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Roland RD-600 User Manual

Roland RD-600
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Tone
settings
You
can
modify
not
only
the
Tone
settings
of
the
128
internal
Tones,
but
also
of
the
Tones
of
an
external
MIDI
device
assigned
to
the
TX
part.
*
For
some
external
MIDI
devices
it
will
not
be
possible
to
modify
their
Tone
settings.
For
details
refer
to
the
owner’s
manual
for
the
external
MIDI
device
that
is
connected.
MIDI
device
Tone
1
External
Tone
2
Procedure
PART
SELECT
EDIT
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UPPER
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INTERNAL
TONE
CATEGORY
PIANO
1
PIANO
2
E.PIANO
ORGAN
STRINGS
PAD
BASS/LEAD
CLAV/MALLET
Sale
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6
7
8
8B
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»
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DEC/NO
INC/YES
1
2
INTERNAL
TONE
VARIATION
1
2
4
5 6
7
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wewew
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acre
1.
Press
the
[EDIT].
The
indicator
will
light,
and
you
will
enter
Edit
mode.
2.
Use
the
PAGE
[
<
][
>
]
buttons
to
select
the
parameter
that
you
wish
to
modify.
Select
a
parameter
prefixed
by
a
“T”
character.
The
setting
value
and
the
Tone
name
are
dis-
played
below
the
parameter
name.
*
By
holding
down
the
PAGE
[
=
]
([
«
])
button
and
pressing
the
PAGE
[
«]
([
=
])
button,
you
can
move
rapidly
in
the
|
=
]
([
])
direction.
Parameter
Parameter
Setting
group
TPs
e
Setting
group
TFs
ip
name
St.Concert
ib
8
memerTs
Ll
o*
@
Group/Category/Variation
(for
an
INT
part)
(for
a
TX
part)
3.Select
the
Part
that
you
wish
to
modify.
Press
one
of
the
part
select
buttons
and
the
indicator
will
light,
and
the
name
of
the
currently-
assigned
Tone
will
appear.
If
you
have
selected
one
of
the
TX
parts,
the
Group/
Category
/
Variation
will
be
displayed.
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Roland RD-600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Polyphony64 voices
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Weight24.5 kg
Power Consumption15W
Keyboard88 keys (weighted hammer action)
EffectsReverb, Chorus
DisplayLCD
OutputsL/Mono, R, Headphone
InputsDamper Pedal, Assignable Pedal
Power SupplyAC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Grounding Instructions

Using the Unit Safely

General Safety Precautions

General safety precautions to follow when using the unit.

Important Notes on Operation

Front and Rear Panel Overview

Front Panel Controls

Details the sections and controls of the RD-600's front panel.

Rear Panel Connectors

Describes the various jacks and connectors found on the rear panel.

Powering On and Off

Turning Off the Power

Steps for safely turning off the RD-600 and connected equipment.

Trying Out RD-600 Functions

Basic Operation: Understanding Parts

Explains the internal (INT) and external (TX) parts and their role in sound generation.

Selecting Sounds (Tones)

Layering and Splitting Tones

Playing Multiple Tones (Layer)

Layering Two Tones Together

Demonstrates how to layer two different Tones for a richer sound.

Dividing the Keyboard (Split)

Specifying the Split Point

Explains how to set the split point to divide the keyboard into two playing zones.

Adjusting Part Volume and Transposing

Transposing Keyboard Fingering

Explains how to transpose the pitch of the instrument without altering fingerings.

Sound Adjustments: Equalizer, Reverb, Chorus

Equalizer Settings

How to adjust low, mid, and high frequency ranges using the equalizer.

Reverb Effect

Details how to apply and adjust the reverb effect for ambiance.

Chorus Effect

Explains how to apply and adjust the chorus effect for depth and modulation.

Applying EFX (Multi-Effects)

Modifying Sound Expression (Tone Modify)

Envelope Adjustments (Attack, Decay)

Explains how Attack, Decay, and Release envelope parameters affect the sound's expression.

Sound Brightness (Filter) and Resetting Settings

Adjusting Sound Brightness (Filter)

How to adjust the brightness of the sound using the filter slider.

Connecting External MIDI Devices

Using RD-600 as Master Keyboard

How to connect MIDI devices to use the RD-600 as a master controller.

Understanding MIDI Channels

Explains the concept of MIDI channels and their importance for communication.

Selecting External MIDI Tones

How to select Tones on external MIDI devices using Group/Category/Variation.

Screen Display and Tone Selection

Selecting Tones for TX Parts

Step-by-step guide to selecting Tones for TX parts using Group/Category/Variation.

Advanced Tone Selection: Bank Select

Using Bank Select for Tone Selection

How to use Bank Select MSB/LSB and Program Number to select Tones on TX parts.

Storing and Recalling Settings: Setup Memory

Using Setup Memories

Explains how to store and recall favorite settings combinations.

Recalling a Setup Memory

Instructions on how to recall stored setup memories.

Selecting Setup Memories

Adjusting Settings Affecting Sound

Tone Settings Procedure

Editing Tone Parameters

Step-by-step guide to entering Edit mode and selecting parameters for Tone settings.

Tone Parameters: Pan and Coarse Tune

Setting Stereo Location (Pan)

How to adjust the stereo panning of a Tone to position it in the stereo field.

Setting Pitch Transposition (Coarse Tune)

How to adjust the pitch of a Tone in semitone steps.

Fine Tuning Pitch and Effect Depth

Fine Tuning Pitch

How to make extremely fine adjustments to the pitch.

Adjusting Reverb and Chorus Depth

How to set the intensity of the reverb and chorus effects.

Bend Range Settings

How to specify the amount of pitch change controlled by the bend lever.

EFX Selection and Depth

Selecting EFX Type

How to choose the type of EFX to be applied.

Setting EFX Level (Depth)

How to set the overall level of the EFX effect.

Reverb/Chorus Settings Procedure

Reverb Parameters

Reverb and Chorus Parameter Details

Advanced Chorus Settings

Adjusting Performance Settings

Local Part Settings Procedure

Local Part Parameters

Keyboard Range (Zoning) Settings

Transposing and Velocity Sensitivity

Velocity Max and Pedal Settings

Lever Settings and MIDI Input

Using External MIDI for Internal Parts

Steps to set up the RD-600 to receive MIDI messages from external devices.

Internal Part MIDI Receive Settings

Ignoring External MIDI Messages

Changing Internal Tones and Sequencer Operation

Sequencer Recording and Playback

Instructions for connecting and setting up the RD-600 for sequencer recording.

Setting the Operating Environment

System Tuning and Keyboard Touch

Pedal Polarity and MIDI Memory Selection

Selecting Setup Memories via MIDI

How to use MIDI Control Change messages to select setup memories.

MIDI THRU, Powerup Mode, and LCD Contrast

Convenient Utility Functions

Storing Setup Memories (Write SETUP)

How to save current settings into a setup memory.

Saving and Transmitting Data

Saving Internal Settings via Bulk Dump

How to transmit internal settings to an external sequencer for backup.

Receiving Data and Restoring Settings

Receiving Exclusive Data from Sequencer

How to receive MIDI data from an external sequencer.

Restoring Factory Settings (Initialize)

How to reset the RD-600 to its factory default settings.

EFX Effect Types and Knob Assignments

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Sound or Incorrect Pitch Issues

Lists common causes and solutions for no sound or incorrect pitch problems.

Volume Dynamics and Controller Issues

Troubleshooting steps for unexpected volume dynamics and controller effects.

External Sound Source Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for issues with external sound sources.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Sequencer Operation Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for issues when using a sequencer, including sound and recording problems.

Error Message Reference

Quick Access Shortcuts

MIDI Receive Data Specifications

MIDI Address Block Map and Supplementary Material

Examples of Actual MIDI Messages

MIDI Implementation Chart

RD-600 Specifications

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