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Roland E-36 User Manual

Roland E-36
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Roland E-36 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeArranger Keyboard
Number of Keys61
Sound EnginePCM
Drum Sets8
DisplayLCD
Tones128
Rhythms64
EffectsReverb, Chorus
MIDIIn, Out
ConnectionsHeadphones, MIDI
Power SupplyAC Adaptor
Styles64 styles

Summary

Safety and General Notes

Battery Warnings

Warnings regarding battery usage and potential hazards.

Instrument Identification and Delivery

Model and Serial Number Location

Identifies where to find the instrument's model and serial number.

Package Contents Check

Lists the items included in the instrument's package.

Description of the Instrument

Key Features and Capabilities

Details the main features and functionalities of the E-36 synthesizer.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Power and Electrical Safety

Precautions for safe electrical connections and power adapter usage.

Technical Specifications

Keyboard, Sound Source, Polyphony

Specifications for keyboard, sound generation, and polyphony.

Styles, Effects, and Display

Details on musical styles, effects, and the instrument's display.

Power Supply and Dimensions

Information on power supply, connections, dimensions, and amplification.

Installation and Setup

Instrument Placement and Environment

Guidance on suitable placement and environmental conditions for the instrument.

Power Connection and Voltage Check

Instructions for connecting the power adapter and verifying voltage.

Panel Controls and Operation

Power, Display, and Demo Song Operation

Explains the operation of power, display, and demo song playback.

External Connections and Music Styles

Audio, MIDI, and Accessory Ports

Details on connecting headphones, MIDI devices, and accessories like style cards.

Music Style and Tone Group Selection

Information on selecting music styles and tone groups.

Keyboard Section Controls

Volume, Modulation, and Pitch Shift Controls

Explains controls for volume, modulation, and pitch shift.

Tone Section and Accompaniment Volume

Details on tone section controls and accompaniment volume adjustment.

Advanced Keyboard Functions

Chord Intelligence and Memory

Functions related to chord intelligence and memory storage.

Style and Rhythm Controls

Style Variation and Intro/Ending

How to use style variation and intro/ending functions.

Tempo and Style Adjustment

Tempo Control Buttons and Tap Tempo

Using tempo buttons and the tap tempo feature for style adjustment.

Tone and Effect Controls

Tone, Tune, and Transpose Controls

Controls for selecting tones, tuning, and transposing.

Chorus and Reverb Effects

How to activate and control chorus and reverb effects.

Demo, Style, and Card Functions

Demo Song Playback

Instructions for playing the built-in demo songs.

Music Style Selection

Guidance on selecting different music styles.

Tone Variation and Grouping

Selecting Tone Variations

Steps to select and apply tone variations.

Selecting Tone Groups

How to choose between Tone Groups A and B.

Arrangement and Style Controls

Arranger Selection and Fill-ins

Selecting arranger modes and inserting fill-ins.

Style Variation and Intro/Ending

Using style variation and intro/ending functions.

Recording and MIDI Functions

Recorder Operation

How to use the instrument's built-in recorder.

MIDI Part and Data Selection

Selecting MIDI parts and data for MIDI communication.

Getting Started with Playing

Starting Playback

Initial steps to begin playing the instrument.

Playing Demo Songs

Guidance on how to play the demonstration songs.

Selecting Upper Section Tones

Tone Selection Process

Step-by-step guide to selecting tones for the upper keyboard section.

Tone Group and Number Selection

How to select tone groups and specific tone numbers.

Keyboard Modes Overview

Keyboard Mode Functions

Explains different keyboard modes like Chord, Split, and Arranger.

Split Point Adjustment

How to set and adjust the keyboard's split point.

Selecting Upper Section Tones (Detailed)

Tone Selection and Bank Management

Process for selecting tones and managing banks.

Tone Variations and Lower Section Selection

Upper Section Tone Variations

How to select and apply tone variations in the upper section.

Lower Section Tone Selection

Methods for selecting tones for the lower keyboard section.

Split Point Adjustment

Adjusting the Split Point

Detailed steps for setting the split point between keyboard sections.

Drum Set Selection and Playback

Selecting Drum Sets

How to choose and play from the available drum sets.

Accompaniment Style Selection

Selecting and Playing Styles

Guide to selecting and playing accompaniment styles.

Style Cards and Usage

Using Style Cards

Instructions for inserting and using music style cards.

Style Tempo Setting

Setting Style Tempo

How to adjust the tempo of selected music styles.

Tap Tempo Function

Using the tap tempo feature to set the style's tempo.

Intro and Ending Functions

Using Intro/Ending

How to play introductions and endings for music styles.

Fill-in and Arrangement Controls

Inserting Fill-ins

How to insert fill-in beats into music styles.

Arranger Control and Chord Memory

Managing the arranger section and storing chords.

Intelligent Chord and Melody Functions

Simplified Chord Playing

How to play simplified chords using chord intelligence.

Melody Intelligence Operation

Using the melody intelligence feature.

Balancing Section Volumes

Accompaniment and Melody Volume Control

Adjusting the volume of accompaniment and melody sections separately.

Arrangement and Transpose Functions

Synchronizing Arrangement

How to synchronize the arranger with the instrument.

Transposing Instrument Pitch

Changing the instrument's pitch using transpose.

Tuning the Instrument

Adjusting Instrument Pitch

How to tune the instrument's pitch.

Recording and Playback

Recording a Song

Steps to record songs using the instrument's recorder.

Playing Back Recorded Songs

How to listen to recorded songs.

MIDI and GS Format Information

General MIDI System Explained

Overview of the General MIDI System.

Roland GS Format Explained

Explanation of the Roland GS Format.

MIDI System Connections

Connecting MIDI Devices

How to connect the instrument to other MIDI devices.

MIDI Parameters

Selecting MIDI Parameters

How to select and adjust various MIDI parameters.

GM (General MIDI) Mode Operation

GM On-Off Functionality

How to enable or disable GM mode functions.

MIDI Parameters (GM Off)

Normal Mode MIDI Parameters

List of MIDI parameters available in normal (GM Off) mode.

MIDI Parameters (GM On)

GM Mode MIDI Parameters

List of MIDI parameters available in GM (On) mode.

Parameter Loading and GM Mode Usage

Loading Original MIDI Parameters

Procedure to load original MIDI parameters.

Using the E-36 in GM Mode

Guide to operating the instrument in GM mode.

GM Mode Volume Control

Controlling GM Melody and Harmony Volumes

Adjusting volumes for GM melody and harmony sections.

Controlling GM Accompaniment and Drums Volumes

Adjusting volumes for GM accompaniment and drums sections.

Cleaning and Troubleshooting

Cleaning the Instrument

Instructions for cleaning the synthesizer.

Instrument Troubleshooting Checklist

Checklist for diagnosing and resolving instrument issues.

Tone and Drum Set Listings

Tone Lists

Comprehensive lists of available instrument tones.

Drum Set Lists

Comprehensive lists of available drum sets.

Intelligent Chord Playing

Playing Major Chords

How to play major chords using intelligent chord functions.

MIDI Implementation Chart (Arranger Section)

Basic MIDI Functions

Details on basic MIDI functions like channel, mode, and velocity.

Control Change and Program Change

Information on control change and program change messages.

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