Roland Prelude - Manual (Page 22)

22
Keyboard Mode Functions
Audio data cannot be transposed.
3. Hold down [TRANSPOSE], and use the VALUE dial to
specify the desired value.
[TRANSPOSE] will light if the setting is anything other than C.
By holding down [TRANSPOSE] and using OCTAVE [ ]
[ ], you can change the Transpose value regardless of
where the cursor is located.
While a Music Style is playing (p. 24), the matching harmony
is automatically added to the notes you are playing in the
Upper Part. This function is called “Melody Intelligence.”
Those automatic harmonies are based on the chords you play
in the lower section.
The Melody Intelligence function will be on when you turn
[MELODY INTELL] on (button lit).
The Melody Intelligence function is only available while the
[STYLE] button lights.
Selecting the type of harmony
1. Press [MELODY INTELL] so the button is lit.
When you play something in the Upper Part, harmony is
added.
2. Press and hold [MELODY INTELL], and turn the VALUE dial
to select the Melody Intelligence type.
3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Main screen.
4. To turn the Melody Intelligence off, press [MELODY INTELL]
so its light goes out.
It’s convenient to use the metronome when you’re practicing a
new song.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Use [ ] [ ] to select “System” then press [ENTER].
3. Use [ ] [ ] to select “METRONOME” page, and use
[ ] [ ] to select a parameter.
4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the value.
5. When you’ve finished making settings, press [EXIT].
This setting is saved to the System memory.
“Performance Functions and Effects” (p. 34)
“Editing a Tone” (p. 38)
“Master Tune” (p. 45)
“System Transpose*” (p. 45)
KBD Trans
The sound of the keyboard will
be transposed.
OFF, ON
C→
The transposed pitch (–5~+6
semitones)
F#, G,
G#, A,
Bb, B, C,
C#, D, Eb,
E, F
Adding Harmony to the Upper
Tone
(MELODY INTELL)
Parameter Value
Type
DUET, ORGAN, COMBO, STRINGS, CHOIR,
BLOCK, BIG BAND, COUNTRY,
TRADITIONAL, BROADWAY, GOSPEL, RO-
MANCE, LATIN, COUNTRY GUITAR, COUN-
TRY BALLAD, WALTZ ORGAN, OCTAVE TYPE
1, OCTAVE TYPE 2
Parameter Explanation Value
Using the Metronome
Parameter Value Explanation
Metronome
Switch
OFF, ON Turns the metronome on/off.
Metronome
Mode
Specifies how the metronome will be
sounded.
ALWAYS
The metronome will sound at
all times if it is turned on.
REC
The metronome will sound
only while you’re recording a
Song (p. 26).
PLAY
The metronome will sound
when you’re playing a Style
and when you’re playing a
Song (p. 24, p. 29).
Metronome
Level
LOW,
MEDIUM,
HIGH
Adjusts the volume of the
metronome. The metronome
will be quiet at “Low” and
loud at “High.”
Other Functions
Prelude_e.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM