Roland C-230 - Manuals

10 Introduction When you’ve finished assembling the stand, please read the section “Getting Ready to Play” and make the correct preparations for turning on the power. This manual explains what you need to know to take full advantage of the C-230, divided into a Basic Operation section and an Advance...

11 Panel Descriptions Front Panel [Volume] Knob This knob adjusts the volume. [Pitch] Button/Indicators Use this button to select the desired reference pitch. [Temperament] Button/Indicators Press this button to switch temperaments. The indicator for the selected temperament will light. [Reverb] Kno...

12 Panel Descriptions Jack Panel DC IN connector Connect the included AC adaptor here. OUTPUT Jacks These jacks can be connected to an external amplifier, mixer, audio recorder, etc. INPUT Jacks This jacks can input sound from another device. You can connect them to a MP3 player or other audio sourc...

13 Getting Ready to Play 1. In the operating panel, turn the [Power] switch off. 2. Connect the included power cord to the AC adaptor. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the...

14 Getting Ready to Play Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction. ■ Turning the power on 1. Press the [...

15 Getting Ready to Play If you connect optional headphones, sound will no longer be produced from the C-230’s internal and satellite speakers. You will hear only the sound from the headphones. This lets you enjoy practicing at night or at other times when you might not wish to be heard by other peo...

16 Playing <Basic Operation> ◆ Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume. Turning the knob clockwise will increase the volume, and turning it counterclockwise will decrease the volume. The [Volume] knob changes the level of both the internal and the satellite speakers (as well as the...

17 Playing <Basic Operation> The C-230 provides four separate sound sections: Organ (ORGAN BASS + CLASSIC ORGAN), Harpsichord, Fortepiano and Others. Only one of the following sections can be used at any one time: Organ or Harpsichord or Fortepiano. The Others section can be combined with the ...

18 Playing <Basic Operation> By connecting an optional PK-5A MIDI pedal board to the C-230’s MIDI IN connector, you can play the bass organ part in polyphonic mode. In that case, the left half of the C-230’s no longer triggers the Organ Bass part. 1. Press the Harpsichord button for the sound ...

20 Playing <Basic Operation> If you’re playing the C-230 together with other instruments in an ensemble, you can adjust the pitch of the C-230 to match the other instruments if necessary. • You can adjust the C-230’s reference pitch by choosing one of three fixed settings: A= 440Hz (default), ...

21 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> The C-230 contains 22 pieces that allow you to audition its sounds. These pieces are called “demo songs”, because they demonstrate the C-230’s capabilities. The demo songs are divided over 4 banks (see the table on p. 22). 1. While ho...

22 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> The four banks contain the following demo songs: * All 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 wil...

23 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> You can transpose your playing without changing the position at which you play the keys. For example, if you’re playing a song in a difficult key signature that contains numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose the pitch of...

24 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> If you’re playing the C-230 together with other instruments in an ensemble, you can adjust the pitch of the C-230 to match the other instruments if necessary. • You can adjust the reference pitch of the C-230 in the steps of ±50 cents...

25 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> Before showing you how to use the C-230’s memories and TUTTI/CANCEL functions, here is an overview: 1. Enter Function mode by holding down the [Function] button and pressing the [REC] button. 2. Press one of the following buttons to s...

26 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> To save your own registration (ORGAN BASS, CLASSIC ORGAN and Others button), follow the instructions below. 1. While holding down the [Function] button, press the [REC] button (the [Function] button lights). 2. Press and hold the Harp...

27 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> Even though “Tutti” means that all organ tilt tabs are used, the C-230 allows you to configure your own TUTTI function that activates the desired tilt tabs (but not necessarily all of them) when pressed. If you like, your own TUTTI re...

29 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> ■ Selecting a different ‘Others’ sound As stated above, the C-230 provides 9 different sounds for the [Celesta] and [Chime] buttons. One of these sounds can be assigned to the button in question and selected simply by pressing that bu...

30 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> Some of the settings you make can be saved to the C-230’s Global area. The C-230 recalls those settings each time you switch it on. More specifically, the following can be saved to the Global area: Voice Palette, volume of each Palett...

31 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> The C-230 allows you to play up to three harpsichord sounds simultaneously, creating a richer sound. 1. Simultaneously press the Harpsichord buttons for the sounds you want to layer, making their indicators light. You can’t layer a ha...

32 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> The C-230 contains a “Song Recorder” function you can use to record your own performances that you can save (and play back) as many songs as the USB memory device connected to the USB MEMORY port will hold, for a maximum of 99 songs. ...

33 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> To listen to your new (or a previously recorded) song, proceed as follows: 1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button (it lights) to start playback. To temporarily stop playback, press [PLAY/PAUSE] again (the button flashes). Press it again to ...

34 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> You can play back the songs stored on a USB storage device connected to the C-230. Given the possibility to work with external USB storage devices, you might be tempted to copy Standard MIDI Files to that device (using your computer, ...

35 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> If necessary, you can erase all settings you have saved inside the C-230 and instead load the settings the C-230 contained when you first bought it. The following procedure will erase all settings you have made up to this point. 1. Wh...

36 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> You can connect external speakers or a mixing console to the OUTPUT jacks for performance on stage, or connect a recorder to record your playing. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the ...

37 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> An optional sustain pedal can be connected to the C-230’s SUSTAIN jack and used as the damper pedal of a piano. If you press the pedal while performing, the decay will extend even after you take your fingers off the keyboard. This fun...

38 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> You can input the sound from a MP3 player or other audio device connected to the INPUT jacks, and hear it through the C-230’s speakers. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, an...

39 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> You can make adjustments on the C-230 to regulate the volume being input from your external audio device to the INPUT jacks. The volume may change abruptly when you adjust the volume of the input from an external device, so you should...

40 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> You can use the MIDI OUT socket to connect external devices, like a sequencer, you want to control with your C-230. You can use the MIDI IN socket to connect external devices, like a sequencer. We suggest you connect an optional PK-5A...

42 Additional Convenient Functionality <Advanced Operation> V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy performing a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the expr...

43 Sound lists Classic Organ voices VOICE 1 (default) VOICE 2 VOICE 3 VOICE 4 Principal 8 Open Diapason 8 Montre 8 Prinzipal 8 Gemshorn 8 Diapason 8 Geigen Diap Gambe 8 Gedackt 8 SpitzGeign 8 Fl. Harmonique 8 Stl.Gedackt Octava 4 Principal 4 Prestant 4 Fugara 4 Flute 4 Flute Trav 4 Spill Flute 4 Flu...

44 MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart [Classic Keyboard] Date: April 2009 Model: C-230 Version: 1.00 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks BasicChannel DefaultChanged 1, 12, 13, 14, 16X 1, 12, 13, 14, 11X 1= Harpsichord, & Fortepiano,12= Classic Organ, 13= Others,14= Organ ...

45 Specifications * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. C-230: Classic Keyboard Keyboard 61 keys <Sound Generator> Maximum Polyphony 128 voices Tones 36 organ voices (9 tilt tabs x 4 voices) (see ...

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