Midi Input/Output Settings, OFF Strings, Off | Roland VR-700

Various Settings (Function mode)

MIDI Input/Output Settings

With the Group already selected, press the [+] button or [–]button until

is shown in the display.

*Settings for parameters other than Local Control are saved in system memory. After editing these, press the [WRITE] button to save the settings in system memory (p. 51).

	Button	Parameter	Value	Factory setting

		Local Control
		Internally connects (ON) or disconnects (OFF) the sound generator of
		the organ sounds and ensemble sounds with the keyboard and other
	[PIANO]	controllers (p. 65).	OFF, ON	ON
	[PIANO]	* To prevent problems such as there being no sound, the Local Control	OFF, ON	(at power-up)
				(at power-up)
		setting is automatically turned on when you turn on the power.
		* If you turn Local Control off, the keyboard unit connected to the MIDI
		PEDAL IN connector will be disconnected from the sound generator.

		Device ID
	[E.PIANO]	Specifies the ID number used to identify units when using system	17–32	17
		exclusive messages to change the VR-700’s settings.

		Sub Keyboard Function	OFF,
	[STRINGS]	Specifies the part that will be played by a keyboard connected to the	-U- (UPPER),	OFF
		MIDI IN connector (p. 66).	-L- (LOWER)

		MIDI Thru Switch
	[CHOIR/SCAT]	Specifies whether messages received at the MIDI IN connector will be	OFF, ON	ON
		transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector (p. 66).

		USB MIDI Thru Switch
	[BRASS]	Specifies whether MIDI Thru will be used on the computer when the USB	OFF, ON	OFF
		MIDI connector is connected to your computer (p. 67).

		Transmit Program Change Switch
	[SYNTH LEAD]	Specifies whether the corresponding MIDI message will be transmitted	OFF, ON	ON
		when you switch Favorites.

		Receive Program Change Switch
	[SYNTH PAD]	Specifies whether incoming program change messages will switch	OFF, ON	ON
		Favorites.

	[GUITAR]	Upper Organ MIDI Channel	1–16	1
	[GUITAR]	Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel for the upper organ (p. 65).	1–16	1


	[BASS]	Lower Organ MIDI Channel	1–16	3
	[BASS]	Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel for the lower organ (p. 65).	1–16	3


	[OTHERS]	Pedal Organ MIDI Channel	1–16	2
	[OTHERS]	Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel for the pedal organ (p. 65).	1–16	2

* The shaded parameters are stored in system memory.

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Roland VR-700 important safety instructions Midi Input/Output Settings, OFF Strings, Off

Contents

Copyright 2010 Roland Corporation Important Safety Instructions Using the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Before Using USB Memories Power SupplyPlacement Maintenance Additional Precautions Contents Playing Ensemble Sounds Appendix Convention used in this manual Pursuit of Excellence-Redefining the Basic Stage Keyboard Features of the VR-700 Beautifully refined design Equipped with player featureEnsemble section offers high-quality piano and synth sounds Easy operation-geared for live performances Top Panel Names of Things and What They Do Display section Organ sectionEnsemble section RHYTHM/SONG Favorite section About the phone jacks Rear Panel Getting Ready Connecting the Power CordPlacing the VR-700 on the KS-G8 Stand Switch off the power to any connected external equipment Turning the Power On/OffTurning the Power On Turning the Power Off Connecting a Pedal Keyboard Connecting PedalsConnecting an Expression Pedal and Damper Pedal About the XLR connector Output connectors Connecting Playback EquipmentConnecting an Amp and Speakers Connecting Headphones Tighten the two screws to fasten the music rest in place Connecting USB MemoryAttaching the Music Rest Remove the two music rest fastening screws from Rear panel Simultaneously press the RHYTHM/SONG button Adjusting the VolumeUse the Volume knob to adjust the volume Listening to the Demo Songs Bank number Favorite number Indications when editing settingsIndications in Function mode Indications in the Display Turning the Lock Function On/Off Controls That can be Operated Even While Locked Press the FUNCTION/ENTER button Restoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset Upper Part When using an external Midi keyboardPlaying the VR-700 About the VR-700’s Parts Organ sounds When using a pedal keyboardOrgan Sounds and Ensemble Sounds Pedal Part Layering Ensemble Sounds Adjusting the ensemble sound’s volumeChanging the ensemble sound’s variation Ensemble sound Layering Two Ensemble SoundsAssigning an ensemble sound to the lower part Assigning an ensemble sound to the pedal part Ensemble sound Adjusting the volume balance of the ensemble soundsVolume Ensemble sound Lights red Lights green Ensemble sound Fig.ens-assign16.eps Lights green Ensemble sound Playing Only the Organ Sound Switching a layered part to only the ensemble soundPlaying Organ Sounds or Ensemble Sounds Individually Playing Only an Ensemble Sound Playing the upper part and lower part Playing the Sounds of Two Parts on the Keyboard SplitPlaying the upper part and pedal part Octave Boundary Between Upper and Lower Parts Split PointHow the Split Point Is Shown Changing the split point Usable range of the D Beam controller Using the D Beam Controller to Modify the SoundBeam Effects Effects applied to ensemble sounds What is a Ring Modulator? What is the Wheel Brake?What is a Spring Reverb? Varying the Sound in Real Time Harmonic Bars ’ volumeCreating Organ Sounds About Virtual Tonewheel Sound Generators Press the Manual button Using the Harmonic Bars to Create SoundsHarmonic Bars and Overtones To create Tonewheel organ’s overtone structure What is footage?How the harmonic bars are arranged Using Percussion to add a Sense of Attack About percussion on a tonewheel organ Adding Modulation to the Sound Vibrato and ChorusTurning on Vibrato or Chorus Changing the Vibrato or Chorus Type Adding Rotary Speaker Modulation Detailed settings for the rotary speaker About the amp types Adding Reverberation ReverbMaking the Sound Distort Changing the Reverb Type Other settings for the organ sound Using a Pedal to Adjust the Volume Effects for the Ensemble Sound Playing Ensemble SoundsSelecting an Ensemble Sound Octave Shift Initializing the Favorites Storing Your Favorite Settings FavoritesSaving the Current Settings as a Favorite Selecting a Favorite Restoring from USB Memory Backing up Favorites to USB Memory Selecting the rhythm or song to play Playing Rhythms and Songs Player FunctionsPlaying Internal Rhythms Button operations for the Player function Changing the Tempo Playing Songs from USB MemorySongs inside a folder Confirming System Parameters Various Settings Function modeOperations in Function Mode Editing Parameter Values Button Parameter Value Parameter ListOrgan Sound Parameters Percussion Parameters Ensemble Sound Parameters Rotary Parameters OFF, on Piano Equalizer SettingsPedal, Bend Lever, and Foot Controller Settings Button Parameter Value Factory setting Function Display Functions that can be assigned to the control pedalSlow Player Parameters OFF Strings Midi Input/Output SettingsOFF To LOWER/PEDAL Guitar To LOWER/PEDAL CHOIR/SCATTo LOWER/PEDAL Synth Lead To LOWER/PEDAL Synth PAD USB Driver System SettingsUSB Memory Mode About master tune Button Parameter Operation Link Settings Deleting a Favorite Backup Formatting USB Memory Appendix Connection Example Using V-LINK to Control Video EquipmentTurning V-LINK On/Off Midi Routing Connecting Midi EquipmentVR-700’s Internal Structure Sound Generator Section Midi sequencer Playing a Desired Part Factory SettingsLocal Control Setting Playing the Upper Part or Lower Part Organ/ensemble Sound generator Connecting your ComputerComputer USB cable To USB Midi VR-700 Ensemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Ensemble Sound List Name Internal Rhythm Pattern List List of Effects for the Ensemble Sounds No. Name Default Effect nameKnobs Chorus Delay Delay3TAP PAN Delay Serial Delay HEXA-CHORUS Bass group Upper Lower Pedal List of the Factory Installed Favorites Soft Slow Vintage Type Slow Clean TypeSoft Slow Clean Type Soft Slow Solid Type Fast Troubleshooting Lower region Symptom Cause/Action Buzzing sound is heard fromExternal equipment To play rhythm or a file Indication Situation Action Error Messages Specifications UF2G Specifications Index Backup VIBRATO/CHORUS Pitch Avis For EU Countries Information