Workstation

Q&A
A collection of popular articles from the GW-7 knowledge base
How Do I Select a Performance?... 2 How Do I Change The Split Point?.. 3 How Do I Layer the Keyboard?.. 4 How Do I Save a Performance?... 5 How Do I Record a Song?... 6 How Do I Find GW-7 Articles in the RolandUS.com Knowledge Base?. 7
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GW- 7 How Do I Select a Performance?
Use the following procedure to select a performance: Press the PERFORM button in the MODE area so it lights. Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired performance.
How Do I Select a Performance?
GW- 7 How Do I Change The Split Point?
Use the following procedure to change the keyboards split point: 3 Press and hold the SPLIT button to display Split Point. Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired split point. Press EXIT/NO to return to the Main display.
How Do I Change The Split Point?
GW- 7 How Do I Layer the Keyboard?
Use the following procedure to layer two tones: 9 Press the DUAL button in the KEYBOARD area so it lights. Press the UPPER button so it lights. Use the tone category buttons and the VALUE dial to select the Upper instrument of the layer. Press the LOWER button so it lights. Use the tone category buttons and the VALUE dial to select the Lower instrument of the layer. Press and hold the UPPER button for approximately two seconds to display the volume-setting screen for the Upper part. Turn the VALUE dial to adjust the volume of the Upper part. Press LOWER to display the volume-setting screen for the Lower part. Turn the VALUE dial to adjust the volume of the Lower part.
10 Press EXIT to return to the Main display. Note: You can only select a non-drum-set sound as the second tone in a layer.
How Do I Layer the Keyboard?
GW- 7 How Do I Save a Performance?
The GW-7 can store your favorite settings as a performance you can easily recall at any time. There are 32 performance memory locations. Use the following procedure to save a performance: 7 Press the FUNCTION button. Use the SELECT 3 and 4 buttons to display Write Perform? Press the ENTER button to display Perform Num:Uf001. Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired performance memory destinationfrom Uf001-Uf032. Press ENTER. Use the SELECT 3 and 4 buttons and the VALUE dial to enter a name for your new performance. Press ENTER to display Write Sure?
Important: If youve already stored a performance in the selected location, the new performance will take its place. Before proceeding, verify that theres nothing in the location you want to keep, or select a memory location youre sure is so-far unused. 8 Press ENTER to finish saving the performance.
Note: A performance containsand can therefore instantly recallthe following settings: Music style Tempo Effect (Chorus, Reverb) Keyboard touch
How Do I Save a Performance? 5
Tempo Tone for the keyboard mode Band type
GW- 7 How Do I Record a Song?
The GW-7 has a 16-track sequencer. Use the following procedure to record multiple tracks: 9 Press SONG REC so it flashes. Turn the VALUE dial to select Rec Mode: KBD. Press START/STOP to begin recording. Press START/STOP again when youre finished recording. Press SONG REC so it flashes. Turn the VALUE dial to select Rec Mode:SINGLE. Press the SELECT 4 button. Turn the VALUE dial to select Rec Track: 2 or the next available track. Choose a tone for the track you selected in Step 8.
10 Press START/STOP to begin recording the new track. Note: Youll hear your first-recorded track as you record the new track. 11 Press START/STOP when youre done recording. 12 Repeat Steps 7 through 11 to record additional tracks.

How Do I Record a Song?

GW- 7 How Do I Find GW-7 Articles in the RolandUS.com Knowledge Base?
3 Point your browser to the GW-7 Support area on RolandUS.com. Click Knowledge Base. If youre not already logged into Roland Backstage, the Roland Backstage login appears. If youre: a Roland Backstage memberenter your email address and password, and then click the Login button. not yet a Roland Backstage memberclick Create New Profile to create a free new user account. As a Roland Backstage member, you become part of the online Roland US.com community and gain access to helpful tools and services. 6 Once youre logged in, click the large Knowledge Base button. On the Knowledge Base screen, enter GW-7 in the Product field. Click the Find button in the middle of the screen to browse the available GW-7 Knowledge Base articles.
How Do I Find GW-7 Articles in the Knowledge Base?

Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owners Manual.
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.
When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling. Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptors body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock. Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page. Never use or store the unit in places that are: Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are Humid; or are Exposed to rain; or are Dusty; or are Subject to high levels of vibration. This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.

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Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. This unit is for use only with Roland stand KS-12. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. Always grasp only the output plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, this unit or an outlet. At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor 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. 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. Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page when: The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or If smoke or unusual odor occurs Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. 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. Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)
Do not force the units power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cordsthe total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cords outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page.

POWER switch This turns the power on/off. (p. 9)

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Introduction

About the GW-7

What is a Tone? (p. 11) On the GW-7, each of the sounds you normally play is called a Tone. If we use the analogy of an orchestra, a Tone corresponds to an instrument played by one of the musicians. Settings for parameters such as effects and filters are also included in a Tone.

Making Connections

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.
Connecting External Equipment, Pedals, and Switches Connecting External Equipment
You can record your playing (or a song recorded on the GW-7) onto a cassette tape or other audio recording device. Connect the OUTPUT jacks on the GW-7s rear panel to the input jacks of your external device.

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What is Backing? (p. 14) Backing refers to the automatic accompaniment functionality of the GW-7.
What is a Music Style? (p. 15) A Music Style is a musical template used by a Backing. The GW-7 contains a variety of music styles such as rock, dance, Latin, and jazz. You can also add style data by connecting the GW-7 to your computer via USB. (p. 24)
Cassette deck, power amp, audio amp, keyboard amp, monitor speakers, etc.
You cant create music styles using the GW-7 itself; youll need to use the built-in styles provided by the GW-7, or load commercially available style data.
What is a Performance? (p. 16) A Performance is a group of settings that specifies the Tone and Style, the keyboard mode, and various other parameters.
What is a Song? (p. 21) The GW-7 contains a 16-track recorder, which you can use to record the music you play. You can add a Backing to the performance you play on the keyboard, and save the result as a Song. You can also load Song data from a computer connected to the GW-7 via USB. (p. 24)
Connecting a Pedal and Switch
You must switch off the GW-7s power before you connect a pedal and/or switch. Connect a separately available pedal switch (Roland DP Series) to the HOLD PEDAL jack on the rear panel. You can use this pedal switch to sustain notes even after taking your hands off the keyboard. Connect a separately available pedal switch (Roland DP Series), a separately available foot switch (Boss FS-5U) or separately available expression pedal (Roland EV-5) to the rear panel CONTROL PEDAL jack. You can use this to control various functions that you assign. (p. 25)

Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

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Connecting the AC Adaptor
1. 2. Remove the GW-7 from its shipping carton, and place it on a horizontal surface. Connect the included power supply cord to the included AC adaptor.
AC adaptor Power supply cord

Turning the Power Off

1. Press the POWER switch once again to turn off the power.

fig.ACadap

If the GW-7 is connected to a keyboard amp or audio amp, switch off the power to your amp first, then turn off the power on the GW-7.
Adjusting the Screen Contrast

to an AC outlet

Hold down [FUNCTION] and turn the VALUE dial.
Depending on your region, the included AC adaptor may be a different type than the one shown above. If so, omit step 2 and proceed. 3. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the GW-7s rear panel, and then plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
Listening to the Demo Song
1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXIT] (DEMO). The screen will indicate DEMO PLAY. Press [START/STOP] to begin demo playback. Press [START/STOP] to stop demo playback. Press [EXIT] to return to the previous screen.
To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

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Cord hook GW-7 rear panel
No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT.
Playing Sounds from the Keyboard (Keyboard Mode)
Immediately after you turn on the power, the GW-7 will be in a state where you can use the entire keyboard to play a piano sound. The GW-7s keyboard can operate in one of the following three modes. MAIN SPLIT The entire keyboard plays one Tone. The region of the keyboard to the left of the split point becomes the Lower Part, while the region of the keyboard to the right of the split point becomes the Upper Part. Each part plays a different Tone. The entire keyboard plays two Tones simultaneously.

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Power On
Once the connections have been completed, 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. 1. 2. Before you turn on the power, turn the VOLUME knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume. Press the rear panel POWER button to turn on the power.

Restoring the factory settings will initialize the System, User Tone, and User Performance settings.
You cant select a drum set Tone for the Lower Part.

Using Dual Mode

1. 2. If you want to play two Tones simultaneously, press KEYBOARD [DUAL] so the button is lit. Select two Tones. 1. To change the Tone that you selected in Main mode, press UPPER so the button is lit. To change the second Tone that you want to layer with the first Tone, press [LOWER] so the button is lit. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to step through the Tones one by one. Alternatively, you can press one of the ten buttons [PIANO][DRUMS] to select a Tone by category. Play the keyboard. Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume.
Initializing the User Style and User Song Memory
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press [FUNCTION]. Use SELECT [ ][ ] to get the screen to indicate Utility?, and then press [ENTER]. Use SELECT [ IntDRV? ][ ] to get the screen to indicate Init
Press [ENTER]. The screen will prompt Sure? Press [ENTER] to initialize the settings. If you press [EXIT] instead, youre returned to the previous screen and no initialization takes place. Once the initialization is complete, the previous screen will reappear.
You cant select a drum set Tone as the second Tone.

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Keyboard Mode Functions
Selecting the Tone for the Keyboard Mode
The GW-7 contains 657 different Tones. You can use these Tones in the three keyboard modes (Main, Split, Dual) (p. 9).
Selecting a Favorite Tone
Press [FAVORITE] so the button is lit, and press the category button (one of the ten buttons [PIANO][DRUMS]) in which you registered the desired Tone.

Selecting a Tone

1. Press MODE [TONE] so the button is lit. The Tone memory locations are organized as follows. Number P001 P657 U001 U144 Type Preset User Explanation These Tones are built into the GW-7. They cannot be overwritten. You can use these memory locations to store Tones youve edited. To switch to User Tones, press [USER] so the button is lit. To switch back to Preset Tones, press [USER] once again so its illumination is switched off. * U129U144 are only for drum sets.

In Split Mode

If [UPPER] is lit, hold down [SHIFT] and use OCTAVE [ ][ ] to change the octave setting of the Upper Part. If [LOWER] is lit, this operation will change the octave setting of the Lower Part.

In Dual Mode

If [UPPER] is lit, hold down [SHIFT] and use OCTAVE [ ][ ] to change the octave setting of the first Tone. If LOWER is lit, this operation will change the octave setting of the second Tone.
Registering a Favorite Tone
After selecting a Tone, hold down [FAVORITE] and press the category button (one of the ten buttons [PIANO][DRUMS]) in which you want to register that Tone.

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Editing a Tone
You can turn the C1/C2 knobs to edit the currently selected Tone (including drum set Tones). After editing a Tone, you can save it in user memory. For example, if the KEYBOARD [SPLIT] and [UPPER] buttons are lit, the following procedure will edit the Tone for the Upper Part of Split mode. 1. 2. Press ANALOG MODIFY [SELECT] to make FILTER light. Turn the C1 knob to adjust CUTOFF, or turn the C2 knob to adjust RESONANCE. CUTOFF This specifies the cutoff frequency at which the filter will begin affecting the spectral components of the sound. Turn the knob toward the right to brighten the sound, or toward the left to darken the sound. This boosts the sound in the region of the cutoff frequency, adding a distinctive character to the sound. Turn the knob toward the right to strengthen this character, or toward the left to decrease it.

Parameter Porta Time

Range 0127

Cutoff Resonance

-64+63 -64+63

Attack Time Decay Time

RESONANCE

Release Time Vib Rate

Press ANALOG MODIFY [SELECT] to make ENV light. Turn the C1 knob to adjust ATTACK, or turn the C2 knob to adjust RELEASE. These parameters affect the way in which the volume changes between the time a key is pressed and released. ATTACK Adjusts the attack time (the time from when you press a key until the sound reaches its full volume). Turn the knob toward the right to lengthen the attack time, or toward the left to shorten it. Adjusts the release time (the time from when you release a key until the sound disappears). Turn the knob toward the right to lengthen the release time, or toward the left to shorten it. Vib Depth -64+63

Vib Delay

-64+63
Explanation Adjusts the speed at which the pitch will change when portamento is used. Higher settings will lengthen the time over which the pitch changes to the next note. The same as CUTOFF described in the left column of this page. The same as RESONANCE described in the left column of this page. The same as ATTACK described in the left column of this page. Adjusts the decay time (the time from when the attack has finished until the volume reaches the level at which it will remain as long as you hold down the key). Higher settings produce a longer decay time. The same as RELEASE described in the left column of this page. Adjusts the modulation speed of vibrato (see the glossary item below). Higher settings produce faster vibrato. Adjusts the modulation depth vibrato. Higher settings produce more intense vibrato. Adjusts the time until vibrato begins. Higher settings produce a longer delay until vibrato will begin.

Turn the VALUE dial to select the user style (Us001Us099) that you want to delete. Press [ENTER]; the screen will indicate Delete Sure? Press [ENTER] to delete the user style you selected. If you press [EXIT], youre returned to the previous screen without the style being deleted.

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Performance Functions and Effects

Performance Functions

D Beam Controller
The D Beam controller is a controller that you use simply by positioning your hand above it. You can use this to control one of two functions that you select. By changing the selected assignment, you can control a wide variety of effects. To turn the D Beam controller on, press either [ASSIGNABLE 1] or [ASSIGNABLE 2] so the button is lit. To turn it off, press the button to make it go dark.
D Beam function SCREAMING Explanation A scream will sound when you position your hand over the D Beam. The volume is greater when you move your hand more rapidly. A bird call will sound when you position your hand over the D Beam. The volume is greater when you move your hand more rapidly. A dogs bark will sound when you position your hand over the D Beam. The volume is greater when you move your hand more rapidly. Surf will sound when you position your hand over the D Beam. The volume will increase as you move your hand closer. The sound of rain will continue as long as your hand is positioned above the D Beam. The volume will increase as you move your hand closer, and thunder will sound if you move your hand even closer. The D Beam controller will apply the same effect as the MODULATION lever (p. 17). The volume will increase when you bring your hand closer to the D Beam. The volume will return to the original level when you take your hand away. The pitch will rise when you bring your hand closer to the D Beam. The pitch will return to the original level when you take your hand away. The pitch will fall when you bring your hand closer to the D Beam. The pitch will return to the original level when you take your hand away. When you bring your hand closer to the D Beam, the volume of the keyboard performance will increase and the pitch will rise. The pitch and volume will return to the original level when you take your hand away. When you bring your hand closer to the D Beam, the volume of the keyboard performance will increase and the pitch will fall. The pitch and volume will return to the original level when you take your hand away. The tempo will become faster when you bring your hand closer to the D Beam. The tempo will return to the original value when you take your hand away. The tempo will become slower when you bring your hand closer to the D Beam. The tempo will return to the original value when you take your hand away. Playback will start when you position your hand over the D Beam. Playback will stop when you position your hand over the D Beam once again. If you position your hand over the D Beam while the backing is playing, a fill-in will sound. (This is the same function as [FILL IN].) If you position your hand over the D Beam, the volume will begin decreasing and will then reach zero. The backing performance will stop, and then the original volume will return after two or three seconds.

You must not perform the following actions while the GW-7's [USB] button is lit or while files are being sent or received. If you perform these actions, your computer may freeze, or the files in the GW-7's memory may be damaged. Connect or disconnect the USB cable Restart, shut down, or enter or exit Suspend (Standby) or Hibernation mode on your computer Switch off power to the GW-7
The filenames for styles or songs must be no longer than eight characters, and may consist only of uppercase letters and numerals. Style files must have an extension of.STL, and song files must have an extension of.MID. The GW-7 cannot use files that do not conform to these specifications. 7. Terminate the USB connection as described in "Terminating the USB Connection between the GW-7 and Your Computer" (below), and then press [USB] or [EXIT] on the GW-7.
If you are using Windows 2000/XP, you must log onto Windows as one of the following users in order to complete the USB connection correctly. A user name belonging to the Administrators group, such as Administrator A user name whose account type is a computer administrator
If you copy a large number of music style files to the GW-7, the screen will indicate "Busy" -> "Converting," and the processing can take quite a while. This is because the.STL files are being converted to.STH (device-specific data) files.
Terminating the USB Connection between the GW-7 and Your Computer
1. Depending on the computer youre using, perform the action below. Macintosh: Drag the GW-7_DRV or Removable Disk icon into the trash. Windows XP: In My Computer, right-click the GW-7_DRV or Removable Disk icon, and execute Eject. Windows 2000/Me: 1. Click in the task tray, and click the message that indicates Stop drive.
Do not connect two or more GW-7 units to one computer via USB. The system will not operate correctly with such connections. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the power of your computer. Turn on the power of the GW-7. Use a separately available USB cable to connect the GW-7 to your computer. On the GW-7, press [USB] so the button is lit. When a USB connection has been established with your computer, the GW-7s screen will indicate USB Connecting. Then, the GW-7 will appear on your computer screen as an external drive (GW-7_DRV or as Removable Disk).
The drive letter will depend on the number of drives that Windows has detected. (This is not relevant for Mac OS.) 2. Data transfer is possible for Windows 2000/Me/XP or later, and for Mac OS 9.0.4 or later. If you experience a problem with your system, please contact the nearest Roland dealer. 5. Open the GW-7 external drive on your computer screen, and open the Style or Song folder.

Task bar

Task tray
2. In the Remove Hardware dialog box, click [OK]. Disconnect the USB cable from the GW-7 and your computer.

P.Bend Range Pedal

Pedal Pol

STD, RVS

Hold Pol C1
STD, RVS REVERB SEND, CHORUS SEND, PORTA SW, PORTA TIME, DECAY TIME, VIB RATE, VIB DEPTH, VIB DELAY
C2 Split Ctrl Metro Time Metro Vol MIDI TxRx Sync Rx P.Bend TxRx Mod TxRx Prog TxRx Velocity Rx Clock Tx StartStop Tx SongPos TxRx Lyrics Tx
Same as C1 above OFF, ON 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8, 9/ALL, KBD, STL, SNG, OFF OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON

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MIDI Functions
The GW-7 can transmit and receive performance data when connected to an external MIDI device, which enables the two devices to control each others performance. For example, one device can play or switch sounds on the other device. *3: Second Tone of Dual mode *4: Lower Tone of Split mode *5: The bass that sounds according to the chord you play in the left hand when [BACKING TRACK] is lit and the backing is stopped *6: If you assign a drum set for Main mode, the Upper Tone of Split mode, or the first Tone of Dual mode
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is a universal standard for exchanging musical performance data among electronic musical instruments and computers. The GW-7s MIDI connectors allow it to transmit performance data to, and receive such data from other devices. You can use the GW-7 in a wide range of ways by connecting external devices to these connectors. * A separate publication titled "MIDI Implementation" is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor.

MIDI Parameters

For details on how to make these settings, refer to System Settings (p. 24).
MIDI parameters other than Local Ctrl will be saved as soon as you exit System Edit mode.
Local Ctrl (Local Control)
(On/Off, default: On) If the notes you play on the keyboard are sent to the sound generator via both of the two routes (1) and (2) as shown in the diagram, the notes will be duplicated or interrupted. To prevent this, you can disconnect route (1) by using the Local Off setting. You should turn this setting Off if youve connected a MIDI sequencer to the GW-7.

(1) Local on Sequencer

Sound generator

Connection Example

Before making connections with other devices, you must turn down the volume of all devices and turn off the power to avoid malfunctions or speaker damage.
Play the GW-7's sounds from your MIDI sequencer MIDI sound module/ sequencer

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT Memory

MIDI OUT Use the GW-7 to play your MIDI sound module Play a note once; it's sounded twice
MIDI IN (2) Thru setting turned on

MIDI Channels

MIDI provides sixteen channels, numbered 116. Even if two MIDI devices are connected, you wont be able to select or play sounds on the other device unless both devices are set to the same MIDI channel. The GW-7 is capable of receiving on all channels, 116. Backing 1 Backing bass *1 Backing 2 Main (Keyboard) *2 Backing 3 Dual (Keyboard) *3 Backing 4 Backing 5 Backing 6 Backing drums Split (Keyboard) *4 Chord Bass (Keyboard) *5
The setting of this parameter is cleared when you switch off the GW-7s power.
MIDI TxRx (MIDI Transmission/Reception)
This specifies the part(s) that will receive and transmit MIDI. Option ALL KBD Meaning All parts The keyboard part (refer to (Keyboard) in the MIDI channel table in the left column of this page) The song parts (116) The backing parts (Backing 16, Backing bass, Backing drums) The song parts (116) Only the song parts (116) None of the GW-7s parts will transmit or receive MIDI messages.

SNG OFF

Sync Rx (MIDI Synchronization)
(Main (Keyboard)) *6 This specifies how the GW-7 will synchronize to an external MIDI device. Synchronization is available if the MIDI OUT connector of your external MIDI device is connected to the GW7s MIDI IN connector. (If youve made the opposite connection, refer to the owners manual for your external device.)
*1: The bass that sounds when the backing is playing *2: Main mode, the Upper Tone of Split mode, or the first Tone of Dual mode

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Off On
The GW-7 will not synchronize to the external MIDI device. The GW-7 will receive MIDI Start (or Continue) messages, and will begin playing the backing or song recording/playback in synchronization with the MIDI Clock messages that are subsequently received. When the GW-7 receives a Start message, it will wait a short time for MIDI Clock messages to arrive. If MIDI Clock messages are received, the GW-7 will synchronize to them. If not, the GW-7 will use its own tempo. In either case, you will be able to use MIDI Stop messages to stop playback or recording.
Lyrics Tx (Lyrics Data Transmission)
(On/Off, default: Off) When playing back Format 0 SMF music data, this allows lyrics imbedded in the data to be transmitted to an external device.

Bulk Dump

The GW-7s User Tone data and User Performance data can be sent via MIDI and saved on an external sequencer or other MIDI device. Make settings on your external sequencer so that it is ready to record normal performance data, and perform the following steps on the GW-7.
P.Bend TxRx (Pitch Bend Message Transmission/Reception)

(On/Off, default: On) This is an on/off switch for Pitch Bend message transmission/ reception. These messages temporarily raise or lower the pitch of the keyboard mode Tone.
User Style and User Song data cannot be transmitted via MIDI. Use USB to transfer this data. (p. 24) 1. Use a separately available MIDI cable to connect the GW-7s MIDI OUT connector to your external sequencers MIDI IN connector. Press [FUNCTION]. Use SELECT [ ][ ] to get the screen to indicate Utility?, and then press [ENTER]. Use SELECT [ ][ ] to choose Bulk Dump?
Mod TxRx (Modulation Message Transmission/Reception)
(On/Off, default: On) This is an on/off switch for Modulation message transmission/ reception. These messages apply vibrato to the keyboard mode Tone (control change CC#01).

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Prog TxRx (Program Change Message Transmission/Reception)
(On/Off, default: On) This is an on/off switch for Program Change message transmission/reception. These messages are used to select Tones.
Press [ENTER]; the screen will prompt Sure? Press [ENTER] again to execute the Bulk Dump. If you press [EXIT], the procedure is canceled and youre returned to the previous screen.

Bulk Load

GW-7 User Tone data and User Performance data saved on an external sequencer or other MIDI device can be received via MIDI (i.e., reloaded back into the GW-7).
Velocity Rx (Velocity Reception)
(On, 1127, default: On) This is an on/off switch for Velocity reception. This applies only to the velocity of Note messages received via MIDI. If this is On, the GW-7 will use the velocity value that it receives. Otherwise, the GW-7 will use the velocity value you specify here.
User Style and User Song data cannot be received via MIDI. Use USB to transfer this data. (p. 24)
Clock Tx (Clock Message Transmission)
(On/Off, default: On) This specifies whether MIDI Clock messages will be transmitted. Use this when you want a connected external MIDI device to synchronize to the GW-7. When you execute Bulk Load, the User Tone and User Performance data in the GW-7s memory will be overwritten. You should save any important data on an external MIDI device before you proceed. 1. 2. Power up the GW-7. Use a separately available MIDI cable to connect the GW-7s MIDI IN connector to your external sequencers MIDI OUT connector. Transmit the bulk dump from your external sequencer to the GW-7.
StartStop Tx (Start/Stop/Continue Message Transmission)
(On/Off, default: On) This specifies whether Start/Stop/Continue messages will be transmitted. Song mode: Start/Stop/Continue Style mode: Start/Stop

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Music Styles
Rock: SteadyRk PowerRck ElecRock DynoRock ThumpRck USBallad

104 88

Time sign.

4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4

Traditional: 57 Blues 58 70s R&B 59 FunkSoul 60 Reggae 61 Country 62 CntryPop 63 Cajun 64 Cool6_Oldie6_Schlager 67 March4_Polka 69 PolkaPop Ballroom: 70 70sDisco 71 BigSamba 72 Rockin' 73 Boogie 74 Twist 75 EngWltz 76 W'Waltz 77 SlWaltz 78 Tango 79 Musette 80 Cha-Cha 81 Mambo 82 Beguine 83 Rhumba 84 Shuffle 85 Foxtrot 86 Charlest 87 PasDoble World: 88 Wehda-Kb 89 WehdaKbMasmoudi 91 Dabkah-T 92 Saidi 93 Saidi-EG 94 Progmks 95 Disco-OR 96 Raja Bha 97 Dadra 98 Kehrva A 99 Bhangra 100 Bangla 101 Cmprsari 102 Minang 103 Popsunda 104 Kromong 105 Korean 106 K_latin 107 ChinaPop 108 JiangNan 109 ChnOpera 110 JingJu
4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 6/8 6/8 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4
Dance: 7 FeverDnc 8 80sTekno 9 EuroDnce 10 IbizaDnc 11 KeepOnDc 12 90sTekno 13 HrdTekno 14 90sHouse 15 ClubHous 16 Hip'nHop 17 NowHipHp 18 Cool Rap 19 PianoRap 20 70sDance 21 EasyHop 8Beat: 22 PianoBal 23 Soul Bal 24 ClassBal 25 SimpleBl 26 AlClapBl 27 LayBakBl 28 PoppinBl 29 UKLiteBl 30 UpTempBl 31 SmilePop 32 German P 16Beat: 33 Easy Pop 34 Soul Pop 35 NightPop 36 Guitar P 37 LatinPop 38 LightPop 39 FeelGood 40 Groovy P 41 SunnyPop Jazz: 46 Latin: 55 56
4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4
4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4

205 122

4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 4/4 3/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4
4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4
JzBallad BigBand JazzClub BgBndBld JazzWltz

4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 3/4

LuvBossa MidBossa UpBossa UpSamba Discsamb Salsa Merengue Bachata Jogetmly Guarach

114 181

4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 2/4 4/4 4/4
4/4 4/4 8/4 6/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 6/8 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4

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Chord Intelligence (MODE 1 setting)
= Constituent notes of this chord. = Keys you need to press to hear this chord.

Cm7 ( 5 )

C#m7 ( 5 )

Dm7 ( 5 )

E m7 ( 5 )

Em7 ( 5 )

Fm7 ( 5 )

C#sus4

E sus4

C7sus4

C#7sus4

D7sus4

E 7sus4

E7sus4

F7sus4

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F#m7 ( 5 )

Gm7 ( 5 )

A m7 ( 5 )

Am7 ( 5 )

B m7 ( 5 )

Bm7 ( 5 )

F#sus4

A sus4

B sus4

F#7sus4

G7sus4

A 7sus4

A7sus4

B 7sus4

B7sus4

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Workstation Model GW-7

Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone :
GW-7 Workstation Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700

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Information

AFRICA

Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.

PHILIPPINES

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COSTA RICA

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TRINIDAD

AMR Ltd Ground Floor Maritime Plaza Barataria Trinidad W.I. TEL: (868)638 6385

NORWAY

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JORDAN

AMMAN Trading Agency 245 Prince Mohammad St., Amman 1118, JORDAN TEL: (06) 464-1200

SINGAPORE

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CURACAO

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URUGUAY

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POLAND

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VENEZUELA

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PORTUGAL

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