Roland RP301R, Owner'S Manual

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Performing
Selecting tones
The RP301R contains numerous tones (sounds). The tones are
organized into two groups. The [Piano] button is used for the grand
piano tone group and for group that combines piano sounds with
other tones such as strings, choir or bell.
The [Other] button is for various tones other than piano.
The Tone “G.Piano 1” (Grand Piano1) is selected when the
instrument’s power is turned on.
1.
Press the [Piano] or [Other] button to select a tone group.
2.
Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the desired tone
variation from within the tone group.
The display shows the tone number.
Button Display Explanation
[Piano]
button
G.Piano1
1
A splendid concert grand piano sound. This is the
most highly recommended tone; it can be used for
any style of music.
G.Piano2
2
A more mellow grand piano sound. Appropriate for
quiet songs.
G.Piano3
3
A brilliant grand piano sound. Appropriate when
you want the piano to stand out in the band.
HonkyTon
4
A honky-tonk piano. Ideal for ragtime.
P+String
5
Grand Piano1 layered with strings.
P+Choir
6
Grand Piano1 layered with choir.
P+Bell
7
Grand Piano1 layered with bell.
[ Other]
button
VintgEP1
1
Brush
47
These are various tones other than piano.
Reference
For details, refer to “Tone List” (p. 34).
Using the metronome
You can perform while the metronome sounds.
You can adjust the tempo or beat of the
metronome.
If an SMF song or Rhythm is playing, the
metronome will sound at the tempo and beat of
that song.
1.
Press the [Metronome] button so it’s lit.
The metronome will begin sounding and
the currently selected tempo value will be
displayed.
The [Metronome] button will blink in synchronization with the time
signature, or the tempo of the selected song or rhythm.
To stop the metronome, press the [Metronome] button once again.
Changing the tempo
1.
Press the [Metronome] button to get the display to
indicate the current tempo.
2.
Press the [–] [+] buttons to adjust the tempo.
Note
Any change you set using this procedure also aff ects the
playback tempo of the currently selected song or rhythm.
Changing the Beat
1.
Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [–] [+]
buttons to select the beat.
Display Beat Display Beat
Beat
2/2
2/2
Beat
6/4
6/4
Beat
0/4
Only weak beats will
be sounded.
Beat
7/4
7/4
Beat
2/4
2/4
Beat
3/8
3/8
Beat
3/4
3/4
Beat
6/8
6/8
Beat
4/4
4/4 (default)
Beat
9/8
9/8
Beat
5/4
5/4
Beat
12/8
12/8
Note
• You can’t change the metronome’s time signature while a
song or rhythm is playing.
• If you record using 0/4, the song time signature will be set to
4/4 when you save it.
Tempo ¯=
120