V-Piano Catalog

The Piano Redefined
The acoustic piano. an icon of artistry and elegance, a cornerstone of the musical arts. Over the centuries, the piano has been refined by skilled craftsmen and fostered by composers and musicians on every continent, yet the instrument has remained fundamentally unchanged since its inception. Until now. Introducing the V-Piano, Rolands bold redefinition of the classic instrument. Sophisticated and streamlined, the V-Piano can be tuned, adjusted, played, and appreciated just like the finest acoustic grand, but thats only the beginning. With Rolands innovative living piano engine inside, the V-Piano soars above the limits of modern digital-piano technology, ushering in a new world of creative potential and musical expression.

ESCAPEMENT

Editor Software Included
for Microsoft Windows Vista/ Windows XP

for Mac OS X

Advanced Sound-Generation System Based on Acoustic-Piano Components

Strings

Sounds are produced on an acoustic piano by pressing a key, which causes a hammer to hit metal strings that are stretched across the pianos frame. The resulting sound causes other strings to resonate from the bridge to the soundboard to the body and outward into the surrounding space. This sound-production process was fundamental in the development of the V-Piano. The complex interaction of components was recreated meticulously, resulting in rich, realistic, organic grand-piano sound and performance.
Keyboard/Action Damper Soundboard Frame
Only the V-Piano Offers the Expressive Capability of an Acoustic Grand
By pressing a key on the V-Piano, youll instantly realize the beauty and authenticity of the sound. The V-Piano replicates every detail of the acoustic pianos sound-production process, starting from the hammer hitting the strings. The result is seamless, transparent tonal change that corresponds to key pressure, unlike sample-based pianos that change in a digital step-like manner. With the V-Piano, decaying sounds linger and fade naturally, unlike sample-based pianos that employ waveform loops. For the rst time in a digital instrument, the V-Piano provides truly accurate, authentic piano sounds that meet high-level performance demands.
New PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement
The V-Pianos keyboard was newly developed to achieve maximum comfort, playability, and response. The PHA III Ivory Feel keyboard with Escapement drastically improves key repetition while perfectly conveying dynamic, velocity-based tonal changes. The V-Piano also provides an escapement mechanism for each key, which recreates the authentic click feel of a grand-piano keyboard. This particularly improves expression when playing pianissimo. The keyboard also features Rolands acclaimed Ivory Feel a comfortable and realistic moisture-absorbent material that prevents slipping caused by perspiration during performance.
Expand Your Creative Horizons with Vintage and Futuristic Pianos
For the most demanding concert pianist Perfect classical performance
The V-Pianos Vintage piano model was created by meticulously analyzing the most revered, respected acoustic pianos from the past. In doing so, Rolands master sound designers achieved stunning realism and sound quality. With detailed control over the fine-tuning of multiple strings, hammer hardness, and complex resonance, you can make the V-Piano sound and behave like the most beloved acoustic pianos on the planet from historical antique pianos to modern concert grands.
Main Piano-Voicing Parameters Unison Tune Hammer Hardness Cross Resonance String Resonance Damper Resonance Soundboard Resonance Key Off Resonance Damper Noise Level
Create a custom library of pianos that best suit your performance style or repertoire
Create a custom collection of pianos with the V-Pianos easy-to-use parameters. Take full control over complex resonance characteristics that occur between the strings, frame, soundboard, and piano body. This gives you the freedom and power to perform with a virtual showroom of pianos on one stage. The all-in-one dream is finally realized!

n String Tuning

n Adjust the hardness of the hammer
Shattering the physical limitations of past technology, the V-Piano lets you create new, innovative instruments
The V-Pianos Vanguard piano model takes the instrument to new levels of creativity. Imagine a piano with three strings for every key, even in the low register, with all strings wrapped in copper material or perhaps made of steel. Tones that were previously unavailable are now at your fingertips, with smooth, fluid performance across every note. Thunderously deep and smooth low notes can also be achieved, thanks to all-triple-string programming. With the V-Piano, you can set the piano-voicing parameters individually for each register, enabling gorgeous sounds, textures, and resonances that have never been heard before.

n All-copper-wrapped strings with three strings per key n Editor screen: Adjust the pitch for specific key area zones
Offering all-silver-wrapped strings as a user-selectable choice, the V-Piano Vanguard model lets you express yourself in bold new ways. Since silver strings are physically softer and heavier than copper, the Vanguard model provides oversized, extra-hard virtual hammers to compensate. Only the V-Piano is capable of bringing this type of dream piano to life, with unprecedented sustain and shimmer. Its also possible to change tonality in real time via footpedal, which can be mapped to parameters such as cross resonance for controlling the hardness of the strings. Tuning is completely customizable as well.
n All-silver-wrapped strings with three strings per key
Highly advanced yet friendly V-Piano makes it easy to customize sounds and express
Creating sounds is incredibly easy with the V-Pianos intuitive, streamlined controls.
Although the V-Piano is capable of creating a wide variety of complex sounds, its surprisingly simple to use. Chose a tone and adjust it to sound just the way you want with the friendly, streamlined array of buttons and data dial.
A custom editor helps you create authentic acoustic-piano sounds quickly and easily.
Since the V-Piano can be connected to a computer with a single USB cable, sounds can be customized with easy-to-use graphic-editing software.
Immerse listeners with the V-Pianos specialized ambience effects and four outputs.
The V-Piano features 12 types of advanced spatial effects for adding liquid-smooth ambience. A dedicated Ambience knob is located on the front panel for instant, hands-on control. In addition, the V-Piano is equipped with four outputs for creative, flexible routing.

your musical creativity

Supports SMF and audio-file playback via USB memory
The V-Piano is equipped with a USB memory port that lets you play back audio files stored on USB memory devices. In addition, SMF data can be brought to life using the V-Pianos onboard General MIDI 2 sound generator.

V-Piano Specifications

Keyboard Section Sound Generator Section
88 keys PHA III (Progressive Hammer Action III) Ivory feel Keyboard with Escapement

(V-Piano)

Maximum number of tone-producing virtual strings: 264 string (varies according to the sound generator load) Tones: Preset=24 Tones, User=100 Tones Setups: 100 V-Piano editing parameters: Unison Tune, Hammer Hardness, Cross Resonance, Tone Color, String Resonance, Damper Resonance, Soundboard Resonance, Key Off Resonance, Damping Time, Damer Noise Level and more Effects: Ambience=12 types, 4-band Digital Equalizer
Image Synchronization Support With V-LINK
The V-Piano is V-LINK enabled. By combining it with a variety of V-LINK-compatible video devices, you can easily synchronize and control video content and still images.

Other Sequencer Section

(GM2: playable via SMF and MIDI)
Parts: 16 Parts Maximum Polyphony=128 voices Tones: 256 Tones Playable File Format: Standard MIDI File= format-0/1, Audio File= WAV, MP3 Recording Format: Standard MIDI File= format-0 Number of Recording Tracks: 1 track (realtime recording) Note Capacity: approx. 30,000 notes Control: Play/Stop, Backward, Forward, Tempo Change, Transpose, Center Cancel (only for audio playback) Tempo: Quarter note = 10 to 500, Audio Playback Speed=75-125% Resolution: 120 ticks per quarter note 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=11 levels Song Length: Max 998 measures Display: 240 x 64 dot graphic LCD (with backlit) Controllers: Volume knob, Ambience knob Pedal: Damper (half-pedal recognition), Soft (half-pedal recognition, function assignable), Sostenuto (function assignable) Internal Memory: 4M bytes Oher Functions: Panel Lock, V-Link Connectors: Output A (L/MONO, R standard), Output A (L, R XLR), Output B (L/MONO, R standard), Output B (L, R XLR), Input (L/MONO, R standard), Piano Pedal, Damper Pedal, Control Pedal (FC1, FC2), MIDI (IN, OUT, THRU), USB (MIDI, Memory, For Update), Digital Audio Out (Coaxial), Headphones, AC Inlet Power Supply: AC 100 V, AC 117 V, AC 230 V or AC 240 V(50/60 Hz), AC 220 V (60 Hz) Power Consumption: 27 W
Dimensions Weight Accessories

mm: 1,411 (W) x 530 (D) x 166 (H) inches: 55-9/16 (W) x 20-7/8 (D) x 6-9/16 (H) 38.2 kg 84 lbs 4 oz Owner's manual, CD-ROM (Editor), Piano Pedal,USB Cable, Power Cord

Rear Panel

MIDI USB PORT

DISPLAY CONTRAST

The display-contrast control allows instant adjustment to display brightness according to stage and studio conditions.

PEDAL CONNECTORS

These connectors are inputs for the V-Pianos custom triple piano pedal, damper pedal, and control pedals (2 jacks).

MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU

Enables data communication with other MIDI-compatible instruments and devices.

1 USB PORT FOR UPDATES

USB port can be used for future functional enhancements.

2 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

High-quality sound output (for use with a coaxial cable)

7 Input Jacks

Allows stereo input from an external audio source.

8 Output Jacks

Two pairs of stereo outputs (output A and B) are provided, with redundant 1/4 and XLR connectors.
The MIDI USB Port makes it possible to connect the V-Piano to a computer. MIDI data can also be sent back and forth between the V-Piano and music-software applications, etc.

Options

Keyboard Stand

KC-880

Stereo Keyboard Amplifier

RH-300

Stereo Headphones

RH-A30

Monitor Headphones

Damper Pedal

Expression Pedal

Dual Footswitch

Footswitch
Play the V-Piano with style and stability atop the KS-V8, a custom iron stand with four support columns, removable legs, level adjusters for uneven floors, and covers for concealing cables. It can be folded for transport and storage.
Size when folded: l mm: 1451(W) x 675.5(D) x 110(H) l inches: 57-1/8(W) x 26-5/8(D) x 4-3/8(H) (not included projection)
The flagship of the KC amp series is packed with high-performance features, including five channels of stereo input, 320 watts of power, Rolands famous DSP effects built in, and Stereo Link for chaining multiple units.
(momentary type) (Closed type) (Open-Air type)

www.roland.com/ V-Piano

Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue, P.O.Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Phone: (323) 890-3700 Fax: (323) 890-3701 Visit us online at www.RolandUS.com
All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
Printed in Japan. Jan. 2009 RAM-4409 GR-GEN-NK A4

Introducing the V-Piano...27
How the V-Piano is structured..... 27 The V-Pianos parameters..... 27 Backing up and initializing..... 28 How the V-Pianos screens are organized..... 29 Tone screen...... 29 Song screen...... 31 Utility screen..... 31
Listening to the demo songs...32

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Playing.... 34
Selecting and playing a sound....34 Adjusting the tonal character (Equalizer)....37 Saving the equalizer settings.....38 Adding reverberation to the sound (Ambience)....39 Switching the ambience type....39 Saving the ambience settings....40 Shifting the pitch (Transpose).....41 Disabling the buttons (Panel Lock).....42 Assigning functions to the [F1][F3] buttons....43 Using the pedals to control the V-Pianos functions...45 Functions that can be assigned to a pedal...45 Assigning a function to a pedal....46
Customizing the V-Pianos sounds... 48
The V-Pianos parameters......48 Editing a parameters value.....50 Saving a tone youve customized....51 Changing the parameters shown in the tone screen....53 Editing the stretch tune.....54 Editing individual keys.....55 Specifying the key range (RangeSet)....55 Velocity Follow settings.....57 Unison Tune parameters.....57 Viewing the original tone......58 About V-Piano Editor.....58
Saving your settings (Setups)... 59
Recalling a setup......59 Creating a setup......60 Assigning a name to a setup and saving it....60 Assigning favorite setups to the buttons....62 Recalling a setup you assigned to a button....63
Playing songs and recording your performances.. 64
About the song screen......64 [F1][F4] button operations.....65 Playing a song......66 Recording your performance.....70 Saving your recorded performance.....73 Option settings in the song screen.....74 Types of audio data that the V-Piano can play....75

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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen).. 76
How to make settings.....76 Saving the System parameters.....77 Parameters That Can Be Set.....78 System settings (1. System).....80 Tone parameter settings (2. Tone Parameter)....82 Keyboard touch settings (3. Key Touch)....83 Pedal settings (4. Pedal).....84 Functions that can be assigned to a pedal...85 MIDI settings (5. MIDI).....86 Ambience settings (6. Ambience).....86 File management (7. File)......87 Saving a setup file (Save SETUP File)....87 Loading a setup file (Load SETUP File)....89 Deleting a setup file (Delete SETUP File)....90 Copying a setup file (Copy SETUP File)....91 Saving a song (Save SONG File)....92 Deleting a song (Delete SONG File)....93 Copying a song (Copy SONG File)....94 Formatting internal memory or USB memory (Format)...95 V-LINK settings (8. V-LINK).....96 Connection Examples.....96 Turning the V-LINK ON/OFF.....96 V-LINK function chart.....97 V-LINK Settings.....97 Restoring the factory settings (9. Initialize)....98 Deleting the user tones (Delete User Tone)....98 Factory reset (Factory Reset All).....99 Playing or recording a song (10. Song).... 100 Saving a setup (11. Setup Write)..... 101

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Connecting headphones
1. Plug the headphones into the headphone jack.

Use stereo headphones.

Connecting multi-channel speakers
If youve set the system parameter Sound Perspective (p. 81) to A:DRY B:AMBIENCE or GRAND AMBIENCE for multi-channel output, you should place your speakers in the areas shown in the diagram below. Place the OUTPUT A speakers near the performer, and place the OUTPUT B speakers farther away. The volume balance, spacing of the OUTPUT B speakers, direction, and distance to the speakers can be adjusted according to your taste.

OUTPUT A

OUTPUT B

Performer

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Turning the power on and off
Once the connections have been completed (p. 18), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Turning on the power

1. Before you turn on the power, use the [VOLUME] Knob to minimize the volume.
Also, completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment.
2. Press the upper portion of the [POWER] switch on the back of the V-Piano to turn on the power.
The unit is powered up, and the displays backlighting comes on.
Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction. Due to a circuitry protection feature, this instrument requires a few moments after it has been turned on before it is ready for normal operation.
In the unlikely event the power is turned off or cut off while Factory Reset (p. 99) is in progress, the data may become corrupted, and it may require additional time for the unit to start up the next time.
3. Turn on the power to connected external devices. 4. Adjust the volume of the connected external devices. 5. Adjust the V-Pianos volume to obtain the proper volume level.

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Turning off the power
1. Before you switch off the power, turn the volume down all the way with the [VOLUME] Knob.
Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment.
2. Turn off the power to connected external devices. 3. Press the lower portion of the [POWER] switch on the back of the V-Piano.

The power is switched off.
If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [POWER] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to Power Supply (p. 7).

Adjusting the volume

1. Adjust the volume using the [VOLUME] Knob.
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the volume, or rotate it counterclockwise to lower it. Also, adjust the volume of the connected device to an appropriate level.
Adjusting the displays contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob)
The characters in the display may be difficult to view immediately after turning on the power or after extended use; this may also be because of where and how the display is situated. In such instances, adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob on the rear panel.

Rear Panel

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Using the USB memory

You can copy Setup files (p. 87) and song files to separately sold USB memory for safekeeping. You can also play back SMF music files that are saved on USB memory, or play audio files from USB memory (p. 64).
Connecting the USB memory
1. Connect your USB memory to the USB MEMORY connector located on the V-Pianos front panel.
Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in, until it is firmly in place.
If youre using new USB memory, you must first initialize (format) it on the V-Piano. For details, refer to Formatting internal memory or USB memory (Format) (p. 95).

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Connecting a CD drive
You can connect a CD drive (CD-01A; sold separately) to the USB memory connector, and perform while playing back a music CD. You can also play back SMF music data saved on a CD-ROM (p. 64).
Attaching the CD drive (CD-01A)
If youre using the KS-V8 (a dedicated keyboard stand for the V-Piano), you can attach the CD-01A to the V-Pianos bottom panel.
1. Set the POWER switch of the CD drive (CD-01A) to AUTO.

fig.CDDPowerSW.eps

2. Use screws (3 x 8 mm) to attach the holder to the CD drive.
* You must use only the screws (3 x 8 mm) and holder that were included with the CD-01A.

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Screws (3 x 8 mm)
3. Reattach the headphone hook in the location shown in the illustration.

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4. Use screws (4 x 16 mm) to attach the CD drive to the holes located on the V-Pianos bottom panel, as shown in the

illustration.

* You must use only the screws (4 x 16 mm) that were included with the CD-01A.

fig.CDDmount.eps

Screws (4 x 16 mm)
5. Use a USB cable to connect the CD drives USB connector to the V-Pianos front panel USB memory connector.
The USB cable included with the V-Piano can be routed past the V-Pianos back panel and connected.

fig.CDD-USB.eps

USB Cable

To USB memory connector

4. Editable tone parameters
You can adjust the settings of these parameters by pressing a [F1][F3] button and then turning the [VALUE] dial. For details, refer to Editing a parameters value (p. 50). You are free to assign desired tone parameters to the [F1][F3] buttons Changing the parameters shown in the tone screen (p. 53).
5. Utility screen indication
With the factory settings, you can access the utility screen by pressing the [F4] button. You are free to assign a desired tone parameter to the [F4] button (p. 53).

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Information shown in the tone screen
You can change this display by changing the utility screens 1. SystemInformation Type setting (p. 80).
Show the ambience settings
If the utility screens 1. SystemInformation Type setting (p. 80) is set to AMBIENCE, the ambience settings will be shown.

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A. Ambience mode ( Ambience Mode (p. 86) setting) SYS: SUP: When Ambience Mode is set to SYSTEM When Ambience Mode is set to SETUP
B. Ambience type ( Ambience Type (p. 86) setting) C. Amount of ambience ( Ambience Level (p. 86) setting)
Show the pedal assignments
If the utility screens 1. SystemInformation Type setting (p. 80) is set to PEDAL, the piano pedal assignments will be shown.

fig.Tone04.eps

A. Piano pedal mode ( Piano Pedal Mode (p. 84) setting) SYS: SUP: When Piano Pedal Mode is set to SYSTEM When Piano Pedal Mode is set to SETUP
B. Function controlled by the center piano pedal (p. 46) (Center Pedal Assign setting) C. Function controlled by the left piano pedal (p. 46) (Left Pedal Assign setting) * The functions controlled by the pedal are shown as an abbreviation. For the correspondence between the abbreviation and the full name of the function, refer to Functions that can be assigned to a pedal (p. 45). * Only the first function assigned to the pedal (ASSIGN 1) is displayed.
The tone screen when a function is turned on
If you press the [FUNCTION] button in the tone screen to turn Function on, the content of the lower half of the screen will change.

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4. The demo song will play. 5. To stop the demo song, press the [F1 (STOP)] button. 6. To exit demo song playback mode, press the [EXIT] button from the V-PIANO DEMO screen.

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Playing
Selecting and playing a sound
This section explains how to play the V-Piano. The V-Piano contains 24 different tones (preset tones). Heres how to select and play these tones. The sound will be interrupted when you switch tones, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
1. Access the tone screen.
The tone screen will appear when you switch on the V-Pianos power. If any screen other than the tone screen is shown, press the [EXIT] button.
2. Press one of the [TONE 1][TONE 4] buttons.
With the factory settings, the following preset tones are assigned to the buttons. [TONE 1] button: [TONE 2] button: [TONE 3] button: [TONE 4] button:

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No. 001 Vintage Piano 1 No. 008 Vintage Piano 2 No. 015 All Silver 1 No. 020 All Silver 2
3. Try selecting other preset tones.
Make sure that the tone number is highlighted, and turn the [VALUE] dial. This allows you to select preset tone numbers 001024.

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If the tone number is not highlighted, press the [EXIT] button.

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Assigning your favorite tones to the [TONE 1][TONE 4] buttons
You can assign your favorite tones to the [TONE 1][TONE 4] buttons. If you turn the [VALUE] dial after pressing one of the tone buttons, the tone will change.

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If you press and hold down the tone button for about one second, the currently selected tone will be assigned to that tone button. Now you can select the newly assigned tone any time simply by pressing that tone button. This setting is stored in the setup (p. 59).
Recalling a tone youve customized
If youve customized a tone, you can save it as a user tone so that it can be recalled from the tone screen. For details on customizing a tone and saving it, refer to Customizing the V-Pianos sounds (p. 48).

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List of preset tones
No. 007 Tone Name Vintage Piano 1 V1 Studio V1 Concert V1 Session V1 Mellow V1 Bright V1 Honky Tonk Piano Type Vintage Vintage Vintage Vintage Vintage Vintage Vintage Characteristics A standard piano that can be used in a broad range of styles, from classical to jazz and pop. The sound is bright and lively, and will respond dynamically to your touch. A small-sized piano with a lighter resonance. A large-sized piano with long bass strings and a large sounding board. A clear-sounding piano. A mellow-sounding piano. A bright-sounding piano. Honky tonk piano. A tranquil-sounding piano with a European atmosphere. With softly played notes, the sound is particularly clear and transparent. This is ideal for mellow ballades. Enjoy the blissful pianissimo notes. A small-sized piano with a lighter resonance. A large-sized piano with long bass strings and a large sounding board. A clear-sounding piano. A transparent-sounding piano. An upright piano. This is the sound of a fortepiano, an early piano that has a somewhat different character than todays pianos. Use a lighter key touch setting to appreciate the historical atmosphere of this period instrument. A piano thats triple-strung all the way through the bass notes, with silver winding all the way through the treble notes. A piano thats triple-strung all the way through the bass notes, with copper winding all the way through the treble notes. A piano with a sounding board made of a hard material, producing a sense of transparency. A piano that delivers a wide range of tonal variation between softly played and strongly played notes. A piano with emphasized metallic resonance. A piano thats triple-strung all the way through the bass notes, with silver winding all the way through the treble notes. A piano with a bright and powerful resonance. A piano with a deep and gentle resonance. A piano with a sense of movement as though the entire piano were resonating more intensely. A piano that combines elements from multiple pianos of differing characters.

Assigning a name to a setup and saving it
If you want to use your edited settings as a setup, save them as described below. You can assign a name to your setup. The V-Piano lets you store 100 setups.
2. Press the [F4 (UTILITY)] button. 3. The utility screen will appear.
Use the [F3 ()] button, [F4 ()] button, or [VALUE] dial to select 11. Setup Write.

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4. Press the [ENTER] button or the [F1 (ENTER)] button. 5. In the Setup Write screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select the write-destination setup number.

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Setup number 001 is selected automatically when you switch on the V-Piano's power. If you store your favorite tone and settings in setup number 001, youll be able to immediately start playing that sound and those settings as soon as you power up the V-Piano.

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6. Assign a name to your setup. Press the [F2 (RENAME)] button.

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The [VALUE] dial changes the character. The [F1 (INSERT)] button inserts a blank space. The [F2 (DELETE)] button deletes the character at the cursor location. The [F3] button moves the cursor one character to the left. The [F4] button moves the cursor one character to the right.
7. When youve assigned the name, press the [ENTER] button or the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen. 8. Press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button. 9. A confirmation screen will appear.

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To save the setup, press the [F4 (OK)] button. The screen will indicate Executing. while the data is being saved. Never turn off the power while this indication is shown. If you decide not to save the setup, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button or the [EXIT] button.
10. When the setup has been saved, you will return to the utility screen.

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Assigning favorite setups to the buttons
You can assign frequently used setups to the [TONE 1][TONE 4] buttons. This allows you to instantly access a desired setup.
2. The currently recalled setup number is shown. 3. Press the tone button ([TONE 1][TONE 4] button) to which you want to assign a setup.

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4. Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the setup that you want to assign to the specified tone button.

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5. Press and hold that tone button for approximately one second.
The currently recalled setup will be assigned to that tone button.
6. Once again hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button to return to the tone screen.

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Recalling a setup you assigned to a button
1. Hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button to access the setup select screen.
The setup assigned to that tone button will be recalled.
3. Once again hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button to return to the tone screen.

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Playing songs and recording your performances
The V-Piano can play back SMF music data, audio data, and songs from a CD. You can also play along with SMF music data and record the combined performance. If you want to connect a CD drive (sold separately: CD-01A) and play back songs from a CD, refer to the CD drives owners manual.

About the song screen

If SMF music data is selected
If audio data is selected

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1. Tempo
If SMF music data is selected, this indicates the tempo. If audio data is selected, this indicates the playback speed as a percentage.
2. Media on which the song is saved 3. Song number
If Function is off, you can use the [VALUE] dial to select a song.

4. Song name (file name)

If audio data is selected, an icon indicating the file format is shown above the song name (file name). : : WAV format MP3 format

5. Measure indication

If SMF music data is selected, this indicates the currently playing measure number. If audio data is selected, this indicates the playback time (minutes seconds).

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[F1][F4] button operations

If Function is off

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6. [F1 (MEDIA)] button

Switches the media that contains the songs. INT: USB: The V-Pianos internal memory USB memory or CD drive connected to the USB memory connector

7. [F2 (RESET)] button

Moves the playback position of the selected song to the beginning of the song.

8. [F3 (PLAY)] button

Plays the selected song. While the song is playing, this button pauses the song.

9. [F4 (REC)] button

Records your performance (p. 70).

If Function is on

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10. [F1 (TEMPO)] button

Pressing this button lets you use the [VALUE] dial to change the playback tempo. Tempo adjustment range for SMF music data: 10500 Playback speed adjustment range for audio data: -25+25 (%)

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6. Recording will begin when you begin playing from recording-standby mode or when you press the [F3 (REC

START)] button.

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To exit recording-standby mode and stop, press the [F4 (REC)] button.
7. When youre finished recording, press the [F3 (STOP)] button.
You will return to the song screen.

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Saving your recorded performance
The performance you recorded will be erased when you power-off the V-Piano. If you want to keep your performance, save it to a file as described below.
1. In the song screen, turn Function on and press the [F4 (OPTION)] button. 2. From the menu, choose Save and press the [ENTER] button.

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The Save SONG File screen will appear.
3. Select the media on which you want to save the song file.
In the Save SONG File screen, press the [F1 (MEDIA)] button to select the store-destination media.

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Setting INT USB
Store-destination The V-Pianos internal memory USB memory connected to the USB memory connector
4. Specify a name for the song file. Press the [F2 (RENAME)] button.

fig.SongSave03.eps

When youve assigned the name, press the [ENTER] button or the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
5. When youve finished entering the file name, press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button to start saving the song.
The screen will indicate Executing. while the data is being saved. Never turn off the power while this indication is shown. If an identically named file already exists, a confirmation screen will ask File Exists Overwrite OK? If you want to overwrite the existing song file, press the [F4 (OK)] button. If you want to save the song under a different file name, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
6. When the song has been saved, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.

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Option settings in the song screen
In the song screen you can turn Function on and press the [F4 (OPTION)] button to access the option menu screen, where you can make settings such as for the metronome.

fig.SongOpt01.eps

Use the [F3 ()] button or [F4 ()] button to select a parameter. Use the [VALUE] dial to edit the value.
Parameter Description Saves the recorded song. For details, refer to Saving your recorded performance (p. 73). Turns the metronome on/off. Adjusts the metronome volume. Range Default setting
Metronome Switch Metronome Volume
OFF, ON 010 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 ONE SONG, ALL SONG
Specifies the time signature.

4. Pedal Group

2. Tone Parameter Group

5. MIDI Group

6. Ambience Group

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7. File Group
Parameter Save SETUP File Load SETUP File Delete SETUP File Copy SETUP File Save SONG File Delete SONG File Copy SONG File Format Refer to. p. 87 p. 89 p. 90 p. 91 p. 92 p. 93 p. 94 p. 95

Saving parameters

Different parameters are saved in different locations (Tone, Setup, or System). Tones and the parameters saved in a Setup are not memorized until you save them to a Tone or to a Setup.
Saving parameters stored in System memory
Refer to Saving the System parameters (p. 77).
Saving parameters stored in a Setup

8 V-LINK Group

Parameter V-LINK Switch V-LINK Mode V-LINK Tx Channel Key Range Lowest No. Local Switch Refer to. p. 97 p. 97 p. 97 p. 97 p. 97 p. 97 Stored in. SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM
Refer to Assigning a name to a setup and saving it (p. 60).
Saving parameters stored in a Tone
Refer to Saving a tone youve customized (p. 51).

9. Initialize Group

Parameter Delete User Tone Factory Reset All Refer to. p. 98 p. 99

10. SONG Group

Refer to Playing songs and recording your performances (p. 64).

11 Setup Write Group

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System settings (1. System)
The following parameters are not saved in System memory or Setup memory. They will return to the default settings when you power-off the V-Piano. Tone Button Mode Local Switch Leave the USB Driver at the GENERIC setting. If you change this to ORIGINAL, youll need dedicated drive software in order to connect the V-Piano to your computer. For more about the dedicated driver software, refer to the Roland website. Roland website: http://www.roland.com/
Parameter Master Tune Description Changes the reference pitch of the V-Piano. Value 415.3466.2 (Hz) EQUAL, JUST MAJOR, JUST MINOR, PYTHAGOREAN, KIRNBERGER, MEANTONE, WERCKMEISTER, ARABIC C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, Bb, B 0127 -12+12 (dB) 0127 Default Value 440.0 (Hz)

SETUP UP and SETUP DOWN can be selected only if the pedal settings are the settings stored in system memory. SOUNDBOARD RESO is an abbreviation of Soundboard Resonance.

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MIDI settings (5. MIDI)

fig.UtilMIDI.eps

Description Specifies the MIDI channel on which the V-Pianos performance data is transmitted via MIDI. If you want to use the V-Pianos performance data to play an external MIDI device, set the V-Pianos transmit channel to match the receive channel of the external MIDI device. Specifies the V-Pianos receive channel. If you want to use MIDI data from an external MIDI device to play the V-Pianos sounds, set the V-Pianos receive channel to match the transmit channel of the external MIDI device. Specifies the Bank Select MSB that is transmitted when a setup is recalled. Specifies the Bank Select LSB that is transmitted when a setup is recalled. Specifies the Program Change that is transmitted when a setup is recalled.

MIDI Tx Channel

V-Piano Rx Channel

OFF, 116

Tx Bank Select (MSB) Tx Bank Select (LSB) Tx Program Change
OFF, 0127 OFF, 0127 OFF, 1128

OFF OFF OFF

The V-Piano Rx Channel setting is stored in system memory. It cannot be individually stored in each setup.
Ambience settings (6. Ambience)

fig.UtilAmb.eps

Description Ambience settings can be individually stored in each setup. When you switch setups, this setting specifies whether the ambience settings will change to the settings saved in that setup (SETUP) or will not change (SYSTEM).

Ambience Mode

SYSTEM

Ambience Type

Selects the type of ambience.
ROOM 1, ROOM 2, ROOM 3, STUDIO 1, STUDIO 2, STUDIO 3, CLUB 1, CLUB 2, CLUB 3, HALL 1, HALL 2, HALL 3 0127

HALL 1

Ambience Level
Adjusts the ambience effect. This parameter is linked with the [AMBIENCE] Knob.

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File management (7. File)

fig.UtilFile.eps

What is a setup file?
A setup file contains the V-Pianos 100 user setups, 100 user tones, and system settings, all in a single file. This setup file can be saved to internal memory or to USB memory (separately sold) connected to the USB memory connector.

About song files

SMF music files stored in USB memory can be copied to the V-Pianos internal memory. A performance youve recorded on the V-Piano can also be saved as a song file to internal memory or to USB memory. Audio data cannot be copied to internal memory.
Saving a setup file (Save SETUP File)
Heres how to save a setup file to internal memory or to USB memory (separately sold) connected to the USB memory connector.
1. In the File screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select Save SETUP File, and then press the [ENTER] button or the [F1

(ENTER)] button.

fig.UtilFormat03.eps

If you decide to cancel without formatting, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button. The message Executing. is shown while formatting is being done. Never turn off the power or disconnect USB memory during this time.
6. When formatting is finished, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.

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V-LINK settings (8. V-LINK)
) is a function that provides for the play of music and visual material. By using V-LINK-compatible video V-LINK ( equipment, visual effects can be easily linked to, and made part of the expressive elements of a performance.

fig.UtilVLINK01.eps

For example, if you use the V-Piano in conjunction with the EDIROL P-10 VISUAL SAMPLER, youll be able to produce synchronized music and video performances. In order to use V-LINK between the V-Piano and the EDIROL P-10, youll need to make connections using a MIDI cable (sold separately).

Connection Examples

As an example, we will use a Setup in which the V-Piano is connected to the EDIROL P-10. Use a MIDI cable to connect the V-Pianos MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of the EDIROL P-10.

fig.V-LINKConnection.eps

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

EDIROL P-10
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Turning the V-LINK ON/OFF
1. Press the [V-LINK] button.
The [V-LINK] button will light, and the V-LINK setting will be on. In this state, you can operate the keyboard to manipulate images in sync with the playback of the V-piano.
2. Press the [V-LINK] button again.
The [V-LINK] button will go out, and the V-LINK setting will be off.

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V-LINK function chart
V-LINK function Transmitted MIDI message CC#0: CC#32: Switch images 00H7FH 00H7FH V-Piano operation Play black keys Play white keys Play keys When V-LINK Mode is NOTE. Number depends on Lowest No. Remarks When V-LINK Mode is BANK/PC. Number depends on Lowest No.
Program Change: 0127 Note: A0C8

V-LINK Settings

fig.UtilVLINK02.eps
Description Turns the V-LINK functionality on/off. This parameter is linked with the [V-LINK] button. Selects the type of MIDI messages that will be transmitted. You can choose between transmitting bank select and program change messages (BANK/PC) or note messages (NOTE). Specifies the MIDI channel on which MIDI messages will be transmitted. Selects the range of keys that will be used as V-LINK controllers. You can also specify this range from the keyboard by pressing the bottom key, then the top key, and then [ENTER] button. Specifies the number that will be transmitted when you press the lowest key of the Key Range. Specifies whether the V-Piano will (ON) or will not (OFF) produce sound when you play a key in the specified Key Range.

No sound

p. 80 p. 34
No sound from the connected MIDI device

p. 37 p. 54

Song data not played back correctly
These occur due to the nature of a liquid crystal display, and do not indicate a malfunction. They can be minimized by adjusting the contrast of the screen.
Is the pedal connected correctly? Plug the cord firmly into the pedal connector. Are you using a pedal made by another manufacturer? Use the pedal included with the V-Piano or an optional pedal. Are you using (optional) Roland USB memory? Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB memory products. If you are unable to read or write USB memory successfully, change the USB Memory Mode setting.

p. 107

Cant read or write USB memory successfully

p. 80

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Problem Reverberation remains even if you turn off the ambience effect The sound of the higher notes suddenly changes from a certain key
Check/Solution Since the V-Piano simulates the sympathetic resonance of the strings, you may hear what sounds like reverberation even when Ambience is turned off.
The tonal character will change at boundaries where there is a change in the number of strings per key or between wound and unwound strings. Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial high-frequency components that may sound as though a metallic ringing has been added. This is because the character of an actual piano is being faithfully reproduced, and is not a malfunction. This ringing is more obtrusive if the ambience effect is applied heavily, so you may be able to minimize it by decreasing the ambience. With certain tones, the sounds may seem to be distorted. Turn down the volume. Alternatively, lower the master gain setting. You can not rewind or fast-forward while music files are being read in. Wait until processing finishes.
High-pitched ringing is heard
Low notes sound wrong, or are buzzy Cant rewind or fastforward Songs in USB memory are not played immediately

p. 23

If you attempt to play back performance data that contains more data than the entire capacity of the V-Pianos memory, you may find that operations other than playback (such as rewind or fast forward) become unavailable. SMF music files comes in two types; formats 0 and 1. In the case of format 1 data, it may take a certain amount of time for playback to begin. The format type is indicated on the booklet for the music files youre using.

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List of shortcuts
By operating two or more buttons, knobs, or pedals simultaneously, you can directly and efficiently access a related function.
Function Change whether the tone buttons ([TONE 1] button [TONE 4] button) will select tones or setups (i.e., change the Tone Button Mode) Panel Lock on/off Assign a function to a pedal (access the Pedal Assign screen) Access the V-LINK setting screen Select the Ambience type (access the Ambience setting screen) Access the Utility screen Access the V-PIANO DEMO screen Operation Page
Hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button
Hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press a [TONE 1][TONE 4] button Hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press a pedal Hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [V-LINK] button Hold down the [Function] button and turn the [AMBIENCE] Knob Hold down the [WRITE] button and press the [EXIT] button Hold down the [V-LINK] button and press the [TRANSPOSE] button
p. 42 p. 45 p. 96 p. 39 p. 76 p. 32

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MIDI Implementation Chart

Function.

Digital Piano Model V-Piano
Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change
Transmitted Recognized Mode 3 Mode 3, 4 (M = 1) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 0127 O X X X X X *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1
Date: Feb. 1, 2009 Version: 1.00

Remarks Memorized *2

Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Keys Channels
Mode 3 Mono, Poly ************** 0127 ************** O O 8n V=0127 X X O
0, 5 6, 100, 101 : True Number
O X X X X X X X X O X X X X O X O O X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Bank select Modulation Breath type Foot type Portamento time Data entry Volume Balance Panpot Expression General purpose controller 1 General purpose controller 2 General purpose controller 3 General purpose controller 4 Hold 1 Portamento Sostenuto Soft Legato foot switch Hold 2 Sound variation Resonance Release time Attack Time Cuttoff Decay time Vibrato rate Vibrato depth Vibrato delay General purpose controller 5 General purpose controller 6 General purpose controller 7 General purpose controller 8 Portamento control General purpose effects 1 Tremolo General purpose effects 3 Celeste Phaser RPN LSB, MSB Program No. 1128

Program Change

O ************** O X X X O O
System Exclusive : Song Position System : Song Select Common : Tune Request System : Clock Real Time : Commands : All Sound Off : Reset All Controllers Aux : Local On/Off Messages : All Notes Off : Active Sensing : System Reset Notes
X O (120, 126, 127) X O X X X O (123127) O O X X * 1 Only GM2 sound generator can be recognized. * 2 Recognized as M=1 even if M1. * 3 Transmitted if assigned to pedals.