RD-700SX

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Roland RD-700SX. This TurboStart contains step-by-step instructions that will quickly introduce you the RD-700SXs major features.

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Splitting the Keyboard
You can split the RD-700SX keyboard so theres one tone beneath your left hand and another tone beneath your right. These tones are called lower and upper tones, respectively. Use the following procedure to split the keyboard: 1. Select a tone as described earlierthis sound will play in the upper half of your split keyboard. 2. Press SPLIT so that the LOWER ONE indicator in the ZONE SWITCH/CONTROL area is lit. 3. Press the LOWER 12 ZONE SELECT button until the LOWER 1 indicator lights. 4. Press the desired TONE SELECT button to choose the lower sounds tone category. 5. Press the DEC/INC buttons to select the lower sounds tone. 6. Use the sliders located beneath UPPER 1 and LOWER 1 in the ZONE SWITCH/CONTROL area to control the volume for the two split tones. 7. Press SPLIT to exit Split mode. Note: To change the keyboards split point, press and hold SPLIT for several seconds to display the Split Point menu. While continuing to hold SPLIT, press a key where you want the new split point to be.

Playing the Demo Songs

There are four demo songs in the RD-700SX. Use the following procedure to play the demo songs: 1. While holding down NUM LOCK, press EDIT. 2. Use the CURSOR and buttons to select the desired song. 3. To begin playback, press F2 (PLAY). 4. To stop playback, press F1 (MENU) twice.

Selecting Sounds

The RD-700SXs categories make it easy to select tones. Use the following procedure to select a tone: 1. Press the PIANO button in the ONE TOUCH area. 2. Press a TONE SELECT button to select a category such as ORGAN or STRINGS. 3. Press DEC or INC to choose a tone within the selected category.

Transposing the Keyboard

Use the following procedure to transpose the keyboard: 1. Press and hold the TRANSPOSE button to display the current transpose value. 2. While holding TRANSPOSE: use the DEC/INC buttons to set the desired transpose value, or press a key on the keyboard to set the desired transpose value. 3. Release the TRANSPOSE buttontransposition is now active. 4. To turn off the transposition, press TRANSPOSE so its not lit. Note: The transpose value you selected will remain in temporary memory until it is changed, or until you power off.

Layering Tones

The RD-700SX can layer up to four tones. Use the following procedure to layer a piano tone and a string tone: 1. Press PIANO in the ONE TOUCH area. 2. Press the PIANO TONE SELECT button, and then press the INC/DEC buttons to select the desired piano tone. 3. In the ZONE SWITCH/CONTROL area, press the UPPER 2 button so it lights. 4. In the ZONE SELECT area, press the UPPER 12 button until the UPPER 2 indicator lights. 5. Press the STRINGS TONE SELECT button, and then use the INC/DEC buttons to select the desired string tone. Tip: You can also layer tones by pressing two TONE SELECT buttons at the same time.

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Digital Piano Using the Built-In Rhythms
The RD-700SX has 185 internal rhythm patterns. To play a rhythm pattern, use the following procedure: 1. Press EXIT several times to go to the main tone display. 2. Press CURSOR to display the RHY/ARP screen. 3. Press the INC/DEC buttons to select a rhythm pattern. 4. Press F2 (PLAY) to begin playback. 5. Press F2 (STOP) to end playback.
Registering and Recalling Favorite Setups
For setups you frequently use, the RD-700SX has 40 favorite locations you can quickly get to using the Tone Select buttons. These locations are stored in four sets, or banks, containing 10 favorite locations each. Use the following procedure to assign a setup to a favorite location: 1. Press SETUP and press the INC/DEC buttons to select a setup. 2. Press F2 (BANK CHANGE) to select the bank in which you want to register the setup. 3. Hold down F1 (ASSIGN), and then press the TONE SELECT button to which you wish to assign the setup. Use the following procedure to recall a previously registered favorite setup: 1. Press SETUP. 2. Press F2 (BANK CHANGE) to select the desired bank. 3. Press the setups TONE SELECT button to load the setup.

Storing a Setup

The RD-700SX has 100 memory locations in which you can store your favorite keyboard settings. Use the following procedure to store a setup: 1. Press WRITE so it lights. 2. Use the CURSOR and buttons and the INC/DEC buttons to name your setup. 3. Press the CURSOR to move the cursor to the setup destination field. 4. Press the INC/DEC buttons to select the memory location in which you want to store your customized setup. Note: The setup currently stored in the selected location will be overwritten. 5. 6. 7. Press ENTER to display Are You Sure? Press ENTER to display Writing. The display returns to normal when the writing procedure is completed.

Recalling a Setup

Use the following procedure to load a previously saved setup: 1. Press SETUP in the ONE TOUCH area. 2. Press the INC/DEC buttons to select the desired setup.

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RD-700SX

Digital Piano

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Transform your sound with the RD-700SXs powerful twin multi-effects engines onboard. Among the many high-quality effects types are reverb, chorus, Sound Control (3-band compressor), and dedicated 3-band parametric EQ with adjustable frequency, Q, and gain for achieving the perfect custom-tailored sound. Dedicated knobs, buttons, and the large graphical display allow intuitive sound control.
The Arrival of a New Gold Standard
Equipped with the most authentic and expressive multisampled grands to ever adorn a stage piano, the RD-700SX represents the pinnacle of digital stage-piano design and performance. Driven by Rolands most powerful sound engine, the RD-700SX enables the ultimate in sound and performance with two world-class grand piano waveforms at its core, and featuring 128-voice polyphonic performance, a Progressive Hammer-Action keyboard, and an expanded soundset (which includes brilliant electric pianos, authentic virtual tonewheel organs, and more). The RD-700SX is an unrivaled new breed of stage piano.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------With Rolands most powerful processing engine at its core, the RD-700SX provides two complete 88-note world-class concert grand pianos, each with individual multisamples for every key, and recorded at a variety of velocity levels. The RD-700SX also contains authentic electric piano and virtual tonewheel organ instruments, as well as an entire GM2-compatible sound set. Load and Play Standard MIDI files with the built-in MIDI File player. Onboard Rhythm and Arpeggiator functions are provided as well. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The RD-700SX is equipped with Rolands top-of-the-line Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard, which provides heavy-to-light response as you climb from low to high octaves, just like a real piano. Combined with a true hammer-action mechanism, the keyboard offers an incredibly natural response that feels and plays like a true grand. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------With its front-panel sliders, large buttons, and backlit LCD, the RD-700SX is a fast and friendly instrument to pilot, especially for live performers who need instant, fumble-free access to sounds. The one-touch PIANO and E.PIANO buttons let you recall your favorite instrument sounds and edits such as changes to the piano's String Resonance and Key Touch, or the E.Piano's Amp type. You can also switch entire groups of settings during a performance by selecting a Setup that you've edited and stored in advance; up to 100 Setups can be stored and instantly recalled.

Stunning Sounds

Onboard Effects
Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The RD-700SX is fully equipped for the gigging professional. Both 1/4" and XLR outputs provide compatibility with all popular types of mixers and amplification systems. And for the utmost in performance expression, the RD-700SX offers inputs for damper pedals and two-function assignable foot pedals. Use the tandem MIDI outs and USB I/O for MIDI control and data backup/exchange. The RD-700SXs customizable Master Control features allow it to serve as the master for other MIDI instruments. And for audio/visual-minded musicians who want to play graphics (via Edirol video equipment), the RD-700SX is V-LINK compatible. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The RD-700SX offers an impressive 474 internal tones and 14 rhythm types, which can be expanded by adding two optional Roland SRX boards. Choose from an impressive lineup of SRX titles, including Complete Orchestra, Big Brass Ensemble, World Collection, Platinum Trax, and more.

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*Product pictured is a prototype model. Actual product appearance may be subject to change.
Two great new grand piano sample-sets, each with 88-key multisamples Roland's most expressive Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard 128-voice polyphony 3-band parametric EQ with graphical user interface and COSM effects for easy tone shaping Realistic tonewheel organ sounds with graphic drawbar editing
XLR Outputs for professional use Master Keyboard functions with two individual MIDI out for controlling external MIDI modules Built-in SMF player with USB connection for PC/Mac 2 SRX Expansion slots for adding great new sounds Complete GM2-compatible sound engine onboard

RD-700SX Specifications

Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) Part 16 Parts Maximum Polyphony 128 voices Wave Memory 128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent) Expansion Slots Wave Expansion Board SRX Series: 2 slots Tones Normal Tones: 208, Tonewheel Organ: 10, General MIDI 2 Tones: 256, Rhythm Sets: 5, General MIDI 2 Rhythm Sets: 9 Setups 100 Flash Memory Approx. 1 M Bytes (1000 K bytes) Effects Multi-Effects: 2 systems, 125 types, Reverb: 6 types, Chorus: 3 types, Sound Control (3-band Compressor), 3-band Digital Equalizer Arpeggiator 128 styles Rhythm Pattern 185 patterns Controllers Zone Level slider x 4 (Assignable), Equalizer knobs, Reverb knob, Chorus knob, Multi-Effects Control knob, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever Display 128 x 64 dots graphic LCD (with backlit) Connectors Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type, Output Jacks (L, R): XLR type, Pedal Jacks (DAMPER, FC1, FC2): 1/4 inch TRS phone type, MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT1, OUT2, THRU), USB Connector (supports file transfer and MIDI), AC Inlet Power Supply AC 117 V, AC 230 V or AC 240 V (50/60 Hz), AC 220 V (60 Hz) Power Consumption 12 W Dimensions 1,414 (W) x 374 (D) x 143 (H) mm, 55-11/16 (W) x 14-3/4 (D) x 5-11/16 (H) inches Weight 24.5 kg / 54 lbs 1 oz Accessories Owners Manual, CD-ROM (RD USB Driver), Damper Pedal (DP-8), Power Cord Options Wave Expansion Board: SRX Series, Pedal Switch: DP-2, Damper Pedal: DP-8, DP-10, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6 (TRS phone jacks cannot be used.), Expression Pedal: EV-5, EV-7 * The specifications are subject to change without notice.