Roland D-70 User Manual

Read and adhere to all safety instructions before using the product.

Overview of the four operational modes: Play, Edit, PCM Card, and ROM Play.

Instructions on how to select different modes on the D-70.

A chart detailing the various modes and their functions within the D-70.

Visual representation of the D-70's signal flow and operational structure.

Guidance on the manual's structure, chapters, and conventions used.

Initial steps for setting up and beginning to use the D-70.

Fundamental operations and concepts for playing sounds on the D-70.

Introduction to the editing capabilities and procedures for the D-70.

Procedures for writing, saving, and commanding data on the D-70.

Guidelines for power supply, placement, and environmental conditions.

Recommendations for maintenance and extra precautions for safe usage.

Detailed layout and labeling of the D-70's front panel controls.

Identification and purpose of ports and connectors on the rear panel.

Guides on connecting the D-70 to external audio and MIDI devices.

Procedure for safely powering on the D-70 and associated equipment.

How to use the D-70's built-in ROM songs for playback.

Instructions on how to play sounds and select performances.

Method for choosing and assigning Performances to function buttons.

Explains how to use playing functions like Velocity and Aftertouch.

How to adjust the overall tuning of the D-70.

Using the Brightness slider to modify tone characteristics.

Defines core elements: Tone, Tone Palette, Patch, Rhythm Setup, Part, MIDI Palette.

Details Patches, Key Mode, Velocity, and Portamento settings.

Explains Performance, System Setup, User Set, and simultaneous notes.

Overview of controllers, Controller Map, and MIDI OUT settings.

How to view and select different display screens using function buttons.

Basic procedures for modifying settings using Tone Palette sliders.

Editing Tone Palette, MIDI Palette, and Effect parameters.

Functions for muting, selecting Tones, setting Zones, and assigning outputs.

Procedures for selecting Performances, Patches, and Tones.

Managing User Sets and assigning them to groups.

Editing Key Assign, Output Assign, and Patch Level.

Setting Key Mode, Split Point, and using Tone Palette Sliders.

Specifying how sounds are produced via Velocity, Key Assign, and Portamento.

Setting up the Controller Map and specifying controller functions.

Adjusting parameters for each Part, including Rx CH, Patch Select, and Output Level.

Setting MIDI Channels, Velocity Mode, and checking Program Change numbers.

General introduction to the editing process and Tone components.

Explanation of PCM wave data and DLM modulation.

How memory areas (System, Memory, Temporary) are organized.

Viewing, selecting, and jumping between displays in Edit Mode.

Procedures for modifying settings and entering characters.

Utilizing Tone/Zone Select for muting and selecting Tones.

Selecting Performances, Patches, and Tones within Edit Mode.

How to use the Solo and Portamento functions.

Information and procedures for using PCM Cards.

Procedures for selecting Original Tones.

Important points to remember when editing a Part.

Important points to remember when editing a Tone.

Procedures for writing data and executing commands.

Parameters for the Keyboard Part, including Controller Map.

Settings for each Part: Rx CH, Patch Select, Output Level, Zone, Priority, Effect.

Mapping internal controllers for Part parameters.

Mapping MIDI controllers for Part parameters.

Settings for Velo Curve, Velo Sens, Key Mode, and Split Point.

Parameters for Xpose, Vol, PG #, CH, Zone, and MIDI.

Parameters for Reverb and Chorus effects.

Common parameters for Patches: Part Number, Level, Velocity, Key Mode.

Lower/Upper Part parameters for Patches: Key Mode, Velo Mode, Key Assign.

Settings for Palette L-1: Key Mode, Velo Mode, Tone Select, Level, K.Shift, F.Tune.

Tone Parameter settings: Part Number, Section, Tone Name, DLM, Mode, Start, Length.

Parameters for Tone Pitch: P.Coarse, P.Fine, P.KF, ENV KF, Pitch Envelope.

Parameters for Tone TVF: Filter, Cutoff, Reso, V. Curve, ENV Depth.

Parameters for Tone TVA: V. Curve, V. Sens, TVA Envelope.

Parameters for Tone LFO: Waveform, Rate, Delay Time, Rise Time, Offset, Modulation Depths.

Parameters for Rhythm Setup: Key Number, Orig. Media, Orig. Number.

Adjusting Pitch for Rhythm Tones: Key Number, P.Coarse, P.Fine.

Adjusting TVF for Rhythm Tones: Key Number, Filter, Cutoff, Reso, V. Curve, ENV Depth.

Adjusting TVA for Rhythm Tones: Key Number, Level, V. Curve, V. Sens, TVA Envelope.

Common parameters for Rhythm: Rhythm Shift.

System Setup parameters: M.Tune, Control CH, Exclusive Rx, Unit Number.

Transferring data between Internal memory and RAM Card.

Transferring data from Internal memory to external MIDI devices.

Transferring data from RAM Card to external MIDI devices.

Transferring data from Temporary area to external MIDI devices.

Naming MIDI transmission channels.

Procedures for selecting Original Tones from PCM Cards.

Information regarding the characteristics of Original Tones.

Types of write operations, cautions, and procedures.

Procedure for assigning a Performance to a User Set.

Overview of commands: Channel Settings, Performance, Patch, Tone, Name Delete.

Details on Copy, Initialize, Exchange, Special Commands, and CH Setting.

List of common error messages and their causes/actions.

Error message for exclusive communication issues.

Error message for handshake timeouts.

Error message indicating a full MIDI buffer.

Error message for excessive note events.

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues when no sound is produced.

Solutions for problems related to volume control.

Diagnosing and fixing issues with pitch or sound correctness.

Addressing unexpected keyboard playing dynamics.

Resolving issues with interrupted or missing notes.

Diagnosing why effects are not being applied.

Resolving stuck notes with the D-70 or external MIDI sources.

List of all parameters within the System Setup menu.

List of all parameters related to User Sets.

List of all parameters associated with Performances.

List of all parameters for individual Parts.

List of all parameters related to controllers.

List of all parameters for Reverb, Chorus, and other effects.

List of all parameters for MIDI OUT.

List of all parameters related to Patches.

List of all parameters related to Tones.

List of parameters for TVF, TVA, and LFO.

List of all parameters for Rhythm Setup.

Procedures for initializing Performance and KB PRM data.

Procedures for initializing MIDI and Patch data.

Procedures for initializing Tone data.

A comprehensive list of original tones available on the D-70.

A list detailing DLM settings for various tones.

Lists of factory presets for User Sets, Performances, and Patches.

A list of available tone presets.

Explanation of how MIDI messages are transmitted and received.

Details on MIDI channels and their usage.

Distinction between channel and system MIDI messages.

Chart detailing the D-70's MIDI capabilities.

Information on transmitted MIDI data types.

Explanation of Control Change messages.

Details on Exclusive and Active Sensing messages.

Specifications for the keyboard, sound source, and internal memory.

Specifications for RAM Card, Front/Rear Panels, dimensions, and weight.

List of items included with the D-70 and optional accessories.