Roland Dp990rf User manual

DP-Series

ROLAND PIANO

DIGITAL

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Printed in Japan Apr. 2010 RAM-4583 GR-UPR-SS B1C2

DP990F-MC

Medium Cherry nish

Options

DP990RF/DP990F Control Panel

USB Flash Memory

M-UF2G

USB CD Drive

CD-01A

Headphones

RH-A30

Headphones

RH-L20

Headphones

RH-5

Headphones

RH-300

DP990F-SB

Satin Black nish

When lid is closed, a smooth, at surface is provided.

DP990F

Choose your style — the standard DP990F is

available in two popular finishes: Satin Black

and Medium Cherry.

Specifications DP990RF/DP990F

Keyboard

Keyboard [DP990RF] 88 keys (PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement) [DP990F] 88 keys (PHA II

with Escapement)

Touch Sensitivity Touch: 5 levels / Fixed Touch

Keyboard Modes Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin Piano

Sound Generator (Conforms to GM2 / GS / XG Lite)

Piano Sound SuperNATURAL Piano Sound

Max. Polyphony 128 voices

Tones 337 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set)

Temperaments 8 types [Equal, Just (Major), Just (Minor), Arabic, Kirnberger, Meantone, Pythagorean,

Werckmeister], selectable temperament Key

Stretched Tuning On/Off

Master Tuning 415.3 to 466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

Transpose Key Transpose: -6 to +5 (in semitones)

Playback Transpose (with Audio CD / Audio File): -6 to +5 (in semitones)

Effects Reverb (Off, 10 levels)

[Only for Piano Tones] Damper Resonance (Off, 10 levels), String Resonance (Off, 10 levels),

Key Off Resonance (Off, 10 levels)

[Only for Organ Tones] Rotary Speaker Effect (Slow/Fast)

Recorder

Tracks 3 tracks

Songs Recorder section: 1 song, Internal Memory: Max.99 songs

Note Storage Approx. 30,000 notes

Controls Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Rewinding, Fast-forwarding, Previous song, Next song, Track

Mute, Mute Volume, Tempo, Tempo Mute, All Songs Play, Count-in, Song Volume, Center

Cancel (only for audio playback)

Tempo Quarter note = 10 to 500, Audio Playback Speed: 75–125%

Resolution 120 ticks per quarter note

Metronome Tempo: Quarter note= 10 to 500,Beat: 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8,

Volume: 11 levels

Internal Memory

Songs Max. 99 songs

Song Save Format Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)

External Memory

External Storage USB Flash Memory (sold separately), Floppy Disk (when using an optional floppy disk drive)

Playable Song Format Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format),

Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz / 16-bit Linear Format),

Audio CDs (CD-DA) (when using an optional CD drive)

Song Save Format Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)

Other

Internal Songs 72 songs

Connectors DC inlet, Input jacks (L/Mono, R), Output jacks (L/Mono, R), MIDI connectors (In, Out),

Phones jack (Stereo) x 2, External Memory connector

Rated Power Output 12 W x 2

Volume Level (SPL)* 105 dB

Speakers 12 cm x 2 (with Speaker box)

Display 7-segments, 3 characters (LED)

Controls Volume

Pedals Damper (capable of continuous detection),

Soft (capable of continuous detection, function assignable),

Sostenuto (function assignable)

Other Functions Panel Lock, V-LINK

Power Consumption 24W

Cabinet [DP990RF] Polished Ebony [DP990F] Satin Black, Medium Cherry

Accessories Owner’s Manual, AC Adaptor, Power Cord (for AC Adaptor), Headphone Hook, Cord

Clamps, Stabilizer

Dimensions [with lid closed] 1,398 (W) x 344 (D) x 781 (H) mm

55-1/16 (W) x 13-9/16 (D) x 30-3/4 (H) inches

[with lid opened] 1,398 (W) x 339 (D) x 974 (H) mm

55-1/16 (W) x 13-3/8 (D) x 38-3/8 (H) inches

* Measurements include stabilizer components attached.

Weight (including

piano stand) [DP990RF] 48.9 kg/107 lbs 13 oz [DP990F]47.8 kg/105 lbs 7 oz

* These figures were measured according to the method that is based on Roland’s technical standard.

In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of these units are subject to change without prior notice.

The wood used to make our digital-piano

cabinets is imported from Indonesia. In

2008, Roland designated a 100-hectare

area for tree planting, where the company

has been planting trees for environmental

purposes. The area contains a mixture of

protected forest and trees designated

for digital-piano-cabinet production. This

forestation project is expected to offset

approximately 10,000 tons of CO2 over

a period of 20 years.

Ensuring high quality while protecting the environment:

Roland is ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified

At Roland, several group companies have obtained ISO9001 certification. In addition, in

January 1999, Roland also received ISO14001 international environmental management

system certification. We’re actively seeking ways to maintain harmony with the environment.

(ISO=International Standardization Organization: an organization for the promotion of

standardization of international units and terms. They provide

different categories of certification: ISO9001 Series certification

is a product quality certification for products that undergo a

certain level of quality control from the design stage to the after

service stage; ISO14001 Series certification is for environment-

related standards. Each member of the Roland Group is

striving to obtain certification.) ISO9001 ISO14001

Tree-planting project in Indonesia

Superior expression with the SuperNATURAL Piano

sound engine

The popular DP-Series acquires SuperNATURAL Piano technology while

maintaining its stylish compact footprint.

Enjoy superior sound, perfect touch, and modern style.

DP990RF-PE

Polished Ebony nish

DP990F-SB

Satin Black nish

SOUND

TOUCH

*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations

SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine provides the power and

expression of an acoustic grand

The DP990RF and DP990F are equipped with our newly developed

SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, which was born by bringing together

V-Piano technology and 88-key stereo multisampling. This new sound

engine is the product of Roland’s deep research of the characteristics of

acoustic pianos, with the goal of faithfully reproducing the rich tone and true

expression of a concert grand piano. 128-voice polyphony ensures seamless

performance, even during the most dense and complex pieces.

Perfect touch and response in every key

Each note of a grand piano has its own character, due to the fact that the

strings are different sizes and lengths, use different materials, and are struck

by hammers of different sizes. These differences create variations in the

tonal color and resonance of each note. For the new SuperNATURAL Piano

sound engine, we sampled all 88 notes of a variety of world-class pianos

and used our unique digital technology to accurately reproduce the full, rich

tone and unique personality of these ne acoustic instruments.

True to the player’s touch

Pianos produce myriad differences not only in volume, but also in tone

based on how forcefully the key is struck. Our latest technology, the

SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine,

delivers natural and seamless

changes in tonal color in response

to the player’s touch. The expanded

dynamic range supports the most

advanced and subtle techniques,

just as one would expect from an

acoustic grand piano.

PHA II (Progressive Hammer Action II) Keyboard

For the most authentic keyboard feel,

the DP990RF and DP990F feature

Roland’s acclaimed PHA II keyboard

with Escapement, which yields a heavier

touch in the lower range and lighter

touch in the upper. It also provides lighter

resistance for pianissimo passages and

stronger resistance for fortissimo.

Innovative Ivory Feel keyboard

The DP990RF’s Ivory Feel keys are made of moisture-absorbent material

that offer the natural look and tactile feel of real ivory and ebony.

The characteristic “click feel”

of a grand piano

The DP990RF/990F’s Escapement

mechanism recreates the characteristic

click feel of grand-piano keys.

Combined with its authentic hammer

response, this action provides an

amazing recreation of the real thing.

When the keys are pressed slowly, the

resistance increases and then suddenly relaxes, just like playing a grand piano.

Volume

Time

Natural variations in tonal quality

Variation in tone color produced by the

SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine as the

tone decays.

Seamless note decay

The natural decay of notes

and beautiful lingering tones

are essential elements of a

piano’s sound. The decaying

sound of an acoustic piano

not only decreases in volume,

but also gradually changes

in color to a softer tone. The

SuperNATURAL Piano sound

engine replicates this natural decay, just like an acoustic grand.

Inspiring creativity with Roland’s powerful

technologies

The DP990RF and DP990F feature “Piano Resonance”, which faithfully

reproduces the sympathetic vibrations*1 between strings, as well as

other subtle nuances such as variations in lingering tones based on key-

release speed*2. It even replicates the resonance one hears while the

damper pedal is depressed and the dampers move off the strings*3.

*1 String Resonance *2 Key Off Resonance *3 Damper Resonance

Continuous detection pedals respond to

the player’s sensitivities

The damper and soft pedals continuously detect the slightest differences

in the amount they are depressed, thus supporting a full range of pedal

expression. For example, there are subtle changes in tone where the

damper is barely touching the

string. There are also variations

in the sustain of a sound when

you depress the pedal gradually.

The pedals even support the

most subtle expression, such as

depressing the pedal again after

releasing it for an instant.

Select a comfortable touch and

enjoy playing to your heart’s content

On the DP990RF/990F, users can choose between different touch

sensitivity – from light to standard and heavy. You can adjust the

touch response of your keyboard depending on how strong your

ngers are or for particular practice objectives.

Roland pays attention to intricate, important details

such as these

The length of the hidden portion of the

keys has been lengthened as much as

possible so the fulcrum is located farther

back on the keys. This reduces the

difference in touch response from the

front to the rear of the keys, replicating

the longer keys and superior response

of a grand piano.

*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations

Natural touch

Fulcrum

Long

Key is the optimum length (PHA II)

Unnaturally heavy

Fulcrum

Short

Key is too short

Relationship between key length

and touch weight

Depth of pressing the key

Weight of pressing

the key

PHA

with Escapement

Grand Piano

Change in touch with Escapement when

key is pressed

*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations

DESIGN

LESSONS & ENTERTAINMENT

The slim, stylish appearance blends beautifully with

any decor

Compact, stylish, and approx. 30cm

(11-13/16") deep, the DP990RF

and DP990F impress with its sleek,

modern-furniture-like design,

featuring a solid, soft-close lid that

can be used as a music rest when

opened and a at desktop-like

surface when closed. The DP990RF

is available in luxurious Polished

Ebony (PE), and the DP990F is available in two beautiful nishes, Satin

Black (SB) and Medium Cherry (MC). The DP990RF/990F’s slim-line design

makes it easy to transport.

Form and function, attention to every detail

Large and small, no detail has been overlooked in the design of the

DP990RF/990F. The three solid-metal, silver-nish pedals are pure

class, offering solid feedback. The lid closes with gentle action,

ensuring smooth, slam-free operation. The headphone hook provides

handy storage.

Features only available in the digital realm help

expand your musical universe

A 3-track recorder lets you easily record, play back, and save your

performances. This offers numerous benets for both performance and

practice, including the ability to work with left- and right-hand parts

separately. The “Twin Piano” function lets you split the keyboard left and

right into two regions, each with its own middle “C” and damper pedal.

Two players wearing headphones

can then play completely

independently without hearing one

another (Individual Twin-Piano),

a great application for “partner”

lessons or piano labs. Of course, the

ability to hear yourself privately on

headphones has always been a major

advantage of digital instruments, since

it allows you to play anytime, day or

night, without disturbing others.

Enjoy playing your favorite songs along with full

backing tracks

The DP990RF and DP990F come with a wide range of built-in songs, ranging

from classical to jazz. In addition, you can play commercially available SMF

music les or audio les stored on a standard USB ash memory device (sold

separately). With the optional Roland CD-01A CD Drive, you can even play back

and play along with songs directly from a standard audio CD. During playback

of the built-in songs or SMF music les from a USB memory key, you can alter

or mute individual tracks, such as a piano solo, to create an exciting ensemble

performance. Since you can alter both the key and tempo independently, you

can slow down playback when learning a new piece or nd a more comfortable

key for a song with which you want to sing along. During playback of audio les

from USB memory, you can also alter

key and tempo independently, as well

as minimize the lead vocal or instrument

via the “Center Cancel” function. Both

models also boast over 300 GM2/GS

tones with layer and split capability to

support almost any musical performance

or study.

DP990RF

Compact and contemporary, the DP990RF boasts

a gorgeous Polished Ebony finish, Ivory Feel

keyboard, and SuperNATURAL Piano sound.

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Variation in tone color produced by

the SuperNATURAL Piano sound

engine with heavier touch.

*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations