Roland E-66 User manual

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INTELLIGENT
SYNTHESIZER
OWNER'S
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For Е.С. Countries ~,
This product complies with EC directives Questo prodotto é conforme alle seguenti direttive CEE
- EMC 89/336" - EMC 89/336"
Dieses instrument entspricht folgenden EG-Verordnungen: Dit instrument beantwoordt aan de volgende EG richtlijnen:
- EMC 89/336" - EMC 89/336"
Cet instrument est conforme aux directives CE suivantes: Este producto cumple con las siguientes directrices de la CE
- EMC 89/336" - EMC 89/336"
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in ac-
cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ог
television reception, which can bé determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
For Canada
CLASS B NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
CLASSE B AVIS
Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la classe B au niveau des émissions de bruits radioélectriques fixés
dans le Réglement des signaux parasites par le ministère canadien des Communications.
Copyright © 1995 by ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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CONTENTS
Introduction
General notes on delivery
Features
Important notes
Technical features
Setting up and Powering up
Panel descriptions
Demo Song Playback
Playing the E-66
Selecting Tones
Tone Variations
Keyboard Mode
Upper Tone Selection
Upper Tone Variations
Lower Tone Selection
Bass Tone Selection
Setting the Split Point
Selecting Drum Sets
Drum Pads
How to select and play Music Styles
Style Disks
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Using Styles from a Music Style Disk
Erasing Styles from Internal Memory
Setting the Music Style Tempo
Intro & Ending
Music Style Variation
Fill-In Measures
Arranger Control
Hold: Arranger Section
Hold: Lower and M.Bass Sections
Chord Intelligence
Melody Intelligence
One Touch Programming
Volume Balance
Transpose Function
Master Tuning
Creating different Tunings:
Keyboard Scale
Disk Recorder/ Midi File Player
Playback
* Inserting the disk
* Starting playback
* Stopping playback
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* Removing a disk from the drive
* Tempo setting
* Selecting a song
* Playing songs created by Computers
or Sequencers.
* What is a Standard Midi File
Recording
* What to do prior to recording
* Recording a new song
* Recording over an existing song
* Erasing a song from disk
* Copying songs from disk to disk
* How to copy one song
* Backup (copy) an entire disk
The basics of MIDI
MIDI Data:
Transmission and Reception
MIDI Connections
MIDI Channels
MIDI Messages used by the E-66
Channel Messages
System Messages
MIDI Implementation Chart
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The General MIDI(GM) System and
the Roland GS Format
Using MIDI
MIDI Parameters
The General MIDI (GM) Mode
Standard Mode Parameters
GM Mode Parameters
MIDI Parameter Inizialization:
Standard Mode
MIDI Parameters which can be
changed by using assigned
buttons and retained after the
instrument is turned off
Using the GM Mode
Volume Balance GM Mode
Instrument Care
If your E-66 fails to operate
Tones and Variations Table
Internal Music Styles Table
MSD-101 Music Styles Table
Playing пе ба Chords
MIDI Implementation Charts
Drum Sounds Table
Index
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Introduction
When contacting your retailer,
repair center or Roland dealer,
always provide the model name
and serial number of your
instrument.
MADE IN ITALY
ROLAND EUROPE spa
Thank you for purchasing the
Roland E-66 Intelligent
Synthesizer.
The E-66 is an easy-to-operate,
yet sophisticated keyboard
instrument that anyone can
play.
The E-66's wide variety of
features, functions and great
sounds will bring your keyboard
performances to life!
To ensure proper operation and
years of trouble-free service,
please take the time to read this
manual in its entirety.

General notes
on delivery
Please carefully check the
following items when you
receive your new instrument:
1) Be sure the (undamaged)
shipping carton contains:
a) Instrument
b) Power adaptor
(AC) or ASA type)
C) Music stand
d) Music Styles disk
(MSD 101)
e) Owner's manual
2) Inspect the instrument (and
accessories) for any damage
which may have occurred
during shipping.
3) If you find any problems,
report them immediately to
your retailer.
The information in this manual
is subject to change without
prior notice and does not
represent a commitment on the
part of Roland Corporation. All
information in this document
refers to the instrument's
standard configuration.
ROLAND
Copyright © 1994 ROLAND
CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of
this publication may be
reproduced in any form
without the permission of
Roland Corporation.

Features
1) The E-66 can produce a
total of 28 sounds at the same
time
(28 voice polyphony).
2) The E-66’s 61-note keyboard
is velocity sensitive; the harder
you play, the louder the sound.
3) Roland's remarkable digital
technology creates sounds
which are amazingly realistic.
4) The LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display) provides easy-to-
understand information and
instruction.
5) The E-66's MIDI sockets
allow you to expand your music
system by connecting a variety
of external MIDI devices. (See
page 87 for more information
about MIDI).