Digital Piano

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Splitting the Keyboard
The FP-5 allows you to divide the keyboard into two different sections, upper and lower. This is called Split Play, with the lower tone under your left hand and the upper tone under the right. Use the following procedure to create a split: 1. Press the PIANO button. 2. Press the SPLIT button so its indicator is lit. 3. While pressing and holding down the SPLIT button, press a key on the keyboard to select it as the split point. 4. Use the BALANCE knob to adjust the volume balance between upper and lower keyboard areas. 5. To un-split the keyboard, press the SPLIT button so its not lit.

Its a Fact

The FP-5 is a superb digital stage piano with many features thatll prove useful to performing artists, music students, and teachers alike. Here are a few of the great features of the FP-5. 88-note progressive hammer-action keyboard 64 voices of polyphony Built-in Session Partner with automated rhythms Built-in recorder Built-in effects Over 300 high-quality instruments

Playing the Demo Songs

The FP-5 contains 54 demonstration songs. Use the following procedure to listen to the demo songs: 1. Hold down the SETUP button and press the SPLIT button. 2. Press one of the flashing buttonsother than the SETUP or the SPLIT buttonto select a song. 3. To stop playback, press the button you pressed in Step 2 again. 4. Press another flashing buttonother than SETUP or SPLITto select another demo. 5. Press SETUP or SPLIT to exit demo mode.

Playing with Rhythms

The FP-5 has a built-in Session Partner that provides rhythms in the style of jazz, rock and various other genres. Use the following procedure to play along with the Session Partner: 1. Press START/STOP to play the rhythm. 2. You can stop the rhythm in three ways. You can: press START/STOP during the rhythms introduction to immediately stop the rhythm. press START/STOP after the introduction to play to the end of the rhythm and stop. press START/STOP twice to immediately stop the rhythm.

Selecting Tones

The FP-5 has over 300 high-quality instruments, or tones. Use the following procedure to select a tone: 1. Press a TONE button to choose a tone group. 2. Press the VARIATION/EFFECTS button so its indicator is lit. 3. Press the PLUS or MINUS buttons to select a variation tone in that group.
Selecting a Different Rhythm
Use the following procedure to select a different rhythm. 1. Press the TEMPO/RHYTHM button so its indicator lights in orange. 2. Press the PLUS or MINUS buttons to select a different rhythm. Note: If you change rhythms while a rhythm is being played, the newly selected rhythm will begin playing after the fill-in pattern plays.

Layering Two Tones

The FP-5 lets you to combine two tones to produce a layer. For this example, well use the PIANO and STRINGS/PAD buttons, though you can use any pair of TONE buttons: 1. Hold down the PIANO button and press STRINGS/PAD. PIANO lights red and is selected as the upper tone. STRINGS/PAD lights amber and is selected as the lower tone. 2. Press + or - to select a different piano if desired. 3. While pressing STRINGS/PAD, press + or - to select a different string or pad sound if desired. 4. To turn off layering, press any TONE button.

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Storing and Recalling Your Settings
The FP-5 can save your current keyboard setup in one of seven memory locations. Each of these locations is associated with a TONE button. Use the following procedure to store your current settings: 1. Hold down the SETUP button and press one of the red flashing TONE buttonsall of the other TONE buttons stop flashing and the FP-5 stores your settings. When its finished, the TONE buttons once again begin to flash red. 2. Release the SETUP button. 3. Press SETUP once more to leave Setup mode. Use the following procedure to recall stored settings: 1. Press the SETUP button so it lights redthe TONE buttons flash green. 2. Press the desired TONE button to recall the settings stored there. 3. Press SETUP once more to exit Setup mode.

Recording

For your convenience, the FP-5 allows you to record your own playing. Use the following: 1. Press the SONG button so its indicator is lit. 2. Press the MINUS button to display "USr." 3. Select the tone you want to play. 4. Press the REC button so its indicator is lit. 5. Press the PLAY/STOP button or play a key on the keyboard to begin recording. 6. Press the PLAY/STOP button to finish recording. Note: You can transfer your song via MIDI to an external sequencer for permanent storage. See Page 51 in the Owners Manual for more information.

Erasing a Recorded Performance
Use the following procedure to erase a recording: 1. Hold down the SONG button and press the REC buttonthe display reads "DEL" for delete. 2. Press the REC button to confirm the deletion. The recorded performance is erased.

Transposing the Keyboard

The FP-5 can raise or lower the pitch of what you play without your having to shift the position of your fingers on the keyboard. Use the following procedure to transpose the keyboard: 1. Hold down the TRANSPOSE button. 2. Use the PLUS or MINUS buttons to select the desired key. Note: The transposition range is -6 to +5 steps. Note: By holding down the TRANSPOSE button and pressing both the PLUS and MINUS buttons simultaneously, the settings return to zero or no transposition.

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Category name

Tone name

E.Piano

Guitar / Bass

Grand Piano 1 Piano+Strings Grand Piano 2 Piano+Pad Rock Piano Mellow Piano Honky-tonk Harpsichord Pop Rhodes Stage Rhodes Wurly Suitcase E.Grand FM E.Piano 1 FM E.Piano 2 Clav. Vibraphone Morning Lite Jazz Organ Mellow Bars Rock Organ Purple Spin Lower Organ Ballad Organ 60's Organ Church Organ 1 Church Organ 2 Nason Flute Steel Gtr Nylon Gtr Jazz Guitar Blusey OD Ac.Bass A.Bass+Ride

Strings / Pad

Voice / GM2

Tone Wheel

Finger Bass Slap Bass Synth Bass Vox Bass Rich Strings Velo Strings Fat Strings Synth Strings Synth Pad 1 Synth Pad 2 Glasswaves Orchestra Voyager Brass Jazz Scat Choir Beauty Vox Voice Oohs Holy Voice Tenor Sax Flute Pop Drum Kit Jazz Drum kit Voice Drum Kit House Drum Kit GM2 STANDARD (GM2 Tones) Explosion ToneWheel Organ ToneWheel Organ ToneWheel Organ ToneWheel Organ ToneWheel Organ ToneWheel Organ

Keyboard

(Keyboard: 88 keys (Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard) (Touch Sensitivity: Light/Normal/Heavy/Fixed (adjustable velocity) (Keyboard Mode: Whole, Dual, Split (adjustable split point)
Sound Generator (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System) (Max. Polyphony: 64 voices (Tones: 7 groups 64 variations (including 6 ToneWheel Organ and 4 Drum Sets), GM2 Tones 256 + 9 Drum Sets (Effects: Reverb, Multi Effects (10 Types) (Transposition: -6 to +5 (semitone steps) (Temperament: 7 types, selectable tonic (Master Tuning: 415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz (0.1 Hz Step) Session Partner
(Rhythms: 80 Rhythms (Chord Progression: 90 patterns, Automatic or input with keyboard, User Programmable

Recorder

(Metronome: Beat (2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8), Volume (10 levels), Pattern (11 patterns) (Tracks: 3 tracks (Song: 1 song (Tempo: Quarter note = 20 to 250 (Resolution: 120 ticks per quarter note

Others

(Setup: 7 (Internal Songs: 9 Demo songs, 65 Piano songs (Speakers: 10 cm x 2 (Rated Power Output: 10 W x 2 (Display: 7-segment, 3-digit LED (Connectors: Line Out jacks (L/Mono, R), Line In jacks (L/Mono, R), Phones jack (front panel) x 2 (stereo miniature phone type), USB connector (MIDI), MIDI connectors (In/Out), Pedal jacks (Damper, Sostenuto*, Soft*) * Assignable, DC In Jack (Power Supply: DC 12 V (AC adaptor) (Power Consumption: 35 W (Dimensions (without the music stand): 1,308 (W) x 360 (D) x 128(H) mm/51-1/2 (W) x 14-3/16 (D) x 5-1/16 (H) inches (Weights: 21.5 kg / 47 lbs 7 oz (Accessories: Owner's manual, USB Installation Guide, CD-ROM (Roland Digital Piano USB Driver), AC adaptor, AC cord, Music Stand / 2 screws for the music stand, Pedal (DP-8)

Windows

(Operating System: MicrosoftR WindowsR XP Home/XP Professional, MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 Professional, MicrosoftR WindowsR Me, MicrosoftR WindowsR 98/98SE (Computer: WindowsR compatible personal computer equipped with a USB port (CPU/Clock: PentiumR processor 200 MHz or higher (PentiumR processor 400 MHz or higher on WindowsR XP) (Memory (RAM): 64 MB or more (128 MB or more on WindowsR XP/2000) (Incompatible Chipset: VIA Apollo BX, VIA Apollo MVP3, VIA Apollo MVP4
The all-new FP-5 offers supremely natural sound in a refined and compact modern body. ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Equally suited for home or stage, it redefines the meaning of stylish, smart, and high quality.
Pedal Switch Half Damper Pedal
Not only does it sound like a rich, reverberant acoustic grand piano, it s also packed full of handy features only available in a fine digital instrument. , Whether you re new to the piano, a seasoned pro, or just trying to get back into it again, the FP-5 is perfect for you. , and have an authentic grand piano touch,
*The FP-5 comes with one DP-8 pedal as an accessory. Since the FP-5 is equipped with three pedal connection ports, additional DP-8 pedals (sold separately) can also be used.

Macintosh

(Operating System: Mac OS 8.5, 8.6 and 9.x (Computer: USB ready AppleR MacintoshR (CPU/Clock: PowerPC G3/233MHz or higher (Memory (RAM): 64 MB or more * Requires OMS 2.3.5 or later. Or requires FreeMIDI 1.35 or later.

Keyboard Stand

Expression Pedal

FPS-11A

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With its unique Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard, the FP-5 feels as natural as an acoustic grand piano. It gives the same light touch in the upper range and heavier touch in the lower range. It also delivers lighter resistance on pianissimo passages and stronger resistance on fortissimo passages. Authentic acoustic piano touch is right at your fingertips.

, The FP-5 s high-performance 10cm twin-magnet speaker system brings out the true sweetness and responsiveness of the sound, without compromising the , FP-5 s stylishly compact design. Its rounded speakers help ensure your sound remains clear, with a natural, flat frequency response.
Roland built its latest stereo-sampled pianos and sound source technology into the FP-5. So it sounds just like a full concert acoustic grand, delivering the same breadth of expression and natural, dynamic richness, right down to the most delicate nuance. And of course, its sound source provides 64-voice , polyphony, so you don t need to worry about note cutoffs when playing.
The FP-5 can respond to half-pedal playing, for even more realistic acoustic piano-like expression. It comes with one DP-8 pedal as an accessory-so you can enjoy the half-pedaling feature the moment you bring it home. The FP-5 also offers three pedal connection ports (Damper/Sostenuto/Soft) to attach other pedals (optional) for a more expressive performance. For even more piano fun, you can assign many other functions to the Soft and Sostenuto pedal jacks, such as Expression, Session Partner Start/Stop, Bend Up/Down and many others.
*The FP-5 in this photo is shown assembled with music stand and DP-8 Half Damper Pedal (both included), as well as the optional FPS-11A Keyboard Stand.
With its Setup function, the FP-5 can memorize up to seven different settings and instrument sounds. A simple button touch instantly recalls those settings-perfect for use on stage! The FP-5 can also memorize program changes for each setup, making it ideal for external sound source control. Plus, a simple, dedicated knob on the panel lets you quickly and easily adjust the volume balance of either instrument sound in Split mode or Dual , mode. It s great for live performances.
, The FP-5 s simple, contemporary form offers the perfect blend of stylishness and quality. Its sleek body, accented by a soft champagne gold color, is ideal for any modern room or stage- and fits almost anywhere. The attractive acrylic music stand comes with fastening screws, so it stays put no matter where you play. And the optional FPS-11A stand nicely , complements the FP-5 s refined lines.
,, Create a live music session with the Session Partner function. Choose the appropriate kind of drums and bass, select one of 80 realistic rhythm patterns ranging from , Pop to Jazz to Latin as your backing, and you re ready to play. Furthermore, by choosing one of 90 preset chord progressions, the Session Partner will faithfully provide the right accompaniment for you. You can also set your , own chord progression. It s an ideal function for composing, drafting a performance, or playing ad lib, whether on stage or at home. Naturally, you can use the Session Partner as auto-accompaniment and play chords , with your left hand in real time. And with the FP-5 s builtin 3-track recorder, you can even record and play back your performance, the Session Partner backup, or the , rhythm part. It s practical, functional and fun!

With a wealth of onboard instrument sounds-everything from electric piano to strings, guitar and many others-the FP-5 has the right instrument for whatever you want to play. It has numerous other features too. You can create an instant ensemble by using the Split mode to divide the keyboard in half and select a different instrument sound for each hand. Or you can combine two sounds with Dual mode play, for even more expression. You can also use the Pedal Pitch Bend function to sustain notes. Best of all, in addition to Reverb, the FP-5 has 10 special sound effects like Chorus, Sympathetic Resonance, the Rotary effect for organ sounds, the Phaser and Tremolo effects for electric piano, and more.
The FP-5 is equipped with a built-in USB port* that makes MIDI connection to your computer a breeze. With this USB port and GM2-compliant sound source, you can set up the FP-5 as a computer music input keyboard or sound source for GM/GM2.
*The USB port handles MIDI messages only. *CD-ROM containing USB drivers for Windows and Mac OS included. USB cable not included.
The FP-5 incorporates Roland s unique Virtual ToneWheel organ sound, perfectly reproducing the soulful sound of a tone wheel organ. These are not mere presets; you can change the level of each footage to create just the organ sound you want.
The FP-5 offers several jacks and ports to connect to other devices. The input jacks let you connect external audio devices such as CD players, so you can play along with your favorite CDs. The output jacks let you play the FP-5 through external audio equipment or your home audio system.