Roland FP-7F User manual

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Anytime, anywhere
Unmatched performance with superb tone and touch
Stylish and portable, the FP-7F provides authentic piano tone, touch,
and expression. Experience the joy of music in your home, on stage,
in your studio, or in the classroom.
The ultimate sound and natural keyboard touch
The SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine offers the ultimate
in authenticity and expression
The FP-7F features Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, which combines
our award-winning V-Piano technology with an exceptional 88-key stereo multi-
sampling core. By extensively analyzing the characteristics of world-class concert
pianos, Roland has faithfully replicated the unmatched tone color and expressiveness
of a real acoustic grand piano. SuperNATURAL Piano delivers the ultimate playing
experience, with seamless tone variation according to touch, smooth and natural
tone decay with no “looping,” and maximum expressivity in each individual key.
Newly developed PHA III (Progressive Hammer Action)
Ivory Feel-S Keyboard onboard
With the PHA III’s action, we’ve achieved the natural touch of an acoustic grand piano,
where the keys respond solely from the weight of the hammer mechanism, without the
use of springs. Like an acoustic grand, the touch also becomes progressively lighter
as you play from the low range to the high. For further authenticity, an Escapement
mechanism simulates the hammer release of an acoustic grand, with a realistic “click”
feel that allows you to play delicate pianissimo phrases with ease. In addition, the
Ivory Feel-S Keyboard is made of a material that replicates the unique appearance
and texture of real ivory keys. Thanks to its moisture-absorbing characteristics, the
Ivory Feel-S keyboard feels better the more you play it.
The extraordinary combination of the PHA III and the
SuperNATURAL Piano engine lets you enjoy authentic tone,
touch, and unlimited expressiveness.
Add the optional RPU-3 for more control and expression
The included DP-10 Damper Pedal offers true “half-
pedaling” capability, while the optional RPU-3 Triple-
Pedal Unit affords a fully authentic grand piano
playing experience. In addition, the RPU-3 gives you
hands-free control of various functions, including the
harmony effects and Looper.
Get creative with the built-in Looper
An onboard Looper lets you record, loop, and overdub sounds from the FP-7F
itself, as well as vocals from the mic input.You can also tap into the onboard
Looper Rhythm patterns to create ensemble performances with bass and
drums in real time, complete with intros and endings.
Add harmony effects to your vocals
Connect an external microphone (sold separately) and enjoy singing
along with your performances, and then add realtime harmony effects to
your voice, based on the chords you play or the built-in Session Partner
accompaniment. You can also add vocal harmony to Looper phrases and
control the harmony parts hands-free with the optional RPU-3 Pedal Unit.
Enjoy beautiful sound and style
The FP-7F looks just as good as it sounds
Available in black or a new white finish, the FP-7F is lightweight and easy to
transport. Use the Roland KS-G8 or foldable KS-18Z stand (sold separately) for
portable playing, or transform the FP-7F into a stylish, compact piano for the
home with the optional custom-designed KSC-44 stand.
More freedom, more creativity
The FP-7F’s Session Partner function provides built-in chord progressions for
playing along. You can also define your own chord changes for songwriting and
custom-performance applications. For more playing-along fun, the Audio Key
feature gives you one-touch playback of audio files you’ve stored on a USB
memory, including phrases that you’ve created with the Looper.
FP-7F-WH with optional KSC-44-WH
RPU-3
Compact, affordably priced, and great for casual playing enjoyment
88-key stereo multi-sampled piano sound engine
PHA alpha II (Progressive Hammer Action) keyboard
Lightweight and compact body, weighs only 15.3 kg and is easy to carry
Session Partner feature provides dynamic rhythm and accompaniment patterns
Direct-to-PC MIDI connectivity via USB port
Compatible with RPU-3 triple-pedal unit
FP-7F-WH with optional KSC-44-WH and RPU-3 FP-7F-BK with optional KS-18Z
FP-4-BK
FP-4-WH with optional KSC-44-WH

Committed to producing products that are inviting to use and easy on the environment
Roland’s Miyakoda Factory in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a state-of-the-art facility that has acquired internationally recognized ISO14001
certification for its environmental management systems and ISO9001* for quality assurance. Recycled plastic is used for PHA III
(Progressive Hammer Action) keyboards and keyboard parts with no lead materials used in the pianos. Using Roland’s original digital-cell
production method, each instrument is individually made by hand and carefully assembled with low-environmental impact.
*ISO14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Similarly, ISO9001 is an
international ISO standard for quality management systems. The International Organization for Standardization is a non-government organization that issues internationally
recognized industrial standards, quality control standards, and other standards.
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All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice.
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Printed in Japan Sep. 2010 RAM-4640 GR-UPR-SS ABHE1
FP-7F Options
FP-7F Specications
USB Flash Memory
M-UF2G
USB CD Drive
CD-01A
Dedicated Stand
KSC-44-BK / KSC-44-WH
Keyboard Stand
KS-18Z
Pedal Unit
RPU-3
Damper Pedal
DP-10
Expression Pedal
EV-5
Dynamic Microphone
DR-50
Keyboard
Keyboard 88 keys (PHA III Ivory Feel-S Keyboard with Escapement)
Touch Sensitivity [Touch] 100 levels/Fixed Touch [Hammer Response] Off, 1 – 10
Keyboard Mode Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable)
Sound Generator (Conforms to GM2 / GS / XGlite)
Piano Sound SuperNATURAL Piano Sound
Piano Effects
Open/Close Lid (0 – 6), Cabinet Resonance (Off, 1 – 10), Hammer Noise (5 levels),
Damper Noise (Off, 1 – 10), Duplex Scale (Off, 1 – 10), Damper Resonance (Off, 1 – 10),
String Resonance (Off, 1 – 10), Key Off Resonance (Off, 1 – 10)
Max. Polyphony 128 voices
Tone 351 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set)
Temperaments 8 types, selectable temperament key
Stretched Tuning Off, Preset, User tuning (adjustable in individual notes: -50.0 – +50.0 cent)
Master Tuning 415.3 Hz – 466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
Transpose -6 – +5 (in semitones)
Effects
[Reverb] Off, 1 – 10
[Only for Organ Tones] Rotary Speaker Effect (Slow, Fast)
[Only for Mic Input] Harmony (Off, 3 types), Reverb (Off, 1 – 10)
Equalizer 4-band Digital Equalizer
Metronome
Tempo Quarter Note = 10 – 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
Recorder
Song 1 Song
Note Storage Approx. 30,000 notes
Tempo Quarter Note = 10 – 500
Resolution 120 ticks per quarter note
Playable Song Format
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format)
Transpose -6 – +5 (in semitones)
Session Partner
Rhythm 80 types x 2 variations
Chord Progression Automatic or input with keyboard (User Programmable)
Audio
Playable Song Format
Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz / 16-bit Linear Format), Audio CDs (CD-DA) (when using an optional CD drive)
Audio Playback
Center Cancel
[Audio Playback Speed] 75 – 125 %
[Playback Transpose] -6 – +5 (in semitones)
Internal Memory
Songs Max. 99 songs
Song Save Format Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)
External Memory
External Storage USB Flash Memory (sold separately)
Songs Max. 999 songs
Song Save Format Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)
Internal Songs
Internal Songs 74 songs
Display
Display Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots (with backlit)
Other
Registration
[To Internal Memory] 30 x max. 25 sets [To External Memory] 30 x max. 99 sets
Other Functions Looper, Audio Key, V-LINK, Tone Demo
Connectors
External Memory Connector, USB(MIDI) Connector,
PEDAL Jacks (DAMPER / R, SOFT / L (FC1)*,
SOSTENUTO / C (FC2)*): 1/4-inch phone type (*Assignable),
OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type ,
INPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type,
MIX IN Jack: Stereo miniature phone type,
PHONES Jack x 2: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type,
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT),
MIC INPUT Jack: 1/4-inch phone type, DC IN Jack
Rated Power Output
12 W x 2
Speakers (8cm x 12 cm) x 2 (with speaker box)
Volume Level (SPL)
100 dB
* This value was measured according to the method that is based on Roland’s technical standard.
Control VOLUME, BALANCE, MIC VOLUME, LCD CONTRAST, SPEAKER switch
Power Supply DC 12 V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption
26 W
Finish Black, White
Dimensions
1,346 (W) x 369 (D) x 137 (H) mm / 53 x 14-9/16 x 5-7/16 inches
1,346 (W) x 396 (D) x 949 (H) mm / 53 x 15-5/8 x 37-3/8 inches (FP-7F with dedicated stand
KSC-44 and music rest)
Weight 24.0 kg / 52 lbs 15 oz
36.6 kg / 80 lbs 12 oz (FP-7F with dedicated stand KSC-44 and music rest)
Accessories Owner’s Manual, AC Adaptor, Power Cord (for AC Adaptor), Music Rest,
Pedal (capable of continuous detection)
*RAM-4640*
FP-7F shown with the optional stands (KSC-44-BK / KSC-44-WH / KS-18Z)
For additional pedals. FP-7F
package includes one DP-10.