Roland RD-300SX owner manual Making a More Consistent Sound Sound Control

Page 30

Performing with the Keyboard

Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time (Bender/Modulation Lever)

While playing the keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the pitch, or to the right to raise the pitch. This is known as Pitch Bend.

You can also apply vibrato by manipulating the lever away from you. This is known as Modulation.

If you move the lever away from you and at the same time move it to the right or left, you can apply both effects simultaneously.

fig.01-25

Pitch Bend

Modulation

The effect obtained when you move the lever may differ according to the tone being used. Additionally, the effect applied by moving the lever is predetermined for each tone, and cannot be changed.

Making a More Consistent Sound ([SOUND CONTROL])

Switching on the Sound Control function suppresses differences in volume for a more consistent sound.

1

Press [SOUND CONTROL], getting its indicator to light.

2

While holding down [SOUND CONTROL], press [INC] or [DEC] to change the type.

Displayed				Description

			Hard Comp	Applies strong compression.
				Applies strong compression.



			Soft Comp	Applies mild compression.
				Applies mild compression.



			Low Boost	Boosts the low end.
				Boosts the low end.



			Mid Boost	Boosts the midrange.
				Boosts the midrange.



			High Boost	Boosts the high end.
				Boosts the high end.

3

To remove this function, press [SOUND CONTROL] once more, extinguishing the indicator.

Sounds may become distorted

with certain tones. In such

instances, lower the zone

volume.

30

Image 30

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 Connecting External Midi Devices ContentsAbout V-LINK 220 Main Features Panel Descriptions Front PanelRear Panel Panel DescriptionsMaking Connections Connect the supplied power cord to the supplied AC adaptorGetting Ready Before you begin making connections, confirm the followingConnecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment Connecting PedalsTurning the Power On and Off Turning On the PowerPress the Power switch on the back of the unit Adjusting the Volume Turning Off the PowerAdjust the volume using the Volume slider Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tune Units of Sound Overview of the RD-300SXBasic Organization of the RD-300SX Basic Operation of the RD- 300SXHold down Edit and press Write Listening to the Demo Demo PlaySong Name Composer/Copyright To stop a song while it is playing, press ONE Touch PianoPerforming with the Keyboard Piano Performances ONE Touch PianoPress ONE Touch Piano Performing with a Variety of Tones Tone Select button for the selected category lightsPlaying Multiple Tones with the Keyboard Switching to Single ModeTurning Dual or Split off turning the indicator off Pressing ONE Touch PianoPerforming with Two Layered Tones Dual Press DUAL, getting the indicator to lightPress Dual once more, and the indicator light goes out 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 Hold down Transpose and press a key Transposing the Key of the Keyboard TransposeHold down Transpose for several seconds Pitch of the tone in semitone Steps Key Transpose pChanging the Keyboard’s Touch Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to FixedPress SHIFT, and the indicator light goes out Hold down Shift and press Lower SelectChanging the Reverb Effect Type Press REVERB, getting its indicator to lightAdding Reverberation to Sounds Reverb Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect Reverb DepthChanging the Depth of Effect Press Multi EFFECTS, getting its indicator to lightAdding a Variety Effects to the Sound Multi Effects Hold down Multi Effects and press INC or DECWhile holding down SHIFT, press Multi Effects Changing the Multi-effects TypeAdding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary Effect Press Organ and select the organ toneMaking a More Consistent Sound Sound Control Turn the Equalizer knobs to adjust the levels in each range Changing the Rhythm Pattern Press Rhythm to make the button indicator lightPlaying Rhythm Rhythm Pattern List pChanging the Rhythm Volume Changing Rhythm TemposPress INC or DEC, or Tone Select buttons to select a Setup Selecting Stored Settings SetupPress SETUP, getting the indicator to light Setup List pPress WRITE, getting the indicator to light Storing Settings to Setups WriteSettings Not Saved in a Setup When Enter is pressed, saving of the Setup beginsPress ONE Touch Piano or Exit to cancel Panel Lock Disabling the Buttons Panel LockWhile holding down EDIT, press Enter How to Make Settings Settings for Each Function EditMaking System Settings System Parameters That Can Be SetSwitching the Pedal’s Polarity Damper Pedal Polarity Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuningAdjusting the Tuning Temperament, Key Selecting the KeynoteMaking the Settings for the USB Driver Switching the Pedal’s Polarity Control Pedal PolarityUsing the Pedal to Switch Setup Setup Pedal Shift Indication Value DescriptionChanging the Pedal Function Control Pedal Function Setup-Related Settings CommonSetting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added MFX Zone Press INC or DEC to select Common, then pressTone Settings Tone Parameter Press INC or DEC to select Tone, then press EnterParameter Value Description Changing the Pitch Fine Tune Changing the Bend Range Bend RangePress INC or DEC to select U-L, then press Enter Setting the Pan Part On/Off PartTurning Each Controller On and Off Bulk Dump Setup Utility Settings UtilityTransferring Setups to External Devices Setup Bulk Dump Bulk Dump TemporaryTransmit play back the data from the external sequencer Restoring Saved Settings to the RD- 300SXPress Enter again to start the Factory Reset operation Press OrganSetting the Midi Tx Mode Switching Local Control On and OffIndication Connecting External Midi Devices Using the RD-300SX As a Master KeyboardWhat’s MIDI? Connecting External Midi Devices Connecting to an External SequencerSettings for Recording Recording the PerformanceMaking Connections Switching SetupsSelecting RD-300SX Sounds from an External Midi Device Number Bank Select Program ChangePress INC or DEC to set the value Display Value Description Switching USB DriversExchanging Midi Messages with Your Computer AgainHold down Shift and press Sound Control How to Use the V-LINKAbout V-LINK 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 PatternShortcut List Setup ListSelecting Stored Settings Setup p What to do OperationMidi Implementation Chart Midi Implementation ChartMain Specifications ConnectorsIndex KEY TouchIndex RhythmFor EU Countries Compliance Information StatementFor the U.K For the USAInformation