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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 6), and
“Important Notes” (p. 9). These sections provide important information
concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel
assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your
new unit, owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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Easy Operation with the Cursor Button ➜ p. 23
Most tasks are carried out by pressing the button for the function you want
to use, then using the
cursor button and the [ ] and
[
] buttons at the panel center.
This allows you to enjoy a wide variety of performances
with simple operations.
Read Notations as You Perform
➜ p. 24
You can show notations in the display and follow the
notes as you play.You can turn the pages in the
notation with the pedals, and display
lyrics and fingering number as well.
You can display the notation not just
for the internal songs, but also for
songs you record yourself.
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as you perform.
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Listening
To Learn What Kinds of Songs are Included
➜ p. 38
The HPi-6 features over 170 internal songs in a wide range of
musical genres, from piano practice songs to pops.
Listen to Phrases with a Variety of
Instrument Sounds ➜ p. 45
You can listen to phrases (brief performances) using a
variety of sounds to learn which tones are suited to each
kind of performance.
Listen to Music Files ➜ p. 41
You can enjoy listening to SMF music files.
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Playing
Change the Keyboard Touch ➜ p. 47
Perform with a Variety of Sounds ➜ p. 45
You can change the sense of heft in the keys (the touch),
making it lighter or heavier to match the player’s finger
strength.
Not only can you perform using piano sounds, you can
also select other sounds suited to the material you are
playing.
Use the Pedals ➜ p. 27
Layer Two Sounds as You Play ➜ p. 51
Enjoy authentic piano performances using the pedals.
You can perform with two different sounds, for example
piano and strings, layered together. Layering lets you give
the sound greater substance.
Perform in Singer’s Ranges ➜ p. 62
When accompanying vocal performances, you can
transpose the keyboard to match the vocalist’s register,
simply and easily with the score (the actual keys played)
unchanged.You can also change songs in difficult keys to
simpler key signatures.
Play Different Sounds in the Left and
Right Hands ➜ p. 52
You can split the keyboard into two sections and perform
using two different tones with the left and right hands.
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Provides Support for Your Lessons at Home!
To Learn the Sounds and Instruments Through Games and Activities ➜ Wonderland p. 28
To Grasp the Fundamentals of Notations and the Keyboard ➜ DoReMi Course p. 30
To Master One Song Suited to Your Level of Ability ➜ Visual Lesson p. 34
To Split the Keyboard Into Two Sections For Two-Person Performances ➜ Twin Piano p. 32
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Functions
Output Your Own Performances as
Notations ➜ p. 94
You can save the notations as image data to external
memory (optional) and use your own computer and printer
to print out these notations.
Prevent Settings from being Changed
During Performances ➜ p. 88
You can prevent your settings from being changed as you
play, even when buttons are pressed accidentally.
Restore the Settings Programmed at the
Time of Purchase ➜ p. 87
You can restore the HPi-6’s settings after changing them,
returning the settings to their original state at the time the
instrument was purchased.
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Practice
Recording
Perform Using the Metronome➜ p. 57
Record Your Own Performances ➜ p. 64
You can record the performances you play.You can then play
back the recordings afterwards to check how you’ve done.
The HPi-6 includes a metronome function.You can adjust
the metronome volume level and change the tones used
for the metronome sound.
Record Along with Songs ➜ p. 67
You can record while a song is played, allowing you to
record your own performances along with songs.
Practice at Different Tempos ➜ p. 56
When practicing songs written with rapid tempos, you
can practice at reduced tempos that are easier to handle.
Save Your Recorded Performances to the
HPi-6 ➜ p. 74
Practice Just the Left or Right Hand ➜ p. 54
After recording your own performance, you can then save
it within the HPi-6’s internal memory. This is convenient,
as the saved performances are not deleted even when the
HPi-6’s power is turned off.You can also easily select
performances that have been saved in the piano.
You can practice each hand’s part individually, for
example, following the song’s right-hand part with your
own right hand, or playing the left-hand part in time with
the song’s right-hand part.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
The
symbol alerts the user to important instructions
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
The
symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
008e
•
•
001 Before using this unit, make sure to read the
Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,
the supplied power cord must not be used with
any other device.
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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009 Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
002a
•
Do not open or perform any internal modifica-
tions on the unit.
•
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements
and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and
shock hazards!
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003 Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
•
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
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•
010 This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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004 Never use or store the unit in places that are:
•
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are
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•
011 Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
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• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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•
007 Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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008a
•
The unit should be connected to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating
instructions, or as marked on the bottom of unit,
at the rear.
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012a
101a
•
Immediately turn the power off, remove the
•
The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper venti-
lation.
power cord from the outlet, and request servicing
by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page when:
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102b
•
Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
• The power-supply cord, or the plug has been
damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
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103a
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
•
At regular intervals, you should unplug the
power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to
wipe all dust and other accumulations away from
its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from
the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power plug
and the power outlet can result in poor insulation
and lead to fire.
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance.
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013 In households with small children, an adult
•
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for the
safe operation of the unit.
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•
104 Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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014 Protect the unit from strong impact.
•
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•
106 Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
(Do not drop it!)
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015 Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to
the unit.
•
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share an outlet with an unreasonable number of
other devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
107b
•
Never handle the power cord or its plugs with
wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging
from, an outlet or this unit.
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108d: Selection
•
If you need to move the instrument, take note of
the precautions listed below. At least two persons
are required to safely lift and move the unit. It
should be handled carefully, all the while keeping
it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect
yourself from injury and the instrument from
damage.
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016 Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
•
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page.
• Check to make sure the screws securing the
unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten
them again securely whenever you notice any
loosening.
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023 DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional
•
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system components
may result.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices.
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026 Do not put anything that contains water (e.g.,
• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 27).
• Close the lid.
•
flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of
insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray
cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any
liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft
cloth.
• Remove the music stand.
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109a
•
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 17).
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110a
•
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out
of the outlet.
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•
116 Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you
do not get your fingers pinched (p. 18). Adult
supervision is recommended whenever small
children use the unit.
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•
117:WSehleecntioun sing the bench, please observe the
following points:
• Do not use the bench as a toy, or as a stepping
stool.
• Do not allow two or more persons to sit on the
bench.
• Do not adjust the height while sitting on the
bench.
• Do not sit on the bench if the bolts holding the
bench legs are loose. (If the bolts are loose,
immediately re-tighten them using the
supplied tool.)
• Never insert your hand into the gap (the metal
height adjustment mechanism) under the seat
lid. Doing so may cause your hand to be
pinched or injured.
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•
118cAlways keep the following parts including with
the HPi-6 and small components that may be
removed out of the reach of small children to
avoid accidental ingestion of these parts.
Included Parts
• Stand assembly screws
• Music rest attachment screws
• Headphone hook wing nut
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Important Notes
291b
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2
and 6, please read and observe the following:
355b
Power Supply
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is
• When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation
has completely evaporated.
301
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by
an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a
motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a
power supply noise filter between this unit and the
electrical outlet.
356
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain
on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can
discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
358
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard.
307
This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing
to produce sound.
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
359
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.
308
Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the
exterior finish.
• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the
POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the
unit has been completely disconnected from the source of
power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first
turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord
from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into
which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug
should be one that is within easy reach and readily acces-
sible.
Maintenance
401b
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is
slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an
equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the
grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can
damage the finish.
402
Placement
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
351
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter-
ference.
403
• The pedals of this unit are made of brass.
Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural
oxidization process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish
it using commercially available metal polisher.
352a
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
Repairs and Data
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s
352b
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
452
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi-
ating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience
such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices
so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch
them off.
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.
Important data should always be backed up external
memory, or written down on paper (when possible).
During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data.
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related
to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not
be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.
354b
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used
while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a
piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the
same area of the unit for extended periods of time.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
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Important Notes
Additional Precautions
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
Before Using Floppy Disks
551
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that
you periodically save a backup copy of important data
you have stored in the unit’s memory on a external
memory.
(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)
605a
651
• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of
magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is
required to enable storage of large amounts of data on
such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity,
please observe the following when handling floppy disks:
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored in the unit’s memory and external
memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.
553
• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recom-
mended temperature range: 10 to 50˚C (50 to 122˚F).
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,
such as those generated by loudspeakers.
554
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
556
652
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that
the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to
the WRITE position only when you wish to write new
557
data onto the disk.
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
fig.DiskProtect.e
normal operation.
Rear side of the disk
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you (especially when it is late at night).
Write
(can write new data onto disk)
559b
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-
Protect
Write Protect Tab
653
(prevents writing to disk)
absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing
so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and
could lead to malfunction.
• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the
disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the
drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.
560
• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in
654
use.
562
• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and
to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By
using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the
disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.
655
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor-
mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-
turer of the cable.
• Disks containing performance data for this unit should
always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the
“Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive
on some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the
HP-G, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a computer’s
drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the
“Write” position), when you perform any disk operations
using the other device’s disk drive (such as checking the
contents of the disk, or loading data), you risk rendering
the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk drive.
565
• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make
sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top
of the instrument (in particular, they should be kept away
from the keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the
structural design of this instrument, small pets or other
animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a
situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off
the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
You should then consult with the retailer from whom the
instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland
Service Center.
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Important Notes
Handling CD-ROMs
801
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM
discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean
using a commercially available CD cleaner.
Before Using External
Memory
Using External Memory
705 (revise)
• Never touch the terminals of the External memory. Also,
avoid getting the terminals dirty.
704 (revise)
• When connecting external memory, make sure to press it
until it is fully inserted.
708 (revise)
• External memories are constructed using precision
components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular
note to the following.
• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity,
be sure to discharge any static electricity from your
own body before handling the cards.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with
the contact portion of the cards.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or
vibration.
• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles,
or other such locations (storage temperature: 0 to 50˚
C).
• Do not allow cards to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.
Add
• Insert the external memory in the External Memory
connector evenly and without undue force. Forcing the
external memory may damage the External Memory
connector.
Add
• Do not insert any object other than the external memory
(e.g., wires, coins, other types of disks, etc.) in the External
Memory connector. This may damage the External
Memory connector.
Add
• Do not subject the connected External memory to
excessive stress.
Add
• Close the external memory cover when using the External
memory for extended periods.
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ration.
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) is a registered trademark of Yamaha
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XG lite (
Corporation.
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*
All product names mentioned in this document are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Introduction
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HPi-6.
read through this manual in its entirety.
How To Use This Manual
The HPi-6 Owner’s Manual consists of two volumes, Owner’s Manual, and the USB Installation Guide.
Please start out by reading “Before You Begin Playing” in the Owner’s Manual (this volume). This explains
how to connect the HPi-6’s power cord and how to turn on the HPi-6’s power.
After turning on the HPi-6’s power, please continue by reading Owner’s Manual.
This Owner’s Manual describes procedures covering everything from mastering the basic operations used for
the HPi-6’s performance functions to more advanced procedures, which allow you to create songs on the
HPi-6.
When connecting a computer to the USB connector, be sure to read the USB Installation Guide. This
describes the procedure for installing the driver needed to connect via USB.
* For more on system requirements, refer to the “USB Installation Guide.” However, note that the HPi-6 is not compatible
with Mac OS 9.
■ Conventions Used in This Manual
This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions.
• Button names are enclosed in square brackets “[ ]”, as in [Reverb] button.
• For easier readability, some screens and colors used here may differ in part from actual screens and
colors.
• On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >”, as in <Close>.
NOTE
• An asterisk (*) or a
not be ignored.
at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution. These should
• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.
■ Checking the Included Items
The following items are included with the HPi-6.
If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit.
❏ HPi-6
❏ Owner’s Manual (this document)
❏ Piano Stand
❏ Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces
❏ USB Installation Guide
❏ Power Cord
❏ Music Rest
❏ CD-ROM (Roland Digital Piano USB Driver)
❏ Music Rest attachment screws x 2
❏ Headphone Hook
❏ Headphone Hook Wing Nut
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Important Notes .......................................................................................................................... 9
Introduction...........................................................................................12
Connecting the Power Cord ........................................................................................................ 17
Turning the Power On/Off ......................................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the Volume of the Sound........................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen..................................................................................................... 18
Connecting Headphones......................................................................................................................... 19
Panel Descriptions................................................................................20
Basic Operation......................................................................................................................................... 23
Notation Screen ............................................................................................................................. 24
Detailed Settings Screen............................................................................................................... 26
DoReMi (Pitch Training).............................................................................................................. 31
Note and Rest (Rhythm) .............................................................................................................. 31
Thumb Under ................................................................................................................................ 31
Playing Songs Using the Lesson Functions (Visual Lesson).............................................................. 34
Listening to the Songs .........................................................................38
Listening to the Internal Songs............................................................................................................... 38
Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play)........................................................................... 40
Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on External Memory ........................................ 41
Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites).......................................................................................... 42
Removing Songs from Favorites................................................................................................. 43
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Contents
Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano)..................................................................... 44
Applying Effects to the Sound................................................................................................................ 48
Adding Richness to the Sound (Chorus) ................................................................................... 48
Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance).................................................................. 49
Playing Different Sounds in the Right and Left Hand (Split)............................................................ 52
Adjusting the Tempo ............................................................................................................................... 56
Using the Metronome .............................................................................................................................. 57
Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback (Transpose).................................................. 62
Saving Recorded Performances to the Favorites ................................................................................. 66
Re-recording.............................................................................................................................................. 69
Recording Songs Starting with Pickups................................................................................................ 70
Connecting an External Memory................................................................................................ 72
Formatting Media (Format) .................................................................................................................... 73
Convenient Functions ..........................................................................80
Functions that Can be Selected Using the [Menu/Lesson] Button................................................... 80
Making the Settings ...................................................................................................................... 80
Adjusting the Piano Sounds (Piano Setting) ........................................................................................ 80
Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid)........................................................................................ 80
Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed (Damper Resonance)........... 80
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Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning).......................................................... 81
Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning)............................................................................... 81
Changing the Pedal Functions (Pedal).................................................................................................. 82
To Delete a Saved Image.............................................................................................................. 83
Restoring the Original Default Settings (Factory Reset)..................................................................... 87
Using the V-LINK Function.................................................................................................................... 88
Setting the Demo (Auto Demo).............................................................................................................. 88
Undoing Edits (Undo).................................................................................................................. 90
Copying Measures (Copy)........................................................................................................... 91
Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)............................................................................................... 92
Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose)................................................................................ 92
Making Measures Blank (Erase) ................................................................................................. 93
Connecting to Audio Equipment........................................................................................................... 96
Playing Sounds from Audio Equipment Through the HPi-6................................................. 96
Making MIDI-Related Settings............................................................................................................... 98
Selecting the Transmit Channel (Transmit Channel)............................................................... 98
Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard (Local Control) ..................... 98
Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device (Composer Out) ........................... 99
Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/Bank Select MSB/Bank Select LSB) 99
Connecting a Computer .......................................................................................................................... 99
Making the Settings for the USB Driver.............................................................................................. 100
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Contents
Drum/SFX Set List................................................................................................................................. 107
Attaching the Floppy Disk Drive......................................................................................................... 113
Music Files That the HPi-6 Can Use .................................................................................................... 114
The HPi-6 Allows You To Use the Following Music Files.................................................... 114
About the HPi-6 Sound Generator ........................................................................................... 114
MIDI Implementation Chart................................................................................................................. 115
Main Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 116
Index......................................................................................................................................................... 118
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Before You Begin Playing
■ Connecting the Pedal Cord
Setting Up for Performing
1. Insert the end of the pedal cord extending from the
piano stand to the Pedal jack located at the lower part
■ Attaching the Music Rest
The music rest of the HPi-6 contains a liquid crystal display screen.
of the HPi-6’s rear panel.
fig.PedalCord
Use the following procedure, and handle the music rest with care.
1. Secure the music rest in place by turning the included
screws (at two points).
When attaching the music rest, support it firmly with one hand
to make sure that you don’t drop it. Be careful, so you don’t get
your fingers pinched.
fig.MusicRest
View from Rear
Pedal Cord
Screw
Screw
■ Connecting the Power Cord
1. Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet
located on the rear bottom of the HPi-6, then plug the
other end of the cord into a AC outlet.
2. Connect the LCD cord of the music rest to the LCD Out
NOTE
connector on the rear panel of the HPi-6.
Use only the included power cord.
fig.ACCord-e
NOTE
The power must be off when connecting the cable of the music rest.
fig.LCDCord-e
LCD Cord
AC In
AC Outlet
■ Using the Music Holders
You can use the holders to hold pages in place.
When not using the holders, leave them folded down.
fig.MusicHolders
Power Cord
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Before You Begin Playing
2. Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume (refer to
■ Opening and Closing the Lid
the next section).
Opening the Lid
NOTE
1. Use both hands to lift the lid lightly, and slide it away
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few
seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate
normally.
from yourself.
fig.Lid
1. Turn the [Volume] knob all the way down.
2. Press the [Power ON] switch.
The screen display goes blank, and the power is turned off.
*
If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [Power
ON] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer
to “Power Supply” (p. 9).
Closing the Lid
1. Pull the lid gently toward yourself, and lower it softly
after it has been fully extended.
■ Adjusting the Volume of the Sound
NOTE
1. Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.
Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when opening or closing
the lid. If small children will be using the HPi-6, adult supervision
should be provided.
Adjust the volume level as you play the keyboard and listen to
the sound.
fig.MasterVolume-e
NOTE
To prevent accidents, the lid must be closed when transporting the
piano.
Min
Max
■ Turning the Power On/Off
→ You can also adjust the headphone volume with the [Volume] knob.
NOTE
Once the connections have been completed (p. 17), turn on power to
your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in
the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to
speakers and other devices.
Adjusting the Contrast of
the Screen
1. To adjust the contrast of the screen, turn the [Contrast]
knob located at the back of the music rest.
Turning On the Power
fig.Contrast-e
1. To turn the power on, turn the [Volume] knob all the
way down, and then press the [Power ON] switch.
Liquid Crystal Display Cover
Rear of the Music Rest
After the power comes on, the opening animation appears in
the screen within the music rest, followed by the Notation
screen.
After a few seconds, you will be able to play the keyboard to
produce sound.
fig.Power-e
Some Notes on Using the LCD Screen
•
Never remove the liquid crystal display cover at the back of the
music rest. By removing it you risk electrical shock and/or
malfunction.
Power ON
•
You may see vertical lines in the screen, but this is due to the
structure of a liquid crystal display, and does not indicate a
malfunction. By using the [Contrast] knob to adjust the contrast
of the screen, you can minimize these lines.
•
The contrast of the screen may be affected by the temperature.
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Before You Begin Playing
■ Using the Headphone Hook
Connecting Headphones
Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on
the headphone hook at the lower left of the HPi-6.
The HPi-6 has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This allows
two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it
very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four
hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without having to
worry about bothering others around you, even at night.
Attaching the Headphone Hook
1. Press and twist the headphone hook included with the
HPi-6 into the hole in the bottom left of the HPi-6 (refer
to the figure below).
If connecting only one pair of headphones, they can be connected to
either one of the headphone jacks.
fig.Headphones
2. Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure the
headphone hook.
fig.HeadphoneHook
Hole
Wing
nut
Headphone
Hook
1. Connect the headphones to the Phones (headphones)
jack on the left underside of the HPi-6.
When you connect headphones, no sound will be output from
the speakers of the HPi-6.
Some Notes on Using Headphone Hook
Do not hang anything other than headphones on the headphone
hook. Doing so may damage the instrument or the hook.
The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume] knob (p. 18)
of the HPi-6.
NOTE
Please use stereo headphones.
Some Notes on Using Headphones
•
To avoid damaging or severing the headphone cord, be sure to
handle the headphones by holding the phones themselves, and
grasping the plug and not the cord when pulling the headphone
plug.
•
•
To prevent possible auditory damage, loss of hearing, or
damage to the headphones, the headphones should not be used
at an excessively high volume. Listen at appropriate levels.
The headphones may be damaged if the volume is too high
when they are plugged in. Connect the headphones only after
turning the volume down completely.
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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
Power ON
22
21
1
2
3 4 5
6
7 8 9
23
Front Panel
9. [Menu/Lesson] button
“Twin Piano,” “Visual Lesson,” and other lesson
functions (p. 30–p. 37).
1. [Power ON] switch
Here you can also enjoy the “Drums,” “SFX,” and
“Game,” and learn about instruments while having fun
(p. 28).
2. [Volume] knob
Adjusts the overall volume (p. 18).
3. One Touch [
] button
Selects various performance-related functions (p. 80–p.
95, p. 98–p. 100).
Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p.
44).
10.[ ] [ ] buttons
4. [Reverb] button
Press the [ ] button to confirm the selections you’ve
Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 48).
made using the
Cursor button (11) (p. 23).
The [ ] cancels the operation, or displays the notation
screen.
5. [Key Touch] button
Adjusts the touch of the keyboard (p. 47).
6. Tone buttons (Piano, E.Piano, Organ, Strings, Others)
11.
Cursor button
Select the type of sound (the tone group) that will be
played from the keyboard (p. 45).
Used to select the item that you want to set (p. 23).
Also used to select values in some screens.
7.
8.
[
(Song)] button
12.Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons
Use this button to select internal songs or songs from
external memory (p. 38–p. 43, p. 54, p. 64–p. 71).
Adjust the tempo (p. 56).
Simultaneously pressing the [Slow] and [Fast] buttons
will restore the basic tempo.
[
(Notation)] button
Displays the notation in the screen in the panel center
(p. 24, p. 25, p. 89).
13.[
(Metronome)] button
Sounds the internal metronome (p. 57).
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Panel Descriptions
10
11
10
12
13 14
15 16 17 18 19
20
14.[Count/Marker] button
HPi-6’s Bottom Panel (Front Side)
This is used for setting the count (p. 58).
21.Phones jacks
This allow you to add and move markers in the notation
as well as repeat playback of song segments simply and
easily (p. 60).
A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 19).
22.MIDI In connector
An external MIDI device can be connected here to
receive performance data (p. 97).
15.[
(Reset)] button
Resets the song playback-start location to the beginning
of the song.
*
There’s also a MIDI In connector on the rear panel of the unit. You
cannot use both MIDI In connectors at the same time. The HPi-6 will
not function properly when two MIDI In connectors are used
simultaneously.
16.[
(Play/Stop)] button
This starts and stops playback and recording of songs.
23.External Memory Connector
17.[ (Rec)] button
Connect external memory here to play back (p. 38) and
save (p. 74) songs.
When pressed, this button places the instrument in
recording standby (p. 63–p. 71).
*
Use external memory available from Roland. Proper functioning
cannot be guaranteed if other external memory products are used.
18.[
(Bwd)] button
Rewinds the song.
19.[
(Fwd)] button
Fast-forwards the song.
20.Track buttons
(R/Rhythm, 1/User, 2/Accomp, 3/Left, 4/Right)
Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 54,
p. 67, p. 69, p. 70, p. 71).
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Panel Descriptions
6
1
2
3
4 5
Rear Panel
7
AC In
Rear Panel
1. LCD Out Connector
Music Rest
fig.MusicRestFront
Connect the LCD cord of the music rest to this
connector (p. 17).
1
2. USB (MIDI) Connector
Used for connecting a computer to the HPi-6 using a
USB cable (p. 99).
3. MIDI Out/In connectors
An external MIDI device can be connected here to
receive performance data (p. 97).
fig.MusicRestRear
*
There’s also a MIDI In connector on the bottom panel of the unit.
will not function properly when two MIDI In connectors are used
simultaneously.
2
4. Input jacks
These jacks can be connected to another sound
generating device or an audio device, so that the sound
(p. 96).
1. Display
5. Output jacks
performances recorded to the HPi-6, in addition to a
variety of settings.
These jacks can be connected to your audio system to
enjoy more powerful sound. They can also be connected
to a tape recorder or similar device in order to record
your performance on a cassette tape (p. 96).
The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict
what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that
your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system
(e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display
may not always match what appears in the manual.
HPi-6’s Bottom Panel (Rear Side)
6. Pedal jack
Connect the pedal cord of the stand to this jack (p. 17).
2. [Contrast] knob
7. AC Inlet
This knob adjusts the contrast of the screen (p. 18).
Connect the included power cord to this inlet (p. 17).
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Basic Operation and the Main Screen
Basic Operation
The HPi-6 is operated mainly by pressing the button for the function you want to use, then using the
cursor button and [ ] [ ] buttons in the center of the front panel while viewing the screen.
Button
How It Is Used
Use the up, down, left, and right
cursor button to select parameters. In screens
consisting of two or more pages, pressing the
switches the screen displayed.
cursor left and right button
Cursor button
In the Settings screen, pressing the
settings.
cursor up and down button changes the
Finalizes the selected parameter.
The assigned function in that screen is used.
Examples: <Audition>, <Enter>, etc.
[
[
] button
] button
Opens the advanced settings screen.
Examples: <Notation Menu>, <Maker>, etc.
Closes the screen that is currently open.
Displays the Notation screen.
Correspondence Between Screens and Buttons
The functions of the
fig.buttons-e
cursor button, the [ ] button, and the [ ] button may be indicated in the screen.
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Basic Operation and the Main Screen
Basic Screen
■ Notation Screen
fig.d-Score-1-e_50
The Notation screen, like the one shown to the right, is displayed
when you turn on the power to the HPi-6.
You can display notations not only for the internal songs, but also for
SMF music files and performances recorded with the HPi-6 as well.
From any other screen, pressing the [
display the Notation screen.
(Notation)] button will
If you press the [ ] button while the Notation screen is displayed,
the display switches to the “Notation+Settings” screen. Pressing the
[
] button once more while the “Notation+Settings” screen is
displayed opens the “Notation Menu” screen.
The Notation screen has five pages. The screens are switched in the
following manner each time the [
(Notation)] button is pressed.
fig.ScoreScreens.e
Notation
Notation + Keyboard
Press
Press
Press
Notation (Enlarged)
Notation (Enlarged) + Keyboard
Press
Press
Notation + Settings
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Basic Operation and the Main Screen
You can change the following settings in the “Notation+Settings” screen.
fig.ScoreOption2-e
Pedal
Fingering
When <Replay> is selected, you can start and stop
playback of the song data by pressing the left pedal
(p. 82).
When <PageTurn> is selected, you can turn the
pages of the notation by pressing the pedals. Press
the center pedal to turn to the next page in the
notation, and press the left pedal to turn to the
previous page.
When <User> is selected, you can use the functions
assigned to the pedals (p. 82).
When <Piano> is selected, the pedal
settings best suited for piano
When playing back song data that
includes fingering numbers, the
fingering numbers will be displayed if
you select <On>. This is convenient
when you want to practice the correct
fingering.
The fingers are numbered as follows:
1: thumb, 2: index finger, 3: middle
finger, 4: ring finger, 5: little finger.
* This item cannot be selected if there is
no fingering data.
performances are chosen.
Left Pedal: Soft Pedal
Center Pedal: Sostenute Pedal
Right Pedal: Damper Pedal
Part
Notation Menu
Select the part(s) for which
Press the [ ] button to open a
screen where you can choose
from a variety of options for the
notation screen (p. 89).
the notation will be displayed.
: Notation for both hands
: Right-hand notation only
: Left-hand notation only
: User part notation
(→ to change the part, see p. 89)
Lyrics
When playing back song data that contains
lyric data, the lyrics will be displayed if you
select <On>.
When playing back song data that contains chord data,
the chord name will be displayed if you select <On>.
* This item cannot be selected if there is no chord data.
* This item cannot be selected if there is no
lyric data.
* If you have selected a part that contains no performance data, the notation will not show any notes. To change the part
that is displayed, refer to “Changing the Notation Screen Settings” (p. 89).
* The fingering numbers shown in the screen indicate one possible fingering.
Some Notes on the Notation Screen
• When you begin song playback, the notation screen will show
. While this symbol is displayed,
performance data is being loaded from external memory or internal memory. Thirty seconds or longer
may be required to load the data. Please wait.
• The displayed notation is generated from the music files, and priority is given to making the display easy
to read rather than reproducing a complicated or difficult performance accurately. For this reason, you
may notice differences when compared with commercially available sheet music. In particular, this is not
suitable for display of sophisticated or complex songs that require detailed notations.
• In the notation screen, lyrics or notes may fall outside the display range of the screen, and fail to be
shown.
• If you display the notation or change the displayed part during song playback, the song may sometimes
play back from the beginning.
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Basic Operation and the Main Screen
■ List Screen
fig.d-ToneSelect-e_50
This type of list screen will appear when you select songs, or tones.
In this screen, use the
cursor button to select the desired
item. The selected item turns orange.
In the “song selection” screen, the selected song is indicated by the
black background.
■ Detailed Settings Screen
fig.d-PianoSetting1-e_50
Detailed settings for functions are made in a screen similar to this.
In this screen, the currently selected item is highlighted in pale
orange, and you can then change the value with the
cursor
button. An explanation of the selected item is shown below the
item. For some items, an explanation of the values will also be
displayed.
When you press the [ ] button, and you’ll then be returned to the
screen that was displayed prior to the current screen.
When “P. */*” appears at the upper right of the screen, it indicates
that there are other items on the previous or next page.
■ Messages
fig.d-FactoryReset-e_50
Various messages will sometimes be displayed during operation.
These messages ask you to confirm an operation, inform you of the
results of an operation, or indicate an error when an operation
could not be performed.
For details on error messages that begin with “Error,” refer to p.
104.
When a message like that to the right appears, select an answer
with the
cursor button, then press the [ ] button to enter
your selection. Pressing the [ ] button closes the screen that is
currently open.
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Basic Operation and the Main Screen
About the Pedals
The pedals have the following functions, and are used mainly for
piano performance.
fig.pedal-e
Soft Pedal
Damper Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Damper Pedal (right pedal)
On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will allow the
remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the sounds that you
played from the keyboard, adding a rich resonance.
The HPi-6 simulates this damper resonance.
→ You can adjust the amount of damper resonance that occurs when you
press the damper pedal. Refer to “Adjusting Resonance when the
Damper Pedal is Depressed (Damper Resonance)” (p. 80).
Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)
played when you pressed the pedal.
Soft Pedal (left pedal)
When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the sound
will have a softer tone.
→ The Sostenuto pedal and Soft pedal can be given functions other than
these. Refer to “Notation Screen” (p. 24) and “Changing the Pedal
Functions (Pedal)” (p. 82).
About the Adjuster
When you move the HPi-6 or if you feel that the pedals are unstable,
adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as follows.
•
Rotate the adjustor to lower it so that it is in firm contact with the
floor. If there is a gap between the pedals and the floor, the pedals
may be damaged. In particular when placing the instrument on
carpet, adjust this so that the pedals firmly contact the floor.
fig.adjuster-e
Adjuster
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Playing in a Wonderland of Sound
“Wonderland” allows children to experience a variety of sounds and internal songs with easy operation and
enjoyable animation.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
The Menu screen appears.
fig.d-Menu-e_50
Press the
] button.
cursor button to select <Wonderland>, then press the
2.
[
After the opening screen is displayed, the “Wonderland” screen, like the one below,
appears in the display. The “Wonderland” screen has two pages. Press the
cursor left or right button one or more times to switch the screens.
fig.d-wonderland-e.eps_50
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Press the
cursor button to select the item you want to play, then
3.
press the [ ] button.
You can do the following in Wonderland.
Item
How It Is Used
Select a picture of a percussion instrument to hear the
sound of that instrument. Play the keyboard to play the
selected percussion instrument.
Drums
Piano
Learn how the piano is constructed.
Alphabet
SFX
Use the keyboard to become familiar with the alphabet.
Listen to a wide variety of sound effects.
Listen to the internal songs.
Songs
Select a picture of an instrument to hear the sound of that
instrument. Play the keyboard to play the selected
instrument.
Tones
Flash Card
Game
In this game, you play the notes shown on the cards.
In this game, you try to the tone name, chords, and
rhythms that you hear.
Try playing as you view the screen.
4.
5.
When you have finished with Wonderland, press the [ ] button in the
“Wonderland” screen.
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Learning the Basics of Reading Music (DoReMi Course)
In the “DoReMi Course,” even those unable to read music can study the basics of reading music and the
keyboard through games and music.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
The Menu screen appears.
Press the
] button.
cursor button to select <DoReMi Course>, then press the
2.
[
The “DoReMi Course” screen appears.
fig.d-doremi-e_50
Press the
practice, then press the [ ] button.
cursor up and down button to select the item you want to
3.
You can do the following in DoReMi Course.
Item
Contents
DoReMi
(Pitch Training)
Learn the key and note positions and the note names.
Note and Rest
(Rhythm)
Learn the note and rest lengths.
Fingering Number While playing, learn the fingering numbers.
Familiarize yourself with the thumb-under technique for
Thumb Under
smooth fingering in performances.
Now try learning how to read the notation, using the buttons as you view
the screen.
4.
5.
When you have finished with DoReMi Course, press the [ ] button in
the “DoReMi Course” screen.
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■ DoReMi (Pitch Training)
fig.d-DoReMi-1-e_50
Remember the key and note positions and the note names.
Press the [ ] button to start the game.
In this game, questions will appear in the left side of the screen.
Answer the questions by playing the keys.
Pressing the [ ] button in the game screen prompts a description
of the key and note positions and the note names.
■ Note and Rest (Rhythm)
fig.d-DoReMi-2-e_50
Remember the note and rest lengths.
Press the [ ] button to start the practice.
Play the song while paying attention to the note and rest lengths.
Selecting <Description> in the Menu screen and pressing the [
button prompts a description of notes and rests.
]
■ Fingering Number
fig.d-DoReMi-3-e_50
Memorize the fingerings as you play the song.
Press the [ ] button to start the practice.
Play the song according to the fingering given.
After finishing the practice, you can press the
cursor button
to check the notes and fingerings in the notation, one note at a
time.
Selecting <Description> in the Menu screen and pressing the [
button prompts a description of fingers and fingerings.
]
■ Thumb Under
fig.d-DoReMi-4-e_50
To perform with smooth finger movements, familiarize yourself
with the thumb-under technique.
Press the [ ] button to start the practice.
Play the song while paying attention to the fingering and how you
are crossing over your hands.
After finishing the practice, you can press the
cursor button
to check the finger movements slowly, one note at a time.
Selecting <Description> in the Menu screen and pressing the [
button prompts a description of the thumb-under technique.
]
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Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-
Hand Performances (Twin Piano Mode)
You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers.
Even when playing in tandem, its easy to see whether or not the two players’ performances are matching.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
The Menu screen appears.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Twin Piano>, then press the [
]
2.
The Twin Piano function switches on.
fig.d-TwinPiano-e_50
The following occurs with Twin Piano set to ON.
• The keyboard is divided into two sections which can be played with “Middle C”
placed at the center of each section.
• The right pedal now functions as the damper pedal for the right keyboard
section, and the left pedal functions as the damper pedal for the left keyboard
section.
You can record performances
played using the Twin Piano
function.
• The same tone (Natural Grand) is sounded by both sections.
→“Recording a New Song” (p.
64)
the keyboard and one on the right.
3.
Cancelling Twin Piano Function
Use the following procedures to cancel Twin Piano function.
Method 1: Press the One Touch [Piano] button. → p. 44
Method 2: Press the Tone button. → p. 45
Method 3: Cancel the “Split” function. → p. 52
Method 4: Change the “Pedal” function. → p. 25
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Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions!
■ Taking a Lesson While Playing a Two-Person
Game (Twin Piano Game)
The HPi-6 features an ear training game that makes use of the Twin Piano function.
You can enjoy games such as listening to notes played in the left part of the keyboard
and playing the same notes in the right side, or displaying notes played in the left
part of the keyboard on the screen and playing the same note in the right side, all
while getting real ear training practice.
Press the [ ] button in the “Twin Piano” screen.
1.
The “Twin Piano Game” screen appears.
fig.d-TwinPiano1-e_50
Press the
cursor left or right button to select <Listen to Sounds> or
2.
<Read Notations>, then press the [ ] button.
Game
Lesson Format
After listening to the note for a key played by the
player using the left section of the keyboard, the
player on the right plays the note he or she thinks
is the same.
Listen to Sounds
*
Several seconds after the player on the left poses the
question, the note played appears in the notation to
provide a hint.
The player using the left section of the keyboard
plays a note to pose a question. That note is
indicated in the notation.
The player on the right looks at the screen and then
plays the note he or she thinks is the same.
When <Read Notations> is
selected, no sounds are played
when the player on the left
presses the keys for the
question.
Read Notations
*
The player on the left should continue holding down
the key for several seconds after presenting the
question.
One person presses a key in the left part of the keyboard to present a
question.
3.
4.
The other person responds by pressing a key in the right part of the
keyboard.
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Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions!
Playing Songs Using the Lesson Functions
(Visual Lesson)
You can enjoy your practices with the HPi-6’s Lesson function (Visual Lesson).
Play along with the accompaniment, and your score appears in the display showing how well you played. In
addition, in the Check screen you can see the results shown as notation, allowing you to confirm just what
you played.
You can select the level and practice songs to match your current abilities. You can also supplement your
stock of practice songs with additional music files.
At this point, pressing [ ] advances you to the next screen, and pressing [
returns the previous screen to the display.
]
Starting the Visual Lesson Function
When changing tones, refer to
“Performing with a Variety of
Tones” (p. 45).
When you want to perform with the tone changed, select the tone before starting
Visual Lesson.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
2.
The Menu screen appears.
Press the
] button.
cursor button to select <Visual Lesson>, then press the
[
The “Visual Lesson” screen appears.
fig.d-VisualLesson-e_50
Selecting the Course
Press the
cursor left or right button to select the course you want to
3.
practice, then press the [ ] button.
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Selecting the Song
Press the
cursor button to select the song you want to practice.
4.
fig.d-VisualLesson2-e_50
You can audition the sound by pressing the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
You can adjust the tempo by pressing the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons.
You can also play the metronome sound by pressing the [
(Metronome)] button.
Press the [ ] button.
5.
A screen like the one below appears when you select the <Repertoire course>.
fig.VisualLesson-1-1-e
Part
This selects the part to be
practiced.
Setting: Both Hands,
Right Hand,
Start Measure
This sets the starting
measure.
Left Hand
Tempo
This sets the tempo for
your practice.
End Measure
This sets the
ending measure.
Setting: Much Slower,
Slower,
A Little Slower,
Original Tempo
Set the tempo and the part you want to practice, then press the [ ] button.
Playing along with the Song
After reading the message in the screen, press the [ ] button once more.
If you stop playing before the
end of the song, the song
playback stops, and the screen
showing the graded result
appears.
6.
7.
The song accompaniment begins.
Play along with the accompaniment.
When you have finished playing, your score appears in the display.
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Checking the Performance
Press the [ ] button.
8.
The results of your performance is shown in the musical notation in the Check
screen, like that below.
fig.d-VisualLesson-2-e
Grayed Out
The proper note was not played.
? (Green)
A note not in the notation was played.
Rhythm (Blue)
The timing of the
accent was off.
Pitch (Red)
The pitch was incorrect.
Button
How It Is Used
You can switch the performance to be checked by
pressing the cursor up or down button. Pressing
the cursor down button when “Ref.” (reference) is
selected switches the performance to “You” (the
results of your performance). Pressing the
up button when “You” (the results of your
performance) is selected switches the performance to
“Ref.” (reference).
cursor
Cursor button
You can check each note in the performance, one note
at a time, by pressing the
button.
cursor left or right
The notation is switched, going back one measure in
the notation each time the button is pressed.
[
[
(Bwd)] button
The notation is switched, advancing one measure in
the notation each time the button is pressed.
(Fwd)] button
You can use this to play back the performance selected
[
(Play/Stop)]
with the
cursor button (“Ref.” [reference] or
button
“You” [the results of your performance]).
Displaying the Menus
Press the [ ] button.
9.
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The following screen appears.
fig.d-VisualLesson5-e_50
Press the
button.
cursor button to select the menu, then press the [
]
10.
If you want to practice the same song again, select “Try Again.”
If you want to practice another song, select “Select Song.”
If you want to practice with another course, select “Select Course.”
If you are finished with Visual Lesson, select “Exit.”
When the “Repertoire course”
is selected, <Setting> appears
in the menu. If you want to
make settings for the tempo,
part to be played, or other
settings, select this <Setting>.
■ Practicing with Internal Songs and Songs on
External Memory
Not only can you practice the songs prepared for use in Visual Lesson, you can also
practice other HPi-6 internal songs and songs saved on external memory.
When practicing songs saved on external memory, be sure to have the external
memory connected to the HPi-6’s External Memory connector first.
Select “Other Songs” in the “practice song selection” screen, then press
1.
the [ ] button.
fig.d-VisualLesson6-e_50
The “song selection” screen appears.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select the song, then press the [
]
2.
3.
4.
If you have selected the <Repertoire> course, set the tempo and the part
you want to practice, then press the [ ] button.
Play along with the accompaniment.
When you have finished playing, your score appears in the display.
Press the [ ] button to display the results of your performance in the notation.
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Listening to the Songs
You can listen to the internal songs, commercially available music files, songs you
have recorded yourself, and songs saved on external memory (optional; sold
separately).
Listening to the Internal Songs
The HPi-6 features a variety of internal songs. The internal songs are categorized into “Practice,”
“Masterpieces,” “Popular,” and “Kids” genres.
fig.panel-SongSelect-e
Selecting the Song
Press the [
(Song)] button.
1.
NOTE
The “song selection” screen appears.
fig.SongSelect-e
The “External Memory” or
“Disk” genres can be selected
only when external memory or
a floppy disk drive is
Song Name
The name of the currently selected song.
External Memory/Disk
Selects songs in external
memory or on floppy
disks.
Genre
Press the
cursor
connected to the External
Memory connector.
left or right button to
select the genre.
For details refer to p. 41.
In this case, “Disk” is indicated
when a floppy disk drive is
connected; “External Memory”
is indicated when external
memory is connected.
Selectable songs differ
for each genre.
Chords, fingerings, and
lyrics in songs containing
such data are displayed
here.
Song List
In addition, the “Favorites”
genre can be selected only
when you have a song or
songs in the “Favorites.”
Lyrics
Press the
cursor
Fingering Number
Chord
up or down button to
select the song.
The selection will be
highlighted in black.
Genre
Selected
Genre Not
Selected
If you want to display the
notation, press the
Press the
cursor left or right button to select the song genre.
2.
3.
[
(Notation)] button.
While the notation shows the
Press the
cursor up or down button to select the song you want to
symbol, the song data is
being loaded.
listen to from the song list.
Playing Back
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
4.
When the “song selection”
screen is displayed, you can
start and stop playback of
The [
(Play/Stop)] button’s indicator will light.
The song will begin playing.
songs by pressing the [
button.
]
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Listening to the Songs
Stopping Playback
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
5.
The [
Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song.
Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song.
(Play/Stop)] button’s indicator goes off, and playback of the song stops.
You can check the notes of all of the internal songs in the Notation screen.
They also have orchestral accompaniments, so you can play along with the
accompaniment, or adjust the tempo to the desired speed for easier practice.
→ “Playing Along with Songs” (p. 54)
→ “Adjusting the Tempo” (p. 56)
and easily by registering them to the “Favorites.” You can also play back SMF
music files saved on external memory (USB memory, floppy disks; separately
available) connected to the External Memory connector.
→ “Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites)” (p. 42)
→ “Internal Song List” (p. 111)
If a screen like the following is displayed
If you select a different song after already
having recorded, edited (p. 90), or changed the
settings (p. 85) for a song, the following
message appears.
If you want to erase the song, use the
cursor button to select <OK>, then press
the [ ] button. If you do not want to delete
the song, select <Cancel>, then save the song
to external memory or to the “Favorites.”
→ “Saving Songs” (p. 74)
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Listening to the Songs
■ Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play)
You can play back the internal songs and songs in external memory continuously.
fig.panel-AllSong-e
Hold down the [
button.
(Song)] button and press the [
(Play/Stop)]
1.
2.
fig.d-AllSongPlay-e_50
Press the
cursor up or down button to change the setting.
Setting
Explanation
Random Play
Practice
Songs in all genres are played back in random order.
Masterpieces
Popular
All internal songs in the selected genre are played back.
Kids Song
Favorites
All songs registered in the “Favorites” are played back.
Songs stored to the external memory or floppy disk
If you want to play back songs
stored to optional external
memory (USB memory or
floppy disks), select <External
Memory>.
External Memory connected to the External Memory connector are played
back.
Press the [ ] button.
3.
All songs in the selected genre are played back continuously.
NOTE
When all selected songs have been played, playback will return to the first song and
When playing back all songs
on external memory, you
cannot play back songs
contained inside folders. If any
songs that you want to play
are inside any folders, move
those songs outside their
folders.
resume.
If no operations are performed for dozens of seconds, <Random Play> will start
automatically.
Stopping Playback
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
1.
Playback will stop.
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Listening to the Songs
Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on
External Memory
Connect the optional external memory or floppy disks drive to the
1.
For more on connecting
External Memory connector.
external memory or floppy
If playing back commercially available music files or songs saved on a floppy disk,
insert the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.
disk drives, refer to
“Connecting an External
Memory” (p. 72) and
“Attaching the Floppy Disk
Drive” (p. 113).
Selecting the Song
Press the [
(Song)] button.
2.
3.
Press the
cursor left or right button to select <External Memory> or
<Disk> as the genre.
fig.SongSelectSMF-e
Genre
Press the
cursor left or right
button to select <External Memory>
or <Disk>.
Song Name
The name of the currently selected
song.
Song List
The selection will be highlighted in
black.
If you want to display the
notation, press the
[
(Notation)] button. The
measure number in the screen
will be highlighted while the
music file is being loaded.
Please wait.
Press the
cursor up or down button to select the song you want to
4.
play back.
Playing Back
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
5.
For more on how to use the
notation screen, refer to p. 24.
The song will begin playing.
Stopping Playback
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button once more.
6.
To Leave a Folder
When Selecting Songs in Folders
1. Press the
to select
cursor button
(Up).
1. In the “song selection” screen, press the
cursor button to
select the folder containing the song you want to play back.
2. Press the [
Stop)] or [
(Play/
2. Press the [
(Play/Stop)] or [ ] button.
] button.
After a moment, a list of songs in the folder is displayed.
3. Press the
cursor button to select the song you want to play back.
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Listening to the Songs
Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites)
You can register songs you are currently practicing or enjoy playing to “Favorites,” allowing you to select
these songs easily.
fig.panel-RegistFav-e
What are the “Favorites?”
This is the area of memory where you can save copies of performances
recorded with the HPi-6, songs stored in the external memory connected to
the HPi-6’s External Memory connector, and other songs. By registering songs
to the “Favorites,” you can then select the registered songs easily by selecting
“Favorites” as the genre in the “song selection” screen.
Since songs registered to the “Favorites” are not deleted when you turn off the
HPi-6’s power, you will find it convenient to register the songs you often listen
to here in the “Favorites.”
Press the [
(Song)] button.
1.
The “song selection” screen appears.
fig.d-SongSelect-e_50
Press the
cursor left or right button to select the song genre.
2.
3.
Press the
register.
cursor up or down button to select the song you want to
NOTE
When you have selected a
song registered to the
“Favorites” genre, holding
Hold down the [
(Song)] button and press the [ ] button.
4.
down the [
button and pressing the
] button displays the
(Song)]
A screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.d-RegistFavorites-e_50
[
“song deletion” screen.
If you do not want to delete
the song, use the
cursor
button to select <Cancel>
and then press the [
button.
]
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Listening to the Songs
NOTE
Never turn off the power
while the display indicates
“Executing....”
Press the
button.
cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [
]
5.
The selected song is registered to “Favorites.”
NOTE
Now you can select the registered song by selecting “Favorites” for the genre in the
“Song Selection” screen.
You can register up to a
maximum of 200 songs in the
“Favorites.” However, if there
is insufficient memory
■ Removing Songs from Favorites
remaining, the message “Error:
11” (p. 104) will appear even
with fewer than 200 songs, and
you will not be able to
Press the [
(Song)] button.
1.
2.
The “song selection” screen appears.
continue registering more
songs.
In the “song selection” screen, press the
to select <Favorites>.
cursor left or right button
NOTE
You cannot select “Favorites”
as the song genre without any
songs being registered to the
“Favorites.”
fig.d-SongSelectFav-e_50
Press the
cursor up or down button to select the song you want to
3.
4.
remove from “Favorites.”
Hold down the [
(Song)] button and press the [ ] button.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.d-DelFavoriteSong-e_50
NOTE
Press the
button.
cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [
]
5.
Never turn off the power
while the display indicates
“Executing....”
The selected song is removed from the “Favorites.”
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Adding Variety to Your Performances
Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano)
You can create the optimal settings for a piano performance with the press of a single button.
Press the One Touch [
] button.
1.
The Tone [Piano] button’s indicator will light.
The notation for the currently
selected song is displayed in
the screen.
A screen stating that the optimal settings for piano performances have been selected
is displayed for several seconds, followed by a “Notation screen” like the following.
fig.d-OTP-e.eps
When you press the One Touch [
] button, the HPi-6 will switch to the
following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.
• If the keyboard has been split into upper and lower sections (Split
Performance → p. 52), the keyboard returns to a single section. When the
sounds are layered (Dual Performance → p. 51), the layered sound is
cancelled, and sounds are played using the piano tone.
Since this instrument faithfully
action and response, keys
played in the top one-and-one-
half-octave range continue to
resonate, regardless of the
damper pedal action, and the
tone in this range is audibly
different. The Transpose
setting (p. 62) can also be used
to change the range that is
unaffected by the damper
pedal.
• Pedal functions are as follows: the left pedal functions as the soft pedal, the
center pedal functions as a sostenuto pedal, and the right pedal functions as
a damper pedal.
If any other functions are assigned to the left and center pedals, these
functions are cancelled.
• The “Natural Grand” sound is automatically selected.
• Reverb depth is set to “4.”
• The chorus function is turned off.
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Performing with a Variety of Tones
The HPi-6 contains 450 and more different tones.
The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons.
Tone Group:
Piano, E.Piano, Organ, Strings, Others
Press any one of the Tone buttons to select a tone group.
1.
2.
When you press a Tone button, the button’s indicator will light. The “tone selection”
screen appears.
Press the
cursor button to select the tone to perform with.
fig.
Tone List
The background of the currently selected tone turns orange.
Tone Group
The “tone selection” screen consists of multiple pages. When you press the
cursor button to switch tones, the screen switches automatically.
The next time you press this Tone button, the tone you finalized here will be heard.
→ “Tone List” (p. 105)
Tones indicated by
recommended.
is called an “EX Tone.” These tones are especially
mark produce the “Key Off Sound.”
Tones indicated by a red
What “Key Off Sound” does is recreate the tonal changes produced when the
fingers are released from the keys.
When the “tone selection” screen is displayed, you can listen to a phrase that
uses the selected tone by pressing the [
] button. The phrase is played to the
end and then stops automatically. Pressing the [
is still playing stops the phrase.
] button while the phrase
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Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects
You can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects like sirens and animal sounds.
Press the Tone [Others] button.
1.
Use the
cursor button to select a rhythm set such as <DR
2.
STANDARD> or <SOUND EFFECT> (SFX set).
Drum set names are indicated by initial “DR.”
Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound.
fig.d-ToneDrum-e
The combination of sounds
assigned to the keyboard
varies according to the drum
set. For the sounds that are
assigned to each key of a drum
set or sound effect set, refer to
“Drum/SFX Set List” (p. 107).
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Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)
You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard.
Press the [Key Touch] button.
1.
Each time you press the [Key Touch] button, the button’s indicator changes color
While the “Key Touch” screen
is being displayed, you can
also change the key touch by
while the touch is switched.
fig.d-keytouch-e
pressing the
cursor up
or down button.
Indicator
Off
Setting
Explanation
This allows you to play using the most natural
touch. This setting is closest to the response of an
acoustic piano.
Medium
Fortissimo (ff) cannot be produced unless you play
more strongly than usual, making the keyboard
feel heavier. This setting allows you to add more
expression when playing dynamically.
Lit
(Red)
Heavy
Fortissimo (ff) can be produced by playing less
strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel
lighter. This setting makes it easier for children,
whose hands have less strength.
Lit
(Green)
Light
Fixed
Lit
(Orange)
Sounds at a fixed volume, regardless of your
keyboard playing strength.
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Applying Effects to the Sound
NOTE
It is not possible to memorize
the reverb effect setting for
each tone.
■ Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)
By applying the reverb effect you can produce a pleasant reverberation, making it
sound as though you were performing in a concert hall.
fig.d-Effect2-e
The depth of the reverb effect
can be adjusted. Refer to
“Adjusting the Depth of the
Effects (Effect)” (p. 81).
Press the [Reverb] button.
1.
The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effect will be applied to the sound.
To cancel the reverb effect, press the [Reverb] button, getting its indicator to go dark.
You can change the amount of
reverb applied by holding
■ Adding Richness to the Sound (Chorus)
down the [Reverb] button and
By applying the chorus effect you can make the sound richer and more spacious.
pressing the
cursor up
You can turn the chorus effect on and off for each tone individually.
or down button.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
The Menu screen appears.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [
]
2.
3.
4.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Effect>, then press the [
cursor right button to select <Chorus>.
]
Press the
fig.d-Effect2-e
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Press the
applied.
cursor up or down button to adjust the amount of chorus
5.
6.
The chorus setting can be
memorized for each tone.
Turning off the power restores
the original settings.
Setting
Off
Explanation
No chorus effect is applied.
The chorus effect is applied.
The effect deepens as the value is increased.
1–10
You can also use the Memory
Backup function to save the
chorus settings even when the
power is turned off.
Press the [ ] button to close the “Effect” screen.
■ Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance)
You can adjust the brightness of the sound.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
The Menu screen appears.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [
cursor button to select <Tone Control>, then press the
cursor left button to select <Brilliance>.
]
2.
3.
4.
Press the
[
] button.
Press the
fig.d-SoundAdjust-e
Press the
setting.
cursor up or down button to change the brightness
5.
6.
Settings: Normal, Mellow, Bright
Press the [ ] button to close the “Tone Control” screen.
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■ Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics)
You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
The Menu screen appears.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [
cursor button to select <Tone Control>, then press the
cursor right button to select <Dynamics>.
]
2.
3.
4.
Press the
[
] button.
Press the
fig.d-SoundAdjust-e
Press the
cursor up or down button to change the dynamics setting.
5.
6.
Setting
Off
Explanation
The Dynamics function is switched off.
Creates a sound with boosted bass and treble.
Creates a clear distinct sound in lower frequency.
Creates a sound with boosted bass.
Sharp
Clear
Power
Press the [ ] button to close the “Tone Control” screen.
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Playing Two Sounds Layered Together (Dual)
Simultaneously playing two sounds when one key is pressed is called “Dual Performance.”
Simultaneously press two of the Tone buttons.
1.
Both of the button indicators will light. Of the two buttons, the sound of the left
button will be “Tone 1,” and the sound of the right button will be “Tone 2.”
Tone 1
Tone 2
Displays the tone name
for the left Tone button
that is selected.
Displays the tone name
for the right Tone
button that is selected.
Dual Balance
Displays the volume
ratio of the two selected
tones.
Changing the Tone
Press the
cursor left or right button to select “Tone 1” or “Tone 2.”
cursor up or down button to select the tone.
1.
Press the
2.
When the tone names of “Tone 1” or “Tone 2” are highlighted, you can press the
Cursor button to select tones within the same tone group.
Adjusting the Volume Balance (Dual Balance)
You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual
performance.
Press the
cursor left or right button to select “Dual Balance.”
1.
2.
Press the
cursor up or down button to adjust the dual balance.
The volume balance changes.
Cancelling Dual Performance
Press any tone button.
1.
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Playing Different Sounds in the Right and Left Hand
(Split)
Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called
“Split Performance.” The boundary key is called the “Split Point.”
fig.splitpoint-e
Split Point (set to F 3, when the power is turned on.)
…
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2
C3
C4
C5
B7 C8
Left-hand Tone
Right-hand Tone
The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
2.
The Menu screen appears.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Split>, then press the [
]
Split performance is enabled. The tone selected before the performance is set as the
“Right-hand Tone”; the “Left-hand Tone” is selected automatically.
The following screen appears.
Left-hand Tone
Displays the name
of the tone selected
for the left-hand
keyboard area.
Right-hand Tone
Displays the name of the
tone selected for the
right-hand keyboard
Split Point
Displays the key
between the right-hand
and left-hand keyboard
areas.
Changing Tones
When switching tone groups,
if <Right-hand Tone> or <Left-
hand Tone> is selected, press a
tone button.
Press the
cursor left or right button to select <Left-hand Tone> or
1.
<Right-hand Tone>.
Press the
cursor up or down button to select the tone.
2.
You can use the
cursor
When the tone names of <Left-hand Tone> or <Right-hand Tone> are highlighted,
button to select tones within
the selected tone group.
After changing the tone,
pressing the [ ] button
returns the “Split” screen to
the display.
you can press the
cursor button to select tones within the same tone group.
Changing the Split Point
Press the
cursor left or right button to select the keyboard layout
1.
(split point).
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Adding Variety to Your Performances
Press the
cursor up or down button.
2.
The Split Point is changed.
You can change the split point within the range of B1 through B6.
This is set to “F#3” when the
power is turned on.
Cancelling the Split Performance
When the Split Performance is set to On, the mark at the <Split> in the Menu screen
icon turns red. Use the following procedure to cancel the split.
Press the
cursor button to select <Split> on the Menu screen, then
1.
press the [ ] button.
The red mark at the <Split> icon in the Menu screen turns gray.
Enabling Split Performance When Dual Performance is Already Enabled
By enabling Split Performance while the HPi-6 is already in Dual Performance mode,
you can then split the keyboard into left and right sections, while also having two
tones play in the right side.
Simultaneously press two tone buttons to switch to Dual Performance.
1.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
2.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Split>, then press the [
]
3.
Split is now enabled.
In addition, Dual performance is enabled in the right-hand side of the keyboard.
Tone 1
Left-hand Tone
Displays the name of Tone 1
of the Dual performance in
the right-hand area.
Displays the tone name
for the left Tone button
that is selected.
Split Point
Displays the key
between the right-hand
and left-hand keyboard
areas.
Tone 2
Dual Balance
Displays the name of Tone
2 of the Dual performance
in the right-hand area.
This shows the relative balance in
volume between the two tones
selected for the right-hand side.
To Switch From Split to Dual Performance
Set the HPi-6 to Split Performance (p. 52).
1.
After pressing the
two tone buttons.
cursor button to select the right-hand tone, press
2.
Split Performance is enabled. In addition, Dual Performance is enabled in the right-
hand part.
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Playing Along with Songs
You can play along with a song stored internally in the HPi-6 or on external memory.
You can mute the sound of the part you want to play, and play that part yourself. This makes it easy to
practice hands separately. For example, you can follow along with your right hand while you listen to that
same right-hand part be played, or you can practice the left-hand part while the right-hand part plays.
You can check the notes in all internal songs and songs stored to external memory in the Notation screen.
fig.panel-Rec5trk-e
A music file for piano lessons may be assigned to the five Track buttons as shown
For more on music files, refer
below.
fig.5trackButton-e
to “Music Files That the HPi-6
Can Use” (p. 114).
If a single Track button
includes more than one
instrument and you want to
mute just one of those
Drums/
SFX
Accompaniment Left-hand Right-hand
Part Part Part
instruments, take a look at
“Preventing a Part from
By using these Track buttons, you can mute the sound of specific parts. This is
Preparing to Play
When a single Part is not
played, it is called “Minus
One.” Using Minus One, you
can mute out a particular
instrument and play the part
yourself.
Select the song you want to play.
1.
2.
→ “Listening to the Internal Songs” (p. 38)
→ “Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on External Memory” (p. 41)
Press the track button for the performance part you want to practice; the
button’s indicator goes off.
When playing back SMF music
files for Roland Piano Digital
button do not correctly control
the left/right-hand
The indicators of the buttons you pressed will go dark, and the selected track will not
be heard.
To cancel muting, press the same track button once again to make the indicator light.
performances, please change
the “Track Assign” settings.
Please refer to “Changing the
Parts Assigned to the Track
Buttons During SMF Playback
(Track Assign)” (p. 86).
Press the [
(Notation)] button.
3.
The Notation screen appears. While the screen shows the
is being loaded.
symbol, the song data
Playing back
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
4.
You can press the Tempo
[Slow] [Fast] buttons to adjust
the tempo to your liking.
The button’s indicator will light.
The song will begin playing. Go ahead and play along with the song.
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Stopping the song
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
5.
The indicator for the [
stops.
Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song.
Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song.
(Play/Stop)] button goes out, and playback of the song
If a screen like the following is displayed
having recorded, edited (p. 90), or changed the
settings (p. 85) for a song, the following
message appears. If you want to erase the
song, select <OK>. If you do not want to delete
the song, select <Cancel>, then save the song
to external memory or to the “Favorites.”
→ “Saving Songs” (p. 74)
Changing the Volume Balance of the Accompaniment
and Keyboard (Balance)
You can change the volume balance between the sounds from the song being played and the sounds from keyboard.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Balance>, then press the [
]
2.
fig.d-Balance-e_50
Press the
cursor left or right button to adjust he volume balance
3.
between accompaniment and keyboard.
Setting
Explanation
The volume of the song and
accompaniment sounds decreases.
Pressing the
button sets the <Keyboard> side
cursor right
The volume of the keyboard sounds
decreases.
Pressing the
button sets the <Accomp> side
cursor left
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Adjusting the Tempo
This changes the song tempo.
If songs seem difficult to play at their original speed, you may find it helpful to first practice with the tempo
slowed down. Then, after becoming more familiar with the song, you can practice it at a gradually faster
tempo.
Changing the tempo has no effect on the pitch of the notes. Additionally you can change the tempo even
when the song is in progress.
fig.panel-Tempo-e
Press the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to adjust the tempo.
1.
The tempo can be adjusted in a range of
=10–500.
■ Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)
The tempo in some songs may change, speeding up or slowing down, when the song
is in progress.
If a song has tempo changes, it helps to practice the song first at a steady tempo.
Overriding tempo changes is called “Tempo Mute.”
You can also enable Tempo
Mute by holding down
Press the [
(Metronome)] button.
1.
2.
[
(Play/Stop)] and
The “Metronome” screen appears.
pressing either the Tempo
[Slow] or [Fast] button.
Press the [ ] button.
Tempo mute is enabled.
When tempo mute is in effect, the tempo display appears in reverse video.
fig.d-TempoMute-e_50
You can also cancel Tempo
Mute when the function is
enabled by holding down
When you play back the song, it will play at a constant tempo.
To cancel Tempo Mute, press the [
(Metronome)] button again to display the
[
(Play/Stop)] and
“Metronome” screen, then press the [ ] button.
pressing either the Tempo
[Slow] or [Fast] button.
Tempo Mute will also be cancelled when you select a different song.
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Using the Metronome
The HPi-6 contains a versatile metronome function.
While a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the corresponding tempo and time signature (Beat).
fig.panel-Metronome-e
Press the [
(Metronome)] button.
1.
You can set Tempo Mute by
pressing the [ ] button when
The button’s indicator will blink according to the time signature (Beat), and the
metronome will sound.
the “Metronome” screen is
displayed (p. 56).
To stop the metronome, press the [
(Metronome)] button, getting its indicator to
go dark.
fig.Metronome-e
Sound
Specifies the metronome sound.
Pattern
Specifies the timing interval of the
metronome’s weak beats.
Beat LED
Sets the [
(Metronome)] button’s
indicator on or off.
Beat
Sets the beat.
Volume
Sets the metronome volume.
Press the
to make.
cursor left or right button to select the setting you want
2.
Item
Setting
Choosing
sets the volume to the lowest level, and choosing
to silence the metronome sound.
Volume
sets it to the highest level.
Choosing
2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
* It is not possible to change the “Beat” setting while a song is
playing.
Beat
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Item
Setting
Click,
Electronic,
Voice (Japanese) (“1,” “2,” “3” in Japanese),
Voice (English) (“1,” “2,” “3” in English),
Sound
Animal,
Wood Block,
Triangle & Castanets,
Hand Claps
,
(dotted half note),
(dotted quarter note),
(dotted eighth note),
(sixteenth note),
(half note),
(quarter note),
(eighth note),
Pattern
Double (note added to back beat of the first beat),
Triple (added notes sound the first beat as a triplet),
Shuffle (notes added to create a shuffle)
On (The [
the beat.), Off (Dark)
(Metronome)] button’s indicator flashes in time with
Beat LED
Press the
cursor up or down button to change the value.
3.
Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing
“Count-in” means to sound a count before song playback begins.
“Countdown” means to sound a count after the end of the song introduction (before you begin playing the keyboard).
If you will be playing along with a song, sounding a count will make it easier to match the timing of your
performance to the song.
fig.panel-CountMark-e
Press the [Count/Marker] button.
1.
The “Count” screen appears. The “Count” screen has two pages.
fig.d-Count-e_50
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Press the
make.
cursor left or right button to select the setting you want to
2.
Item
Setting
Count In (add a count before the
performance), Countdown (add a
Specifies what type of count will
be added.
Count Mode
count only before you begin playing),
Count In/down (add both a count-in
and a countdown)
Countdown
Sound
Specifies the count-down
sound.
Voice (Japanese), Voice (English)
Left & Right Track (Right-hand and
left-hand parts of a piano song), Left
Track(Left-hand part of a piano song),
Right Track (Right-hand part of a
piano song), Part 1–16
Specifies the track or part that
will determine the beginning of
the performance when adding a
countdown.
Countdown
Track
Count In
Sound
Voice (Japanese), Voice (English),
Wood Block, Triangle & Castanets,
Hand Clap, Animal
Specifies the count-in sound.
Count In
Measure
Specifies the length (number of
measures) of the count-in.
1, 2
When <Repeat> is turned on in
the “Marker” screen (p. 60), this
specifies whether the count-in
will sound each time the range
between the markers is
Count In
Repeat
First time, Each time
repeated, or only the first time.
Press the
cursor up or down button to change the value.
3.
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Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated Practice
You can add markers within a song so that you can move to a marked measure, or play back repeatedly
between two markers.
fig.panel-Repeat-e
Before you begin, select the song in which you want to assign markers (p. 38, p. 41).
Accessing the Marker Screen
Press the [Count/Marker] button to display the “Count” screen.
1.
Press the [ ] button.
2.
The “Marker” screen appears.
fig.Marker-e
Marker A
Indicates the measure number at
which marker A was assigned.
Marker B
Indicates the measure number
at which marker B was
assigned.
Repeat
If this is “On,” playback will
repeat between markers.
Moving to the Location at which You Want to Assign a Marker
NOTE
Use the [
(Bwd)] [
(Fwd)] buttons to move to the measure at
It is not possible to assign
marker B at the same location
or earlier than marker A.
3.
which you want to assign a marker.
Assigning a Marker
Press the
cursor left or right button to add a marker.
Markers can also be assigned
in units of beats rather than
measures. Refer to “Assigning
a Marker in the Middle of a
Measure (Resolution)” (p. 61).
4.
Press the
to set Marker B.
cursor left button to set Marker A; press the
cursor right button
The screen will indicate the number of the measure at which the marker was
assigned.
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Moving an Assigned Marker
After adding markers to a song, you can then move to the location where Marker A
If you use Repeat Playback
without assigning marker A or
B
is set by holding down the
cursor left button and pressing either the
The entire selected song will be
played back repeatedly.
[
(Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button.
If you use Repeat Playback
when only marker A is
assigned
To adjust the location of marker B, hold down the
the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd) button.
cursor right button and press
The song will play back
repeatedly from marker A to the
end of the song.
Moving to the Location of an Assigned Marker
If you use Repeat Playback
when only marker B is
assigned
The song will play back
repeated from the beginning of
the song to marker B.
After assigning a marker in the song, press either
move (jump) to the location of the marker.
cursor left or right button to
cursor down button to turn
Playing Repeatedly between Markers
After assigning both markers A and B, press the
<Repeat> to “On.”
When you press the [
markers.
(Play/Stop)] button, playback will repeat between the
If <Repeat> in the “Marker”
screen is turned “On,” you can
press the [
(Notation)]
Deleting a Marker You’ve Assigned
button to display the Notation
screen and play back
Hold down the [ ] button, and press the
cursor left button to delete marker
repeatedly. Anything you
want to do that involves
markers, including moving to
a particular marker, is
A, or press the
cursor right button to delete marker B.
■ Assigning a Marker in the Middle of a Measure
(Resolution)
accomplished within the
“Marker” screen.
A marker can be assigned in the middle (at the beginning of a beat) of a measure.
Press the [Count/Marker] button to display the “Count” screen, then press
1.
the [ ] button.
Press the [ ] button once more to access the “Resolution” screen.
2.
fig.d-MarkerReso-e_50
Press the
cursor up or down button to change the setting.
3.
Item
Setting
Markers will be assigned to the beginning of a
measure.
Measure
Resolution
Markers will be assigned to the beginning of a beat.
Beat
→ If you want to assign a marker to the beginning of a
beat, assign the marker while playing back the song.
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Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback
(Transpose)
By using the “Transpose” function, you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you
play. For example, if a song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can use this
function to play it in an easier key.
You can also use this function to play back a song in a different key.
When accompanying a vocalist, you can easily transpose the key to a range that is comfortable for the singer,
while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same fingering positions).
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
You can open the “Transpose”
screen by pressing the [Reverb]
and [Key Touch] buttons
simultaneously.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [
cursor button to select <Transpose>, then press the [
]
2.
Press the
button.
]
3.
The “Transpose” screen appears.
fig.d-Transpose-e_50
The Transpose icon
appears in the Notation screen
while the Transpose function is
on.
Item
Setting
-6–0–5
Keyboard
Song
Transpose the keys played by the keyboard.
Transpose the song playback.
-24–0–24
Press the [ ] button to switch the link on or off.
4.
When set to Link <On>, the values for the keyboard and the song data are the same.
When set to Link <Off>, the values for the keyboard and the song data can be set
separately. To cancel the transposition, set Transpose to “0.”
The transposition setting returns to “0,” when you choose another song.
For example, if you want the E pitch to sound when you press the C key, set
the “Keyboard” transpose setting to “4.”
fig.trans-e
If you play C E G
It will sound E G#
B
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Recording Your Performance
The HPi-6 lets you record your own performances.
additional parts.
The following types of recording can be done using the HPi-6.
Record along with an internal song or
song saved on external memory
67)
Recording just your own keyboard
performance
Re-recording
→ “Re-recording” (p. 69)
→ “Multitrack Recording on Five
Recording to the Track Buttons
Tracks” (p. 71)
→ “Recording and Playing Back
Performances of Specific
Multitrack recording on 16 tracks
Instruments (16 Track)” (p. 84)
Memo
Songs you record are discarded if you select another song, or turn off the
power of the HPi-6. Save important performances to the “Favorites” or to
external memory (optional), floppy disks (optional). Refer to “Saving Songs”
(p. 74).
If a screen like the following is displayed
If you record a new song after already having
recorded, edited (p. 90), or changed the
settings (p. 85) for a song, the following
message appears.
If you want to erase the song, use the
the [ ] button. If you do not want to delete
the song, use the
cursor button to select
<Cancel> and press the [ ] button, then save
the song to external memory or to the
“Favorites.”
→ “Saving Songs” (p. 74)
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Recording a New Song
Here’s how to record your own keyboard performance without using an internal song.
fig.panel-RecNew-e
Making the Recording Settings (Choosing “New Song”)
Press the [
(Song)] button.
1.
fig.Rec-NewSong-e
New Song
New song to record
Press the
2.
3.
song, then press the
Song>.
cursor up button once more to select <New
When pressing the [ (Rec)]
button to display “Exit/New
Song/Add On,” press the
If there is a song that has already been recorded, or if you edit the song or change the
cursor button to select
settings, then when you press the cursor up or down button, the message “OK
to delete Song?” appears (p. 63). When you delete the song, the “New Song” is
displayed.
<New Song> and then press
the [
] button. This bypasses
Steps 1 and 2.
fig.d-Rec-NewSong-e_50
The notation will appear when you press the [
(Notation)] button.
Press the [ (Rec)] button.
The indicators of all Track buttons will blink, and the HPi-6 enters recording-
standby mode.
To cancel recording, press the [ (Rec)] button once more and watch the indicator
goes out.
NOTE
Be aware that if you select
<New Song>, the currently
selected song will disappear.
Starting the Recording
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
4.
The count is played, and then recording begins.
Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard,
even if you do not press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
In this case, no count will be heard.
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Recording Your Performance
Once recording begins, the [
indicators will light.
(Play/Stop)] button and the [ (Rec)] button
Go ahead and perform on the keyboard.
Stopping the Recording
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
5.
Recording will stop, and the [
indicators will go out.
(Play/Stop)] button and the [ (Rec)] button
NOTE
are deleted when you turn off
the power to the HPi-6. If you
do not want a recorded
performance to be deleted,
save the performance to
external memory or to the
“Favorites.” Refer to“Saving
Songs” (p. 74).
Playing Back the Recorded Performance
Press the [
(Reset)] button, and then press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
6.
To stop the playback, press the [
• You can change the tone used in recording.
• You can change the tempo and set the beat for the song.
→ “Adjusting the Tempo” (p. 56)
→ Changing the beat for the song (p. 57)
• You can use the HPi-6’s metronome function.
In this case, the metronome sound is not recorded.
→ “Using the Metronome” (p. 57)
Track Button Assignments for the Recorded Performance
When you record only a keyboard performance, the performance will be
assigned to the track buttons as follows.
Normal performance
The performance is recorded to the [1/User]
(playing a single sound
button.
from the entire keyboard)
button.
Dual performance → p. 51
The left-hand performance is recorded to the
performance to the [4/Right] button.
The left-hand performance is recorded to the
Dual performance and
Split performance → p. 53
performance to the [4/Right] button.
The performance on the left side is recorded
Twin Piano performance
→ p. 32
to the [3/Left] button, and the performance
on the right side is recorded to the [4/Right]
button.
Drum set or sound effect
performance → p. 46
The performance is recorded to the [R/
Rhythm] button.
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You can save the performances you have recorded to the “Favorites.”
If you turn off the power to the HPi-6 after recording a song without saving the recording first, the recorded
song is deleted. Songs saved to the “Favorites” are not deleted even when the power is turned off, so be sure
that any song that you don’t want to lose is saved to the “Favorites.”
Record the performance (p. 64, p. 67, p. 71).
1.
Press the [
(Song)] button to open the “song selection” screen.
(Song)] button and press the [ ] button.
2.
3.
NOTE
Hold down the [
When you have selected a
song registered to the
The following screen appears.
fig.d-RegistFavorites-e_50
“Favorites” genre, holding
down the [
button and pressing the
] button displays the
(Song)]
[
“song deletion” screen.
If you do not want to delete
the song, use the
cursor
button to select <Cancel>
and then press the [
button.
]
Press the
button.
cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [
]
4.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
You can change the name of the recorded song in this screen.
fig.RenameSong2-1-e
Character to be changed
The selected character is shown with a
black background.
Characters that can be input:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}~
Space !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@
You can save recorded songs
to external memory; you can
also save songs after changing
the save format (p. 74). In
addition, you can copy songs
saved in the “Favorites” to
external memory (p. 78).
If you do not want to change the song name, go to Step 6.
Press the
cursor left or right button to select the character you want
5.
6.
to change, then press the
character.
cursor up or down button to change the
After changing the name, press the [ ] button.
The song, with the name changed, is saved to the “Favorites.”
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Recording Along with a Song
Try recording along with internal songs and songs on external memory.
fig.panel-Rec5trk-e
NOTE
The song tempo is stored
within the song you selected.
You can change the song
tempo (p. 56).
Settings for Performances
Press the [
(Song)] button to select the song you want to play.
1.
2.
→ “Listening to the Internal Songs” (p. 38)
→ “Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on External Memory” (p. 41)
NOTE
Press the [
(Notation)] button to display the notation screen.
While the measure number is
highlighted, the notation
screen is being generated.
When the highlighted number
returns to normal, please try
the operation again.
You can change the tone used in performances and change the tempo at which songs
are played back. You can also play the metronome sound while recording.
Settings for Recording
Press the [ (Rec)] button.
3.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.Rec-OverRec1-e
The selected setting turns
orange.
Performing with a Variety of
Tones → p. 45
Using the Metronome → p. 57
Press the
cursor left or right button to select <Add On>, then press
4.
the [ ] button.
With this setting, you can record while listening to the selected song.
fig.d-Rec-OverRec2-e_50
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Recording Your Performance
Selecting the Track to Record
Press the track button for the track that you want to record (i.e., the track
5.
Only drum sets or SFX set are
recorded to the [R/Rhythm]
button.
that you want to play yourself).
The indicator of the button you pressed will blink, and the HPi-6 enters recording-
standby mode.
Since in this example we will record the right-hand part performance, press the [4/
Right] button to make the button’s indicator blink.
To cancel recording, press the [ (Rec)] button once more and watch the indicator
goes out.
Starting the Recording
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
6.
The count is played, and then recording begins.
When recording starts, the [
light.
(Play/Stop)] and [ (Rec)] buttons’ indicators
Stopping the Recording
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
7.
Recording stops, and the indicators for the [
buttons go out.
(Play/Stop)] and [ (Rec)]
Listening to the Recorded Performance
Press the [
(Reset)] button, then press the [
(Play/Stop)] button.
8.
The recorded performance is played back.
When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, recording stops.
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Re-recording
When you want to re-record, specify the track button whose performance you want to re-record, then record again.
When you select a previously recorded track button and re-record, the performance from the location at which
you begin recording up to the location at which you stop recording will be replaced by the newly re-recorded
performance.
fig.panel-Rec-ReRec-e
Use the [
(Bwd)] or [
(Fwd)] button to move to the measure that
1.
2.
When you want to record over
again after deleting all of the
previous recording, refer to
70).
you want to re-record.
Press the [ (Rec)] button.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.Rec-OverRec1-e
When deleting the
The selected setting turns
orange.
performance for a specific
track button, refer to “Erasing
the Performance on Specific
Tracks” (p. 70).
Press the
cursor left or right button to select <Add On>, then press
3.
NOTE
the [ ] button
The song tempo is stored
This sets the HPi-6 so you can record while listening to the song already recorded.
fig.d-Rec-OverRec2-e_50
within the song you selected.
Press the track button for the track that you want to re-record.
4.
5.
The indicators of the button you pressed and of the [
blink, and the HPi-6 enters recording-standby mode.
(Play/Stop)] button will
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button to start recording.
The count is played, and then recording begins.
When recording begins, the [
indicators will light.
(Play/Stop)] button and [
(Rec)] button
Go ahead and perform on the keyboard.
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Recording Your Performance
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button to stop recording.
6.
The [
(Play/Stop)] button and the [
(Rec)] button indicators will go out.
Erasing a Recorded Song
A recorded song can be erased in the following two ways:
Method 1: After recording a song, press the [
(Song)] button and select
another song in the “song selection” screen.
Method 2: Hold down the [
(Song)] button and press the [ (Rec)] button.
When either of these operations are performed, a display like the following will
appear.
fig.d-DelSongOK-e_50
If you select <OK>, the song will be deleted. If you do not want to erase the song,
save it on external memory or “Favorites” (p. 66, p. 74).
■ Erasing the Performance on Specific Tracks
You can select and erase performances on specific tracks.
Hold down the Track button for the track containing the performance
1.
The Track button’s indicator goes out, and the recorded performance is erased.
Recording Songs Starting with Pickups
You can record songs that start with pickup beats (songs that start on a beat other than the measure’s first beat).
Carry out Steps 1–3 on p. 64 to prepare for recording.
1.
If the [
(Rec)] button’s indicator is not lit, press the [
(Rec)] button so the
indicator is lit.
The HPi-6 is put in recording standby.
Press the [
(Bwd)] button one time.
2.
The measure number in the upper right of the notation screen changes to “PU,” and
the HPi-6 is set to record a song starting with a pickup.
fig.d-PU-e_50
Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button, then record the performance.
The count is played, and then recording begins.
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Recording Your Performance
Multitrack Recording on Five Tracks
Multitrack recording is a method by which you can record additional tracks while listening to the previously
recorded tracks.
The HPi-6 provides five tracks, so you can record different sounds on each track to create an ensemble song.
→ You can also record on 16 tracks (p. 84).
fig.panel-Rec5trk-e
Recording the First Track
The song tempo will be
remembered as the tempo at
which you recorded the first
track.
64).
1.
Recording the Second and Subsequent Tracks
NOTE
Select and record additional tracks one at a time as described in “Re-
2.
Only drum set or SFX set
sounds can be recorded in the
[R/Rhythm] button.
recording” (p. 69).
For the second and subsequent recordings, you can listen to the previously recorded
performances while you record.
Record additional tracks as desired to complete the song.
3.
The Five Track Buttons and 16 Parts
Many songs in commercially available SMF music files consist of 16 parts. The
16 parts are divided among the five track buttons.
The track buttons and the 16 parts correspond as follows.
Track button
[R/Rhythm]
[1/User]
Part
10 (D), 11 (S)
1
[2/Accomp]
[3/Left]
2, 5–9, 12–16
3
4
[4/Right]
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Saving the Performance
Using External Memory
If you install external memory or a floppy disk drive (optional; sold separately), you’ll be able to save songs
you’ve recorded and listen to commercially available music files.
■ Connecting an External Memory
If connecting an optional
Connect the external memory to the External Memory connector.
floppy disk drive, substitute
“floppy disk” wherever the
term “external memory”
appears here.
1.
fig.ConnectUSB1-e
External Memory
Connector
NOTE
Use external memory and
floppy disk drive available
from Roland. Proper
functioning cannot be
guaranteed if other external
memory products are used.
If connecting an optional
floppy disk drive, refer to
“Attaching the Floppy Disk
Drive” (p. 113).
■ Rotating the External Memory Connector Holder
The External Memory connector holder rotates 90 degrees left and right.
Rotating the External Memory connector holder allows you to avoid damaging the
connected external memory if something happens to bump against it.
NOTE
Grasp the External Memory connector holder and turn it 90 degrees to
1.
Be sure to grasp the External
Memory connector holder
itself when rotating it. Never
rotate the External Memory
connector holder by holding
the connected external
memory.
the left or right.
fig.ConnectUSB2-2-e
External Memory
Connector Holder
NOTE
Take care not to allow your
fingers to become pinched
when rotating the External
Memory connector holder.
90 degrees
to the left
90 degrees
to the right
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Formatting Media (Format)
The process of preparing external memory or floppy disks so that they can be used with the HPi-6 is called
“initialization” (formatting).
In certain cases, particularly with floppy disks, the media is formatted for a specific type of device. If the
media format does not match the HPi-6’s, you will not be able to use that media with the HPi-6.
Connect the external memory to the External Memory connector.
1.
2.
3.
If connecting an optional
floppy disk drive, substitute
“floppy disk” wherever the
term “external memory”
appears here.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [
]
NOTE
When an external memory is
initialized, all of the data
saved on the external
Press the
cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button.
4.
5.
The “File” screen appears.
memory is erased. If you’re
formatting a used external
memory for reuse, be sure to
check first to make sure the
external memory doesn’t
contain any data you don’t
want to lose.
Press the
button.
cursor right button to select <Format>, then press the [
]
fig.d-format-e_50
NOTE
You cannot select <Format>
without any external memory
connected to the External
Memory connector.
When initializing floppy disks,
check to make sure that the
disk’s write protect tab is slid
to the “write” position.
Press the
button.
cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [
]
6.
fig.d-FormatMsg-e_50
NOTE
media until the initialization
is completed.
NOTE
If “Error” appears on screen,
take a look at “Error Message”
(p. 104).
Initialization of the external memory begins.
When initialization is completed, you’re returned to the “File” screen.
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Saving the Performance
Saving Songs
A recorded performance is discarded when you switch off the power or choose another song. You can store
recorded song data to optional external memory and to the “Favorites.” Be sure to save important songs to
external memory or “Favorites.”
If connecting an optional
What are “Favorites?”
floppy disk drive, substitute
“floppy disk” wherever the
term “external memory”
appears here.
You can register songs you are currently practicing or particularly like to
“Favorites,” allowing you to select these songs easily.
You can register songs recorded with the HPi-6 and songs saved to external
memory to the “Favorites.” When you register a song on an external memory
to “Favorites,” you can then play back the song without connecting the
external memory to the external memory connector.
When using a new storage
media, first initialize (format)
the external memory on the
HPi-6. Take a look at
If a recorded performance is saved to “Favorites,” the performance won’t be
erased when the power is turned off.
“Formatting Media (Format)”
(p. 73).
Preparations for Saving a Song
When saving to external memory, connect the external memory to the external
memory connector.
NOTE
Some commercially available
music files cannot be saved
because they are copy
protected.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
2.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [
]
When saving to floppy disks,
first check to make sure that
the floppy disk’s protect tab is
set to the “Write” position.
Press the
cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button.
cursor left button to select <Save>, then press the [
3.
4.
Press the
button.
]
fig.d-File1-e_50
If not handled with care, a
floppy disk and an external
memory can be damaged, or
the data on it become
corrupted, making playback
impossible. We recommend
saving your songs on two
different media.
When you want to clear all of
the content saved to the
“Favorites” and restore the
settings to the original factory
condition on the HPi-6, refer to
“Formatting the User Memory
(Initialize User Memory)” (p.
87).
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Saving the Performance
Selecting the Save Format
Press the
cursor left or right button to select <Save Format>, then
5.
press the
cursor up or down button to change the setting.
fig.d-Save-Format1-e_50
NOTE
Setting
SMF
Explanation
Depending on the playback
instrument, some notes may
drop out or sound different.
The song will be saved in SMF (Standard MIDI File) format.
You can listen to songs saved in SMF format not only with
Roland’s digital pianos, MT Series devices, and other such
devices, but also on a wide variety of other equipment capable of
playing back SMF music files.
NOTE
When data is saved with
<SMF> selected as the saved
format, Tone 2 in dual
The song will be saved in i-format.
You can listen to songs saved in i-format with Roland’s digital
pianos and MT Series devices.
i-Format
performances is assigned to
the “2/Accomp” track button.
Determining the Save Destination
Press the
cursor left or right button to select <Destination>, then
6.
press the
cursor up or down button to change the setting.
fig.d-SaveDest-e_50
NOTE
Setting
Explanation
You cannot select <External
Memory> as the save
destination without any
external memory connected to
the External Memory
connector.
The recorded song is saved to the external memory (USB
memory, floppy disk, etc.).
External Memory
Favorites
The recorded song is saved to the “Favorites.”
Press the [ ] button.
7.
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Saving the Performance
Determining the Name of the Song to be Saved
Press the
cursor left or right button to select the character you want to
8.
change, then press the
cursor up or down button to change the character.
fig.RenameSong3-e
Song Name
Displays the name of the song to save.
Characters that can be input:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}~
Space !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@
Character to be changed
The selected character is shown with
a black background.
Selecting the Save Number
Press the
Destination>.
fig.RenameSong4-e
cursor right button one or more times to select <Save
9.
Save Destination
Displays the save-destination song
number.
If you select a song number that
displays a song name, and save a new
song, the previous song will be erased.
The selected setting turns orange.
NOTE
Never turn off the power
while the saving operation is
in progress. Doing so will
damage the HPi-6’s internal
memory or external memory,
making it unusable.
Press the
number.
cursor up or down button to select the save-destination
10.
If a song name is displayed with a number, a song is already saved to that number.
If you select a number with a previously saved song and then proceed to save a new
song, the previously saved song will be erased. If you do not want to lose a saved
song, select a number with no song name indicated in the save-destination column.
It’s a good idea to get into the
habit of moving the write-
protect tab (p. 10) on the
Saving the Song
floppy disk to the “Protect”
position when you’ve finished
saving your data. Keeping the
tab at “Protect” prevents
operations that could erase
your songs by mistake.
Press the [ ] button.
11.
Saving begins. The time required for saving ranges from several seconds to half a
minute or more. Don’t take the external memory out of the external memory
connector until the saving process is finished.
Press [ ] button several times; the “File” screen returns to the display.
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Saving the Performance
Deleting Saved Songs
This deletes songs that have been saved on external memory, or to “Favorites.”
To delete a song on an external memory, first connect the external memory to the external memory connector.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
1.
2.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [
]
Press the
cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button.
cursor left or right button to select <Delete>, then press
3.
4.
NOTE
Press the
You cannot select <Delete>
when there are no songs to be
deleted in the “Favorites” or in
the external memory.
the [ ] button.
Press the
cursor up or down button to select the location in which
5.
the song you want to delete is saved.
fig.FileDelete1-e
NOTE
Distination
You cannot select <External
Memory> as the delete
destination without any
external memory connected to
the External Memory
connector.
The location where the song you
want to delete is stored is
displayed.
Press the [ ] button.
6.
7.
Press the
cursor up or down button to select the song to be deleted.
fig.FileDelete2-e
Song Name
Displays the name of the song
that will be deleted.
NOTE
Never turn off the power
while the operation is in
progress. Doing so will
damage the HPi-6’s internal
memory or external memory,
making it unusable.
Press the [ ] button.
8.
The selected song is deleted.
Press [ ] button several times; the “File” screen returns to the display.
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Saving the Performance
Copying Songs on External Memory to Favorites
You can take songs saved on external memory and copy them to “Favorites.”
You can also copy songs in “Favorites” to external memory.
Connect the external memory with the song to be copied to the External
1.
Memory connector.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
2.
Press the
button.
cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [
]
3.
Press the
cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button.
cursor left or right button to select <Copy>, then press the
4.
5.
NOTE
Press the
You cannot select <Copy>
without any external memory
connected to the External
Memory connector.
[
] button.
Press the
cursor up or down button to select the copy type (copy
6.
source and destination).
If copying songs from external memory to the “Favorites,” select <External Memory
to Favorites>.
fig.d-FileCopy3-e_50
Press the [ ] button.
7.
Selecting the Song You Want to Copy
Press the
copy.
cursor up or down button to select the song you want to
8.
When “All” is selected, all of the songs on the external memory are copied to
“Favorites.”
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fig.FileCopy1-e
Copy Source
Copy Destination
Displays the copy-destination song
number.
If you select a song number that
displays a song name, and copy a
new song, the previous song will be
erased.
Selecting the Copy Destination
NOTE
Press the
cursor left or right button to select “Copy Destination.”
cursor up or down button to select the copy-destination
9.
When copying songs in
external memory, songs within
folders are not copied when
<All> is selected. If a song you
want to copy is in a folder, first
move the song outside of the
folder to copy it.
Press the
number.
10.
If a number is displayed with a song name, a song is already saved to that number.
If you select a number with previously saved song data and proceed to copy to that
location, the previously saved song will be erased. If you don’t want to erase a
previously saved song, choose a number with no song name appears in the
destination column.
NOTE
Press the [ ] button.
11.
Never turn off the power
while the operation is in
progress. Doing so will
damage the HPi-6’s internal
memory or external memory,
making it unusable.
The song is copied.
■ Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to External
Memory
Songs that have been saved to “Favorites” can be copied onto external memory.
In this case, select <Favorites to External Memory> in Step 6 on p. 78.
fig.d-FileCopy1-e_50
NOTE
Some song data cannot be
copy because they are copy
protected.
The rest of the procedure is identical to that used for copying songs from external
memory to “Favorites.”
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Convenient Functions
Tone and Performance Settings
Functions that Can be Selected
Using the [Menu/Lesson]
Button
Adjusting the Piano Sounds
(Piano Setting)
The HPi-6 is capable of reproducing a variety of the acoustic piano’s
distinctive characteristics. You can also adjust these to suit your own
taste and style.
Here’s how you can easily make changes such as tuning the HPi-6 or
changing the function of the pedals.
■ Making the Settings
Refer to “Making the Settings” (previous section) for the procedure.
1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
fig.d-Menu-e_45
NOTE
This setting is valid when some piano sounds are selected.
■ Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid)
This simulates the actual changes in sound that occur when the lid of
a grand piano is set at different heights.
Setting
1–6
Explanation
As the value decreases, the lid seems to close
more, producing a softer sound. Increasing
the value opens the lid more, producing a
brighter sound.
2. Press the
cursor button to select the <Functions>,
] button.
then press the [
3. Press the
cursor button to select the setting you
■ Adjusting Resonance when the
Damper Pedal is Depressed
(Damper Resonance)
want to make.
Pressing the
cursor left or right button switches the
selected setting horizontally; pressing the
cursor up or
You can adjust this resonance (Damper Resonance) when the
down button switches the selected setting vertically.
fig.Menu1-e
damper pedal is depressed.
On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will allow the
remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the sounds that you
played from the keyboard, adding a rich resonance. The resonance is
called “Damper Resonance.”
Press the cursor up or
down button
Setting
Explanation
Increasing the value will increase the amount
of effect. When set to Off, no Damper
Resonance is applied.
Off, 1–10
The selected setting is
switched vertically.
Press the cursor left or
right button
■ Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are
Expressed According to the Force Used
to Play the Keys (Hammer Response)
The selected setting is switched horizontally.
If there are any pages before or after the current page,
pressing the cursor button one or more times will
switch the display to such pages.
You can adjust the timing with which sounds are produced
according to the force used to play the keys.
When a key is pressed on an acoustic piano, it causes a hammer to
move and strike the strings, producing sound. The hammers move
more slowly when the keys are played gently, meaning that sounds
are produced just slightly later than when you play the keyboard
with greater force.
4. Press the [ ] button.
The screen for the selected function appears.
5. Press the
cursor up or down button to change the
If the Hammer Response function is turned on, the time between the
moment you press a key until the sound is heard will change
depending on the strength with which you play. As you play more
softly, this time will become longer.
setting.
6. When you have finished making the settings, press the
[
] button one or more times to return to the Notation
screen.
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6. Press the
cursor up or down button to change the
Setting
Explanation
setting.
The higher the value, the more slowly the
hammers move when the keys are played gently.
When set to Off, sounds are played immediately
when the keys are pressed, regardless of the force
used to play them.
Setting
Explanation
Off, 1–10
The amount of chorus effect applied increases as
the value is raised. When set to Off, no chorus
effect is applied.
Off, 1–10
→ As long as the power to the HPi-6 is turned on, you can store the
chorus settings to each tone individually. In addition, you can use the
the power is turned off.
■ Adjusting the Resonant Sounds
when the Keys are Pressed
(String Resonance)
When the keys are pressed on an acoustic piano, the strings for keys
that are already pressed also vibrate sympathetically. The function
used to reproduce this resonance is called “String Resonance.”
Setting the Reference Pitch
and Temperament (Tuning)
Setting
Explanation
Increasing the value will increase the amount of
effect. When set to Off, no String Resonance is
applied.
Off, 1–10
■ Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches
(Master Tuning)
Adjusting the Depth of the
Effects (Effect)
In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments,
you can tune the HPi-6’s standard pitch to the pitch of another
instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the
note that’s played when you finger the middle A key.
You can adjust the depth of the reverb (p. 48) and chorus (p. 48).
Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 80) for instructions.
Setting
Reverb
415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz–466.2 Hz
Setting
1–10
Explanation
Increasing the value will increase the amount of
reverb effect.
■ Setting the Tuning Curve
(Stretch Tuning)
Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and the
high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This method of
tuning is unique to the piano, and is known as “Stretched Tuning.”
This setting is valid when the [Reverb] button is turned on to apply
an effect to the sound.
Setting
On
Explanation
This tuning curve expands the low range and high
range. It is suitable for piano solos.
Holding down the [Reverb] button, press the
down button to adjust the depth of reverb effect.
cursor up or
This is the standard tuning curve. This is the right
choice when using Dual performance (p. 51), or
when playing in ensemble with other
instruments.
Chorus
Off
You can set the amount of chorus applied for each tone individually.
1. Select the tone for which you want to adjust the chorus.
2. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
3. Press the
cursor button to select <Functions>, then
] button.
press the [
4. Press the
cursor button to select <Effect>, then
] button.
press the [
5. Press the
cursor right button to select <Chorus>.
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■ Changing the Tuning (Temperament)
You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic
Changing the Pedal Functions
(Pedal)
temperaments (tuning methods).
Today, compositions are generally created with equal temperament
in mind and are played using equal temperament. However in past
ages of classical music, a variety of temperaments were used. By
playing in the temperament that was in use when a composition was
created, you can experience the sonorities of chords originally
intended for that song.
You can change the function of the left pedal and center pedal.
Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 80) for instructions.
Left Pedal, Center Pedal
Setting
Explanation
Setting
Equal
Explanation
When you hold down the pedal and play
the keyboard, the sound will have a softer
tone.
This temperament divides the octave into 12
equal parts. All intervals will be slightly out of
tune by the same amount.
Upper Soft
(only left pedal)
Upper Sostenuto
Only the notes that were played while the
pedal was held down will be sustained.
This temperament makes the 5th and 3rd
intervals pure. It is unsuitable for playing
melodies and modulation is not possible, but
it produces beautifully harmonious chords.
(only center pedal)
Just (Maj)
The tempo of the song, or metronome will
be set by the interval at which you press
the pedal. When the pedal to which this
function is assigned is pressed several
times at the desired rate, the tempo will be
set accordingly.
Just intonation differs between major and
minor keys. The same results as major can be
obtained in a minor key.
Tap Tempo
Just (min)
Arabic
This tuning is suitable for the music of Arabia.
When using Split performance (p. 52), the
same effect as the damper pedal will be
applied to the left-hand keyboard area.
This temperament is a modification of
Lower Damper
meantone temperament and just intonation,
allowing more freedom of modulation. It
allows you to play in all keys (third method).
Kirnberger
Pressing the pedal during playback of a
song stops the playback. When the pedal
is released, playback resumes from the
beginning of the measure that was
This temperament is based on the theories of
the Greek philosopher Pythagoras, and has
pure fourths and fifths. Chords containing a
third will sound impure, but melodies will
sound good.
Pythagorean
Replay
playing when the pedal was pressed.
When the pedal is pressed in rapid
succession, the playback will resume
backs up the same number of measures as
the number of times the pedal is pressed.
This temperament is a partial compromise of
just intonation in order to allow modulation.
Meantone
This temperament is a combination of
meantone and Pythagorean temperaments. It
allows you to play in all keys. (First method,
number three.)
Pressing the pedal turns the notation
appearing on the display to the preceding
page while the playback of a song is
stopped.
Werkmeister
Page Bwd
Pressing the pedal turns the notation
appearing on the display to the next page
while the playback of a song is stopped.
Page Fwd
Play/Stop
■ Setting the Tonic (Key)
When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need
to specify the tonic note for tuning the song to be performed (that is,
the note that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor
key).
Performs the same function as the
[
(Play/Stop)] button.
If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select a tonic
note.
Setting
C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B
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Screen Display Settings
Recommended Image Data
Size
320 x 240 pixels
Changing the Language
Displayed in the Screen
(Language)
Color
1/4/8 bit (2/16/256 colors)
BMP format
Format
Name
* Compressed formats not recommended.
* BMP files in OS2 format cannot be displayed.
You can change the language that is displayed in the screen.
1–8 characters in length (lowercase is ok).
A filename extension of “.bmp” must be added
after the name.
Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 80) for instructions.
Setting
Use of the following alphanumeric characters is
recommended for naming image files.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X
Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
English, Japanese, Germany, French, Spanish
NOTE
Germany, French, and Spanish are displayed for some functions.
Other screens will be displayed in English.
When You Want to Display Images
Residing in Folders
Selecting Images to be
Shown on the Displays
(User Image Display)
1. Bring up the “User Image Display” screen.
2. Press the
cursor up or down button to select the
You can have image data from computers and other devices shown
folder containing the desired image.
on the onboard display, when the HPi-6 is turned on.
3. Press the [ ] button.
→ Displaying images saved on floppy disks on the HPi-6’s screen
requires a floppy disk drive (optional; sold separately).
The name of the image file in the folder is displayed.
1. Prepare the desired image data with your computer.
4. Press the
cursor up or down button to select the
image you want to display from the list, then press the
[ ] button.
2. Save the images you want to display to external
memory (optional), a floppy disk (optional).
3. Connect the external memory containing the image to
To Leave a Folder
the HPi-6’s External Memory connector.
When using a floppy disk, insert the floppy disk in the floppy
disk drive connected to the External Memory connector.
1. Press the
cursor up or down button to select
(Up).
4. In Step 3 on p. 80, select <User Image Display> and
2. Press the [ ] button.
press the [
] button.
The “User Image Display” screen appears.
fig.d-UserDisplay2-e_45
■ To Delete a Saved Image
1. Press the
cursor up button one or more times to
select “User Image.”
The following message appears.
By selecting the image you want to display and pressing the
cursor left or right button, you can display the selected
image in the screen to confirm the image.
5. Press the
cursor up or down button to select the
2. Press the
cursor right button to select <OK>, then
] button.
image you want to display from the list, then press the
press the [
[
] button.
The saved images are deleted.
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Recording and Playback Setting
NOTE
Some commercially available SMF music files may contain data that
cannot be edited.
Recording and Playing Back
Performances of Specific
Instruments (16 Track)
Basic Procedure
First, have the song that you want to edit selected.
Multitrack recording is a method of recording whereby you listen to
what has previously been recorded while recording new parts on top
of that material.
1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
2. Press the
cursor button to select the <Functions>,
] button.
The HPi-6 lets you record 16 separate parts. By recording a different
tone to each part, you can create song data for performances that
feature up to 16 different tones layered together.
then press the [
3. Press the
cursor button to select the <16 Track>,
] button.
The function used for recording the 16 individual parts one at a time
then press the [
is called the “16-track sequencer.”
fig.16Track-e
A screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.d-16Track-e_45
16-Track Sequencer
You can record performances for up to 16 parts,
overlaying them part by part, to create a single song.
Part 1
Flute Part
Part 2
Bass Part
Part 3
Piano Part (left hand)
Part 4
Piano Part (right hand)
•
•
•
Part 16
The characters for parts with no recorded data are grayed out.
16-Track Sequencer and the Track Buttons
In addition to the “16-Track Sequencer” function, the “Track
Buttons” (p. 54) are another of the unit’s playing/recording
functions.
4. Press the
cursor up or down button to select the
part you want to edit.
5. Make the part settings (p. 85), mute settings (p. 85), and
tone settings (p. 85).
These “track buttons” group the 16-track sequencer’s 16 parts with
five buttons. Using the 16-track sequencer to work with
performances recorded with the track buttons allows you to record
even more sounds and edit with precision.
6. Record the performance (p. 85).
7. When you have finished the settings and recording,
The track buttons correspond to the 16-track sequencer’s parts as
shown below.
press the [ ] button.
A screen like following appears if the settings have been
changed.
Track button
[R/Rhythm]
[1/User]
16-track Sequencer’s Part
→ Step 8 is not required if you want to record without the changes to the
10 (Drum set), 11 (SFX set)
settings.
fig.d-16TrackOK-e_45
1
[2/Accomp]
[3/Left]
2, 5–9, 12–16
3
4
[4/Right]
Each of the 16-track sequencer’s parts is used for recording a single
tone, so you cannot use it to record tones that combine two tones
simultaneously, as in Dual (p. 51) and Split (p. 52) performances.
If you select <Cancel>, the “16-track Sequencer” screen closes
without any changes being made to the part settings.
You can also change the tones in each part, select specific parts for
playback (solo), and prevent specified parts from playing (mute).
Playback with only a single part muted is called “Minus One.”
8. Press the
cursor right button to select <OK>, then
] button
press the [
You can even set solo and muting during playback.
→ Part 11 of Roland SMF music file that is available for purchase is
included with the track button [2/Accomp], but the correspondence of
other parts to the track buttons is the same.
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Preventing a Part from Playing (Mute)
2. Press the
cursor left or right button to select the
item, then press the
change the setting.
cursor up or down button to
1. Press the
cursor up or down button to select the
cursor left or right button to select Solo
Explanation
part you want to mute.
Item
Explanation
2. Press the
or Mute.
Volume
Changes the volume level.
Changes the amount of reverb effect applied
to the sound.
Reverb
Chorus
Button Function
Only the sounds in the selected part is
played (Solo).
Changes the amount of chorus effect applied
to the sound.
Pressing the
Part other than those selected have an
“M” appearing with the numbers.
cursor right button
Shifts the direction from which the sound is
heard between left and right.
The sounds of the selected parts are not
played (they are muted).
Pan (Panpot)
Press the
cursor up button to shift the
Pressing the
The number of the muted part is
displayed as “M.”
sound to the right, or press the
down button to shift it to the left.
cursor
cursor left button
fig.16TrackMute-e
Muted Part
What’s Panpot?
Panpot is the control that determines the placement of the
sound in the stereo sound field between left and right speakers.
By altering the Panpot setting, you can change the perceived
location of the sound between the left and right speakers.
Recording
Press the
cursor right button or
cursor left button once
1. Press the
cursor up or down button to select the
more to cancel the solo or mute.
part you want to record.
2. Use the [
(Bwd)] or [
(Fwd)] button to move
Changing Tones
to the measure you want to record.
1. Press the Tone button to select the Tone group.
2. Press the
3. Set the recording tempo (p. 56) and metronome (p. 57).
cursor button to select the tone.
4. Press the [
(Rec)] button.
The HPi-6 goes into record standby.
Making Part Settings
This makes more detailed settings for the parts.
5. Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button to start
recording.
The count is played, and then recording begins.
1. Press the
cursor up or down button to select the
part you want to edit, then press the [ ] button.
6. Press the [
(Play/Stop)] button to stop recording.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
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Changing the Parts Assigned
to the Track Buttons During
SMF Playback (Track Assign)
Ordinarily, when playing back SMF music files for Roland Piano
Digital instruments (p. 114), the left-hand part is assigned to the
Track [3/Left] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to the
Track [4/Right] button. However, right-hand and left-hand part
assignments in certain SMF music files may differ.
Displaying the Lyrics (Lyrics)
Some commercially available music files for use in karaoke, as well
as some of the internal songs include lyrics data. You can have the
lyrics screen be displayed automatically when playing back these
kinds of song data.
Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 80) for instructions.
Setting
Off
Explanation
The lyrics screen is not displayed, even when
playing back song data containing lyrics data.
The notation and lyrics are displayed in the
Notation screen.
If these are set to “Auto,” and as a result you are unable to use the
track buttons to control the left- and right-hand parts properly,
change the setting to “2/1 Part” or “3/4 Part.”
Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 80) for instructions.
The lyrics screen is displayed automatically when
song data containing lyrics data is played back.
You can confirm lyrics in the lyrics screen when,
for example, the lyrics cannot be displayed in full
within the Notation screen.
Setting
Auto
Explanation
On
The part assigned to each track will be
determined automatically, depending on the
song file.
Part 1 will be assigned to the right-hand track,
part 2 to the left-hand track, and part 3 to the
user track.
2/1 Part
Part 4 will be assigned to the right-hand track,
part 3 to the left-hand track, and part 1 to the
user track.
3/4 Part
NOTE
After changing this setting, try selecting the song once again.
Changing the Tone Settings
(Play Mode)
With the normal setting, GS tones (sounds that are compatible with
other GS instruments) will normally be used to play back song data.
By changing this setting, you can play back song using HPi-6-
specific tones for certain portions of the data.
Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 80) for instructions.
Setting
GS
Explanation
Playback uses GS-compatible tones for
performances that sound like other GS instruments.
Playback uses HPi-6 tones for greater
expressiveness. However, differences may appear
when playing back using devices other than the
HPi-6.
HPi-6
NOTE
After changing this setting, try selecting the song once again.
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Other Settings
Formatting the User Memory
(Initialize User Memory)
The HPi-6 features an internal storage area where you can save
recorded performances and User image. This space is called the
“User Memory.”
The following content is stored to the user memory.
•
•
Songs registered to the “Favorites”
2. Press the
cursor right button to select <OK>, then
] button; the Memory Backup is executed.
Image files set with the “User Image Display”
press the [
To delete all of the content held in the user memory and restore the
original settings, carry out the following procedure.
NOTE
Never turn off the power while the display indicates “Writing...”
Doing so will damage the HPi-6’s internal memory, making it
unusable.
1. In step 3 on p. 80, select “Initialize User Memory” and
press the [
] button, and a message will be displayed.
fig.d-InitializeUserMem-e_45
Stored Contents
Master Tuning, Stretch Tuning, Temperament, Key
Lid, Damper Resonance, Hammer Response, String Resonance
Key Touch
Metronome Sound
Count In Sound, Countdown Sound, Count In Measure
Language, Track Assign, Reverb On/Off, Reverb Depth
Chorus Settings for Each Tone
2. Press the
cursor right button to select <OK>, then
] button; the initialization is executed.
→ The settings for the following parameters are saved even without
press the [
Memory Backup.
NOTE
“Executing....” Doing so will damage the HPi-6’s internal
memory, making it unusable.
Restoring the Original Default
Settings (Factory Reset)
NOTE
The memory backup settings can be restored to the original default
Carrying out this operation does not initialize any settings other than
the user memory settings. To restore settings other than those for the
user memory to the original default settings, carry out Factory Reset
(p. 87).
condition. This operation is referred to as “Factory Reset.”
1. In step 3 on p. 80, select “Factory Reset” and press the
[
] button, and a message will be displayed.
Remembering the Settings
Even when the Power is
Normally, the settings of the various variations will revert to their
default values when the power is turned off. However, you can
specify that the various settings will be remembered even when the
power is turned off.
This function is called “Memory Backup.”
2. Press the
cursor right button to select <OK>, then
] button; the Factory Reset is executed.
1. In step 3 on p. 80, select “Memory Backup” and press
press the [
the [
] button, and a message will be displayed.
Once the Factory Reset has been completed, switch the power
off, then on again.
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NOTE
Setting the Demo (Auto Demo)
Sets whether or not Auto mode is started when no action is taken for
Never turn off the power while the display indicates
“Executing....” Doing so will damage the HPi-6’s internal
memory, making it unusable.
a set length of time.
Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 80) for instructions.
Using the V-LINK Function
Connecting the HPi-6 to a V-LINK compatible image device allows
Item
Explanation
Setting
On, Off
Sets whether or not Auto mode is
started when no action is taken for a
set length of time.
you to control the images with the HPi-6.
Auto
Start
V-LINK (
) is functionality promoted by Roland
Selects the image to be displayed in
the screen when Auto mode starts.
Select <Demo> to display the demo
introducing the piano’s functions.
Select <User Image> to display the
image saved with “User Image
Display” (p. 83).
that allows linked performance of music and visual material. By
using V-LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects can
be easily liked to, and made part of the expressive elements of a
performance.
Demo,
Mode
BGM
User Image
Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 80) for instructions.
Selects whether or not BGM
(background music) is played when
Auto mode starts. When <On> is
selected, all of the songs are played
in random order.
NOTE
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices,
always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices
before making any connections.
On, Off
Setting
On
Explanation
Switches to Image Control mode. You can control
images using the twelve keys at the left end of the
keyboard.
If you select <Demo> for “Mode” with an image saved in “User
Image Display” (p. 83), the saved image appears at the beginning of
the demo.
Off
Cancels Image Control mode.
Disabling Functions Other
than Piano Performance
(Panel Lock)
The “Panel Lock” function locks the HPi-6 in a state where only
piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled.
This prevents the settings from being inadvertently modified even if
children press the buttons accidentally.
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1
A0 – G#1
NOTE
While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced when you press
any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard. In addition, an
icon indicating that V-LINK is on appears in the Notation screen.
In the Panel Lock state, only the grand piano sound can be played. In
addition, the indicators for all of the HPi-6’s buttons go out, and
nothing is displayed in the screen within the music rest.
Playing the Demos
You can play demo that give you an idea of the HPi-6’s various
1. Turn the volume to the minimum, and press the [Power
ON] switch to turn off the power.
functions.
2. Hold down the One Touch [Piano] button, and press
the [Power ON] switch to turn on the power.
1. Hold down the Track [R/Rhythm] button and press the
Hold down the One Touch [Piano] button until the opening
animation finishes playing.
[
(Fwd)] button.
The HPi-6’s functions appear in sequence in the display.
Press a button or a key on the keyboard to stop the demo.
3. Adjust the volume.
When you play the keyboard, the “Natural Grand” sound will
be heard.
You can set the HPi-6 so that the demo with all of the songs starts
playing automatically if the instrument is not played or adjusted for
several minutes.
To defeat the Panel Lock function, turn the volume down to the
minimum, and turn on the power once again.
→
“Setting the Demo (Auto Demo)” (p. 88)
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Item
Setting
Changing the Notation Screen
Settings
Pitches
Specify how note
names are
displayed when
the notation screen
is expanded.
Off
Not displayed.
The note name (C, D, E) will
be displayed.
C, D, E
You can change the parts shown in the notation screen, and how the
Do, Re, Mi
(Fixed)
The pitch names (fixed Do)
are displayed.
notation is displayed.
1. Press the [
(Notation)] button one or more times to
Do, Re, Mi
(Movable)
Thesyllablenames(movable
Do) are displayed.
display a screen like the following.
fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45
Item
Setting
Auto
Clef L, Clef R
The display will be switched
automatically.
Specify whether
thenotationwillbe
displayed as a G-
clef or F-clef.
G Clef
F Clef
Select a G-clef notation.
Select a F-clef notation.
Item
User
Setting
User Track,
Part 1–16
Select the part that will be displayed when you
You can set the HPi-6 so that while the Notation screen is being
displayed, a screen like that above continues to appear even if
select
for “Part” in the notation screen.
you press the [ ] button.
Item
Left
Setting
2. Press the [ ] button; the <Notation Menu> is
displayed.
fig.d-ScoreMenu1-e_45
Left Track,
Part 1–16
Select the part that will be displayed when you
select
for “Part” in the notation screen.
Item
Setting
Right
Right Track,
Part 1–16
Select the part that will be displayed when you
select
for “Part” in the notation screen.
Item
Setting
Key
The key will be set automatically
according to the song file.
Auto
Display the
notation in the
specified key.
# x 6–0–
b x 5
The notation will be displayed in
the specified key.
3. Press the
cursor button to select <Notation
Options>, then press the [ ] button.
Item
Setting
A screen like the one below appears.
fig.d-ScoreOption1-j_45
Resolution
16th Note,
32nd Note
Sets the minimum note value displayed in the
screen.
Item
Setting
Bouncing Ball
Sets whether or not the animation of the ball
bouncing in time with the tempo is to be
displayed when song data is played back.
On, Off
Item
Setting
The Notation Options screen has four pages. Switch among the
Color Notation
Sets whether or not the note currently being
played appears in color in the notation when song
data is played back.
pages in the screen by pressing the
button.
cursor left or right
On, Off
When set to <On>, notes in the right-hand part
appear in red, while the notes in the left-hand part
are displayed in green.
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Editing Functions
Editing Songs (Song Edit)
Function
Explanation
Page
Undoes editing operations that have
been performed.
There are many ways you can edit performances recorded using the
Undo
p. 90
HPi-6 Track button (p. 54) or 16-track sequencer (p. 84).
Copy
Copies measures.
p. 91
p. 91
p. 92
p. 92
p. 92
Basic Operation of the Editing Functions
Quantize
Delete
Corrects Timing Discrepancies.
Deletes measures.
1. Press the [
(Notation)] button one or more times to
Insert
Inserts a blank measure.
Transposes parts individually.
display a screen like the following.
fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45
Transpose
Erases data in measures, creating blank
measures.
Erase
p. 93
p. 93
p. 93
p. 94
Part
Exchanges the sounds in parts.
Exchange
Allows corrections to be made note by
note.
Note Edit
PC Edit
Allows editing of the Tones changes
that occur during a song.
You can set the HPi-6 so that while the Notation screen is being
displayed, a screen like that above continues to appear even if
→ “PC” stands for “Program Change,” which is a command that tells an
instrument to change the sound it’s using. With songs that rely on the
use of a variety of sounds, a “PC” needs to be located at every point
within the song where the Tone is to be changed.
you press the [ ] button.
2. Press the [ ] button; the <Notation Menu> is
displayed.
fig.d-ScoreMenu1-e_45
*
Some edits can’t be undone, not even by choosing “Undo.” We
recommend saving songs to external memory or to user memory before
editing. For more on how to save songs, refer to “Saving Songs” (p.
74).
→ You can press the [
(Play/Stop)] button in the “Song Edit”
screen to play back the edited song. However, you cannot play back the
song while editing in the various edit screens.
■ Undoing Edits (Undo)
You can cancel an editing operation that you’ve just carried out. This
is handy when you want to undo an edit and restore data to the way
it was before.
3. Press the
press the [
fig.d-ScoreOption1-j_45
cursor button to select <Song Edit>, then
] button.
*
There are some edits that can’t be restored.
Editing functions that can be undone appear on screen.
fig.d-edit-Undo-e_45
4. Press the
cursor button to select the function, then
edit it.
Selecting <Cancel> with the
cursor button and pressing the
<
> button returns the “Song Edit” screen to the display, and the
The “Song Edit” screen has four pages. Press the
cursor left
undo of the edit is cancelled. If you select <OK> and press the <
button, the editing operation indicated in the screen is undone.
>
or right button one or more times to switch the screens. For
more detailed information, refer to the corresponding page for
each function.
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■ Copying Measures (Copy)
You can copy a portion of a performance to a different bar in the
Item
To
Explanation
Copy-destination measure number
When <End> is selected, the data is copied to the end of
the song.
same Part or to a measure in another Part. This is handy when you’re
composing a song that repeats a similar phrase.
fig.e-copy-e
Times
Number of times the data is to be copied
Ex. To copy measures 5–7 to measure 8.
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
■ Correcting Timing Discrepancies
(Quantize)
You can correct for timing discrepancies in a recorded performance
by automatically aligning the music with the timing you specify.
This is called “Quantize.”
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 90) for
instructions.
fig.d-edit-Copy-e_45
As an example, let’s say that the timing of some quarter-notes in a
performance is a little off. In this case, you can quantize the
performance with quarter-note timing, thus making the timing
accurate.
fig.e-quantize-e
Example: Quarter-note resolution
Actual note data
1
2
3
4
Note data after quantization
Example: Sixteenth-note resolution
Actual note data
Item
From
Explanation
1
2
3
4
Measure number of the first measure of the
segment to be copied
Note data after quantization
Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 90) for instructions.
fig.d-edit-quantize-e_45
Number of measures to be copied
For
When <All> is selected, all of the measures are copied.
Copy-source Track button or part number
Choosing <All> copies all Parts. If you choose a Track
button, you can only copy to the selected Track button.
You cannot copy to the other Track buttons. When
<All> or a track button is selected, “---” appears in the
“Dst” field.
Src
Dst
Copy-destination part number
Data can be copied in the following three ways:
If there is a performance recorded at the
Item
From
Explanation
copy destination, this previous recording
Replace
Measure number of the first measure of the
segment to be quantized
is erased, and the copied data is written in
its place.
Number of measures to be quantized
When <All> is selected, all of the measures are
quantized.
If there is a performance recorded at the
copy destination, the copied data is
For
layered over the previous recording. If the
Mix
Mode
Tones used for the copy source and copy
Track button or part number to be quantized
Choosing <All> quantizes the same passage in all
Parts.
destination are different, the copy-
destination Tone is used.
Tr/Pt
If there is a performance recorded at the
copy destination, the copied portion is
Quantization timing
Select one of the following values
1/2 (half note), 1/4 (quarter note),
1/6 (quarter-note triplet), 1/8 (eighth note),
1/12 (eighth-note triplet), 1/16 (sixteenth note),
1/24 (sixteenth-note triplet),
Insert
inserted without erasing the previous
recording. The song is lengthened by the
number of inserted measures.
Resolution
1/32 (thirty-second note)
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fig.d-edit-Insert-e_45
■ Deleting Measures (Delete)
You can delete a part of a performance measure by measure. When a
portion of a performance is deleted, the rest of the performance is
shifted up to fill the gap. Erasing measures in a specified passage is
called “Delete.”
fig.e-delete-e
Ex. To delete measures (bars) 5–8
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Item
From
For
Explanation
2
3
4
5
6
Measure number of the first measure of the
segment to be inserted
Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 90) for
instructions.
fig.d-edit-Delete-e_45
Number of measures to be inserted
Track button or part number where data will be
inserted
Tr/Pt
inserted at the same place in all parts.
■ Transposing Individual Parts
(Transpose)
You can transpose specified parts and tracks individually.
Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 90) for
Item
From
Explanation
instructions.
fig.d-edit-transpose-e_45
Measure number of the first measure of the
segment to be deleted
Number of measures to be deleted
When <All> is selected, all of the measures are
deleted.
For
Track button or part number to be deleted
When <All> is selected, the same portion of all
parts is deleted.
Tr/Pt
■ Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)
You can add a blank measure at a location you specify. This addition
Item
From
Explanation
of a blank measure is called “Insert.”
fig.e-insert-e
Measure number of the first measure of the
segment to be transposed
Number of measures to be transposed
When <All> is selected, all of the measures are
transposed.
For
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
Track button or part number to be transposed
When <All> is selected, the same portion of all
parts is transposed.
Tr/Pt
8
9
10
The range of transposition
Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 90) for
instructions.
You can select the range to transpose the data,
from -24 (two octaves down) to +24 (two
octaves up), adjustable in semitones.
Bias
NOTE
You cannot transpose performances of the drum sets and sound
effect sets (such as the Rhythm Track).
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■ Making Measures Blank (Erase)
■ Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)
You can delete the performance data in a specified block of
You can exchange the notes recorded for a particular part with the
notes recorded for another part. This process of exchanging parts is
called “Part Exchange.”
measures, turning them into blank measures without reducing the
length of the song. This process is called “Erase.”
fig.e-erase-e
Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 90) for
Ex. To erase measures (bars) 5–8
instructions.
fig.d-edit-PartExchange-e_45
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
Blank measures
Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 90) for
instructions.
fig.d-edit-Erase-e_45
■
Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit)
You can make corrections in a recorded performance one note at a
time. This process of making changes in individual notes is called
“Note Edit.”
You can make these corrections by using note editing:
•
•
•
•
Deleting misplayed notes
Changing the pitch of a single note
Changing the force used in playing a single key (velocity)
Change the fingering numbers.
Item
From
Explanation
Measure number of the first measure of the
segment to be erased
Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 90) for
instructions.
fig.d-edit-NoteEdit-e_45
Number of measures to be erased
For
When <All> is selected, all of the measures are erased.
Track button or part number to be erased
When <All> is selected, the same portion of all parts is
erased.
Tr/Pt
Select from the following types of performance data to
erase:
All performance data, including
All
(Program Change), volume changes,
etc., are erased.
The note-location display uses “Measure: Beat: Tick” as the format.
A tick is a unit of time that’s shorter than a beat.
Tempo data is erased. Erasing the
Tempo
tempo data for all measures results in
a single, constant tempo.
Use the
edited. The Part number appears at the top of the screen.
Use the [ (Bwd)] button and the [ (Fwd)] button or use
cursor button to select the part with the note to be
Event
Prog.
Erases the data for switching Tones
(p. 99).
Change
cursor up or down button to find the note to be corrected.
Once the note you want to edit is displayed in the center of the
Note
Erases only notes.
Except
Notes
Erases all of the performance data
except for the notes.
screen, press the [
] button to display the settings screen.
In the settings screen, press the
cursor left or right button to
Erases Expression (volume change)
information.
select the “Note (pitch),” “Velocity (note strength),” and “Finger
(fingering number)” settings for the note.
Expression
Lyrics
Only the lyrics are removed.
Use the
cursor button to correct the note, velocity, or fingering
] button.
number. If you want to delete the note, press the [
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Convenient Functions
■ Modifying the Tone Changes in a
Saving the Notation Data in
BMP Format
them to external memory (sold separately). You can also use saved
image data to your computer.
Song (PC Edit)
In some songs, the instrument sound changes during the course of
songs, an instruction to switch the Tone is inserted at the place
where you want the sound to change. This instruction is called a
“Program Change” (PC), and actions such as deleting program
changes, or changing the selected Tone by them are called “PC Edit.”
*
*
You cannot save copyrighted song data.
are output without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited
by law.
*
It is not possible to insert a program change into a measure or beat
that does not contain a program change.
Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 90) for
*
BMP files, refer to “Changing the Notation Screen Settings” (p. 89).
instructions.
fig.d-edit-PCEdit-e_45
1. Connect the external memory to the External Memory
connector.
2. Select the song you want to save (p. 38, p. 41).
When making notation data from a song you have performed,
first record the song ahead of time (p. 63).
3. Press the [
(Notation)] button one or more times to
display a screen like the following.
fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45
The PC-location display uses “Measure: Beat: Tick” as the format.
A tick is a unit of time that’s shorter than a beat.
Use the
cursor button to select the part with the program
change to be edited. The Part number appears at the top of the
screen.
Use the [
cursor up or down button to find the program change to be
edited.
Once the Program Change you want to edit is displayed in the center
of the screen, press the [ ] button to display the settings screen.
In the settings screen, press a tone button to select a tone group, then
select a tone with the cursor button.
When selecting Part 10 or 11, select the drum set or effect sound.
(Bwd)] button and the [
(Fwd)] button or use
You can set the HPi-6 so that while the Notation screen is being
displayed, a screen like that above continues to appear even if
you press the [ ] button.
4. Press the [ ] button; the “Notation Menu” screen is
displayed.
If you want to delete the Program Change, press the [
] button.
5. Press the
cursor button to select <BMP Export>,
] button.
then press the [
A message screen appears.
6. After reading the message, press the [
] button.
The following screen appears when you select a copyrighted
song. When this screen appears, press the [ ] button at this
point to return to Step 2 and select a different song.
fig.d-BMPExport2-e_45
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Convenient Functions
A screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.d-BMPExport1-e_45
7. Press the
cursor left or right button to select the
item, then press the
set the range to be saved.
cursor up or down button to
Item
Setting
Explanation
Start
Selects the measure from which
output starts.
Song Top–
Measure
End
Selects the measure from which
output ends.
–Song End
Measure
Portrait,
Selects the orientation for output
of the notation.
Direction
Landscape
8. Press the [ ] button.
The notation is saved to the external memory as image data in BMP
(bitmap) format.
NOTE
Do not remove the external memory while “save” is in progress.
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Connecting to Other Devices
Connecting to Audio Equipment
You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HPi-6
through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your
performance on a tape recorder or other recording device.
*
*
When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of
equipment connected to the input jacks may be low. If this
happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
Use phone plug audio cables (sold separately) to make connections.
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on
all devices before making any connections.
■ Connecting Speakers to the HPi-6
■ Playing Sounds from Audio
and Outputting Sounds
Equipment Through the HPi-6
Output R/L
(Line Out, Aux Out)
Input R/L
(Line In, Aux In)
Audio System
Audio System
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the HPi-6 and on
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the HPi-6 and on
the device you’re about to connect.
the device you’re about to connect.
2. Turn off the power to the HPi-6 and other connected
2. Turn off the power to the HPi-6 and other connected
device.
device.
3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the
3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the
connection.
connection.
4. Switch on the HPi-6.
5. Switch on the connected device.
4. Switch on the connected device.
5. Switch on the HPi-6.
6. Adjust the volume level on the HPi-6 and the
6. Adjust the volume level on the HPi-6 and the
connected device.
connected device.
When you play the HPi-6’s keyboard, the sound is played from
The sounds from the connected device are played by the HPi-6.
the connected speakers (or audio system).
Turning Off the Power
Turning Off the Power
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the HPi-6 and on
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the HPi-6 and on
the device you’re about to connect.
the device you’re about to connect.
2. Turn off the HPi-6.
3. Turn off the connected device.
2. Turn off the connected device.
3. Turn off the HPi-6.
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Connecting to MIDI Devices
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance
data, you can control one device from the other. For instance, you
can output sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on the
other instrument.
■ Producing Sounds from a MIDI
Sound Module by Playing the HPi-6
What's MIDI?
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was
developed as a universal standard for the exchange of
performance data between electronic instruments and
computers.
The HPi-6 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange
performance data with external devices. These connectors can
be used to connect the HPi-6 to an external device for even
greater versatility.
■ Playing the HPi-6 with a MIDI
Sequencer/Recording the HPi-6’s
Performance Data to a MIDI
Sequencer
MIDI Cable
THRU
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI Sound Module
Making the Connection
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the HPi-6 and on
the device you’re about to connect.
2. Switch off the power to the HPi-6 and the device you’re
about to connect.
3. Use a MIDI cables (sold separately) to connect the
MIDI connectors to each other.
4. Switch on the power to the HPi-6 and the connected
device.
MIDI Cable
5. Adjust the volume level on the HPi-6 and the
OUT
IN
6. You should also set the MIDI settings as needed.
MIDI
→ For details on the MIDI-related settings, refer to p. 98.
Roland MT Series
NOTE
When the HPi-6 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to “Local
Off.” Refer to “Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and
Keyboard (Local Control)” (p. 98).
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■ Selecting the Transmit Channel
(Transmit Channel)
This parameter sets the MIDI channel for transmissions from the
Making MIDI-Related Settings
Here’s how you can set the transmit channel and other MIDI-related
HPi-6. MIDI uses what are called “MIDI channels,” numbered 1–16.
settings.
Connecting to MIDI devices and setting the HPi-6 to the MIDI
channel for each device allows you to output sounds and switch
tones. When the HPi-6 is set to Dual performance (p. 51), data is
transmitted only of the channel set here.
1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
2. Press the
cursor button to select <Functions>, then
] button.
press the [
The HPi-6 receives all channels 1–16.
3. Press the
cursor button to select <MIDI>, then
] button.
Item
Explanation
Setting
1–16
press the [
Chooses the MIDI send
channel.
Transmit Channel
The “MIDI” screen has two pages.
■ Disconnecting the Internal Sound
Generator and Keyboard (Local Control)
When you have a MIDI sequencer connected, set this parameter to
Local Off. Most conventional sequencers have the Thru function set
to On, so as seen in the figure, when information describing what
has been played on the keyboard (1) arrives at the sound generator
via two separate routes (2), notes could be sounded twice or
sometimes get cut off. To prevent this, the setting called “Local Off”
is used to disconnect the route in (1).
Local On
(1)
Sequencer
Memory
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
Sound
Generator
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
Soft Thru On
(2)
Each note played is sounded twice
4. Press the
cursor button to select the setting you
Local On: The keyboard and the internal sound generator are in a
want to make.
linked state.
Sound is emitted
Item
Explanation
Transmit Channel
Local Control
Chooses the MIDI send channel.
Switches Local Control on or off.
Sound Generator
Specifies whether a recorded performance
will be transmitted to a MIDI device.
Local On
Composer Out
Bank Select MSB
Bank Select LSB
Chooses Bank Select MSB messages.
Chooses Bank Select LSB messages.
Local Off: The keyboard and the internal sound generator are in an
unlinked state. No sound will be produced by the
keyboard when it is played.
Chooses Program Change messages
(Program Numbers).
Program Change
5. Press the
cursor up or down button to change the
No sound produced
setting.
6. Press the [ ] button.
Sound Generator
Press the [
] button one or more times to return to the
Local Off
Notation screen.
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Connecting to Other Devices
→ When a Roland MT series instrument is connected, it is not necessary
to make the Local Off setting. The MT transmits a Local Off message
when the power is turned on. If you turn on the power in the order of
the HPi-6 → MT series, Local Off will be set automatically.
Connecting a Computer
The following become possible once you connect a USB cable
(available separately) between the USB (MIDI) connector on the HPi-
6’s rear panel and the USB connector of your computer.
Item
Explanation
Setting
On, Off
Switches Local Control on or
off.
Local Control
•
You can use the HPi-6 to play sounds from SMF data played
back with MIDI software.
•
By exchanging MIDI data with sequencer software, you can
save songs recorded with the HPi-6 to your computer, and
enjoy a variety of musical control and editing features.
■ Sending Recorded Performance Data
to a MIDI Device (Composer Out)
When Composer Out is active, you can send performance data
When using USB to connect a computer to the HPi-6, be sure to read
the USB Installation guide.
recorded with the HPi-6 to a connected MIDI device or computer.
This will describe the conditions that need to be met in order to use
USB and the procedures for installing the necessary drivers when
first connecting the devices.
When you turn on the power, this is set to “Off” (data is not sent).
If you want a performance recorded on the HPi-6 to be transmitted
to an external MIDI device or computer, turn the “Composer Out”
setting “On.”
*
However, note that the HPi-6 is not compatible with Mac OS 9.
Item
Explanation
Setting
On, Off
Specify whether a recorded
performance will be
Composer Out
transmitted to a MIDI device.
■ Sending Tone Change Messages
(Program Change/Bank Select MSB/
Bank Select LSB)
A Program Change is a message that means “change to the Tone of
the specified number.” The device that receives this changes to the
Tone of the corresponding number.
USB Connecter
USB Cable
When you choose a Program Change message (Program Number),
the Program Number will be transmitted to the MIDI device
connected to the HPi-6. The MIDI device that receives the Program
Number changes the tone to the corresponding Program Number.
Computer
Normally, the Tone is selected from the 128 Tones available. Some
MIDI devices, however, have more than 128 Tones. With such
devices, the Tone is selected through a combination of Program
Change messages and Bank Select messages. There are two parts of a
Bank Select message: the MSB (Controller 0, with a value of 0–127)
and the LSB (Controller 32, with a value of 0–127).
Caution
•
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off
the power on all devices before making any connections.
NOTE
•
•
Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.
Some MIDI devices cannot use bank select messages. Alternatively,
some devices may use bank select messages, but ignore the LSB
message.
USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if
you need to purchase.
•
Turn on the power to the HPi-6 before starting up MIDI
applications on the computer. Do not turn the HPi-6 on or
off while any MIDI application is running.
Item
Explanation
Setting
Transmit the bank select
MSB.
0 (00h)–
Bank Select MSB
127 (7Fh)
Transmit the bank select
LSB.
0 (00h)–
Bank Select LSB
Program Change
127 (7Fh)
Transmit the program
number.
1 (00h)–
128 (7Fh)
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Making the Settings for the
USB Driver
If you connect the HPi-6 to a computer using the USB connector, you
need to make the following setting before you make the connection.
In the original settings, “Original” is selected.
Normally, there is no need to change the USB driver settings.
1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
The Menu screen appears.
2. Press the
cursor button to select <Functions>, then
] button.
press the [
The “Functions” screen appears.
3. Press the
cursor button to select <USB Driver>,
then press the [
] button.
The “USB Driver” screen appears.
4. Press the
cursor up or down button to select the
USB driver.
Item
Explanation
Select this when using a generic USB driver
included with the OS with a USB connection.
Generic
Original
Original2
Select this when using the supplied driver
(Roland Digital USB Driver) with a USB
connection.
Under ordinary circumstances, use this mode.
This is an auxiliary mode.
It is not normally used.
5. Turn the HPi-6’s volume to the minimum level, switch
off the power, then turn it back on again.
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If you think there’s a problem, read this first.
Case
Cause/Remedy
Case
Cause/Remedy
The HPi-6 can be set so that the demo begins
playing automatically after the instrument has
remained idle for five to ten minutes.
Switch this setting (Auto Start) to “Off.”
Refer to “Setting the Demo (Auto Demo)” (p.
88).
Performance
begins
suddenly
The power
doesn’t come
on
Is the power cord connected and plugged in
correctly? (p. 17)
The button
doesn’t work
Is Panel Lock activated? (p. 88)
Turn the power off, then back on.
Press the [ ] button several times to return to
tone.
Can’t select a
tone
The HPi-6 uses a liquid-crystal screen, so text
may not be displayed when the ambient
temperature is below freezing.
No sound is heard
Is the volume level of the HPi-6 (p. 18) or
Nothing
appears on
screen
Is the music rest (screen) connection cable
connected correctly? (p. 17)
connected device turned all the way down?
Is Panel Lock activated?
While Panel Lock is on, the screen display and
the indicators for all buttons are turned off.
Are headphones plugged in?
Has a plug remained connected to the Phones
jack? (p. 19)
When headphones or plugs are connected, the
keyboard’s speaker stops playing.
No sound is
heard
Vertical lines
appear in the
screen/Color is
These occur due to the nature of a liquid
crystal display, and do not indicate a
malfunction. They can be minimized by
Could the “Balance” setting be set all the way
toward “Accomp” or “Keyboard”? (p. 55)
“washed out” at adjusting the brightness of the screen (p. 18).
the edges of the
screen
Is V-LINK switched on? (p. 88)
No sound from
left-hand
section of
keyboard
When V-LINK is switched on, the twelve keys
control images, and no sounds are played with
these keys.
Is the pedal connected correctly?
Make sure the pedal cord extending from the
the bottom of the unit (p. 17).
Have all devices been switched on? (p. 97)
Has a different function been assigned to the
pedal?
See “Changing the Pedal Functions (Pedal)”
(p. 82).
No sound is
Depressing a
pedal has no
effect, or the
pedal effect
doesn’t stop
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?
(p. 97)
MIDI instrument
is connected)
Does the MIDI channel match the connected
instrument? (p. 98)
enabled when the One Touch [Piano] button is
pressed (p. 44).
No sound is
heard when the
keyboard is
played
Has Local Control been set to “Off”?
When Local Control is set to Off, no sound is
produced by playing the keyboard, Set Local
Control to On (p. 98).
Is the HPi-6 set to Twin Piano?
The pedal functions are changed automatically
when the Twin Piano function is on (p. 32).
The maximum number of notes that the HPi-6
can play simultaneously is 128. Frequent use of
the damper pedal when playing along with a
song may result in performance data with too
many notes, causing some notes to drop out.
Adjust the adjuster underneath the pedal so
that the pedal presses firmly against the floor
surface (p. 27).
Not all played
notes are
sounded
The pedal
rattles
The volume
level of the
instrument
connected to
Input jacks is
too low
Could you be using a connection cable that
contains a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a
resistor.
The sound is strange
Is the HPi-6 in Dual performance? (p. 51)
Sounds are
heard twice
(doubled) when
the keyboard is
played
When the HPi-6 is connected to an external
Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its
Soft Thru feature is Off.
Unable to read
from/write to
external
Are you using (optional) Roland memory?
Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if
you use non-Roland memory products.
Have you set Transpose? (p. 62)
memory
The tuning or
pitch of the
keyboard or
song is off
Are the settings for the “Temperament” (p. 82)
and “Stretch Tuning” (p. 81) correct?
Do you have different external devices
plugged into different power outlets?
When connecting external devices, always
draw power from the same outlet.
Low hum
coming from
external device
Is the setting for the “Master Tuning” correct?
(p. 81)
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Case
Cause/Remedy
Case
Cause/Remedy
Volume of
Could the “Balance” setting be set all the way
Song doesn’t play back correctly
keyboard is too toward “Accomp”? (p. 55)
Does the screen indicate message, like “OK to
delete Song?” (p. 39)
low
When a performance made along with a Music
Song doesn’t
play back
The internal songs cannot be played back
while recorded performance data remains in
the HPi-6’s memory. Try playing back the song
after deleting the performance data.
Files tune has been recorded, recording the
performance to button [1/User] may make the
Tones for buttons [3/Left] and [4/Right]
change as well.
The Tone has
changed
Is the indicator for the Track button
extinguished? (p. 54, p. 67, p. 84)
If the button indicator is out, the music on that
track is not heard. Press the track button so the
indicator is illuminated.
Since the HPi-6’s piano sounds faithfully
reproduce the sense of spaciousness and
reverberation of an actual acoustic piano’s
sound, a certain amount of reverberation is
still perceptible, even with the reverb effect
deactivated.
Only the sound
of a particular
instrument in a
song does not
play
Reverberation
still audible
even with
Reverb turned
off
Or cancel the mute in the “16-track Sequencer”
screen.
On an acoustic piano, notes in the upper one
and a half octaves of the keyboard continue to
sound until they decay naturally, regardless of
the damper pedal. There is a difference in the
timbre as well. Roland pianos faithfully
Pressing the
Some music files may contain settings that stop
playing back at a point partway through the
[
(Reset)]
In the upper
range, the
sound changes
button doesn’t
return to the
beginning of the tune.
song. Press the [
(Reset)] button several
times more to return to the beginning of the
abruptlybeyond simulate such characteristics of the acoustic
song
Has a Marker placed in the song? (p. 60)
a certain key
piano. On the HPi-6, the range that is
unaffected by the damper pedal will change
depending on the Key Transpose setting.
The [ (Bwd)] and [ (Fwd)] buttons are
ignored while music files is being read in. Wait
until processing finishes.
When listening through headphones:
Some of the more flamboyant and effervescent
piano tones feature an ample high-end
component, which may make the sound
appear to have metallic reverberation added.
Since this reverberation becomes particularly
audible when supplemented by heavy reverb,
you may be able to diminish the problem by
reducing the amount of reverb applied to the
sound.
The[
and [
(Bwd)] buttons
don’t work
(Fwd)]
If you attempt to play back performance data
that contains more data than the entire
capacity of the HPi-6’s memory, you may find
that operations other than playback (such as
rewind or fast forward) become unavailable.
A High-pitched
whine is
produced
There is a slight There are two types of SMF music files: format
delay before
playback of a
song on
external
memory starts
0 and format 1. If the song uses SMF format 1
data, there will be a slight delay until playback
starts. Refer to the booklet that came with the
music files you’re using to determine the
format type.
When listening through speakers:
Here, a different cause (such as resonance
produced by the HPi-6) would be suspect.
Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland
Service Center.
displayed correctly.
Lyrics are not
indicated
properly in the
display
When listening through speakers:
Playing at loud volumes may cause
instruments near the HPi-6 to resonate.
Resonation can also occur with fluorescent
light tubes, glass doors, and other objects. In
particular, this problem occurs more easily
when the bass component is increased, and
when the sound is played at higher volumes.
Use the following measures to suppress such
resonance.
In the notation screen, some lyrics or notes
could extend beyond the edges of the screen,
and not be displayed.
performance data, notes will not be displayed
in the notation. Change the part that is
displayed (p. 89).
The bass range
sounds odd, or
there is a
vibrating
resonance
• Place speakers so they are 10–15 cm from
walls and other surfaces.
• Reduce the volume.
• Move the speakers away from any
resonating objects.
Notation is not
indicated
properly in the
display
The notation screen feature is particularly
unsuitable for the display of difficult, complex
musical works that demand accurate notation.
Refer to “Some Notes on the Notation Screen”
(p. 25).
When listening through headphones:
Here, a different cause would be suspect.
Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland
Service Center.
In the notation screen, some lyrics or notes
could extend beyond the edges of the screen,
and not be displayed.
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Case
Cause/Remedy
There may be times when a complex variety of
information is being displayed or when a large
amount of data is displayed at one time.
Change the notation display settings as
described below.
• Set “Color Notation” to “Off” (p. 89)
• Set “Keyboard” to “Off” (p. 24)
Movement of
notation or
keyboard
display not
smooth
In certain cases, such as when playing the
songs on external memory, the song may lag
when excessive amounts of performance data
are used.
Song becomes
unstable
Demo song not
playing
Could <BGM>, an “Auto Demo” setting, be
switched off (p. 88)?
Has the song name data (Sequence/Track
Name Meta Event) been entered in the file?
Song titles are not displayed if the song name
Titles of songs
on external
memory or
Is the file name no more than eight single-byte
floppy disks not characters?
being displayed
Is “MID” used as the extension?
The song cannot be treated as song data if a
different extension is used.
Volume of
Could the “Balance” setting be set all the way
accompaniment toward “Keyboard”? (p. 55)
or internal song
is too low
Can’t record
Has one of the track buttons for recording been
selected? (p. 67, p. 69, p. 71)
It is not possible to record while the notation is
being generated. Once the unit has finished
generating the notation (i.e., when the measure
number in the screen is no longer highlighted),
try the operation once again.
Can’t record
If you select an internal song in which the
tempo changes during the song, and then
for the performances that are recorded on the
other tracks. The tempo of the metronome will
also change in the same way.
Tempo of
recorded song
ormetronomeis
off
If you record additional material without
erasing the previously recorded song, the song
will be recorded at the first-recorded tempo.
before you re-record (p. 70).
Any performance that has been recorded is
deleted when the power to the HPi-6 is turned
off or a song is selected. A performance cannot
be restored once it’s been deleted.
Be sure to save it on an external memory or
“Favorites” (HPi-6 Memory) before you turn
off the power (p. 74).
The recorded
performance
has
disappeared
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Indication
Meaning
Error: 1
Error: 2
Error: 10
Error: 11
You can only read the music file. It can not be saved.
An error occurred during writing. The storage media’s protect tab may be in the “Protect” (writing prohibited)
position, or the storage media may not yet be initialized.
No storage media is inserted. Insert the storage media and try again.
There is not sufficient free memory in the save destination. Either insert other storage media or delete
unneeded files and try again.
An error occurred during writing. The storage media may be corrupted. Insert other storage media and try
again. Alternatively, you can initialize the storage media.
Error: 14
Error: 15
Error: 16
The file is unreadable. The data format is not compatible with the HPi-6.
Data was not called up in time for playback of the song. After waiting several seconds, you may be able to play
back the song by pressing the [
(Play/Stop)] button again.
Error: 17
Error: 30
The selected image data cannot be displayed. Prepare image data that can be used with the HPi-6 (p. 83).
The internal memory capacity of the HPi-6 is full.
The HPi-6 cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device. Reduce the amount
of MIDI data sent to the HPi-6.
Error: 40
Error: 41
Error: 43
A MIDI cable has been disconnected. Connect it properly and securely.
A MIDI transmission error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device.
There may be a problem with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved after you
have tried several times, contact the Roland service center.
Error: 51
Error: 65
The External Memory connector was subjected to excessive current. Check the storage media to confirm that
no damage has occurred to it.
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EG+E.Piano 1
Synth Brass1
Synth Brass2
Synth Brass3
Soft Brass
Choir Oohs
Choir Aahs
Decay Choir
Nylon Gt.o
Ukulele
Piano
NaturalGrand
NaturalMello
Piano Str2
Strings
Mellow Str
Bright Str
Violin
EG+E.Piano 2
Vibra Bells
Hard Clav.
Soft Clav.
*1
*1
Oct SynBrass
Bassoon
Natural Hps.
Grand Piano1
MellowPiano1
Piano Choir
Harpsichord2
Natural Gnd2
Honky-tonk
PianoStrings
NaturalC.Hps
Grand Piano2
Rock Piano
Ballad Piano
DetunedPiano
Bright Piano
UprightPiano
Mono Piano
Bell Piano
*1
St. Harp
Reso Clav.
Phase Clav.
Analog Clav.
Pop Celesta
Pop Vibe.
Steel Vox
Flute
English Horn
Piccolo
Mellow Gt.
Open Hard
Muted Gt.
Trumpet
Blow Sax
GS Pan Flute
Recorder
Power Brass
Strings
Muted Gt.2
Muted Dis.Gt
DistortionGt
Feedback Gt2
Rock Rhythm2
Power Guitar
Power Gt.2
5th Dist.
*1
*1
Soft Marimba
Balafon
Blow Pipe
Bottle Blow
Shakuhachi
Ocarina
Slow Strings
Cello
Tubular-bell
Santur
PizzicatoStr
Oboe
Kalimba
Clarinet
Others
Jazz Scat
Soprano Sax
AltoSax + Tp
Orchestra
Orchestra 2
Oct Strings
Timpani
Organ
Dazed Guitar
Acid Guitar
Banjo
ChurchOrgan1
Nason flt 8'
ChurchOrgan2
Rotary Organ
Mellow Bars
Jazz Organ1
Full Organ 1
Lower Organ1
Rock Organ1
Theater Org.
Organ Flute
Accordion
Mellow Choir
Boys Choir
Voice Oohs
Nylon Guitar
Steel Guitar
Jazz Guitar
Overdrive Gt
DR STANDARD
SOUND EFFECT
Acoustic Bs.
A.Bass+Cymbl
Glasswaves
HollowReleas
Glittery Pad
Org Bells
Koto
Shamisen
Air Grand
OrchestraHit
Warm JP Str
OB Strings
Bell Strings
Slow Violin
Contrabass
Strings 2
Wood Bass
W.Bass+Ride
Mute PickBs.
Mr.Smooth
Synth Bass 1
Synth Bass 2
SynthBass101
Jungle Bass
WireStr Bass
ResoSH Bass
SH101 Bass
DR ROOM
DR POWER
DR ELECTRO
DR TR-808
DR DANCE
DR JAZZ
Piano 1
Piano 2
Piano 3
E. Piano
Stage EP
SlowStrings2
Warm Strings
Legato Str
DecayStrings
Decay Str2
Syn.Strings1
Syn.Strings2
Euro Hit
Tremolo EP
E.Piano 1
Bandoneon
Harmonica
Pipe Organ 1
Pipe Organ 2
Jazz Organ2
Jazz Organ3
Jazz Organ4
Organ Bass
Full Organ 2
Full Organ 3
Full Organ 4
Lower Organ2
Rotary Org.S
Rotary Org.F
Rock Organ2
Trem.Flute
E.Piano 2
Morning Lite
Vibraphone
Marimba
Dat Accent
Bap Accent
Dat & Bap
Steel Drums
E.Piano 3
Thum Voice
Nylon+Steel
Hawaiian Gt.
12str Guitar
Rock Rhythm
DR POP
6th Hit
E. Grand
Bass Hit
St.FM EP
TromboneSoft
Trombone 2
GS Tuba
DR BRUSH
DR ORCHESTRA
DR GS STAND
DR GS ROOM
DR GS BRUSH
SynVox
Clav.
Glockenspiel
Xylophone
Celesta
MutedTrumpet
Fr.Horn Solo
French Horn
Alto Sax
DR ROCK
DR JAZZBRUSH
Fretless Bs.
Fingered Bs.
Picked Bs.
Music Box
Soft E.Piano
Hard EP2
Fantasia 2
Pop Organ
Grow Sax
Tenor Sax
GS Bari Sax
BrassSection
Brass 1
New Age Pad
Warm Pad
Poly King
60's E.Piano
Mild E.Grand
Mild E.Piano
Hard E.Piano
Hard FM EP
FM+SA EP
MIDI Piano1
MIDI Piano2
Metalic Org.
VS Organ
Slap Bass
Modular Bass
Fantasia
Digi Church
BrightAccord
Organ 1
Heaven II
Harpvox
Warm SquPad
JP8 Sqr Pad
Sweep Pad 2
Decay Pad
Brass 2
Soft Pad
Organ 2
Bright Brass
Brass ff
P5 Poly
Pop Voice
St. Brass ff
Doos Voice
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Crystal
GS Glocken
GS Music Box
Vibraphone
Vibe.w
Synth Bass 2
Synth Bass 3
Synth Bass 4
Rubber Bass
GS Violin
Ocarina
Reverse Cym.
Gt.FretNoise
Gt.Cut Noise
String Slap
Breath Noise
Fl.Key Click
Seashore
Rain
Clear Bells
Soft Crystal
Digi Bells
Square Wave
Square
Sine Wave
Saw Wave
Saw
Nylon Harp
Nylon + EP
Brightness
Syn.Square
CC Solo
GS Marimba
Marimba
Slow Violin
Viola
Xylophone
Tubular-bell
Church Bell
Carillon
Doctor Solo
Syn.Calliope
Chiffer Lead
Charang
GS Cello
Contrabass
GS Trem.Str
PizzicatoStr
GS Harp
Thunder
Wind
Dual Sqr&Saw
SquareWave2
FM Lead 1
LM Square
JP8 Square
Mg Lead
GS Santur
Solo Vox
5th Saw Wave
Bass & Lead
Fantasia
Stream
Organ 1
Bubble
Organ 2
Timpani
Bird
Pop Organ 1
Detuned Or.1
Detuned Or.2
GS ChurchOr1
GS ChurchOr2
Church Org.3
Full Organ 4
Jazz Organ1
Rock Organ2
Reed Organ
Accordion Fr
Accordion It
GS Harmonica
Bandoneon
GS Nylon Gt.
Nylon Guitar
Nylon Gt.o
Ukulele
GS Strings
Orchestra
GS Sl.Str
Dog
Warm Pad
Polysynth
Space Voice
Bowed Glass
Metal Pad
Halo Pad
Sweep Pad
Ice Rain
Horse-Gallop
Bird 2
Waspy Synth
P5 Saw Lead
Natural Lead
Rhythmic Saw
JP8 Pulse
Syn.Strings1
Syn.Strings2
Syn.Strings3
Choir Aahs
Choir
Telephone 1
Telephone 2
DoorCreaking
Door
LM PureLead
Cheese Saw
Reso Saw
Scratch
Pop Voice
SynVox
Windchime
Helicopter
Car-Engine
Car-Stop
Car-Pass
Car-Crash
Siren
Soundtrack
Crystal
2600 SubOsc
RAVE Vox
FM Lead 2
Fat & Perky
Big Panner
Ai-yai-a
OrchestraHit
GS Trumpet
GS Trombone
Trombone 2
GS Tuba
Syn Mallet
Atmosphere
Brightness
Goblin
MutedTrumpet
French Horn
Fr.Horn 2
Echo Drops
Echo Bell
Echo Pan
Star Theme
Sitar
Train
Echo Pan 2
Falling Down
RandomEnding
Piano 1
Jetplane
Starship
Steel-str.Gt
12-str.Gt
Brass 1
Burst Noise
Applause
Laughing
Screaming
Punch
Brass 2
Piano 1w
GS Mandolin
Jazz Guitar
GS Hawaiian
Clean Gt.
Synth Brass1
Synth Brass2
Synth Brass3
Synth Brass4
AnalogBrass1
AnalogBrass2
GS Sop.Sax
Alto Sax
Sitar 2
Piano 1d
Banjo
Piano 2
GS Shamisen
Koto
Piano 2w
Heart Beat
Footsteps
Gun Shot
Machine Gun
Lasergun
Explosion
Piano 3
Chorus Gt.
Muted Gt.
Taisho Koto
Kalimba
Piano 3w
GS Honkytonk
Honky-tonk 2
GS E.Piano1
GS E.Piano2
60's E.Piano
E.Piano 1v
E.Piano 2v
Detuned EP 1
Detuned EP 2
GS Harpsi.
Coupled Hps.
Harpsi.w
Funk Gt.
Bagpipe
Funk Gt.2
Fiddle
Overdrive Gt
GS Dist.Gt
Tenor Sax
GS Bari Sax
GS Oboe
Shanai
Tinkle Bell
Agogo
Feedback Gt.
Gt.Harmonics
Gt. Feedback
GS Ac.Bass
GS Fing.Bass
GS Picked Bs
Fretless Bs.
Slap Bass
*
Tone with a “*1”
symbol appended to
their name may
GS Eng.Horn
Bassoon
Steel Drums
Woodblock
Castanets
Taiko
Clarinet
produce the Key Off
sound (reproduces
the tonal change
produced when the
fingers are released
from the keys).
Piccolo
GS Flute
Concert BD
Melo. Tom 1
Melo. Tom 2
Synth Drum
808 Tom
Recorder
GS Pan Flute
GS BottleBlw
Shakuhachi
Whistle
Harpsi.o
Slap Bass 2
SynthBass101
Synth Bass 1
Soft Clav.
Celesta
Elec Perc.
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SOUND EFFECT
DR POP
DR ROCK
DR JAZZBRUSH
21
23
24
26
28
29
31
33
35
36
38
40
41
43
45
47
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
21
23
24
26
28
29
31
33
35
36
38
40
41
43
45
47
R&B Snare
R&B Snare
R&B Snare
22
22
Rock Snare
Rock Snare
Pop Snare m
Pop Snare Ghost
Pop Snare m
Finger Snap
707 Claps
Hand Clap
Hand Clap2
Hand Clap
Pop Pedal HH
Gospel Hand Clap
Snare Roll
Pop Kick
Pop Kick
Pop Side Stick
Pop Sanre s
Pop Snare Ghost
Pop Snare s
Pop Low Tom f
Pop CHH 1
Pop Low Tom
Pop CHH 2
Pop Mid Tom f
Pop OHH
Pop Snare m
Pop Snare m
Pop Snare m
Pop Snare Ghost
Pop Snare m
Finger Snap
707 Claps
Hand Clap
Hand Clap2
Hand Clap
Pop Pedal HH
Gospel Hand Clap
Snare Roll
Rock Kick
Rock Kick
Rock Side Stick
Rock Sanre s
Rock Snare Ghost
Rock Snare s
Rock Low Tom f
Rock CHH 1
Rock Low Tom
Rock CHH 2
Rock Mid Tom f
Rock OHH
Rock Mid Tom
Rock High Tom f
Rock Crash Cymbal
Rock High Tom
Rock Ride Cymbal 1
Pop Chinees Cymbal
Pop Ride Bell
Tambourine 2
Splash Cymbal
Cha Cha Cowbell
Chinees Cymbal
Vibra-slap 2
Pop Ride Cymbal 3
High Bongo 2
Low Bongo 2
Mute Conga
High Conga 2
Low Conga 2
High Timbale 2
Low Timbale 2
High Agogo
Pop Snare m
Pop Snare m
Pop Snare m
Pop Snare Ghost
Pop Snare m
Finger Snap
707 Claps
Hand Clap
Hand Clap2
Hand Clap
Pop Pedal HH
Gospel Hand Clap
Snare Roll
Pop Kick
Pop Kick
Jazz Snare Swing
Jazz Sanre
Pop Snare Swing
Jazz Sanre
Jazz Low Tom f
Pop CHH 1
Jazz Low Tom
Pop CHH 2
Jazz Mid Tom f
Pop OHH
Jazz Mid Tom
Jazz High Tom f
Jazz Crash Cymbal 1
Jazz High Tom
Jazz Ride Cymbal 1
Jazz Chinees Cymbal
Jazz Ride Cymbal 2
Tambourine 2
Splash Cymbal
Cha Cha Cowbell
Jazz Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap 2
Pop Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo 2
Low Bongo 2
Mute Conga
High Conga 2
25
27
25
27
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
30
32
34
30
32
34
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
C2
C2
-----
-----
High Q
Slap
Scratch Push [EXC7]
Scratch Pull
Sticks
37
39
37
39
[EXC7]
42
44
46
42
44
46
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Guitar sliding Finger
Guitar cutting noise (up)
Guitar cutting noise (down)
String slap of double bass
Fl.Key Click
Laughing
Screaming
Punch
Heart Beat
Footsteps1
Footsteps2
Applause
Door Creaking
Door
Pop Mid Tom
Pop High Tom f
C3 48
50
C3 48
50
49
51
49
51
Pop Crash Cymbal 1
Pop High Tom
Pop Ride Cymbal 1
Pop Chinees Cymbal
Pop Ride Bell
Tambourine 2
Splash Cymbal
Cha Cha Cowbell
Pop Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap 2
Pop Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo 2
Low Bongo 2
Mute Conga
High Conga 2
Low Conga 2
52
52
53
53
54
56
58
54
56
58
55
55
57
57
59
59
C4 60
62
C4 60
62
Scratch
61
63
61
63
Wind Chimes
Car-Engine
Car-Stop
Car-Pass
Car-Crash
Siren
Train
Jetplane
Helicopter
Starship
64
64
Low Conga 2
High Timbale 2
Low Timbale 2
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Shaker 3
High Timbale 2
Low Timbale 2
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Shaker 3
65
65
66
68
70
66
68
70
67
67
Low Agogo
Shaker 3
Shaker 4
Short Hi Whistle
69
69
Shaker 4
Short Hi Whistle
Shaker 4
Short Hi Whistle
71
71
[EXC2]
[EXC2]
[EXC2]
Gun Shot
Machine Gun
Lasergun
Explosion
Dog
Horse-Gallop
Birds
Rain
Thunder
Wind
Seashore
Stream
Bubble
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
C5 72
74
C5 72
74
73
75
73
75
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
76
76
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
77
77
78
80
82
78
80
82
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
79
79
81
81
83
83
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
C6 84
86
C6 84
86
Cat
Bird
85
87
85
87
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
Cana
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
Cana
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
Cana
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
BabyLaughing
Boeeeen
Glass & Glam
Ice Ring
Crack Bottle
Pour Bottle
Car Horn
R.Crossing
SL 1
SL 2
Seal
Fancy Animal
Elephant
Bike
88
88
Falamenco Hi-Timbale
Falamenco Lo-Timbale
Falamenco Tmbl Flam
Shekere 1
Falamenco Hi-Timbale
Falamenco Lo-Timbale
Falamenco Tmbl Flam
Shekere 1
Falamenco Hi-Timbale
Falamenco Lo-Timbale
Falamenco Tmbl Flam
Shekere 1
89
89
90
92
94
90
92
94
91
91
93
93
Shekere 2
Shekere 2
Shekere 2
Low Bongo Mute
High Bongo Mute
-----
-----
-----
Low Bongo Mute
High Bongo Mute
-----
-----
-----
Low Bongo Mute
High Bongo Mute
-----
-----
-----
95
95
96
98
C7
96
98
C7
97
99
97
99
-----
-----
-----
100
101
100
101
Falamenco HC
Falamenco HC
Bongo Cowbell
-----
Bongo Cowbell
-----
Falamenco HC
Falamenco HC
Bongo Cowbell
-----
Bongo Cowbell
-----
Falamenco HC
Falamenco HC
Bongo Cowbell
-----
Bongo Cowbell
-----
-----
Applause
-----
-----
-----
102
104
102
104
103
105
103
105
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DR STANDARD
DR ROOM
DR POWER
DR ELECTORONIC
21
23
24
26
28
29
31
33
35
36
38
40
41
43
45
47
-----
-----
-----
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High Q
-----
-----
-----
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High Q
-----
-----
-----
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High Q
-----
-----
-----
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High Q
22
25
27
Slap
Slap
Slap
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Std Kick 2’
Kick 1
Side Stick
Std Snr 1
Hand Clap
Std Snr 2
Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat 1’
Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat 1’
Mid Tom 2
Open Hi-hat 1’
Mid Tom 1
High Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1
High Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Kick1
Room Kick
Side Stick
Room Snr 1
Hand Clap
Std Snr 1
Room Low Tom 2’
Closed Hi-hat 1’
Room Low Tom 1’
Pedal Hi-hat 1’
Room Mid Tom 2’
Open Hi-hat 1’
Room Mid Tom 1’
Room Hi Tom 2’
Crash Cymbal 1
Room Hi Tom 1’
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Std Kick 2
MONDO Kick
Side Stick
Gated SD
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Std Kick 2
Elec BD
Side Stick
Elec SD
Hand Clap
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
30
32
34
C2
37
39
Hand Clap
Snare Drum 2
Room Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat 1
Room Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat 1
Room Mid Tom 2
Open Hi-hat 1
Room Mid Tom 1
Room Hi Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1
Room Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Gated SD
Elec Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat 1
Elec Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat 1
Elec Mid Tom 2
Open Hi-hat 1
Elec Mid Tom 1
Elec Hi Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1
Elec Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Reverse Cymbal
Ride Bell
42
44
46
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
C3 48
50
49
51
52
53
54
56
58
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
55
57
59
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute High Conga
Open High Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Cabasa
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute High Conga
Open High Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Cabasa
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute High Conga
Open High Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Cabasa
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute High Conga
Open High Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Cabasa
C4 60
62
61
63
64
65
66
68
70
67
69
Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
71
[EXC2]
[EXC2]
[EXC2]
[EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
C5 72
74
73
75
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
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High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
77
78
80
82
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
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81
83
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
C6 84
86
85
87
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
-----
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
-----
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
-----
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
-----
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
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DR JAZZ
DR GS STAND
DR TR-808
DR DANCE
DR BRUSH
21
23
24
26
28
29
31
33
35
36
38
40
41
43
45
47
-----
-----
-----
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High Q
-----
-----
-----
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High Q
-----
-----
-----
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High Q
-----
-----
-----
22
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Kick 2
25
27
Slap
Slap
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Std Kick 2
808 Bass Drum 1
808 Rim Shot
808 Snare Drum
Hand Clap
Snare Drum 2
808 Low Tom 2
808 CHH
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Dance Snr 1
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Kick 1
808 Bass Drum 2
808 Rim Shot
TR-909 Snr
Hand Clap
Dance Snr 2
808 Low Tom 2
808 CHH [EXC1]
808 Low Tom 1
808 CHH [EXC1]
808 Mid Tom 2
808 OHH [EXC1]
808 Mid Tom 1
808 Hi Tom 2
808 Cymbal
808 Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
808 Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
808 High Conga
808 Mid Conga
808 Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Std Kick 2
Std Kick 1
Side Stick
Snare Drum 1
Hand Clap
Snare Drum 2
Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat 1
Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat 1
Mid Tom 2
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
30
32
34
Kick 1
Side Stick
Brush Tap
Brush Slap
C2
37
39
Brush Swirl
Brush Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat 2
Brush Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat 2
Brush Mid Tom 2
Open Hi-hat 2
Brush Mid Tom 1
Brush Hi Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1
Brush Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute High Conga
Open High Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Cabasa
Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
42
44
46
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
808 Low Tom 1
808 CHH
808 Mid Tom 2
808 OHH [EXC1]
808 Mid Tom 1
808 Hi Tom 2
808 Cymbal
808 Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
808 Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
808 High Conga
808 Mid Conga
808 Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Cabasa
Open Hi-hat 1
Mid Tom 1
High Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1
High Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
C3 48
50
49
51
52
53
54
56
58
55
57
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
59
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute High Conga
Open High Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Cabasa
C4 60
62
61
63
64
65
66
68
70
67
69
Cabasa
808 Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
808 Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
71
[EXC2]
[EXC2]
[EXC2]
[EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
C5 72
74
73
75
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
808 Claves
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
808 Claves
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
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High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
77
78
80
82
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
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81
83
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
C6 84
86
85
87
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
-----
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
-----
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
-----
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
-----
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
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DR ORCHESTRA
DR GS ROOM
DR GS BRUSH
21
23
24
26
28
29
31
33
35
36
38
40
41
43
45
47
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High Q
-----
-----
-----
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Std Kick 2
22
Bar Chime
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
Close Hi-hat
Pedal Hi-hat
Open Hi-hat
Ride Cymbal
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Concert BD 2
Concert BD 1
Side Stick
Concert SD
Castanets
Concert SD
Timpani F
Timpani F#
Timpani G
Timpani G#
Timpani A
25
27
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Sticks
Square Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Std Kick 2
Std Kick 1
Side Stick
Snare Drum 1
Hand Clap
Snare Drum 2
Room Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat 1
Room Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat 1
Room Mid Tom 2
Open Hi-hat 1
Room Mid Tom 1
Room Hi Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1
Room Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
[EXC7]
30
32
34
Std Kick 1
Side Stick
Brush Tap
C2
37
39
Brush Slap
Brush Swirl
Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat 1
Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat 1
Mid Tom 2
Open Hi-hat 1
Mid Tom 1
High Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1
High Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
42
44
46
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
[EXC1]
Timpani A#
Timpani B
Timpani c
Timpani c#
Timpani d
Timpani d#
Timpani e
C3 48
50
49
51
52
Timpani f
53
54
56
58
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Concert Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
55
57
59
Concert Cymbal 1
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute High Conga
Open High Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Cabasa
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute High Conga
Open High Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Cabasa
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute High Conga
Open High Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low Agogo
Cabasa
C4 60
62
61
63
64
65
66
68
70
67
69
Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
Maracas
Short Hi Whistle
71
[EXC2]
[EXC2]
[EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]
C5 72
74
73
75
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
[EXC3]
[EXC3]
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High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
High Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
Shaker
77
78
80
82
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
[EXC4]
[EXC4]
[EXC5]
[EXC5]
79
81
83
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
C6 84
86
85
87
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
Applause
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
-----
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
-----
[EXC6]
[EXC6]
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Internal Song List
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Practice
Practice
Masterpieces
Sonate No.15
Invention 11
Invention 12
Invention 13
Invention 14
Invention 15
Beyer 15
Openness
Arabesque
Liebestraume 3
Etude, op.10-3
Pastoral
A Small Gathering
Innocence
Je te veux
Valse, op.64-1
Progress
Golliwog'sCakewalk
FantaisieImpromptu
Arabesque 1
Beyer 21
The Clear Stream
Gracefulness
The Hunt
Beyer 25
Beyer 29
Blauen Donau
Beyer 34
Tender Flower
The Young Shepherdess
Farewell
Auf Flugeln des Gesanges
Mazurka No.5
Beyer 38
Beyer 42
Gymnopedie 1
Beyer 46
Consolation
Austrian Dance
Ballad
Etude, op.25-1
Beyer 51
Clair de Lune
Beyer 55
Etude, op.10-5
Beyer 60
Sighing
Dr.GradusAdParnassum
Grande Valse Brillante
La priere d'une Vierge
Course en Troika
To The Spring
Beyer 64
The Chatterbox
Restlessness
Ave Maria
Beyer 67
Beyer 73
Beyer 78
Tarantella
Beyer 81
Angelic Harmony
Gondola Song
The Return
The Swallow
The Knight Errant
Invention 1
Invention 2
Invention 3
Invention 4
Invention 5
Invention 6
Invention 7
Invention 8
Invention 9
Invention 10
Valse, op.64-2
Beyer 90
Radetzky Marsch
Traumerei
Beyer 93
Beyer 98
Moments Musicaux 3
Prelude, op.28-15
Harmonious Blacksmith
Ungarische Tanze 5
Turkischer Marsch(Beethoven)
Nocturne No.2
Beyer 103
Czerny 100- 1
Czerny 100-10
Czerny 100-20
Czerny 100-30
Czerny 100-38
Czerny 100-43
Czerny 100-60
Czerny 100-75
Czerny 100-86
Czerny 100-96
Fruhlingslied
Praludium
Jagerlied
Menuet Antique
Fur Elise
Turkischer Marsch(Mozart)
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Internal Song List
Masterpieces
Standchen
Popular
Songs for Visual
Lesson
Amazing Grace
Londonderry Air
Marchin' In
Humoreske
Blumenlied
■ Beginner’s Course
Mary Had A Little Lamb
Come Birds
Alpenglockchen
Menuett G dur(Beethoven)
Venezianisches Gondellied
Alpenabendrote
Farewell to the Piano
Brautchor
Brindisi
O'sole Mio
The Cuckoo
Preludelight
Old MacDonald Had A Farm
London Bridge
Blue Sky Rag
Late Night Chopin
Sun Daze
Oh! Susanna
Sonata (Mozart)
Aura Lee
Battle of Waterloo
Wiener Marsch
Keepers Tale
Pathetique
Secret Agent
Amazing Grace
Le Coucou
Kismet's Salsa
Roll Over Ludwig
A Prelude To ...
Count On The Blues
One Down And Easy
Bach's A Boppin'
From Matthew's Passion
Hungarian Rag
Paganini Boogie
Fly Free
Menuett G dur(Bach)
Spinnerlied
■ Repertoire Course
Traumerei
Gavotte
Trepak
Heidenroslein
Canon (Pachelbel)
Railroad
Zigeuner Tanz
La Cinquantaine
Csikos Post
Silent Night, Holy Night
Clair De Lune
La Primavera
Dolly's Dreaming Awakening
La Violette
Grandfather's Clock
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Gymnopedie 1
Frohlicher Landmann
Sonatine op.36-1(Clementi)
Sonatine op.20-1(Kuhlau)
Sonatine No.5(Beethoven)
Kids
Old MacDonald Had A Farm
Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star
MaryHadALittleLamb
London Bridge
■ Challenge Course
Hanon
Burgmuller
Beethoven
Chopin
Popular
Salut D'amour
Canon (Pachelbel)
Ombra maifu
Entertainer
Jingle Bells
Silent Night, Holy Night
Joy To The World
Frog Song
Fast Play
Finger Technique
Chord
American Folk Song
Screen Music
Jazz
Annie Laurie
Ave Maria
The Cuckoo
Grandfather'sClock
Greensleeves
Stagecoach
Little Brown Jug
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Attaching the Floppy Disk Drive
When connecting an optional Roland floppy disk drive to the HPi-6, be sure to install the unit as described below.
3. Attach the cord hook, then arrange the cable as
Checking the Parts
Before you begin attaching the floppy disk drive, check that
all the parts were supplied. You will also need to have a
Phillips screwdriver.
shown in the figure.
Floppy Disk Drive
Holder
Cushion
4. Rotate the External Memory connector holder to
the left so that the External Memory connector
faces to the left.
Screw x 4
Cord Hook
5. Connect the floppy disk drive cable to the
External Memory connector (p. 21).
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Attaching the Floppy Disk Drive
External Memory Connector
External Memory
Connector Holder
NOTE
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the
power on all devices before making any connections.
1. Place the floppy disk drive and the cushion on
the holder.
Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk
Inserting a floppy disk
1. With the front of the floppy disk facing up, insert
the disk in the disk drive slot until there is an
audible click.
Eject Button
2. Attach the holder to the underside of the HPi-6
using the included screws (in four places).
Indicator
Floppy Disk
Removing a floppy disk
1. Press the Eject button.
The end of the floppy disk comes out of the slot. Grasp
the edge of the floppy disk and gently pull it out.
NOTE
For the floppy disk drive specifications, refer to the floppy
disk drive Owner’s Manual.
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Music Files That the HPi-6 Can Use
What Are Music Files?
■ About the HPi-6 Sound
Music files contains musical information such as how long the key
Generator
for a corresponding pitch is played, the force applied to the key
The HPi-6 come equipped with GM 2/GS sound generators.
played, and other such information. Performance data is transmitted
to the HPi-6 from music files saved in external memory and played
General MIDI
back without change as songs. This is different than a audio CD,
since the music file does not contain a recording of the sound itself.
This makes it possible to erase certain parts, or to change
instruments, tempos and keys freely, allowing you to use it in many
different ways.
The General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to
provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary designs,
and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices.
Sound generating devices and music files that meets the General
MIDI standard bears the General MIDI logo. Music files bearing the
General MIDI logo can be played back using any General MIDI
sound generating unit to produce essentially the same musical
performance.
Regarding Copyright
Use of the song data supplied with the Data Disk attached to this
product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment
without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.
Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary
copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder.
General MIDI 2
The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 recommendations pick up
where the original General MIDI left off, offering enhanced
expressive capabilities, and even greater compatibility. Issues that
were not covered by the original General MIDI recommendations,
such as how sounds are to be edited, and how effects should be
handled, have now been precisely defined. Moreover, the available
sounds have been expanded. General MIDI 2 compliant sound
generators are capable of reliably playing back music files that carry
either the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo.
■ The HPi-6 Allows You To Use
the Following Music Files
Floppy disks saved on a Roland MT Series, or Roland Piano
Digital HP-G/R/i and KR Series instrument
Roland Digital Piano Compatible Music Files
In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, which does
not include the new enhancements, is referred to as “General MIDI
1” as a way of distinguishing it from General MIDI 2.
Roland’s original music file is made specifically for practicing
the piano. Some follow an instructional curriculum, allowing
for a complete range of lessons, such as “practicing each hand
separately” or “listening to only the accompaniment.”
GS Format
SMF Music Files (720KB/1.44MB format)
The GS Format is Roland’s set of specifications for standardizing the
performance of sound generating devices. In addition to including
support for everything defined by the General MIDI, the highly
compatible GS Format additionally offers an expanded number of
sounds, provides for the editing of sounds, and spells out many
details for a wide range of extra features, including effects such as
reverb and chorus. Designed with the future in mind, the GS Format
can readily include new sounds and support new hardware features
when they arrive. Since it is upwardly compatible with the General
MIDI, Roland’s GS Format is capable of reliably playing back GM
Scores equally as well as it performs GS music files (music files that
have been created with the GS Format in mind). This product
supports both the General MIDI 2 and the GS Format, and can be
used to play back music data carrying either of these logos.
SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) use a standard format for music
file that was formulated so that files containing music file
could be widely compatible, regardless of the manufacturer of
the listening device. An enormous variety of music is
available, whether it be for listening, for practicing musical
instruments, for Karaoke, etc.
*
If you wish to purchase SMF Music Files, please consult the
retailer where you purchased your HPi-6.
SMF with Lyrics
“SMF with Lyrics” refers to SMF (Standard MIDI File) that contains
the lyrics. When Music Files carrying the “SMF with Lyrics” logo are
played back on a compatible device (one bearing the same logo), the
lyrics will appear in its display.
XG lite
The HPi-6 come equipped with GM 2/GS sound generators.
XG is a tone generator format of YAMAHA Corporation, that
defines the ways in which voices are expanded or edited and the
structure and type of effects, in addition to the General MIDI 1
specification. XGlite is a simplified version of XG tone generation
format. You can play back any XG music files using an XGlite tone
generator. However, keep in mind that some music files may play
back differently compared to the original files, due to the reduced set
of control parameters and effects.
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MIDI Implementation Chart
DIGITAL PIANO
Model HPi-6
Date : October 1, 2005
Version : 1.00
MIDI Implementation Chart
Transmitted
Recognized
Remarks
Function...
Basic
Channel
Default
Changed
1
1–16
1–16
1–16
Default
Messages
Altered
Mode 3
x
Mode 3
Mode 3, 4(M=1)
* 2
Mode
**************
Note
Number :
15–113
**************
0–127
0–127
True Voice
Note ON
Note OFF
O
O
O
O
Velocity
*1
*1
After
Touch
Key’s
Ch’s
x
x
O
O
Pitch Bend
O
O
0, 32
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
Bank select
Modulation
Portamento time
Data entry
1
O
*3
*3
*3
5
6, 38
7
O
O
O
Volume
10
O
Panpot
*3
*3
11
O
Expression
Hold 1
Control
Change
64
O
65
O
Portamento
Sostenuto
*3
66
O
67
O
Soft
84
O
Portamento control
Effect1 depth
Effect3 depth
NRPN LSB, MSB
RPN LSB, MSB
*3
91
O (Reverb)
93
O (Chorus)
98, 99
100, 101
O
O
*1
*1
*3
*3
Prog
Change
0–127
**************
O
0–127
: True #
Program number 1–128
System Exclusive
O
O
: Song Pos
: Song Sel
: Tune
x
x
x
x
x
x
System
Common
System
Real Time
: Clock
: Commands
O
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
O
x
O (120, 126, 127)
: All sound off
O
:
Reset all controllers
Aux
Message
O
: Local Control
: All Notes OFF
: Active Sense
: Reset
O (123–125)
O
x
* 1 O x is selectable by Sys Ex.
* 2 Recognized as M=1 even if M=1.
* 3 O x is selectable by Composer Out setting.
Notes
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO
O : Yes
X : No
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO
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Main Specifications
<Disk Drive/Disk Storage>
USB Flash Memory (Optional)
Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)
<Keyboard>
88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action
Keyboard)
Keyboard
Playable
Software
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1)
Roland Original Format Disk (i-format)
Touch
Medium, Heavy, Light, Fixed
Sensitivity
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)
Roland Original Format Disk (i-format)
Save
Whole
Split (split point adjustable)
Keyboard Mode Dual (volume balance adjustable)
Twin Piano
<Others>
Internal Songs
User Memory
Over 170 songs
Manual Drums/SFX
Max. 200 songs on Favorites, 1 User image
25 W x 2
<Sound Generator>
Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite
Rated Power
Output
Max. Polyphony 128 voices
Speakers
Display
12 cm x 2, 5 cm x 2
450 sounds in 5 groups (including 15 drum
sets, 1 SFX set)
Tones
320 x 240 dots graphic color LCD (with backlit)
English/Japanese/Germany/French/Spanish
Temperament
8 types, tonic selectable
2 types
Languages
Stretched
Tuning
Grand staff / G clef staff / F clef staff,
with note name / lyrics / chords/ fingering
Notation
415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz
(adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
Lyrics
Yes (Built-in Display)
Volume, LCD contrast
Master Tuning
Transpose
Control
Key Transpose (-6–+5 in semitones)
Playback Transpose (-24–+24 in semitones)
Damper
Pedals
Soft (function assignable)
Sostenuto (function assignable)
Reverb (10 levels)
Chorus (10 levels)
Damper Resonance (for Piano only, 10 levels)
String Resonance (for Piano only, 10 levels)
Key Off Resonance
Lid (for Piano only, 6 levels)
Hammer Response (for Piano only, 10 levels)
Dynamics
Brilliance, Panel Lock, Replay,
Wonderland/Game, Auto demo,
Visual lesson, DoReMi Course, BMP export,
User image display, V-LINK
Effects
Other Functions
Output jacks (L/Mono, R)
Input jacks (L/Mono, R)
Headphone jack (Stereo) x 2
MIDI In connector x 2
MIDI Out connector
<Composer>
Metronome
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
Connectors
Pedal jack
LCD connector (20 pin)
USB(MIDI) connector
External memory connector
Volume: 10 levels
Pattern: 11 patterns
Sound: 8 types
AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V,
AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Supply
Tracks
5 tracks / 16 tracks
1 song
Power
Consumption
60 W (115 V/117 V/220 V/230 V/240 V)
Song
Cabinet Finish
Simulated Mahogany
Note Storage
Tempo
Approx. 30,000 notes
Quarter note = 10–500
120 ticks per quarter note
1,388 (W) x 425 (D) x 836 (H) mm
Dimensions
(Includingpiano
stand)
54-11/16 (W) x 16-3/4 (D) x 32-15/16 (H)
inches
Resolution
Copy, Quantize, Delete, Insert, Erase,
Transpose, Part Exchange, Note Edit, PC Edit
1,388 (W) x 433 (D) x 1,043 (H) mm
(Includingpiano
stand and
music rest)
Edit
54-11/16 (W) x 17-1/16 (D) x 41-1/16 (H)
inches
Reset, Play/Stop, Rec, Bwd, Fwd, Track Select,
All Song Play, Random Play, Count-in,
Countdown, Marker, Repeat, Tempo Mute
Control
Weight
(Includingpiano
stand)
55.5 kg / 123 lbs
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Main Specifications
Owner’s Manual
Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces
USB Installation Guide
Accessories
Options
CD-ROM (Roland Digital Piano USB Driver)
Power Cord
Headphone Hook
Music Rest (with installation screws)
USB memory
Floppy Disk Drive
*
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/
or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior
notice.
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Index
Drum Set ........................................................................... 46
Dual Performance ............................................................. 51
Dynamics .......................................................................... 50
Numerics
16-track Sequencer ............................................................ 84
A
AC Inlet ...................................................................... 17, 22
Audio Equipment ............................................................. 96
B
Bank Select MSB ............................................................... 99
Basic Operation ................................................................ 23
Performance on Specific Tracks .................................. 70
Recorded Song ............................................................ 70
C
Saving ......................................................................... 74
Center Pedal ............................................................... 27, 82
Clef L ................................................................................ 89
Connecting
Cable of the Music Rest ............................................... 17
Contrast of the Screen ....................................................... 18
Copy ........................................................................... 78–79
Copy (Copying Measures) ................................................ 91
H
Initialization
D
Media .......................................................................... 73
User Memory .............................................................. 87
Initialize User Memory ..................................................... 87
Insert (Inserting Blank Measures) ..................................... 92
Internal Song .................................... 28, 37–38, 54, 67, 111
Internal Song List ............................................................ 111
Damper Pedal ................................................................... 27
Damper Resonance ..................................................... 27, 80
Delete (Deleting Measures) .............................................. 92
Demo ................................................................................ 88
Detailed Settings Screen ................................................... 26
Direction ........................................................................... 95
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K
Split Performance ........................................................ 52
Playing Repeatedly between Markers ......................... 61
Power ON ......................................................................... 18
[Power ON] switch ..................................................... 18, 20
Practice
L
LCD Out Connector .................................................... 17, 22
Lid .................................................................................... 80
Lid (Keyboard Lid) ........................................................... 18
M
MIDI ................................................................................. 97
MIDI Channel (MIDI Transmit Channel) ......................... 98
Music Rest ........................................................................ 17
Marker ........................................................................ 60
Program Change ............................................................... 99
N
Q
Notation Screen ................................................................ 24
O
Original Default Setting .................................................... 87
Re-recording ............................................................... 69
Saving Recorded Performances .................................. 66
Sending Recorded Performance Data to
P
Pattern (Metronome) ........................................................ 58
PC Edit ............................................................................. 94
Pedal ........................................................................... 27, 82
Pedal Cord ........................................................................ 17
Pedal Functions ................................................................ 82
Pedal Jack ................................................................... 17, 22
Percussion Sound ............................................................. 46
a MIDI Device ............................................................. 99
The Five Track Buttons and 16 Tracks ........................ 71
Repeat ............................................................................... 61
Replay ......................................................................... 25, 82
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Index
Resolution ......................................................................... 61
S
Headphone Volume .................................................... 19
Metronome Volume .................................................... 57
Screen
SFX (Wonderland) ............................................................ 29
Songs (Wonderland) ......................................................... 29
Sound Generator ............................................................ 114
Split Performance ............................................................. 52
Wonderland ...................................................................... 28
Write Protect Tab .............................................................. 10
T
Tones (Wonderland) ......................................................... 29
Transmit Channel ............................................................. 98
Transpose ......................................................................... 62
Transpose (Transposing Individual Parts) ....................... 92
U
Undo ................................................................................. 90
USB (MIDI) Connector ............................................... 22, 99
USB Driver ..................................................................... 100
User Image Display .......................................................... 83
User Memory .................................................................... 87
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When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland
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PHILIPPINES
COSTA RICA
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JORDAN
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G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
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JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos
AMR Ltd
Roland Scandinavia Avd.
MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD.
Ground Floor
Musicales
Kontor Norge
FREDDY FOR MUSIC
P. O. Box 922846
Amman 11192 JORDAN
TEL: (06) 5692696
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SINGAPORE 387381
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Todo Musica S.A.
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa
1771
C.P.: 11.800
Montevideo, URUGUAY
TEL: (02) 924-2335
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Zeelandia Music Center Inc.
Orionweg 30
Curacao, Netherland Antilles
TEL:(305)5926866
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EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI
& SONS CO.
Abdullah Salem Street,
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TEL: 243-6399
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TEL: (022) 679 44 19
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25 Rue Jules Hermann,
Chaudron - BP79 97 491
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Santo Domingo,
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TEL:(809) 683 0305
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Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung
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Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: (01) 20-1441
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Av.las industrias edf.Guitar
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TEL: (0262) 218-429
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11 Melle St., Braamfontein,
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TEL: (011) 403 4105
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Caracas, Venezuela
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Mas Musika
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Guayaquil - Ecuador
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OMAN
Theera Music Co. , Ltd.
330 Soi Verng NakornKasem,
New Road, Sumpantawongse,
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND
TEL: (02) 224-8821
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Malatan House No.1
Al Noor Street, Ruwi
SULTANATE OF OMAN
TEL: 2478 3443
FAX: (011) 403 1234
EUROPE
TEL:(593-4)2302364
TEL: (266) 364 609
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.
Royal Cape Park, Unit 24
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: (021) 799 4900
EL SALVADOR
OMNI MUSIC
75 Avenida Norte y Final
Alameda Juan Pablo II,
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,
EL SALVADOR
AUSTRIA
Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.
RUSSIA
MuTek
Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA
TEL: (095) 981-4967
VIETNAM
SAIGON MUSIC
DISTRIBUTOR
(TAN DINH MUSIC)
138 Tran Quang Khai Street
Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City
VIETNAM
QATAR
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio &
Stores)
P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR
Austrian Office
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
TEL: (0512) 26 44 260
TEL: 262-0788
TEL: 4423-554
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ASIA
Roland Iberia, S.L.
Paseo García Faria, 33-35
08005 Barcelona SPAIN
TEL: 93 493 91 00
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SAUDI ARABIA
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Corniche Road, Aldossary
Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar,
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HOLLAND/
LUXEMBOURG
Roland Central Europe N.V.
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel
(Westerlo) BELGIUM
CHINA
Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road
Shanghai 200090, CHINA
TEL: (021) 5580-0800
Casa Instrumental
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11
Ciudad de Guatemala
Guatemala
TEL: (08) 848-4068
SWEDEN
Roland Scandinavia A/S
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE
Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20
TEL:(502) 599-2888
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NEW ZEALAND
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Roland Corporation
Australia Pty.,Ltd.
38 Campbell Avenue
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TEL: (504) 553-2029
P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952
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TEL: (03) 898 2081
TEL: (014) 575811
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Co.,Ltd.
(BEIJING OFFICE)
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili
Chaoyang District Beijing
100011 CHINA
CZECH REP.
K-AUDIO
Kardasovska 626.
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Technical Light & Sound
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Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520,
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TEL: (061) 927-8383
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Musique & Son
Z.I.Les Mangle
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TEL: (2) 666 10529
TEL: (010) 6426-5050
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(GUANGZHOU OFFICE)
2/F., No.30 Si You Nan Er Jie
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Guangzhou 510600, CHINA
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Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,
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TEL: (011) 223-5384
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P.O. Box 180
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Tel: (02) 9982 8266
For New Zealand
Tel: (09) 3098 715
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Galip Dede Cad. No.37
Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10
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97200 Fort De France
Martinique F.W.I.
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TEL: 3916 6200
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Elannontie 5
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020
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HONG KONG
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
Service Division
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen
Wan, New Territories,
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U.A.E.
Zak Electronics & Musical
Instruments Co. L.L.C.
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai,
U.A.E.
UNITED KINGDOM
MEXICO
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.
Atlantic Close, Swansea
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA
SA7 9FJ,
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Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar
de los Padres 01780 Mexico
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Instrumentos Musicales S.A.
Av.Santa Fe 2055
(1123) Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
TEL: (011) 4508-2700
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Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.
Oststrasse 96, 22844
Norderstedt, GERMANY
TEL: (040) 52 60090
TEL: 2415 0911
TEL: (04) 3360715
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: (01792) 702701
TEL: (55) 5668-6699
Parsons Music Ltd.
NICARAGUA
Bansbach Instrumentos
Musicales Nicaragua
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503
Managua, Nicaragua
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,
Kowloon, HONG KONG
TEL: 2333 1863
BARBADOS
NORTH AMERICA
A&B Music Supplies LTD
12 Webster Industrial Park
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados
TEL: (246)430-1100
MIDDLE EAST
GREECE
STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light
155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: 2610 435400
CANADA
Roland Canada Music Ltd.
(Head Office)
5480 Parkwood Way
Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4
CANADA
INDIA
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.
409, Nirman Kendra
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road,
Mumbai-400011, INDIA
TEL: (022) 2493 9051
BAHRAIN
Moon Stores
No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue,
P.O.Box 247, Manama 304,
State of BAHRAIN
BRAZIL
Roland Brasil Ltda.
Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B
Parque Industrial San Jose
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL
TEL: (011) 4615 5666
TEL: (505)277-2557
PANAMA
TEL: (604) 270 6626
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,
Panama City, REP. DE
PANAMA
TEL: 17 211 005
HUNGARY
Roland East Europe Ltd.
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83
H-2046 Torokbalint,
HUNGARY
CYPRUS
Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.
17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia,
CYPRUS
Roland Canada Music Ltd.
(Toronto Office)
170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6
CANADA
INDONESIA
PT Citra IntiRama
J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150
Jakarta Pusat
INDONESIA
TEL: (021) 6324170
CHILE
Comercial Fancy II S.A.
Rut.: 96.919.420-1
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor
Santiago - Centro, CHILE
TEL: (02) 688-9540
TEL: 315-0101
TEL: (23) 511011
PARAGUAY
Distribuidora De
Instrumentos Musicales
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira
Asuncion PARAGUAY
TEL: (595) 21 492147
TEL: (022) 66-9426
TEL: (905) 362 9707
IRELAND
Roland Ireland
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount
Avenue, Dublin 12
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: (01) 4294444
IRAN
MOCO INC.
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad
Tehran, IRAN
U. S. A.
KOREA
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
Cosmos Corporation
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA
TEL: (02) 3486-8855
COLOMBIA
Centro Musical Ltda.
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9
Medellin, Colombia
PERU
Audionet
Distribuciones Musicales SAC
Juan Fanning 530
Miraflores
TEL: (021) 285-4169
TEL: (323) 890 3700
ITALY
Roland Italy S. p. A.
Viale delle Industrie 8,
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: (02) 937-78300
ISRAEL
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons
Ltd.
8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St.
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL
TEL: (03) 6823666
TEL: (574)3812529
MALAYSIA
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA
TEL: (03) 7805-3263
Lima - Peru
TEL: (511) 4461388
As of December 10, 2005 (ROLAND)
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For EU Countries
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.
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
accordance 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 or
television reception, which can be 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:
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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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
For the USA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name : HPi-6
Type of Equipment : Digital Piano
Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S.
Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A.
Telephone : (323) 890 3700
04019301
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
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