RD-300SX features four Internal zones (UPPER and LOWER), and one tone can be assigned to each of these zones.

In each zone used, you can have multiple tones layered and played simultaneously or have different tones played in the left and right parts of the keyboard.

These different ways of using tones are referred to as “keyboard modes.” There are three keyboard modes.

Single: One tone is played for the entire keyboard.

Dual: Two tones are layered and played together.

Split: The keyboard is divided into two separate ranges at a certain key (the split point), with different tones played in the left and right ranges.

The two layered parts played in Dual mode are called the UPPER and LOWER parts. In Split mode, UPPER refers to the part played in the right section of the keyboard, while LOWER refers to the part played in the left section of the keyboard.

UPPER is played over the entire keyboard when the RD-300SX is set to Single mode.

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Dual mode

UPPER

LOWER

Split mode

Split point

LOWER

UPPER

Switching to Single Mode

There are two methods you can use to switch from the multiple-tone modes, Dual and Split mode, to Single mode, in which a single tone is used throughout the entire keyboard.

Pressing ONE TOUCH [PIANO]

This applies the piano tone to the entire keyboard, setting the optimal conditions for piano performances.

However, pressing ONE TOUCH [PIANO] disables any settings made up to that point. Be sure to save any settings you want to keep to a Setup (p. 35) before pressing

ONE TOUCH [PIANO].

Turning [DUAL] or [SPLIT] off (turning the indicator off)

In this case, the UPPER tone is applied to the entire keyboard.

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Contents 201a Do not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor Protect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop it Important Notes Contents About V-LINK Connecting External Midi DevicesContents 220 Main Features Panel Descriptions Front PanelRear Panel Panel DescriptionsConnect the supplied power cord to the supplied AC adaptor Getting ReadyMaking Connections Before you begin making connections, confirm the followingConnecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment Connecting PedalsPress the Power switch on the back of the unit Turning the Power On and OffTurning On the Power Adjust the volume using the Volume slider Adjusting the VolumeTurning Off the Power Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tune Overview of the RD-300SX Basic Organization of the RD-300SXUnits of Sound Basic Operation of the RD- 300SXListening to the Demo Demo Play Song Name Composer/CopyrightHold down Edit and press Write To stop a song while it is playing, press ONE Touch PianoPress ONE Touch Piano Performing with the KeyboardPiano Performances ONE Touch Piano Performing with a Variety of Tones Tone Select button for the selected category lightsSwitching to Single Mode Turning Dual or Split off turning the indicator offPlaying Multiple Tones with the Keyboard Pressing ONE Touch PianoPress DUAL, getting the indicator to light Press Dual once more, and the indicator light goes outPerforming with Two Layered Tones Dual Pressing Two Tone Select buttons SimultaneouslyPress SPLIT, getting the indicator to light Keyboard’s Split Point pChanging the Keyboard’s Split Point Hold down Split for several secondsChanging the Tone for a Zone Transposing the Key of the Keyboard Transpose Hold down Transpose for several secondsHold down Transpose and press a key Pitch of the tone in semitone Steps Key Transpose pChanging the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to Fixed Press SHIFT, and the indicator light goes outChanging the Keyboard’s Touch Hold down Shift and press Lower SelectPress REVERB, getting its indicator to light Adding Reverberation to Sounds ReverbChanging the Reverb Effect Type Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect Reverb DepthPress Multi EFFECTS, getting its indicator to light Adding a Variety Effects to the Sound Multi EffectsChanging the Depth of Effect Hold down Multi Effects and press INC or DECChanging the Multi-effects Type Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary EffectWhile holding down SHIFT, press Multi Effects Press Organ and select the organ toneMaking a More Consistent Sound Sound Control Turn the Equalizer knobs to adjust the levels in each range Press Rhythm to make the button indicator light Playing Rhythm RhythmChanging the Rhythm Pattern Pattern List pChanging the Rhythm Volume Changing Rhythm TemposSelecting Stored Settings Setup Press SETUP, getting the indicator to lightPress INC or DEC, or Tone Select buttons to select a Setup Setup List pStoring Settings to Setups Write Settings Not Saved in a SetupPress WRITE, getting the indicator to light When Enter is pressed, saving of the Setup beginsWhile holding down EDIT, press Enter Press ONE Touch Piano or Exit to cancel Panel LockDisabling the Buttons Panel Lock Settings for Each Function Edit Making System Settings SystemHow to Make Settings Parameters That Can Be SetTuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning Adjusting the Tuning Temperament, KeySwitching the Pedal’s Polarity Damper Pedal Polarity Selecting the KeynoteSwitching the Pedal’s Polarity Control Pedal Polarity Using the Pedal to Switch Setup Setup Pedal ShiftMaking the Settings for the USB Driver Indication Value DescriptionSetup-Related Settings Common Setting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added MFX ZoneChanging the Pedal Function Control Pedal Function Press INC or DEC to select Common, then pressParameter Value Description Tone Settings Tone ParameterPress INC or DEC to select Tone, then press Enter Press INC or DEC to select U-L, then press Enter Changing the Pitch Fine TuneChanging the Bend Range Bend Range Turning Each Controller On and Off Setting the PanPart On/Off Part Utility Settings Utility Transferring Setups to External Devices Setup Bulk DumpBulk Dump Setup Bulk Dump TemporaryRestoring Saved Settings to the RD- 300SX Press Enter again to start the Factory Reset operationTransmit play back the data from the external sequencer Press OrganIndication Setting the Midi Tx ModeSwitching Local Control On and Off What’s MIDI? Connecting External Midi DevicesUsing the RD-300SX As a Master Keyboard Connecting to an External Sequencer Settings for RecordingConnecting External Midi Devices Recording the PerformanceSwitching Setups Selecting RD-300SX Sounds from an External Midi DeviceMaking Connections Number Bank Select Program ChangeSwitching USB Drivers Exchanging Midi Messages with Your ComputerPress INC or DEC to set the value Display Value Description AgainHow to Use the V-LINK About V-LINKHold down Shift and press Sound Control Hold down Shift and press Sound Control once again to exitTroubleshooting Problem Check/SolutionTroubleshooting Keyboard is PlayedWhen listening through headphones When listening through speakersEffects List Effect name OverviewEffects List SPACE-D3TAP PAN Sympathetic Error Messages Display MeaningTone List Tone NameTone List Rhythm Set List 106GM2 Standard GM2 Room GM2 Power GM2 Electric Rhythm Set ListGM2 Analog GM2 Jazz GM2 Brush GM2 Orchstra GM2 SFX Rhythm Pattern List Rhythm PatternSetup List Selecting Stored Settings Setup pShortcut List What to do OperationMidi Implementation Chart Midi Implementation ChartMain Specifications ConnectorsIndex KEY TouchIndex RhythmCompliance Information Statement For the U.KFor EU Countries For the USAInformation