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Soft (Controller number 67)

 

General Purpose Controller 5 (Controller number 80)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

43H

vvH

BnH

50H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Control value:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 0 - 63 = OFF, 64 - 127 = ON

vv = Control value:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

* Only received by the Piano Part.

 

* Depending on the Control Message settings (Edit: System MIDI: Control Message).

Resonance (Controller number 71)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

 

BnH

47H

vvH

 

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

 

vv= Resonance value (relative change):

00H - 7FH (-64 - 0

- +63)

*Not received by the Organ Part.

Release Time (Controller number 72)

 

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

48H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv= Release Time value (relative change): 00H - 7FH (-64 - 0 - +63) * Not received by the Organ Part.

Attack time (Controller number 73)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

49H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv= Attack time value (relative change): 00H - 7FH (-64 - 0 - +63) * Not received by the Organ Part.

Cutoff (Controller number 74)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

4AH

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Cutoff value (relative change):

00H - 7FH (-64 - 0 - +63)

*Not received by the Organ Part.

Sound Controller 1-9 (Controller number 70-78)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

ccH

vvH

 

n = MIDI channel number :

0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)

cc = control change number :

46H

- 4EH (70-78)

vv = control value :

 

00H

- 7FH (0 - 127) 0-63 = OFF,64-127 = ON

*Receives harmonic var value.

*Received by the Organ Part.

*Not received when MIDI SOUND CONTROLERS SWITCH (Edit: System MIDI: MIDI Snd Ctrl) is OFF.

cc

H.Bar Feet

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46H

16'

47H

5 1/3'

48H

8'

49H

4'

4AH

2 1/3'

4BH

2'

4CH

1 3/5'

4DH

1 1/3'

4EH

1'

* Control values and harmonic bars are related as follows.

vv H.Bar Level

----------------------+---------------------------------

00H - 0EH 0

0FH - 1CH 1

1DH - 2AH 2

2BH - 38H 3

39H - 47H

4

48H - 55H

5

56H - 63H

6

64H - 71H

7

72H - 7FH

8

General Purpose Controller 6 (Controller number 81)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

51H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Control value:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

*Depending on the Control Message settings (Edit: System MIDI: Control Message).

General Purpose Controller 7 (Controller number 82)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

52H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Control value:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

*Depending on the Control Message settings (Edit: System MIDI: Control Message).

General Purpose Controller 8 (Controller number 83)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

53H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Control value:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

*Depending on the Control Message settings (Edit: System MIDI: Control Message).

Portamento Control (Controller number 84)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

54H

kkH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

kk = source note number:

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

*A Note-on received immediately after a Portamento Control message will change continuously in pitch, starting from the pitch of the Source Note Number.

*If a voice is already sounding for a note number identical to the Source Note Number, this voice will continue sounding (i.e., legato) and will, when the next Note-on is received, smoothly change to the pitch of that Note-on.

*The rate of the pitch change caused by Portamento Control is determined by the Portamento Time value.

*Not received by the Organ Part.

Effect 1 (Reverb Send Level) (Controller number 91)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

5BH

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Reverb Send Level:

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

*Not received by the Organ and Piano Part.

Effect 3 (Chorus Send Level) (Controller number 93)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

5DH

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Chorus Send Level:

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

*Not received by the Organ and Piano Part.

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VR-760 specifications

The Roland VR-760 is a versatile stage keyboard designed to cater to the requirements of both live performers and studio musicians. With a blend of organ sounds, electric pianos, and synthesizer textures, the VR-760 stands out for its exceptional sound quality and user-friendly interface.

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The synthesizer section of the VR-760 includes extensive waveform options and modulation capabilities. Users can explore a wide range of synthesis styles, allowing them to manipulate sounds in real-time during performances. The advanced sound engine ensures that the sounds generated remain rich and full, even when heavily modulated.

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In summary, the Roland VR-760 combines powerful sounds, user-friendly controls, and portable design, making it a standout choice for musicians seeking a high-quality stage keyboard that does not compromise on performance.