Using the Advanced Functions

3. Press the [ENTER] button.

The save begins, and a message appears in the display.

In the above example, the current settings are stored in Registration 23.

If you do not want to store the settings in a registration, press the [EXIT] button. The Basic screen returns to the display.

When saving to the registration is completed, a message indicating that it is completed appears in the display, and the Basic screen returns to the display.

Simple Method for Storing to Registrations

You can store settings quickly by holding down the [WRITE] button and pressing one of the REGISTRATION buttons [1]–[8]. This is convenient when you have already determined the registration number you want to save to.

1.Hold down the [WRITE] button and press the [BANK] button, then press any of the REGISTRATION buttons [1]–[8].

The bank is confirmed.

Continue holding down the [WRITE] button.

2.Press any of the REGISTRATION buttons [1]–[8].

The settings are stored to the specified registration number. When the process is finished, a message indicating that it is completed appears in the display.

3.Release the [WRITE] button.

When saving to a registration in the same bank, use the following procedure to store the settings.

1.Hold down the [WRITE] button and press a REGISTRATION button [1]–[8].

When the save is finished, a message indicating that it is completed appears in the display.

Using a Control Pedal

You can connect a pedal switch (such as the optional DP-2) to the CONTROL PEDAL jack on the VR-760’s rear panel to switch the rotary effect, switch registrations, control the piano soft effect, turn external sequencers on and off, and control other functions (p. 66).

Connecting an expression pedal (the optional EV-7) allows to use the pedal to control the organ overdrive and D Beam functions.

You can set the function assigning to the control pedal (p. 66).

NOTE

Never turn off the power while a REGISTRATION is being saved. Doing so may damage the unit.

With certain pedals, the action performed when you press or release the pedal may be reversed. In such instances, switch the control pedal polarity so that the pedal functions properly (p. 65).

NOTE

Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-7; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

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Roland VR-760 owner manual Using a Control Pedal, Simple Method for Storing to Registrations

VR-760 specifications

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