Rear Panel

Specifications
Keyboard Sound Generator Part Maximum Polyphony Wave Memory Organ Section
Waterfall 76 keys (with velocity and aftertouch) Organ: Virtual ToneWheel, Piano / Synth / Rhythm: PCM Organ, Piano, Synth, Rhythm Organ: Full Polyphony, Piano / Synth / Rhythm: 128 voices 96 MB (16-bit linear equivalent)

Synth Section

Tones: 18 (3 variations by each STRINGS, CHOIR/SCAT,
BRASS, SYNTH LEAD, SYNTH PAD, BASS categories), SRX EXPANSION Tone Modify: ATTACK, RELEASE, CUTOFF, RESO Synth MFX: ON/OFF, CONTROL Active Expression: FADE, TIMBRE
Other Functions Display Connectors
V-LINK, ONE TOUCH, SPLIT, H-BAR MANUAL 16 characters, 2 lines (Backlit LCD), 7 segments, 2 characters LED Output Jacks (L/MONO, R), Output Jacks (XLR type), Phones Jack, Expression Pedal Jack, Damper Pedal Jack, Control Pedal Jack, MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU), AC Inlet AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V 20 W 1,291 (W) x 400 (D) x 121 (H) mm / 50-7/8 (W) x 15-3/4 (D) x 4-13/16 (H) inches 17 kg / 37 lbs 8 oz Music Rest, Owner's Manual, Power Cord

Piano Section

Harmonic Bar: 16', 5-1/3', 8', 4', 2-2/3', 2', 1-3/5', 1-1/3', 1' ToneWheel: VINTAGE 1, VINTAGE 2, CLEAN Vibrato and Chorus: V-1, V-2, V-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 Percussion: SECOND, THIRD, SOFT, SLOW Amplifier: TYPE 1, TYPE 2, TYPE 3, TYPE 4, OVERDRIVE Rotary: SLOW/FAST, BRAKE Tones: 9 (3 variations by each A.PIANO, E.PIANO, OTHERS categories) Mic /Amp: TYPE 1, TYPE 2, DISTANCE/EQ Piano MFX: CHORUS, TREMOLO, WAH,

PHASER, DEPTH, RATE

Rhythm Section Internal Memory D Beam Reverb Master EQ Expansion Slot External Memory
Rhythm Pattern: 20 Registration: 64
ORGAN: ROTARY SLOW/FAST PIANO: OCTAVE SYNTH: GLIDE
ROOM, HALL, CHURCH, DEPTH LOW, MIDDLE (FREQ, LEVEL), HIGH Wave Expansion Board SRX Series: 2 slots CompactFlash Memory*
Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Accessories
* The VR-760's CompactFlash file system is developed by Kyoto Software Research, Inc. Fugue 1999-2003 Kyoto Software Research, Inc. All rights reserved.

s Tones

qPiano qSynth

sRhythm Patterns

No. 3 Patch Name Orch Strings European Str Jupiter8 Str Real Choir Female Vox Jazz Scat BrassSection Concert Brass Ob Fat Brass Synth Lead No. 3 Patch Name Vintage Lead Dual Lead Retro Lead OB Pad 2.3 Pad Glassy Pad Ac Bass FretlessBass Hefty Bass
Jazz Funk 1 Jazz Funk 2 Jazz Funk 3 Acid Jazz 8 Beat Pop Beat Pop Beat Pop Beat Pop Beat Pop Fusion Pop Ballad Blues 1 Blues Beat Rock 4 Beat Rock R&B 1 R&B 2 R&B 3 Swing Jazz Slow Jazz 4 Beat Jazz 5/4 Bar Jazz 7/8 Bar Jazz Latin Jazz

Acoustic Piano

Electric Piano

Other Piano

Patch Name ConcertGrand Classical Pf European Pf Rhodes Mark 1 Rhodes Mark 2 Dyno Rhodes Wurly Piano Clav Harpsichord

Strings

Choir/Scat

Synth Pad

The Roland VR-760 is a keyboard players dream. Imagine an instrument that combines the sound and feel of a vintage organ with top-quality piano sounds, SRXpandable synthesizer sounds and an amazing new collection of electric pianosall playable from a 76-note waterfall keyboard. Now add expressive controllers like the futuristic D Beam, and V-LINK for integrating video, and youve got a powerful new performance keyboard with capabilities beyond anything else.
s MFX Effects (Synth Section)
STEREO EQ OVERDRIVE DISTORTION PHASER SPECTRUM ENHANCER AUTO WAH ROTARY COMPRESSOR LIMITER HEXA-CHORUS TREMOLO CHO SPACE-D STEREO CHORUS ST.FLANGER STEP FLANGER STEREO DELAY MOD DELAY TRI TAP DLY QUAD TAP DLY TIME CTRL DLY 2V PCH SHIFT FBK PCH SHIFT REVERB GATED REVERB OD CHORUS OD FLANGER OD DELAY DIST CHORUS DIST FLANGER DIST DELAY ENHAN CHORUS ENHAN FLANGER ENHANCR DELAY CHORUS DELAY FLANGER DELAY CHORUS FLANGR CHORUS/DELAY FLANGER/DELAY CHORUS/FLANGER

Options

Expression Pedal

FV-300L

Volume/Expression Pedal

Damper Pedal

Pedal Switch

Foot Switch

Keyboard Stand
A durable expression pedal with an extended range appropriate for organ playing.
With half-pedal recognition, this pedal is ideal when playing the VR-760's acoustic piano sounds.

SRX Series Wave Expansion Board

SRX-01

Dynamic Drum Kits

SRX-02

Concert Piano

SRX-03

Studio SRX

SRX-04

Symphonique Strings

SRX-05

Supreme Dance

SRX-06

Complete Orchestra

SRX-07

Ultimate Keys

SRX-08

Platinum Trax

SRX-09

World Collection
Once a musical instrument generates sound vibrations, it reaches the human ear through various mediating objects, each of which significantly affects the sound. The material and configuration of the instrument, the electric/electronic/magnetic amplifying system, the air and the reverberation of the room all affect the final sound. Sound modeling, the latest DSP technology, "virtually" reconstructs these objects. Roland's breakthrough Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) uses the advantages of multiple modeling methods and succeeds in accurately emulating existing sounds, as well as producing sounds that have never before been created.
Rolands V-LINK makes it possible to control video clips when used with an Edirol DV-7PR Digital Video Workstation (sold separately).

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All specifications and appearances are subject to change. All trademarks used in this catalog are the property of their respective companies. Printed in Japan JAN. 2003 RAM-3667 ERK-GEN-SE B-4

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s Organ Section
Here players can adjust the nine harmonic bars and basic settings for the organ sounds. Everything from the overall volume to ToneWheel type, Vibrato/Chorus, Percussion, COSM Amp Modeling and Rotary can be set using dedicated buttons and knobs.

s Synth Section

Here players can select among the different tone variations in the synth section. Dedicated Tone Modify knobs make it easy to adjust basic sound parameters. There are also controls for multi-effects settings, Active Expression and overall volume.

The Sound and Feel of a Classic
With organ sounds based on Rolands acclaimed VK-Series, the VR-760 can sound just like a vintage organcomplete with a range of spectacular COSM amp and rotary speaker models.
The VR-760 uses the same Virtual ToneWheel technology found in the popular VK-8 Combo Organcomplete with COSM Amp and Rotary Speaker Modelingfor the most realistic organ tones imaginable. Three tone wheel types (Vintage 1, Vintage 2 and Clean) accurately simulate the sound of clean gospel organs, gritty rock organs and everything in between.

q Wheel Types

Plug Into COSM Amp and Rotary Speaker Modeling
Four COSM amp models further enhance the VR-760s organs, delivering a range of distinctive overdriven amp sounds. The VR-760 can even simulate the effect of a vintage rotary speaker with full control over rotary speed and braking. Get those vintage speaker sounds you want without having to hunt down (or move) the real thing!

q Amp Types

Acoustic Pianos That Are Truly Grand
The VR-760 boasts some of Rolands finest acoustic piano sounds ever, just like our professional digital pianos used on stages the world over. Whether you need expressive grand pianos or bright pop pianos engineered to cut through the mix, the VR-760 has you covered. New COSM Mic Modeling gives these piano sounds natural ambience and resonancejust like a miked grand!
Professional Reverb and EQ
With onboard 3-band EQ, the VR-760 lets players tailor their sounds for any live venue. This professional equalizer offers control over the Low, Mid and High frequencies bandscomplete with a sweepable mid. Three varieties of reverb (Room, Hall and Church) give the VR-760s organ, piano and synthesizer sounds just the right amount of ambience.

Type 1

Modeling of a '70s combo organ with all noise eliminated,including leakage Faithful modeling of a '62 classic combo organ Modeling of a '70s combo organ with motor noise eliminated
Faithful simulation of the most popular rotary speaker Simulates the characteristics of a large tube guitar amp Variation of a rotary speaker simulation Features an incredible gain stage for sharper distortion sounds

Vintage 1 Vintage 2 Clean

Type 2 Type 3 Type 4

Innovative New Controllers An Expandable Synthesizer with Breathtaking Sounds
With its high-quality synthesizer section, the VR-760 gives players access to just about any sound imaginable. So whether you need rich orchestral sounds or a fat synth lead, you wont have to search long. Just choose from one of several Tone categorieslike Strings, Choir/Scat, Brass, Synth Lead, Synth Pad and Bassand select the sound you need. Two slots for optional SRX-Series expansions let you add up to 128MB of high-quality sounds tailored for specific genres and applications. These sounds can be further enhanced using the dedicated multi-effects processor, which serves up 40 studio-quality algorithms like distortion, flanging, delay and an enhancer. The VR-760s light-sensing D Beam provides realtime control over parameters like octave, glide or rotary speed. And with Active Expression, you can slowly fade in a synth sound while playing an organ toneor even intensify the sounds richness and volume using an optional EV-7 Expression Pedal. And with new V-LINK technology, you can trigger video clips from the VR-760s keyboard or Registration buttons*. Features like these can only be found in the VR-760.
The VR-760 includes a stunning collection of acoustic piano sounds, plus newly sampled electric pianos that are so realistic, youll swear its the real thing.
Of course, the sound itself is only half of the story. Thats why Roland gave the VR-760 a 76-note waterfall keyboardideal for the distinctive style of organ playing. Seasoned organists will be right at home with these quick-firing keys, which are perfect for playing solos and glissandos. Nine harmonic bars give you full control over the organ tones, which can be played back with full polyphony.
Unrivaled Electric Piano Sounds
When it comes to classic Rhodes and other electric pianos, the VR-760 is hard to beat. These newly-sampled electric pianos are quite simply the finest Roland has ever offered. And with new COSM Amp Modeling, you can get those classic suitcase and stage sounds without need for a speaker cabinetyou wont believe your ears! Dedicated multi-effects let you add anything from rich-sounding chorus to vintage phasing, tremolo and wah effects to create just the electric piano sound youre after.
*D Beam light has been colored for illustrative purposes only. Actual infrared light beam is invisible.
*Requires Edirol DV-7PR Digital Video Workstation (sold separately) with software version 1.5 or higher.

s Piano Section

This panel area provides direct control of the VR-760s piano sounds. Select among various acoustic and electric piano tones, adjust the overall volume, and even set the mic distance and amp modeling parameters. Multi-effects settings can also be made.

s Reverb Section

This panel section is for making settings to the VR-760s global reverb effect. Use the button to switch between three reverb types: Room, Hall and Church. Then adjust the effect level using the Depth knob.

s Master EQ Section

With dedicated knobs for each frequency band (including a sweepable Mid), players can instantly adjust the VR-760s overall tone without having to dive into Edit menus.
Synthesizer sounds include lush pads, strings, brass, bass sounds, electronic sounds and more complete with two SRX expansion slots.

VR-760

Performance Keyboard Its a Fact
The VR-760 Performance Keyboard is a unique instrument built to meet every need in live performance. It includes a huge variety of organs, acoustic and electric pianos, as well as synthesizer sounds and SRX expansion sounds. The VR-760 has a 76-note waterfall keyboard as well as a host of futuristic performance features. First-of-a-kind performance instrument, combining top quality organ, piano and synthesizer sounds with a 76-note waterfall keyboard Fully polyphonic organ sounds; 128-note polyphony for piano and synth sounds Organ section based on the Virtual Tone Wheel sounds of the VK-Series with COSM Amp and Rotary Speaker Modeling Piano section features amazing new electric pianos with COSM Amp Modeling Piano section also features stereo sampled acoustic pianos from Rolands legendary FP- and RD-Series with COSM Mic Modeling Synthesizer section includes 6 tone categories with 3 variations each, plus intuitive sound editing knobs Expandable via two optional SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards Light sensing D Beam with multi-colored LED for expressive realtime control Active Expression for ultra expressive performance with optional EV-7 Expression Pedal V-LINK feature for synchronizing video clips in live performance

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Playing the One Touch Organ, Piano, or Synth
The One Touch feature allows you to quickly spread the organ, piano or synth across the entire keyboard. 1. Press ONE TOUCH ORGAN to assign the current organ sound to the entire keyboard. 2. Press ONE TOUCH PIANO to assign the current piano sound to the entire keyboard. 3. Press ONE TOUCH SYNTH to assign the current synth sound to the entire keyboard. 4. After calling up a Piano, Organ, or Synth sound, you can adjust the volume level by turning the ORGAN VOLUME, PIANO VOLUME or SYNTH VOLUME knobs, respectively, to your liking. 5. To turn the ONE TOUCH feature off, press the ONE TOUCH button again so its not lit.

Layering the Keyboard

You can layer two or three sounds together. Use the following procedure to layer a piano and strings. 1. If the ONE TOUCH button is lit, press it to turn it off. 2. Press A.PIANO so its lit. 3. Press STRINGS so its lit. 4. Use the PIANO VOLUME and SYNTH VOLUME to adjust the balance between the two sounds

Dividing the Keyboard

You can divide the keyboard into two rangesUpper and Lowerand assign a different sound to your left and right hand. Use the following procedure to split the piano and strings we layered in the previous section: 1. Press the SPLIT button so its litthe screen displays the instruments assigned to the upper and lower ranges of the keyboard. 2. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the upper, or U, instrument. 3. Use INC and DEC to select PIANO. 4. CURSOR left to highlight the lower, or L, instrument. 5. Use INC and DEC to select SYNTH. The piano now plays on the right side of the keyboard and the strings play on the left side. 6. Press SPLIT so its not lit to turn off splitting.
Listening to the Demo Songs
The VR-760 has several internal demo songs that show its special capabilities. Use the following procedure to listen to the demo songs: 1. While holding the ENTER button, press EXIT. 2. Use the INC/DEC buttons to select a demo song. 3. Press ENTER to begin playback. At the end of the selected song, playback continues to the next song. 4. Press EXIT to stop playback. 5. Press EXIT again to exit the Demo Mode.

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Performance Keyboard Using Registrations
The VR-760 comes with a variety of pre-set organ, piano and synth combinations that are stored in registrations. Registrations are stored in banks, each of which holds eight registrations. There are eight banks, numbered from 1-8. To select a registration bank: 1. While holding the BANK button, press the number button for the desired bank and then release both buttons. To use a registration from the selected bank: 1. Press the desired registrations number button. There are 64 registration memories in which can store your own favorite settings. To save settings as a registration in the current registration bank: 1. Press WRITE. 2. Press the desired REGISTRATION number button to finish storing the registration.

4. 5. 6. While playing the keyboard, press the PIANO VARIATION 1-3 button to choose between the three different electric piano sounds. Now press the OTHERS button so that its lit. While playing the keyboard, press the PIANO VARIATION 1-3 button to choose any of the three sounds in the Others category.
Note: Refer to Page 43 of the Owners Manual for a detailed description of the piano tones.
Basic Operation of the VR-760 Synth
The VR-760s synth part has 18 tones. Theyre organized into in six categories: STRINGS, CHOIR/SCAT, BRASS, SYNTH LEAD, SYNTH PAD, and BASS. Use the following procedure to call up and listen to the various synth tones: 1. Press the ONE TOUCH SYNTH button until OT:SYNTH is displayedthis selects the Strings category. The STRINGS button lights. 2. While playing the keyboard, press the SYNTH VARIATION 1-3 button to choose between the three different string sounds. 3. Repeat Steps 1-3 for the other synth categories. 4. You can further adjust the tone of the selected synth by turning the ATTACK, RELEASE, CUTOFF, and RESONANCE knobs. Note: Refer to Pages 47-48 of the Owners Manual for a detailed description of the Synth Tone Modify, Multi Effects, and Active Expression features.
Basic Operation of the VR-760 Organ
The VR-760 organ section has nine Harmonic Bars that control the basic structure of the organ sound. By sliding these bars in and out, you can create a variety of tonalities. Use the following procedure to experiment with the Harmonic Bars: 1. Press ONE TOUCH ORGAN so its lit. 2. While playing the keyboard, adjust any of the nine HARMONIC BARS and listen to the different sounds each one creates. Note: Refer to Pages 33-35 of the Owners Manual for a detailed explanation of the Harmonic Bars.

Playing a Rhythm

The VR-760 includes a simple rhythm box that can play drum patterns in a variety of musical styles. Use the following procedure to listen to the rhythms: 1. Press RHYTHM ON so its lita pattern starts playing. 2. Turn the RHYTHM VOLUME knob to adjust the level of the rhythm. 3. Use the INC and DEC buttons to change the rhythm style. 4. Use the 5 and 6 arrow buttons to move the cursor between the rhythm style select and tempo select. 5. When the tempo setting is selected, use the INC and DEC buttons to change the tempo. 6. Press RHYTHM ON so its not lit to stop the rhythm.

Basic Operation of the VR-760 Piano
The VR-760s piano part has nine tones you can use, organized into three categories: Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano and Others. Use the following procedure to listen to the various piano tones: 1. Press the ONE TOUCH PIANO button until OT:PIANO is displayedthis selects the Acoustic Piano category. The A.PIANO button lights. 2. While playing the keyboard, press the PIANO VARIATION 1-3 button to choose between the three different acoustic piano sounds. 3. Press the E.PIANO button so that its lit.

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