Roland GW-7 owner manual System Parameter Functions, Parameter Range Explanation

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USB Functions and System Functions

System Parameter Functions

Parameter

Range

Explanation

 

 

 

LCD Contrast

-20–+20

Adjusts the contrast of the text in the screen.

Local Ctrl

OFF, ON

Refer to “Local Ctrl (Local Control)” (p. 26).

Master Tune

427.4–452.6 Hz

Adjusts the tuning of the entire GW-7. The displayed value is the frequency of the A4 key (middle A).

Transpose

-12–+12

Transposes the pitch of the GW-7 in semitone steps.

Trans Mode

INT,

Selects the part(s) that will be affected by the above Transpose setting.

 

SNG,

INT: Only the keyboard part. Notes received from the MIDI IN connector will not be affected.

 

I+S,

SNG: Only the song parts will be transposed.

 

MID,

I+S: The keyboard part and song part.

 

I+M,

MID: Only notes received from the MIDI IN connector will be transposed.

 

S+M,

I+M: The keyboard part and notes received from the MIDI IN connector.

 

ALL

S+M: The song parts and notes received from the MIDI IN connector will be transposed.

 

 

ALL: All parts and notes received from the MIDI IN connector will be transposed.

P.Bend Range

0–24

Specifies the range of pitch change that can be controlled using the pitch bend controller. (p. 17)

Pedal

EXPRESSION,

Selects the function that will be controlled when you press a separately available pedal connected to the CONTROL PED-

 

CHORD OFF,

AL jack.

 

CHORD TGL,

EXPRESSION: The pedal will function as an Expression pedal.

 

SOSTENUTO,

CHORD OFF: While you keep the pedal depressed, the Chord Assignment function in the left-hand region of the key-

 

SOFT,

board will be turned off, allowing you to play using the entire keyboard.

 

ROTARY S/F,

CHORD TGL: When you press the pedal once, the Chord Assignment function for the left-hand region of the keyboard

 

START/STOP,

will be turned off, allowing you to play using the entire keyboard. When you press the pedal again, the

 

BASS INV,

keyboard will revert to its previous state, and you can use the left-hand region to specify chords.

 

PUNCH I/O

SOSTENUTO: The pedal will function as a Sostenuto pedal. When you press the pedal, notes that are already being held

 

 

down will be sustained. (This function can be used only for the keyboard part.)

 

 

SOFT: The pedal will function as a Soft pedal. Notes you play while holding down the pedal will have a softer tone. (This

 

 

function can be used only for the keyboard part.)

 

 

ROTARY S/F: The pedal will switch the speed of the rotary effect. This is valid only if the ROTARY type is selected for

 

 

MFX. (p. 20)

 

 

START/STOP: The pedal will start/stop the backing or song playback.

 

 

BASS INV: The pedal will switch the Bass Inversion function on/off. (p. 18)

 

 

PUNCH I/O: The pedal will control punch-in and punch-out during song recording. (p. 22)

Pedal Pol

STD, RVS

Switches the polarity of the pedal connected to the CONTROL PEDAL jack. Some pedals will operate in the opposite of

 

 

the expected way when you press them. If you’re using this type of pedal, set this parameter to RVS (reverse). If you’re

 

 

using a Roland pedal (without a polarity switch), use the STD (standard) setting.

Hold Pol

STD, RVS

Switches the polarity of the pedal connected to the HOLD PEDAL jack. (* See “Pedal Pol,” above)

C1

REVERB SEND,

Choose the EFFECT to be controlled when you press [SELECT] to choose REVERB and then turn the C1 knob.

 

CHORUS SEND,

REVERB SEND: Adjusts the send level of each tone to the reverb.

 

PORTA SW,

CHORUS SEND: Adjusts the send level of each tone to the chorus.

 

PORTA TIME,

PORTA SW: Portamento will be applied if you turn the knob to the right, and will not be applied if you turn the knob

 

DECAY TIME,

to the left. (p. 12)

 

VIB RATE,

PORTA TIME: Adjusts the portamento time. Turn toward the right to lengthen the time. (p. 12)

 

VIB DEPTH,

DECAY TIME: Adjusts the decay time. Turn toward the right to lengthen the time. (p. 12)

 

VIB DELAY

VIB RATE: Adjusts the modulation speed of vibrato. Turn toward the right to make the vibrato faster. (p. 12)

 

 

VIB DEPTH: Adjusts the modulation depth of vibrato. Turn toward the right to make the vibrato deeper. (p. 12)

 

 

VIB DELAY: Adjusts the amount of time to pass before vibrato begins. Turn toward the right to lengthen the delay. (p. 12)

C2

Same as “C1”

Choose the EFFECT to be controlled when you press [SELECT] to choose CHORUS and then turn the C2 knob.

 

above

 

Split Ctrl

OFF, ON

Selects whether the controllers (hold pedal, control pedal, pitch bend/modulation) will apply to the Lower Part of Split

 

 

mode.

Metro Time

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4,

Specifies the time signature (the number of beats per measure) for the metronome. (p. 10)

 

5/4, 6/4, 6/8, 9/8

 

Metro Vol

0–127

Adjusts the volume of the metronome. (p. 10)

MIDI TxRx

ALL, KBD, STL,

Refer to “MIDI TxRx (MIDI Transmission/Reception)” (p. 26).

 

SNG, OFF

 

Sync Rx

OFF, ON

Refer to “Sync Rx (MIDI Synchronization)” (p. 26).

P.Bend TxRx

OFF, ON

Refer to “P.Bend TxRx (Pitch Bend Message Transmission/Reception)” (p. 27).

Mod TxRx

OFF, ON

Refer to “Mod TxRx (Modulation Message Transmission/Reception)” (p. 27).

Prog TxRx

OFF, ON

Refer to “Prog TxRx (Program Change Message Transmission/Reception)” (p. 27).

Velocity Rx

OFF, ON

Refer to “Velocity Rx (Velocity Reception)” (p. 27).

Clock Tx

OFF, ON

Refer to “Clock Tx (Clock Message Transmission)” (p. 27).

StartStop Tx

OFF, ON

Refer to “StartStop Tx (Start/Stop/Continue Message Transmission)” (p. 27).

SongPos TxRx

OFF, ON

Refer to “SongPos TxRx (Song Position Pointer Message Transmission/Reception)” (p. 27).

Lyrics Tx

OFF, ON

Refer to “Lyrics Tx (Lyrics Data Transmission)” (p. 27)

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Contents Conventions Used in This Manual For the U.K Protect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop it Important Notes Contents Front Panel Panel DescriptionsRear Panel Connecting a Pedal and Switch Connecting External Equipment, Pedals, and SwitchesIntroduction About the GW-7Playing Sounds from the Keyboard Keyboard Mode Turning the Power On/OffListening to the Demo Song Using Split Mode Restoring the GW-7 to Its Factory SettingsUsing Dual Mode Using the MetronomeSelecting the Tone for the Keyboard Mode Keyboard Mode FunctionsUsing the Favorite Tone Function Octave SettingsEditing a Tone in Detail Editing a ToneSaving a Tone Parameter Range ExplanationOther Functions Using the GW-7 as a Midi Keyboard ControllerPress Select to return to the keyboard channel screen Playing Back a Backing Adding Music Styles Selecting a Music StyleDeleting a Music Style Other Functions Related to Music StylesPerformance Functions Performance Functions and EffectsBeam Controller Assigning the D Beam Controller FunctionPitch Bend and Modulation Using Preset PerformancesAssignable Pedal Selecting a PerformanceOFF, on Performance ParametersAdjusting the Reverb or Chorus Send Level Using EffectsEditing the Effects Enhancer Multi-Effect ListRecording a Song Song FunctionsAll Keyboard Recording Another Song After Previously Recording Using a Foot Switch to Punch-In/Out Saving a Song Deleting a SongMoving the Playback Location of a Song Selecting and Playing a SongMinus-One Playback USB Functions and System Functions System SettingsTransferring Files via USB Parameter Range Explanation System Parameter FunctionsMidi Channels Midi FunctionsMidi Parameters Bulk Dump Using the GW-7 as a Midi Sound ModuleBulk Load Troubleshooting Pitch Is Wrong Sound Is DistortedCho Dual, Cho Split, Rev Main, Rev Dual, Rev Split p Button Tone Category Tone ListsTone Lists Wind World Button Rhythm Category Drum SetsOHH Drum SetsPC 68 CC32 PC 85 CC32 Kick House Kick HipHop Kick SimpleKick SFX Name Tempo Time sign Music StylesDM7 Chord Intelligence Mode 1 settingGM7 Midi Imprementation Chart GW-7 Workstation SpecificationsSound Generator Backing TrackControl Pedal IndexSong For the USA For EU CountriesFor Canada Africa Information