Functions Assigned to the Keyboard

Convenient Functions

Demo Song

While holding down the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, press the corresponding key.

 

Volume

 

 

Electric

Electric

Harpsi-

Vibra-

Pipe

Tempo

Beat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverb Chorus

Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1

Piano 2

chord

phone

Organ Strings

 

 

 

 

Sound On/Off

Play

Rec

Demo Song

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tone

Metronome

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

Key Transpose

Changing

Master Tuning

Volume Balance

(P. 25)

keyboard touch

(P. 26)

in Dual Play (P. 27)

 

sensitivity (P. 25)

 

 

Functions for Temperament

fig.11-00.e

Electric

Electric

Harpsi-

Vibra-

Pipe

Strings

Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1

Piano 2

chord

phone

Organ

Tone

 

Volume

 

 

Electric

Electric

Harpsi-

Vibra-

Pipe

Tempo

Beat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverb Chorus

Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1

Piano 2

chord

phone

Organ Strings

 

 

 

 

Sound On/Off

Play

Rec

Demo Song

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While holding down the [Piano 1], [Electric Piano 1], and [Harpsichord] buttons, press the corresponding key.

 

Tone

Metronome

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

Changing the

Selecting the

Selecting the

Tuning Curve (P. 29)

Temperament

Tonic (P. 28)

 

(P. 28)

 

Functions for MIDI

fig.11-00.e

Electric

Electric

Harpsi-

Vibra-

Pipe

Strings

Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1

Piano 2

chord

phone

Organ

While holding down the [Piano 1], [Piano 2],

and [Harpsichord] buttons, press the corresponding key.

Tone

 

Volume

 

 

Electric

Electric

Harpsi-

Vibra-

Pipe

Tempo

Beat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverb Chorus

Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1

Piano 2

chord

phone

Organ Strings

 

 

 

 

Sound On/Off

Play

Rec

Demo Song

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tone

Metronome

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

Setting the MIDI Channel (P. 33)

Omni On/Off (P. 33)

Local On/Off (P. 32)

Program Changes On/Off (P. 34)

Control Changes On/Off (P. 35)

Transmission of playback data On/Off (P. 35)

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Roland MP-500 Functions Assigned to the Keyboard, Convenient Functions, Functions for Temperament, Functions for Midi

MP-500 specifications

The Roland MP-500 is a powerful and versatile digital piano tailored for both professional musicians and passionate hobbyists. Renowned for its rich sound palette and exceptional playing experience, the MP-500 combines advanced technologies with user-friendly features.

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