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RD-600
Digital Piano
December 2, 1997
Sequencing with the RD-600 Digital Piano
The RD-600 features 128 high quality sounds including Patches from our popular voice expansion board, the
VE-RD1. In addition to the many live performance parameters included in the RD-600, it can also function as a
16-Part multi-timbral synthesizer for sequencing applications. This allows you to create elaborate arrangements
using the rich sounds and effects built into the RD-600 with an external sequencer. This document will focus on
sequencing with the RD-600 and also using and editing the effects parameters. First, we will go over the
connections and setup necessary to operate the RD-600 with your sequencer. Next, we will select instruments for
your sequence and begin the recording process. Finally, we will discuss how to apply effects to the instruments
and save these settings. This document is intended to be a supplement to the Owner's Manual. The manual
contains detailed explanations and instructions for all functions of the RD-600. It is highly recommended that you
read the manual in its entirety in order to use the RD-600 to its fullest potential.
I. Connections
Before we start to sequence, there are a couple of setup procedures to complete so the RD-600 can properly
communicate with your sequencer. First, connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the RD-600 to the MIDI IN
of the sequencer or MIDI interface. Then, connect another MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the sequencer or
MIDI interface to the MIDI IN of the RD-600.
II. Setting up for Sequencing
Before you start sequencing, it is a good idea to initialize the current setup so all of the parameters are at a
default setting. It is also necessary to turn the local off to disable the internal sound source of the RD-600. This
will alleviate any problems of duplicate notes when recording your sequenced parts. Use the following procedure
to initialize the current setup and turn local control off:
1) Press EDIT.
2) Press both GROUP buttons simultaneously. Press PAGE E three times followed by YES twice to initialize
the current setup.
3) Press the INT LOWER and UPPER buttons above the sliders in the PART SWITCH/LEVEL section so they
are not lit.
NOTE: Now that we have turned off the local control for the RD-600, you will need to enable MIDI Thru
(sometimes referred to as Soft Thru or MIDI Echo) on your sequencer. Without this setting, you will not be
able to hear any sound when you play the RD-600.
III. Selecting Instruments for the Parts
The RD-600 is 16 part multitimbral meaning it can play 16 different instruments (Parts) at one time. A sequencer
can be used to record these Parts. Any of the RD-600’s 128 instruments can be assigned to each of the 16 Parts.
Use the following procedure to select instruments for the Parts:
1) While holding EDIT, press SPLIT.
2) Press the PAGE F button.
3) Use the INC/DEC buttons to select Part 1.
4) Press GROUP A or B followed by the TONE CATEGORY and VARIATION buttons to select the desired
instrument. The instrument that you select will be briefly displayed on the LCD.
5) Repeat steps 3 and 5 to select additional instruments for Parts 2 through 16.
NOTE: Most sequencers will allow you to choose instruments directly from the sequencer with a message
referred to as program change. Please refer to the back cover of your RD-600 Owner’s Manual for the Patch
names and corresponding program change numbers. In addition, some programs even contain the Patch
names of various Roland products. Contact the manufacturer of your software program for more information.
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VII. Applying Reverb and Chorus
Adding reverb to a part will create an ambiance to a sound. It can give you the feeling of playing in a concert hall.
Chorus can broaden the sound, adding depth and luster to a Part. The following chart lists the parameters
available for editing:
REVERB
CHORUS
Type
Room1, Room2, Stage1, Stage2, Hall1, Hall2
Delay and Pan-Delay
Level
The level of the chorus effect.
Level
Time
The level of the reverb effect.
Sets the length of time the reverb will continue.
Rate
Depth
The speed of the chorus effect.
Sets the depth that the chorus will
modulate.
HF Damp
Sets the frequency that the high range will be cut.
Adjusts the amount of times the delay will repeat.
PreDelay
Feedback
Output
Adjusts the amount of time before the
chorus effect begins to sound.
Adjusts the amount of chorus sound that
is returned or fed back into the chorus.
Determines how the chorus and reverb
will be connected before being sent to the
output.
Delay
Feedback
Use the following procedure to change the Reverb settings:
1) While holding EDIT, press the REVERB button repeatedly to step through the different parameter settings
listed above.
2) Use the INC/DEC buttons to change the values for these settings.
Use the following procedure to change the Chorus settings:
1) While holding EDIT, press the CHORUS button repeatedly to step through the different parameter settings
listed above.
2) Use the INC/DEC buttons to change the values for these settings.
Now that you have defined the overall Reverb and Chorus settings for this setup, use the following procedure to
define the Reverb and Chorus amount for each Part in your sequence:
1) While holding EDIT, press SPLIT.
2) Press the PAGEF button.
3) Use the INC/DEC buttons to select the desired Part.
4) While holding EDIT, press REVERB or CHORUS to display the Reverb or Chorus Amount parameter.
5) Use the INC/DEC buttons to set the effect amount for the currently selected Part.
VIII. Saving the Setup
All of the changes thus far are only in temporary memory. This means that the changes will revert back to their
original settings if the RD-600 is turned off or if a new Setup is selected. We must write the settings to a Setup in
order to retain them for future use. Use the following procedure to save your settings to an Internal Setup:
1) Press EDIT so it is lit.
2) Press both GROUP buttons simultaneously.
3) Use the INTERNAL TONE CATEGORY and INTERNAL TONE VARIATION buttons to select the desired
Setup destination.
4) Press INC/YES.
Use the following procedure to recall the saved Setup:
1) Press both GROUP buttons simultaneously.
2) Use the INTERNAL TONE CATEGORY and INTERNAL TONE VARIATION buttons to select a Setup.
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IX. Customizing The Keyboard
Here are some extra features available to help you in the operation of the RD-600:
Use the following procedure to set the RD-600 to power up with your current Setup:
1) While holding EDIT, press SPLIT.
2) Press the PAGE F button three times to select Powerup Mode.
3) Press INC/YES to change DEFAULT to LAST.
There is a Control Channel setting in the RD-600 that will allow you to change Setups with a MIDI program
change message. Use the following procedure to set the Control Channel:
1) From the Powerup Mode page, press the PAGE F button three times to select Control Ch.
2) Use the INC and DEC buttons to select a MIDI channel that will not be used in your sequence (i.e. Channel
16). If you set the Control Channel to a channel that you are using, you may inadvertently change your Setup
instead of the desired Patch.
NOTE: Sending a program change from 1-64 to MIDI Channel 16 will now change entire Setups.
3) To disable the Control Channel function press INC and DEC simultaneously.
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