Name: Roland RD-800
Brand: Roland
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Owner’s Manual (this document)

Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use

the RD-800.

PDF Manual (download from the Web)

• Eect Parameter Guide

This explains the eect parameters of the RD-800.

• Sound List

This is a list of the sounds built into the RD-800.

• MIDI Implementation

This is detailed information about MIDI messages.

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Default Chapter2
- Important Safety Instructions2
Using the Unit Safely3
Important Notes5
- Table of Contents6
Placing the RD-800 on a Stand8
Basic Operation9
Overview of the RD-80010
- Basic Organization of the RD-80010
- Units of Sound10
- About Memory11
Operation Guide12
- Adjusting the Overall Volume12
- Changing the Sound's Pitch in Real Time (Pitch Bend)12
- Adding Vibrato or Dynamics (Modulation)12
- Adjusting the Volume Level for Individual Layers12
- Assigning Convenient Performance Functions ([S1] [S2] Buttons)12
- Disabling the Button (Panel Lock)12
- Accessing the MENU Screen12
- Accessing the MIDI Control Screen12
- Transposing Your Performance (Transpose)12
- Selecting Sounds (Tone/Live Set)13
- Layering Tones (Layer)13
- Dividing the Keyboard into Two Regions (Split)13
- Adding Reverberation to the Sound (REVERB)14
- Applying an Effect (MODULATION FX)14
- Applying Tremolo (TREMOLO)14
- Adjusting the Character of the Sound (TONE COLOR)14
- Adjusting the Distortion (AMP SIM)14
- Adjusting the Levels of each Frequency Range (EQUALIZER)15
- Adding Delay to the Sound (DELAY)15
- Controlling the Functions Assigned to the Knobs (ASSIGN)15
- Effect Signal Flow15
Panel Descriptions16
- Top Panel16
- Rear Panel (Connecting the External Equipment)18
- Turning the RD-800 on19
- Turning the RD-800 off19
- Listening to the Demo Songs19
Editing the Sound20
- Uniquely Varying the Sound (Tone Color)20
- Using the Knobs to Adjust the Sound20
- Editing a Live Set (Live Set Edit)21
- Editing a Tone (Designer)21
- Creating the Organ Tones22
- Saving the Sound Settings in a Live Set (Live Set Write)23
- Changing the Order of Live Sets (Live Set Swap)23
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances24
- Playing Rhythm24
- Recording Audio24
- Playing Audio Files from USB Flash Drive25
Various Settings26
- Accessing the Menu Screens26
- Controlling an External MIDI Device from the26
- Formatting Memory (Format)27
- Making the Power Automatically Turn off after a Time (Auto off )27
- Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)27
Detailed Settings for a Live Set (Live Set Edit)28
- Detailed Settings for each Layer (Layer Edit)28
- Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch)29
- Assigning Functions to Pedals (Pedal)29
- Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1-5 (Assign 1-5)30
- Assigning Functions to the [S1] [S2] Buttons (S1/S2)30
  - List of Functions Assignable to Pedals, Knobs, and Buttons30
- Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)31
- Adding Spaciousness to the Sound (Delay)31
Detailed Tone Settings (Designer)32
- Piano Designer32
- Tone Designer33
- Editing Individual Keys (Individual Note Voicing)34
- Editing the Modulation FX (Modulation FX)35
- Editing Tremolo/Amp Simulator (Tremolo/Amp Simulator)35
- Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones36
Using the RD-800 as a Master Keyboard37
- What's MIDI37
  - About MIDI Connectors37
- Adjusting the Volume of each Layer37
- Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output37
- Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel38
- Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device38
- Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts38
Detailed Settings for each Function40
- Setting Parameters (System)40
- Making the System Compressor Settings (System Compressor)44
- Live Set File Management (Live Set File)44
- Convenient Functions (Utility)47
- About MIDI Visual Control (V-LINK/MVC)49
- Wireless LAN Function Settings (Wireless)50
Connecting to Your Computer53
- Connecting to a Computer Via the USB COMPUTER Port53
- Switching USB Drivers53
- Using the RD-800 as a USB MIDI Interface53
Appendix54
Troubleshooting54
Error Messages57
Effect List58
Main Specifications59
- Anchoring the Power Cord (Cord Clamp)59
Index60
- Declaration of Conformity63
List of Shortcut Keys64

Brand	Roland
Model	RD-800
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English

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