Chapter 1 Performance

Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files

1.Connect a microphone.

2.Adjust the volume level and the amount of echo applied.

On the KR-7, use the Vocal Effect function to adjust the echo (p. 38).

You can also enjoy this effect with the Voice Transformer function (p. 39) and Harmonist function (p. 40).

On the KR-5, adjust the echo with the Echo adjustment knob on the instrument’s lower panel (p. 21).

3.Select a song.

If selecting a song on a disk, insert the floppy disk in the disk drive. For instructions on how to select songs, refer to “Playing a Song” (p. 69).

4.Adjust the tempo as required with the Tempo [-] [+] buttons.

5.If necessary, change the key of the song (p. 90).

When you press the [

 

(Play/Stop)] button, the accompaniment starts playing.

 

 

Sing along with the accompaniment.

When you play back a Music File with lyrics, the lyrics appear on screen.

6. Press the [

 

(Play/Stop)] button to stop the accompaniment.

 

 

Commercial music files designed for “karaoke” sing- along are also available. Consult your KR-7/5 dealer when purchasing music files. Refer to “Music Files That the KR-7/5 Can Use” (p. 189).

On the KR-7, lyrics can also be shown on an external display. Refer to “Connecting an External Display (KR-7)” (p. 21).

You can stop lyrics from being displayed. Refer to “Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics)” (p. 93).

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Roland KR7/5 owner manual Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files, Select a song