Roland FP-4F User Manual

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Connections with Other Equipment
Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected
to a Sequencer (LOCAL.CTL)
If you connect the FP-4F to a MIDI sequencer, turn o the Local Control
setting as described below.
Since most sequencers have their “thru” function turned on, the data
from your keyboard performance and the notes played back by the
sequencer will arrive at the sound generator by the two routes marked
(1) and (2) in the illustration. This will cause notes to be doubled or
interrupted. To prevent this, turn Local Control o so that route (1) will
be disconnected.
(1) Local On
(2) Soft Thru On
Sound
Generator
Memory
Sequencer
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
Each note played
is sounded twice
Local On
The keyboard and sequencer are connected to the internal sound
generator.
Local On
Sound is emitted
Sound Generator
Local O
The keyboard and sequencer are not connected to the internal sound
generator.
Playing the keyboard or playing back a song will not produce sound.
Local O
No sound produced
Sound Generator
1. Hold down the [REVERB] button and press the [EQUALIZER]
button.
You’ll enter function mode (p. 48).
2. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select “LOCAL.CTL.”
3. Press the [DISPLAY] button.
4. Use the [-] or [+] button to edit the setting.
Setting Explanation
ON
Local Control is on. The keyboard and sequencer
are connected to the internal sound generator.
OFF
Local Control is o. The keyboard and sequencer
are disconnected from the internal sound
generator. Playing the keyboard or playing back
a song will not produce sound.
Transmitting Recorded Performance Data to
a MIDI Device (COMP OUT)
The performance data you’ve recorded on the FP-4F can be
transmitted to a connected MIDI device or computer.
1. Hold down the [REVERB] button and press the [EQUALIZER]
button.
You’ll enter function mode (p. 48).
2. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select “COMP OUT.”
3. Press the [DISPLAY] button.
4. Use the [-] or [+] button to edit the setting.
Setting Explanation
ON Performance data will be transmitted.
OFF Performance data will not be transmitted.
Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel
(MIDI CH)
Here’s how to specify the MIDI channel that the FP-4F will use for
transmission.
MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels,” numbered 1–16. If MIDI devices are
connected and set to the same MIDI channel, you can use one device
to play or switch sounds on the other device.
The FP-4F receives all channels, 1–16.
1. Hold down the [REVERB] button and press the [EQUALIZER]
button.
You’ll enter function mode (p. 48).
2. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select “MIDI CH.”
3. Press the [DISPLAY] button.
4. Use the [-] or [+] button to edit the setting.
Setting (channel) OFF, 1–16
MEMO
If you choose “OFF,” the keyboard’s performance data will not be
transmitted.

Roland FP-4F Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	FP-4F
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English