Roland GR-700 User manual

Contents
[f] Panel Description ........... 3,4
[2]Connection ................ 6
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(2)Amplifier.. 2.00 0020000-2.. 6
(3)Control Pedal... 2.2.0.0... 7
(B)JOperation ................. 8
* Outline of the GR-700*% ...... 8
(1)Recallinga Patch........... 8
Number Pedal, Bank Pedal .... 9
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(3)Guitar Controller... ........ 10
a. Balance.............. 10
b. Master Volume. ........ 10
c. Mode Switch .......... 11
d. Vibrato Knob and
e. Touch Plate.......... 11
f. Cutoff Frequency and
g. Editknob........... 11
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a. Edit Pedal ............ 12
b. Selecting a Parameter..... 12
c. EditMap............. 12
d. Setting the Data Value. ... 13
e. Editing Cutoff Frequency.. 13
f. Completion of Editing.... 14
MTuning@........... 14
(5)Panel Switches ........... 15
a. Dynamics Switch... 00... 15
b. String Selector Switch .... 15
c. Chromatic Switch. ...... 16
d. Chorus Switch ......... 16
e. Mernory Cartridge Switch, . 16
f. Memory Write Switch... .. 16
(6)Write. 2 eee 7
a. Memory Write Switch... .. 7
b. Rearrangement of Patches.. 18
(4] Memory Cartridge... ........ 19
a. Memory Cartridge Slot... . 19
b. Memory Cartridge Switch... 19
c. Copy, Save, Load ....... 20
Problems caused by your improper
playing manner... .......... 21
[6] Programmer PG-200/Synthesizer
Section of GR-700........... 22
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Specifications/Option .......... 32
* Adjusting the output level of the
Guitar Controller

[{1]
Panel
Description
@
GUITAR
INPUT
MEMORY CARTRIDGE
@Memory
This
is
to
insert
the
Memory
Cartridge.
(M16C)
@POWER
Power
Switch
Refer
to
“t!mportant”
on
P. 2.
1)
AC
IN
@AC
Inlet
This is to connect the supplied power
cable.
47
DYNAMICS
@Dynamics
Switch
(P.
15)
This
selects
whether
or
not
to
control
the
DCO,
VCF,
or
VCA
by
picking
intensity.
d®
STRING
SELECT
e@String
Selector
Switch
<P,
15)
By
using
this
switch,
you
can select
whether
to
control
each
string
by
voice,
Hold
and/or
Pitch
Bender
data.
4
CHROMATIC
@Chromatic
Switch
(P.
16)
This turns on or off the Chromati
mode,
@® CHORUS Chorus Switch <P. 16)
Turn
this
switch
on
to
obtain
Chorus
effect
that
gives
spaciousness
to
the
sounds,
@1) MEMORY WRITE
e@Memory
Write
Switch
(P.
17)
Depress this switch before writing a
timbre into memory.
@ MEMORY CARTRIDGE
@Memory/Cartridge
Switch
<P.
25)
When
this
switch
is
set
to
the
Memory
position, the internal memory of the
GR-700
is
ready
to
be
used.
With
it
set
to
the
Cartridge
position,
the
data
in
the
cartridge
is
to
be
ready.
@ LOAD, SAVE, COPY (P. 20)
These buttons can also be used for
saving
or
loading
between
the
internal
memory and the cartridge.
@TUNE Tune Knob (P. 14)
This
knob
adjusts
the
pitch
o
synthesizer
within
the
range
of
cents (+1/4 tone).
(6) PROGRAMMER
Programmer
Connector
<P.
22)
Connect
the
Prograrnmer
PG-200 to
this
connector
by
using
the
6P
DIN
Cahle
of the
PG-200
@
MIDI
OUT
@MIDI
Out
Connector
(P.
31)
By
connecting
a
MIDI
device
through
this
connector,
the
GR-700
can con-
trol
any
MIDI
Instrument.
@Guitar
Input
Connector
¢P.
6)
Connect
the
Guitar
Controller
here.
he
50
Cartridge Slot <P. 19)
(®MEMORY
PROTECT
@Memory
Protect
Switch
<P.
19)
With
this
switch
set
to
on,
the
data
will
be
protected
from
accidental
loss.
@PITCH
@Pittch
Control
Jack
(P.
7)
By
connecting
the
Foot
Volume
to
this
jack,
the
Bender:
function
can
be
controlled
with
pedal
operation.
@)
OUTPUT
e@Balanced
Output
Connectors
(XLR)
(P. 6)
@LEVEL
e@Level
Selector
Switch
<P.
7)
This
selects
the
level
of
the
output
signal
from the
Output
Jack
@.
OUT
PUT
eOutput
Jacks
<P,
7)
Through
this
jack,
synthesizer
and
guitar
sound
is
output.
@
GUITAR
OUT
Guitar
Output
Jack
<P.
6)
Through
this
jack
regular
guitar
sound
will
be
output,
ae a
(®VCF
@VCF
Control
Jack
<P.
7)
By
connecting
the
Foot
Volume
to
this
jack,
the
Cutoff
frequency
of
the
VCF
can
be
changed
with
pedal
opera-
tion.
Ill
@ @ Display (P. 9, 14)
This
shows
the
Bank
and
Patch
Num-
ber
of
the
patch
program
currently
used,
or
the
parameter
number
and
data
value
in
editing.
@) NUMBER PEDAL (P.9, 14)
This can be used to assign the number of the Patch Program or parameter to
be
used
for
editing.
@HOLD
@Hold
Pedal
(P.
2)
As
long
as
this
pedal
is
being
de-
pressed,
the
sound
will
remain
at
its
sustain
level.
*This
Hold
effect
does
not
apply
to
the
Decay
sound
(=whose
sustain
level
is
zero).
@)BANK
@Bank
Pedal
is
used
to
assig
ber
in
memory.
14)
1e Bank Num-
QHEDIT eEdit Pedal <P. 14)
This
used
for
edit
the
timbre.

Important
The GR-700 is designed to be used speci-
fically with the Roland G-series Guitar
Controllers for most integrated guitar
synthesizer system.
*If the output level of the Guitar Cont-
roller is not appropriate, the following
troubles may be caused.
> Exessive Output Level
When played hard, the pitch gets
unstable.
The sound of irrelevant strings are
heard.
Response is late.
> Unsufficient Output Level
There is no sound heard unless you
play the guitar hard,
The sound does not last.
if you are annoyed by the above
troubles, adjust the output level as
instructed in “Adjusting the output
level of the Guitar Controller” on P.33.
If those still remain even after adjust-
ment, refer to ‘’[5] Problems caused by
your improper playing manner’ on
P.21,
Power Supply
@The appropriate power supply for this
unit is shown on its name plate. Please
make sure that the voltage system in
your country meets that.
@Please use the different socket than the
one
used
for
the
noise
generating
device
{such as monitor, variable lighting
system).
eWhen setting up the GR-707 with an ex-
ternal amplifier or the Guitar Control-
ler, turn both of them off.
@This unit might not work properly if
turned on immediately after turned off.
lf this happens, simply turn it off and
turn it on again a few seconds later.
@This unit might get hot while operating,
but there is no need to worry about it.
Features
®@Processing the vibration of each string
by computer and controlling its synthe-
sizer section, the GR-700 can express
aven subtle playing technique.
@Even during live performance, the cur-
rent tone color can be easily edited by
using Pedal Switch and guitar's controls,
without reaching your hands.
@By
using
the
PG-200
Programmer
(optional),
even
wider
variety
of
tone
color
creation
is
obtained.
@
The
Memory
Cartridge
allows
expansion
of
the
Memory
Capacity.
(up
to
64)
Location
@Operating
the
GR-700
near
a
neon
or
fluorescent
lamp
may
cause
noise
inter-
ference.
If
so,
change
the
angle
of
the
GR-700.
eAvoid
using
the
GR-700
in
excessive
heat
or
humidity
or
where
it
may
be
affected
by
direct
sunlight
or
dust.
Cleaning
@Use a soft cloth and clean only with a
neutral detergent.
@Do not use solvents such as paint thin-
ner.
Repairing
@Save the necessary data onto a tape or
cartridge before having the GR-700
repaired, in case it happens to be erased
accidentally.
@}n its Chromatic mode, Chromatic Scale
is obtainable.
eA large LED Display, dust-proof
switches, improve accuracy and dura-
bility.
@ Provided with Remote Control function
for DCO and VCF, and Stereo Chorus,
etc, wide variety of synthesizing is
available.
eThe MIDI Out allows the GR-/00 to
control any MIDI instrument.

(2) Connection
(1) Guitar
(2) Amplifier
The GR-700 can be set up with any of
the Guitar Controller G Series, but the
G-707 is the best option to fully benefit
the advantages of the GR-700.
Unlocking
Locking
C-24D Cable
a oe
Guitar Amplifier
If you use only the Output Jack @ ,
mixed sound of direct guitar and synthe-
sizer will be obtained. If using two ampli-
fiers (stereo), Chorus effect will sound
more effective. Select an appropriate out-
put level with the Level Selector Switch
43 depending on the type of the ampli-
fier you use. (The knack is to select the
position that allows desirable volume
with the amplifier’s volume and the
Master volume set to 5 to 7)
PA Amplifier
6
For setting up, use the supplied connec-
tion cable C-240. Also, be sure to make
all the connections with the units off.
GUITAR INPUT
Through the Guitar Output Jack @), only
direct guitar sound is sent out. The
output level is about the same as that of
an. usual electric guitar. If both this jack
and Output Jack @% are used at the same
time, only the synthesizer sound is out-
put through the Output jack @.
The natures of the guitar and the synthe-
sizer sound are quite different, so it is
better to use an appropriate amplifier or
speaker respectively.
Monitor

7
(3) Control Pedal
>For Synthesizer Output
Keyboard Amplifier, Monitor Amplifier
Vocal Amplifier, PA or Audio Equip-
ment.
»For Guitar Output
Guitar Amplifier
*It is possible to use the Normal Out of
the Guitar Controller to output direct
guitar sound, but using the Guitar Out
of the GR-700 will make the operation
more comfortable.
Pitch Bend function and VCF Cutoff
can be controlled by using the Boss Foot
Volume FV-200.
*Connect to the Output Jack of the
FV-200.
*Set the Minimum Volume to zero.
The Balanced Output Connector (9 is
used for setting up with the Balanced
type mixer or effect unit. If both this
connector and Guitar Output Jack @,
the connector output only synthesizer
sound. The rated output level is fixed
+4dB(max.)/600Q2. Also, the output from
this connector is transformless, so, to
convert into unbalanced output, open the
2nd pin and use 1st and 3rd pins.
In monaural set-up, be sure to mix the
output signal of the two channels with a
mixer.
*Remove the spring holder from the
FV-200. (Refer to the operation manual
of the FV-200 to see how to remove it)
*While not using the FV-200, unlatch it.
*You can use other Foot Volume but
may find it awkward compared to the
FV-200 because of the limited control
range, etc.
PITCH VCF
OROKOROKe)
FV-200

[3] Operation
sa
2)
a
re:
* Outline of the
GR-700*
The GR-700 is a 6 voice, fully programm-
able guitar synthesizer that includes
Memory Capacity (RAM) of 64 different
timbres.
Like a keyboard synthesizer, it consists
of DCO, VCF, VCA, ENV, and LFO
sections, and 32 kinds of parameters
(elements) are featured to control each
section, The GR-700 adopts a unique
method of synthesizing, that is editing
the existing patch. You are to assign any
existing patch and the relevant parameter
for editing. The Display Window shows
the parameter number and the data value,
so that you can quite easily proceed this
editing operation. Moreover, it features
Dynamics function that controls the
DCO, VCF and VCA by the intensity of
string picking, and the String Select
function that allows you to select which
of the strings to take on the Hold or
Pitch Bender effect.
(1)Recalling a Patch
Each
timbre
in
memory
has
a
number
(=Memory
Number).
|f you assign the appropriate number, the
patch you want will be recalled ready to
be used,
Also, proceeding Writing procedure, you
can write any existing patch into
memory.
The Memory Number is the combination
of a Bank number (1 to 8) and a Patch
Number (1 to 8). That is, each of the 8
banks has 8 patches making 64 in all.
>» Four main Functions of the GR-700.
1. Recalling a preprogrammed patch
from memory and play it.
2. Adding various effects to the timbre.
3. Editing the existing patch and create
a new timbre.
4. Writing a patch into memory.
*Function 1 and 2 is obtainable in Play
mode, 3 in Edit mode, and 4 in any
mode.
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Switching the GR-700 on will cause its that Memory Number /-/ is ready to
Display Window to respond with 7-1 be played.
and select the Play mode. This shows
[__Number
Pedal
@%),
Bank
Pedal
a
4
To assign a Memory Number, use the ponding Patch Number. To assign the
Bank: and the Number Pedals. Pressing Bank Number, press the Bank Pedal
a Number Pedal will assign the corres- then appropriate Number Pedal.
[ ‘Recalling a patch
(You may skip this and
go directly to the next Assigning a Bank Number Assigning a Patch Number
procedure)
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(Edit Mode) ———>
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* You may assign either Patch Number or Bank Number
first, or even assign only one of them.

(2) Hold
The Hold function will work on the
synthesizer sound.
Pressing the Hold Pedal @ will hold the
sound currently in use, That is, the sound
will be retained at its sustain level as long
as the Pedal is depressed.
On releasing the Pedal, the sound will
decay strictly in the set release time of
the Envelope curve without affected by
the string vibration.
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re
ene,
Also, the Hold effect can be set for each
string independently, therefore it is
possible to play other string while listen-
ing to the Hold sound.
While the Pedal is being depressed, the
Display Window shows 1 - 1.
(3) Guitar Controller
*Refer to the operation manual of the
respective Guitar Controller to see its
functions.
a. Balance
With this knob turned fully counterclock-
wise, only direct guitar sound is obtained.
Adjust its level by using the Master
Volume b and the volume knob on the
amplifier. {If it is necessary, tune the
strings)
Sones
As you rotate this Balance Knob clock-
wise, synthesizer sound will be increased
and at its fully clockwise position, only
synthesizer sound will be heard. (If you
use two different amplifier respectively
for the guitar and the amplifier, each
volume can be independently set.)
b. Master Volume
This is to set the overall volume,