Roland FP-3 owner manual Main Features, Stylish, Light, Compact Design

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“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano FP-3.

Main Features

Stylish, Light, Compact Design

The refined design fits in anywhere; and since it is so lightweight and compact, it’s easy to take the instrument with you wherever you go.

Authentic Piano Performances

High-quality concert grand piano tones, along with the Progressive Hammer Action keyboard, which gives more realistic piano touch by providing a heavier feel in the low end and a lighter feel in the upper notes, let you enjoy truly authentic piano performances.

Wide Variety of Tones For Use in Many Musical Genres

In addition to piano tones, the FP-3 offers 40 different onboard tones, which can be used for almost every conceivable style of music.

You can also play Drum Sets with the instrument.

“Session Partner” Lets You Enjoy Playing with a Session-Like Feel

Enjoy true session-like feel while performing along with a “Rhythm” section built upon realistic drum and bass sounds.

You can have the “Rhythm” chord progression advance automatically, or you can specify the chords to be played with your left hand.

Numerous Internal Songs

The FP-3 features four internal demo songs, along with a further fifty internal piano songs.

Experience a Variety of Performances with Dual and Split Functions

Layer two of the FP-3’s many internal tones, play with different tones assigned to the left and right sections of the keyboard, and enjoy many other possibilities in working with Performances.

Keyboard Touch Can Be Set to Match Finger Strength

You can change the keyboard touch so it better suits the finger strength of the person playing the keyboard.

Easy Recording Functions

You can easily record your own performances using simple button operations.

Two Headphone Jacks Provided

The FP-3 comes equipped with two headphone jacks, allowing two people to use headphones simultaneously.

This is a convenient feature for use in lessons, or when playing pieces for four hands.

Includes Line In/Out Jacks

By connecting external audio equipment to the FP-3’s Line Out jacks you can play sounds from the FP-3 through your audio setup, and with a CD player or other such device connected to the Line In jacks, you can then play internal sounds along with FP-3 Performances.

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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Contents Stylish, Light, Compact Design Main FeaturesFor the U.K Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Additional PrecautionsContents Front Panel Panel DescriptionsPanel Descriptions Rear PanelMaking Connections Before You PlayBefore you begin making connections, confirm Following Before You Play Installing the Music StandTurning the Power On and Off Connecting PedalsTurning On the Power Damper PedalConnecting Headphones Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and BrillianceTurning Off the Power Some Notes on Using HeadphonesListening to Internal Songs Playing the KeyboardPlaying Back All Songs Continuously All Song Play Playing the Keyboard Press one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone Group Performing with a Variety of SoundsPress the or + button to select a Tone from the Tone Group Finger the keyboard or press the flashing Tone buttonTo exit Dual Play, press either Tone button Performing With Two Layered Tones Dual PlayPress the Piano button Press the Split button, getting its indicator to lightTo exit Split Play, press the Split button once more Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point Changing TonesUse the Tone buttons and the and + buttons to select Tones Press the or + buttons to adjust the volume balance Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split PlayHold down the Song button and press the Split button Press the Song buttonHold down the Song button and press the Reverb button Changing the Keyboard’s TouchPress the or + buttons to select the touch Adding Breadth to the Sound Chorus Effect Press the Chorus button, getting its indicator to lightChanging the Depth of Chorus Effect Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary EffectAdding Reverberation to Sounds The Reverb Effect Press the Reverb button, getting its indicator to lightChanging the Depth of Reverb Effect Hold down the Reverb button and press the or + ButtonTransposing the Key of the Keyboard Key Transpose Press the or + button to adjust the tempo Using the MetronomeChanging the Tempo Press the Metronome button to have the metronome soundChanging the Beat of Metronome Changing the VolumePress the or + button to select the beat Press the Tempo/Rhythm buttonPlaying Along with Rhythms What is Session Partner?Performing Along With Drum Sounds Performing Along With RhythmsPerforming With Chord Parts Playing Along with RhythmsHold down the Song button and press the Chord button Press the or + button to select the settingChanging Rhythms As You Perform Selecting a RhythmTo stop the performance, press the Drums button What’s a Fill In?Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo Press the + and buttons to adjust the tempoPress the Tempo/Rhythm button to have the tempo Displayed Hold down the Chord button and press the or + button Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord ProgressionPress the Chord button once more To stop the Rhythm, press the Drums button Hold down the Song button and press the Drums button Press the or + button to adjust the volume balanceRecording a Performance Recording a PerformancePress the Rec button Press the Rec button or the Play button to stop recordingRecording a Performance Recording a Performance Using RhythmsSelect the Tone or Rhythm to be played Press the Drums button to stop recordingRecording a Performance Using Rhythms in Split Play Lit in orange Recording Hold down the Song button and press the Rec button Erasing Recorded PerformancesChanging the Damper Pedal’s Resonance Other FunctionsChanging How the Pedals Work Changing the Pitch Lower Tone in Octave Steps Octave Shift Changing How the Pedal Effects Are AppliedOther Functions Adjusting the Tuning Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuningHold down the Song button and press the Voice/Winds button Press the or + button to change the standard pitchHold down the Song button and press the Metronome button Changing the Beat PatternPress the or + button to change the beat division Connectors Connecting Midi DevicesHow to Enjoy Midi Making the ConnectionsMidi Send Channel Settings Midi SettingsSwitching Local Control On and Off Hold down the Song button and press the Guitar/Bass buttonPress the or + button to select the Midi Out Mode Other Functions Setting the Midi Out ModeHold down the Song button and press the Strings/Pad button If you think there’s a problem, read this first TroubleshootingSticks TroubleshootingDisplay Meaning Error Messages/Other MessagesPiano Tone List→ Selecting a Rhythm p Rhythm ListPattern Chord Progression Pattern ListChord Progression Pattern List DM7 Chord Fingering ListChord Fingering List → Listening to Internal Songs p Internal Song ListInternal Song List ProfileHold down the Song button and press the button Easy Operation ListMidi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Index Index Memo Africa InformationAvis 02349012 ’02-7-AE2-61N