Roland KR-277 Owner's Manual

DIGITAL INTELLIGENT PIANO
KR-277
Owners Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner's manual p. 2),
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner's manual p. 3), andi
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner's manual p. 4). These sections
provide important information concerning the proper operation
of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have
gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new
unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OFEN
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE AISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
Do not use this apparatus near water. manufacturer.
Clean only with a damp cloth. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or
Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
amplifiers) that produce heat. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or unused for long periods of time.
grounding-type piug. A polarized plug has two blades with 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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For the U.K. —
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE,
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the fetter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY |
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS | |
About /N WARNING and /N\ CAUTION Notices
About the Symbols
A WARNING
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
À | determined by the design contained within the
/\ CAUTION
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
The À symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
® must not be done is indicated by the design contained
The ©) symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
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AN WARNING |
Before using this unit, make sure to read the instruc-
tions below, and the Owner's Manual.
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Do not open or perform any internal modifications on
the unit.
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is e
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor S
place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the
cord, producing severed elements and short circuits.
Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!
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This unit, either alone or in combination with an S
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 uncomfort-
able. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in
the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit,
and consult an audiologist.
In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of fol-
lowing all the rules essential for the safe operation of
the unit.
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
BEREAN IIR NEA PEN
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Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share an SQ
outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices.
Be especially careful when using extension cords-the
total power used by all devices you have connected to
the extension cord's 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.
ELLE EEE
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.
The @ symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
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* Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply Sa
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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* 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.
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the unit.
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* Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an &
outlet or this unit.
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* If you need to move the instrument, take note of the e
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.
* Check to make sure the screw securing the unit to
the stand have not become loose. Fasten them
again securely whenever you notice any loosening.
* Disconnect the power cord.
* Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices.
* Raise the adjusters on the stand.
* Close the lid.
* Fold down the music stand.
WENN
* Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and 27
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 4). |
ELL
* Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in (7
your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of ®
the outlet.
* Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do
not get your fingers pinched (p. 16). Adult supervi-
sion is recommended whenever small children use
the unit.
and observe the following:
Power Supply
* Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will
generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).
e Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all
units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speak-
ers or other devices.
Placement
* Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing
large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the prob-
lem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from
the source of interference.
* This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not
use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
* Observe the following when using the unit's floppy disk drive. For
further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy Disks”.
*Do not place the unit near devices that produce a strong magnetic
field (e.g., loudspeakers).
* Install the unit on a solid, level surface.
« Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the drive is operating,
* Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that
radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject
it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the
unit,
* To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such
as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
Maintenance
* For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that
has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt,
use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth.
* Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid
the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
* Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data
that was stored on a floppy disk once it has been lost. Roland
Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
e Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit's buttons, slid-
ers, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors.
Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
* Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
* A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during nor-
mal operation.
* When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself-—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing
shorts, or damage to the cable's internal elements.
* A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.
* To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit's volume at rea-
sonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to
be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).
* When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including
padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use
equivalent packaging materials.
* Do not pull the music stand too far forward when setting/releasing
its latches.
* Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be
the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
e Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other
make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
*Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorpo-
rate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause
the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For informa-
tion on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.
ь ui Notes a В
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please read
Before Using Floppy Disks
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive
Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration.
* Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a loca-
tion with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former
location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation
to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of
the drive and/or damage floppy disks. When the unit has been
moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment
(allow a few hours) before operating it.
* To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive—it will click
into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT button firmly. Do not
use excessive force to remove a disk which is lodged in the drive.
* Never eject a disk while reading or writing is in progress, since that
can damage the magnetic surface of the disk, rendering it unusable.
(The disk drive's indicator will light up at full brightness when the
drive is busy reading or writing data. Ordinarily, the indicator wili be
less brightly lighted, or be extinguished.)
e Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.
* To prevent damage to the disk drive's heads, always try to hold the
floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction) while
inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use
excessive force.
* To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only floppy
disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of disk. Avoid
getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.
Handling Floppy Disks
* Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic stor-
age medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of
large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their
integrity, please observe the following when handling floppy disks:
* Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
* Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.
* Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range:
10 to 50° C (50 to 122° F).
* Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those
generated by loudspeakers.
Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk
from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in the
PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only when
you wish to write new data onto the disk.
Rear side of the disk
rite
(can write new data onto disk)
Write Protect Tab Protect
(prevents writing to disk)
The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Shouid
the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult
to remove the disk,
Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect
them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dust-rid-
den disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk
drive to malfunction.
* Disks containing performance data for this unit should always be
locked (have their write protect tab slid to the “Protect” position)
before you insert them into the drive on some other unit (except the
PR-300, or a product in the HP-G, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into
a computer’s drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the
“Write” position), when you perform any disk operations using the
other device's disk drive (such as checking the contents of the disk, or
loading data), you risk rendering the disk unreadable by this unit's
disk drive.
What CN Can Бу with the: I KR-27 A
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KR-277 digital piano.
The KR-277's easy-to-operate keyboard, and automatic accompaniment makes it truly
enjoyable to play. In order to enjoy reliable performance from your new keyboard for
many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.
One-Touch Setup Buttons
By pressing the One Touch Program button you can instantly make the optimal set-
tings for piano and organ performances (pages 20 to 21).
Add Lively Orchestra and Band Accompaniments to Your
Performances Automatically
The KR-277 features automatic accompaniment function as well as a rich array of
built-in Music styles (page 24).
Play with a Wide Variety of Instrument Sounds
The KR-277 comes with more than 430 different onboard instrument sounds (page 44).
Enjoy Authentic Piano Performances
With the Roland KR-277, you can enjoy realistic piano performances with high-quality
concert grand piano tone and authentic hammer action keyboard.
Simple Operation Makes It Easy to Record Your Own
Performances
Five track buttons can be used like a tape recorder to record what you play (page 30).
Make Your Own Authentic Ensemble Songs
The KR-277 comes with a wide array of recording and editing functions (pages 69, 89).
Making Use of Commercially Available Music Files for
Listening or Lessons
The KR-277 has a built-in disk drive (pages 35 and 40).
About the Symbols Used in This Manual
* Button names, such as the [Song] button and Reset [4] buttons, are enclosed in
square brackets ([ 1).
* The various states of a button's indication — on, off, or blinking — are illustrated as fol-
lows.
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Contents
Using the Unit Safelÿ …….………rsmeemmenmennenmnennnnesnnsennsnnenennennnnnns 2
Important NOtES ………….……mrenmereeeneeesennenenenensensenennnnMnnnMnnnnnn 4
What You Can Do with the KR-277................ rete h eee. 5
Starting Qu ..eccccccccoooocoaccocancccacaccaoocooeee 10
Button Names and Functions ..............e.eí.es.erasesciiiteccir e e ae ere erener ren ree ener enaca 10
About the Screen.....................erecrmenreoaas roscas cacao crcarr nrcarrarcerrerocarneocerenoonerrcorecererraneocee 14
Before You Start Playing......0..00000000000000 16
Opening and Closing the Lidl .……………..…..……enenensnennençäsnsnennnennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 16
Setting Up the Music Stand...….….….…eeeenmnensnnnneennennnennnnennnennennnnnnnnnüne 16
1 E CANO 16
Switching the Power On and Off ...................2reme000 eme es 17
Using HeadphOnes …………semenennnennsnnnnnennannnennnnnnnnennnnnteannenennnesnsenensennes 18
Chapter 1 Mastering the Basics .......... 19
Adjusting the Sound Volume and Brilliance... recae 19
An Introduction to the KR-277's Sounds and Songs—Demo Play ................em=..en. 19
Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano—One-touch Piano................—.—...->er6.enee0. e... 20
Playing the Keyboard Like an Organ-——One-touch Organ ……………ereeenessensens 21
Playing Drums from the Keyboard .…….………..………eeensenensnenmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 23
Playing with an Automatic Accompaniment—One-touch Arranger...................... 24
Try Playing “When the Saints Go Marching In” ..................+.e=e.e-..m..rem. e... 24
The Score for “When the Saints Go Marching In” .................+.+.e=e-.e2e=eeee.n e. 24
Using the MeEtrONOME .….…….…….…………ecremseneneneenensennnnentensnenenenmnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnn 28
Recording a PerfOrMANCE ………….…………nerreameenennennmennnnennnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnennnnnnhannennnnennnn 30
Recording a Performance with Automatic Accompaniment .............wm......e.e.. 30
Redoing a Recording ………….……...enesmenennçençennnnennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnen 33
“ Erasing the Sound Recorded on a Track Button... eee 34
Erasing a Recorded Song ................2e06eeerecenereeer ree EEE EREE EEE EEEEEKER EHE EEE EEEAUEG 34
Using the Disk DIVE... nesses 35
Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy DisK …………eaerennentensnnsnennnsnnnnnnnnnnm 35
Before Using a Floppy Disk... nes 36
Saving Your Songs on Floppy Disk..................-.em2mreee0mereererene e 38
Listening to Music Files.…......…..….…..esnenmennnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 40
Changing the order of Sounds on Floppy Disk... ere. 43
Chapter 2 Basic FunctiOnS...........00000000 44
Playing a Wide Variety of Instrument Sounds ....................=.me ere HE 44
Combining the Sounds of Two Instruments—Layer Play ................cmxeeremmeemenene 45
Adding an Echo to a Sound ..............e- Ener een ene 46
Adding a Variety of Effects to SOUNCS ….…….….….….………arrercrsseesesenmennsenentanenereresceressaenee sense 46
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands—Split Play ...............—..... 48
Playing the Entire Keyboard As a Single Instrument .....................emeereerer men 50
Transposing without Changing Your Fingering—Key Transpose .................e.eem.... 51
Chapter 3 Automatic Accompaniment...53
Choosing a Music Style citar 53
Using a Music Style Disk... erent, 55
Choosing How the Automatic Accompaniment Starts and Stops ................—.=w.......—- 56
Adding Changes to the ACCOMpaniMmeEnt ……….…...semeenenennnennsnnnnnnnennnnnnennn 59
Adding a Harmony to the Right-hand Part... e ‚60
Playing with Automatic Accompaniment Without Splitting the Keyboard ............. 61
Playing Chords with Simple Fingering..…...….…...…...……reerenenennnmennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnenn 61
Chapter 4 Some Handy Functions.......62
Moving to the Passage You Want to Hlear…..….….……….….…uceescrerenennetsnenenmnsnnnnnnnnnnn 62
Moving to a Marked PaASSAGE.…….….…..…rrerereresrsrenearenennnenenrrsrrrenea rentes eee 63
Listening to the Same Passage Over and ÖVeT eos een eeE EEE NEE ER REREKEEG 64
Adjusting the T@EIpO .…..…..…..……rcerirrenennmeenmentenenençenen ee 66
Setting the Tempo by Tapping the Button... DDD 66
Playback with No Change in Tempo... II DÉ RI 67
Entering a Performance with the Right Timing..….….……rserceamentensensentenensnnmnnnnnn 67
Playing Along with a Song ....................._..eseereseerere e DR e Re ee 68
Chapter 5 Recording Functions ...........69
The KR-277's Recording FunctiOD Sem... sense 69
Recording an Ensemble Tune—16-track Sequencer... BEE 70
Using the Ordinary Recording Method ...................e.m.erierer e reee 77
Recording Sounds in Combination... eee 77
Recording the Same Passage Over and Over... ERR EEE 78
Re-recording a Specific PASSAGE ……….………eeseneenmensnnenseneennannnennennnennnnnnennnannnnnnnnnn 79
Recording a Song with an Upbeat …….………esrersenennmenesnmennnnnnnennnnennnnnnnnnnn 80
Composing a Song That Changes Tempo Partway Through... 81
Composing a Song That Changes the Beat Partway Through... er 83
Creating a Rhythm Part with Ease... DT 84
Changing How Recording Stops... senescence 85
Composing an Accompaniment Without Playing the Song .....................=.e=eerees 86
Contents
Contents
Chapter 6 Editing Functions ........comcce..89
Choosing an Editing Function .......................e een area a eee eee 89
Undoing Your ECitS ….……....…cessremeenennçençtnteneententenenennenennnnnnmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 90
Copying à MEaSuUTE ………srarereseneanmenençentenentnensnenentsenes enesennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 91
Copying a Rhythm Pattern... eee oe eee eee ir ere 93
Correcting Timing DisCrepancies.….….….….cnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 95
Deleting a Specific MeasSuUr@.…..…………nemisemnennnnentnnennnsnaennnmnmnnnnenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 96
Inserting a В1апК Меазиге...........оонеонннонееннннененыннннннннннненннннненннененннннннненнннннннснннне 97
Making a Measure BlankK.……..……….….….cemeeecennçennenennnnnnnennnnnnnennennnnnnnnnnnsnn 98
Transposing Individual Parts... ene, 100
Exchanging Parts... ase 101
Correcting Notes One by One... eects 102
Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song ................me0eveerere e sees 103
Changing a Song’s Basic TEMPO ccc, 104
Chapter 7 Other FunctionS................ 105
Adjusting the Volume of Each Performance Part.….……..……………msemnennmnnnnnnnnnn 105
Creating Your Own Original Style... ie, 106
Saving a User Style... rans 107
Erasing a Saved Song or User Style eu... enn re ee REGEN 108
Assigning Functions to Buttons and Pedals .….….…...….….….erenennanennnnnnnnnnnnnn 108
Saving Button Settings... IR De DR On eee 110
Disabling All Buttons.............e...... eee RR e Dee e re er e eee. 111
Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings ...112
Changing the Keyboard's Touch................ cena, 112
Changing the Standard Pitch—Master Tuning..................ee2ereeereee 112
Changing the Tuning ...................=02mesere ee e DD eee eee eee reee. 113
Changing the TURING Curve... rere 114
Transposing @ SONG .....c.ccciiiiiiiii ere sebbbi snes 114
Changing the Type of Reverb Effect... eee res 115
Changing the Type of Chorus Effect... DD 115
Changing the Metronome’s SettingS aa. rer ce, 116
Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure ….…….….…..……crssersssacrensennmencanenencesenensense 116
Changing the Number of Measures Counted and the Count Sound ...............=..... 117
Playing the Count Sound at Each Repetition .....................7.eseeerem LEHRTE NEE RER EN LEE 117
Shifting the Keyboard Pitch by One of More Octaves .................mrencrenene 118
Changing the Settings for Automatic ACCOMpaniment…..………eesmseneeennennm 118
Changing the Chord Tone and Bass TONE ……….…cevsserenesccenreransensenserns e DA 119
Changing the Keyboard's Split Point...............e.m..e... eee 120
Hiding the Bouncing Ball ................................eee ere eee Deo eee eres 121
Hiding the On-screen Lyrics... iirc 121
Changing the Language for Screen Messages... nee eres 121
Retaining Settings While the Power 15 Switched Off ......................e.r.nerermieeimen 122
Restoring Settings to Their Default Values........................memi re RL EEE EEG 122
Contents
Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices ...123
Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors......ccs 123
Making the Connections.............. riences eters 123
If You're Using MIDI ...............eee.enmenneznernenen ses 124
AppendiXeS....00000000000.00000.000000000000000000 1 27
Troubleshooting...............e..e....e.eereeee eee eee Dee DD eee ee es 127
If This Message Appears On Screen ............ eme es 129
Music Style List..............—....—.—m.eeeeecere rene ener eee Dee ne Den eee 130
Chord Fingering LiSt..…eeeneneenennenennennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnennennnnnnnnnnnns 132
Tone Name List............ esencia eee eee er eecerer nene Der Dee 134
Drum/SFX Set List................———e—--e.ereeen nene e Deere e eee semen saan 138
Rhythm Pattern List..…..…………rsesnnnenennnnennnnennennnnnennnnnnnasnnnennnnnennnnnnnnnn 142
Demo Song LiSt….………….…ucrsrserenmeneanmnenenmsnnnnnennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnennnnnnennnnn 143
Easy Operation LiSt………………neermeenensenmsenennnenmennnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnsnnennnnnnnnnnnn 144
Music Files That the KR-277 Can USE ……….neemenmeneseençenençnnnnsnnançenennnnnennnnnnnn 145
Main Specifications ……….………eenennnçnenennnennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnennennmnnnennnnnennnnnnnnnnn 146
GlOSSALY eevee cients cesses teehee bebe berber sass bts 148
MIDI Implementation Chart... rss 150
Index............... mece OOOO OSU O UR SOPOT SPST 151
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1 [Power] Switch
Used to switch the power on and off (page 17).
2 [Reverb] Slider
Used to adjust the amount of reverb (lingering rever-
berations; page 46).
3 [Brilliance] Slider
Adjusts the sound's brightness (page 19).
4 [Volume] Slider
Adjusts the overall volume (page 19).
5 [Accomp] Button
Adjusts the volume of each Automatic Accompaniment
Part that is played (page 105).
6 [Keyboard] Button
Adjusts the volume of percussion or effect sounds
played with the keyboard, the volume of the upper or
lower keyboard section, and the volume during Layer
Play (page 105).
7 [Balance] Slider
Adjusts the balance between music played on the key-
board versus the sound from songs and accompani-
ments (page 27).
8 [Demo] Button
Pressed to play demos of the KR-277's built-in Tones
and Music Styles (page 19).
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9 [Function] Button
Pressed to access a variety of play-related functions
(page 112 to 122).
10 [User Program] Button
This saves the presently selected functions and button
statuses. It can also call up settings that have been
saved (page 110).
11 [Style Orchestrator] Button
This toggles the operation of the Pad [1] and Pad [2]
buttons, as follows.
* Changes the arrangement type for automatic
accompaniment (page 59).
* Used as a Pad button to which various functions
have been assigned (page 108).
12 Pad [1] and Pad [2] Buttons
A variety of functions can be assigned to these buttons
(page 108).
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13 Style Buttons
These are called Style buttons. They're used to select
built-in Music Styles (page 53).
[Pop]
[Acoustic]
[Ballad]
[Rock]
[Oldies]
[Country]
[Big Band/Swing]
[Latin]
[Waltz]
[March/ Kids]
[Trad]
14 [Disk/User] button
Used to select a Music Style on the included Music
Style disk (page 55), or to choose a User Style that
you've made yourself (page 106).
15 Tempo [-] and [+] Buttons
These adjust the tempo of Automatic Accompaniment
(page 25).
Press [-] and [+] at the same time to return to the origi-
nal tempo.
16 [To Variation] Button
This inserts a fill-in in an Automatic Accompaniment
and changes to the Variation accompaniment pattern
(page 26, 59).
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17 [To Original] Button
This inserts a fill-in in an Automatic Accompaniment
and changes to the Original accompaniment pattern
(page 26, 59).
18 [Sync] Button
When this button has been pressed, Automatic
Accompaniment starts at the same time when you
play the Lower section of the keyboard (page 56).
19 {Intro/Ending] Button
This plays an intro or ending during Automatic
Accompaniment (page 26).
20 [Start/Stop] Button
This starts and stops Automatic Accompaniment
(page 57).
21 [Metronome] Button
This activates the built-in metronome (page 28).
22 [Song] Button
Used to select a song (page 41).
The screen returns to its original display.
23 [Beat «] Button
This changes the beat (page 28). This moves the on-
screen” » “and “ ==" cursors.
24 [Tempo ® } Button
Used to adjust the tempo of the song or the
metronome (page 29, 66).
This moves the on-screen “ » ” and “ ==" cursors.
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25 Value [+] and [-] Buttons
These are used to change the values for various settings.
Press [+] and [-] at the same time to return to the origi-
nal value.
26 [Transpose] Button
This transposes the keyboard's pitch (page 51).
Additionally, it is used as the button executing a vari-
ety of functions.
27 Tone Buttons
These eight buttons are called Tone buttons.
They are used to choose the kinds of sounds (Tone
Groups) played by the keyboard (page 44).
[Piano]
[E.Piano]
[Organ]
[Guitar/ Bass]
[Strings]
[Sax]
[Brass]
[Voice]
28 One Touch Program [Piano] Button
This changes the keyboard to a piano sound and
makes the optimal settings for a piano performance
(page 20).
29 One Touch Program [Organ] Button
This changes the keyboard to an organ sound and
makes the optimal settings for an organ performance
(page 21).
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30 One Touch Program [Arranger] Button
This makes the optimal settings for playing with
Automatic Accompaniment (page 24).
31 [Drums/SFX] Button
This changes the keyboard to play percussion and
effect sounds (page 23).
32 [Melody Intelligence] Button
This adds harmony to the sounds played with the key-
board (page 60).
33 [Whole] Button
Used to make the setting so that the entire keyboard
plays one type of sound (page 50).
34 Split [Lower] Button
Splits the keyboard into Upper and Lower sections.
You can also choose the sound played by the Lower
section (page 48).
35 Split [Upper] Button
Splits the keyboard into Upper and Lower sections.
You can also choose the sound played by the Upper
section (page 48).
36 [Effects] Button
Applies various effects to the sounds played with the
keyboard (page 46).
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37 Track Buttons
These are used to play back individual instrument
parts of a song, or to record your own performances
(page 30, 68).
The KR-277 has these five Track buttons.
[Rhythm]
[Whole]
[Bass/ Accomp]
[Lower]
[Upper]
38 [Disk] Button
This can be used to make settings for the disk drive, such
as saving a recorded tune on floppy disk (p36 to 40).
39 [Menu] Button
You can use this to choose recording and editing func-
tions.
40 [Count In] Button
This plays an audible count before playing back a song
(page 67).
41 Reset [+] Button
This resets the position from which playback will
begin to the start of the song (page 62).
42 Stop [ M] Button
Pressed to stop playback or recording.
43 Play [> ] Button
Pressed to start playback or recording.
44 Rec [ @ | Button
Pressed to put the piano in the state in which it is
ready and waiting for recording to begin (page 30, 70).
45 Bwd [<<] Button
Pressed to rewind the song (page 62).
46 Fwd [>> ] Button
Pressed to fast-forward through the song (page 62).
47 [Clear] Button
This erases any markers (page 64).
48 Marker Buttons
There are two Marker buttons: [A] and [B].
These place markers in a tune to mark the positions
where playback starts (page 63).
49 [Repeat] Button
Used to repeatedly play a single tune or a range speci-
fied by the A and B markers (page 64).
50 Disk Drive
Used to play back, or save a tune on a floppy disk
inserted in the disk drive (page 35).
51 Eject Button
Pressed to eject a floppy disk from the disk drive.
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Starting Out
About the Screen |
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When you turn on the power to the KR-277, the following screen appears.
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If another screen appears, press the [Song] button a few times until you return to the
basic screen.
1 Beat Indicator
This flashes in time with the beat of the accompaniment or the metronome.
2 The Left-hand Side of the Screen
The upper line of the screen will indicate either “TONE”, “SONG”, “LOWER”,
“UPPER” or “STYLE”.
“TONE” is displayed when the KR-277 is powered up.
3 The Upper Portion of the Screen
This area shows the sound name, song name, or music style name etc.
When the power is turned on, “1: Grand Piano 1” (Tone number: Tone name) is dis-
played.
4 The Cursor
The symbols on the screen such as ( » ) and (=) are called cursor.
You can move the cursor with the [Beat « ] and [Tempo P ] buttons.
You can change the value where the cursor is at using the Value [+] and [-] buttons.
5 The Bouncing Ball
The bouncing ball moves in time with the rhythm of the tune or the metronome.
A rhythm is often sensed as a series of points, but the ball moves in an arc to help
establish a spatial sense for the rhythm.
You can hide the bouncing ball.
Check out “Hiding the Bouncing Ball” (page 121).
If “E.00” or another number prefixed with an E appears on screen, take a look at “If This
Message Appears On Screen” (page 129).
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The Function Screen
This screen appears when you press the [Function] button.
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This screen appears when you press the [Disk] button.
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1. When opening the lid, use both hands
to gently lift the lid and slide it
inward.
2. To close it, slowly pull it to the front as
far as it will go, then lower it gently.
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When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your
fingers get caught.
Small children should use the KR-277 only under the
supervision of an adult.
When moving the piano, for safety's sake be sure to close
the lid first.
Setting Up the Music Stand
1. Gently stand the music stand upright,
then secure it in place as shown in the
figure.
2. When folding back the music stand,
support it with one hand, fold back
the supports, then gently lower the
stand.
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When you press the One Touch Program [Piano] but-
ton (p. 20), these pedals will perform as shown below.
Soft Pedal Damper Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Soft Pedal
This pedal is used to make the sound softer.
Playing the keyboard while the soft pedal is
depressed makes the sound softer than when played
normally with the same force.
Sostenuto Pedal
When this pedal is depressed, reverberations are
applied only to the keys being played at that time.
Damper Pedal
This pedal is used to add reverberations to the sound.
While the damper pedal is depressed, played notes
are held for a long time, even after you release the fin-
gered keys on the keyboard.
MEMO
You can vary the amount of resonance applied when the
damper pedal is depressed.
Check out “Adding a Variety of Effects to Sounds” (page 46).
You can assign other functions to the soft and sostenuto pedals.
See “Assigning Functions to Buttons and Pedals” (page 108).
About the Adjuster
After you have moved this piano, or when you feel it
is unstable, lower the adjuster at the bottom of the
pedal board as follows:
OLower the adjuster so that it is firmly in contact
with the floor. If there is a gap between the adjuster
and the floor, the unit may malfunction when the
pedal is pressed. In particular when the instrument
is placed on a carpeted floor, you must lower the
adjuster so that it presses strongly against the floor.
Adjuster
Before You Start Playing
Switching the Power On and Off
Be sure to follow the steps below when turning the
power on or off. If this is not done in the correct
sequence, you risk causing a malfunction, or even
blown speakers.
E Turning On the Power
1. Before you switch on the power, turn
the volume down all the way by mov-
ing the [Volume] slider all the way to
the left.
Volume
Max
2. Connect the included power cord to
the AC inlet on the bottom of the
piano.
3. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
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4. Press the [Power] switch.
After a few seconds, the unit becomes operable
and playing the keyboard produces sound.
Lower position
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interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before
the unit will operate normally.
* Be sure to use only the power cord supplied with the KR-
277.
E Turning Off the Power
1. Before you switch off the power, turn
the volume down all the way by mov-
ing the [Volume] slider all the way to
the left.
2. Press the [Power] switch.
The power is switched off.
Upper position
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Before You Start Playing
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Using Headphones
The KR-277 has two jacks for plugging in headphones.
This means that two people can use headphones at the
same time, which can be handy for keyboard lessons
or playing duets.
This is also great for playing at night or when other
people are around.
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1. Plug the headphones into either of the
Phones jacks on the lower-left panel of
the KR-277.
The sound from the built-in speakers stops.
Now, sound is heard only through the head-
phones.
2. Use the [Volume] slider on the KR-277
to adjust the volume of the head-
phones.
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When purchasing a headphone, make sure you get stereo
headphones.
Some Notes on Using Headphones
® То prevent damage to the cord, handle the head-
phones only by the headset or the plug.
* The headphones may be damaged if the volume is
too high when they are plugged in.
Lower the volume on the KR-277 before plugging in
the headphones.
* To prevent possible auditory damage, loss of hear-
ing, or damage to the headphones, the headphones
should not be used at an excessively high volume.
Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.
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Use the [Volume] slider to adjust the overall volume level.
Move the slider to the right to increase the volume, or to the left to lower it.
Use the [Brilliance] slider to adjust the overall brilliance.
The sound becomes brighter as you move the slider to the right, and more subdued as
you move it to the left.
An Introduction to the KR-277's Sounds and Songs—Demo Play
Perform the simple steps below to listen to demonstrations of the KR-277's built-in
instrument sounds and Music Styles (accompaniment patterns for a variety of musical
genres).
Press the [Demo] button and confirm that its indicator has lighted.
You can now choose a demo song that uses the KR-277’s built-in instrument sounds.
The name of the demo song appears in the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Tempo »] button once to display the screen for a Music
Style demo performance.
Press the [Beat €] button once to display the screen for an instrument sound demo
performance.
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Mastering the Basics
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Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano—One-touch Piano
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a song name and style
name.
Press the [Transpose] button to start the demo performance.
When the selected demo performance finishes, the next demo performance starts.
Press the [Start/Stop] button to stop the demo performance.
You can also stop the demonstration by pressing the Stop [ M] button.
Press the [Demo] button again, extinguishing the indicator.
Check out the “Demo Song List” (page 143) for information such as the names of the composers
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For an explanation of how to change the tone that be sound from the keyboard, please refer to
the “Playing a Wide Variety of Instrument Sound (page 44). For information on the Music
Styles, take a look at the “Choosing a Music Style” (page 53).
You can make the optimal settings for a piano performance at the touch of a single
button.
Settings are made for the following situations.
* When the keyboard has been split into Upper and Lower sections, this returns the
keyboard to a single section (page 48). |
e When the functioning of the pedals has been changed (page 108), this returns the
pedals to their usual functions (page 16).
Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.
Playing the keyboard now produces the “Grand Piano 1” sound.
Other types of piano sound are also available for selection. You can also choose the sounds of a
variety of other types of instruments. Check out “Playing a Wide Variety of Instrument
Sounds” (page 44).
Mastering the Basics
Playing the Keyboard Like an Organ—One-touch Organ
You can make the optimal settings for an organ performance at the touch of a single
button.
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1. Press the One Touch Program [Organ] button.
The keyboard is split into Lower and Upper sections at the F#3 key.
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Lower Part Upper Part
When you play the keyboard now, the Upper part plays with the “Jazz Organ 1”
sound, and the Lower part play with the “Lower Organ 1” sound.
The following screen appears.
2. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to change the organ sound.
Try playing the keyboard to make sure the sound is what you want.
3. Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button to make the keyboard a
single, unsplit whole again.
Fingering the keyboard now produces a piano sound.
The organ sound is saved in memory until you switch off the power. When you turn off the KR-
277, the setting returns to “Jazz Organ 17 and “Lower Organ 1.”
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Mastering the Basics
anging the Rotary Effect
The “Jazz Organ 1” sound has a rotary effect added to it.
Applying a rotary effect to the organ sound gives the same undulations you get with
rotating speakers. You can vary the speed with which the speakers rotate.
e Press the [Effects] button and confirm that its indicator has lighted.
* When the button is lit up, the speed of rotation is fast.
* When the button is dark, the speed of rotation is slow.
You can also apply a variety of effect to instrument sounds other than the organ. Check out
“Adding a Variety of Effects to Sounds” (page 46).
Playing Drums from the Keyboard
Mastering the Basics
With the touch of a single button, you can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds
or effects such as sirens and animal sounds.
1. Press the [Drums/SFX] button and confirm that its indicator has light-
ed.
When you finger the keyboard now, each key plays a different percussion-instrument
sound.
Sets of percussion sounds, such as “STANDARD,” are called “Drum Sets,” while sets of
sound effects are known as “SFX Sets.”
Each drum set or SFX set contains a wide variety of percussive instrument sounds and sound
effects, and each key plays a different sound.
2. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to change the type of drum or SFX
set.
The type of drum set or SFX set is displayed on the upper portion of the screen.
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3. Press the [Drums/SFX] button again to make the button indicator go
dark.
Mutes out the drum set and SFX set notes.
The combination of sounds assigned to the keyboard varies according to the drum set. Take a
look at the “Drum/SFX Set List” (page 138).
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Mastering the Basics
Playing with an Automatic Accompaniment—One-touch Arranger
The KR-277 can automatically play orchestral and band parts in a variety of musical
genres, so you can enjoy ensemble performances even when you're playing solo.
With the KR-277, you can make the optimal settings for playing Automatic
Accompaniment with just a single touch of the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
For more info on each of the functions that these settings are made for, refer to
“Chapter 3 Automatic Accompaniment” (page 53).
E Try Playing “When the Saints Go Marching In”
Now, let's try playing “When the Saints Go Marching In” in time with the Automatic
Accompaniment.
The Score for “When the Saints Go Marching In”
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Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
The keyboard is split into Lower and Upper sections at the F#3 key. The F#3 key is
part of the Lower section of the keyboard.
Pressing the One Touch Program [Piano] button cancels the Automatic
Accompaniment.
Press the [Trad] button.
This selects “Trad” as the Style Group.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to display “6:Dixieland” on the
upper portion of the screen.
This selects “Dixieland” as the Music style (note 1).
Use the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the tempo (note 2).
Press [-] and [+] at the same time to return to the Style's original tempo.
On the keyboard, play C (do) in the figure below (note 3).
First an four-bar intro is played, so when the intro finishes, follow the instructions on
the score for the right-hand part and the left-hand part to play the tune.
Play the C, G, and F keys on the keyboard with the timings indicated for C, G, and F
on the score for the left-hand part, as shown in the figure.
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Note 2
Note 3
Note 4
Press the [To Variation] button with the timing for “To Variation” on
the score.
A fill-in (short phrase) is inserted in the tune with the timing with which you press the
button (note 4), and the accompaniment pattern changes.
Pressing the [To Original] button returns to the original accompaniment pattern. Once
you've familiarized yourself with the performance, try varying the timing for the
accompaniment pattern as you like (note 5).
Press the [Intro/Ending] button with the timing for “Intro/Ending” on
the score.
After the ending plays, the accompaniment stops (note 6).
These accompaniment patterns in various musical genres are called “Music Styles.”
Changing the Music Style can completely alter the ambience of the performance.
For more about Music Styles, take a look at “Choosing a Music Style” (page 53) and
the “Music Style List” (page 130).
Press the [Tempo ] button at the bottom right of the screen, then use the Value [+]
and [-] buttons to adjust the tempo.
Playing one or two keys specifying a chord on the Lower section of the keyboard
starts accompaniment for the chord.
Also, you don't need to keep fingering the chord until you play the next chord. After
you finger the chord, you can just release the keyboard and get ready to play the next
one.
For more information, take a look at “Playing Chords with Simple Fingering” (page
61). For more information about which chord gets played when you press a key, see
the “Chord Fingering List” (page 132).
A fill-in is added to the accompaniment using the timing with which you press the [To
Variation] and [To Original] buttons.
This type of short phrase inserted at a juncture in the tune is called a “fill-in.”
For more info, refer to “Adding Change to the Accompaniment” (page 59).
Mastering the Basics
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The accompaniment is changes using the timing with which you press the [To
Variation] and [To Original] buttons.
For more info, refer to “Adding Changes to the Accompaniment” (page 59).
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You can also start and stop accompaniment by pressing the [Start/Stop] button. For
more info, refer to “Choosing How the Automatic Accompaniment Starts and Stops”
(page56).
When you change the Music Style, an instrument sound that matches the ambience of the
Music Style is automatically selected.
You can also change the setting to choose the instrument sound yourself. Check out “Changing
the Settings for Automatic Accompaniment” (page 118).
Normally, the sound of the Upper section is automatically adjusted to the optimal pitch. You
can change this setting, if you like. See “Shifting the Keyboard Pitch by One of More Octaves”
(page 118).
EM Changing the Volume Balance for the Accompaniment and Keyboard
You can change the volume balance for the tune and Automatic Accompaniment and
the notes played from the keyboard.
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1. Use the [Balance] slider to change the volume balance.
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When the slider is all the way to the left, no sound is heard when you finger the keyboard. You
can usually leave the slider at the center position.
You can adjust the volume level for each Part of an Automatic Accompaniment that is played.
For example, you can raise the rhythm volume while lowering the bass volume. Check out
“Adjusting the Volume of Each Performance Part” (page 105). For more about performance
Parts, take a look at “Choosing a Music Style” (page 53).
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Mastering the Basics
Using the Metronome
The KR-277 has a built-in Metronome function.
You can start or stop the metronome sound with just a single press of the [Metronome]
button.
During playback of a song, or when performing with Automatic Accompaniment, the
sound of the metronome keeps time with the beat of the tune or accompaniment.
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Pressing the [Metronome] button starts the metronome’s sound.
The [Metronome] button's indicator lights up.
2. Pressing the [Metronome] button again stops the metronome's sound.
The [Metronome] button's indicator goes dark.
E Changing the Beat of the Metronome
1 e Press the [Beat <| button.
The cursor ( » ) moves to the middle of the lower portion of the screen.
2. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the beat.
Display Beat
2/2 2/2 time
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2/4 2/4 time
3/4 3/4 time
4/4 4/4 time
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6/4 6/4 time
7/4 7/4 time
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3. Press the [Metronome] button to make the button’s indicator lights
up.
The metronome plays at the selected beat.
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E Changing the Tempo of the Metronome
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Press the [Tempo » | button.
The cursor ( » ) moves to the right edge of the lower portion of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the tempo.
Press the [Metronome] button and confirm that its indicator has light-
ed.
The metronome plays at the tempo you've chosen.
You can adjust the tempo using the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons.
mM Adjusting the Volume of the Metronome
1.
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You can adjust the volume of the metronome to any of ten possible levels.
Hold down the [Metronome] button and use the Value [+] and [-] but-
tons to adjust the volume.
The setting is at “5” when the KR-277 is powered up.
You can change the metronome pattern and the type of metronome sound. Take a look at
“Changing the Metronome's Settings” (page 116).
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Recording a Performance
With the KR-277, you can use the five Track buttons to record a performance easily, or
use recording functions like the 16-track Sequencer to create full-fledged ensemble
songs.
For an explanation of how to create an ensemble song, take a look at “Recording an Ensemble
Tune — 16-Track Sequencer” (page 70).
M Recording a Performance with Automatic Accompanimen
Now, try using the Track buttons to record an Automatic Accompaniment perfor-
mance.
The five buttons shown below are called Track buttons. À recorded performance is
automatically assigned to a Track button.
Composer
Bass/
Rhythm Whole Accomp Lower Upper
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[Rhythm] The Rhythm Part of an Automatic Accompaniment is recorded here.
When a Tone set such as a drum set or an SFX set has been chosen, it is
also recorded here.
[Whole] When the Piano Style Arranger is active (page 61), your performance is
recorded here.
[Bass/ Accomp] The Bass Part of an Automatic Accompaniment and the Accompani-
ment Part are recorded here.
[Lower] What you play in the Lower section of the keyboard is recorded here.
[Upper] What vou play in the Upper section of the keyboard is recorded here.
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1. Press the [Song] button.
2. Press the Value [+] and [-] buttons at the same time to display “0:New
Song” on the upper portion of the screen.
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If there is already a recorded performance, the screen will ask "Del OK?"
Please refer to “If the following screen appears” (page 34).
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e Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button (note 3).
The KR-277 is now in standby for Automatic Accompaniment.
e Press the Style button to choose the group for the Music Style (see
page 53).
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a Music Style.
Use the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the tempo.
Now 5 O
Press the Rec [ 6 ] button.
The KR-277 enters recording standby.
Press the Stop [ M | button to stop recording.
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Specify the cord on the Lower-part of keyboard.
When the intro for Automatic Accompaniment starts, recording is started at the same
time.
9, Press the [Intro/Ending] button.
After the ending finishes playing, recording stops.
You can stop recording the Automatic Accompaniment performance without playing
the ending by pressing the Stop [ B] button or the [Start/Stop] button.
1 O. Press the Reset [HJ button.
The position from which playback starts is reset so it is at the beginning of the record-
ed performance.
1 1 .Press the Play [» ] button to playback the recorded performance.
12. press the Stop [M] button to stop playback of the recorded perfor-
mance.
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Pressing the Split [Lower] button during an Automatic Accompaniment performance allows
you play the Lower section of the keyboard. When you do this, you hear the Tone chosen in
“Changing the Tone of the Lower Section” under “Playing Different Tones with the Left and
Right Hand—Split Play” (page 48).
A recorded performance disappears when the power is switched off. If you don’t want to lose
your recorded performance, save it on a floppy disk. For info on how to do this, take a look at
“Saving Your Songs on Floppy Disk” (page 38).
Until a recorded performance is erased, you can’t listen to other tunes.
Check out “Erasing a Recorded Song” (page 34).
You can change how recording is stopped when recording a performance with Automatic
Accompaniment.
Check out “Changing How Recording Stops” (page 85).
Recording a performance without using Automatic Accompaniment
When a recording was made without pressing the One Touch Program [Arranger]
button, your performance is recorded to the lowest-numbered of the five flashing
Track buttons during recording standby. To start recording, press the Play [> ] but-
ton. When recording starts, a two-measure count is sounded automatically.
If you are recording with Split (page 48) or Layer Play (page 45) active at this time, the
Track button assignments are as follows.
Recording Layer Play
Recorded to the [Whole] button.
Recording Split Play
What you play with the left hand is recorded to the [Lower] button, and what you
play with the right hand is recorded to the [Upper] button.
Recording when Layer Play has been changed to Split
What you play with the left hand is recorded to the [Lower] button, and the Layer per-
formance that you play with the right hand is recorded to the [Upper] button.
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E Redoing a Recording
If you made a mistake in your performance during recording, you can re-record just a
portion of the musical data in the track.
1. Press the Reset [He] button.
The position from which recording starts is reset so it is at the beginning of the song.
2. Press the Rec [ e] button.
The KR-277 enters recording standby.
Press the Stop [ Æ | button to stop recording.
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3. Press the Track button for the track you want to record over.
The light for the selected Track button flashes.
When vou select a Track button and record over a track that has already been record-
ed, the newly recorded performance occupies a position extending from the location
where you started recording to where you stopped recording. If you want to erase a
previous performance entirely before recording over it, take a look at “Erasing the
Sound Recorded on a Track Button” (page 34).
4. start recording.
If you redo a recording with Automatic Accompaniment, specify a chord in the left-
hand section of the keyboard, or press the [Start/Stop] button. If you do not wish to
use the Automatic Accompaniment, press the [Sync] button to make the indicator go
dark, and then press the Play [> ] button.
5. Stop recording.
Press the Stop [ NM] button. To record the ending over again, press the Intro/ Ending [1]
or [2] button.
6. Press the Reset [HH] button.
The position from which playback starts is reset so it is at the beginning of the record-
ed performance.
Press the Play [>] button to play back the recorded performance.
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Press the Stop [1] button to stop playback of the recorded perfor-
mance.
The song tempo is determined when you first record. Even if you change the tempo to re-record
NÓFE individual tracks, the song will playback at the first-recorded tempo. To change the tempo of a
recorded song, refer to "Changing a Song's Basic Tempo" (page 104) or “Composing a Song
That Changes Tempo Partway Through” (page 81).
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e If the following screen appears
If you've recorded a tune (see pages 30 and 70) or changed a song's basic settings (see
page 75), the following screen appears when you try to choose another song.
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Saving a song
1. Press the [Song] button to return to the basic screen.
Save the tune on a floppy disk.
For more information, take a look at “Saving Your Songs on Floppy Disk” (page 38).
Erasing a song
1. Press the [Transpose] button to erase a recorded performance, or a
tune that has had its basic settings changed.
The display returns to the basic screen.
HN Erasing the Sound Recorded on a Track Button
You can erase the sound recorded on an individual Track button.
1. while holding down the Track button where the sound you want to
erase is recorded, press the Rec [ ® ] button.
The Track button's light goes dark, and the recorded sound is erased.
NOR You can't erase the settings for a song's basic tempo or beat.
E Erasing a Recorded Song
You can erase a song that's been recorded.
1. Hold down the [Song] button and press the Rec [ e] button.
The [Transpose] button's indicator flashes and the following screen appears.
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To cancel the operation, press the [Song] button.
2. Press the [Transpose] button to erase the recorded song.
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Using the Disk Drive
Here's where you can learn how to use the built-in disk drive on the KR-277 to save
your recorded tunes on floppy disk, or listen to commercially available music files.
E Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk
NOTE If you're using the disk drive for the first time, be sure to read the important notes on page 4.
1. Hold the floppy disk face up, and push it into the disk drive until it
clicks into place.
The disk drive is on the right side of the unit, above the keyboard.
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Indicator 4 Eject Button
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Floppy Disk
Never eject a disk while reading or writing is in progress, since that can damage the magnetic
NCH surface of the disk, rendering it unusable. (The disk drive's indicator will light up at full bright-
ness when the drive is busy reading or writing data. Ordinarily, the indicator will be less
brightly lighted, or be extinguished.)
2. Press the Eject button.
The end of the floppy disk comes out of the slot. Gently grasp the end of the floppy
disk and pull it out.
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E Before Using a Floppy Disk
The floppy disks that you use to save data on need to be formatted (initialized) first.
Formatting a floppy disk erases all information stored on the disk, and puts itin a for-
mat that is acceptable for the device in which it will be used. If a floppy disk is in a for-
mat that doesn’t match the format of this unit, you won't be able to use that floppy
disk.
Formatting a disk destroys all data previously stored on the disk. If you're formatting a used
floppy disk for reuse, be sure to check first to make sure the disk doesn’t contain any data you
don’t want to lose.
If you're using the disk drive for the first time, be sure to read the important notes on page 4.
Display
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1. Press the [Disk] button.
The disk screen appears (page 15).
2. Usethe [Beat <] and [Tempo » ] buttons to display “Disk Format” on
the upper portion of the screen.
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3. Make sure the write-protect tab on the floppy disk is positioned at
“WRITE” (write enabled).
e d Rear side of the disk
ЛОТ
Write
(can write new data onto disk)
Write Protect Tab Protect
(prevents writing to disk)
4. Hold the floppy disk face up, and insert it in the disk drive until it
clicks into place (page 35).
The disk drive is on the right side of the unit, above the keyboard.
De Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the disk screen.
Ó. Press the [Transpose] button again to start formatting.
The on-screen display counts down from 80 to 0.
When formatting finishes, the disk screen reappears.
Don't try to take the floppy disk out of the disk drive until the formatting process is finished.
If “E.00” or another number prefixed with an E appears on screen, take a look at “If This
Message Appears On Screen” (page 129).
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E Saving Your Songs on Floppy Disk
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A recorded performance disappears when the power is switched off. It's a good idea
to store important songs on floppy disk.
The process of storing data such as recorded performances on floppy disk is called
“saving.”
If you're using the disk drive for the first time, be sure to read the important notes on page 4.
Some commercially available music file disks may contain songs that cannot be saved.
When using a brand-new floppy disk on the KR-277, first you have to format it using the KR-
277. Take a look at “Before Using a Floppy Disk” (page 36).
If not handled with care, a floppy disk can get cracked, or the data on it can get corrupted, nuik-
ing playback impossible. We recommend saving your tunes on two different floppy disks. By
putting away for safekeeping an additional copy of a floppy disk on which your tunes are saved,
you can feel safer.
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№ Step 1 Insert the floppy disk in the disk drive
1.
2,
Make sure the write-protect tab on the floppy disk is positioned at
“WRITE” (write enabled—page 37).
Hold the floppy disk face up, and insert it in the disk drive until it
clicks into place (page 35).
The disk drive is on the right-hand side of the unit, above the keyboard.
EStep2 Choose the format for saving
3. Press the [Disk] button.
The disk screen appears (page 15).
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4. Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to display “Save” or “Save
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As SMF” on the upper portion of the screen.
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Display Description
Save
Save As SMF
Saves the song in KR-277 format. You can listen to songs saved in
this format on Roland HP-G series and KR series digital pianos, and
on MT series sequencers.
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SMF format can be listened to on many instruments that can play
SMF music files (page 145).
You can only save songs in onc format on a single floppy disk.
A song recorded using commercial music files can't be saved in “Save As SMF” format.
Depending on the playback instrument, some notes may drop out or sound different.
№ Step 3 Assign a number and name to the song
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Song Number Song Name
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Press the [Song] button to go back to the disk screen.
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo »] buttons to move the cursor (=) on
the upper portion of the screen one character at a time.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to select numbers and letters.
If you choose a song number where another song is already saved, the previously saved tune is
erased, and then the new song is saved. À “U” is displayed in front of a song number where a
tune is saved. If you don’t want to erase a previously saved song, choose a song number that
does not have “U” appearing before it.
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NStep4 Save the song
8. Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
Press the [Song] button to back up to the previous screen.
Press the [Transpose] button again to start saving the song.
Saving may take from several seconds, to several dozen seconds.
When the saving process is finished, the disk screen appears.
Don’t take the floppy disk out of the disk drive until the saving process is finished.
A tune saved on a floppy disk can be crased at a later time. Take a look at “Erasing a Saved
Song or User Style” (page 108).
It's a good idea to get into the habit of moving the write-protect tab on the floppy disk
to the “PROTECT” position when you've finished saving your data.
Keeping the tab at “PROTECT” prevents operations that could make the floppy disk
unusable, or could erase your songs by mistake.
Inserting a floppy disk containing saved songs into the disk drive on another device
(such as a computer) while the floppy's write-protect tab is placed at “WRITE” may
make it impossible to play back the songs on the KR-277 afterward (page 4).
H Listening to Music Files
40
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You can use the built-in disk drive on the KR-277 to listen to the tunes you've saved
on floppy disk, or play commercially available music files.
To learn more about music files, refer to “Music Files That the KR-277 Can Use” (page 145).
If you're using the disk drive for the first time, be sure to read the important notes on page 4.
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Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive (page 35).
Press the [Song] button.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a song.
The song number and song name appear on the upper portion of the screen.
Song Number Title
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Pressing the button once changes the songs one at a time. Hoiding down the button
makes the songs change continuously.
Press the Play [» ] button to play back the song.
If you let the selected song play to the end, playback stops automatically.
Press the Stop [ M] button to stop playback of the song.
Press the Reset [HH] button to go back to the beginning of the song.
When songs with pickups (song that don't start on the first beat) are played back, the measure
numbers arc indicated in the display as "PU", “17, “27, ...
If you press an irrelevant button, such as a Tone button, the lyrics display will be turned off. If
you want to have the display show the lyrics again, press the Play [ » | button.
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E Listening to All Songs Continuously
You can continuously repeat playback of all the songs. This function is called “All
Song Play.”
1. Hold down the [Song] button and press the Play [>] button.
Playback of the selected song starts. When playback of the last song finishes, it starts
over again from the first song.
2. Press the Stop [ M] button to stop playback.
e If the following screen appears
If you've recorded a tune (see pages 30 and 70) or changed a song's basic settings (see
page 75), the following screen appears when you try to choose another song.
SiS He Men Song
Del CK?
— Take a look at “If the following screen appears” on page 34.
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E Changing the Order of Songs on Floppy Disk
1.
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Here's how you can change the order of songs saved on a floppy disk.
Have another formatted floppy disk on hand.
For details on formatting, refer to "Before Using a Floppy Disk" (page 36).
Insert the floppy disk containing the saved songs into the disk drive,
and choose the song you want to make song number 1.
Press the Play [>] button.
The left area of the lower portion of the screen starts to flash.
When the left area of the lower portion of the screen stops flashing,
press the Stop [ M] button.
Take the floppy disk out of the disk drive.
Insert a blank floppy disk.
Then save the song in the usual way (page 38).
Repeat these steps to save the tune you want to have song number 2, the tune you
want to have song number 3, and so on to the blank floppy disk in the desired song
sequence.
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Playing a Wide Variety of Instrument Sounds
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The KR-277 comes with a large number of built-in instrument sounds and effects.
This lets you enjoy performances with sounds matched to a wide range of musical
genres.
The various types of built-in sounds are called “Tones.” These Tones are divided into
eight different Tone Groups.
When the power is turned on, the Tone is reset to “Grand Piano 1.”
2 1,3
Press a Tone button to choose the Tone Group.
You'll hear the Tone assigned to Tone number 1 in the selected Tone Group. Play the
keyboard to hear what this sounds like.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose one of the Tones available
in the Tone Group.
The corresponding Tone button's indicator flashes.
Finger the keyboard or press the flashing Tone button to decide your
selection.
The Tone button lights up steadily.
The Tone you've selected is heard when you finger the keyboard. Also, this is the
Tone that youll hear the next time you choose this Tone button.
The following Tones are what you hear at powerup.
When you turn on the power to the keyboard, the following tones are set to play.
Tone Group Tone name
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For more about the names of Tones, take a look at Hie “Tone Name List” (page 134).
Basic Functions
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Combining the Sounds of Two Instruments—Layer Play
You can play two different sets of sounds from a single key at the same time.
This method of performance is called “Layer Play.”
Example: Combining Grand Piano and Strings
1. Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button.
Both buttons” indicator light up.
Play a key and listen to what happens. The Tones for Grand Piano 1 and Strings play
at the same time.
In this way, you can combine two sounds by holding down one Tone button and
pressing another.
Of the two Tone buttons, you can change the sound and volume level for the Tone button that
is on the right. Check out “Adjusting the Volume of Each Performance Part” (page 105).
E Changing the tone of the right-hand button
1 e Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a Tone.
The light for the right-hand Tone button flashes.
2. Finger the keyboard or press the flashing Tone button to decide your
selection.
The Tone button lights up steadily.
The selected tone and the tone for the left-hand button are now sounded in combina-
tion.
HB Changing the tone of the left-hand button
First cancel Layer Play, then choose the tone.
EH Canceling Layer Play
Pressing a Tone button makes only the tone for the pressed button play.
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Basic Functions
Adding an Echo to a Sound
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The KR-277 can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard.
Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberations to what you play, almost as if you were
playing in a concert hall.
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Use the [Reverb] slider to adjust the amount of reverb (lingering
reverberations) applied.
Moving the slider to the right applies a deeper reverb, and moving it to the left applies
less reverb.
You can change the type of reverb that's applied. Check out “Changing the Type of Reverb
Effect” (page 115).
Adding a Variety of Effects to Sounds
You can apply a wide e range e of different effects to the notes $ you play on the © keyboard.
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Press the [Effects] button and confirm that its indicator has lighted.
The optimal effect is applied to the notes you play on the keyboard.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the type of effect.
At powerup, the settings are made to apply the optimal effects to each of the tones.
Pressing the [Effects] button a second time makes the button light go
out and cancels the effect.
E Changing the amount of effect applied
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1.
You can change the depth of the effect that's applied to the tones.
While holding down the [Effects] button, press the Value [+] or [-]
button.
This changes the degree to which the selected effect is applied.
Basic Functions
Types of Effects
Display Description
Chorus Makes sounds broader and fatter. ~~~ ~~
St.Chorus A stereo chorus (stereo chorus).
Hexa Chorus A multilayer chorus.
Tremolo Chrs A chorus with a tremolo effect (tremolo chorus).
Space D A clear chorus.
Rotary" Adds a rotary speaker effect
Stereo Delay Delays the sound with a stereo effect.
Mod. Delay Adds a wavering effect to the delayed sound (modulation delay).
Tri. Tap Dly A three-way delay (triple tap delay).
Quad.Tap Dly A four-way delay (quadruple tap delay). ~~
Phaser... Addsundulations to thesound. satten
St.Flanger Adds metallic reverberations (stereo flanger).
Step Flanger A flanger that varies the pitch in a stepwise fashion.
Enhancer Adds modulation to the sound.
Overdrive - Applies soft distortion to the sound.
Distortion Applies hard distortion to the sound.
Auto Wah Changes the tone in a cyclical manner.
Compressor Suppresses fluctuations in volume.
Gate Reverb This reverb cuts off the reverberations before they fade away
completely. tert аооононовесоонотоннныя
2V P Shifter This adds two pitch-shifted sounds to the original sound (two-
voice pitch shifter).
FB P.Shifter This adds a single pitch-shifted sound to the original sound
oe (feedback pitch shifler), aa
Ehncer-Cho Applies both enhancer and chorus effects.
Ehncer-Fingr Applies both enhancer and flanger effects.
Ehncer-Delay Applies both enhancer and delay effects.
Chorus-Delay Applies both chorus and delay effects.
Flangr-Delay Applies both flanger and delay effects.
Ovdrv-Chors Applies both overdrive and chorus effects.
Ovdrv-Flangr Applies both overdrive and flanger effects.
Ovdrv-Delay Applies both overdrive and delay effects. ~~
Dist-Chorus Applies both distortion and chorus effects.
Dist-Flangr Applies both distortion and flanger effects.
Dist-Delay В Applies both distortion and delay effects. ~~
S.Resonance Applies a resonance effect when the damper pedal is depressed
(sympathetic resonance).
What's sympathetic resonance?
When you depress the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, the sound from the strings
that were struck resonates with other strings, adding rich reverberations and broad-
ness to the sound. This resonance is called “sympathetic resonance.”
Ordinarily, when you turn off the power, settings return to their default values. However, the
MEMO settings that control the types of effects and how they are applied can be stored so that they
don’t disappear when you turn off the power. Take a look at “Retaining Settings While the
Power Is Switched Off” (page 122).
NÓFE When you choose “Rotary” for the type of effect, the rotation speed of the rotary effect applied to
the organ sound will be changed (page 22).
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Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands—Split Play
You can divide the keyboard into right- and left-hand sections with an arbitrary key
marking the division, and play different tones on the two sections.
Such a division of the keyboard into right- and left-hand sections is called a “split,”
and the key where the division takes place is called the “split point.”
The split-point key is included in the lower section.
The split point is set at “F#3” when the power is turned on.
1. Press the Split [Lower] button.
The Split [Upper] and Split [Lower] buttons light up, and the keyboard is divided into
Upper and Lower sections.
Split Point
F#3
—— Middle C
Lower Part Upper Part
The Upper section of the keyboard plays the same sound it did before you divided the
keyboard.
The Lower section of the keyboard plays a “Acoustic Bs.” sound.
2. Press the [Whole] button to return the keyboard to an unsplit state.
The Split [Upper] and Split [Lower] buttons’ indicator go dark.
The entire keyboard now plays with the sound that was assigned to the Upper section.
MEMO You can change the split point. Take a look at “Changing the Keyboard's Split Point” (page
120).
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Basic Functions
E Changing the Tone of the Upper Section
1.
Press the Split [Upper] button.
The Split [Upper] button and the Tone button for the sound played with the Upper
section of the keyboard light up.
If you want to change to a Tone in a different Tone group, press the
Tone button to choose the Tone group.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a Tone.
The corresponding Tone button's indicator flashes.
Finger the keyboard or press the flashing Tone button.
The Tone button lights up and the Upper section of the keyboard plays the selected
Tone.
E Changing the Tone of the Lower Section
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When you turn on the power, the setting is for “Acoustic Bs..”
Press the Split [Lower] button.
The Split [Lower] button and the Tone button for the sound played with the Lower
section of the keyboard light up.
If you want to change to a Tone in a different Tone group, press the
Tone button to choose the Tone group.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a Tone.
The corresponding Tone button's indicator flashes.
Finger the keyboard or press the flashing Tone button.
The Tone button's indicator lights up and the Lower section of the keyboard plays the
selected Tone.
If you split the keyboard while using Layer Play (page 45), the two layered sounds go to the
Upper section of the keyboard.
You can independently adjust the volume levels of the notes played by the Upper and Lower
sections of the keyboard. Check out “Adjusting the Volume of Each Performance Part” (page
105).
Ordinarily, the notes of the Upper and Lower sections of the keyboard are each automatically
shifted in steps of an octave to adjust each selected Tone to its ideal pitch. You can change this
setting, if you like. Take a look at “Shifting the keyboard Pitch by One of More Octaves” (page
118).
When the keyboard has been divided into Upper and Lower sections, the damper pedal is
applied to only the Upper section. If you want to add lingering reverberations to the notes of the
Lower section, see ” Assigning Functions to Buttons and Pedals” (page 108).
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Playing the Entire Keyboard As a Single Instrument
When the keyboard has been split into Upper and Lower sections, you can rejoin the
sections into a single whole.
Press the [Whole] button.
The entire keyboard now plays with the sound that was assigned to the Upper section.
The keyboard returns to a single unsplit section even when you press the One Touch Program
[Piano] button. When you finger the keyboard, the Grand Piano 1 sound is produced.
This division of the keyboard into an Upper section and a Lower section is called a “split.” If
you want to know more, take a look at “Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right
Hands—Split Play” (page 48).
Pressing the [Whole] button during Automatic Accompaniment activates the Piano Style
Arranger. Take a look at “Playing with Automatic Accompaniment Without Splitting the
Keyboard” (page 61).
Basic Functions
Transposing without Changing Your Fingering-Key Transpose
You can transpose the key of a performance without having to shift the position of
your fingers on the keyboard. This feature is called “Key Transpose.”
When you are accompanying a singer, you can use Key Transpose to match the vocal
pitch of the singer, allowing you to transpose easily while using the same printed
music (keyboard fingering).
The transposition setting remains in effect until you turn off the power.
Example: Playing a song in E major with the keyboard
fingering for C major
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1. Hold down the [Transpose] button and finger the keyboard to play
the tonic for the new key that you want to transpose to.
Think of the key actually being played (here, C Major) as the center. Since we are
transposing to E major, press E on the keyboard.
The [Transpose] button's indicator lights up and the keyboard is transposed.
It will sound EG*B
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2. Press the [Transpose] button again to make the indicator go out and
return the keyboard transposition to the original key.
The transposition setting isn't canceled at this time. Pressing the [Transpose] button a
second time makes the button's indicator light up and transposes the keyboard to the
key that has been set.
MEMO The Key Transpose function transposes only the notes you play on the keyboard.
If you want to transpose a song for playback, take a look at “Transposing a Song” (page 114).
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Basic Functions
HB Other Methods of Transposition
Method 1
1. Hold down the [Transpose] button and use the Value [+] and [-] but-
tons to choose a transposition value.
Each press of the [+] or [-] button transposes the key a half-step.
The setting range is from -6 to 0 to +5.
When at “0,” the [Transpose] button doesn't light up.
In this example, we'll consider the C note in the key of C major to be the basic note.
From the C note to the note that corresponds to E in the key of E major there are four
keys on the keyboard, counting the black ones, so set the value at “+4.”
Method 2
1 e Press the [Function] button to make the indicator come on.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » | buttons to display “FNC-3”7 on the
left side of the screen.
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Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a transposition value.
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Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic screen.
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Press the [Transpose] button to make the indicator come on.
The keyboard is transposed.
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KR-277 can automatically play an accompaniment in any one of a variety of musical
genres, so you can enjoy ensemble play with orchestral backing, even when you're
playing alone.
You can make the optimal setting for Automatic Accompaniment at the touch of a single but-
ton. Check out “Playing with an Automatic Accompaniment—One-touch Arranger” (page
24),
Choosing a Music Style
MEME
The built-in accompaniment patterns in various musical genres are called “Music
Styles.”
The 11 buttons shown below are called Style buttons. You can use these Style buttons
to choose from among Music Styles grouped according to musical genre.
For information on the different types of Music Styles, take a look at the “Music Style List”
(page 130).
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Music Style
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Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
Use the Style buttons to choose a Style Group.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a Music Style.
The Style name appears on the upper portion of the screen.
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Specify a chord by playing it on the Lower section of the keyboard.
The Music Style you chose plays automatically with the specified chord.
The chord name appears on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Intro/Ending] button to play an ending and stop the accom-
paniment.
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HN Sounding Only the Rhythm Part
1.
A Music Style can be made to sound only the Rhythm Part.
Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button or One Touch Program
[Organ] button, then press the [Start/Stop] button.
Only the Rhythm Part of the selected Music Style is played.
What's a Music Style?
There are many different varieties of music around the world, and each one has its
own unique features. What gives jazz its “jazziness” and classical music its unmistak-
able classical feel is the combination of elements such as the instruments used,
melody, and phrasing, which interact to create the musical ambience of the genre. A
Music Style makes use of these elements to bring out the distinctive atmosphere and
mood of each musical genre.
The Makeup of a Music Style
A Music Style is made up of a set of six performance states called “Divisions.”
The KR-277 automatically plays these Divisions in combination as an accompaniment.
This is called the “Arranger function.”
Division Description
Intro This is the state when an intro is playing.
Original This is the state where an Original accompaniment pattern is played.
Variation This is the state where a Variation accompaniment pattern is played.
Fill In to Original This is the state where a Variation fill-in is played. ~~
Fill In to Variation This is the state where an Original fill-in is played.
Ending This is the state where an ending is played.
What's more, a music style is further broken down into five Performance Parts.
Accomp=Accompaniment
Fill-in to Fill-in to
intro Original Variation Variation Original Ending
Rythm Rythm Rythm Rythm Rythm Rythm
Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass
Accomp 1 Accomp 1 Accomp 1 Accomp 1 Accomp 1 Accomp 1
Accomp 2 Accomp 2 Accomp 2 Accomp 2 Accomp 2 Accomp 2
Accomp 3 Accomp 3 Accomp 3 Accomp 3 Accomp 3 Accomp 3
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Using a Music Style Disk
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You can play Music Styles on the Music Style disk included with the KR-277, as well
as User Styles saved on floppy disk (page 106).
Insert a floppy disk in the disk drive (page 35).
Press the [Disk/User] button.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a Music Style.
Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button, they specify a chord
by playing it in the Lower section of the keyboard.
The Music Style you've chosen is sounded.
The Music Style you've selected from the floppy disk remains in memory until you switch off
the power. You can play the Music Style you last selected just by pressing the [Disk/User] but-
ton, even if you ve taken the floppy disk out of the disk drive.
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Choosing How the Automatic Accompaniment Starts and Stops
Pressing the One Touch Program [Arranger] button activates Sync Start for the accom-
paniment (which starts the accompaniment simultaneously when you play something
in the Lower section of the keyboard), and makes the setting for automatically playing
an appropriate intro and ending for the accompaniment. You can change how this
starting and stopping works in many different ways.
MW Starting Automatic Accompaniment When You Play the
Lower Section—Sync Start
Pressing the One Touch Program [Arranger] button automatically makes the setting
for Sync Start.
Starting with an Added Intro
1. Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
The [Sync] button's indicator lights up.
The [Intro/ Ending] button's indicator flashes.
Press the [Sync] button to extinguish the indicator and cancel Sync Start.
2. Specify a chord by playing it in the Lower section of the keyboard
(page 25, 61).
The intro is played and the accompaniment starts.
The [Intro/Ending] button remains lighted while the intro plays. When the intro fin-
ishes, the light goes dark.
O Making the Intro Short and Simple
1 e Pressing the One Touch Program [Arraneer] button, then pressing the
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[To Original] button makes the [To Original] button indicator flash.
2. Play a chord on the Lower section of the keyboard.
A short intro is played and the accompaniment starts.
Pressing the [To Original] or [To Variation] button makes the accompaniment pattern change
MEMO as well. For more information, take a look at “Adding Changes to the Accompaniment” (page
59).
Starting Without an Intro
1. Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
The [Sync] button's indicator lights up.
The [Intro/Ending] button's indicator flashes.
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Press the [Intro/Ending] button, extinguishing the indicator.
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Specify a chord by playing it on the Lower section of the keyboard.
The accompaniment starts without playing an intro.
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E Starting at the Press of a Button
Starting with an Added Intro
1.
2
3
4
MEMO
Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
The [Sync] button's indicator lights up.
Press the [Sync] button, extinguishing the indicator.
Play a chord on the Lower section of the keyboard.
Press the [Intro/Ending] button to make it light up.
The intro is played and the accompaniment starts.
When the intro finishes, the [Intro/ Ending] button indicator goes dark.
Pressing the [Sync] button again to make it light up while accompaniment is stopped returns
the KR-277 to Sync Start state. With the instrument set for Sync Start, the intro is played and
the accompaniment starts when you press the | Start/Stop] button. At this time, accompaniment
starts either with the chord played right before or with a C chord (the basic chord in effect when
the power is turned on).
Starting Without an intro
1.
2,
3.
4.
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Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
The [Sync] button’s indicator lights up.
Press the [Sync] button, extinguishing the indicator.
Play a chord on Lower section of the keyboard.
Press the [Start/Stop] button and confirm that its indicator has lighted.
The accompaniment starts without playing an intro.
Pressing the [Sync] button again to make it light up while accompaniment is stopped returns
the KR-277 to Sync Start state.
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EM Stopping Automatic Accompaniment
Stopping with an Added Ending
1. Press the [Intro/Ending] button to make its indicator light up.
An ending is played, then the accompaniment stops.
When the ending finishes, the [Intro / Ending] button light goes dark.
O Making the Ending Short and Simple
1. Press the [To Original] or [To Variation] button to make the button
indicator flash.
2. While the [To Original] or [To Variation] button indicator is flashing,
press the [Start/Stop] button.
A short ending is played, then the accompaniment stops.
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Stopping at the Press of a Button
1. Press the [Start/Stop] button.
The accompaniment stops according to the timing with which you press the button.
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Automatic Accompaniment
Adding Changes to the Accompaniment
You can change the arrangement of Automatic Accompaniment and the accompani-
ment pattern.
B Changing the Arrangement of the Accompaniment
You can change the arrangement of an accompaniment during the performance of
Automatic Accompaniment or while it is stopped.
1. If the [Style Orchestrator] button light is dark, press the button to
make it light up.
The Pad [1] and Pad [2] buttons can be used to change the arrangement.
2. Press the Pad [1] and Pad [2] buttons to change the arrangement of the
accompaniment,
Pad [1] button Simple arrangement with few accompaniment instruments
Pad [2] button Somewhat complex arrangement with more accompaniment instruments
B Changing the Accompaniment Pattern
You can change the accompaniment pattern while the Automatic Accompaniment is
playing or stopped.
There are two accompaniment patterns: the original one, and a variation that’s a little
more flowery. It can be effective to use the quieter original pattern for the first half of
the song, and the variation for the second half.
1. Pressing the [To Variation] button (its indicator should light) makes
the setting for playing the variation accompaniment pattern.
Pressing the [To Original] button (its indicator should light) makes
the setting for playing the original accompaniment pattern.
Also, pressing either of these buttons during a performance inserts a fill-in in time
with when the button was pressed.
What's a fill-in?
A short improvisational phrase inserted at the bar line (the juncture between one mea-
sure and another) is called a “fill-in.”
The KR-277 plays the optimal phrase for the selected Music Style.
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Automatic Accompaniment
B Adding a Fill-in Without Changing the Accompaniment Pattern
You can play a fill-in without changing the accompaniment pattern by pressing
whichever of the [To Original] and [To Variation] buttons that is flashing while a per-
formance is in progress.
You can use the pedals to change the arrangement or accompaniment pattern or to insert a fill-
in. See “Assigning Functions to Buttons and Pedals” (page 108).
Adding a Harmony to the Right-hand Part
You can add a harmony to the notes you play with the keyboard.
While an Automatic Accompaniment is playing, a harmony matched to the chord you
designate in the Lower section of the keyboard is automatically added to the notes you
play on the Upper section.
This function is called “Melody Intelligence.”
1. Press the [Melody Intelligence] button to make it light up.
When you play something on the Upper section of the keyboard, a harmony is added
to the notes you finger.
2. Press the [Melody Intelligence] button again to extinguish the indica-
tor and cancel Melody Intelligence.
E Changing the Type of Harmony
You can change the type of harmony of the Melody intelligence function.
1. Press the [Melody Intelligence] button to make its indicator light up.
2. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the type of harmony.
The type of harmony appears on the upper portion of the screen.
Play the keyboard to hear the type of harmony you've chosen.
The different types of harmonies include some that automatically change the Tone, as well as
some that may not sound all notes that you play.
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Automatic Accompaniment
Playing with Automatic Accompaniment Without Splitting the Keyboard
Usually, with an Automatic Accompaniment performance, the accompaniment is
sounded by the chords you specify in the Lower section of the keyboard, with the
melody played on the Upper section. If you like, however, you can make the KR-277
recognize chords from the entire keyboard, and perform without splitting the key-
board. This function is called the “Piano Style Arranger.”
This makes it possible to add an accompaniment automatically as you play a tune by
fingering chords in the ordinary way, without giving any thought to the location of a
keyboard split.
If you use this method to perform with Automatic Accompaniment, you can’t use the Chord
Intelligence function (page 61). You have to play all keys of the chords.
Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
Press the [Whole] button.
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Choose a Music Style (page 53).
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Play the keyboard.
The accompaniment starts when you finger a chord.
Playing Chords with Simple Fingering
“Chord Intelligence” is a feature that intelligently decides on accompaniment chords
the moment you play a key specifying a chord during Automatic Accompaniment.
To play a C chord, for example, you usually have to finger the three keys C, E, and G;
but with Chord Intelligence, you only have to press the C key to initiate a C chord
accompaniment.
For more information about which chord gets played when you finger the keys, see the “Chord
MIOPII Pi › 132
Fingering List” (page 132).
Fingering a key in the Lower section of the keyboard while the [Sync] button's indicator 15 dark
causes a chord to be sounded. This note is called the “chord tone,” and the root tone of the chord
that is played at the same time is called the “bass tone.”
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You can change Hie sound of the chord tone and bass tone. Take a look at “Changing the Chord
Tone and Bass Tone” (page 119).
When the One Touch Program [Arranger] button has been pressed, the Chord Intelligence
MEMO function is always activated. To cancel the Chord Intelligence function, see “Changing the
Settings for Automatic Accompaniment” (page 118).
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Chapter 4
Moving to the Passage You Want to Hear
You can move to a certain measure within a song, and play back the tune from that
location.
1.
Use the Bwd [ ««] and Fwd [»»] buttons to move to the bar you
want to hear.
Pressing the button once moves your position by one measure. Hold down the but-
ton to move forward or backward continuously.
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Bwd Fwd
Press the Play [»] button to play back the song from the location
you moved to.
If you've used markers to designate a passage for repeating (page 64), you can only move for-
ward and backward within the range specified by the A and B markers.
When you start playback of music files, the left edge of the lower portion of the screen flashes.
While this is flashing, the KR-277 is reading data from the floppy disk, so wait a few moments
until it finishes.
H To go back to the beginning of the song
1.
Press the Reset [ a] button.
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Hold down the Stop [ ®] button and press the Fwd [»>] button.
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Some Handy Functions
Moving to a Marked Passage
MEMO
You can place markers within a song, then move the position from which playback
starts to the location of a marker at the press of a button.
There are two markers, A and B.
You can add markers or move to a marker even while playback is in progress.
Use the Bwd [ ««] and Fwd [»»] buttons to move to where you want
to place a marker.
Press the [A] button.
Marker A is placed at the bar line of the location you moved to.
In the same way, pressing the [B] button places marker B.
Placing marker A makes the [A] button light up.
Placing marker B makes the [B] button light up.
After you have placed the markers, pressing the [A] or [B] button
moves the playback position to the corresponding marker.
You can't place both marker A and marker B at the same location. Also, you can’t place marker
B at a position earlier than marker A.
A marker is normally placed at the start of the selected measure, but you can also place a mark-
er at a position part way through a measure. Take a look at “Placing a Marker in the Middle of
a Measure” (page 116).
E Checking the Location of a Marker
1.
You can perform an on-screen check of where markers have been placed.
Hold down the [A] button and press the [B] button.
The measure numbers of the bars where the A and B markers are located appear on-
screen until you release the buttons.
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E Moving a Marker
1.
You can move a marker that has been placed in a song.
Hold down the [A] button and press the Bwd [<<] or Fwd [>> ] button.
Marker A moves one bar backward or forward. Hold down the buttons to make the
marker move continuously.
To move marker B, hold down the [B] Button and press the Bwd [<<] or Fwd [ >> |
Button.
E Erasing a Marker
1. To erase marker A, hold down the [Clear] button and press the [A]
button.
To erase marker B, hold down the [Clear] button and press the [B] button.
Listening to the Same Passage Over and Over
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You can play back a particular passage repeatedly. This is convenient when you want
to practice the same location over and over.
Use the Bwd [<<] and Fwd [»»>] buttons to move to where you want
to place the A and B markers.
Press the [A] button or the [B] button.
Marker A or Bis placed at the location you moved to.
For instance, suppose you want to play back the passage from the fifth through eighth
measures over and over. You should place marker A in the fifth bar and marker B in
the ninth bar.
Measure 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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Mark A Mark B
Press the [Repeat] button and confirm that its indicator has lighted.
The setting is made for repeated playback of the passage from marker A to marker B.
Press the Play [» | button.
The passage from marker A to marker B is played repeatedly.
* If you don't place any markers, playback repeats from the beginning to the end of
the song.
* If you only place marker A, playback repeats from marker A to the end of the song.
If you only place marker B, playback repeats from the beginning of the song to
marker B.
Press the Stop [ M] button to stop playback of the song.
Some Handy Functions
If the [Count In] button’s indicator is illuminated, an audible count is played at the start of
MEMO only the first repetition. However, you can set this up so that the count is sounded at every rep-
etition. Take a look at “Playing the Count Sound at Each Repetition” (page 117).
BH Moving the Repeated Passage
You can shift the entire repeated passage forward or backward.
1. While holding down the [A] and [B] buttons at the same time, press
the Bwd [ ««] or Fwd [»» | button.
The passage from marker A to marker B is shifted forward or backward.
As an example, let's suppose that marker A is at the start
of the fifth measure and marker B is at the start of the
ninth measure
* Press the Bwd [ <<] button once to shift marker A to the beginning of the first mea-
sure and marker B to the beginning of the fifth measure.
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Mark A Mark B
* Press the Fwd [ »»> ] button once to shift marker A to the beginning of the ninth mea-
sure and marker B to the beginning of the thirteenth measure.
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Adjusting the Tempo
You can change a song's tempo. Changing the tempo has no effect on the pitch of the
notes.
You can even change the tempo during playback.
1. Press the [Tempo » | button.
The cursor ( » ) moves to the right edge of the lower portion of the screen.
2. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to adjust the tempo.
* Each press of the [+] button makes the tempo faster. Holding down the button
makes the tempo change (speed up) continuously.
* Each press of the [-] button makes the tempo slower. Holding down the button
makes the tempo change (slow down) continuously.
* Press [+] and [-] at the same time to return to the original tempo.
You can also adjust the tempo using the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons.
Setting the Tempo by Tapping the Button
You can set a tempo by gently tapping the [Tempo » | button at the desired interval.
1. Tap the [Tempo > ] button four times at the desired speed.
The tempo is set to the timing you used when tapping the button.
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Some Handy Functions
Playback with No Change in Tempo
If a tune has difficult tempo changes, it can be effective to practice the song first at an
unchanging tempo. Playback of a song at a steady tempo that doesn’t change is called
“tempo muting.”
1. Hold down the [Tempo » ] button and press the Stop [| M | button.
Now, songs are played back at an unchanging tempo.
You can cancel tempo muting by again holding down the [Tempo » ] button and
pressing the Stop [ M ] button.
Tempo muting is also canceled if you select another song.
You can enable or cancel tempo muting even while playback of a song is in progress.
When tempo muting is in effect, a screen something like the one shown below
appears.
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When you're playing along with a song, you can help make sure that your playing is
in time with the tune by sounding a count before the song starts playing.
This audible count before the playback of a tune is called a “count-in.”
1. Press the [Count In] button and confirm that its indicator has lighted.
Two measures are counted down, before playback starts.
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Pressing the [Count In] button to extinguish the indicator silences the count-in sound.
MEMO You can change the number of measures counted and the type of sound that you hear. Check
out “Changing the Number of Measures Counted and the Count Sound” (page 117).
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Some Handy Functions
MEME SO
Playing Along with a Song
With commercially available music files for piano lessons, the parts for each hand can
be played back independently. This makes it easy to practice the parts for each hand
separately. For example, you could try to follow along lightly with your right hand
while you listen to that same right-hand part be played; or you could practice the left-
hand part while the right-hand part is being played.
For instance, music files for piano lessons may be assigned to the five Track buttons as
shown below.
Composer
Bass/
Rhythm Whole Accomp Lower Upper
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В 1 2 3 4
Drum Set/ Accompani- Lower Upper
SFX Set ment Part Part Part
You can even use the songs you create yourself in the same way by recording them on Track
buttons.
1. Press any one of the Track buttons to make the button light go dark.
When you play back the song, the sounds for the illuminated Track buttons are
played, but no notes are played for the Track button that is dark.
Try playing this part yourself instead.
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2. Press the dark Track button again to make the light come back on.
Now, you can hear the notes for the Track button that just lit up when you pressed it.
This process of temporarily silencing a Track button by pressing it to make its light go
dark is called “muting.” This feature can be used to practice one-handed parts.
Some songs may not use all five Track buttons. In such cases, the Track buttons that have no
assigned parts don't light up.
If a single Track button includes more than one instrument, and you want to mute out just one of
those instruments, take a look at “Changing the Song Settings for Individual Part” (page 75).
MEMO You can change the volume balance for the keyboard and the song. Check out “Changing the
Volume Balance for the Accompaniment and Keyboard” (page 27).
To learn more about music files, refer to "Music Files That the KR-277 Can Use” (page 145).
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KR-277's Recording Functions
The KR-277's built-in 16-track sequencer allows you to record multitrack music, mak-
ing it easy to create orchestral ensembles.
Wide Variety of Recording Methods
Usually, when you record something new, you record over an older recording, erasing
it. However, you can choose any of the recording methods described below.
- Mix Recording (page 77)
New notes are recorded as a new layer on top of sounds recorded earlier.
- Loop Recording (page 71, 78)
A specified passage is recorded repeatedly, with new notes being combined with
existing ones.
- Punch-in Recording (page 79)
Only a specified passage is re-recorded as you listen to a recorded performance.
What's the 16-track Sequencer?
The 16-track sequencer is a device that lets you simultaneously record or play back 16
individual Parts. For instance, you can create a composition by recording the melody
on the first Part, then going back and recording the bass part on the second Part, then
recording the next part on the third Part, and on and on until you've finished the song.
The Parts of the 16-track sequencer are arranged in five groups on Track buttons (page
30). The 16 Parts of the 16-track sequencer correspond to the five Track buttons as
shown below.
Composer
Bass/
Rhythm Whole Accomp Lower Upper
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Drum Set/ Accompani- Lower Upper
SFX Set ment Part Part Part
Track button Part
[Rhythm] 10,11
Whole TON
|Bass/ Accomp] 2,51t09,12to 16
[Lower] 3
TEE ETE TE TEE EE TEE CEC EEE LE ELE I TE EE EE EE LE EE EE ELE REE EEE EE AREER EE
Part 11 of commercially available Roland SMF Music Files is contained on the [Bass/Accomp]
Track button. The correspondences between other Parts and Track buttons are the same.
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Recording Functions
Recording an Ensemble Tune—16-track Sequencer
In this section, we'll take a look at the basic steps for creating ensemble songs using
the 16-track sequencer. This procedure is fairly basic. Use the functions of the KR-277
in combination to create and work with your own compositions.
With the 16-track sequencer, a performance using one type of Tone is recorded on a single
track. This means that you can’t record while Layer Play (page 45) or Split (page 48) is in
effect.
Creating an Ensemble Tune
When you create an ensemble composition, you start by deciding on the basic concept
of the song, such as which tones are played with which parts. Then you record each
part in sequence, using the tones that you've decided on for the individual parts: the
rhythm part, the bass part, the chord part, the melody part, and so on.
Ш Determining a Song's Basic Tempo and Beat
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First, you should set the basic tempo and beat of the song.
Press the [Song] button.
Press the Value [+] and [-] buttons at the same time to display “0: New
Song” on the upper portion of the screen.
Choose the song number “0” for the new composition to be recorded.
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Press the [Beat « ] button, and then use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to
choose the song's beat.
Press the [Tempo | button and use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to
choose the song's basic tempo.
Tips
For more info on changing the basic tempo of a song, take a look at “Changing a
Song's Basic Tempo” (page 104).
H you want to change the tempo of a song that's already been recorded, check out
“Composing a Song That Changes Tempo Partway Through” (page 81).
You can't change a song's beat once it's been recorded. If you want to compose a song
whose beat changes partway through the song, take a look at “Composing a Song That
Changes the Beat Partway Through” (page 83).
Recording Functions
E Recording a Drum Part
First off, let's record the rhythm part. Here we will use "Loop Recording” to record the
rhythm part.
Tip
You can use an onboard rhythm pattern to create a rhythm part with ease. This is
handy because there's no need to record each instrument sound one by one. Take a
look at “Creating a Rhythm Part with Ease” (page 84) or “Copying a Rhythm Pattern”
(page 93).
What's Loop Recording?
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Loop Recording is method of recording whereby a specified passage is repeated over
and over, and the notes are recorded in succession.
Record a blank passage that's as long as the song will be when it’s fin-
ished.
If you haven't recorded anything yet, then choose the appropriate Track button or a
part for the 16-track sequencer and record an empty performance having the required
number of measures. This method is called “blank recording.”
Place markers A and B at the passage to be repeated.
Use the Bwd [ «<< ] and Fwd [ >> ] buttons to move to the start of the passage to be
repeated, then press the [A] button to place marker A.
In the same way, move to the end of the passage to be repeated and press the [B] but-
ton to place marker B.
If you don't specify a passage with markers, recording is repeated from the start of the
song to the end.
Press the [Repeat] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The setting for Loop Recording is made.
Pressing the [Repeat] button makes its indicator go dark and cancels Loop Recording.
Press the [Menu] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The Menu screen appears (page 15).
Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » ] buttons to display “16tr Sequencer”
on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
This is called the “16-track screen.”
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7. Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » | buttons to move the cursor (=) on
the upper portion of the screen to Part 10.
With Parts 10 and 11, you can choose tone sets such as a Drum set or SFX set.
It's probably a good idea to record the rhythm part on Part 10 using a rhythm pattern
or drum set, and record effect sounds on Part 11 using an 5FX set.
8. Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the 16-track screen.
9. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to change the type of drum set.
The [Transpose] button indicator flashes.
1 O.rPress the [Transpose] button to apply the type of drum set.
16-track screen appears. If you want to hear the metronome as you record, press the
[Metronome] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
1 1 ePress the Rec [ e ] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The KR-277 enters recording standby.
1 2. Press the Play [>] button. The KR-277 counts down two measures,
then recording starts.
After the passage from marker A to marker B has been recorded, the KR-277 goes back
to marker A and continues recording.
Go ahead and record the different drum sounds, one after another: kick drum, snare,
tom, and so on.
1 3. Press the Stop [ m | button to stop recording.
A “ €” appears next to the recorded part. When you've finished recording the first
passage, shift the passage bounded by marker A and marker B (page 65) and record
the next passage in the same way.
14.when you're done recording the drum sounds, press the [Repeat] but-
ton and get its indicator go dark.
Tip
If you want to continue with the same rhythm pattern, use the “Copying a Measure”
method (page 91) to copy the same measures.
If your performance isn’t as expected
- You can erase the selected part by holding down the Rec | @ | button and pressing the
[Transpose] button.
- Use the “Deleting a Specific Measure” method (page 96) to delete the recorded mea-
sures.
Recording Functions
M Recording a Bass Part
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Next, vou can record the bass part.
At the 16-track screen, choose the Part you want to record.
It's a good idea to record the bass part on Part 2.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the screen for the selected
part.
Press the [Guitar/Bass] button, then use the Value [+] and [-] buttons
to select the bass tone, for example “5:Acoustic Bs..”
Press the Rec [ € ] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The KR-277 enters recording standby.
Press the Play [>] button. The KR-277 counts down two measures,
then recording starts.
Press the Stop [ ! ] button to stop recording.
E Recording the Melody and Chord Parts
Just as you did when you recorded the bass part, start at the 16-track screen by select-
ing the part and tone to be recorded. It's a good idea to record chords on Part 3 and
the melody on Part 4. Once you've recorded the chords and the melody, your song is
finished! If you want to make your composition even more lively, feel free to record
some things like embellishing phrases and percussion sounds.
Tip
If you want to listen to a certain portion of the performance you ve recorded, you can
fast-forward or rewind to the place you want to hear, then play back the song (page
62).
If you want to record a certain passage over again, move to the place you want to do
over, then start recording.
You can play back the previous two measures of the song before you start recording.
Just press the [Count In] button and get its indicator go dark while the KR-277 is in
recording standby.
You can also re-record a passage that you specify by markers or the pedals. Check out “Re-
recording a Specific Passage” (page 79).
You can vary settings such as the volume level for each individual Part. Take a look at
“Changing the Song Settings for Individual Parts” (page 75).
If you select and record over a Part that's already been recorded, the portion of the Part record-
ed earlier changes to the new performance from the place where recording starts fo the place
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If you try to go back to the basic screen without recording anything, after you've
changed the settings for a particular part, the following screen appears.
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If you don’t want to lose the changes in the settings
1. Pressthe [Transpose] button.
The basic setting changes, and you are returned to the basic screen.
you want to cancel the changes in the settings
1. Press the [Song] button.
The changes to the settings are canceled, and you are returned to the basic screen.
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When you've finished recording all the parts, you should save your recorded perfor-
mance on a floppy disk.
A recorded performance is discarded when the power is switched off.
For info on how to save your song, take a look at “Saving Your Songs on Floppy Disk”
(page 38).
If not handled with care, a floppy disk can be bent, destroying the data on it and making play-
back impossible. We recommend saving your songs on two different floppy disks. It's prudent
to make another copy of a floppy disk where your tunes are saved, and put it away for safekeep-
ng.
E Editing Your Song
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You can use a wide variety methods to make corrections to a composition you've
recorded, such as adding and deleting measures. Check out “Chapter 6 Editing
Functions” (page 89).
Once editing has been performed, it may be impossible to go back to the original state. Also, some settings
may not yield the desired results. Before you start editing, we recommend saving your song on a floppy
disk just in case.
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Choose the song on floppy disk that you want to edit, then play back the song until
the left edge of the lower portion of the screen stops flashing. After that, you can edit
the song in the same way as any other song.
Recording Functions
E Changing the Song Settings for Individual Parts
When you've recorded a song with the 16-track sequencer, you can change the volume
level, Tone, or other settings for each individual Part, or mute out the sound for a sin-
gle Part.
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Values such as the basic tempo, the Tone and volume level for each Part, and other
settings that are determined at the start for each song are called “basic settings.” With
the KR-277, you can temporarily change the basic song settings of Tone, volume level,
panpot, reverb, and chorus for each Part, and listen to resulting song. You can also
change these basic settings.
To change the basic tempo, refer to "Changing a Song's Basic Tempo" (page 104).
Choose the song (page 41).
Display the 16-track screen (page 71).
The present status of Parts 1 through 16 are displayed on the upper portion of the
screen.
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Choose the Part for which you want to make settings.
Use the [Beat «| and [Tempo P ] buttons to move the cursor ( ==) on the upper por-
tion of the screen to the Part whose settings you want to make.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to select “@” (play) or “ D” (do not
play).
Parts indicated by ” O” are not played. If a Part you want to hear is indicated by “ O"
change it to “e.”
Making it so that a single Part is not played is called “Minus One” play.
Using Minus One, you can mute out a particular instrument and play the part yourself.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the screen for the selected
part.
At this screen, you can change the Tone for the selected Part.
Press one of the Tone buttons, then use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a Tone.
Press the [Tempo > ] button once to go to the screen for adjusting the volume of the
selected Part.
Press the [Tempo » ] button again to go to the screen for making the panpot setting
for the selected Part.
You can set Panpot within a range of L63 (left) to 0 (center) to R63 (right).
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What's Panpot?
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Panpot is the control that determines the placement of the sound in the stereo sound
field between left and right speakers. By altering the Panpot setting, you can change
the perceived location of the sound between the left and right speakers. Normally, the
setting is left so that the sound is heard from the center.
Press the [Tempo > ] button once again to go to the screen for setting the depth of the
Reverb effect.
Press the [Tempo > ] button once more to go to the screen for setting the depth of the
Chorus effect.
Press the [Beat « | button to go back one screen.
At each screen, you can use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to make your
selection.
Press the Play [ > ] button to play back the song with the changed set-
tings.
How does it sound?
Press the Stop [ B ] button to stop playback of the song.
Press the [Song] button to cancel the settings for each Part and go back to the 16-track
screen.
Press the |Transpose] button to keep the changed settings for each
Part and go back to the 16-track screen.
If necessary, repeat steps 3 to 8 to change the settings for other Parts.
1 0.Hold down the Rec [ ® ] button and press the Reset [ + | button.
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The song's basic settings are changed.
This operation makes it possible to save a song with changed settings for each Part to
a floppy disk.
If you don’t want to lose the song whose settings for individual Parts you've changed,
you should save it on a floppy disk (page 38).
The setting that determines whether an individual Part is played or not can’t be saved to floppy disk.
Because commercially available Roland SMF Music Files are also made up of 16 Parts for
sounding the notes of individual instruments, you can change the settings for the individual
Parts and play them back in the same way.
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Recording Functions
Using the Ordinary Recording Method
Recording whereby you erase previously recorded material as you record something
new is called “Replace Recording.” This recording method is in effect when you turn
on the power.
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The Menu screen appears (page 15).
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Mode” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button.
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Press the [Song] button to go back to the Menu screen. Press the button again to go
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Recording Sounds in Combination
You can record a performance layered over an previously recorded performance. This
method is called “Mix Recording.”
This is used at times such as when you want to combine a drum performance with an
existing part to create a rhythm part.
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The Menu screen appears (page 15).
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo »] buttons to display “Recording
Mode” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button.
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Press the button again to go back to the basic screen.
When you're finished with mix recording, go back to the ordinary recording method. Take a
look at “Using the Ordinary Recording Method” (page 77).
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Recording the Same Passage Over and Over
You can record a specified passage over and over again as many times as you like, lay-
ering the sound with each pass. This method is called “Loop Recording.”
Check out page 71 for a description of the steps of loop recording.
You can use the operation shown below to make the setting for loop recording with-
out making the [Repeat] button light up.
1 e Press the [Menu] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The Menu screen appears (page 15).
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Mode” on the upper portion of the screen.
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Press the [Song] button once to go back to the Menu screen.
Press the button again to go back to the basic screen.
When you're finished with loop recording, go back to the ordinary recording method. Take a
NOR look at “Using the Ordinary Recording Method” (page 77).
Recording Functions
Re-recording a Specific Passage
Re-recording a particular passage as you play back a recorded performance is called
“Punch-in Recording.”
There are three punch-in recording methods. These methods are described below.
@ Recording a passage specified by markers A and B
Before you start recording, place markers A and B to define the passage you want to
record over. Make the setting for punch-in recording, and carry out recording. You
can re-record just the passage between markers A and B.
For more info about placing markers, take a look at “Moving to a Marked Passage”
(page 63).
® Starting recording when you depress a pedal
You can play back a recorded performance and depress the pedal at the desired place
to start recording. Depressing the pedal a second time cancels recording and returns
you to playback.
To use this method, first you need to change how the pedal works. See “Assigning
Functions to Buttons and Pedals” (page 108).
® Starting recording when you press a button
You can play back a recorded performance and press the Rec [ @ | button or the Pad
[1] or Pad [2] button at the desired place to start recording. Pressing the same button a
second time cancels recording and returns you to playback.
To use this method, first you need to assign the function to the Pad [1] or Pad [2] but-
ton. Take a look at ” Assigning Functions to Buttons and Pedals” (page 108).
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Press the [Menu] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The Menu screen appears (page 15).
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The recording method changes to punch-in recording.
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Press the [Song] button once to go back to the Menu screen. Press the button a second
time to go back to the basic screen.
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“Using the Ordinary Recording Method” (page 77).
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Recording a Song with an Upbeat
You can record a song with an upbeat (Auftakt). A song that starts on a beat other
than the first beat of the measure is called an “upbeat” or “Auftakt” song.
To record a song with an upbeat, first you need to go back to ordinary recording method, Take a
look at “Using the Ordinary Recording Method” (page 77).
1. Press the [Song] button.
2. Press the Value [+] and [-] buttons at the same time to display “0: New
Song” on the upper portion of the screen.
3. Get ready to record.
Choose the song's basic tempo, beat, and Tones (page 70).
If you've used the 16-track sequencer to select the place to record, choose the Parts to
be recorded.
4, Press the Rec [ e ] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The KR-277 enters recording standby.
5. Press the Bwd [ «<< ] button once.
The on-screen measure number changes to “PU” (pickup).
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Composing a Song That Changes Tempo Partway Through
You can add ritardandos and other tempo changes to a recorded composition.
As you might expect, recording the tempo is called “tempo recording.”
EH Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to a Song
1 e Press the [Menu] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
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The Menu screen appears (page 15).
Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » | buttons to display “Recording
Mode” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to display “Tempo” on the upper
portion of the screen.
This makes the setting for tempo recording.
Press the [Song] button once to go back to the Menu screen. Press the button a second
time to go back to the basic screen.
Use the Bwd [ <<] and Fwd [ >> ] buttons to move to a place a little
earlier than the bar where you want to change the tempo.
Press the Rec [ e ] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The KR-277 enters recording standby.
Press the Play [ » ] button.
The song is played back and tempo recording starts.
When you get to the place where you want to change the tempo, use
the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons to vary the tempo as desired.
Press the Stop [ M] button to stop tempo recording.
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You can move to a particular measure and change the song's tempo from the start of
that bar.
Make the setting for Tempo Recording.
The procedure is the same as steps 1--4 of “Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to a
Song” (page 81).
Use the Bwd [ << | and Fwd [>> ] buttons to move to the bar where
you want to change the tempo.
Press the Rec [ e ] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The KR-277 enters recording standby.
Use the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons to change the tempo.
Press the [Transpose] button.
The song's tempo changes at the beginning of the measure you moved to.
Press the Stop [ ® | button.
Tempo recording ends.
When you're finished with tempo recording, go back to the ordinary recording method. Take a look af
“Using the Ordinary Recording Method” (page 77).
You can't record a performance while you're in the Tempo Recording mode.
You can also enter the Tempo Recording mode by holding down the [Tempo » | button and pressing the Rec
[ O ] button. In this case, tempo recording is canceled when recording ends.
If you want to restore the previous tempo, delete the tempo data at the place where the tempo
was recorded. For an explanation of how to delete the information of tempo settings, refer to the
“Making a Measure Blank™ (page 98).
Recording Functions
Composing a Song That Changes the Beat Partway Through
By specifying the changes in time signature before you record, you can create a song
in which the beat changes during the course of the tune. You can create songs that
have beat changes during the course of the tune.
You can’t change a song's beat once it's been recorded.
Press the [Menu] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The Menu screen appears (page 15).
Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo >] buttons to display “Beat Map” on
the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
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Use the Bwd [ << | and Fwd [ » ] buttons to move to the bar where
you want to change the beat.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the beat.
Press the [Transpose] button to make the beat change, starting with
the measure after the one you moved to.
When you're done making the setting for the beat, press the [Song]
button some times to display the basic screen.
Start recording.
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Creating a Rhythm Part with Ease
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The KR-277 has a large number of onboard rhythm patterns. You can use these
onboard rhythm patterns to create a rhythm part with ease.
For more information about the kind of rhythm pattern, please refer to “Rhythm Pattern List”
(page 142). |
A rhythm pattern can only be recorded to Part 10 (the [Rhythm] button).
Press the [Menu] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The Menu screen appears (page 15).
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to display “Rhythm
Pattern” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
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time to go back to the basic screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a rhythm pattern.
As an example, the message “4/4 (1)” means “a four-beat rhythm pattern that is one
measure long.”
Press the [Transpose] button to hear the rhythm pattern.
Make sure the rhythm pattern you hear is the one you chose.
To stop the rhythm pattern, press the Stop | M | button, or press the [Transpose] but-
ton a second time.
Press the Rec [ © ] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The KR-277 enters recording standby.
Press the [Transpose] button.
The rhythm pattern begins to play, and at the same time, recording starts.
Press the Stop [ M] button.
The rhythm pattern stops and recording ends.
If you press the [Transpose] button, the rhythm pattern stops, but recording doesn’t
end.
You can also paste a rhythm pattern into a song without recording anything. Take a look at “Copying a
Rhythm Pattern” (page 93).
Recording Functions
Changing How Recording Stops
You can change how recording is stopped when recording a performance with
Automatic Accompaniment.
Press the [Menu] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The Menu screen appears (page 15).
Use the [Beat «| and [Tempo » ] buttons to display ‘Recording
Mode” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button.
Use the [Tempo » ] button to display “Rec Stop” on the upper portion
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Press the [Song] button once to go back to the previous screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to toggle between “Arrangr” and
“Composr.”
The setting is at “Arrangr” when the KR-277 is powered up.
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Composing an Accompaniment Without Playing the Song
You can create an accompaniment for a song simply by selecting a Music Style rhythm
pattern and the chord progression. This feature is called “chord sequencer.”
With chord sequencer, you can create an accompaniment ahead of time and play
along with this accompaniment using just your right hand. This makes it easy to enjoy
Automatic Accompaniment, without having to finger the chords.
1 e Press the [Menu] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The Menu screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » ] buttons to display “Chord
Sequencer” on the upper portion of the screen.
3. Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
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4. Usethe Style buttons to choose a Style Group (page 53).
5. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a Music Style.
If you want to vary the arrangement of the Music Style, you should first choose the
arrangement type (page 59).
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Use the Bwd [ << ] and Fwd [ >> ] buttons to move to the bar where
you want to insert a chord.
If you want to insert a chord right on the beat, move the cursor ( » ) to the middle of
the lower portion of the screen, and use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to select the beat.
Specify a chord by playing it on the Lower section of the keyboard.
The chord is entered at the selected measure.
The name of the chord appears on the upper portion of the screen.
For more information about specifying a chord, check out the “Chord Fingering List” (page 132).
Insert a Division
A Division is a Music Style that's being performed. For more information, take a look at “Choosing a
Music Style” (page 53).
Choose the measure where you want to insert a Division.
Press one of the buttons described below to insert a Division.
Button to press
Division
[To Variation] button
Fill-in to Variation
[To Original] button
Fill-in to Original
[Intro/Ending] button
Inserts an intro at the start of the song and an ending at the end.
Display Division
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End Ending
You can only insert an intro at the beginning of a tune.
When you add an intro, the number of bars corresponding to the length of the intro is inserted
automatically.
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E Step 4 Cancel the settings
1 O.Choose the measure and beat where you want to cancel the chord and
Division settings.
1 1 e Press the [Clear] button.
The settings are canceled.
E Step 5 Delete a measure
1 2.Choose the measure you want to delete.
1 3.Press the Rec | e | button.
Pressing the button once erases one measure.
E Step 6 Listen to the song
1 4.Press the Play [» ] button to play back the song with the changed set-
tings.
1 5.Press the Stop [ m ] button to stop playback of the song.
m Step 7 Finish the song
16.When you're done making all the settings, check to make sure the set-
tings are correct, then press the [Transpose] button.
When the song is finished, “0: New Song” appears on the upper portion of the screen.
Once you press the [Transpose] button, you can't do your work over again.
The song's length is determined by how many times you press the Fwd [ >» ] button. Each press of the
button makes the song one measure longer.
The song you've created is discarded when you turn off the power. If you don’t want to lose it, you should
save it on a floppy disk. Take a look at “Saving Your Songs on Floppy Disk” (page 38).
If you assign the function to the Pad [1] or Pad [2] button or to a pedal, you can insert a break in the mid-
dle of a song. Check out “Assigning Functions to Buttons and Pedals” (page 108).
To insert fractional chords such as Fm/C, assign the Leading Bass function to the Pad [1] or Pad [2] but-
ton or to a pedal. Take a look at “Assigning Functions to Buttons and Pedals” (page 108).
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Once editing has been performed, it may be impossible to go back to the original state. Also,
some settings may not yield the desired results. Before you start editing, we recommend saving
your song on a floppy disk just in case.
Choosing an Editing Function
You can use a wide variety of methods to edit a performance you've recorded with the
KR-277.
1 e Press the [Menu] button, and confirm that its indicator has lit.
The Menu screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » | buttons to display “Song Edit” on
the upper portion of the screen.
3. Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
This is called the Edit screen.
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Press the [Song] button once to go back to the Menu screen. Press the button a second
time to go back to the basic screen.
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4. Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to display the name of the
editing function on the upper portion of the screen.
Display Description
Copy Copies a measure or internal rhythm pattern (page 91, page 93). A
Quantize Evens out fluctuations in the sounds of a recorded performance (page 95). 3
Delete | Deletes a measure (page 96). ee E
Insert Adds a blank measure (page 97). o
Erase Makes a measure blank (page 98). ——— O
Transpose Transposes a Part (page 100).
Part Exchange Exchanges the notes in two Parts (page 101).
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Note Edit Used to correct individual notes one at a time (page 102).
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PC Edit Used to correct changes in Tones during the course of a song (page 103).
After you make your choice, follow the steps on the page for the selected function to
carry out the operation.
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Undoing Your Edit
You can cancel an editing operation that you've just carried out. This is handy when
you want to undo an edit and restore it to the way it was before.
There are some edits that can’t be restored to their previous state.
Follow the step in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) to dis-
play the edit screen.
Hold down the [Reset] button and press the [Transpose] button.
The canceled editing function is displayed on the upper portion of the screen.
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Press the [Song] button to return to the original screen.
Press the [Transpose] button.
The action of the editing function shown on-screen is undone.
Editing Functions
Copying a Measure
You can play a portion of a performance to a different bar in the same Part or to a
measure in another Part. This is handy when you're composing a song that repeats a
similar phrase.
E Step 1 Choose the passage to copy
1.
2.
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7.
Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) to dis-
play “Copy” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
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Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
“From” or “For.”
Display — Description
From Choose the first measure of the passage to be copied.
For Choose the number of measures to copy.
Choosing “All” selects everything from the end chosen with “From” to the
end of the song.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the passage you want to
copy.
For instance, if you want to copy from the start of the fifth bar to the end of the eighth
bar, you should specify “From: 5” (copy from the fifth measure) and “For: 4” (copy for
four measures).
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo »] buttons to move the cursor (») to
the left edge of the lower portion of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the number of the Track
button or the Part for copying.
Choosing “All” copies the same passage at the same location in all Parts. If you choose
the number of a Track button, you can copy to the selected Track button.
Choose the copy destination
Make sure the cursor ( » ) is at the left edge of the lower portion of the
screen and press the [Tempo » ] button.
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The screen changes as shown below.
Press the [Beat «€ | button once to go back to the previous screen.
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
“To” or “Times.”
Display Description
To Chooses the measure number of the first measure for the copy destination.
Choosing “End” selects the last bar of the song.
Chooses the number of times to copy.
Times
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the location of the copy
destination.
For instance, if you want to copy the four-bar passage from the fifth to eighth measures to
the section from the twelfth through twenty-third measures, you should copy the four-bar
passage from the source three times, starting at the twelfth bar of the destination. To do
this, specify “To: 12” (copy to the twelfth measure) and “Times: 3” (copy three times).
In 6 above, if you chose the number of a Track button or “All, ” then go to 12 below.
10. Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
the left edge of the lower portion of the screen.
1 1 e Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the Part number for the
copy destination.
NH Step 3 Choose the type of copy
1 2.Use the [Beat «<] and [Tempo » | buttons to move the cursor (> ) to
the right edge of the lower portion of the screen.
1 3.Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the type of copy.
E Step 4
Display Description
REP When a recorded performance exists at the copy destination, the previous
recording is deleted and replaced with the copied passage.
MIX When a recorded performance exists at the copy destination, the newly copied
passage is mixed with the previous recording. When the Tones of the copy
source and destination are different, the Tone of the destination is used.
INS When a recorded performance exists at the copy destination, the newly copied
passage is inserted without deleting the previous recording. This makes the
song longer by an amount equal to the number of inserted measures.
Perform copying
If you want to cancel the settings and go back to the Edit screen without copying any-
thing, press the [Song] button.
14.when you're done making all the settings, press the [Transpose] button.
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Copying starts.
When copying is finished, the KR-277 returns to the Edit screen.
Editing Functions
Copying a Rhythm Pattern
The KR-277 has a large number of onboard rhythm patterns. You can copy these
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rhythm patterns to create a rhythm part.
For more information about the kind of rhythm Patterns, please refer to “Rhythm Pattern List”
(page 142).
A rhythm pattern can only be copied to Part 10 (the [Rhythm] button).
Choose the rhythm pattern to copy
1. Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) to dis-
play “Copy” on the upper portion of the screen.
2. Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo P ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
the left edge of the lower portion of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose “R.Pt” (rhythm pattern).
The screen changes as shown below.
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Use the [Beat «| button to move the cursor ( » ) to the upper portion
of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose a rhythm pattern.
As an example, the message “4/4 (1)” means “a four-beat rhythm pattern that is one
measure long.”
Press the Play [ > ] button to hear the rhythm pattern.
Press the Stop [ IM] button to stop playing the rhythm pattern.
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7. Press the [Tempo » ] button twice.
The screen changes as shown below.
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Press the [Beat « | button once to go back to the previous screen.
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » | buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
“To” or “Times.”
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the location of the copy
destination.
Display — Description
To Chooses the measure number of the first measure for the copy destination.
Times Chooses the number of times to copy.
For instance, if you want to make a song repeat the rhythm pattern from the first to
fourth measures, you should specify “To: 1” (copy from the first measure) and “Times:
4” (copy four times).
After that, carry out the operations starting with “Step 3 Choose the type of copy” in
“Copying a Measure” (page 92).
You can also record the rhythm pattern. Take a look at “Creating a Rhythm Part with Ease” (page 84).
Editing Functions
Correcting Timing Discrepancies
You can correct for timing discrepancies in a recorded performance by having the
music be aligned with a timing you specify. This is called “Quantizing.”
As an example, let's say that the timing of some quarter-notes in a performance is a lit-
tle off. In this case, you can quantize the performance with quarter-note timing, thus
making the timing accurate.
Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) to dis-
play “Quantize” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo >» ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
“From” or “For.”
Display — Description
From Chooses the measure number of the first measure in the passage you want
to quantize.
For Chooses the number of measures you want to quantize. Choosing “All”
selects everything from the end chosen with “From” to the end of the song.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the passage to quantize.
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
the left edge of the lower portion of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the number of the Track
button or the Part to quantize.
Choosing “All” quantizes the same passage in all Parts.
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
the right edge of the lower portion of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the timing for quantizing.
If you want to cancel the settings and go back to the Edit screen without quantizing,
press the [Song] button.
When you're done making all the settings, press the [Transpose] but-
ton.
Quantization starts.
When the quantization is finished, the KR-277 returns to the Edit screen.
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Deleting a Specific Measure
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You can erase a portion of a performance. When a portion of a performance is erased,
the rest of the performance is shifted up to fill the gap. This erasure of portions of a
performance is called “Deleting.”
Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) to dis-
play “Delete” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
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Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
“From” or “For.”
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the passage you want to
delete.
Display Description
From Chooses the measure number for the first measure of the passage you
want to delete.
For Chooses the number of measures you want to delete. Choosing “All”
selects evervthing from the end chosen with “From” to the end of the song.
Use the [Beat «| and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor (») to
the left edge of the lower portion of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the number of the Track
button or the Part for copying.
Choosing “All” deletes the same location in all Parts.
If you want to cancel the settings and go back to the Edit screen without deleting any-
thing, press the [Song] button.
When you're done making all the settings, press the [Transpose] but-
ton.
The deletion process starts.
When the deletion is finished, the KR-277 returns to the Edit screen.
Editing Functions
Inserting a Blank Measure
You can add a blank measure at a location you specify. This addition of a blank mea-
sure is called “Insertion.”
1. Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) to dis-
play “Insert” on the upper portion of the screen.
2. Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
ГЫЗЕТ | Frome 1 For: À
Je Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
“From” or “For.”
4. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the passage where you
want to insert a blank measure.
Display — Description
From Chooses the measure number where you want to insert the blank mea-
sure. Choosing “End” selects the last bar of the song.
For Chooses the number of measures you want to insert.
3e Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor (» ) to
the left edge of the lower portion of the screen.
Ó. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the number of the Track
button or the Part for insertion.
Choosing “All” inserts the same number of measures at the same location in all Parts.
If you want to cancel the settings and go back to the Edit screen without inserting any-
thing, press the [Song] button.
7. When you're done making all the settings, press the [Transpose] but-
ton.
Insertion starts.
When insertion is finished, the KR-277 returns to the Edit screen.
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Making a Measure Blank
You can blank out a passage you specify, without shortening the length of the song.
This process of making certain measures blank is called “Erasing.”
1. Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) to dis-
play “Erase” on the upper portion of the screen.
2. Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
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3. Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
“From” or “For.”
4. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the passage you want to
make blank.
Display Description
From Chooses the measure number for the first measure of the passage you
want to blank out.
For Chooses the number of measures you want to blank out. Choosing “All”
selects everything from the end chosen with “From” to the end of the song.
5. Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
the left edge of the lower portion of the screen.
6. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the number of the Track
button or the Part you want to make blank.
Choosing “All” blanks out the same passage in all Parts.
7. Make sure the cursor ( » ) is at the left edge of the lower portion of the
screen, and press the [Tempo » | button once.
The following screen appears.
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Pressing the [Beat « | button once returns you the previous screens.
At this screen, you can choose what information in the selected measures is to be
erased or not.
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8. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the information you want
to make blank.
Display Description
All Erases all performance information, such as the notes, tempo, pro-
gram changes, and volume-level changes.
Tempo Erases tempo information. By erasing the tempo information for all
measures, you can have a song featuring rhythm changes become a
song with a fixed tempo. In such instances, you do not need to
select track buttons or parts.
Prog.Chang Erases program change information (page 103).
Note Erases only notes.
ExceptNote Erases performance information for everything but the keyboard
and pedals. 000000
Expression Erases Expression (volume change) information.
If you want to cancel the settings and go back to the Edit screen without erasing any-
thing, press the [Song] button.
9. When you're done making all the settings, press the [Transpose] but-
ton.
Erasure starts.
When the erasure is finished, the KR-277 returns to the Edit screen.
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Transposing Individual Parts
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2,
You can transpose individual parts.
Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) to dis-
play “Transpose” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
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Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
“From” or “For.”
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the passage you want to
transpose.
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For Chooses the number of measures you want to transpose. Choosing “All”
selects everything from the end chosen with “From” to the end of the song.
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Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
the left edge of the lower portion of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the number of the Track
button or the Part you want to transpose.
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
the right edge of the lower portion of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to select the amount of transposition.
You can transpose the passage within a range of -24 through +24 (in semitone steps).
If you want to cancel the settings and go back to the Edit screen without transposing,
press the [Song] button.
When you're done making all the settings, press the [Transpose] but-
ton.
Transposition starts.
When transposition is finished, the KR-277 returns to the Edit screen.
Editing Functions
Exchanging Parts
You can exchange the notes recorded for a particular part with the notes recorded for
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another part. This process of exchanging parts is called “Part Exchange.”
Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) to dis-
play “Part Exchange” on the upper portion of the screen.
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Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » |] buttons to move the cursor ( » ).
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the two parts you want to
exchange.
If you want to cancel the settings and go back to the Edit screen without exchanging
the parts, press the [Song] button.
Press the [Transpose] button.
Part exchanging starts.
When the part-exchanging process is finished, the KR-277 returns to the Edit screen.
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Correcting Notes One by One
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You can make corrections in a recorded performance one note at a time. This process
of making changes in individual notes is called “Note Editing.”
You can make the corrections described below.
- Deleting misplayed notes
- Changing the scale of a single note
- Changing the key velocity of a single note
Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) t to dis-
play “Note Edit” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
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Measure Part
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Measure Number Part Number
Use the [Beat <] and [Tempo » | buttons to move the cursor (» ) to
the middle of the lower portion of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the Part number you want
to correct.
Use the Bwd [ ««] and Fwd [ >> ] buttons to move to the bar you
want to correct.
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » | buttons to move the cursor ( » ) to
another location, and use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to make the set-
tings.
First, choose the beat and tick (Tick: A value indicating a unit of time smaller than a
beat). Next, make the corrections for the note number and velocity.
If you want to cancel the settings and go back to the Edit screen without making cor-
rections, press the [Song] button.
If you want to delete a note, press the Rec [ € ] button.
The note at the selected location is erased.
Press the [Transpose] button.
The note number and velocity at the selected location are changed. Continue in this
way to make corrections for the notes one by one.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the Edit screen.
Editing Functions
Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song
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In some songs, the instrument sound changes during the course of the song (that is,
the Tone changes in the middie of a Part). In such songs, an instruction to switch the
Tone is inserted at the place where you want the sound to change. This instruction 1s
called a “Program Change” (PC), and actions such as deleting program changes, or
changing the Tone thatis selected by them is known as “PC Editing.”
Follow the steps in “Choosing an Editing Function” (page 89) to dis-
play “PC Edit” on the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [Transpose] button to display the following screen.
Beat Tone Name
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Measure
Pari
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Measure Number Part Number
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to move the cursor (> ) to
the middle of the lower portion of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the Part number you want
to correct.
Use the Bwd [ <<] and Fwd [>> ] buttons to move to the bar you
want to correct.
Use the [Beat < | and [Tempo » |] buttons to move the cursor (» ) to
the beat location, and use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the
beat.
If you want to change the Tone, move the cursor ( » ) to the location of
the Tone and use the Tone button and the Value [+] and [-] buttons to
choose the Tone.
If you want to cancel the settings and go back to the Edit screen without making any
changes, press the [Song] button.
If you want to delete a program change, press the Rec [ € ] button.
Press the [Transpose] button.
The program change at the chosen location is corrected.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the Edit screen.
— Measures or beats for which the upper line of the screen shows “OT:--—————— "do not contain a program
change. It is not possible to insert a program change Into a measure or beat that does not contain a pro-
gram change.
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You can change the basic tempo of a composition that was initially set when the song
was recorded.
Press the [Tempo » | button, then use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to
choose the tempo.
Hold down the Rec [ ® ] button and press the Reset [ + ] button.
The song's basic tempo changes. Save the song on a floppy disk.
The changed sctting for the basic tempo is discarded when you turn off the power.
Also, you can't choose another song until you crase the song for which the basic tempo has
changed.
If the song you're working on has tempo changes in it, press the [Reset 1] button to go back to the
beginning of the song before you carry out this operation. Changing the tempo without returning to the
start of the song causes the proportion by which the tempo is altered at the location of the tempo change to
affect the overall tempo of the composition.
Adjusting the Volume of
Each Performance Part
You can adjust the volume level and other values for a
Music Style's performance part (page 54).
Part Balance
Accomp Keyboard
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Volume of
Performance Part
Volume of Keyboard
HB Adjusting the Volume of
Accompaniment
1. Press the [Accomp] button.
2. Use the [Beat < ] and [Tempo » ] buttons to dis-
play the performance part whose volume you
want to change on the upper portion of the
screen.
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A.Rhythm Rhythm
A.Bass Bass, bass tone
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Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to adjust the vol-
ume.
Press the [Song] button to return to the basic
screen.
Accompaniment 1, Accompaniment 2,
HE Adjusting the Volume of the
Keyboard
The volume level changes not only when you're play-
ing with the Automatic Accompaniment, but also
when you finger the keyboard in the ordinary manner.
1. Press the [Keyboard] button.
2. Use the [Beat 4] and [Tempo » ] buttons to dis-
play the item you want to change on the upper
portion of the screen.
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Display Description
Upper Volume of the upper section of the
keyboard
Lower Volume of the lower section of the
keyboard
Layer Volume of the tone of the rightmost of
the two Tone buttons sounded during
Layer Play (page 45)
Drums/SFX Volume of percussion instruments /
effects played with the keyboard
3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to adjust the vol-
ume.
Press the [Song] button to return to the basic
screen.
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Other Functions
Creating Your Own Original Style
You can take a song you've composed yourself and
extract the portions you need to create your own origi-
nal Music Style. This function is called the “Style
Converter.” Also, a Music Style you've created your-
self is called a “User Style.”
1. Use the 16-track sequencer to record the song you
want to use to make a Music Style (page 70).
- Record on Parts 2,7, 8,9, and 10.
- Use major, minor, or diminished seventh chords to
create the tune.
- When composing a song for use as a Music Style,
it's a good idea to keep the intro, fill-ins and ending
in mind when you record.
O A Music Style is made up of five performance parts.
Performance parts correspond to 16-track sequencer
parts as shown below.
Music Style 16-track
Performance Part sequencer Part
Rhythm Part 10
Bass Part 2
Accompaniment 1 Part 7
Accompaniment 2 Part 8
Accompaniment 3 Part 9
— If you want to extract a part other than Part 2, 7, 8,
9, or 10, you should exchange the part with Part 2, 7, 6,
9, or 10. Check out “Exchanging Parts” (page 101).
2. Press the [Menu] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Menu screen appears (page 15).
3. Use the [Beat <« ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “Style Converter” on the upper portion of
the screen.
4. Press the [Transpose] button to display the fol-
lowing screen.
First measure Number of measures
to extract to extract
SCHEN From 1
Fir: —-
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Inte] El Mai
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Division Key Type of chord
(Table1) (Tabie2)
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Press the [Song] button once to go back to the Menu
screen.
Table 1
A Music Style can be broken down into the segments
shown below according to the state of play. These are
called “Divisions.” When you select a Division and
paste in a measure extracted from a song, a Music
Style is created automatically.
Display Division
Intr Intro
Orig Original ~~
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FtoV Fill-in to Variation
fies Fillin to Original TT
End Ending
Table 2
You can create a Music Style using three chord types:
minor, major, and diminished seventh.
Display Description
Maj Major
Min Minor
7th Diminished seventh
5. Use the [Beat 4] and [Tempo » |] buttons to
move the cursor ( ) ) to where
you want to make the setting.
6. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to make the set-
ting.
It's a good idea to start by choosing the Division
where you want to paste a measure, then specify
the measure to extract, and then choose the chord.
You can use the Play [>] button and the Stop [ № |
button to play back, listen to, and stop performance of
the portion you want to extract.
7. When you're done making all the Division set-
tings, press the [Transpose] button.
The User Style is recorded to the [Disk/User] but-
ton.
* If you turn off the power or record a new User Style, any
User Style you've previously recorded is lost. If you don't
want to lose it, you should save it on a floppy disk. Take a
look at “Saving a User Style” (page 107).
Other Functions
MASA o PP TEE
If you try to record a new User Style, the following 4. Press the [Transpose] button to display the fol-
screen appears.
Press the [Song] button to get rid of this message. Save
your work.
Press the [Transpose] button to record a new User
Style, erasing the previously recorded one.
* If you select “FtoV” (Fill-in to Variation) or “FtoO"
(Fill-in to Original) as the Division, you can only extract
one measure. The number of measures may be limited for
other Divisions as well.
* If no setting is made for a Division, it uses a simple drum
pattern.
* A Music Style contains the data described below. If a song
includes data other than this, the results you get might
not be what was intended.
- Keyboard performance information
- Amount of reverb
- Amount of chorus
Saving a User Style
You can save a User Style you've created yourself on a
floppy disk.
1. Insert a floppy disk in the disk drive (page 35).
2. Press the [Disk] button.
The disk screen appears (page 15).
3. Use the [Beat <« ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “UserStyle Save” on the upper portion of the
screen.
lowing screen.
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Press the [Song] button once to go back to the disk
screen.
5. Assign a name and a number to the User Style.
Use the [Beat « | and [Tempo » | buttons to move
the cursor (= ) on the upper portion of the screen
from one character to the next. Use the Value [+]
and [-] buttons to select each number or letter.
* If you select a number where a User Style has already
been saved, the previously saved User Style is erased and
the new one is saved. À “U” appears in front of the nuni-
ber of the User Style you saved. If you don’t want to erase
a previously saved User Style, choose a number that
doesn‘t have a “U” in front of it.
6. Press the [Transpose] button again to display the
following screen.
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Press the [Song] button once to back up to the previ-
ous screen.
7. Press the [Transpose] button again to start saving
the User Style.
When the [Transpose] button's indicator goes out,
the KR-277 has finished saving your User Style.
— You can erase a User Style saved on a floppy disk.
Take a look at “Erasing a Saved Song or User Style”
(page 108).
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Chapter 7
Other Functions
Erasing a Saved Song or
User Style
You can erase a song (page 38), User Style (page 106),
or User Program (page 110) that's been saved on a
floppy disk.
1. Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive (page
35).
2. Press the [Disk] button.
The disk screen appears (page 15).
3. Use the [Beat <<! and [Tempo № |} buttons to dis-
play “Disk File Del.” on the upper portion of the
screen.
4. Press the [Transpose] button to display the fol-
lowing screen.
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Press the [Song] button once to go back to the disk
screen.
5. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the
song, User Style, or User Program you want to
erase.
6. Press the [Transpose] button a second time to
erase the selected song, User Style, or User
Program.
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Assigning Functions to
Buttons and Pedals
You can assign a variety of different functions to the
Pad [1] button, the Pad [2] button, the soft pedal, or
the sostenuto pedal.
You can then call up the assigned feature simply by
pressing the corresponding pedal or button.
1. To assign a function to the Pad [1] or Pad [2] but-
ton, press the [Style Orchestrator] button, and
confirm that the button has lighted.
Siyle Orchestralor
2. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
3. Use the [Beat <« ] and [Tempo P | buttons to dis-
play “FNC21” to “FNC24” on the left side of the
screen.
Display Description
FNC21 Assigns the function to the Pad [1] button.
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FNC23 Assigns the function to the soft pedal (the
left-hand pedal).
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FNC24 Assigns the function to the sostenuto pedal
(the middle pedal).
4. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the
function.
Press the [Song] button to return to the basic
screen.
* When you turn off the power, the function assigned to the
Pad [1] or Pad [2] button is canceled. The pedals return to
their original actions (page 16).
* Pressing the One Touch Program [Piano] button returns
the pedals to their original functions.
Other Functions
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Assignable Functions
Display Description
Leading Bs Toggles the Leading Bass function on or off.
The function that sounds the lowest note of a fingered chord as the bass tone is called “Leading
Bass.” When set to “ON,” the bass tone changes when an inverted chord is used.
This is normally set to “OFF,” and the tonic of the fingered chord is sounded as the bass tone. If
you've assigned this feature to a pedal, Leading Bass is on while the pedal is depressed.
Break During a performance with Automatic Accompaniment, you can stop the accompaniment for exact-
ly one measure.
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Fill to Vr = This does the same thing as the [To Variation] button (page 59).
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Fill to Or This does the same thing as the [To Original] button (page 59). N
Fill In A fill-in is inserted, but the accompaniment pattern after that doesn’t change.
Half FtoV This does the same thing as the [To Variation] button, but is half the number of measures.
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Half FtoO This does the same thing as the [To Original] button, but is half the number of measures.
Org/Vari This changes the accompaniment pattern without inserting a fill-in.
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Orchestra This changes the arrangement of the Automatic Accompaniment.
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Mielod y int This toggles the Melody intelligence function on and off (page 60).
Intro/End This does the same thing as the [Intro/ ste button.
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Play /Stop This does he s same thing as s the Play [ > ] button and the Stop [ E ] button.
Fade 1/0 This starts Automatic Accompaniment with a fade-in (where the volume gets progressively louder),
ends it with a fade-out (where the volume gets progressively softer), then stops.
mate era
Rotary S/F This changes the speed of the rotary effect (page 22).
Glide The note's pitch momentarily drops, then gradually returns to its original pitch. This can be effec-
tive for simulating the performance of instruments like a Hawaiian guitar.
Punch I /O During Punch-in Recording, this starts and stops recording (page 79).
Functions Assignable Only to Pedals
Display Description
UprSoft This makes the soft pedal function in the usual way.
UprSost — This makes the sostenuto pedal function in the usual way.
Lwr Dampr This applies lingering reverberations to notes played with the Lower section of the keyboard while
the damper pedal is depressed.
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Chapter 7
Other Functions
Saving Button Settings
You can store information such as your presently
selected buttons and function settings, then call up
these stored settings when you need them again. It can
be convenient to store combinations of settings that
you often use. Such a set of stored settings is called a
“User Program.”
1. Hold down the [User Program] button and press
one of the Style buttons.
The present settings are stored.
A User Program is stored using a Style button. To call
it up, press the [User Program| button, then press the
Style button where the User Program is stored.
* Never try to switch off the power while this operation is
in progress. Doing so may damage the internal memory,
making it impossible to use this instrument.
— You can restore a User Program to its factory
default setting. Check out “Restoring Settings to
Their Default Values” (page 122).
E Setting the Timing for Calling Up a
User Program
When you've stored a combination of function settings
during a performance with Automatic Accompaniment,
you can make it so that only settings which change a
Music Style are not called up.
For instance, this can be useful at times such as when
you want to change only the settings for Tones and
pedals while playing the same Music Style.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat « | and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC31” on the left side of the screen.
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le | +
3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to toggle
between “Inst.” and “Delay.”
Press the [Song] button to return to the basic
screen.
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Display Description
Inst. This is the usual setting. Pressing the
button calls up the User Program
simultaneously.
Delay Pressing a button and releasing it
immediately calls up settings other
than the Music Style. Hold down the
button for a few seconds calls up all
settings.
№ Saving User Programs on Floppy Disk
You can save all User Programs now stored on the
Style buttons on floppy disk as a single set.
1. Insert a floppy disk in the disk drive (page 35).
2. Press the [Disk] button.
The disk screen appears (page 15).
3. Use the [Beat 4 | and [Tempo » ] buttons to dis-
play “User Prog.Save” on the upper portion of the
screen.
4. Press the [Transpose] button to display the fol-
lowing screen.
MEE) linker Program
+ | +
Press the [Song] button once to go back to the disk
screen.
5. Assign numbers and names to the User Programs.
At the upper portion of the screen, use the {Beat «]
and [Tempo P ] buttons to move the cursor (=)
from one character to the next. Use the Value [+]
and [-] buttons to select each number or letter.
* If you select a number where a User Program has already
been saved, the previously saved User Program is erased
and the new one is saved. À CU” appears in front of the
number of the User Program you saved. If you don’t want
to erase a previously saved User Program, choose a mum-
ber that doesn't have a “U” in front of it.
6. Press the [Transpose] button again to display the
following screen.
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Но PR
Press the [Song] button once to go back to the pre-
vious screen.
7. Press the [Transpose] button again to start saving
the User Program.
When the [Transpose] button's indicator goes out,
the KR-277 has finished saving your User Program.
— You can erase a User Program saved on a floppy
disk. Take a look at “Erasing a Saved Song or User
Style” (page 108).
E Calling Up User Programs from
Floppy Disk
1. Insert a floppy disk in the disk drive (page 35).
2. Press the [Disk] button.
The disk screen appears (page 15).
3. Use the [Beat « ] and [Tempo P | buttons to dis-
play “User Prog.Load” on the upper portion of the
screen.
4. Press the [Transpose] button to display the fol-
lowing screen.
PT 1ilkzer Program
Press the [Song] button once to go back to the disk
screen.
5. Use the Valve [+] and [-] buttons to display the
number and name of the User Program you want
to call up on the upper portion of the screen.
6. Press the [Transpose] button a second time to call
up the User Program.
Other Functions
Disabling All Buttons
The “panel lock” function lets you disable all buttons
except for piano performance. By using the panel lock
function, you can prevent the sound or display screen
from changing even if a button is pressed by mistake.
When the panel is locked, the following operations can
be performed.
- Playing with the “Grand Pianol” sound
- Adjusting the volume using the [Volume] knob
- Adjusting the sound brilliance using the [Brilliance]
slider
- Adjusting the amount of reverb applied using the
[Reverb] slider
Lower the volume all the way, then turn off the
power.
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While holding down the [Function] button, press
and hold down the [Power] switch. Then, continue
to hold down these two buttons for a few seconds.
This disables all buttons.
Playing the keyboard now produces a Grand Piano
1 sound.
Switching the power off and back on again cancels
the panel lock and returns the KR-277 to its usual
state.
> “Switching the Power On and Off” (page 18)
* When the [Balance] slider is all the way to the left, no
sound is heard when you finger the keyboard. You can
usually leave the slider at the center position.
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Chapter 8
Changing the Keyboard's Touch
You can vary the touch of the keyboard along a 60-
step range.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat < ] and [Tempo # | buttons to dis-
play “FNC-1” on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to change the
touch.
You can vary the touch along a three-step range of
“Medium,” “Heavy,” and “Light.”
When you turn on the KR-277, the setting is at
“Medium.”
Description
You can play with the most natural
touch. This is the closest to the touch
of an acoustic piano.
You have to finger the keyboard ‘more
forcefully than usual in order to play
fortissimo, so the keyboard touch
feels heavier. Dynamic fingering adds
Display
Medium
Heavy
You can achieve fortissimo (ff) play
with a less forceful touch than usual,
so the keyboard feels lighter. This set-
ting can make the keyboard easier to
play for children or others with less
strength.
Usr This lets you vary the touch of the
keyboard along a 60-step range.
Light
>
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose “Usr”
(user) on the upper portion of the screen.
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Press the [Transpose] button.
The screen shown below appears, making it possi-
ble for you to vary the touch of the keyboard along
a 60-step range.
The level of touch appear on the upper portion of
the screen.
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Press the [Song] button once to go back to the pre-
vious screen.
6. Use the [Beat < | and [Tempo P ] buttons to
change the touch.
— The setting for keyboard touch usually returns to
its default value when you turn off the power, but a
value set with “Usr” can be saved in memory. Take a
look at “Retaining Settings While the Power Is
Switched Off” (page 122).
Changing the Standard
Pitch —Master Tuning
The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the
note that's played when you finger the middle A key.
If you're performing in an ensemble with other
instruments, what you play together won't sound
good if the standard pitches of the instruments aren't
in tune with each other.
The process of putting the standard pitches in tune
with each other is called “master tuning.”
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat < ] and [Tempo P | buttons to dis-
play “FNC-2” on the left side of the screen.
3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to change the
standard pitch.
You can set the standard pitch within the range of
415.3 to 466.2 Hz.
The setting is at “440.0 Hz” when the KR-277 is
powered up.
Press the [Song] button to return to the basic
screen.
Changing Various Settings
Changing the Tuning
You can play classical music such as baroque pieces
using their original tuning.
Most modern songs are composed and played with
the assumption that equal temperament (the most
common tuning in use today) will be used, but when
classical music was composed, there were a wide vari-
ety of other tuning systems in existence. Playing a
composition with its original tuning lets you enjoy the
sonorities of the chords that the composer originally
intended.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat <« ] and [Tempo P | buttons to dis-
play “FNC-5” on the left side of the screen.
3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the
temperament type (Table 1).
4. Use the [Beat <« ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC-67 on the left side of the screen.
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5. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the
keynote.
When playing with tuning other than equal tem-
perament, you need to specify the keynote for tun-
ing the song to be performed (that is, the note that
corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a
minor key).
If you choose an equal temperament, there's no
need to select a keynote.
Press the [Song] button to return to the basic
screen.
Table 1
Display Temperament
Characteristics
Equal Equal
This tuning divides an octave into 12 equal parts.
Every interval produces about the same amount of
slight dissonance. This setting is in effect when you
turn on the power.
Pytha Pytha gorean scale
This scale devised by the philosopher Pythagoras
eliminates dissonance in fourths and fifths.
Dissonance is produced by third-interval chords,
but melodies are euphonious.
J.Maj Just Major (just intonation—major)
This scale eliminates dissonance in fifths and
thirds. It is unsuited to playing melodies and can-
not be transposed, but produces beautiful chords.
J.Min Just Minor (just intonation—minor)
The scales of the major and minor just intonations
are different. You can get the same effect with the
minor scale as with the major scale.
MeanT Mean Tone
‘This scale makes some compromises in just intona-
tion, enabling transposition to other keys.
Werck Werckmeister
This is a combination of the mean tone and
Pythagorean scales. Performances are possible in
all keys (first technique, III).
KirnB Kirnberger
This scale is a modification of the meantone and
just intonations that permits greater freedom in
transposition to other keys. Performances are possi-
ble in all keys (FF).
* You can't record a composition in anything but equal
temperament.
— If you're performing in an ensemble with other
instruments, the pitch may sometimes be off, depend-
ing on what key you're playing in. Tune the KR-277 to
the fundamental pitch of the other instruments.
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Chapter 8
Changing Various Settings
J
Changing the Tuning Curve
A piano is generally tuned to a pitch with a lower bass
range and a higher treble range than equal tempera-
ment. This special tuning method for pianos is called
“stretch tuning.”
A graph that shows the changes in pitch of actual tun-
ing compared with the changes in equal temperament
pitch is called a tuning curve. Changing the tuning
curve produces subtle variations in the reverberations
of the chords you play.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat « | and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC-77 on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to toggle
between “ON” and “OFF.”
Display Characteristics
ON This tuning curve expands the bass
and treble ends somewhat. It is suit-
able for performances such as piano
solos. This setting is in effect when
you turn on the power.
OFF This is the standard tuning curve. lt is
suitable when playing layered tones,
or for playing in ensemble with other
instruments.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic
screen.
— This setting is effective only for piano Tones.
— You can choose a tuning curve even when a scale
other than equal temperament (page 113) has been
selected.
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Transposing a Song
You can transpose a song for playback.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat « ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC-4” on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to transpose the
song in semitone steps.
You can transpose the song within a range of -24 to
+24 half tones.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic
screen.
* The transposition setting returns to its original value
when switch off the power or choose another song.
Changing Various Settings
Changing the Type of
Chorus Effect
Changing the Type of
Reverb Effect
You can change the reverb that's applied to any of
eight types.
1.
2.
Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
Use the [Beat <« ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC-8” on the left side of the screen.
Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the
type of reverb.
The setting is at “Hall?” when the KR-277 is pow-
ered up.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic
screen.
Under “Adding a Variety of Effects to Sounds” (page
46), if you choose “Chorus,” you can change the type
of chorus effect.
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Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC-9” on the left side of the screen.
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Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the
type of chorus.
The setting is at “Chorus3” when the KR-277 is
powered up.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic
Display Description screen.
Rooml Simulates the reverb of a con-
I ference room Display ,
Room2 Simulates the reverb of a per- Description
formance lounge Chorus1
Room3 Simulates the reverb of a Applies a light chorus effect with slow undulations
large, open room Chorus?
Halll Simulates the reverb of a large Applies a light chorus effect with quick undula-
concert hall tions
Hall2 Simulates the reverb of a Chorus3
small concert hall Applies a deep chorus effect with slow undulations
Plate Applies a bright, metallic Chorus4
reverb Applies a deep chorus effect with quick undula-
Delay Repeats the sound many tions
times, like an echo FBChors (FB Chorus)
PanDely (Pan Delay) Makes the sound jump back A soft sound with a flanger effect
and forth between the left and Flanger
right speakers
— Check out “Adding an Echo to a Sound” (page 46).
An effect that sounds like a jet plane's
ascent/descent
S.Delay (Short Delay)
A short echo effect
FB-Dely (Feedback Delay)
A short echo with many repetitions
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Chapter 8
Changing Various Settings
Types of Metronome Patterns
Display Description
Changing the Metronome’s
Setting [3 Normal The metronome sounds in the ordinary way.
Counting starts at the beginning of the
You can change the metronome pattern and volume J. measure, in intervals of dotted half-note
level, and the type of metronome sound. rer upbeats oe oe
| | Counting starts at the beginning of the
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its ; measure, in intervals of half-note upbeats.
indicator has lit. | В Counting starts at the beginning of the
The Function screen appears (page 15). J. measure, in intervals of dotted quarter-
2. Use the [Beat <]and [Tempo » | buttons to dis- U recenceeparnenenmnenannenanges
play “FNC10” to “FNC12” on the left side of the Counting starts at the beginning of the
screen. J measure, in intervals of quarter-note
upbeats.
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fpf EL PLO WHEE N measure, in intervals of dotted eighth-
note upbeats.
| de | Counting starts at the beginning of the
- - | measure, in intervals of eighth-note
upbeats.
Display Description Counting starts at the beginning of the
FNC10 You can adjust the volume of the Л measure, in intervals of sixteenth-note
metronome along a ten-stage range. upbeats.
The setting is at “5” when the KR-277 +Doubl The metronome plays with a backbeat
is powered up. added to each beat.
ENCIT You can change the type of sound of арг Counting is with triplets Tor each beat,
the metronome. The setting is at +Shufl The added sounds are shuffled.
eld when the KR-277 is powered —> Take a look at “Using the Metronome” (page 23).
1p.
FNC12 You can change the metronome pat-
tern. The setting is at “Normal” when Placing a Marker in the
the KR-277 is powered up.
Middle of a Measure
3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to make the set-
ting. A marker is normally placed at the start of the selected
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic measure, but you can change the setting so that a mark-
screen. er is placed at a position partway through a measure.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
Types of Metronome Sounds
Display Description
Click Ordinary metronome sound 2. Use the [Beat < ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
Elec. Electronic metronome sound play “FNC14” on the left side of the screen.
Voice Á voice counting (“one, two, three...”)
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— The type of metronome sound can be stored, so it | o | .
isn't discard when you turn oft the power. Take a look ka В
at “Retaining Settings While the Power Is Switched
Off” (page 122). |
(page ) 3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to change from
“Meas” (placed on the bar line) to “Beat” (placed
partway through the measure).
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Changing Various Settings
The setting is at “Meas” when the KR-277 is pow-
ered up.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic
screen.
Play back the song, and press the [A] button and
[B] button to place the markers where you want
them to go. Markers A and B are placed at the loca-
tion where you press the corresponding button.
— Take a look at “Moving to a Marked Passage” (page
63).
Changing the Number of Measures
Counted and the Count Sound
You can change the number of measures that are
counted, as well as the type of counting sound.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat < ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC15” or “FNC16” on the left side of the
screen.
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FNC15 You can set the number of measures
counted to “1” or “2.” The setting is at
“2” (two bars) when the KR-277 is
powered up. a
FNC16 You can set the type of count sound.
The setting is at “Sticks” when the KR-
277 is powered up.
3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to make the set-
ting.
Types of Count Sounds
Display Description
Sticks Sound of tapping with a stick
Click A bell and a clicking sound
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Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic screen.
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— Take a look at “Entering a Performance with the
Right Timing” (page 67).
— The type of count sound can be stored, so it isn't
discard when you turn off the power. Take a look at
“Retaining Settings While the Power Is Switched Off”
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Playing the Count Sound
at Each Repetition
You can choose whether the count is sounded at every
repetition when you repeat playback of a song.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat €] and [Tempo » ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC17” on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to toggle
between “First” and “Every.”
The setting is at “First” when the KR-277 is pow-
ered up.
Display Description
First The count is sounded only during the
. first playback.
Every The count is sounded during every
plavback.
Press the [Song] button to return to the basic
screen.
— Take a look at “Entering a Performance with the
Right Timing” (page 67).
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Shifting the Keyboard Pitch
by One of More Octaves
The pitch of the notes you play with the Upper and
Lower sections of the keyboard can be shifted an octave
at a time. This function is called “octave shift.”
For instance, if you choose something like “Strings”
for the Lower section of the keyboard, you might not
be able to hear the notes well because they're too low.
In such cases, raising the sound by an octave lets you
play the Strings notes at the same pitch as when you
finger the Upper section of the keyboard.
E Doing an Octave Shift for the Upper
Section
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat « ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC18” on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the
number of octaves to shift the pitch.
You can make the setting within a range of -2
(down two octaves) to +2 (up two octave).
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic
screen.
Bm Doing an Octave Shift for the Lower
Section
In step 2 of “Doing an Octave Shift for the Upper
Section,” display ”FNC19” on the screen.
HN Doing an Octave Shift for Right-hand
Tone Button Notes During Layer Play
In step 2 of “Doing an Octave Shift for the Upper
Section,” display “FNC20” on the screen.
— Take a look at “Playing Different Tones with the
Left and Right Hands—Split Play” (page 48) and
“Combining the Sounds of Two Instruments—Layer
play” (page 45).
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Changing the Settings for
Automatic Accompaniment
You can change the basic setting when the One Touch
Program [Arranger] button is pressed.
The KR-277 returns to the basic setting when you turn
on the power.
E Changing the Settings for the Tempo
and the Tone of the Upper Section
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat < ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC25” on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to select what 1s
displayed on the upper portion of the screen.
Display
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Full Auto
The ideal tempo and tone for the selected Music
Style is set. This is the usual setting.
Tempo Lock
When the Music Style is changed, the tempo
doesn't vary.
Tone Lock
When the Music Style is changed, the tone of
the Upper section of the keyboard doesn't vary.
Tempo, Tone
When the Music Style is changed, the tempo
and the tone of the Upper section of the key-
board don't vary.
OFF
The button setting remains unchanged, and
only the Music Style changes.
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1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat <« ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC26” on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to toggle Chord
Intelligence on (set) or off (canceled).
E Changing How the Keyboard is
Sounded
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat « ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC27” on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to toggle the dis-
play on the upper portion of the screen.
Display Description
Accomp Only the Music Style is sounded. This
is the usual setting.
Chord+Bs The Music Style’s rhythm part, chord
tone, and bass tone are sounded.
When set to “Chord+Bs,” the sound played by the
Lower section is “Acoustic Bs.” (power-on default). If
you've changed the tone of the Lower section, that
tone is sounded (page 49).
Changing the Chord Tone
and Bass Tone
When Automatic Accompaniment is stopped and the
[Sync] button's indicator is dark, fingering the left-
hand section of the keyboard causes a chord to be
sounded. This is called the “chord tone,” and the root
of the chord that is played at the same time is called
the “bass tone.”
You can change the sound of the chord tone and bass
tone.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat 4 ] and [Tempo » | buttons to dis-
play “FNC28” or “FNC29” on the left side of the
screen.
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FNC28 You can choose the sound of the chord
tone.
FNC29 You can choose the sound of the bass
tone.
3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the
sounds of the chord tone and the bass tone.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic
screen.
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Changing the Keyboard’s
Split Point
You can change the location where the keyboard is
divided (the split point).
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1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat < | and [Tempo » | buttons to dis-
play “FNC30” on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to choose the
split point.
You can set the split point within a range of Bl to
B6.
The setting is at “F#3” when the KR-277 is powered
up.
Press the [Song] button to return to the basic
screen.
— Check out “Playing Different Tones with the Left
and Right Hands-split play” (page 48).
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Hiding the Bouncing Ball
You can hide the bouncing ball.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat « ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC13” on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to toggle
between “ON” (lighted) and “OFF” (dark).
The setting is at “ON” when the KR-277 15 powered
up.
Press the [Song] button to return to the basic screen.
Hiding the On-screen Lyrics
Some karaoke Music Files show lyrics on screen. You
can hide the lyrics displayed by such Music Files.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC38” on the left side of the screen.
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3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to toggle
between “ON” (show lyrics) and “OFF” (hide
lyrics).
The setting is at “ON” when the KR-277 is powered
up.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic screen.
* Pressing a button, such as one of the Tone buttons, while
lyrics are displayed causes the lyrics to be hidden. If you
want to display the lyrics again, press the Play [ » ] button.
* Depending on the music files, there may be cases in which
the lyrics cannot be displayed cven if the music file con-
tains lyrics.
Changing the Language
for Screen Messages
You can switch between English and Japanese as the
language for some of the text that appears on screen.
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat «] and [Tempo » | buttons to dis-
play “FNC39” on the left side of the screen.
3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to toggle
between “Japanes” and “English.”
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic
screen.
* Some function names and other things are displayed in
English even after you've chosen “Japanese.” These can't
be changed so they appear in Japanese.
— This setting can be stored, so it isn't discarded
when vou turn off the power. Check out “Retaining
Settings While the Power Is Switched Off” (page 122).
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Changing Various Settings
Retaining Settings While
the Power Is Switched Off
Ordinarily, when you turn off the power, settings
return to their default values. However, the settings
described below can be stored, so they aren’t discard-
ed when you turn off the power. This function is
called “Memory Backup.”
- Other effect types and amounts applied (page 46)
- "Usr” value for keyboard touch (page 112)
- The kind of metronome sound (page 116)
- The kind of count sound (page 117)
- On-screen language (page 121)
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat « ] and [Tempo P ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC40” on the left side of the screen.
3. Press the [Transpose] button to display the fol-
lowing screen.
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Press the [Song] button once to go back to the
Function screen.
4. Press the [Transpose] button again.
When the [Transpose] button’s indicator goes out,
the KR-277 has finished storing the settings in
memory.
Press the [Song] button to return to the basic
screen.
* Never try to stwitch off the power while this operation is
in progress. Doing so may damage the internal memory,
making it impossible to use Hus instrument.
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Restoring Settings to Their
Default Values
Settings that have been stored in memory using
Memory Backup can be restored to their original
default values. This function is called “Factory Reset.”
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat « ] and [Tempo P- ] buttons to dis-
play “FNC41” on the left side of the screen.
3. Press the [Transpose] button to display the fol-
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Press the [Song] button once to go back to the
Function screen.
4. Press the [Transpose] button again.
When the [Transpose] button’s indicator goes out,
the KR-277 has finished restoring the settings to
their default values.
Press the [Song] button to go back to the basic
screen.
* Never try to switch off the power while this operation is
in progress. Doing so may damage the internal memory,
making it impossible to use this instrument.
If you want to hook up an external instrument to the
KR-277, then this chapter is for you.
Names and Functions of
Jacks and Connectors
The jacks and connectors on the unit's rear and bottom
panels have the various functions described below.
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You can connect external MIDI instruments to these
connectors to exchange performance information
(page 124).
2 Pedal Jack
The special stand's pedal cord plugs into this jack.
3 Input Jacks
You can play output from other sound generators by
connecting these sources to the KR-277’s input jacks.
* The volume of the connected audio source cannot be
adjusted on the KR-277. Please connect an audio source
whose output volume can be adjusted.
4 Output Jacks
You can hear some awesome sounds if you connect
speakers or other audio equipment to these jacks. You
can also hook up a portable stereo to record your per-
formances on cassette tape (page 124).
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1 Computer Connector
You can connect a computer to this connector to
exchange performance information (page 124).
* You can’t use the MIDI Out/In connector and the
Computer connector at the same time.
2 Computer Switch
Set this switch to Mac, PC-1, or PC-2 according to the
type of computer that’s connected (page 124).
You can also switch between connections to the MIDI
Out/In connector and the Computer connector.
3 Phones (headphones jack)
— Take a look at “Using Headphones” (page 17).
Making the Connections
* If you're planning on connecting the KR-277 to other
equipment with cables, be sure to follow the steps shown
below to make the connections. If this is not done in the
correct sequence, you risk causing a malfunction and/or
damaging the speakers.
1. Turn down the volume all the way on all equip-
ment.
2. Turn off the power to the KR-277 and other con-
nected equipment.
3. Connect the cables.
4. Turn on the connected equipment.
5. Turn on the KR-277.
6. Adjust the volume of the connected equipment
and of the KR-277.
After use, follow the steps below to switch off the
power.
1. Turn down the volume all the way on all equip-
ment.
2. Turn off the KR-277.
3. Turn off the connected equipment.
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e Connecting Audio Equipment
You can hook up a tape recorder or other audio device
and record your performances on the KR-277. Use an
audio cable to connect the input jack on the audio set
or amp mixer to one of the output jacks on the KR-277.
Please use an audio cable with a standard phone plug.
Consult the retailer from whom you purchased the
piano.
e Connecting a Computer
You can connect a computer on which a program such
as Roland Visual MT is installed and play sounds from
the software sound generator through the KR-277's
speakers or save songs recorded on the KR-277 on the
computer.
1. Turn off the KR-277 and the computer.
2. Use a computer cable (sold separately) to connect
the Computer connector on the KR-277 to a serial
port on the computer.
3. Set the Computer switch on the bottom of the
unit to match the type of connected computer.
* Take a look at the examples of connections.
4. Turn on the computer.
5. Turn on the KR-277.
6. Make the settings for baud rate (transmission
speed) for the computer and the software.
* For more information, refer to the documentation for the
computer you re using.
7. You should also make the settings for the MIDI
send channel (page 125) and Local Control on or
off as needed (page 125).
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Connection examples:
O Connection with an Apple Macintosh com-
puter
Use a computer cable (sold separately) to connect the
Computer connector on the KR-277 to the modem port
(or printer port) on the Apple Macintosh. Set the
Computer switch to “Mac.”
Use “PatchBay” on the Apple Macintosh to set the
interface type (the clock speed for the MIDI interface)
to “1 MHz.”
C Connection with an IBM PC
Use a computer cable (sold separately) to connect the
Computer connector on the KR-277 to the COMI or
COM2 serial port on the IBM PC. Set the Computer
switch to “PC-2.”
If You're Using MIDI
e About MIDI
MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital
Interface,” and is a unified standard for the exchange
of performance data and other information between
electronic instruments and computers.
The KR-277 is equipped with MIDI connectors and a
Computer connector to let it exchange performance
information with external devices. These connectors
can be used to connect the KR-277 to an external
device for even greater versatility.
A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation”
is also available. It provides complete details concern-
ing 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.
® About MIDI Connectors
The KR-277 has two kinds of MIDI connectors (page
123).
Connecting these to the MIDI connectors on a MIDI
instrument makes it possible for the two instruments
to control each other. For instance, you can output
sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on
the other instrument.
Connecting External Devices
O MIDI Qut Connector
Performance messages such as information on what
keys are played are sent to the MIDI connector on the
external device from here.
MIDI In Connector
Performance messages from an external MIDI device
are received here. These incoming messages may
instruct the receiving MIDI instrument to play sounds
or switch Tones.
NH Connecting the KR-277 to a MIDI
Device
1. Turn off the KR-277.
2. Set the Computer switch on the bottom of the KR-
277 to “MIDI”
3. Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the
MIDI connector on the external device to the
MID! connector on the KR-277,
4. Along with these settings, you should also set the
MIDI send channel and switch Local Control on
or off as needed (page 125).
Connection example:
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With the KR-277, you can make MIDI settings like
those described below. Take a look at page 126 for
explanations of how make the various settings.
(Sending a recorded performance to a MIDI
instrument
You can send a performance recorded on the KR-277
to a connected MIDI instrument or computer.
Data is sent when set to “ON.” Data is not sent when
set to “OFF.” The setting is at “OFF” when the KR-277
is powered up.
1. Perform recording on the KR-277.
2. Follow the steps in “Making the settings” (page
126) to change the setting of “FNC32” to “ON.”
3. Start recording on the connected MIDI instru-
ment,
4. On the KR-277, play back the recorded perfor-
mance.
C Choosing a MIDI send channel
MIDI has something called “channels,” which are
numbered from 1 to 16. 1f you hook up two devices
with a MIDI cable, you won't be able to play notes or
switch tones unless both devices are set to the same
MIDI channel.
The KR-277 selects the MIDI channel for sending. The
channel setting is at “1” when the KR-277 is powered up.
If the keyboard has been split into upper and lower
sections, information from the lower section is not sent.
The KR-277 receives information on all channels from
1 through 16.
Switching Local Control on or off
You can connect the KR-277 and a MIDI sequencer,
record a keyboard performance on the sequencer, then
play back the performance with the sequencer.
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If the sequencer’s THRU function is on at this time, the
same notes are sounded twice. Performance informa-
tion from the keyboard reaches the sound generator
by two routes, (1) and (2), so the played notes may
sound strange, or the number of notes sounded at the
same time may decrease. To prevent this, what's
known as “Local Control” is set to “off” to isolate
route (1).
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* The setting is at “Local Control ON” when the KR-277 is
powered up.
* A MIDI sequencer is an instrument that's used to record
and play back a performance as MIDI information.
Products from Roland include the Roland MT series,
which integrates a sequencer amd a sound generator in a
single unit.
The setting for Local Control is toggled on and off
according to the MIDI Local Control messages that are
received. When an instrument in the Roland MT series
is connected, a Local Control “off” message is when
the MT-series instrument is powered up. When you
switch on first the KR-277, then the MT-series instru-
ment, the KR-277 automatically turns off Local
Control.
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Sending Program Change messages
You can switch tones on a MIDI instrument connected
to the KR-277.
When you choose a Program Change message
(Program Number) and send it to the MIDI instru-
ment, the Tone that corresponds to the Program
Number on the MIDI instrument is selected.
When set up to send Program Change messages in the
usual way, the Tone to send is selected from among
128 Tones. However, some MIDI instruments have
more than 128 Tones. With such devices, the Tone is
selected through a combination of Program Change
messages and Bank Select messages. Bank Select mes-
sages consist of two parts: the MSB (Controller
Number 0: which takes a value of 0-127), and the L5B
(Controller Number 32; with also takes a value of
0-127).
* Some MIDI instruments can’t handle Bank Select mes-
sages. Also, there are some that do handle Bank Select
messages, but don’t recognize the LSB.
* If you want to know more about how Tones are switched
when Program Change messages are received, please see
"MIDI huplementation” (sold separately). If you should
require "MIDI Implementation ”, please contact the nearest
Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor.
E Making the settings
1. Press the [Function] button, and confirm that its
indicator has lit.
The Function screen appears (page 15).
2. Use the [Beat «< ] and [Tempo P | buttons to dis-
play “FNC32” to “FNC37” on the left side of the
screen.
Display Description
FNC32 Determines whether a recorded per-
formance is sent to the MIDI instru-
ment.
FNC33 Chooses the MIDI send channel.
FNC34 Switches Local Control on or off.
FNC35 Sends Program Change messages
(Program Numbers).
FNC36 Sends Bank Select MSB messages.
FNC37 Sends Bank Select LSB messages.
3. Use the Value [+] and [-] buttons to make the set-
ting.
If you think there's a problem, read this first.
The power doesn't come on.
O ls the power cord connected and plugged in correct-
ly? (page 18)
The button doesn't work.
O Is the panel locked?
Release the panel lock (page 111).
No sound is heard.
O Has the [Volume] slider been moved all the way to
the left? (page 19)
O Are headphones plugged in? (page 17)
O Has the [Balance] slider been moved all the way to
the right or left?
Move the slider to center it (page 27).
O Has the volume been set to “0” using the [Accomp]
or [Keyboard] buttons? (page 105)
No sound is heard (when a MIDI instrument is
connected).
O Have all devices been switched on? (page 18)
O Is the Computer switch on the back of the KR-277
set to “MIDI”? (page 123)
No sound is heard when the keyboard is
played.
O Has Local Control been set to “off”?
When Local Control is off, no sound is heard when
the keyboard is played. Set Local Control to “on”
(page 125).
Sounds are heard twice (doubled) when the
keyboard is played.
O Has the Layer Play mode been enabled? (page 45)
O When the KR-277 is connected to an external
sequencer, set it to the Local OFF mode (p.125).
Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft
Thru feature is OFF.
Not all played notes are sounded.
O The maximum number of notes that the KR-277 can
play simultaneously is 64. Frequent use of the
damper pedal during automatic accompaniment or
when playing along with a song on floppy disk may
result in performance data with too many notes,
causing some notes to drop out.
The tuning or pitch of the keyboard or song is
off.
O Has the setting for transposition been made?
Press the [Transpose] button to make the light go
dark (page 51).
O Are the settings for the Temperament (page 113)
and tuning curve (page 114) correct?
O Has the song been transposed? (page 114)
O Is the setting for Master Tuning correct? (page 112)
Effects cannot be applied to Tones.
O It's not possible to apply more than one effect at the
same time, so when a performance has been record-
ed on multiple tracks or when playing along with a
song as it's played back, the desired effect may not
be applied.
Automatic accompaniment is not heard.
O Has the [Balance] slider been moved all the way to
the right?
Move the slider to center it (page 27).
O Have you pressed the One Touch Program
[Arranger] button?
When you display the 16-track screen or the like,
you can't perform with Automatic Accompaniment.
Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button a
second time (page 24).
Certain instruments are not heard while play-
ing a song.
O Has Minus One play been enabled?
Make the setting for “ € (Part playback) ” (page 75).
O Is the light for the Track button extinguished?
If the button light is out, the music on that track is
not heard. Press the track button so the light is illu-
minated (page 68).
A Tone or Music Style cannot be selected.
(J Has the [Demo] button been pressed?
Press the button again, then choose the Tone or
Music Style (page 19).
There is a slight delay before playback of a
song on floppy disk starts.
O There are two types of SMF music files: format 0
and format 1. If the song uses SMF format 1 data,
there will be a slight delay until playback starts.
Refer to the booklet that came with the music files
you're using to determine the format type.
When song playback starts, the on-screen
measure number reads “PU” (pickup).
O 1f the song starts in the middle of a measure, the
display shows “PU” (pickup) at the beginning of
the song. After that, the measure number is dis-
played.
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Troubleshooting
The Fwd [ »> ] and Bwd [ <<] buttons don't
work.
9 The fast-forward and reverse buttons are ignored
while music files are being read in. Wait until pro-
cessing finishes.
Pressing the Reset [ i< ] button doesn't return
to the beginning of the song.
D Some music files may contain settings that stop play
at a point partway through the song. When playing
such songs, pressing the Reset [ ta ] button moves
the song to the point that has been set. Press the
button several times more to return to the begin-
ning of the tune.
Changing the Music Style alters the key-
board's sound.
O During automatic accompaniment, changing the
Music Style automatically changes the Tones and
tempo of the upper part of the keyboard to match
the new Music Style. If you want to change only the
Music Style without also altering the tempo and
Tone, check out “Changing the Settings for
Automatic Accompaniment” (page 118).
Chord Intelligence can’t be used.
J Has Chord Intelligence been switched off? (page 61)
Lyrics are not indicated properly in the dis-
play.
D With some music files, the lyrics cannot be dis-
played correctly.
2 After music files that were originally capable of
showing lyrics in the display have been saved over
again, the saved song will not display lyrics.
O If you press a Tone or other button while the lyrics
are being shown in the display, the lyrics will disap-
pear. To recall them, press the Play {» | button.
Recording is not possible.
D Has the button to be recorded been selected from
among the Track buttons? (page 33)
O Is the setting for “Patch-in Recording” active? (page
79)
9 Is the KR-277 in the Tempo Recording mode?
Cancel the Tempo Recording mode (page 81).
The recorded performance has disappeared.
D Any performance that has been recorded is deleted
when the power to the KR-277 is turned off or a
song is selected. À performance cannot be restored
once it's been deleted, so be sure to save it on a flop-
py disk before you turn off the power (page 38).
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The Tone has changed.
O When a performance made along with a Music Files
tune has been recorded, recording the performance
to button [Whole] may make the Tones for buttons
[Lower] and [Upper] change as well.
No bouncing ball is displayed.
O Has the setting for the bouncing ball been set to
“off?”
Set the bouncing ball to “on” (page 121).
O The KR-277 uses a liquid-crystal screen, so text may
not be displayed when the ambient temperature is
below freezing. The display returns when the tem-
perature rises above freezing.
Depressing a pedal has no effect, or the pedal
effect doesn’t stop.
O Is the pedal connected correctly?
Make sure the pedal cord extending from the stand
is securely connected to the pedal jack on the back
of the unit (page 123).
O Has a different function been assigned to the pedal?
See “Assigning Functions to Buttons and pedals”
(page 108).
O Normal pedal operation is automatically enabled
when the One Touch Program [Piano] button is
pressed.
The volume level of the instrument connected
to Output jack is too low.
O Could you be using a connection cable that contains
a resistor? Use a connection cable that does not con-
tain a resistor.
Indication :
: When a song with a pickup (a song that
Meaning
Indication :
: When you try to delete a recorded song
Meaning
Indication :
Meaning
Indication :
: To protect the copyright, this music file
Meaning
Meaning
Indication :
: This music file or music style cannot be
Meaning
Indication :
: The protect tub on the floppy disk is set
Meaning
Indication :
: This floppy disk cannot store the format.
Meaning
Indication :
: The data cannot be saved onto this flop-
Meaning
Indication :
: À new song cannot be written on this
Meaning
Meaning
Indication :
: No floppy disk is connected to the disk
Meaning
Indication :
: There is not sufficient space left on the
Meaning
PU
does not start on the first beat) is played
back, the measure numbers will be indi-
cated in the display as PU, 1, 2, and so
forth.
New Song Del OK?
(p.34), to select a different song after
recording a song (p.34) or to select a dif-
ferent song after editing the basic set-
tings of a song (p.75, 104), this is shown
in the display.
Set up Modified Up date OK?
: This 1s shown in the display when you
edit the settings in each Part, then try to
select a different song without changing
the basic settings (p.74, 76).
E.00:CopyProtect
cannot be saved onto a different floppy
disk than the original one.
: To protect the copyright, this music file
cannot be saved as an SMF.
E.O1: Can't Save
saved onto a floppy disk.
E.02: Protected
to the Protect position. Change it to the
Write position (p.37).
E.03: Master Disk
E.04: Can’t Save
py disk because the saving system is dif-
ferent. Use the floppy disk that has the
same saving system. Also, you can't
save User Styles and recorded songs on
the same floppy disk.
E.05: Read Only
song. Select a different song number or
use a different floppy disk.
- You cant erase this song.
E.10: No Disk
drive.
E.11: Disk Full
floppy disk for the data to be saved.
Save the data onto a different floppy
disk.
Indication :
Meaning
Indication :
: The floppy disk has been disconnected
Meaning
Indication :
: This floppy disk is damaged and cannot
Meaning
Indication :
: This song or music style cannot be read.
Meaning
Indication :
: The KR-277 cannot read the floppy disk
Meaning
Indicated
Meaning
Indication :
: The internal memory capacity of the KR-
Meaning
Indication :
: The KR-277 cannot deal with the exces-
Meaning
Indication :
: A MIDI cable or computer cable has
Meaning
Indication :
. An excessive amount of performance
Meaning,
Indication :
: The Computer Switch is set to a wrong
Meaning
Indication :
: There is something wrong with the sys-
Meaning
E.12: Unknown Disk
: This floppy disk is not formatted or the
songs stored on this floppy disk cannot
be played in the KR-277.
E.13: Disk Ejected
during operation, repeat the procedure
from the beginning.
E.14: DamagedDisk
be used.
E.15: Can’t Read
Also, you can only use User Programs
that have been saved with the KR-277.
E.16: Can't Play
quickly enough. Press the Stop [ M ] but-
ton, then press the Reset [ 1« | button
and Play { » ] button to play the song.
- E.17: Can't Edit
: The music files cannot be edited on the
KR-277. Please use these music files only
for playback.
E.30: Memory Full
277 is full. If you save the song or music
style data then play, the operation may
be carried out successfully.
E.40: Buffer Full
sive MIDI data sent from the external
MIDI device. Reduce the amount of
MIDI data sent to the KR-277.
E.41: Comm.Error
been disconnected. Connect it properly
and securely.
E.42: Can't Record
information has been sent to KR-277 m
one time and therefore could not be
recorded.
E.43: Comp.VF Err
position or the computer is set wrongly.
Switch off the KR-277 then set the
Computer Switch to the correct position
and set the computer correctly (p.123).
E.51: Memory Error
tem. Repeat the procedure from the
beginning.
* If it is not solved after you have tried scveral times, con-
tact the Roland service center.
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[Pop] Group
No.
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Music Style
16Beat Pop 1
8Beat Pop 2
Light Fusion
Rollin’
8Beat Pop 1
Acoustic Pop
16Beat Pop 2
70's Disco
Power 8Beat
Rock'n Pop
60's R&B
[Acoustic] Group
[Rock] Group
No. Music Style
Early Rock
AcousticRek1
1
2
3 Rock 2
4 AcousticRek2
5 16Beat Rock
6 Rock 1
[Oldies] Group
No. Music Style
No. Music Style
1 G.Pop
2 G.Fast Pop
3 Piano Ballad
4 Pf Concerto
5 P.Gospel
6 P.Country
7 P.Ballad 2
8 P.Swing Pop
9 P.Concerto 3
10 PianoClasicl
11 PianoClasic2
12 P Swing
13 P.Boogie
14 P.Classic 1
15 P.Slow Waltz
16 P.Pop
17 P.Bossa Nova
18 P Ragtime
19 P Stride
20 P.Concerto 1
21 P.Classic 2
22 P.Ballad 1
23 P.Rock'nRoll
24 P.Shuffle
25 P.Slow Swing
26 P.Concerto 2
27 P.Slow Rock
28 P.Latin
[Ballad] Group
No.
Music Style
Rock'n'Roll
50's Pop 1
Twist
Dreamin’
Swayin’
50's R&B
Pop'n Roll
Slow Dance
9 Mersey Beat
10 Swing Pop
11 50's Pop 2
12 Cute Pop
OC “Y UE op WN
[Country] Group
No. Music Style
CountryPiano
New Country
Easy Country
Country Rock
CountryWaltz
Rock'n Cntry
Bluegrass
CountryBlues
Twostep
Country Folk
Outlaw
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[Big Band/Swing] Group
No. Music Style
1
Jd WN
oe oa
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Love Romance
60's Ballad
Contemporary
16BeatBallad
Chapel
Torch Song
Strings
Crystal
1 Fast BigBand
2 A Cappella
3 Combo
4 BigBndBallad
5 BigBandSwing
6 Blues
Music Style List
[Latin] Group Music Style Disk (Accessories)
No. Music Style
1 Slow Bossa No. Music Style
2 Samba 1 Happy Pop 1
3 Rhumba 2 Happy Pop 2
4 Chacha 3 Sevilla
5 New BossaNova 4 Polka 2
6 Beguine 5 S Country
7 Salsa 6 Tango 2
8 Mambo 7 Tango 3
9 Bossa Nova 8 Merengue
10 Tango 9 Calypso
10* Torch Song
[Waltz] Group 1 Dixieland 1
No. Music Style 12 CountrySwing
1 StringsWaltz nt Waltz
Jai mi
; Waltzing 17* BigBndBalld1
6 Vienna Waltz 18* Big Band1
7 Slow Waltz 19* Medium Swing
8 Simple Waltz 20 Slow Swing
21 Shuffle
[March/Kids] Group я prush Swing
No. Music Style 24 Jungle
1 Fanfare 25 House
2 March 26 Techno
3 Kids Shuffle 27 Ne JackSwing
4 Kids 6/8 28 Hip-Hop
5. SimpleMarch? 29 Dance Pop 1
6 Kids Pop 30 Dance Pop 2
7 Kids 4/4
, Mus by а 4 *A Music Style indicated by "*" has the same name as a
10 SimpleMarch1 built-in Music Style, but its contents are different.
[Trad] Group
No. Music Style
Foxtrot
Hawaiian
PianoBoogiel
Gospel Pop
Gospel
Dixieland
PianoBoogie2
Charleston
9 Polka
10 Schlager
11 Asian Pop
12 Gt.Arpeggio
13 Enka 1
14 Enka 2
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Appendices
— See“ Playing with an Automatic Accompaniment — One-touch Arranger ” (page 24) and “ Playing Chords with
Simple Fingering “ (page 61).
@® symbol Indicates the constituent note of chords.
* symbol : Chord shown with an “* "can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “*”.
C#M7
Eb M7
SYR) Tee) (TOP) PEAR) (PO
АТР] ГАА) ИТАН (АА) АА [РАДА
ТАТАР] ГАА САИ TEE) (ANT) (FAT
eme jee) SE CYTYY) (ETRY) (ETHIE) (YM
DELE CRA RAI CTN CANTO CPT
Caug
C#aug Daug
Eb aug
Eaug Faug
WILLIE RAL LA
Csus4 C#sus4 Dsus4 Eb sus4 Esus4 Fsus4
C7sus4 C#7sus4 D7sus4 Eb 7sus4 E7sus4 F7sus4
РАДАР АРА АТВ CES PE CRETE COPIE
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Chord Fingering List
Gm7 (b5) Abm7 (b5) Am7 (b5) Bb m7 (b5) Bm7 (b5)
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— See “Playing a Wide Variety of Instrument Sounds” (page 44).
[Piano] Group
No. Tone Name
1 Grand Pianol
2 Grand Piano2
3 Harpsichordl
4 KHarpsichord2
5 UprightPiano
6 Rock Piano
7 Honky-tonk1
8 Honky-tonk 2
9 MIDI Pianol
10 MIDI Piano2
11 Coupled Hps.
12 Harpsi.o
13 Piano!
14 Piano2
15 Piano 3
[E.Piano] Group
No. Tone Name
1 EPiano!l
2 EPiano2
3 E.Piano3
4 Vibraphone
5 Marimba
6 Barafon
7 EG+Rhodes1
8 EG+Rhodes 2
9 Hard Rhodes
10 Soft E.Piano
11 FM+SA EP
12 St.FM EP
13 Hard FM EP
14 Celesta
15 Xylophone
16 Glockenspiel
17 60's E.Piano
18 Hard E.Piano
19 Ciav.
20 Analog Clav.
21 Detuned EP 1
22 Detuned EP2
23 GS E.Pianol
24 GS E.Piano2
25 E.Piano lv
26 E.Piano 2v
27 Music Box
28 Tubular-bell
29 Santur
30 Steel Drums
31 Kalimba
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[Organ] Group
No. Tone Name
1 Jazz Organ 1
2 Jazz Organ 2
3 Full Organ 1
4 Full Organ 2
5 Lower Organl
6 Lower Organ2
7 Church Organ
8 Organ Flute
9 Pop Organ
10 VS Organ
11 Rock Organ 1
12 Rock Organ 2
13 Theater Org.
14 Trem.Flute
15 Organ Bass
16 Accordion
17 Harmonica
[Guitar/Bass] Group
No. Tone Name
DO “Ia
Cello
PizzicatoStr
Orchestra
SynStringsl
OrchestraHit
[Sax] Group
No.
Tone Name
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Blow Sax
Flute
Oboe
Soprano Sax
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax
Bassoon
Clarinet
Pan Flute
Blow Pipe
[Brass] Group
No.
Tone Name
1 Nylon Guitar
2 Steel Guitar
3 12str Guitar
4 Jazz Guitar
5 Acoustic Bs.
6 A.Bass+Cymbl
7 Fingered Bs.
8 Ticked Bs.
9 Fretless Bs.
10 JC E.Guitar
11 Nylon Gt.o
12 Nylon+5teel
13 Mandolin
14 Muted Gt.
15 Overdrive Gt
16 DistortionGt
17 Rock Rhythm
18 Power Guitar
19 Ukulele
20 Banjo
21 Hawaiian Gt.
22 Shamisen
23 Koto
24 Slap Bass 1
25 SynthBass101
[Strings] Group
No. Tone Name
1 Strings
2 Slow Strings
3 Harp
4 Violin
CO SER AM SS 9 N >
Trumpet
Trombone
Fr.Horn Solo
Brass 1
MutedTrumpet
French Horn
Synth Brass]
Synth Brass2
[Voice/GS] Group
No. Tone Name
1 Jazz Voices
2 Choir
3 Pop Voice
4 Doos Voice
5 Doot Accent
6 Dat Accent
7 Bop Accent
8 Thum Voice
9 SynVox
10 Fantasia
11 Brightness
12 Crystal
13 Harpvox
14 Warm Pad
15 CC Solo
16 Piano!
17 Piano lw
18 Piano 1d
19 Piano ?2
20 Piano 2w
21 Piano 3
22 Piano 3w
23 Honky-tonk
24 Honky-tonk 2
25 GS E.Pianol
26 GS E.Piano2
27 60's E.Piano
28 E.Piano lv
29 E.Piano 2v
30 Detuned EP1
31 Detuned EP 2
32 Harpsichord
33 Coupled Hps.
34 Harpsi.w
35 Harpsi.o
36 Clav.
37 Celesta
38 Glockenspiel
39 Music Box
40 GS Vibe
41 Vibe.w
42 GS Marimba
43 Marimba
44 Xylophone
45 Tubular-bell
46 Church Bell
47 Carillon
48 GS Santur
49 Organl
50 Organ2
51 Pop Organ 1
52 Detuned Or.1
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
61
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
Detuned Or.2
Church Org.1
Church Org.2
Church Org.3
Full Organ 4
Jazz Organ 1
Rock Organ 2
Reed Organ
Accordion Fr
Accordion It
GS Harmonica
Bandoneon
GS Nylon Gt.
Nylon Guitar
Nylon Gt.o
Ukulele
Steel-str.Gt
12-str.Gt
Mandolin
Jazz Guitar
GS Hawaiian
Clean Gt.
Chorus Gt.
Muted Gt.
Funk Gt.
Funk Gt.2
Overdrive Gt
GS Dist.Gt
Feedback Gt.
Gt.Harmonics
Gt. Feedback
GS Ac.Bass
GS Fing.Bass
GS Picked Bs
Fretless Bs.
Slap Bass
Slap Bass 2
SynthBass101
Synth Bass 1
Synth Bass 2
Synth Bass 3
Synth Bass 4
Rubber Bass
Violin
Slow Violin
Viola
Cello
Contrabass
Tremolo Str
PizzicatoStr
GS Harp
Timpani
GS Strings
Orchestra
GS Si.Str
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
Tone Name List
o
Syn.Strings!
Syn.Strings2
Syn.Strings3
Choir Aahs
Choir
Pop Voice
SynVox
OrchestraHit
GS Trumpet
GS Trombone
Trombone 2
Tuba
Muted Trumpet
French Horn
Fr.Horn 2
Brass 1
Brass 2
Synth Brass1
Synth Brass2
Synth Brass3
Synth Brass4
AnalogBrass1
AnalogBrass2
GS Sop.Sax
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
GS Oboe
English Horn
Bassoon
Clarinet
Piccolo
GS Flute
Recorder
Pan Flute
Bottle Blow
Shakuhachi
Whistle
Ocarina
Square Wave
Square
Sine Wave
Saw Wave
Saw
Doctor Solo
Syn.Calliope
Chiffer Lead
Charang
Solo Vox
5th Saw Wave
Bass & Lead
Fantasia
Warm Pad
Polysynth
Space Voice
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Tone Name List
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
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Bowed Glass
Metal Pad
Halo Pad
Sweep Pad
Ice Rain
Soundtrack
Crystal
Syn Mallet
Atmosphere
Brightness
Goblin
Echo Drops
Echo Bell
Echo Pan
Star Theme
Sitar
Sitar 2
Banjo
GS Shamisen
Koto
Taisho Koto
Kalimba
Bagpipe
Fiddle
Shanai
Tinkle Bell
Agogo
Steel Drums
Woodblock
Castanets
Taiko
Concert BD
Melo. Tom 1
Melo. Tom 2
Synth Drum
808 Tom
Elec Perc.
Reverse Cym.
Gt.FretNoise
Gt.Cut Noise
String Slap
Breath Noise
Fl.Key Click
Seashore
Rain
Thunder
Wind
Stream
Bubble
Bird
Dog
Horse-Gallop
Bird 2
Telephone 1
Telephone 2
DoorCreaking
Door
Scratch
Windchime
Helicopter
Car-Engine
Car-Stop
Car-Pass
Car-Crash
Siren
Train
Jetplane
Starship
Burst Noise
Applause
Laughing
Screaming
Punch
Heart Beat
Footsteps
Gun Shot
Machine Gun
Lasergun
Explosion
Piano 1*
Piano 2*
Piano 3*
Honky-tonk*
E.Piano 1*
E.Piano 2*
Harpsichord*
Clav.*
Celesta*
Glocken*
Music Box*
Vibraphone*
Marimba*
Xylophone*
Tubularbell*
Santur*
Organ 1*
Organ 2*
Pop Organ 1*
Rock Organ2*
ChurchOrg.1*
Reed Organ*
AccordionFr*
Harmonica*
Bandoneon*
Nylon-strGt*
Steel-strGt*
Jazz Guitar*
Clean Gt.*
Muted Gt.*
Funk Gt.*
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
OverdriveGt*
Dist.Guitar*
Gt.Harmo*
Acoustic Bs*
Fingered Bs*
Picked Bs.*
Fretless Bs*
Slap Bass 1*
Slap Bass 2*
Synth Bass1*
Synth Bass2*
Rubber Bass*
Violin*
Viola*
Cello*
Contrabass*
Tremolo Str*
Pizzicato*
Harp*
Timpani*
Strings”
SlowStrings*
Syn.Str 1*
Syn.Str 2*
Choir Aahs*
Pop Voice*
SynVox*
Orche.Hit*
Trumpet*
Trombone*
Tuba*
M.Trumpet*
FrenchHorns*
Brass 1*
SynthBrass1*
SynthBrass2*
A.Brass 1*
Soprano Sax*
Alto Sax*
Tenor Sax*
BaritoneSax*
Oboe*
EnglishHorn*
Bassoon*
Clarinet*
Piccolo*
Flute*
Recorder*
Pan Flute*
Bottle Blow*
Shakuhachi*
Whistle*
Ocarina*
Square Wave®
Saw Wave*
Tone Name List
EP
328 Doctor Solo*
329 SynCalliope*
330 ChifferLead*
331 Charang*
332 Solo Vox*
333 5th SawWave*
334 Bass € Lead*
335 Fantasia*
336 Warm Pad*
337 Polysynth*
338 Space Voice”
339 Bowed Glass*
340 Metal Pad*
341 Halo Pad*
342 Sweep Pad”
343 Ice Rain”
344 Soundtrack*
345 Crystal
346 Syn Mallet*
347 Atmosphere*
348 Brightness*
349 Goblin*
350 Echo Drops*
351 Star Theme*
352 Sitar*
353 Banjo*
354 Shamisen*
355 Koto*
356 Kalimba”
357 Bagpipe”
358 Fiddle?
359 Shanai*
360 Tinkle Bell*
361 Agogo”
362 Steel Drums*
363 Woodblock*
364 Taiko*
365 Melo.Tom 1*
366 Synth Drum”
367 ReverseCym.*
368 Fret Noise*
369 BreathNoise*
370 Seashore*
371 Bird*
372 Telephone 1*
373 Helicopter*
374 Applause*
375 Gun Shot*
* Tones with a “*" symbol appended
to their name may not play back
satisfactorily on other GS sound
generating devices.
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— See “Playing Drums from the Keyboard” (page 23).
When Drum Set has been selected, each key plays a different percussion sound.
*
1:STANDARD* 3:-ROOM" 4:POWER 5: ELECTRONIC
Bar Chime 1 | ee Bar Chime Bar Chime
Snare Roll woman Snare Rall Snare Roll
Finger Snap fe Finger Snap Finger Snap
High Q High Q High Q High Q
Siap Slap Slap Slap
Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [ЕХС7] Scratch Push [EXC7]
Scratch Pull [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Scratch Puli {ЕХС7] Scratch Puil [EXC?7]
Sticks Sticks Sticks Sticks
Square Click Square Click Square Click Square Click
Metronome Click Metronome Click Metronome Click Metronome Click
Metronome Beli Metronome Bell Metronome Beli Metronome Bell
Std Kick 2’ Kick1 Std Kick 2 Sid Kick 2
Kick 1 Room Kick MONDO Kick Elec BD
Side Stick Side Stick Side Stick Side Stick
Std Snr 1 Room Snr 1 Gated SD Elec SD
Hand Clap Hand Clap Hand Clap Hand Clap
Std Snr 2 Std Snr 1 Snare Drum 2 Gated SD
Low Tom 2 Room Low Tom 2’ Room Low Tom 2 Elec Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat ?* [EXC1] Closed Hi-hat 1' [EXC1] Closed Hi-hat 1 [EXC1] Closed Hi-hat 1 [EXC1]
Low Tom 1 Room Low Tom 1' Room Low Tom 1 Elec Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat 1' {EXC1] Pedal Hi-hat 1’ [EXC1] Pedal Hi-hat 1 {EXC1] Pedal Hi-hat 1 [EXC1]
Mid Tom 2 Room Mid Tom 2’ Room Mid Tom 2 Elec Mid Tom 2
Open Hi-hat 1 [EXC] Open Hi-hat 1° [EXC1] Open Hi-hat 1 [EXC] Open Hi-hat 1 (EXC1]
Mid Tom 1 Room Mid Tom 1’ Room Mid Tom 1 Elec Mid Tom 1
High Tom 2 Room Hi Tom 2 Room Hi Tom 2 Elec Hi Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1 Crash Cymbal 1 Crash Cymbal 1 Crash Cymbal 1
High Tom 1 Room Hi Tom 1’ Room Hi Tom 1 Elec Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal Chinese Cymbal Chinese Cymbal Reverse Cymbal
Ride Beli Ride Bel! Ride Bell Ride Beli
Tambourine Tambourine Tambourine Tambourine
Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal
Cowbell Cowbell Cowbell Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2 Crash Cymbal 2 Crash Cymbal 2 Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap Vibra-siap Vibra-slap Vibra-siap
Ride Cymbal 2 Ride Cymbal 2 Ride Cymbal 2 Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo High Bongo High Bongo High Bongo
Low Bongo Low Bongo Low Bongo Low Bongo
Mute High Conga Mute High Conga Mute High Conga Mute High Conga
Open High Conga Open High Conga Open High Conga Open High Conga
Low Conga Low Conga Low Conga Low Conga
High Timbale High Timbale High Timbale High Timbale
Low Timbale Low Timbale Low Timbale Low Timbale
High Agogo High Agogo High Agogo High Agogo
L.ow Agogo Low Agogo Low Agogo Low Agogo
Cabasa Cabasa Cabasa Cabasa
Maracas Maracas Maracas Maracas
Short Hi Whistle_ [EXC2] Short Hi Whistle [EXC2] Short Hi Whistle [EXC2] Short Hi Whistle [EXC2] |
Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3] Short Guiro [EXC3] Short Guiro [EXC3] Short Guiro [EXC3]
Long Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3]
Claves Claves Claves Claves
High Wood Block High Wood Block High Wood Block High Wood Block
Low Wood Block Low Wood Block Low Wood Block Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica {EXC4] Mute Cuica [EXC4] Mute Cuica [EXC4] Mute Cuica [EXC4]
Open Cuica [EXCA4) Open Cuica [EXCA4] Open Cuica TEXCA] Open Cuica [EXC4]
Mute Triangle [ЕХС5} Mute Triangle [EXCH] Mute Triangle [EXC5] Mute Triangle [ЕХС5]
Open Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [ЕХС5] Open Triangle [EXC5]
Shaker Shaker | Shaker Shaker
Jingle Bell Jingle Bell... Jingle Bell Jingle Bell
Bell Tree Bell Tree Bell Tree Bell Tree
Castanets Castanets Castanets Castanets
Mute Surdo {EXC6] Mute Surdo [EXCH] Mute Surdo EXCH] Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6]
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8:JAZZ
6:TR-808 7:DANCE 11:STADARD 9:BRUSH"
Bar Chime Bar Chime Bar Chime Bar Chime
Snare Roll Snare Roll Snare Roll Snare Roll
Finger Snap Finger Snap Finger Snap Finger Snap
High Q High Q High Q High Q
Siap Slap Siap Slap
Scratch Push [ЕХС7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7]
Scratch Pull [ЕХС7] Scratch Puli [EXC7] Scratch Pull {ЕХС7] Scratch Pull [EXC7]
Sticks Dance Snr 1 Sticks Sticks
Square Click Square Click Square Click Square Click
Metronome Click Metronome Click Metronome Click Metronome Click
Metronome Bell Metronome Bell Metronome Bell Metronome Bell
Std Kick 2 Kick 1 Std Kick 2 Kick 2
808 Bass Drum 1 808 Bass Drum 2 Std Kick 1 Kick 1
808 Rim Shot 808 Rim Shot Side Stick Side Stick
808 Snare Drum TR-809 Snr Snare Drum 1 Brush Tap
Hand Clap Hand Clap Hand Clap Brush Slap
Snare Drum 2 Dance Snr 2 Snare Drum 2 Brush Swirl
808 Low Tom 2 808 Low Tom 2 Low Tom 2 Brush Low Tom 2
808 CHH [EXC1] 808 CHH [EXC] Closed Hi-hat 1 [EXCH] Closed Hi-hat 2 [EXC1]
808 Low Tom 1 808 Low Tom 1 Low Tom 1 Brush Low Tom 1
808 CHH [EXCH] 808 CHH [EXC1]} Pedal Hi-hat 1 [EXC1] Pedal Hi-hat 2 [EXC1]
808 Mid Tom 2 808 Mid Tom 2 Mid Tom 2 Brush Mid Tom 2
808 OHH [EXC1] 808 OHH [EXC1] Open Hi-hat 1 [EXC1] Open Hi-hat 2 [EXC1]
808 Mid Tom 1 808 Mid Tom 1 Mid Tom 1 Brush Mid Tom 1
808 Hi Tom 2 808 Hi Tom 2 High Tom 2 Brush Hi Tom 2
808 Cymbai 808 Cymbal Crash Cymbal 1 Crash Cymbal 1
808 Hi Tom 1 808 Hi Tom 1 High Tom 1 Brush Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal Chinese Cymbal Chinese Cymbal Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell Ride Bell Ride Bell Ride Bell
Tambourine Tambourine Tambourine Tambourine
Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal
808 Cowbell 808 Cowbell Cowbell Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2 Crash Cymbal 2 Crash Cymbal 2 Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap Vibra-slap Vibra-siap Vibra-siap
Ride Cymbal 2 Rid mbal 2 Ride Cymbal 2 Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo High Bongo High Bongo High Bongo
Low Bongo Low Bongo Low Bongo Low Bongo
808 High Conga 808 High Conga Mute High Conga Mute High Conga
808 Mid Conga 808 Mid Conga Open High Conga Open High Conga
808 Low Conga 808 Low Conga Low Conga Low Conga
High Timbale High Timbale High Timbale High Timbale
Low Timbale Low Timbale Low Timbale Low Timbale
High Agogo High Agogo High Agogo High Agogo
Low Agogo Low Agogo Low Agogo Low Agogo
Cabasa Cabasa Cabasa Cabasa
808 Maracas 808 Maracas Maracas Maracas
Short Hi Whistle __[EXC2] Short Hi Whistie_ [EXC] Short Hi Whistle [EXC2] Short Hi Whistle __{EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3] Short Guiro [EXC3] Short Guiro [EXC3] Short Guiro [EXC3]
74 Long Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3]
808 Claves 808 Claves Claves Claves
76 High Wood Block High Wood Block High Wood Block High Wood Block
Low Wood Block Low Wood Block Low Wood Biock Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica [EXC4] Mute Cuica [EXC4] Mute Cuica [EXC4] Mute Cuica [EXC4}
Open Cuica [ЕХС4] Open Cuica [EXC4] Open Cuica [EXC4] Open Cuica [EXC4]
Mute Triangle {EXC5] Mute Triangle [ЕХС5] Mute Triangle {EXC5] Mute Triangle [EXC5]
Open Triangle 1ЕХС5] Open Triangle [EXC5] Open Triangle [EXCS] Open Triangle [EXCS]
Shaker Shaker Shaker
Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Ви Jingle Bell
Bell Tree Bell Tree Bell Tree Bell Tree
Castanets Castanets Castanets Castanets
Mute Surdo [EXC6] Mute Surdo [EXC6] Mute Surdo [EXCH] Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo {EXC6] Open Surdo [ЕХСб]
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10:ORCHESTRA 12:ROOM 13:BRUSH
Bar Chime Bar Chime Bar Chime
Snare Roli Snare Roll Snare Roll
Finger Snap Finger Snap Finger Snap
Close Hi-hat [EXC] High Q High Q
Pedal Hi-hat [EXCH] Slap Slap
Open Hi-hat (EXC1] Scratch Push [EXC7] | Scratch Push [EXC7]
Ride Cymbal Scratch Puli [EXC7] | Scratch Pull [ЕХС7]
Sticks Sticks Sticks
Square Click Square Click Square Click
Metronome Click Metronome Click Metronome Click
Metronome Bel! Metronome Bell Metronome Bell
Concert BD 2 Std Kick 2 Sid Kick 2
Concert BD 1 Std Kick 1 Std Kick 1
Side Stick Side Stick Side Stick
Concert SD Snare Drum 1 Brush Tap
Castanets Hand Clap Brush Siap
Concert SD Snare Drum 2 Brush Swirl
Timpani F Room Low Tom 2 Low Tom 2
Timpani F# Closed Hi-hat 1 IEXC1] | Closed Hi-hat 1 [EXCH
Timpani G Room Low Tom 1 Low Tom 1
Timpani G# Pedal Hi-hat 1 [EXC1] | Pedal Hi-hat 1 [EXCH]
Timpani A Room Mid Tom 2 Mid Tom 2
Timpani A# Open Hi-hat 1 {EXC1] | Open Hi-hat 1 [EXC]
Timpani B Room Mid Tom 1 Mid Tom 1
Timpani ¢ Room Hi Tom 2 High Tom 2
Timpani c# Crash Cymbal 1 Crash Cymbal 1
Timpani d Room Hi Tom 1 High Tom 1
Timpani d# Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 1
Timpani e Chinese Cymbal Chinese Cymbal
Timpani f Ride Bell Ride Bell
Tambourine Tambourine Tambourine
Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal
Cowbell Cowbell Cowbell
Concert Cymbal 2 Crash Cymbal 2 Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap Vibra-slap Vibra-slap
Concert Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 2 Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo High Bongo High Bongo
Low Bongo Low Bongo Low Bongo
Mute High Conga Mute High Conga Mute High Conga
Open High Conga Open High Conga Open High Conga
Low Conga Low Conga Low Conga
High Timbale High Timbale High Timbale
Low Timbale Low Timbale Low Timbale
High Agogo High Agogo High Agogo
Low Agogo Low Agogo Low Agogo
Cabasa Cabasa Cabasa
Maracas Maracas Maracas
Short Hi Whistle [EXC2] Short Hi Whistle __[EXC2] | _ Short Hi Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2] Long Low Whistle [EXC2] | Long Low Whistie [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3] Short Guiro [EXC3] | Short Guiro [EXC3]
Long Guiro [EXC3] Long Guiro [EXC3] | Long Guiro [EXC3]
Claves Claves Claves
High Wood Block High Wood Block High Wood Block
Low Wood Block Low Wood Block Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica [EXC4] Mute Cuica [EXC4] | Mute Cuica ¡EXCA]
Open Cuica [EXCA] Open Cuica [EXC4] | Open Cuica [EXCA]
Mute Triangle [EXC5] Mute Triangie [EXC5] | Mute Triangle [EXC5]
Open Triangle [ЕХС5] Open Triangle [EXC5] | Open Triangle [ЕХС5]
Shaker Shaker Shaker
ingle Bell Jingle Bell Jingle Bell
Bell Tree Bel! Tree Bel! Tree
Castanets Castanets Castanets
Mute Surdo [EXC6] Mute Surdo [EXC6] | Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6] Open Surdo [EXC6] | Open Surdo [EXCH]
Applause fe
: No sound.
: Will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.
Drum/SFX Set List
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* When SFX Set has bcen selected, each key plays a different sound effect.
2:SOUND EFFECT
High Q
Slap
Scratch Push [EXC7]
Scratch Pull [EXC7]
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Guitar sliding Finger
Guitar cutting noise (down)
Guitar cutting noise (up)
String slap of double bass
Fl.Key Click
Laughing
Screaming
Punch
Heart Beat
Footsteps
Footsteps?
Applause
Door Creaking
Door
Scratch
Wind Chimes
Car-Engine
Car-Stop
Car-Pass
Car-Crash
Siren
Train
Jetplane
Helicopter
Starship
Gun Shot
Machine Gun
Lasergun
Explosion
Dog
Horse-Gallop
Birds
Rain
Thunder
Wind
Seashore
Stream
Bubbie
Cat
[EXC] : will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.
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Appendices
— See “Creating a Rhythm Part with Ease” (P.84), “Copying a Rhythm Pattern” (P.93)
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No. Rhythm Pattern (Measure)
R-1 4/4 (1) name...
R-2 3/4 (1)
R-3 6/8 (1)
R-4 8Beat (1) 0
R-5 16Beat (1) ~~
R-6 Rock(1)
R-7 Ballad (1)
N R-8 Disco (1) EEE
R-9 R&B 1 (1)
R10 R&B 2 (1) nr crcrrcrerreretens
КИ Skip Beat(1) TT
- Ri3™ Shufie (1
R13 Triplet (1)
R14 March (1)
R15 Waltz (1)
R16 Swing (1)
R17 BossaNova (2)
R18 Samba (1)
R19 Rhumba (2)
R20 Mambo (2) 22
R21 Tango kr
I R22 Beguine (2) or
R23 Countin 1 (2)
R24 Countin 2 (2)
R25 C.InSwing (1)
R26 Ending 1 (1)
...R27 Ending 2 ()
R28 Sticks4/4 (1)
R29 Sticks3/4 (1)
R30 Sticks6/8 (1)
— See “A Introduction to the KR-277's Sounds and Songs-Demo Play” (page 19).
No. Title
Composer
1 Aria “ Make Thee Clean My Heart From Sin” from “ Matthew's Passion” A La One Phone
Quartet
J. S. Bach, Arranged by John Maul ©1998, Roland UK
2 Little Brown Jug EE
American Folksong ©1998, Roland Corporation
3 Jazz Organ
Music Brains ©1996, Roland Corporation
4 Greensleeves |
English Folksong ©1998, Roland Corporation
5 Kismet's Salsa: “The Polovtsian Dance” from Opera “Prince Igor” A La Salsa (Excerpt)
A. Borodin, Arranged by John Maul O1995, Roland Corporation
* Al! rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a
violation of applicable laws.
* No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT.
Profile
(
John Maul
John Maul is a musician, composer and arranger having graduated from the Royal
Academy of Music in London. John's work encompasses studio recordings and live per-
formances including work with top UK Jazz artists.
His writing credits include commercial music for BBC radio and television, as well as scor-
ing jazz and classical works.
Having been a product specialist for Roland U.K., John is now actively involved in music
software composing/ programming for both Roland Japan and various music publishers.
Quite recently his “Musical Picture Book”, a volume of original piano music encompass-
ing all standards of musical ability, which included the piano and orchestral accompani-
ment data in SMF format, was published and printed.
Music Brains
This is a music creating company established on April 3rd 1992 in Tokyo where it has
been mainly working. We make CD's, video BGM, CM, animation music, Karaoke, etc. in
our own recording studio. Also, we develop electronic musical instruments, send players,
publish manuals, etc. Regarding Roland SMF music files, we have created various titles
with the theme of searching reality in music, and have been highly estimated.
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Appendices
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
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: Change the metronome volume (p.
29)
: Hold down the [Metronome] button
and press the Value [+] or [-] button.
: Delete music recorded to track but-
tons (p. 34)
: While pressing the [Track] button,
press the Rec [ @ | button.
: Delete recorded songs (p. 34)
: While pressing the [Song] button,
press the Rec [ € ] button.
: Play back all the music files (All Song
Play, p. 42)
: While pressing the [Song] button,
press the Play [>] button.
: Transpose the keyboard (Key
Transpose, p. 51)
: While holding down the [Transpose]
button, press a key.
: While holding down the [Transpose]
button, press the Value [+] or [-] but-
ton.
: Goto the end of a song (p. 62)
: While holding down the Stop [ M]
button, press the Fwd [ »» | button .
: Check the location of markers (р.
63)
: Simultaneously press the [A] and [В]
buttons.
: Delete a marker (p. 64)
: While pressing the [Clear] button, press
the [A] button (or [B] button) .
: Move a marker (p. 64)
: While pressing the [A] button (or [B]
button), press the Fwd [ »» | or Bwd
[ << ] button.
- Move the region marked by mark-
ers A and B (p. 65)
: While simultaneously pressing both
the [A] and [B] buttons, press either
the Fwd [ »» lor Bwd [ << ] button.
You want to
Do this
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
You want to
Do this
: Return to the original tempo (p. 66)
: Simultaneously press the Tempo |-]
and [+] buttons.
: While pressing the [Tempo » ] button,
press the Reset [ He ] button.
: Defeat any tempo changes and
play back the song at one set
tempo (Tempo Mute, p. 67)
: While pressing the [Tempo » ] button,
press the Stop | M | button.
: Remove the tempo mute setting (p.
67)
: While pressing the [Tempo » | button,
press the Play [» ] button.
: Delete the sound of a part in the
16-track sequencer (p. 70)
: While pressing the Rec [ @ | button,
also press the [Transpose] button.
: Change the basic tempo of the
song (Writing to a Setup, p. 76)
: While pressing the Rec [ 6] button,
press the Reset [ Ha ] button.
: Get ready for tempo recording (p.
82)
: While pressing thc [Tempo | button,
press the Rec | € ] button.
: Undo the most recent editing oper-
ation (Undo, p. 90)
: While pressing the Reset [ Ha | button,
press the [Transpose] button.
: Delete a User Style you've created
(page 106)
: Hold down the [Disk/ User] button
and press the Rec [ € ] button.
: Cancel the transposition setting (p.
114)
: While pressing the [Transpose] but-
ton, press the Reset [| H | button.
What Are Music Files?
Music files contain information describing the details
of a musical performance, such as “the C3 key on a
keyboard was pressed for this amount of time, using
this amount of force.”By inserting the floppy disk into
the disk drive on the KR-277, the performance infor-
mation is sent from the floppy disk to the piano, and
played faithfully by the piano. This is different than a
CD, since the music file does not contain a recording
of the sound itself. This makes it possible to erase cer-
tain parts, or to change instruments, tempos and keys
freely, allowing you to use it in many different ways.
Regarding Copyright
Use of the song data supplied with the Music Style
Disk attached to this product for any purpose other
than private, personal enjoyment without the permis-
sion of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.
Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in
a secondary copyrighted work without the permission
of the copyright holder.
The KR-277 allows you to
use the following music files
Floppy disks saved on a Roland MT Series, or
Roland Piano Digital HP-G/KR Series instrument
Roland Digital Piano Compatible music files
Roland's original music file is made specifically for
practicing the piano. Some follow an instructional cur-
riculum, allowing for a complete range of lessons,
such as “practicing each hand separately” or “listening
to only the accompaniment.”
SMF Music files (720KB/1.44MB format)
SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) use a standard format for
music file that was formulated so that files containing
music file could be widely compatible, regardless of
the manufacturer of the listening device. An enormous
variety of music is available, whether it be for listening,
for practicing musical instruments, for Karaoke, etc.
If you wish to purchase SMF music files, please con-
sult the retailer where you purchased your KR-277.
* Before using music files, read p.40, “Listening to Music Files”.
SMF with Lyrics SME
“SMF with Lyrics” refers to SMF (Standard MIDI File)
that contains the lyrics. When music files carrying the
“SMF with Lyrics” logo are played back on a compati-
ble device (one bearing the same logo), the lyrics will
appear in its display.
About the KR-277 Sound
Generator
The KR-277 come equipped with GM2 / GS sound
generators.
GENERAL
General MIDI MIDI
The General MIDI is a set of recommendations which
secks to provide a way to go beyond the limitations of
proprietary designs, and standardize the MIDI capa-
bilities of sound generating devices. Sound generating
devices and music files that meets the General MIDI
standard bears the General MIDI logo. Music files
bearing the General MIDI logo can be played back
using any General MIDI sound generating unit to pro-
duce essentially the same musical performance.
General MIDI 2 Midig
The upwardiy compatible General MIDI 2 recommen-
dations pick up where the original General MIDI left
off, offering enhanced expressive capabilities, and
even greater compatibility.
Issues that were not covered by the original General
MIDI recommendations, such as how sounds are to be
edited, and how effects should be handled, have now
been precisely defined. Moreover, the available
sounds have been expanded.
General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are capa-
ble of reliably playing back music files that carry either
the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo.
In some cases, the conventional form of General MID],
which does not include the new enhancements, is
referred to as "General MIDI 1" as a way of distin-
guishing it from General MIDI 2.
GS Format SS
The GS Format is Roland's set of specifications for
standardizing the performance of sound generating
devices. In addition to including support for every-
thing defined by the General MIDI, the highly compat-
ible GS Format additionally offers an expanded num-
ber of sounds, provides for the editing of sounds, and
spells out many details for a wide range of extra fea-
tures, including effects such as reverb and chorus.
Designed with the future in mind, the GS Format can
readily include new sounds and support new hard-
ware features when they arrive.
Since it is upwardly compatible with the General
MIDI, Roland's GS Format is capable of reliably play-
ing back GM Scores equally as well as it performs GS
music files (music files that have been created with the
GS Format in mind).
This product supports both the General MIDI 2 and
the GS Format, and can be used to play back music
files carrying either of these logos.
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Appendices
<Keyboard>
88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Mechanism)
Touch Sensitivity
Preset : 3 levels, User : 60 levels
Keyboard Mode
Whole
Split (adjustable split point)
Layer
Arranger
Piano Style Arranger
Manual Drums /SFX
<Sound Source>
Conforms to GM2/GS
Max. Polyphony
64 Voices
Tones
8 groups 447 variations
(incl. 12 drum sets, 1 SFX set)
Temperament
7 types, selectable tonic
Stretched Tuning
2 types
Master Tuning
415.35Hz-466.2Hz (0.1 HZ Steps)
Transpose
Key Transpose (-6-+5 Half-steps)
Playback Transpose (-24-+24 Half-steps)
Effects
Reverb (8 types, Stepless adjustable)
Chorus (8 types)
Sympathetic Resonance, Rotary and 32 other
types
<Arranger>
Music Styles
Internal: 11 groups
124 styles x 2 types (Style Orchestrator)
Data Disk: 30 Styles
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Programmable Music Styles
Style Converter
Melody Intelligence
18 types
User Programs
Internal: 11
Floppy Disk: Max. 99 sets
Control
Start/Stop
Intro/Ending
Sync. Start
Fill In (Variation/ Original)
Melody Intelligence
Break
Leading Bass
<Composer>
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: 10 levels
Metronome Pattern: 11 patterns
Sounds: 4 types
Tracks
5/16 tracks
Song
1 song
Note Storage
Approx. 30,000 notes
Tempo
Quarter note = 20-250
Resolution
120 ticks per quarter note
Recording Method
Realtime (Replace, Mix, Auto Punch In, Manual
Punch In, Loop, Tempo)
Step (On Chord Sequence mode)
Beat Map
Edit
Copy, Quantize, Delete, Insert, Erase, Transpose,
Part Exchange, Note Edit, PC Edit
Main Specifications
Rhythm Pattern
30 types
Control
Song Select, Reset, Stop, Play, Rec, Bwd, Fwd, All
song Play, Track Select, Playback Balance,
Marker Set, Repeat, Count In, Tempo Mute
<Disk Drive/Disk Storage>
3.5 inch Micro Floppy Disk Drive
Disk Format
720 K bytes (2DD) /1.44 M bytes (ZHD)
Songs
Max. 99 songs
Note Storage
Approx. 120,000 notes (2DD)
Approx. 240,000 notes (2HD)
Playable Software
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1)
Roland Original Format (i-format)
Save
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)
Roland Original Format (i-format)
<Others>
Rated Power Output
30Wx2
Speakers
20cm x 2
Display
Beat Indicator, Large Custom LCD, Bouncing Ball
Language
English/Japanese
Lyric
Yes (Built-in Display, MIDI Out)
Control
Volume, Brilliance
One Touch Play
One Touch Piano, One Touch Organ, One Touch
Arranger
Pedals
Damper
Soft (Function assignable)
Sostenute (Function assignable)
Other Functions
Panel Lock
Connectors
Output jacks (L/Mono, R)
Input jacks (L/Mono, К)
Headphone jack x 2 (Stereo)
MIDI In connector
MIDI Out connector
Computer connector
Pedal connector (8 pin DIN type)
Power Supply
AC 117 V/AC 230 V/AC 240 V
Power Consumption
60 W (117 V) /60 W (230 V) /60 W (240 V)
Cabinet Finish
Satin Mahogany
Dimensions {Including the stand)
1,449 (W) x 524 (D) x 884 (H) mm
57-1/16 (W) x 20-11/16 (D) x 34-13/16 (H) inches
Weights(Including the stand)
61.9 kg/136 Ibs 8 oz
Accessories
Owner's manual
Power Cord
Music Style Disk
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifica-
tions and/or appearance of this unit are subject to
change without prior notice.
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Arrange
This is an abbreviation of “arrangement.” It refers to
changes that have been made in an original tune, by
adding a ncw accompaniment or by changing the
instruments used.
Automatic Accompaniment
The KR-277 automatically plays accompaniment
when just a few keys in the lower section of the key-
board are pressed to specify the chord. This is called
the “One-touch Arranger” (p.24).
Basic Settings
The settings determined initially for each song, such
as the Tone and volume level for cach individual Part,
the basic tempo, and so on, are called “basic settings.”
With the KR-277, you can temporarily change the
basic song settings of Tone, volume level, panpot,
reverb, and chorus for each Part, and listen to the
resulting song. You can also change these basic set-
tings as well as the basic setting for the basic tempo
(page 75).
Bouncing Ball
The flashing dot that moves in a semicircular pattern
across the screen of the KR-277 is called a “bouncing
ball” (p.14).
Chord
Two or more notes sounding at the same time (p.26,
61).
Division
The six performance states that make up a Music
Style are called “Divisions” (page 54).
Drum Set
A Drum Set is a collection of percussive instrument
sounds. With drum sets, a different sound can be
heard for each key on the keyboard. The special
effects sound set is called the “SFX Set” (p.23).
Edit
Editing is to change the song you have recorded, such
as by erasing part of the song, or copying a measure
(p.89).
Ending
This is the last part of the accompaniment. When you
stop playing the Automatic Accompaniment, the KR-
277 plays an ending appropriate for the style (p. 26).
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Ensemble
A combined performance of two or more instruments
is called an “ensemble.”
Intro
This is the introductory portion of an Automatic
Accompaniment performance. The KR-277 plays an
intro ideally suited to each style when it starts playing
the Automatic Accompaniment (p.25). |
Key Touch
This is the sensation of heaviness—the “touch”—of
the keys when the keyboard is played.
The KR-277 sixty levels of adjustment (p.112).
Layer Play
Playing with two different tones on a key simultane-
ously is called “Layer Play” (p.45).
Music Style
Music Styles are performance patterns in various
musical genres. A Music Style is played automatically
in accord with the specified chord using the KR-277's
One-touch Arranger Function (p.25,53).
Part
On the KR-277, “Part” can have two different mean-
ings. One meaning refers to a performance part (p.54),
such as the right-hand part of a piano song. The other
refers to the 16 parts in the 16-track sequencer (p.71).
Pickup
A song with a pickup does not start on the first beat
(p.80).
Playback
The KR-277 plays back the performance information
(p.41).
PU (Pickup)
A song that does not start on the first beat starts with
what is called a pickup. When playing a pickup song,
the measures will be shown in the display as “PU, 1,
2...” (p.41). |
Save
Saving is storing the recorded performance data onto
a floppy disk (p.38).
Sound Generator
The sound generator of the KR-277 supports
GM2/GS, and can play more than 400 different
sounds (p.143).
Glossary
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Split
The division of the keyboard into upper and lower
zones is referred to as “split,” and different tones can
be played in the keys on different sides of the key that
acts as the boundary between the upper part and
lower part (p.48).
Standard Pitch
The pitch of the sound created by playing the middle
A on the keyboard is called the “standard pitch.”
Changing the standard pitch of the KR-277 is called
“Master Tuning,” and tuning to other musical instru-
ment is called “Tuning” (p.112).
Tone
Tones are the musical instruments or effect sounds
stored in the internal memory of the KR-277. The dis-
play shows “TONE” (p.44).
Tuning Curves
Graphic representations of the changes in pitch of the
equally-tempered tuning versus those of actual tun-
ings are called tuning curves (p.114).
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DIGITAL PIANO Date : Mar. 1, 2000
Model KR-277 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.00
. Transmitted Recognized Remarks
Function...
Basic Default -16
Channel Changed 1-16 —16
Default Mode 3 Mode 3
Mode Messages X Mode 3, 4(M=1) “2
Aitered de AA ie die de he
Note 15—113 0-127
Number . True Voice AAA EA 0-1 27
Note ON O O
velocity Note OFF x 8n v=64 x
After Key's X O *1
Touch Ch's X O 1
Pitch Bend X O
0,32 | O O *1 Bank select
11 O *4 O *1 Modulation
51 O *q O *1 Portamento time
6,38 | O *1 O “1 Data entry
71 0 O *1 Volume
107 O *1 O *1 Panpot
Control 111 0 1 O “1 Expression
Change 64 | O О 1 Hold 1
65 | O *1 O *1 Portamento
66 | O О “1 Sostenuto
67 | О O *1 Soft
84; O *1 O *1 Portamento controi
91] O O (Reverb) *1 Effect1 depth
931 0 O (Chorus) *1 Effect3 depth
98, 99 | O *1 O *1 NRPN LSB, MSB
100, 101 7 O *4 O *1 RPN LSB, MSB
Prog 0-127 O
Change ; True # TT 0-127 Program number 1-128
System Exclusive O O
: Song Pos X X
System : Song Sel X X
Common
: Tune X X
System : Clock O X
Real Time : Commands X X
: All sound off X O (120, 126, 127)
: Reset all controilerst X O
Aux : Local Control X O
Message : All Notes OFF X O (123-125)
: Active Sense O O
: Reset X X
Notes *1 Ox is selectable by SysEx.
* 2 Recognized as M=1 even if M=1.
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY
150
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO
O : Yes
X : No
A
All Song Play... ee 42
ATTANELT coccinea cree sae sarees 24
Automatic Accompaniment.........................en... 24, 53
Arrangement .................eneeecconrre nee 59
B
Bass Tone cocoon 119
Beat..................eeeieieciee certs 28
Beat MAP ener ene eee 83
Beat Incicator ..................=.r.e..ermecee re e Dee 14
Blank Recording..................m.e.rmeeeee eee 71
Bouncing Ball................ e... menes 14,121
Break .................eeinecicecee im e e e e e eee ee 109
Brilliance..................eeeniveccareeoeeoe remera ace eee coo nnen canes 19
Bwd(Backward).............................erei ee ere 62
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Chord IntelligeniCe esse 61
Chord TONE everett rie er eee 119
Chorus Effect..................ee.eeeenerce rr REER EEE 46, 115
Chorus Send LEVEL DD 76
Computer Switch ............... enemies 123
Connectors ...............e.e.eesceccenniic nero enero. 123
Copy
Measure ...............e...eeercecioreireccencrr re e ee 91
Rhythm Pattern essen EEE 93
Count IN coerce erroneo. 67
CUTSOT ……..….…rrrerseveercennersassurnnsererenstercecrensensanannncen ces 14
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Delete |
Measure ......................ienenicacor rene recen reee eee. 96
Recording Song... rer EEE EEE EEE EEK EEE 34
Recording Track ...............eereecerneereeenne eee 34
Disk Song ers re EEE EEE RUE EEE 108
User Style ...............cnvnmenmnennen menear 108
User PrOgram..….…..…..…eereresemenannentantannçentennns 108
Demo Play... nene ares 19
DS DU 35
Display woe eee Deere 14
DiVision ................-.esceccecucrcrecacoo reee ere rare n reee. 54
Drum Set ..........e.e..neenrecoovererasceceosenoreecosooenenremenvncararecee 23
E
Ба …..….…ecrucsercenrererrrrnererserennsrevrerannceranantersreae resserre 89
Effects ….….......…..…cvcccrecrrarresane camera nssrsenascaneraeens arme crane 46
Eject Button............e........ nee nine e 35
Ending …………rrerserreraensensencenesererenrenenerrrrereeanse 26, 58
Ensembile..................... escena e e eee 70
| icanero erro. 98
F
Factory Preset een 122
Fade In/QuéE..............ee.eenreneneeier recen on enenrane nene 109
Fill An... eee eenecernecennereeoeonerreneecaceaonecercanerrerenee econo. 26, 59
Floppy Disk coon, 35
Format overeat 36
FWA(Forward) ovine ner eee ee 62
G
General MIDI...................eecemin cere 145
(€) ¡[TO OT 109
GS eerste erasers sere ace eececrecene 145
H
Head phone ….…..…nescessrerrenantesvantennesenenssenvescencaens 18
|
IST bares nce oo nan anenenenco narcos 97
ÍNtro ...........e.eeccavecaccoro ner ee Der enereren ener reee reee. 25, 56
K
KEY otter sees 114
Key Touch... encerrona eres 112
Key TrANspoOse ….………..….…ecsrenesernennennennnnmnnnnn 51
L
Language... nen 121
Layer. ee, 45
Leading BaSS essen eee EEE 109
Local On/Off... eerie RUE 125
Loop Record Besserer ee 78
LOWE «ieee errr erence esa vee s 48
LYTIC oii erne nene arecrconerernere. 121
N
Note Edit .….…..…....…ererranenmeensenennennantnanannnnn 102
M
Marke@r ….…………secrrerrensenmeersrnnerarnsaneren sense neran sac eanmen se 63
Master Tunis ee, 112
Melody Intelligence ………….…….…..……rerarerereseansensenes 60
Memory Backup... ERDE 122
MEtTONOME eevee eres ese ese esas 28
Metronome Pattern.....................——... eee ee HET EEE RER 116
MIDI............emenicconienenareeenrerecanarnerenereneeornecacrneenerereeae 124
TITCIO) | (E 75
MIX Recording ..................cuemeen enana een 77
Music Styl@..….….……ereerrmenceenentennsntennnçnsnŒtsnnnnnnn 53
Music Fil®s …………….….…rinirrerearersensrrreranescensencareass 41, 145
MULE. cere creer secre reese aera 68
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Octave SRiff...........e..eeerncrercaceciezererenreneneneneon ne renen menea 118
One Touch Program Arranger... rrE 24
One Touch Program Organ............1..e=.= eee 21
One Touch Program Piano ............ mmm. 20
P
Panel Lock... reserves essen 111
Panpot....iciiir 76
Part
16 Track Sequencer ….….…………eereenenenennen 71
Миз!с бу... ненненоненноннннноненнннненннннннненененннннне 54
Music Files coerce ee sean 69
Part EXCHANGE ......……….…aceuccecesrecranenrenencenisens cc eece0ee 101
PC Edit.….….......….crercosoriereanssssrncesreren ser renrenaenen ene 103
1 eras 16
Piano Style Arranger... Er EEE NEE 61
Program CHANGE ………iesrerererensenenençenennen 103, 126
Protect TaD ….…...…....…iuser-erecrierseraeresrenereneranen ser era seuves 37
PU(PicK UP).………rcerrrererenennseesenenssanesarcenarerere care 80
Punch In Recording ................eeeereennree en 79
Q
Quantize ................eeeeeeeviirer enero en eones 95
R
Recording ............wmeeerercee eres 30, 70
REpeat…………rereremenennennennnnnnnnnnnnmnnnnnnnnnnnennn 64
Replace Recording ass nee 77
REVErD Effect. oo EEE e De 46, 115
Reverb Send Level ....................e.eeceernaninció enn. 76
Rhythm Pattern …………eresrenmereniennensenençanesnes 84, 93
Ко!агу ЕНес!........оооенононаненненонненненннннннннененнннннняннннннее 22
5
Save
Performance Data ….……….…....…cerrerverssenrasenenrnnnnce 38
User StYl@ …….…rccorercrssenmenmaressenenesevarersensesceneecss 107
User Program... ne 110
Sequencer(16 Track Sequencer) ......................—— 69
SEX Set................eneceercon secre nooo eericac er tceccearecencerenen.. 23
SME ...nn.nen.nrcecerecenarieaneecererecaceneneece terre nrenenoo ene rereee. 145
Song Edit... nee eee eee 89
Song Play.........e..e.ereeemeener rare ea re 40
SOUND EFFECTS............e..eeeeieecriconeocenorennesemencon eee. 23
Sound Generator ............ ever eri ee 145
Split ........... nene nene rene nee reee 48
Split Point... nee ee 120
Standard MIDI Files ................ev12..erreeceneice e 145
Standard Pitch .................eer.ee0eereeencieccerenenener ene 112
Stretch Curves ................execicin eevee anaes, 114
Stretch TUNING cece, 114
SEYIE coer 24 - 53
Style Button.…....…eeesceemeensesneenennennçenensennens 53
152
Style Converter... er EEE EEE EHE 106
SYNC STATL coors 56
Sympathetic Resonance ...............-..21.meeneneereiee nens 47
T
Tempo.............eemenmn erre e 29, 66
Tempo Recording .…………serenennnennnennnnn 81
Tempo Mute …………eennçanenençennnnbennnnnnn 67
Temperament au... sees 113
TONE …......……orcsrorrersarsrameserencesmernanreenreeresrsecarecse ce racenennes 44
Track Button... erre eee 30
Transpose
Key Transpose ………scnenenenennaensnnnnnnnn 51
Playback Transpose au. ee 114
16 Part...............e.einacin enero rentar eee 100
Tuning
Stretch TUNING cov ee 114
Master Tuning essen rennen ees 112
U
Undo .......... meine recerca erre een e eran 90
Upper .…..…..….…seeeenmnmenennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 48
User Style rn 106
User Program .….….escaserseneencienmenennnnen=en ones 110
V
VeloCH Yes anee. 102
Volume
Master .................ereineemnacica ener rre aerea 19
Metronome...............e.=.eminiecer eee nee EURE 29
Music Style ...............emcinnecee nine eee 105
16 Part............. eee eee nee De Dee 75
Volume Balance
Between the song (Accompaniment) and the
Keyboard .......erssnsenseneneennnsntnentennnnnn 27
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Information
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as
shown below.
EGYPT
Al Fanny Trading Office
Р.О. Вох 2904,
El Horrieh Heliopolos, Cairo,
EGYPT
TEL: (02) 4185531
REUNION
Maison FO - YAM Marcel
25 Rue Jules MermanZL
Chausron - BP78 97401
Ste Clotilde REUNION
TEL: 2R 79 1h
SOUTH AFRICA
That Other Music Shop
(PTY) Ltd.
11 Melle Street (Cnr Melle and
juta Strect)
Braamfontein 2001
Republic of SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: (011) 403 4105
Paul Bothner (PTY) Ltd.
17 Werdmuller Centre Claremont
7700
Republic af SOUTH AFRICA
P.O. Box 23032
Claremont, Cape Town
SOUTH AFRICA, 7735
TEL: (021) 64 40530
CHINA
Beijing Xinghai Musical
Instruments Co., Ltd.
6 Huangmuchang Chao Yang
District, Beijing, CHINA
TEL: (010) 6774 7491
HONG KONG
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
Service Division
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen
Wan, New Territories,
HONG KONG
TEL: 2415 091
INDIA
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.
409, Nirman Kendra Mahataxmi
Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin
Moses Road, Mumbai-100011,
INDIA
TEL: (U22) 498 3079
INDONESIA
PT Citra Inti Rama
M1. Cideng Timur No. 155-150
lakarta Pusat
INDONESIA
TEL: (021) 6324170
KOREA
Cosmos Corporation
Service Station
261 2nd Floor Nak-Won Arcade
Jong-Ro ku, Seoul, KOREA
TEL: (02) 742 8844
MALAYSIA
Bentley Music SDN BHD
140 & 142, Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
TEL: (13) 2443333
PHILIPPINES
G.A. Yupangco € Co. Inc.
339 Gil |. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
PHILIPPINES
TEL: (02) 899 9801
154
SINGAPORE
Swee Lee Company
150 Sims Drive,
SINGAPORE 387381]
TEL: 748-1689
CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE
LTD
Bik 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E.
#02-214H, SINGATORE 489580
TEL: 243 9555
TAIWAN
ROLAND TAIWAN
ENTERPRISE CO, LTD.
Room 5, 91. No, 1172 Chung Shan
N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN,
ROC,
TEL: (02) 2561 3339
THAILAND
Theera Music Co. , Lid.
330 Verng NakornKasem, Sui 2,
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND
TEL: (02) 2248821
VIETNAM
Saigon Music
138 Tran Quang Khai St,
District |
Ho Chi Minh City
VIETNAM
TEL: (08) 814-4068
AUSTRALIA/
NEW ZEALAND
AUSTRALIA
Roland Corporation
Australia Pty., Ltd.
38 Campbell Avenue
Dee Why West, NSW 2099
AUSTRALIA
TEL: (02) 9982 8266
NEW ZEALAND
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47 Mt. Eden Road, Mt. Eden,
Auckland 3, NEW ZEALAND
TEL: (09) 3098 715
CENTRAL/LATIN
AMERICA
ARGENTINA
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.
Florida 656 2nd Floor
Office Number 206A
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA, CP1005
TEL: (54-11) 4- 391-6057
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Roland Brasil Ltda.
R. Coronel Qctaviano da Silveira
203 05522-010
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TEL: (011) 3743 9377
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Comercial Fancy S.A.
Avenida Rancagua 40330
Providencia Santiago, CHILE
TEL: 56-2-373-#100
EL SALVADOR
OMNI MUSIC
75 Avenida Notre y Alameda
fuan Pablo 2 No. 4010
San Salvador, EL SALVADOR
TEL: (505) 26241788
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Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.
Av. Toluca No. 323 Col. Olivar de
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TEL: (825) nal 94 80
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Productos Superiores, S.A.
Apartado 655 - Panama 1
REP. DE PANAMA
TEL: (507) 270-2200
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Todo Musica
Cuarcim 1488, Montevideo,
URUGUAY
TEL; 5482-924-2335
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Musicland Digital C.A,
Av. Francisco de Miranda,
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VENEZUELA
TEL: (02) 285 9218
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Memenostrasse + FO. Box 74,
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(Westerlo) BELGIUM
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TEL: (94682 4020
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Handelsgesellschaft mbH.
Osistrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt,
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TEL: (040) 52 60040
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STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light
155, New National Road
26422 Palras, GREECE
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Intermusica Ltd.
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H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY
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Audio House, Belmont Court,
Donnybrook, Dublin 4,
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Slami Music Company
Sadojava-Triumfalnaja st., 16
103006 Moscow, RUSSIA
TEL: 095 209 2193
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Calle Bolivia 236 089720 Barcelona,
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Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.
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Gerberstrasse 3, CH-4410 Liestal,
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TEL: (061) 921 1615
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Mira Str. 197108
P.O. Box 180
295400 Munkachevo, UKRAINE
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Atlantic Close, Swansea
Enterprise Park SWANSEA
ЗА7 ЧН,
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: (01792) 700139
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BAHRAIN
Moon Stores
Bab Al Bahrain Road,
Р.Ю. Вох 0077
State of BAHRAIN
TEL: 211 (005
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Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.
17 Diagorou St, P.O. Box 2046,
Nicosia CYPRUS
TEL: (02) 453 426
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Halilit P. Greenspoon &
Sons Lid.
8 Retzif Fa'aliva Hashnya SE.
Tel-Aviv-Yaho ISRAEL
TEL: (03) 6823666
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Chahine Building, Achrafieh
Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: {01} 3357990
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OHI Electronics € Trading
Co. LLC
PO, Bos 650 Muscat
Sultanate of OMAN
TEL: 959085
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Badie Studio & Stores
Р.О), Вых 62,
DOHA QATAR
TEL: 423554
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aDawliah Universal
Electronics APL
PO. Box 2154 ALKHOBAR 31952,
SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: (03) 596 2081
SYRIA
Technical Light & Sound
Center
Khaled bn Al Walid St.
Р.О. Вох 13520
Damascus - SYRIA
TEL: {011} 2235 384
TURKEY
Barkat Muzik aletleri ithalat
ve ihracat limited ireketi
Siraselviler Cad. Billurcu Sok.
Muradelie Cikmezc No, 11-13
Taksim. Istanbul. TURKEY
TEL: 10212) 2404324
U.A.E.
Zak Electronics & Musical
instruments Co,
Zabeel Road, Al Sheroog Blig..
No, 14, Grand Floor DUBAI
UAE
PO. Box 8050 DUBAI, UA.E.
TEL: (04) 360715
(NORTH AMERICA)
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(Head Office)
S480 Parkwood Way Richmond
B.C, VaV 2M4 CANADA
TEL: (0604) 270 6626
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(Toronto Office)
Unit 2, 108 Woodbine Downs
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TEL: ((H16) 213 9707
U. 5. A.
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Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
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TEL: (323) 890 3700
As of June 11, 1999
For EU Countries
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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 1f this equipment does cause harmful interference lo radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—~ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
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This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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Cet appareil numérique de Ia classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Régiement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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UPC 71672878
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