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.
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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

Do not place containers of water on the device
Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.
Do not allow children to use without supervision
In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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Place in a well ventilated location
The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands
Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
Use only the specified stands
This (V-Piano) for use only with Roland stand KS-V8 or KS-G8. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
Remove cords and cables before moving the unit
Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices.
Check the safety of the stand before use
Please be sure to read and adhere to the cautionary notices contained in the instructions that came with this product. Please note that, depending on the manner in which keyboard performances are carried out, you may encounter situations where the keyboard falls off the stand or the stand topples over, even though you have followed all of the instructions and advice contained within the products manual. For this reason, you should always perform a safety check each time you use the stand.
Cautions when moving this device
If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. At least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage. Disconnect the power cord. Disconnect all cords coming from external devices. If youre using the stand (KS-V8), remove the headphone hook from the unit. If youre using the stand (KS-V8), remove the unit from the stand and transport them dividing of each.
Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting the power cord
Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 17).
Periodically wipe the dust off the power cord plug
At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.
If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.

Manage cables for safety

Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.
Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet. 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. Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cords plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

27. OUTPUT A Connectors: L/1, R/2
These are the main audio signal output jacks. The phone jacks and XLR connectors output the same signal.
About the XLR OUTPUT connectors
This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks. These jacks are wired as shown below. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

fig.XLRTRSJack.eps

20. USB MIDI Connector
When you want to use the included editor, use a USB cable to connect this connector to your computer (p.58).
21. [DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob
Adjusts the contrast of the display (p.23).
22. PIANO PEDAL Connector
Connect the included piano pedal here (p.20).
About the phone (1/4) OUTPUT connectors
If you connect a phone plug to only the L/1 (and L/3) phone jacks, they will output a mono signal that mixes-in the R/2 (and R/4) signals, allowing you to use these as mono outputs. * The XLR connectors will output a stereo signal. * The V-Piano is designed to be used with stereo output. The sound quality and tonal character will be affected if you use monaural output.
23. DAMPER Connector / FC1 Connector / FC2 Connector
Connect separately sold pedals or switches here. A variety of functions can be assigned to pedals connected to the FC1 connector and FC2 connector (p.84).
24. MIDI Connectors: IN, OUT/V-LINK, THRU
Connect these to external MIDI devices to transmit or receive MIDI messages.

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Getting ready
Placing the V-Piano on a stand
If you place the V-Piano on a stand, you must use the KS-V8 or KS-G8 (sold separately).
When placing the V-Piano on the stand, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the instrument and the stand. You must use two or more people to lift the V-Piano onto the stand. Using the V-Piano with any other stand may produce an unstable situation, possibly causing the instrument to fall or overturn, and resulting in injury or damage. For details on how to assemble the stand, refer to the owner's manual that accompanied the stand.
If using the KS-V8 stand 1. Place the V-Piano so its positioned as shown in the illustration.
Align the symbols ( ) on the V-Piano with the center of each support column of the stand.
2. Using the knob bolts included with the KS-V8, fasten the V-Piano to the stand (four locations).

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3. Connect the piano pedals to the PIANO PEDAL connector located on the rear panel of the instrument.
4. Attach the headphone hook included with the KS-V8.
Insert the headphone hook into the hole located on the bottom of the instrument toward the left side, and fasten it by tightening the wing nut.
Only headphones should be placed on the headphone hook. If you use it to hold other objects, you risk damaging the instrument or the headphone hook. If you need to remove the instrument from the stand, detach the headphone hook first.

5. Secure the piano pedal cable, power cord, and other connection cables inside the stands cable covers.

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If using the KS-G8 stand 1. Place the V-Piano in the position shown in the illustration.
Align the screws of the V-Piano with the front of the stand.
Align the symbol ( ) on the V-Piano with the center of support column of the stand.
Connecting the power cord
1. Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.
Is the volume level of the V-Piano or connected amp turned all the way down? Is the power to the V-Piano or connected amp turned off?
2. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet of the V-Piano, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.

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Connecting external equipment to the V-Piano
The V-Piano is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to produce sound, you need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones. * Audio cables, MIDI cables, headphones, and expression pedals are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these.
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the INPUT jacks may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

to Power outlet PC/Mac

Piano pedal

Pedal switch (DP Series)

Expression pedal (EV-5/EV-7) or Pedal switch (DP Series)

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

Mixer, etc.
Monitor speakers (powered)
V-LINK-compatible video equipment.

MIDI sequencer, etc.

Power amp

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Is the volume level of the V-Piano or connected amp turned all the way down? Is the power to the V-Piano or connected amp turned off?

Soft Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Damper Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)
The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be sustained.

Soft Pedal (left pedal)

If you hold down this pedal, the notes will be softer in tone. The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by changing the depth to which you press the pedal (p. 48). You can adjust the sensitivity of the soft pedal (p. 48).

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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.

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.

fig.Tone06.eps

When Function is turned on, the [FUNCTION] button will light, and functions such as song play/stop or ambience type setting can be assigned to the [F1][F3] buttons. For details on how to make these assignments, refer to Assigning functions to the [F1][F3] buttons (p. 43). The [F4] button is assigned to access the utility screen. You cannot change this assignment.

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Setup select screen
From the tone screen, hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button to access a screen where you can choose a setup.

fig.Tone07.eps

1. Setup number 2. Setup name 3. Information display area
The basic information shown here is the number of the tone used by the setup. Numbers following P are preset tone numbers, and numbers following U are user tone numbers.

Song screen

In this screen you can play back SMF music data, audio data, or CD songs. You can also record your own playing. For details, refer to Playing songs and recording your performances (p. 64).

fig.dispSongSMF.eps

Utility screen
In this screen you can make settings for the V-Pianos various functions. For details on these items and procedures, refer to Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen) (p. 76).

fig.Util02.eps

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Listening to the demo songs
Heres how to listen to the V-Pianos built-in demo songs. The V-Piano contains demo songs that let you enjoy its sounds. * Music Data Copyright: 2009 Roland Corporation
All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. The performance data of the demo songs is not transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector or USB MIDI connector. When the V-Piano is placed in demo song playback mode, its various settings will revert to the same state as immediately after the power is turned on. If you want to keep your settings, save them in a setup (p. 60). In demo song playback mode, playing the keyboard will not produce sound.
1. Hold down the [V-LINK] button and press the [TRANSPOSE] button; the V-PIANO DEMO screen will appear.

fig.demo-1.eps

2. Use the [F3 ()] / [F4 ()] buttons or the [VALUE] dial to select a demo song.

fig.demo-2.eps

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3. To play the selected demo song, press the [F1 (PLAY)] button.

fig.demo-3.eps

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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Tone Color
Range: -7+7 This adjusts the tone color of the strings. Increasing this value will produce a sharper and brighter sound as though the strings had become thinner. Decreasing this value will produce a milder and warmer sound as though the strings had become thicker.

Damping Time

Range: -100+100 This adjusts the time from when the damper touches the strings until the sound disappears; i.e., the length of the release. Increasing this value will lengthen the release, and decreasing this value will shorten the release.

Damper Noise Level

Range: -100+100 This adjusts the damper noise of an acoustic piano; i.e., the sound that is heard when you press the damper pedal to release the strings. Increasing this value will increase the sound heard when the strings are released.
Editing a parameters value
The tone screen shows some of the parameters that can be customized. Press the [F1][F4] buttons located below the parameter that you want to edit, and then turn the [VALUE] dial to edit that parameter.

fig.customize-1.eps

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Saving a tone youve customized
If you switch to a different tone or turn off the V-Pianos power after customizing a tone, the changes youve made will be lost. If you want to keep the customized tone, use the following procedure to save it as a user tone. The sound may be interrupted when you switch tones, but this interruption will be minimal when youre switching between tones that were customized from the same preset tone. When using the [VALUE] dial to switch tones during a performance, you may want to make sure that tones that were customized from the same preset tone are stored in adjacent tone numbers. For more about tones customized from the same preset tone, refer to Viewing the original tone (p. 58).
1. When youve finished customizing the tone, press the [WRITE] button to access the Tone Write screen.

fig.customize-2.eps

2. Assign a name to the tone. Press the [F2 (RENAME)] button.

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Editing the stretch tune
The stretch tune settings allow you to make detailed adjustments to the tuning curve.
1. Assign Stretch Tune (STRETCH) to one of the [F1][F4] buttons and select it. 2. Press the [ENTER] button to access the Stretch Tune edit screen.

fig.Stretch01.eps

Function Button
Description Specifies the tuning curve for the lower region. Gentle: Draws a curve that is shallower than Standard. Standard: Draws a typical curve. Deep: Draws a curve that is deeper than Standard. Press the [F2 (Key)] button and then press a key; now you can use the [VALUE] dial to adjust the pitch of that key. The range of adjustment is -50+50 cents. Specifies the tuning curve for the upper region. Gentle: Draws a curve that is shallower than Standard. Standard: Draws a typical curve. Deep: Draws a curve that is deeper than Standard. Cancels the changes and sets the tuning curve to Standard.

[F1 (Lower)]

[F2 (Key)]

[F3 (Upper)]

[F4 (Reset)]
If you use the [F2 (Key)] button to edit the tuning of a specific key, the Lower type will automatically change to User for G#4 or lower keys and the Upper type for A4 or higher keys.

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Editing individual keys
The following parameters can be individually edited for each key. Soft Pedal Sense Unison Tune Hammer Hardness Cross Resonance Decay Time Tone Color Damping Time
1. Assign Stretch Tune (STRETCH) to one of the [F1][F4] buttons and select it. 2. Press the [ENTER] button to access the edit screen.

fig.RangeSet02.eps

Button [F1 (RangeSet)] [F2 (Clear)] [F3 (Velocity)]
Function Specifies the key to be edited. Returns the values for all keys to their initial state, as prescribed by the selected tone. Edits the velocity follow setting.
Press the [F2 (Clear)] button and a confirmation screen will appear. If youre sure that you want to return the values for all keys to their initial state (as prescribed by the tone thats selected), press the [F4 (OK)] button. If you decide that you dont want to do this, press the [F2 (CANCEL)] button.
Specifying the key range (RangeSet)
Press the [F1 (RangeSet)] button to specify the key(s) that you want to edit.
To edit the setting of an individual key 1. Press the [F1 (RangeSet)] button. 2. Play the key whose setting that you want to edit.

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.

fig.SetupSave01.eps

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.

If the following screen appears
A screen like the one shown below will appear if you attempt to select a different song without saving the previouslyrecorded performance.

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If you press the [F4 (OK)] button, the previously recorded performance will be erased. If you dont want to lose the previously recorded performance, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button to return to the previous screen, and save your performance (p. 73).

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Playing and stopping the song 1. Press the [F3 (PLAY)] button.
The song will start playing, and the playback position indication will advance.

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2. To stop the song, press the [F3 (STOP)] button.

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Recording your performance
You can record your own performance on the V-Piano.
1. In the song screen, choose song number 000 (song name: New Song).

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2. If you want the metronome to sound while youre recording, turn Function on, and press the [F4 (OPTION)]

button.

The option menu will appear.

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In the option menu, use the [F3 ()] button or the [F4 ()] button to select a metronome parameter. Use the [VALUE] dial to change the setting of the selected parameter.
Parameter Metronome Switch Metronome Volume Beat Description Turns the metronome on/off. Adjusts the metronome volume. Specifies the time signature.
3. When youve finished making metronome settings, press the [EXIT] button to return to the song screen. 4. In the song screen, turn Function on, press the [F1 (TEMPO)] button, and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the

metronome tempo.

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5. Now youre ready to record. In the song screen, turn Function off, and press the [F4 (REC)] button.

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The [F3] button indication will change to [F3 (REC START)], and the V-Piano will enter recording-standby mode.

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If you press the [F4 (REC)] button when a song is selected, a screen like the following will appear.

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If you want to layer an additional performance onto the selected song, press the [F1 (ADD ON)] button. If you want to record a new song (rather than layering onto an existing song), press the [F4 (NEW SONG)] button.
If you attempt to select a different song without saving the previously recorded performance, a screen like the following will appear.
If you press the [F4 (OK)] button the previously recorded performance will be erased. If you dont want to erase the previously recorded performance, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button to return to the previous screen, and save your performance (p. 73).

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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.

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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.

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