Roland RD-64 User Manual

6
Connecting
INPUT jacks
If you connect a audio player or
similar device, the sound of the
connected device will be outputted
from the OUTPUT and PHONES
jacks.
* Use the controls of the connected
device (audio player) to adjust
the volume.
If the RD-64 is connected to your
computer using a commercially available
USB cable, you can use MIDI-compatible
software to record and play back the
RD-64’s performance (MIDI data).
* USB audio is not supported.
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
OUTPUT jacks
If you connect these jacks to amplied speakers, the
sound of this unit will be heard through them.
USB COMPUTER port
MIDI OUT connector
You can connect a MIDI sound module and play it.
PHONES jack
Connect headphones (sold separately)
here.
To AC Outlet
Power Cord
Place the AC adaptor so the side with the
indicator faces upwards and the side with
textual information faces downwards. The
indicator will light when you plug the AC
adaptor into an AC outlet.
Pedal Unit
(sold separately;
RPU-3)
Included Damper
Pedal
or Pedal Switch (sold separately; DP Series)
Pedal (DAMPER, FC2, FC1) jacks
Connecting the included pedal to the DAMPER jack, the pedal can be used as a
damper pedal.
The pedals connected to the pedal jacks will operate as follows (with the factory
settings).
Jack Explanation
DAMPER Damper Pedal
Use this pedal to sustain the sound. While this
pedal is held down, notes will be sustained
for an extended time even if you release your
ngers from the keyboard.
FC2 Sostenuto Pedal
This pedal sustains only the notes of the keys
that were already pressed when you pressed
the pedal.
FC1 Soft Pedal This pedal is used to make the sound softer.
NOTE
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the
volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
* Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit (Only controller mode).
or
Set the switch on the included damper pedal to “Continuous”
when the pedal is connected.

Roland RD-64 Specifications

General

Control type	Buttons, Rotary
Number of knobs	2
MIDI-keyboard number of keys	64 keys
MIDI out	Yes
Interface	USB
Power source type	DC
Power consumption (typical)	4 W
Product color	Black
Volume control	Rotary
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Music memory capacity (songs)	12

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	273 mm
Width	1114 mm
Height	116 mm
Weight	12800 g