Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY
IMPORTANT NOTES
Main Features
Contents
Panel Descriptions
- Front Panel
- Rear Panel
Getting Ready
- Installing the Wave Expansion Board
  - Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board
  - Installing SRX Series Boards
  - Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards
- Installation de la carte dextension Wave(French language for Canadian Safety Standard)
  - Precautions lors de linstallation de la carte dextension Wave
  - Installer les cartes de serie SRX
  - Verification des cartes dextension audio apres installation
- Connecting the RD-700SX to External Equipment
  - Connecting Pedals
- Turning the Power On and Off
  - Turning On the Power
  - Turning Off the Power
- Adjusting the Volume
- Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
- Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)
- Tuning to Other Instruments Pitches (Master Tune)
Overview of the RD-700SX
- Basic Organization of the RD-700SX
- Units of Sound
- Basic Operation
  - Main Screens
  - Special Indications
  - About the Function Buttons
  - About the CURSOR Buttons
  - Changing the Settings Values
Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)
Performing with the Keyboard
- Piano Performances (ONE TOUCH)
- Performing with a Variety of Tones
  - Specifying the Tone Number to Select a Tone ([NUM LOCK])
  - Selecting Wave Expansion Board Tones
- Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard
  - Performing with Layered Tones
  - Playing Different Tones in Two Different Sections of the Keyboard ([SPLIT])
  - Changing the Tone for a Zone
- Adjust the Volume Level for Individual Zones (ZONE SWITCH/ZONE LEVEL Slider)
- Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE])
- Adding Reverberation to the Sound ([REVERB])
- Adding Breadth to the Sound ([CHORUS/DELAY])
- Changing the Sounds Pitch in Real Time (Bender/ Modulation Lever)
- Adding Liveliness to the Sound ([SOUND CONTROL])
- Adjusting the Level of the Sounds Low, Mid, and High-Frequency Ranges ([EQUALIZER])
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
- Playing Arpeggios ([ARPEGGIO])
  - Changing the Arpeggio Style
  - Changing Arpeggio Tempos
- Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM/SONG])
  - Changing the Rhythm Pattern
  - Changing Rhythm Tempos
- Playing the Songs ([RHYTHM/SONG])
  - Selecting the Song
  - Changing Song Tempos
- Applying Effects to the Sound (Multi-Effects)
- Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones (Tone Wheel Mode)
  - Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone (Rotary Effect)
  - Changing the ZONE LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments (Harmonic Bar)
- Disabling the Button (Panel Lock)
- Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP])
  - Registering the Setups You Like (Favorite Setups)
- Storing Settings to Setups ([WRITE])
Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard
- Whats MIDI?
  - About MIDI Connectors
  - Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators
- Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output (MIDI OUT Port)
- MIDI Send Channel Settings
- Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device
- Adjusting the Volume of Each Zone (EXTERNAL Zone)
- Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts (EXTERNAL)
  - How to Make Settings
  - Adjusting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan)
  - Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus (Reverb/Chorus)
  - Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)
  - Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose)
  - Setting the Key Range (Key Range Lower/Upper)
  - Changing the Range That Plays in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Range Lower/Upper)
  - Changing Tone Elements (ATK/DCY/REL/COF/RES)
  - Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento)
  - Setting the Change in Volume According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard (Velocity Sensitivi...
  - Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune)
  - Setting the Range for the Change in Pitch with the Bender (Bend Range)
  - Setting the Amount of Modulation Applied (Modulation Depth)
  - Turning Each Controller On and Off
  - Transmitting the Control Change (USER CC/USER CC Value)
Making Detailed Settings for Tones
- Making Zone Settings (Zone Info)
  - How to Make Settings
  - Selecting the Tone
  - Setting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan)
  - Setting the Zone to Which Multi- effects Are Applied (MFX1/MFX2 Source)
  - Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose)
  - Setting the Key Range for Each Zone (Key Range)
  - Setting the Change in Volume According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard (Velocity Range/Sen...
  - Assigning Internal Parts to INTERNAL Zone (Part Assign)
  - Turning the Controllers in Each Zone On and Off
- Making Tone Settings (Tone Info)
  - How to Make Settings
  - Selecting the Part and the Tone to Be Set (Part, Tone)
  - Setting the Reverb/Chorus Depth (Reverb/Chorus Amount)
  - Changing the Effect Applied to the Tone (MFX Type)
  - Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)
  - Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune)
  - Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento Switch/Time)
  - Changing Tone Elements (Attack Time/Release Time/Cutoff/ Resonance/Decay Time)
  - Changing the Bend Range (Bend Range)
Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones
- Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones (Piano Edit)
  - Making the settings
  - Selecting the Piano Sound
  - Changing the Width of the Sound (Stereo Width)
  - Changing the Sounds Nuance (Nuance)
  - Changing the Sense of Space Surrounding the Sound (Ambience)
  - Changing the Amount of Reverb Effect (Reverb Level)
  - Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid)
  - Changing the Characteristics of the Mic (Mic Type/Distance)
  - Adjusting the Resonant Sounds When the Keys are Pressed (String Resonance)
  - Making the Midrange Equalizer Settings (EQ SW/EQ Gain/EQ Frequency/EQ Q)
  - Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch)
  - Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset)
  - Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity)
  - Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Delay Sens)
  - Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range (Velocity Keyfollow Sens)
  - Finely Adjusting the Tuning (Micro Tune)
  - Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed (Sympathetic Resonance)
  - Changing Sound Characteristics (Tone Modify)
  - Restore the settings to initial conditions (Initialize)
- Making Detailed Settings for the E.Piano Tones (E.Piano Edit)
  - Making the settings
  - Selecting the E.Piano Sound
  - Selecting the Amp Type(AMP Type)
  - Applying Effects to the Sound (Effect Type/Depth/Rate)
  - Making the Midrange Equalizer Settings (EQ-SW/EQ Gain/ EQ Frequency/EQ Q)
  - Changing Sound Characteristics (Tone Modify)
Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])
- Parameters That Can Be Set
  - Setting Parameters
- Making System Settings (System)
  - How to Make Settings
  - Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume)
  - Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched (EQ Mode)
  - Preventing Pedal Settings from Being Switched (Pedal Mode)
  - Retaining the Current Tone Even When Tones Are Switched (Tone Remain)
  - Changing the Clock (Timing) Source (Clock Source)
  - Transmitting Synchronization Messages (Clock Out)
  - Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups (SETUP Control Channel)
  - Setting the Device ID Number (Device ID)
  - Switching the Pedals Polarity (Pedal/FC1/FC2 Polarity)
  - Selecting the Display Appearance (Display Mode)
  - Selecting the Number of Parts (Part Mode)
  - Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament/Key)
  - Precise Modification of Chord Sonorities (Stretch Tune)
  - Switching Between Reception of GM/GM2 System On and GS Reset
- Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)
  - How to Make Settings
  - Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch)
  - Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset)
  - Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity)
  - Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Delay Sens)
  - Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range (Velocity Keyfollow Sens)
- Pedal and MULTI EFFECTS [CONTROL] Knob Settings (Control)
  - How to Make Settings
  - Assigning Functions to Pedals (FC1/FC2 Pedal Assign)
  - Changing the MULTI EFFECTS [CONTROL] Knob Settings (Control Knob Assign)
  - Changing the Slider Settings (Slider Assign)
- Setting the Multi-Effects, Reverb, and Chorus Effects (Effects)
  - How to Make Settings
  - Making Multi-Effects Settings
  - Making Reverb Settings
  - Setting Chorus and Delay
- Making the Sound Control Settings (Sound Control)
  - How to Make Settings
  - Selecting the Type of Compressor (Sound Control Type)
  - Detailed Settings of Compressor
- Managing Setup Files (File Utility/USB)
  - Saving Setup Files to the Memory (Save SETUP File)
  - Calling Up Setup Files from Memory (Load SETUP File)
  - Deleting Files from Memory (File Delete)
- Setting MIDI Receive Parts (Part Parameter)
  - How to Make Settings
  - Selecting the Part to Be Set (Part/Tone)
  - Setting the Receive Channel (Receive Channel)
  - Setting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan)
  - Setting the Required Polyphony (Voice Reserve)
  - Preventing Parts from Being Played (Part Switch)
  - Making the Effect ON/OFF Settings (MFX Switch)
  - Setting Reception and Blocking of MIDI Messages from External MIDI Controllers
- Making the Rhythm and Arpeggio Settings (Rhythm/Arpeggio)
  - How to Make Settings
  - Making the rhythm Settings
  - Making Arpeggio Settings
- About V-LINK
  - Connection Examples
  - Turning the V-Link ON/OFF
  - V-Link Settings
  - Detailed Settings of V-Link
- Other Functions (Utility)
  - Transferring the RD-700SXs Settings to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)
  - Restoring the settings to the factory condition (Factory Reset)
Connecting External MIDI Devices
- Recording RD-700SX Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer
  - Connecting to an External Sequencer
  - Settings for Recording (Rec Setting)
  - Recording the Performance
  - Exiting Rec Mode
  - About the Local Switch
- Playing the RD-700SXs Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device
  - Making Connections
  - Setting the Channels
  - Selecting RD-700SX Sounds from an External MIDI Device
  - Switching Setups
  - Switching Tones
Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode)
- About USB Functions
- Switching Between Storage Mode and MIDI Mode
- Exchanging Files with Computers (Storage Mode)
  - Connections
  - Cautions Regarding Folders and Files
  - Exchanging Files
  - Exiting Storage Mode
  - Canceling USB Communication
- Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer (MIDI Mode)
- Switching USB Drivers
Appendices
- Troubleshooting
- Error Messages/Other Messages
  - Error Messages
  - Other Messages
- Effect/Parameter List
  - Multi-Effects Parameter
  - Chorus Parameter
  - Reverb Parameter
- Tone List
- Rhythm Set List
- Arpeggio Style List
- Rhythm Pattern List
- Setup List
- Shortcut List
- MIDI Implementation
- Main Specifications
Index
Purpose-Oriented Index

Roland RD700SX Owner's Manual

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Year 2004

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Roland RD700SX Specification

The Roland RD700SX is a professional stage piano renowned for its exceptional sound quality and performance versatility. It features an advanced sound engine that combines Roland's acclaimed 88-key multi-sampled piano sound with sophisticated digital technology, resulting in rich, dynamic acoustic piano tones. The keyboard is equipped with 88 Progressive Hammer-Action keys that provide a natural and responsive playing experience, closely emulating the feel of a grand piano.

The RD700SX offers a wide range of sounds beyond acoustic piano, including electric pianos, organs, strings, and more, thanks to its built-in waveform-based sound generator. The instrument includes an intuitive interface with a large LCD display, making it easy to navigate through its extensive sound library and customize settings. It also supports Performance mode, allowing users to layer and split sounds effortlessly for complex arrangements.

Connectivity options are robust, featuring MIDI, USB, and audio outputs to integrate seamlessly with external devices and software. The piano provides comprehensive control with assignable knobs, sliders, and buttons for real-time performance adjustments. Additionally, the RD700SX includes a powerful effects section with reverb, chorus, and various multi-effects to enhance sound textures.

The piano is housed in a sturdy yet portable chassis, designed to withstand the rigors of stage performance. Its high-quality build ensures durability while maintaining a manageable weight for easy transport. Overall, the Roland RD700SX is a versatile and reliable instrument, ideal for professional musicians seeking a premium stage piano with extensive sound capabilities and performance features.

Roland RD700SX F.A.Q.

How do I perform a factory reset on my Roland RD700SX?

To perform a factory reset on your Roland RD700SX, press the 'Edit' button, then use the cursor buttons to navigate to 'Utility'. Select 'Factory Reset' and confirm by pressing 'Enter' twice. Ensure you save any important data as this will erase all custom settings.

What should I do if the keys on my RD700SX are sticking or feel unresponsive?

If the keys are sticking or unresponsive, first turn off the piano and unplug it. Carefully clean around the keys with a soft, dry cloth. If the issue persists, consult a professional technician as internal cleaning or repairs might be necessary.

How can I connect my RD700SX to a computer for recording?

To connect your RD700SX to a computer, use a MIDI interface or USB-MIDI cable. Connect the MIDI OUT port on the RD700SX to the MIDI IN port on your interface, and then connect the interface to your computer. Install any necessary drivers and configure your DAW to recognize the MIDI input from the RD700SX.

What is the best way to maintain the finish of my RD700SX?

To maintain the finish of your RD700SX, regularly dust it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using any cleaning products that contain alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives, as these can damage the finish. For tougher spots, a slightly damp cloth can be used.

How do I change the touch sensitivity settings on my Roland RD700SX?

To change the touch sensitivity, press the 'Edit' button, navigate to 'System' using the cursor buttons, and then select 'Touch'. You can choose from several sensitivity levels such as Light, Medium, and Heavy to match your playing style.

Why is there no sound coming from my RD700SX when I play?

If there is no sound, first check that the volume is turned up and headphones or speakers are properly connected. Ensure that Local Control is set to 'On' in the system settings. If using external amplification, check the connections and settings on your amplifier.

Can I use the RD700SX to control other MIDI devices?

Yes, the RD700SX can be used as a MIDI controller. Connect it to other MIDI devices using the MIDI OUT port. Set the desired MIDI channel and ensure the receiving device is set to the same channel for proper communication.

How do I layer sounds on my Roland RD700SX?

To layer sounds, select a primary tone and then press the 'Layer' button. Choose a second tone using the tone buttons and balance the volumes as desired using the sliders. This allows you to play two tones simultaneously.

What should I do if the display on my RD700SX is not working?

If the display is not working, check the power supply and connections. Try restarting the instrument. If the issue persists, the display may need servicing by a qualified technician as it could be a hardware fault.

How can I save my custom settings on the RD700SX?

To save custom settings, press the 'Write' button, choose the destination memory location, and confirm by pressing 'Enter'. This saves the current settings, allowing you to recall them later. Make sure not to overwrite important presets unless desired.