Roland F-100 - Manual

7 Introduction 4. Tighten the screws on the side panels to secure that side panel the F-100 and speaker box (four locations). fig.st03-2 5. Stand the instrument back up. When lifting the instrument back up, grasp near the center of the speaker box and the F-100, and gently raise the instrument. fig....

8 Introduction Panel Descriptions 1. [Volume] Knob Adjusts the volume (p. 12). 2. [Reverb] Button Used to add reverberation to the sound (p. 17). 3. Tone Buttons The following five buttons are collectively referred to as the Tone buttons. These are used to select the tone to played via the keyboard ...

9 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY .............................................................2 IMPORTANT NOTES .......................................................................4 Introduction ...............................................................5 Main Features ..........................

10 Before You Play Connecting the AC Adaptor 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 AC adaptor and AC cord. fig.00-02 2. Connect the AC adaptor t...

11 Before You Play Assembling the Lid NOTE You must always use both hands to open or close the lid. When opening and closing the lid, be very careful not to catch your finger in the lid. 1. Attach the included lid as shown in the diagram. fig.00-04 2. When opening the lid, grasp the lid with your ha...

12 Before You Play Turning On the Power 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. 1. Turn the [Volume] knob completel...

13 Listening to the Internal Songs The F-100 comes with sixty internal songs. Playing/Stopping the Internal Songs fig.01-01 1. Press the [Song] button, getting its indicator to light. The internal songs will play back in succession. When the last song has been played, playback will return to the fir...

14 Listening to the Internal Songs ■ Playing Each Hand Separately The internal songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back. The left-hand performance of the internal songs is assigned to the [1] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [2] button. The p...

15 Playing the Keyboard Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play The F-100 allows you to play using twenty different tones including piano. You can select the tones using the five Tone buttons; four tones are assigned to each button. You can switch the tones assigned to each button by pressin...

16 Playing the Keyboard Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play) You can hold down one Tone button and press another Tone button to layer two sounds for playing together. This function is called “Dual Play.” Example: Combining Piano and Strings fig.02-02 1. While pressing the [Piano] button, also ...

17 Playing the Keyboard Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall. fig.02-03 1. Press the [Reverb] butt...

18 Playing the Keyboard ■ Changing the Tempo Adjusting the tempo of the metronome, rhythm (p. 20) and the song in playing back.To change the tempo, specify the numerical values by pressing the keys to which the numbers 0–9 or +/- are assigned.You can set a tempo in the range of =20–250. Example: Spe...

19 Playing the Keyboard ■ Changing the Beat To change the beat, specify the beat by pressing the key (A0–E1) to which the beat is assigned. You can select from the following five types: 0 (only upbeat sounds), 2 (2-beat), 3 (3-beat), 4 (4-beat), 6 (6-beat). fig.02-07 1. Hold down the [ (Metronome/Rh...

20 Playing the Keyboard Playing Rhythm The F-100 contains 16 different rhythms. By playing the rhythm instead of the metronome, you can enjoy performing as if you were playing with a session-like feel. To change the rhythm, specify the rhythm by pressing the key (F1–G3) to which the rhythm is assign...

21 Recording Your Performance You can easily record your performances.A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add additional parts. Notes Regarding Recording • Only one song can be recorded. If you begin recording when a previously recorded performance exists, the p...

22 Recording Your Performance Recording Along with the Rhythm You can record a performance that uses the Rhythm function. fig.panel4-2 1. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 15). 2. Select the rhythm (p. 20). Set the tempo so that you can play comfortably. 3. Press the [Rec] button. The [Rec] ...

23 Recording Your Performance Recording Along with a Song You can record a performance that you play along with an internal song. The recorder of the F-100 has two recording tracks, allowing you to record the right and left hands separately. Use the [1] button or [2] button with holding down the [Tr...

24 Recording Your Performance Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately If you want to re-do the recording, you can re-record just a specific track. fig.panel4-4 1. As necessary, turn on the metronome or rhythm (p. 17). 2. Press the [Rec] button. The [Rec] button’s indicator will li...

25 Recording Your Performance Erasing Recorded Performances You can erase a recorded performance. fig.panel4-4 ■ Erasing a performance from the specified track You can select a recorded track and erase it. 1. While holding down the [Track] button, press the [1] or [2] button; continue holding them d...

26 Some Handy Functions Changing the Keyboard’s Touch You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. The setting is at “Medium” when the F-100 is powered up. fig.03-01 1. Hold down the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button and press the [Song] button. The [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button, [Song] ...

27 Some Handy Functions Transposing without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering (Key Transpose) You can transpose the key of a performance without having to shift the position of your fingers on the keyboard. This feature is called “Key Transpose.” In situations such as when providing accompaniment to ...

28 Some Handy Functions ■ Setting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 Hz 1. While holding down the [Variation] button and [Song] button, press the “C 4” key on the keyboard. fig.7-08.e The reference pitch will be set to 440.0 Hz. This is the most commonly used setting. The A4 (Middle A) key will sound at 4...

29 Connecting to Audio Equipment Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-100 to an audio device.By connecting the F-100 with an audio device, you can listen to the sound of the F-100 through the speakers of the audio device, or record your performance onto a cassette tape or other recording m...

30 Connecting to MIDI Devices Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-100 to an external MIDI device. If the F-100 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, you can record your performance on the MIDI sequencer. The rich variety of sounds built into the MT series can b...

31 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 F-100 to an external MIDI device. ■ Disconnecting the F-100’s keyboard and internal sound generator (Loca...

32 Connecting to MIDI Devices ■ Set the MIDI Channel MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16. The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI channels, otherwise no sound will be produced. In a setup where you wish to play the F-100 and also have another MIDI-equipped instrument or...

33 Troubleshooting If you are encountering problems with the unit, please read the section below before assuming that there is a malfunction. Case Cause/Remedy The piano cannot be switched on Is the AC adaptor properly connected? (p. 10) No sound is produced Is the [Volume] knob set to the minimum p...

34 Internal Song List → “Listening to the Internal Songs” (p. 13) No. Key Song Name Composer Copyright 1 A0 1ére Arabesque C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation 2 Bb0 Sonate für Klavier No. 15 W. A. Mozart © 1996 Roland Corporation 3 B0 1ère Gymnopédie E. Satie © 1997 Roland Corporation 4 C1 Golliwog...

36 984 * 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 Rol...

37 Main Specifications F-100: Roland Digital Piano Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) Touch Sensitivity Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed Keyboard Mode Whole Dual (adjustable volume balance) Sound Generator Maximum Polyphony 64 voices Tones 5 groups 20 variations Effects Reverb...

38 Functions Assigned to the Keyboard Functions for Metronome/Rhythm Other Functions Power Max Min Reverb Volume Strings Organ E.Piano Harpsi- chord Piano C4 C5 C6 C8 C3 C2 C1 0 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Enter - + - + - + - + - + - + - + C7 Song Key Touch Dual Balance Variation Demo Key Touch Dual...

39 Index Numerics 440.0 Hz .......................................................................... 28442.0 Hz .......................................................................... 28 A AC Adaptor .................................................................... 10Assembly ...................

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/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 exigences du Règlement...