Roland LX-10F User manual

LX-10F
ROLAND PIANO
DIGITAL

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Variation in tone color produced by
the SuperNATURAL Piano sound
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*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations
The “SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine” delivers the power
and expression of an acoustic grand
The LX-10F is 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.
Inspiring creativity with Roland’s powerful technologies
The LX-10F features “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
. The LX-10F features “Piano
Designer”, which lets you customize all components of the piano’s sound,
even the position of the “virtual” grand piano lid.
*1 String Resonance *2 Key Off Resonance *3 Damper Resonance
Volume
Time
Natural variations in tonal quality
Variation in tone color produced by the
SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine as the
tone decays.
QUALITY & DESIGN
Stunning, Streamlined Cabinet
The LX-10F’s polished ebony and satin-black hybrid finish beautifully
complement each other. The look is strong and bold, yet the depth of
the piano is just 45.3cm (17-7/8"). The fallboard’s interior has a mirror
finish that reflects the keyboard and moving fingers in the style of a
grand piano, bringing a sense of visual enjoyment to your playing. The
fallboard can be used as a music rest when opened. It closes slowly
and gently, combining both safety and aesthetic grace. Cables can be
neatly hidden in the rear of the piano, allowing the LX-10F to be easily
placed against a wall. It can even be set up in the center of a room
since the rear of the piano has an attractive appearance.
Natural, Rich Sound with Built-In Speakers
The LX-10F is equipped with the specially designed “Grand Piano
Presence II six-component Sound System”. By taking advantage of the
piano’s vertical cabinet chamber, and installing six speakers in optimal
positions, the LX-10F is able to produce
sounds that emanate from the entire
instrument, lling the room with rich,
resonant sound. In addition to its beautiful
appearance, the lid also shapes the
piano’s overall tonal character. It can be
closed and opened, which allows the lid to
vary the tone from mellow to bright.
The PHA III keyboard translates
the emotions of the player into sound
I ts natural touch is not produced by springs, by the hammer’s weight
and movement. Just as in an acoustic piano, the lower notes feel slightly
heavier and the higher notes feel lighter. The PHA III keyboard also faithfully
replicates the unique response of grand pianos, where the keys move
downward lightly when you play softly
and give more resistance when you
play more forcefully.
The acclaimed PHA
III keyboard accurately responds to the
player’s touch, from the most subtle
and delicate to the most bombastic
technique. As the pianist’s emotion
and intention changes, so too does the piano’s intonation. As the PHA III
keyboard drives our SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, subtle differences of
articulation are faithfully reected in the tone for a true grand-piano experience.
Simulated “escapement” replicates the feel and
response of a grand piano
Press a key slowly and you will feel the resistance increase gradually
and then become lighter again. This occurs on acoustic pianos when
the hammer releases or “escapes” from the key mechanism. By
replicating this, the PHA III keyboard further enhances the superb
response and expression of Roland pianos.
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.
tops are made of a material that replicates the unique appearance and
texture of real ivory and ebony keys. The white keys consist of a two-
piece “surface over base material”
construction to create the same
appearance you would nd on an
acoustic piano. It also reduces the
noise of ngernails tapping the keys.
Thanks to its moisture-absorbing
characteristics, the Ivory-Feel
keyboard feels better the more you
play it.
The Ivory-Feel keyboard replicates
the texture of ivory and ebony
Modeled after high-end acoustic grand pianos, the white and black key
Progressive Damper Action Pedal
The LX-10F features Roland’s new Progressive Damper Action pedal
mechanism, which closely replicates the pedal response of acoustic
pianos. When you rst start to press the damper pedal it offers
lighter resistance, but as you press it farther, the resistance increases just
as it does on an acoustic piano. This new design enables more accurate
pedaling response. The depth of the damper pedal allows subtle control
of tonal decay by letting you easily nd the point where the damper pedal
effect starts to work, and by continuous detection of the depth of the
pedal.
The damper pedal can also accurately express the unique sound decay
when “half-pedaling”. The sound immediately decays to a certain degree
of volume after key release, and then
is sustained with rich resonances just
as when the damper pedal is fully
pressed. As a result, this pedal can
accurately convey the techniques of
even the most demanding pianists.
A comfortable texture has been achieved thanks to
new materials with moisture-absorbing characteristics.
Keyboard
Finger
moisture
Finger
moisture
Moisture
absorption
Moisture
absorption
*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations
Natural touch
Fulcrum
Long
Key is the optimum length (PHA III )
Unnaturally heavy
Fulcrum
Short
Key is too short
Relationship between key length
and touch weight
Resistance change of the
damper pedal
Depressed resistance of the pedal
Depressed depth of the pedal
Grand Piano
Progressive Damper
Action Pedal
The dampers
start to move
Damper Pedal : HALF
Damper Pedal : FULL
Sustaining
Time
Time
Sustaining
Variation of decay depending on the
degree to which the damper pedal is
pressed
Key Off Point
VolumeVolumeVolume
Damper Pedal : OFF
Time
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.
*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations
Grand Piano Presence II six-component
Sound System
Elegant, sophisticated, and streamlined …
a digital piano that warms hearts and homes
*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations
Its gorgeous upright cabinet adds a touch of class to any environment.
SuperNATURAL Piano engine delivers world-class sound and feel.
Experience the joy of authentic piano performance with the LX-10F.
LX-10F

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 lleft- 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.
Same key “C”
Damper pedal,
right-key range
Damper pedal,
left-key range
Enjoy playing your favorite songs along with full
backing tracks
The LX-10F comes 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. The LX-10F also
boasts over 300 GM2/GS tones with layer and
split capability to support almost any musical
performance or study.
LESSONS & ENTERTAINMENT
Options
USB Flash Memory
M-UF2G
USB CD Drive
CD-01A
Headphones
RH-A30
Headphones
RH-L20
Headphones
RH-5
Headphones
RH-300
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.
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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
Keyboard
Keyboard 88 keys (PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement)
Touch Sensitivity Touch: 100 levels / Fixed Touch, Hammer Response: Off,1–10 levels
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 Off / Preset / User tuning (adjustable in individual notes: -50.0 to +50.0 cent)
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] Key Off Resonance (Off, 10 levels), String
Resonance (Off, 10 levels), Damper Resonance (Off, 10 levels), Open/close lid (7 levels),
Cabinet Resonance (Off, 10 levels), Hammer Noise (5 levels), Damper Noise (Off, 10 levels),
Duplex Scale (Off, 10 levels) [Only for Organ Tones] Rotary Speaker Effect (Slow/Fast)
Equalizer 4-band Digital Equalizer
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 Song 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, Sound: 8 types, Pattern: 11 patterns
Internal Memory
Songs Max. 99 songs
Song Save Format Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)
*1 These figures were measured according to the method that is based on Roland’s technical standard. *2 Supplied with the stand
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
Specifications
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 74 songs
Connectors AC inlet, Pedal connector, Input jacks (L/Mono, R), Output jacks (L/Mono, R),
USB connector, MIDI connectors (In, Out), Phones jack (Stereo) x 2,
External Memory connector
Rated Power Output 60 W x 2
Volume Level(SPL)*1 110 dB
Speakers 16 cm x 2 (with Speaker box), (8 cm x12 cm) x 2, 5 cm x 2
Display 128 x 64 dots Graphic monochrome LCD (with backlit), Beat LED
Languages English, Japanese
Lyrics Yes (Built-in Display)
Controls Volume, LCD Contrast
Pedals Damper (Progressive Damper Action Pedal, capable of continuous detection),
Soft (capable of continuous detection, function assignable), Sostenuto (function assignable)
Other Functions Panel Lock, V-LINK
Power Consumption 140 W
Cabinet Polished Ebony + Satin Black
Accessories Owner’s Manual, Power Cord, Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces, Headphone Hook,
Cord Clamps (*2), Stabilizer (*2), Felt (*2)
Dimensions [with top lid opened] 1,410 (W) x 453 (D) x 1,124 (H) mm
55-9/16 (W) x 17-7/8 (D) x 44-1/4 (H) inches
[with top lid closed] 1,410 (W) x 446 (D) x 1,070 (H) mm
55-9/16 (W) x 17-9/16 (D) x 42-1/8 (H) inches
Weight 93.6 kg / 206 lbs 6 oz