Roland RD-700 - Manual (Page 6)

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Main Features
Progressive Hammer Action
The RD-700 features a “progressive hammer action,” a new
and even more advanced form of Roland's popular keyboard
hammer action that realistically reproduces the comfortable,
natural touch of a grand piano. Basic percussive and damper
functions are also improved, recreating the subtle changes in
touch occurring between registers as you move across the
keyboard.
In addition, the progressive hammer action keyboard has
been designed with consideration given to the environment,
and the hammer section is completely lead-free.
New Piano Tones
The RD-700's authentic piano Tones feature wide dynamic
range and rich expressive power. It is also furnished with a
wealth of electronic piano, organ, string, synth pad, and
other Tones that allow you to use the instrument as a stage
piano. Once you try it onstage, you'll come to fully
understand its capabilities.
Also included is a “Piano Edit” function that allows you to
make subtle changes to the piano Tones, allowing you to
create Tones for all kinds of performance situations (p. 66).
A Full 128 Voices
The RD-700 features 128-voice polyphony, with all sounds
available in every performance mode. Enjoy natural
performances even when layering multiple sounds.
Simple Push-Button Operation
You can access Split and Layer modes and carry out other
main operations simply by pressing a single button (p. 41).
Furthermore, pressing the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button lets
you immediately switch to the settings most suited for piano
performances, regardless of the mode or settings currently in
effect (p. 35).
Full-Graphic LCD Screen
The panel includes a high-visibility fully graphic liquid
crystal display. This allows you to carry out operations
smoothly while viewing Tone names and other information
in the easy-to-read LCD screen.
High-Quality Effects
In addition to favorite Roland synthesizer and XV Series
multi-effects, the RD-700 also features a sympathetic
resonance effect that reproduces the resonance of an acoustic
piano. You can also get realistic tone changes by pressing the
damper pedal (p. 76). And the digital equalizer lets you make
an even wider range of Tone adjustments (p. 73).
Equipped With Organ Tone Wheel
Sound Generator
For organ Tones, the RD-700 comes equipped with an organ
Tone wheel sound generator used in the Roland Combo
Organ VK-7. This sound generator lets you recreate organ
sounds, changing the level of each footage (p. 75).
Rhythm and Arpeggiator Functions
You can play back Rhythm patterns and perform arpeggios
with the press of a single button.
Enjoy a variety of performance techniques, with backing
using realistic drum sounds for a real session feel, arpeggios
and cutting you get just by playing the chords, and more (p.
49, p. 51).
Fast MIDI Control
You can also control various functions, such as adjusting
volume levels and selecting Tones, simply and easily from an
external MIDI device. This provides fast and intuitive control
when using the keyboard on stage (p. 59).
Expandability
You can install up to two SRX Series Wave Expansion
Boards, a favorite for use with Roland's XV Series.
Starting with the “SRX-02 Concert Grand” Tone, you can
enjoy performing with the most up-to-date Tones available
as they are continually released (p. 15).
Sophisticated Design
The great-looking titanium-colored instrument body makes
for a top-class onstage image. With simple rear cable
connections, the design also shows that due consideration
has been given to operability.
GM/GM2 Compatible
The RD-700 is compatible with both General MIDI and
General MIDI 2 standards. When working with music files
that conforms to General MIDI and/or General MIDI 2 (GM
scores), you can combine the RD-700 with a sequencer, and
use the RD-700 to play back the data.
Convention Used in This Manual
• Words enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate panel
buttons.
Example: [SPLIT] indicates the SPLIT button.
• (p. **) indicates a reference page
• The explanations in this manual include illustrations that
depict what should typically be shown by the display.
Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer,
enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer
sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not
always match what appears in the manual.
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