Roland FP-8 User manual
Roland
Advanced
SA
synthesis
Digital
piano
EP=6
OWNER’S
MANUAL
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USER-SERVICEABLE
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INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
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QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
A
A
The
lightning
tlash
with
arrowhead
symboi,
within
an
equilateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
un-
insulated
“dangerous
voltage”
within
the
preduct'’s
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accom-
Panying
the
product.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
—
When
using
electric
products,
basic
precautions
shouid
always
be
followed,
including
the
following:
.
Read
ail
the
instructions
before
using
the
product.
.
Do
not
use
this
product
near
water
—
for
example,
near
a
bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen
sink,
in
a
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swimming
pool,
or
the
like.
.
This
product
should
be
used
only
with
a
cart
or
stand
that
is
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
.
This
product,
either
alone
or
in
combination
with
an
amplifier
and
headphones
or
speakers,
may
be
capable
of
producing
sound
leveis
that
could
cause
permanent
hearing
loss.
Do
not
operate
for
a
long
period
of
time
at
a
high
voiume
level
or
at
a
level
that
is
uncomfortable.
If
you
experience
any
hearing
loss
or
ringing
in
the
ears,
you
should
consult
an
audiologist.
.
The
product
should
be
located
so
that
its
location
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventilation.
.
The
product
should
be
located
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
or
other
products
that
produce
heat.
.
Avoid
using
the
product
where
it
may
be
affected
by
dust.
.
The
product
should
be
connected
to
a
power
supply
only
of
the
type
described
in
the
operating
instructions
or
as
marked
on
the
product,
9.
10.
VW.
12.
13.
14,
15.
The
power-supply
cord
of
the
product
should
be
unplugged
trom
the
outlet
when
ieft
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time.
Do
not
tread
on
the
power-supply
cord.
Do
not
pull
the
cord
but
hold
the
plug
when
unplugging.
When
setting
up
with
any
other
instruments,
the
procedure
should
be
followed
in
accordance
with
instruction
manual.
Care
should
be
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
and
liquids
are
not
spilled
into
the
enclosure
through
openings.
The
product
should
be
serviced
by
qualified
service
per-
sonnel
when:
A.
The
power-supply
cord
or
the
plug
has
been
damaged;
or
Objects
have
fallen,
or
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
the
product;
or
:
The
product
has
been
exposed
to
rain;
or
The
product
does
not
appear
to
operate
normally
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance;
or
£.
The
product
has
been
dropped,
or
the
enclosure
dam-
aged.
Do
not
attempt
to
service
the
product
beyond
that
described
in
the
user-maintenance
instructions.
All
other
servicing
should
be
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel.
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SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
For
the
U.K.
THIS
APPARATUS
MUST
BE
EARTHED
IMPORTANT:
THE
WIRES
IN
THIS
MAINS
LEAD
ARE
COLOURED
IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH
THE
FOLLOWING
CODE.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW:
EARTH,
BLUE:
NEUTRAL,
BROWN:
LIVE
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
this
apparatus
may
not
correspond
with
the
coloured
markings
identifying
the
terminals
in
your
plug
proceed
as
follows:
The
wire
which
is
coloured
GREEN-AND-YELLOW
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
in
the
plug
which
is
marked
by
the
letter
E
or
by
the
safety
earth
symbol
@
or
coloured
GREEN
or
GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The
wire
which
is
coloured
BLUE
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
or
coloured
BLACK.
The
wire
which
is
coloured
BROWN
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L
or
coloured
RED.
‘The
product
which
is
equipped
with
a
THREE
WIRE
GROUNDING
TYPE
AC
PLUG
must
be
grounded.
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1991
ROLAND
CORPORATION
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rights
reserved.
No
part
of
this
publication
may
be
reproduced
in
any
form
without
the
written
permission
of
ROLAND
CORPORATION.
Thank
you and
congratulations
on
your
choice
of
the
Roland
FP-8
Digital
Piano.
As
a
further
refinement
of
the
SA
technology
found
in
previous
Roland
instruments,
the
FP-8
is
based
on
an
Advanced
SA
sound
process
which
accurately
reproduces
the
complex
waveforms
of
a
concert
grand
piano
and
other
acoustic
instruments.
The
performance
of
the
FP-8
is
further
enhanced
by
a
newly
developed
keyboard
which
closely
duplicates
the
feel
of
an
acoustic
piano.
To
take
full
advantage
of
the
features
and
capabilities
of
the
FP-8,
please
read
this
manual
in
its
entirety.
Advanced
SA
Sound
Process
Accurate
reproduction
of
acoustic
piano
sounds
is
not
an
easy
task,
but
Roland
Digital
Pianos
reproduce
the
dynamic
range
and
complex
sonorities
of
a
concert
grand
piano
with
amazing
precision.
The
secret
is
“Advanced
SA
(Structured
Adaptive)
Synthesis”.
In
SA
synthesis
-
a
Roland
innovation
-
the
sonic
elements
of
a
grand
piano
are
isolated,
analyzed
and
re-synthesized
to
re-create
the
original
sound.
Advanced
SA
technology
is
a
further
refinement
of
this
process,
using
Roland's
proprietary
digital
signal
processing
and
sound
generation
technology
to
achieve
amazingly
realistic
piano
sounds.
In
addition
to
the
items
listed
under
Important
Safety
Instructions
inside
the
front
cover,
please
read
and
observe
the
following:
POWER
SUPPLY
»
Before
connecting
this
unit
to
other
devices,
turn
off
the
power
to
all
units;
this
will
help
prevent
damage
or
malfunction,
+
Do
not
use
this
unit
on
the
same
power
circuit
with
any
device
that
will
generate
line
noise,
such
as
an
electric
motor
or
variable
lighting
system.
*
The
power
requirement
for
this
unit
ts
shown
on
its
nameplate
(rear
panel).
Ensure
that
the
voltage
in
your
installation
meets
this
requirement.
*
Avoid
damaging
the
power
cord:
do
not
step
on
it,
place
heavy
objects
on
it,
etc.
PLACEMENT
*
This
instrument
may
interfere
with
radio
and
televi-
sion
reception.
Do
not
use
the
instrument
in
the
vicinity
of
such
receivers.
*
Do
not
subject
the
unit
to
temperature
extremes
(eg.,
direct
sunlight
in
an
enclosed
vehicle).
Avoid
using
or
storing
the
unit
in
dusty
or
humid
areas.
MAINTENANCE
*
For
everyday
cleaning
wipe
the
unit
with
a
soft,
dry
cloth
or
one
that
has
been
slightly
dampened
with
water.
To
remove
stubborn
dirt,
use
a
mild,
neutral,
non-abrasive
detergent.
Afterward,
be
sure
to
wipe
the
unit
thoroughly
with
a
soft,
dry
cloth.
*
Never
use
benzine,
thinners,
alcohol
or
solvents
of
any
kind,
to
avoid
the
possibility
of
discoloration
and/
or
deformation.
ADDITIONAL
PRECAUTIONS
*
Protect
the
unit
from
strong
impact.
*
Do
notallow
objects
or
liquids
of
any
kind
to
penetrate
the
unit.
In
the
event
of
such
an
occurrence,
discon-
tinue
use
immediately.
Contact
qualified
service
per-
sonnel
as
soon
as
possibile.
+
Before
using
the
unit
in
a
foreign
country,
consult
with
qualified
service
personnel.
*
Should
a
malfunction
occur,
or
if
you
suspect
there
is
a
problem,
discontinue
use
immediately.
Contact
qualified
service
personnel
as
soon
as
possible.
The
FP-8.contains
four
Tone
groups:
PIANO
(Acoustic)
E.
PIANO
(Electric)
MALLET
STRINGS
In
addition,
there
are
a
number
of
variations
in
each
of
these
groups,
giving
you
a
total
of
16
sounds
to
choose
from.
The
FP-8
incorporates
Roland’s
newly
devel-
oped
piano
keyboard.
This
keyboard
closely
duplicates
the
feel
of
an
acoustic
piano
by
using
a
‘weighted-counterlever'
mechanism.
This
mechanism
eliminates
the
need
for
a
spring
assembly
to
return
the
key
toits
resting
position,
resulting
in
a
more
natural
keyboard
feel.
A
wide
range
of
playing
dynamics
will
enhance
any
performance.
To
match
your
personal
pref-
erence,
you
can
set
the
Keyboard
Touch
re-
sponse
to
one
of
three
settings:
Light/Standard/
Heavy.
The
Dual
function
enables
two
sounds
from
different
groups
to
be
layered
together.
By
combining
two
sounds
with
distinctive
charac-
teristics,
you
can
create
new
sounds
or
sounds
suitable
for
ensemble
performances.
The
Record
function
allows
you
to
record
and
playback
your
performances
as
easily
as
with
a
tape
recorder.
On-board
digital
Chorus
and
Reverb
enhance
any
performance.
The
Chorus
effect
adds
rich-
ness
and
warmth
to
any
sound,
while
the
Reverb
effect
can
duplicate
the
ambience
of
a
concert
hall.
Four
variations
of
each
effect
are
provided.
The
FP-8
provides
independent
control
over
the
instrument's
internal
volume
(internal
speakers
and
headphones)
and
line
level
output
(for
ex-
ternal
amplifiers
or
PA
systems).
The
Key
Transpose
function
allows
you
to
trans-
pose
the
pitch
by
any
interval.
For
example,
this
lets
you
play
that
tricky
D-flat
piece
using
the
fingering
(notes)
of
the
C-major
scale.
Line
input
jacks
and
MIDI
connectors
are
pro-
vided,
allowing
you
to
connect
other
audio
or
MID!
equipment
to
expand
your
music
system.
The
‘stereo’
position
of
each
note
is
the
same
as
on
an
acoustic
instrument.
This
simply
means
that
lower
notes
will
be
heard
more
from
the
left
speaker,
and
higher
notes
will
be
heard
more
from
the
right
speaker.
This
feature
recreates
the
natural
sound
field
of
an
acoustic
piano.
The
FP-8
is
fully
compatible
with
Roland's
ISM
(Intelligent
System
of
Music)
products.
For
further
information
about
ISM
products,
refer
to
page
37.
Panel
Descriptions
Setting
Up
Getting
Started
Demo
Songs
Record
Function
Additional
Functions
Connecting
Audio
Devices
MIDI
Guide
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Index
Front
Panel/Rear
Panel/Music
Stand
Power
Cable/Pedal
Turn
the
Power
On/Adjust
the
Volume/
Stereo
Panning/Headphones/Select
a
Sound/
Dual
Function/Using
the
Pedal/Chorus/Reverb
To
Hear
the
Demo
Songs
To
Record
a
Performance/
To
Playback
Your
Performance
Keyboard
Touch
Control/Key
Transpose/
MIDI
Transmit
Channel/MID!
Receive
Channel/
Program
Change/Tuning/MIDI
Mode
Listening
to
Other
Sources
Through
the
Internal
Speakers/Recording
on
a
Cassette
Deck/Connection
to
an
Amplifier
About
MIDI/MIDI
Implementation
Chart/MIDI
Program
Change
Number
Table/ISM
Products
BRaRRERRAR
EA
MONITOR
LEVEL:
MIN
MAX
MONITOR
LEVEL:
This
slider
controls
the
overall
internal
volume
of
your
instrument
(internal
speakers
&
PHONES
output).
P.
@
LINE
LEVEL:
This
slider
controls
the
ievel
from
the
LINE
OUT
jacks.
P.
22
TONE
select:
Press
one
of
these
buttons
to
select
the
desired
Tone
group.
A
number
of
Tone
variations
are
available
when
these
buttons
are
used
in
conjunction
with
the
VARIATION
[
¥
a
]
buttons.
P.7@
CHORUS:
Press
this
button
to
turn
the
Chorus
effect
on
and
off.
Four
Chorus
variations
(c1-c4)
are
available
when
this
button
is
used
in
conjunction
with
the
VARIATION
buttons.
?.
73
REVERB:
Press
this
button
to
turn
the
Reverb
effect
on
and
off.
Four
Reverb
variations
(ri-r4)
are
available
when
this
button
is
used
in
conjunction
with
the
VARIATION
buttons.
P.
72
DISPLAY:
This
LED
(light
emitting
diode)
display
provides
information
about
Tone
selection,
effects
selection
and
other
instrument
functions.
RR
PIANO...
MALLET
"|
“STRING
VARIATION:
When
used
in
conjunction
with
other
panel
buttons,
these
buttons
are
used
io
select
the
variations
(alternates)
within
several
functions.
For
example,
these
buttons
are
used
to
select
the
Tone
variations
within
each
Tone
group
and
the
variations
within
the
Chorus
and
Reverb
effects.
REC:
The
on-board
Recorder
can
record
and
playback
a
keyboard
perform-
ance.
Recording
will
start
or
stop
when
you
press
this
button.
P.
16
PLAY:
Playback
of
your
recorded
performance
will
start
or
stop
when
you
press
this
button.
P.
16
TX
CH
(MID!
Transmit
Channel):
Press
this
button
[in
conjunction
with
the
FUNC
(Function)
button
and
the
VARIATION
buttons]
to
set
the
FP-8's
MIDI
Transmit
Channel
-
the
channel
on
which
it
will
transmit
MIDI
data.
P.
77
RX
CH
(MIDI
Receive
Channel):
Press
this
button
[in
conjunction
with
the
FUNC
(Function)
button
and
the
VARIATION
buttons]
to
set
the
FP-8’s
MIDI
Receive
Channel
-
the
channel
on
which
it
will
receive
MIDI
data.
P.
78
4
4
5
y
124
7
“"
MARIATION
a
MODE:
Press
this
button
[in
conjunction
with
the
FUNC
(Function)
button
and
the
VARIATION
buttons]
to
select
the
MIDI
mode
(a
combination
of
settings).
/f
the.FP-8
is
to
be
used
by
itself,
there
will
be
no
need
to
change
the
default
setting
(Mode
|),
P.
19
PGM
CHANGE
(Program
Change):
Press
this
button
[in
conjunction
with
the
FUNC
(Function)
and
VARIATION
buttons]
when
you
wish
to
send
a
Program
Change
message
(Tone
change
message)
to
an
external
device.
/f
the
FP-8
is
to
be
used
by
itself,
there
will
be
no
need
to
send
Program
Change
messages.
P.
718
TOUCH:
Press
this
button
[in
conjunction
with
the
FUNC
(Function)
button
and
the
VARIATION
buttons]
to
select
one
of
three
Keyboard
Touch
settings:
Light/Standard/Heavy.
P.
76
TRANSPOSE:
Press
this
button
[in
conjunction
with
the
FUNC
(Function)
button
and
the
VARIATION
buttons}
to
set
the
key
transpose
function.
You
can
trans-
pose
the
pitch
up
a
maximum
of
5
semitones,
or
down
a
maximum
of
6
semitones.
P.
77
PEDAL
‘DEMO
ALY
R
meee
FUNC
Ie
PEDAL:
The
piano
includes
two
pedal
jacks
(rear
panel).
A
pedal
connected
to
the
DAMPER
jack
will
always
function
as
a
damper
(sustain)
pedal.
A
pedal
connected
to
the
SOFT
jack
can
function
in
one
of
three
ways:
as
a
soft
pedal,
sostenuto
pedal,
or
expression
pedal.
Press
this
but-
ton
[in
conjunction
with
the
FUNC
(Function)
button
and
the
VARIATION
buttons]
to
se-
lect
the
desired
peda!
function.
P.
72
DEMO:
Press
this
button
[in
conjunction
with
the
FUNC
(Function)
button
and
the
VARIATION
buttons]
to
hear
the
Demonstration
songs.
P.
14
FUNC
(Function):
When
used
in
conjunction
with
other
panel
buttons,
this
button
activates
a
second
function.
For
example,
pressing
the
PLAY
(DEMO)
button
by
itself
will
start
playback
of
a
recorded
performance.
However,
if
the
PLAY(DEMO)
button
is
pressed
after
the
FUNC
button
has
been
pressed
(the
FUNC
button
indicator
is
lit),
the
DEMO
function
becomes
active.
The
TX
CH,
RX
CH,
MODE,
PGM
CHANGE,
TOUCH,
TRANSPOSE,
PEDAL,
and
DEMO
functions
all
become
active
only
after
the
FUNC
button
has
been
pressed.
AC:
Connect
the
AC
power
cord
to
this
inlet.
ATW
MIDI
(IN/OUT/THRU)
connectors:
These
P,
8
connectors
are
used
to
connect
your
instrument
to
other
MIDI
devices.
P.
24
y2f
POWER:
This
switch
turns
the
unit
On
and
Off.
P.
&
PEDAL
(SOFT/DAMPER)
jacks:
These
jacks
allow
connection
of
foot
pedals.
P.
72
Music
Stand
Align
hoaks
with
screw
holes
Insert
and
tighten
screws
a
8
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LINES
“ic
R
EEVEL
INPUT
TUNE:
This
knob
allows
you
to
adjust
the
overall
pitch
of
your
piano
to
match
that
of
other
instruments.
P.
79
INPUT
LEVEL
knob:
This
knob
adjusts
the
input
level
of
any
device
you
connect
to
the
INPUT
jacks.
If
you
connect
a
microphone,
for
example,
rotate
the
INPUT
LEVEL
knob
towards
MIC.
If
you
connect
a
drum
machine
or
another
piano,
rotate
the
knob
towards
LINE.
P.
27
L:
STEREO
AY
L{MONO)..
L:(MONO)
EREO
-——
LINE
OUT
INPUT
[R/L(MONO)]
jacks:
These
jacks
accept
connection
of
external
devices
(another
keyboard
or
drum
machine,
for
example).
The
sound
of
any
such
unit
will
then
be
heard
through
the
FP-8's
in-
ternal
speakers.
When
using
a
mono
device,
connect
it
to
the
L(MONO)
jack.
P.
27
LINE
OUT
[R/L(MONO)]
jacks:
These
jacks
can
be
used
to
connect
the
piano
to
an
external
amplifier,
PA
system
or
cassette
deck.
When
using
a
mono
device,
connect
it
to
the
L(MONO)
jack.
P.
22
Power
Cable
Pedal
1
Ensure
that
the
POWER
switch
(rear
panel)
is
in
the
‘OFF’
position.
2
Connect
the
power
cable
to
the
AC
inlet
(and
to
an
AC
outlet).
*Use
only
the
power
cable
included
with
the
unit.
*Ensure
that
the
voltage
in
your
installation
meets
the
requirements
of
the
piano.
:
*If
you
will
not
be
using
the
piano
for
an
extended
period
of
time,
unplug
the
power
cable
from
the
AC
outlet.
1
Connect
the
foot
pedal
cable
to
the
DAMPER
jack.
Although
the
pedal
can
be
used
in
either
jack,
please
use
the
DAMPER
jack
for
the
moment.
“An
additional
pedal
(such
as
the
Roland
EV-5
or
DP-6;
sold
separately)
can
,
be
used
in
the
SOFT
jack.
*An
optional
stand
is
available
for
this
instrument
(Roland
FPS-8).
“Attach
the
music
stand
(included)
to
the
piano
if
you
wish.
Refer
to
the
diagram
on
page
6.
This
section
explains
the
basic
operation.
If
you
are
using
a
digital
piano
for
the
first
time,
be
sure
to
read
this
section
before
proceeding.
Turn
the
Power
On
£7
1
Turn
the
POWER
switch
to
the
‘ON’
position.
In
a
few
seconds
the
unit
will
be
ready
to
produce
sound.
2
Play
the
keyboard
and
you
will
hear
the
Grand
Piano
sound
(PIANO
variation
1
is
automatically
selected
at
power
up).
Notice
that
changes
in
playing
dynamics
cause
natural
changes
in
the
timbre
and
volume
of
the
sound.
*
A
protection
circuit
will
operate
for
approximately
3
seconds
after
the
power
is
turned
on
-
there
will
be
no
sound
during
this
time.
Adjust
the
Volume
Use
the
MONITOR
LEVEL
slider
to
adjust
the
volume
of
the
unit's
internal
speakers.
At
“MAX”
the
volume
wil!
be
at
maximum
and
at
“MIN”
the
volume
will
be
at
minimum.
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me
Stereo
Panning
Listen
carefully
to
the
sounds
you
play
and
focus
on
which
direction
they
appear
to
come
from.
You'll
notice
that
the
sound
of
lower
notes
is
heard
more
from
the
left
speaker
(Fig
1),
and
the
sound
of
higher
notes
is
heard
more
from
the
right
speaker
(Fig
2).
[To
hear
the
effect
clearly,
play
single
notes
instead
of
chords.]
The
sound
of
each
note
on
the
keyboard
has
been
‘panned’
(placed
between
the
left
and
right
speakers)
to
the
same
location
where
they
would
naturally
occur
on
an
acoustic
piano.
The
spatial
localiza-
tion
of
individual
notes
enhances
the
realism
of
the
soundfield.
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2
Headphones
You
can
use
stereo
headphones
to
listen
while
you
play.
Insert
the
headphone
plug
(1/4")
into
the
PHONES
jack
located
on
the
left
side
of
your
instrument.
Connecting
headphones
to
this
jack
will
turn
off
the
unit's
internal
speakers,
allowing
you
to
practice
privately.
Headphone
volume
is
controlled
by
the
MONITOR
LEVEL
slider.
710
Select
a
Sound
Dual
Function
1
Press
one
of
the
Tone
select
buttons
to
select
a
Tone
group;
PIANO,
E.PIANO,
MALLET,
or
STRINGS
(the
button
indicator
will
light).
are
availabie):
PIANO
contains
5
variations:
Piano
1
(Grand)
Piano
2
(bright
Grand)
Piano
3
(bright)
Piano
4
(with
sharp
attack)
Piano
5
(Honky
Tonk)
E.
PIANO
contains
3
variations:
E.
Piano
1
(Rhodes)
E.
Piano
2
(Synth
electric
piano)
E.
Piano
3
(Fantasia)
MALLET
contains
4
variations:
Mallet
1
(Vibraphone)
Mallet
2
(Marimba)
Mailet
3.(Celesta)
Mallet
4
(Xylophone)
STRINGS
contains
4
variations:
Strings
1
(string
ensemble)
Strings
2
(synth
strings:mid/low)
Strings
3
(synth
strings:mid/high)
Strings
4
(vocal
chorus)
(—
Each
Tone
group
contains
a
number
of
variations
(a
total
of
16
sounds
“7
Y/
2
To
select
a
variation,
first
select
the
Tone
group
(PIANO,
E.
PIANO,
MALLET
or
STRINGS)
and
then
use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
desired
variation.
As
you
move
through
the
variations
in
each
Tone
group,
the
variation
number
will
appear
in
the
display.
*
Whenever
you
select
a
different
Tone
group,
the
last
variation
used
in
that
group
will
automatically
be
selected.
*
If
you
select
a
new
sound
while
you
have
keys
pressed
on
the
keyboard
(or
notes
sustained
with
the
Damper
pedal),
those
notes
will
retain
their
original
sound.
Notes
played
after
the
selection
of
a
new
sound
will
have
that
new
sound.
The
Dual
function
allows
you
to
‘layer’
two
Tones
together
so
they
will
sound
simultaneously.
Combining
Tones
in
this
way
allows
you
to
create
a
wide
variety
of
interesting
sounds
with
which
to
enhance
your
music.
Note,
however,
that
you
cannot
layer
two
Tones
from
the
same
Tone
group.
To
Layer
Sounds
For
example,
to
layer
PIANO
variation
2
and
STRINGS
variation
3
...
1
Press
PIANO
and
then
use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
variation
number
2.
The
number
“2”
will
appear
in
the
display.
17
2
Press
STRINGS
and
then
use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
variation
number
3.
The
number
“3”
will
appear
in
the
display.
3
Press
and
hold
PIANO
and
then
press
STRINGS.
The
display
will
read
“2-3"
(variation
“2”
and
variation
“3”).
4
Play
the
keyboard
and
you
will
hear
a
grand
piano
sound
and
a
string
sound
together.
BY
*
As
with
individual
Tone
variations,
the
Tone
variations
in
a
layered
pair
will
be
displayed
as
long
as
they
are
being
used.
To
Change
one
of
the
Tones
in
a
Layered
Pair
The
FP-8
can
only
recognize
one
Tone
in
the
pair
at
a
time.
In
this
case,
the
PIANO
variation
will
be
recognized
because
the
PIANO
button
was
pressed
first
when
selecting
the
layered
pair.
1
Use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
desired
PIANO
variation.
The
variation
number
displayed
on
the
left
will
change
as
you
press
the
VARIATION
buttons.
To
change
the
STRINGS
variation
1
Reselect
the
Tones
in
the
layered
pair:
Press
and
hold
STRINGS
and
then
press
PIANO.
2
Now
that
STRINGS
has
been
selected
first,
use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
desired
STRINGS
variation.
The
variation
number
displayed
on
the
right
will
change
as
you
press
the
VARIATION
buttons.
Using
this
method
you
can
obtain
exactly
the
combination
of
sounds
you
want.
£Y
*
Layered
Tone
settings
(Tone
variation
and
effect
selections)
will
be
retained
for
approximately
24
hours
after
the
unit
has
been
turned
off.
712
Using
the
Pedal
The
FP-8
includes
a
foot
pedal
which
can
be
connected
to
either
the
DAMPER
jack
or
the
SOFT
jack.
When
connected
to
the
DAMPER
jack,
the
pedal
operates
as
a
damper
(or
susiain)
pedal.
Notes
that
are
played
while
the
damper
pedal
is
depressed
will
decay
slowly
after
the
keys
are
released.
When
connected
to
the
SOFT
jack,
a
pedal
can
have
one
of
three
functions:
[1]
Soft,
[2]
Sostenuto,
or
[3]
Expression.
[1]
Soft’:
When
the
pedal
is
depressed
the
sound
will
become
softer.
Since
pressing
this
pedal
on
a
grand
piano
causes
the
keyboard
to
shift
slightly
sideways,
this
pedal
is
sometimes
called
the
“shift
pedal”.
[2]
Sostenuto:
Notes
already
played
when
this
pedal
is
pressed
will
be
sustained.
Notes
that
are
played
after
the
pedal
is
pressed
will
not
be
affected.
[3]
Expression:
In
this
mode,
the
pedal
acts
as
a
volume
control,
allow-
ing
you
to
create
volume
swells
and
other
effects.
Note,
however,
that
such
volume
control
can
only
be
obtained
over
the
STRINGS
sounds
(all
variations)
and
E.
PIANO
variation
number
3
(Fantasia).
Selecting
Pedal
Modes
To
select
one
of
the
three
pedal
modes:
1
Press
FUNC
(the
indicator
will
light).
2
Press
PEDAL
(the
indicator
will
light).
3
Use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
desired
mode:
1,
2
or
3.
The
mode
number
will
appear
in
the
display.
4
Press
FUNC.
The
indicator
wili
go
out
and'the
display
will
indicate
the
Tone
variation
number
as
before.
’
The
Soft
mode
is
the
default
setting
(automatically
selected
each
time
the
unit
is
turned
on).
?
In
order
to
use
the
Expression
function,
you
must
use
a
volume
pedal
(eg.,
Roland
EV-5).
The
pedal
included
with
the
piano
is
not
a
volume
pedal
and
will
not
function
in
the
Expression
mode.
If
the
Expression
mode
is
selected,
and
an
expression
(volume)
pedal
has
not
been
connected
to
the
SOFT
jack,
all
STRINGS
variations
and
E.
PIANO
variation
number
3
will
not
sound.
Chorus
Reverb
13
The
Chorus
effect
adds
warmth
and
depth
to
a
sound
by
simulating
the
effect
of
several
of
the
same
instrument
playing
together
in
ensemble.
The
Chorus
effect
contains
4
variations
(c1-c4).
1
Select
the
Tone
variation
(or
layered
Tones)
you
wish
to
use.
2
Press
CHORUS
to
turn
the
effect
on
(the
indicator
will
light).
Play
the
keyboard
and
you
will
hear
the
Chorus
effect.
3
To
select
one
of
the
Chorus
variations,
press
and
hold
CHORUS
until
“c
2"
(the
default
variation)
appears
in
the
display.
4
Continue
holding
CHORUS
while
you
use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
desired
Chorus
variation
(c1-c4).
5
When
the
desired
variation
has
been
selected,
release
the
CHORUS
button.
The
display
will
indicate
the
Tone
variation
number
as
before.
*
The
Chorus
effect
can
be
added
independently
to
each
Tone
and
each
layered
pair
of
Tones.
When
that
particular
Tone
(or
layered
pair)
is
selected
again,
the
selected
Chorus
variation
will
also
be
recalled.
*
If
the
Chorus
effect
is
on
for
the
Tone
first
selected
in
a
layered
pair,
that
Chorus
variation
will
affect
both
Tones
of
the
pair.
*
All
Chorus
settings
will
be
retained
for
approximately
24
hours
after
the
unit
has
been
turned
off.
However,
if
you
turn
the
piano
on
after
the
24
hour
period,
the
default
Chorus
settings
will
be
in
effect
(Chorus
will
be
on
for
all
E.
PIANO
variations).
Reverb
(reverberation)
refers
to
the
reflected
sounds
we
hear
in
any
en-
closed
space.
By
adding
Reverb
to
a
sound,
you
can
enjoy
the
acoustic
ambience
of
a
concert
hall.
The
Reverb
effect
contains
4
variations
(r1-r4).
1
Select
the
Tone
variation
(or
layered
Tones)
you
wish
to
use.
2
Press
REVERB
to
turn
the
effect
on
(the
indicator
will
light).
3
To
select
one
of
the
Reverb
variations’,
press
and
hold
REVERB
until
“r
2"
(the
default
variation)
appears
in
the
display.
Variations:
11
Room
r2
Hall?
r3
Hall2
r4
Delay
14
4
Continue
hoiding
REVERB
while
you
use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
desired
Reverb
variation
(r1-r4).
5
When
the
desired
variation
has
been
selected,
release
the
REVERB
button.
The
display
will
indicate
the
Tone
variation
number
as
before.
FY
*
The
Reverb
effect
of
the
FP-8
is
global.
That
is,
when
it
is
turned
ON,
it
will
affect
any
Tone
you
select.
Reverb
cannot
be
set
independently
for
each
Tone.
Note
also
that
variation
4
is
actually
an
echo
effect.
The
FP-8
contains
10
Demo
songs
which
demonstrate
the
capabilities
of
this
instrument.
These
Demo
songs
are
permanently
stored
in
internal
memory
and
can
be
played
whenever
you
like.
To
Hear
the
Demo
Songs
1
Press
FUNC
(the
indicator
will
light).
The
green
DEMO
bution
indica-
tor
will
start
to
flash
and
the
display
will
read
"ALL".
2
Use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
Demo
sang(s)
you
wish
to
hear
(ALL,
1-10).
[If
you
select
"ALL",
you
will
hear
all
the
Demo
songs
beginning
with
song
number
1.]
3
Press
DEMO
(the
indicator
will
light
steadily
during
playback).
4
When
the
Demo
song
is
finished,
the
DEMO
button
indicator
will
start
to
flash.
[If
you
selected
ALL,
the
Demo-songs
will
play
continuously
(in
order)
until
you
press
DEMO
again.]
5
Use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
next
Demo
song
and
then
press
DEMO.
6
Press
FUNC
when
you
have
finished
listening
to
the
DEMO
songs.
The
FUNC
indicator
will
go
out
and
the
display
will
indicate
the
Tone
variation
as
before.
By
*
You
can
start
and
stop
playback
of
a
Demo
song
at
any
titne
by
pressing
DEMO.
If
you
stop
a
song
in
the
middle
and
then
press
DEMO
again,
the
song
will
start
from
the
beginning.
Original
Demo
songs
composed
and
arranged
by
Mr.
John
Maul.
John
Maul
is
a
musician,
composer
and
arranger
having
graduated
from
the
Royal
Academy
of
Music
in
London.
John's
work
encompasses
studio
recordings
and
live
performances,
including
work
with
top
cabaret
artists
in
the
U.K.
His
writing
credits
include
music
for
radio
and
television,
as
well
as
scoring
jazz
and
classical
works.
As
a
product
specialist
for
Roland
U.K.,
John's
talents
are
well
utilized
in
the
preparation
of
support
material
for
educational
and
instructional
use.
Well
done,
John!
Copyright
©
1991.
All
rights
reserved.
The
Record
function
allows
you
to
record
and
playback
a
keyboard
performance.
During
playback,
you
will
hear
your
music
just
as
you
heard
the
Demo
songs.
While
recording
you
can
select
different
Tone
variations,
layered
Tones
and
effect
settings
(Chorus
and
Reverb).
Everything
you
play
and.all
the
things
you
do
(ie.,
make
Tone
changes,
change
effect
settings,
press
pedals
etc.)
will
be
recorded.
During
playback
you
will
hear
exactly
what
you
recorded.
During
playback
you
can
play
along
with
the
recorded
music
using
any
Tone
variation
you
like.
This
feature
is
useful
for
playing
duet
pieces
by
yourself,
or
for
practicing
the
right
and
left
hand
parts
of
a
song.
To
Record
a
Performance
1
Press
REC
(the
red
indicator
will
light).
2
Start
playing
(recording
will
begin
when
you
start
to
play).
3
When
you
have
finished
playing,
press
REC
again
(the
indicator
will
go
out).
When
you
approach
the
recording
limit
....
The
REC
indicator
will
begin
to
blink.
If
you
continue
to
record
....
The
REC
indicator
will
blink
faster.
When
the
recording
limit
has
been
reached
....
The
REC
indicator
will
go
out
and
recording
will
stop
automatically.
*
You
can
record
approximately
4,500
notes.
However,
each
press
of
a
pedal,
change
of
effect
setting,
or
change
of
Tone
variation
will
also
be
recorded
-
all
of
which
require
memory
space.
The
actual
number
of
notes
you
can
record
may
therefore
be
less
than
4,500.
*
When
you
record
again,
the
previously
recorded
performance
will
be
replaced
by
the
new
performance.
16
To
Playback
Your
Performance
£Y
1
Press
PLAY
(the
indicator
will
light)
and
playback
will
begin.
When
playback
is
complete
the
PLAY
indicator
will
go
out.
*
During
playback
you
can
play
along
with
the
recording
using
any
Tone
variation
you
like.
With
this
ability
you
may
wish,
for
example,
to
record
an
accompaniment
part
using
a
string
sound,
and
then
play
the
solo
piano
part
during
playback.
*
To
stop
playback,
press
PLAY.
If
you
press
PLAY
again,
playback
will
start
from
the
beginning
of
the
song.
*
To
erase
the
recorded
song,
press
REC
and
PLAY
simultaneously.
*
The
song
recorded
in
memory
will
be
preserved
for
approximately
24
hours
after
the
unit
has
been
turned
off.
This
feature
helps
to
prevent
the
acciden-
tal
loss
of
recorded
material.
If
you
want
to
save
a
recorded
piece
of
music
indefinitely,
you
will
need
to
save
it
using
a
MIDI
sequencer
(see
page
24).
Keyboard
Touch
Control
[TOUCH]
The
FP-8
allows
you
to
select
one
of
three
keyboard
touch
responses
to
sult
your
personal
preference:
[1]
Light
Since
a
lighter
than
normal
touch
will
produce
fortissimo
sounds,
the
keyboard
will
be
more
responsive,
This
lets
children
play
with
a
consistent
sound.
[2]
Standard
This
setting
provides
a
natural
response
and
most
closely
duplicates
the
feel
of
an
acoustic
piano.
[3]
Heavy
Since
only
a
heavier
than
normal
touch
will
produce
fortissimo
sounds,
the
keyboard
will
‘feel’
heavier.
This
allows
heavy-handed
players
a
full
range
of
dynamic
expression.
To
change
the
keytouch
setting
i
Press
FUNC
(the
indicator
will
light).
2
Press
TOUCH
(the
indicator
will
light).
The
display
will
read
“2”
to
indicate
the
current
keytouch
setting.
3
Use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
desired
setting:
1,
2
or
3.
17
4
Press
FUNC
when
you
have
selected
the
desired
setting.
The
FUNC
indicator
will
go
out
and
the
display
will
indicate
the
Tone
variation
as
before.
Ly
*
Each
time
the
unit
is
turned
on,
the
Standard
keytouch
setting
(number
2)
will
automatically
be
selected.
Key
Transpose
[TRANSPOSE]
The
key
transpose
function
allows
you
to
transpose
(raise
or
lower)
the
pitch
of
the
notes
so
that
you
can
play
in
different
keys
while
using
a
familiar
fingering.
For
example,
if
you
raise
(transpose)
the
pitch
by
2
semitones,
you
can
play
songs
in
the
key
of
D
major
using
the
fingering
of
the
C
major
scale.
NOTE:
Raising
the
pitch
(when
using
E.
PIANO
3,
MALLET
3
or
any
STRINGS
variation}
will
cause
the
highest
notes
to
shift
down
an
octave
-
this
is
due
to
memory
restrictions.
1
Press
FUNC
(the
indicator
will
light).
2
Press
TRANSPOSE
(the
indicator
will
light).
The
display
will
read
“0”
to
indicate
that
no
transposition
is
in
effect.
3
Use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
amount
of
transposition
in
semitone
steps.
You
can
raise
the
pitch
by
a
maximum
of
5
semitones
(1-5),
or
lower
it
by
a
maximum
of
6
semitones
{-1
-
-6).
For
example,
if
you
select
number
°1"
with
the
VARIATION
buttons,
playing
the
note
°C”
will
produce
the
pitch
“C#".
This
is
because
the
pitch
has
been
raised
by
one
semitone.
If
you
select
"2",
playing
the
note
“C"
will
produce
the
pitch
“D”
because
the
keyboard
has
been
transposed
by
2
semitones.
4
When
you
have
selected
the
desired
pitch
transposition,
press
FUNC.
The
FUNC
indicator
will
go
out
and
the
display
will
indicate
the
Tone
variation
as
before.
EY
*
The
default
setting
(no
pitch
transposition)
will
be
selected
each
time
the
unit
is
turned
on.
MIDI
Transmit
Channel
[TX
CH]
If
the
FP-8
is
to
be
used
with
other
MIDI
devices,
it
will
become
necessary
to
set
the
MIDI
transmit
channel
(the
channel
on
which
it
will
send
MIDI
data).
To
set
the
Transmit
channel
1
Press
FUNC
(the
indicator
will
light).
2
Press
TX
CH
(the
indicator
will
light).
3
Use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
desired
MID!
channel
(1-16).
[Holding
either
VARIATION
button
will
cause
the
numbers
to
change
more
rapidly.}
-
4
When
the
desired
channel
has
been
set,
press
FUNC.
The
FUNC
indicator
will
go
out
and
the
display
will
indicate
the
Tone
variation
as
before.
BY
“If
you
use
the
FP-8
by
itself
there
is
no
need
to
be
concerned
about
the
MIDI
transmit
channel.
*
For
further
information
about
MIDI,
refer
to
the
MIDI
Guide
(page
24).
MIDI
Receive
Channel
[RX
CH]
-
(OMNI
ON,
1-16)
H
the
FP-8
is
to
be
used
with
other
MIDI
devices,
it
will
become
necessary
to
set
the
MIDI
receive
channel
(the
channel
on
which
it
will
receive
MIDI
data).
To
set
the
Receive
channel
1
Press
FUNC
(the
indicator
will
light).
2
Press
RX
CH
(the
indicator
will
light).
3
Use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
desired
MID}
channel
(ON,
1-16).
If
you
select
“ON”,
MIDI
data
will
be
received
on
a//
MIDI
channels
-
this
is
the
OMNI
mode.
Refer
to
page
26
for
details.
4
When
the
desired
channel
has
been
set,
press
FUNC.
The
FUNC
indicator
will
go
out
and
the
display
will
indicate
the
Tone
variation
as
before.
£Y
*
If
you
use
the
FP-8
by
itself
there
is
no
need
to
be
concerned
about
the
MIDI
receive
channel.
*
When
selecting
the
MIDI
channel,
holding
either
VARIATION
button
will
cause
the
numbers
to
change
more
rapidly.
*
For
further
information
about
MIDI,
refer
to
the
MIDI
Guide
(page
24).
Program
Change
[PGM
CHANGE]
When
the
FP-8
is
to
be
used
with
other
MIDI
devices
and
instruments,
it
may
become
desirabie
to
send
Program
Change
messages.
A
Program
Change
message
is
one
which
selects
a
different
sound
on
the
external
instrument
or
sound
module.
1
Press
FUNC
(the
indicator
will
light).
2
Press
PRG
CHANGE
(the
indicator
will
light).
3
Use
the
VARIATION
buttons
to
select
the
desired
Program
Change
number
(7-128).
[Holding
either
button
produces
a
more
rapid
change.]
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