Roland FP-7F User manual

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Printed in Japan Feb. 2011 RAM-4682 GR-UPR-SS AIDG1
FP-7F/FP-4F Options
FP-7F/FP-4F 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 (for FP-7F)
Keyboard
Keyboard
88 keys [FP-7F] Ivory Feel-S Keyboard with Escapement [FP-4F] Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with Escapement
Touch Sensitivity
[FP-7F] 100 levels/Fixed Touch, Hammer Response (Off, 1 – 10) [FP-4F ] 5 levels, Fixed Touch
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
Damper Resonance (Off, 1 – 10), String Resonance (Off, 1 – 10), Key Off Resonance (Off, 1 – 10)
[FP-7F o nly] Open/Close Lid (0 – 6), Cabinet Resonance (Off, 1 – 10), Hammer Noise (-2 – 2),
Duplex Scale (Off, 1 – 10), Damper Noise (Off, 1 – 10)
Max. Polyphony 128 voices
Tone
[FP-7F] 351 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set) [FP-4F] 345 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set)
Temperaments 8 types, selectable temperament key
Stretched Tuning Off, Preset [FP-7F onl y ] 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)
[FP-7F o nly] 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
Rhythms 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 [FP-7F] Max. 999 songs [FP-4F] Max. 99 songs
Song Save Format Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)
Other
Internal Songs [FP-7F] 74 songs [FP-4F] 73 songs
Display [FP-7F] Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots (with backlit) [FP-4F] Custom LCD (with backlit)
Registrations [FP-7F] To Internatl Memory: 30 x 25 sets (max.), To External Memory: 30 x 99 sets (max.)
[FP-4F] To Internatl Memory: 20 x 25 sets (max.), To External Memory: 20 x 99 sets (max.)
Other Functions V-LINK, Tone Demo, Panel Lock [FP-7F only ] Looper, Audio Key, Piano Designer
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 (FP-7F) / RCA phono type (FP-4F),
PHONES jack x 2: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, MIDI connectors (IN, OUT), DC IN jack,
[FP-7F] MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type, MIC INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
Rated Power Output
[FP-7F] 13W x 2 [FP-4F] 12W x 2
Speakers [FP-7F] (8cm x 12 cm) x 2 (with speaker box) [FP-4F] (8cm x 12 cm) x 2
Volume Level (SPL)
[FP-7F] 100 dB [FP-4F] 98 dB
* These figures were measured according to the method that is based on Roland’s technical standard.
Control VOLUME, BALANCE, LCD CONTRAST [FP-7F onl y ] MIC VOLUME, SPEAKER switch
Power Supply DC 12 V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption
[FP-7F] 26 W [FP-4F] 24 W
Finish Black, White
Dimensions
[FP-7F] 1,346 (W) x 375 (D) x 137 (H) mm / 53 x 14-13/16 x 5-7/16 inches
1,346 (W) x 397 (D) x 949 (H) mm / 53 x 15-11/16 x 37-3/8 inches (FP-7F with
dedicated stand KSC-44 and music rest)
[FP-4F] 1,342 (W) x 305 (D) x 135 (H) mm / 52-7/8 x 12-1/16 x 5-3/8 inches
1,342 (W) x 341 (D) x 940 (H) mm / 52-7/8 x 13-7/16 x 37-1/16 inches (FP-4F with
dedicated stand KSC-44 and music rest)
Weight
[FP-7F] 24.0 kg / 52 lbs 15 oz
36.6 kg / 80 lbs 12 oz (FP-7F with dedicated stand KSC-44 and music rest)
[FP-4F] 16.6 kg / 36 lbs 10 oz
29.1 kg / 64 lbs 3 oz (FP-4F with dedicated stand KSC-44 and music rest)
Accessories Owner’s Manual, AC Adaptor, Power Cord (for AC Adaptor), Music Rest,
Damper Pedal (capable of continuous detection)
FP-7F shown with the optional stands (KSC-44-BK / KSC-44-WH / KS-18Z)
For additional pedals. FP-7F/FP-4F
package includes one DP-10.
FP-4F-BK with optional KSC-44-BK
FP-4F-WH with optional KSC-44-WH and RPU-3 FP-4F-BK with optional KS-18Z
Pro performance in a travel-friendly instrument
Play piano in any environment
Authentic piano sounds, natural keyboard touch, and functions to expand
your range of musical enjoyment are all packed into this compact keyboard.
Take this instrument anywhere, and enjoy your music in any environment,
from lessons to live performances.

Portable perfection
Unmatched performance with superb tone and touch
Stylish and portable, the FP-7F provides authentic piano tone, touch,
and expression. Take the FP-7F anywhere, and experience the joy of
music in your home, on stage, in your studio, or in the classroom.
FP-7F-WH with optional KSC-44-WH
FP-7F-BK with optional KSC-44-BK and RPU-3 FP-7F-BK with optional KS-18Z
Newly designed speakers deliver dynamic sound
The FP-4F’s newly designed speakers are compact in size yet they deliver a
dynamic sound, which means you can enjoy playing on this instrument alone
without any other equipment necessary. Play the FP-4F at home or at intimate
public performances without having to set up a PA system.
Compact and ready to travel
Its body is only 30.5 cm/12-1/16 inch depth and weighs only 16.6 kg/36 lbs 10 oz,
which makes the FP-4F convenient to transport. Choose from two classic finishes,
white or black. At home or onstage, the FP-4F is friendly to operate with its high-
visibility LCD, which provides a clear view of tones, song names, and parameters.
You can place the FP-4F on any flat surface, or add a matching KSC-44 stand
(optional) for a realistic piano look and feel. For performers who desire the utmost
in portability, the collapsible KS-18Z stand is an ideal match.
Perform and practice with a virtual band
The FP-4F’s “Session Partner” provides rhythm and accompaniment patterns
created by professional musicians; it’s like playing along with a dynamic backing
band! You can even have the FP-4F play chord changes and ad-libs, or add
complete accompaniment to a sing-along piece during a live performance. Explore
the diverse range of built-in rhythm patterns, which are great song starters as well
as musical metronomes for improving your sense of timing.
Expand your musical enjoyment with USB
With its USB flash-memory support, the FP-4F lets you conveniently store
your recorded performances and keyboard settings. You can also download
SMF and WAV files from your computer and play them via USB memory key
from the FP-4F. Connect a USB CD drive (CD-01A, sold separately) to blend
your favorite audio CDs with your keyboard performance — a great way to
add back backing tracks to a live performance or to learn to play along with
pre-recorded songs.
The ultimate sound and natural keyboard touch
Amazing authenticity and expression with SuperNATURAL Piano
The FP-7F’s SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine 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, we have
faithfully replicated the unmatched tone color and expressiveness of a real acoustic
grand piano. SuperNATURAL Piano delivers the complete playing experience, with
seamless tone variation according to touch, smooth and natural tone decay with
no “looping,” and maximum expression in each individual key.
Piano Designer
In addition to all of the great the features found in the FP-4F, the FP also offers
Piano Designer editing parameters for customizing and detailing the sound. Make
delicate adjustments to hammer and damper noise, for example, or the resonance
of the damper, strings, and cabinet. And you can do it all with ease via the FP-7F’s
enlarged graphical LCD.
Custom speaker enclosures
Another unique attribute of the FP-7F is its custom internal speaker housings,
which provide rich vibration, enhanced warmth, and beautiful resonance for
spacious sound that fills the room. No additional amplification is required; simply
power up, adjust the volume to your taste, and play. Should you wish to connect
to external gear, however, the FP-7F can be plugged into additional sound-
reinforcement gear, such as our own award-winning KC-series keyboard amplifiers.
Newly developed Ivory Feel-S Keyboard
With the Ivory Feel-S’s action, we 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. Thanks to the Roland’s most advanced sensor technology
inherited from the flagship V-Piano Grand, the Ivory Feel-S improves the key
repetition and expressiveness. The extraordinary combination of Ivory Feel-S and
SuperNATURAL Piano faithfully translate the most subtle performance nuance into
natural, accurate sound. The Ivory Feel-S keyboard
is made of a proprietary 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.
Excellent piano quality in a lightweight,
compact body
SuperNATURAL Piano provides the ultimate authenticity
and expression
The FP-4F’s SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine 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, we have
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.
Ivory Feel-G keyboard provides the real feel of a grand piano
The Ivory Feel-G keyboard is a revolutionary new keyboard in that it inherits
the functions, appearance, and texture of keyboards found on our flagship
pianos, and is featured in this stylish model. Needless to say, it comes with
the Progressive Hammer Action construction and escapement function.
Thanks to the sublime combination of the latest sensor technologies coupled
with the SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, subtle differences in the
player’s touch is reflected in its output tone — another feature it has inherited
from high-end models.
Add the optional RPU-3 for additional control
and expression
The included DP-10 Damper Pedal offers
continuous-pedaling capability, while the
optional RPU-3 Triple-Pedal Unit affords
a fully authentic grand piano playing
experience.
Add the optional RPU-3 for more control and expression
The included DP-10 Damper Pedal provides continuous-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
The FP-7F’s onboard Looper lets you record, loop, and overdub sounds from the
keyboard 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 as you
play. You can even add harmony effects to your voice in real time based on the
chords you play or via 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.
Beautiful sound, beautiful look
The FP-7F looks as beautiful as it sounds
Available in a gorgeous black or white finish, the FP-7F blends beautifully into
any environment. It’s also lightweight and easy to transport. Use our 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.
Enhanced freedom and 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. In addition to all of the features found in the
FP-4F, the FP-7F provides an enhanced play-along experience with its Audio Key
mode, which allows one-touch playback of audio files you’ve stored on a USB
memory key, including phrases that you’ve created with the Looper. Additionally,
the MIX IN jack lets you connect any commercially available audio player to the
FP-7F and blend its music with your performance.
RPU-3