Roland MP-500 - Manuals

8 Button Descriptions Button, switch and knob names are enclosed in square brackets ( [ ] ). fig.2-01 1 [Power] Switch Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 11). 2 [Volume] Slider Adjusts the overall volume (p. 11). 3 [Reverb] Button Used to add reverberation to the sound (p. 18). 4 [Chorus] Bu...

10 Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord NOTE To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 1. Connect the supplied power cable to the AC Inlet on the rear panel of the MP-500. ...

11 Getting Started Turning the Power On and Off NOTE Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. ■ Turning on the power 1. B...

12 Getting Started Connecting Headphones The MP-500 features two headphone jacks. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without having to worry about...

13 Listening to the Demo Songs The MP-500 features thirty two internal piano songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.4-01 1. Press the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, and confirm that the indicator has lit. The [Play] button’s indicator starts blinking. fig.4-02.e 2. Press the [Play] button, and th...

14 Listening to the Demo Songs It is not possible to change the tempo of a demo song. If you press the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button while the metronome is sounding (p. 20), the metronome will stop sounding. It is not possible to sound the metronome while a demo song is playing. Selecting a Song for ...

15 Listening to the Demo Songs ■ List of 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 will be output from MIDI OUT. Profiles of Composers No. Title Com...

16 Playing the Keyboard Playing with Various Sounds The MP-500 allows you to play using eight different sounds including piano.The MP-500’s sounds are called “Tones.”Use the eight Tone buttons to select tones.When the MP-500 is turned on, the tone is reset to “Piano 1.” fig.5-01 Press any Tone butto...

17 Playing the Keyboard Using Two Different Sounds for Right And Left Hands—Split Function The piano allows you to divide the keyboard into two sections, upper and lower, and to play two different Tones. Dividing the keyboard is called “Split” and the key where the keyboard is split is called the “S...

18 Playing the Keyboard Adding Reverberation to the Sound—Reverb Effect The MP-500 allows you to add reverberation to what you play on the keyboard.With the Reverb Effect, you can get a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing in a concert hall or similar space. The settings...

19 Playing the Keyboard Adding Breadth to the Sound—Chorus Effect The MP-500 allows you to add chorus to what you play on the keyboard.By adding the Chorus Effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth. The settings of the Chorus Effect are memorized independently f...

20 Playing the Keyboard Sounding the Metronome You can start or stop the metronome with a single button.In addition to adjusting the tempo and time, you can also change the sound and volume of the metronome. fig.5-09 1. Press the Metronome [On/Off] button, and the metronome will begin sounding. fig....

21 Playing the Keyboard ■ Checking the Metronome Volume Press and hold the Metronome [On/Off] button. The Tone button indicators will blink to indicate the current volume. ■ Changing the Metronome Tempo The metronome tempo is adjusted by the Metronome [Tempo] slider. You can select a tempo in the ra...

22 Try Recording Your Performance You can record what you play on your piano. Only one song can be recorded on the MP-500. If a previously recorded performance exists, it will be erased the moment you begin recording another performance. The performance data that you recorded will disappear when the...

23 Try Recording Your Performance 5. Press the [Rec] button to turn on the indicator. The keyboard is put in record standby mode.The [Play] button’s indicator flashes. fig.6-05.e If you want to cancel the recording, then press the [Rec] button once more to make the indicator dark. If you wish to sto...

24 Try Recording Your Performance Listening to the Recorded Performance Listen to the performance you recorded. 1. Press the [Play] button to make the indicator light. The performance you recorded will play back. When the recorded performance ends, the [Play] button indicator will go dark, and playb...

25 Convenient Functions Changing Keyboard Touch Sensitivity You can select from three touch sensitivity levels. When the power is turned on, the response is set to “Medium.” While holding down the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, press the corresponding note (A3–B3). fig.7-00.e Keys Types Descriptions ...

26 Convenient Functions Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound—Master Tuning In situations such as when playing in ensemble with other instruments, you can adjust the MP-500’s reference pitch to that of another instrument. Middle A is generally used as the standard reference pitch for tuning instruments. ...

28 Convenient Functions Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance On acoustic pianos, when the damper pedal is depressed, additional strings are released to resonate with the sound of the keys that have been played, adding richness and breadth to the sound. The damper pedal on the MP-500 recreates this ...

29 Convenient Functions When you want to perform using a tuning other than equal temperament, you’ll need to specify the keynote (tonic for major, sixth for minor) appropriate for the key of the song you want to play. Key Temperament Description C4 Equal With this tuning, the octave is divided into ...

30 Convenient Functions Disabling Buttons—Panel Lock By using the Panel Lock function, you can disable the buttons with the exception of certain operations. This is a convenient way to prevent buttons from being pressed inadvertently, changing the settings. When the panel is locked, the following op...

31 Connecting to MIDI Devices Read this chapter if you wish to connect the MP-500 to an external MIDI device. If the MP-500 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, a performance recorded on the MP-500 can be transmitted to the MIDI sequencer. It is also possible to record t...

32 Connecting to MIDI Devices Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device Here we will explain the “Local On/Off” and “Omni On/ Off” settings that you need to be aware of when connecting the MP-500 to an external MIDI device. ■ Disconnecting the MP-500’s keyboard and internal sound generator—Lo...

33 Connecting to MIDI Devices ■ Receiving on all MIDI channels—Omni On/Off When set to Omni On, the MP-500 will sound as a result of received MIDI messages, no matter which channel the messages arrive on. When set to Omni Off, the MP-500 will recognize only the messages that arrive on the MIDI chann...

34 Connecting to MIDI Devices Transmitting/Receiving Sound Selection Data— Program Change Program Changes are messages that tell an instrument to “switch to sound number x.” When the other device receives this message, it will switch to whichever of its sounds corresponds to the number contained in ...

35 Connecting to MIDI Devices Turning Transmission and Reception of Control Changes On/Off Messages known as “Control Changes” are used to convey to another device information about the instances where you have pressed a pedal, or have turned On/Off the Chorus or Reverb effects. Each time the power ...

36 Connecting to Audio Equipment When you connect the MP-500 to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the MP-500 through the speakers on the audio equipment or record your performances on a tape recorder or other recording device. ■ Connectors fig.09-10 Output Jacks You can connect audio equ...

37 Troubleshooting If you are encountering problems with the unit, please read the section below before assuming that there is a malfunction. The piano cannot be switched on ❍ Is the power cord properly connected? (p. 10) No sound is produced ❍ Is the [Volume] knob set to the minimum position? (p. 1...

38 Functions Assigned to the Keyboard Convenient Functions Functions for Temperament fig.11-00.e Functions for MIDI fig.11-00.e Power Volume Max Min Reverb Chorus Strings Piano 1 Piano 2 chord Harpsi- phone Organ Vibra- Pipe Piano 1 Electric Piano 2 Electric 120 168 Tempo Beat 208 40 60 80 96 3 6 0 ...

39 * A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning 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 ...

40 Specifications MP-500: Roland Digital Piano < Keyboard> ● Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Mechanism) ● Touch Sensitivity 3 levels ● Keyboard Mode Whole Dual Split < Sound Generator> ● Maximum Polyphony 64 voices ● Tones 9 (Piano 1, Piano 2, Electric Piano 1, Electric Piano...

41 Index A Audio Equipment............................................................ 36 B Beat .................................................................................... 21 C Chorus......................................................................... 19, 27Control Change ...............

Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of April 1, 2003 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos AiresARGENTINATEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil...

This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les...