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Roland KF-90 Canceling the Chord Intelligence Function, Assigning Functions to Pedals, 147

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Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings

■Canceling the Chord

Intelligence Function

The Chord Intelligence function (p. 68) is the function in Automatic Accompaniment that instantly recognizes the accompaniment chord that is to be played, merely when you press the key specifying the chord (the root). Although the Chord Intelligence function is normally turned on when you press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button and have Automatic Accompaniment play, you can turn off the Chord Intelligence function in the following screen.

1.Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button to display the Basic screen.

2.At the Basic screen, touch <Options> at the bottom right of the screen.

3.Touch <Arranger Config.> to make the following

screen appear in the display.

fig.08-10.e

4.Touch the <Chord Intelli> to select “ON” or “OFF.”

Indication Description

3.Touch <One Touch Setting> to display a screen

like the one shown below.

fig.08-14.eps

4.Touch the icons to switch On/Off.

This feature is on when the icon has a white background,

and off when the background is black.

Indication Description

Suitable Tone The suitable tone for a Music Style will be selected automatically.

Suitable Tempo The suitable tempo for a Music Style will be selected automatically.

Other Setting Other settings (Style Orchestrator settings, Phrase, etc.) are changed automatically.

The parameters that are turned off do not change, even when the Music Style is changed.

Touch <Exit> to go back to the Arranger Option screen.

■Assigning Functions to Pedals

You can assign a variety of different functions to the soft pedal and the sostenuto pedal.

You can then call up the assigned feature simply by pressing the corresponding pedal.

ON

The Chord Intelligence function can be used.

OFF

The Chord Intelligence function cannot be used.

 

You have to finger all the keys to specify the

 

chord.

 

 

Touch <Exit> to go back to the Arranger Option screen.

■Keeping the Same Tone and Tempo When the Music Style

Changes

Normally, when you select a Music Style, the default setting has the tone in the right hand and the tempo selected automatically. This setting prevents the tempo and tone from changing, even when the Music Style is changed.

All items are set to ON when you turn on the power.

1.Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button to display the Basic screen.

2.At the Basic screen, touch <Options> at the bottom right of the screen.

1.Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button to display the Basic screen.

2.At the Basic screen, touch <Options> at the bottom right of the screen.

3.Touch <Pedal Setting> to display a screen like the

one shown below.

fig.08-13.eps

4.Touch to assign the function to the desired pedal.

Touch <Exit> to go back to the Arranger Option screen.

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KF-90 specifications

The Roland KF-90 digital piano is a remarkable instrument that stands out in the crowded field of portable keyboards. Known for its versatility, the KF-90 is designed for both novice and experienced musicians, providing a wide range of features that make it a perfect choice for practice, performance, or composition.

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The KF-90 boasts an impressive library of sounds, including a rich array of acoustic piano voices, electric pianos, string instruments, and synthesizers. With over 300 built-in tones, musicians will find endless possibilities for creativity. Additionally, the onboard sound engine leverages advanced sampling technology to ensure that the sounds produced are high quality and accurate.

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