Roland FP-3 Changing the Keyboard’s Touch, Hold down the Song button and press the Reverb button

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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard

Changing the Keyboard’s Touch

You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys.

When the instrument is turned on, this is set to “Normal.”

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Hold down the [Song] button and press the [Reverb] button.

The indicators for the [Song] and [Reverb] buttons flash in red.

Press the [-] or [+] buttons to select the touch.

Indicate

Description

 

 

 

 

OFF

The sound plays at one set volume, regardless of the force

(Fixed)

used to play the keys.

 

 

 

A light keyboard touch is selected. You can achieve fortis-

1 (Light)

simo (ff) play with a less forceful touch than usual, so the

keyboard feels lighter. This setting makes it easy to play,

 

 

even for children.

 

 

 

This sets the standard keyboard touch. You can play with

2 (Normal)

the most natural touch. This is the closest to the touch of

 

an acoustic piano.

 

 

 

Here, a heavy keyboard touch is selected. You have to fin-

 

ger the keyboard more forcefully than usual in order to

3 (Heavy)

play fortissimo (ff), so the keyboard touch feels heavier.

 

Dynamic fingering adds even more feeling to what you

 

play.

 

 

3. Press the [Song] button.

The indicators return to their previous state.

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Contents Stylish, Light, Compact Design Main FeaturesFor the U.K Page Additional Precautions Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceContents Front Panel Panel DescriptionsPanel Descriptions Rear PanelMaking Connections Before You PlayBefore you begin making connections, confirm Following Before You Play Installing the Music StandDamper Pedal Connecting PedalsTurning the Power On and Off Turning On the PowerSome Notes on Using Headphones Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and BrillianceConnecting Headphones Turning Off the PowerListening to Internal Songs Playing the KeyboardPlaying Back All Songs Continuously All Song Play Playing the Keyboard Finger the keyboard or press the flashing Tone button Performing with a Variety of SoundsPress one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone Group Press the or + button to select a Tone from the Tone GroupTo 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 Song button Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split PlayPress the or + buttons to adjust the volume balance Hold down the Song button and press the Split buttonHold down the Song button and press the Reverb button Changing the Keyboard’s TouchPress the or + buttons to select the touch Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary Effect Press the Chorus button, getting its indicator to lightAdding Breadth to the Sound Chorus Effect Changing the Depth of Chorus EffectHold down the Reverb button and press the or + Button Press the Reverb button, getting its indicator to lightAdding Reverberation to Sounds The Reverb Effect Changing the Depth of Reverb EffectTransposing the Key of the Keyboard Key Transpose Press the Metronome button to have the metronome sound Using the MetronomePress the or + button to adjust the tempo Changing the TempoPress the Tempo/Rhythm button Changing the VolumeChanging the Beat of Metronome Press the or + button to select the beatPlaying Along with Rhythms What is Session Partner?Playing Along with Rhythms Performing Along With RhythmsPerforming Along With Drum Sounds Performing With Chord PartsHold down the Song button and press the Chord button Press the or + button to select the settingWhat’s a Fill In? Selecting a RhythmChanging Rhythms As You Perform To stop the performance, press the Drums buttonChanging 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 balancePress the Rec button or the Play button to stop recording Recording a PerformanceRecording a Performance Press the Rec buttonPress the Drums button to stop recording Recording a Performance Using RhythmsRecording a Performance Select the Tone or Rhythm to be playedRecording 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 Press the or + button to change the standard pitch Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuningAdjusting the Tuning Hold down the Song button and press the Voice/Winds buttonHold down the Song button and press the Metronome button Changing the Beat PatternPress the or + button to change the beat division Making the Connections Connecting Midi DevicesConnectors How to Enjoy MidiHold down the Song button and press the Guitar/Bass button Midi SettingsMidi Send Channel Settings Switching Local Control On and OffPress 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