Roland RD-300GX Main Specifications

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Main Specifications

RD-300GX: Digital Piano

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* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

Keyboard Section

Keyboard

88 keys (PHA alpha II Keyboard)

Sound Generator Section

Conforms to General MIDI 2 System, 88-key Stereo Multi-sampled Piano Sound

Part

16 Parts

Maximum Polyphony

128 voices

Wave Memory

128 MB (16-bit linear equivalent)

Tones

Normal Tones: 110

General MIDI 2 Tones: 256

Rhythm Sets: 5

General MIDI 2 Rhythm Sets: 9

Setups

32

Effects

Multi-Effects: 78 types

Reverb: 6 types

Sound Control

2-band Digital Equalizer

SMF/Audio File Player

File Format

Standard MIDI File: format-0/1,

Audio File: WAV, AIFF (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear), MP3

Audio File can be played with Audio Key Function.

Connectors

Connectors

Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type

DAMPER Pedal

CONTROL Pedal

MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)

USB Connectors (MIDI, MEMORY)

Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type

DC IN Jack

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensions

1438 (W) x 337 (D) x 141 (H) mm

56-5/8 (W) x 13-5/16 (D) x 5-9/16 (H) inches

Weight

16.4 kg / 36 lbs 3 oz

Others

Rhythm Patterns

200 patterns

Display

16 characters, 2 lines (Backlit LCD)

Controllers

Zone Level slider x 3

Equalizer knob x 2

Pitch Bend/Modulation lever

Assignable Switches (S1, S2)

Internal Memory

1 M bytes

Power Supply

DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)

Power Consumption

11 W

Accessories

Owner’s Manual

CD-ROMs (Audio Key Utilitiy 2, SONAR LE)

Damper Pedal (DP-8)

AC Adaptor, Power Cord

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Contents

Main Page Introduction About the Manual Do not insert foreign objects Avoid extended use at high volume Use only the included power cord USING THE UNIT SAFELY Important Notes Power Supply Other Cautions Servicing Location USB Memory Handling Floppy Disk Handling CD Handling Contents Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones ................................................60 Panel Descriptions l ZONE LEVEL/CONTROL EQUALIZER/EFFECTS 10. 9. 8. 6 7 8 9 5 10 Page Getting Ready If using the KS-12 stand If using the KS-18Z stand If you place the RD-300GX on a stand, you must use the KS-12 or KS-18Z (sold separately). Connecting the AC Adaptor Connecting the External Equipment to RD-300GX Before you begin making connections, confirm the following. Connect the RD-300GX and external devices. Connecting Pedals Turning On the Power Turning the Power On and Off Turning Off the Power Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Display Contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob) Connect your USB memory to the USB MEMORY connector located on the RD-300GXs rear panel. Using a USB Memory Connecting a USB Memory Overview of the RD-300GX Zone Part Tone Sound Generator Section Basic Operation Main Screens About the Function Buttons Editing a Value Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY) 5. Performance Press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button. Piano Performances (ONE TOUCH [PIANO] Button) Performing with a Variety of Tones (TONE SELECT Buttons) Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard Performing with Layered Tones ([DUAL] Button) Playing Different Tones in Two Different Sections of the Keyboard ([SPLIT] Button) Pressing Two TONE SELECT buttons Simultaneously Changing the Keyboards Split Point Changing the Tone for a Zone (ZONE SELECT Button) Adjusting the Volume Level for Individual Zones (ZONE LEVEL Sliders) Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE] Button) Adding Reverberation to the Sound ([REVERB] Button) Changing the Reverb Effect Type Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect Changing the Sounds Pitch in Real Time (Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever) Adding Liveliness to the Sound ([SOUND CONTROL] Button) Adjusting the Levels of Each Frequency Range (EQUALIZER Knobs) Changing the Frequency of the Low and High Ranges Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Playing Rhythm ([SONG/RHYTHM] Button) Page Changing Rhythm Volume Playing Songs ([SONG/RHYTHM] Button) Changing Song Tempos Fast-forwarding or Rewinding a Song 1. 2. Performing with Audio Files ([AUDIO KEY] Button) Performing with Audio Files from USB Memory Play a key B 0B1. Caution when Playing Back Audio Files Performing with Audio Files that are Built Into the RD-300GX Adjusting the Volume of Audio Key How do I access the Audio Key screen again while keeping the audio file playing? Page Applying Effects to the Sound ([MULTI EFFECTS] Button) Changing the Depth of Effect Page Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP] Button) Storing Settings to Setups ([WRITE] Button) When the [ENTER] button is pressed, saving of the Setup begins. 7. 8. Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard About MIDI Connectors Whats MIDI? Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to set the transmit channel for each Zone. Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (MIDI OUT Channel) Press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the EXTERNAL indicator is lit. Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device (MSB/LSB/PC) Page Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts ([EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] Button) Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to set the value. Press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the EXTERNAL indicator is lit. Setting the Key Range (KRL/KRU) Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones (Piano Designer) Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Adjusting the Resonance of the Aliquot Strings (Duplex Scale) Adjusting the Resonant Sounds when the Keys are Pressed (String Resonance) Adjusting the String Resonance Produced when a Key is Released (Key Off Reso.) Adjusting the Sound of the Hammer Strike (Hammer Noise) Precise Modification of Chord Sonorities (Stretch Tune) Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch/Ofst) Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity) Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velo Delay Sens) Changing How Volume Responds to the Velocity (Key Touch Mode) Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) Parameters that can be Set Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to set the value. Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to light. Making System Settings (System) Tuning to Other Instruments Pitches (Master Tune) Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume) Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups (SETUP Ctrl Ch.) Making the Settings for the USB Driver (USB Driver) Changing the USB Memory Setting (USB Memory Mode) Switching the Pedals Polarity (Damper Polarity/Control Polarity) Selecting the Indicator Mode (Indicator Mode) Selecting the Number of Parts (Part Mode) Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament) Selecting the Keynote (Temperament Key) Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) Setup-Related Settings (Common) Setting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added (MFX Zone) Changing the Pedal Function (Ctrl Pedal Func) Tone Settings (Tone Parameter) (Reverb Amount) Changing Tone Elements (Attack Time/Release Time/Cutoff Freq/Resonance/Decay Time) Making the Settings for Each Zone Individually (Zone Parameter) Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose) Turning the Controllers in Each Zone On and Off Part On/Off (Part Switch) File Management (File) Page Page Page Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to light. Press the [ENTER] button. Formatting Memory (Format) Settings Related to Song Playback (Song Function) Selecting the Song Playback Method (Play Mode) Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Trans) Utility Settings (Utility) Connecting External MIDI Devices Recording RD-300GX Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer Connecting External MIDI Devices Perform on the RD-300GX. About the Local Switch Recording the Performance When the performance is finished, stop recording with the external sequencer. Exiting Rec Mode RD-300GX Sequencer Keyboard Controller Section Playing the RD-300GXs Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device Making Connections Selecting RD-300GX Sounds from an External MIDI Device Switching Setups Connecting to Your Computer Connecting to a Computer via the USB MIDI Connector Caution What is the USB MIDI Driver? About V-LINK Troubleshooting Check the ON/OFF settings for the [MULTI EFFECTS] button, MFX Zone and level settings. No Sound Power Not Coming On Troubleshooting Sound is Distorted Tone Doesnt Change Tones are Altered Troubleshooting Sound is Cut Off Pitch is Odd Sound Keeps Playing When Key is Pressed Error Messages/Other Messages Error Messages Other Messages Effect List Page Page Page Tone List VOICE/SYNTH BRASS/WINDS GUITAR/BASS STRINGS/PAD Tone List RHY/GM2 Tone List Rhythm Set List Rhythm Set List * - - - - -: No sound. Rhythm Set List * - - - - -: No sound. Rhythm Pattern List No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern Setup List Shortcut List [RHY/GM2] [VOICE/SYNTH] MIDI Implementation Chart Main Specifications RD-300GX: Digital Piano Index A F E D L R P O T U Z W V As of Oct. 1, 2007 (ROLAND) Information distributor in your country as shown below. NORTH AMERICA MIDDLE EAST ASIA Page DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement NOTICE AVIS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT