Roland FP-5 Other Functions Transferring the Program Change message, Stop the external sequencer

Chapter 4 Other Functions

Transferring the Program Change message

When a setup is switched, a Program Change message is

transmitted.

1.Switch to Function mode, and press the [Setup] button.

2.Hold down the [Setup] button, and press the [-] or [+] button to select bank select MSB, LSB or

Program change (PC).

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flashes in red

Indication	description
OFF	You can use a function assigned to the
	sostenuto(FC1) pedal and the soft(FC2)
	pedal.
FC1	The sostenuto(FC1) pedal is dedicated
	to switching Setup. The function
	assigned to the sostenuto(FC1) pedal
	cannot to be used.
FC2	The soft(FC2) pedal is dedicated to
	switching Setup. The function assigned
	to the soft(FC2) pedal cannot to be used.

3.Press [-] or [+] button to select the number.

4.Exit Function mode to register the setup to the settings (p. 37).

Using the Pedal to Switch Setup (Pedal shift)

You can use the pedal which is connected to the sostenuto(FC1) jack or the soft(FC2) jack as a dedicated switch for selecting Setup in order.

1.Switch to Function mode, and press the [Setup] button.

2.Hold down the [Setup] button, and press the [-] or

[+] button so “SFt” is displayed.

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3.Press the [-] or [+] button to select pedal setting.

Transferring the FP-5’s Settings to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)

You can transfer the contents of FP-5’s Setup settings to an

external MIDI device. This operation is called “bulk dump.”

1.Use a MIDI cable (optional) to connect the FP-5’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector on an external sequencer, or use a USB cable to connect the computer.

2.Switch to Function mode, and press the [Setup] button.

3.Hold down the [Setup] button, and press the [-] or [+] button to select bank select.

“dnP” is displayed, and the [Play/Stop] button’s

indicator begin flashes.

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4.Put the external sequencer in record mode.

5.Press [Play/Stop] to transmit the settings.

After the transmitting is finished, “dnP” is appeared in display.

6.Stop the external sequencer.

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