Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “Important safety instructions” (p. 2), “Using the unit safely” (p. 3),
10Contents Copying Sets of User Programs on Disks to the User Memory ...
100Creating and Editing Songs Modifying the Settings of Each PartYou can change the Tones and volume, as well as mute the playback, for each individu
101Creating and Editing SongsIf the following message appearsIf you try to display another screen after you’ve changed the song’s settings for each Pa
102Creating and Editing Songs❍ Step 2 Start RecordingIf necessary, choose a recording method.For more on how to record, refer to p. 102.If you record
103Creating and Editing SongsChanging the Recording Method1. Press the [Menu] button.The Menu screen appears.fig.d-menu1.eps_502. Touch <Rec Mode&g
104Creating and Editing Songs Repeated Recording at the Same Location (Loop Recording)You can record a specified passage over and over, layering soun
105Creating and Editing Songs Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording)You can re-record part of a passage as you listen to a record
106Creating and Editing SongsComposing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer)You can enter a chord progression and choose the places wh
107Creating and Editing Songsyou add an intro, the number of bars corresponding to the length of the intro is inserted automatically.Functions That Ca
108Creating and Editing Songs→”PC” stands for “Program Change,” which is a command that tells an instrument to change the sound it’s using. With songs
109Creating and Editing Songs Correcting Timing Discrepancies (Quantize)You can correct for timing discrepancies in a recorded performance by automat
11Contents Detailed Song Playback Settings ... 141Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs (Play Mode)
110Creating and Editing Songs Deleting Measures (Delete)You can delete a part of a performance measure by measure. When a portion of a performance is
111Creating and Editing Songs Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose)You can transpose specified parts and tracks individually.At Step 3 of “Selecti
112Creating and Editing Songs Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)You can exchange the notes recorded for a particular part with the notes recorded for a
113Creating and Editing Songs Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit)In some songs, the instrument sound changes during the course of the song
114Creating and Editing SongsChanging the Tempo of Recorded SongsYou can change the basic tempo of a composition. The basic tempo was initially set wh
115Creating and Editing Songs Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular MeasureYou can create a tempo change at the beginning of a selected measure. This i
1168. Creating Music StylesCreating Original Styles (User Styles)Although the KR105 features a variety of internal Music Styles, you can also create y
117Creating Music StylesA “Style Composer screen” like the one shown below appears.fig.d-stylecomp.eps_50Selecting the Styles assigned to each part3.
118Creating Music Styles❍ Editing the volume and effect settings for each PartDisplaying the Part settings screen1. At the Style Composer screen, touc
119Creating Music Styles❍ Creating Styles in Auto ModePoints to note when creating songs• Use one of the major, minor, or seventh chords to create the
12 Panel Descriptions 1.[Power] switchPressed to switch the power on and off (p. 16).2. [Volume] knobAdjusts the overall volume (p. 17).3. [Brillianc
120Creating Music Styles7. Touch <From> and <For>, then use the dial to select the measures to be extracted.Touching <Play> at the b
121Creating Music StylesSaving a User StyleYou can save the User Styles you create to floppy disks.With the KR105, you can save Styles to the user mem
122Creating Music Styles7. Touch to select the save-destination number.If a Style name is displayed, a style is already saved to that number.If you
123Creating Music StylesCopying Styles on Disks to the User MemoryYou can take User Styles saved on floppy disks and copy them to user memory.You can
1249. Various SettingsChanging the Settings for One-Touch Arranger Procedure1. Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button to display the Basic scr
125Various Settings Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point (Split Point)This sets the point (the split point) where the keyboard is divided when specify
126Various Settings Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions)You can assign a variety of functions to the lef
127Various Settings* What is the leading bass function?The function that sounds the lowest note of a fingered chord as the bass tone is called “Leadin
128Various Settings Changing the Bend Range (Pedal Setting)The effect of smoothly raising or lowering the pitch of a played note is called the “bende
129Various SettingsWhat is Chord Intelligence?“Chord Intelligence” (p. 37) is the name of the function that recognizes the chords being specified for
13Panel Descriptions21. Main Buttons→ See the Quick Start[Song/File] buttonUse this button to select internal songs or songs from floppy disk (p. 54).
130Various SettingsTouch any one of the icons to choose the tuning system.When playing in a temperament other than equal temperament, you must specify
131Various SettingsPlacing a Marker in the Middle of a MeasureA marker is normally placed at the start of the selected measure, but you can also set i
132Various SettingsChanging the Settings for One-Touch Piano Procedure1. Switch to the Basic screen, or press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.2.
133Various Settings Changing the Tuning (Tuning)1. After performing steps (1)~(3) on p. 132, touch <Tuning> to jump to the following page:2. Pr
134Various Settings Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According to the Force Used to Play the Keys (Hammer Response)You can adjust the timing
135Various Settings Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)You can vary the touch of the keyboard when you play the keys.1. After performing steps (
136Various Settings Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune)“Standard pitch” generally refers to the pitch that is heard when you play middle A. When pe
137Various Settings Turning Off the Beat Indicator (Beat Indicator)The beat indicator normally flashes in time with the metronome, Music Style, or so
138Various Settings Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is Turned Off (Memory Backup)Normally, the various settings revert to their default
139Various Settings Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch Screen)If you’ve been using the touch screen for some time, the pointer may be shifted, makin
14Panel DescriptionsRear Panelfig.panelRear1. Expression pedal jackYou can connect an expression pedal to the KR105 to control the volume.2.Pedal conn
140Various SettingsAutomatically Starting the Quick TourYou can set the instrument so that the Quick Tour starts automatically with no operation requi
141Various SettingsDetailed Song Playback Settings Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs (Play Mode)With the normal setting, GS tones (s
142Various SettingsThe screen may be switched when you press the button while the Lyrics screen is displayed. To have the lyrics displayed again, touc
14310. Connecting External DevicesYou can connect the KR105 to external devices such as audio equipment, MIDI instruments and computer.Connecting Vide
144Connecting External DevicesThis receives MIDI messages that are sent from external MIDI devices. The KR105 receiving MIDI messages can output sound
145Connecting External Devices* Unless the above is set to either “Int” or “Auto,” the KR105’s buttons cannot be used to adjust the KR105’s tempo. Ord
146Connecting External DevicesMIDI SettingsYou can make MIDI settings like those described below.<MIDI Setting><Program Change>❍ Making th
147Connecting External DevicesLocal On: The keyboard and internal sound generator are connected.fig.09-Local Off: The keyboard and internal sound gene
148Connecting External DevicesConnecting to Audio EquipmentWhen you connect the KR105 to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the KR105 throu
149Connecting External DevicesPlaying Audio Equipment Sounds Through the Speakers on the KR105fig.09-1. Turn the volume all the way down on the KR105
15Before You Start PlayingBefore You Start PlayingConnect the Pedal CableInsert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the rear panel of the KR10
150Connecting External Devices Connect to the USB ConnectorYou can connect you computer with a USB cable to the USB connector, located on the left un
151AppendicesTroubleshootingIf you think there’s a problem, read this first.Case Cause/RemedyThe power doesn’t come onIs the power cord connected and
152AppendicesAppendicesThe tuning or pitch of the keyboard or song is off Have you set transpose? (p. 73)Are the settings for the “Temperament” and “S
153AppendicesAppendicesAccompaniment tempo becomes unstableIn certain cases, such as when playing Music Styles on floppy disks, the accompaniment may
154AppendicesAppendicesTempo of recorded song or metronome is offIf you select an internal song in which the tempo changes during the song, and then r
155 Appendices Error Messages IndicationMeaning Error 00:Due to copyright protection, the file cannot be saved as an SMF. Also, the file cannot be sav
156 Appendices Tone List [Piano] Grand Piano1PianoStringsPiano ChoirPro StageHarpsichordVintage EPVibraphoneHarpsi.DoublMarimbaSteel DrumsHonky-tonk 2
157AppendicesFunk Gt.Funk Gt.2Overdrive GtDistortionGtFeedback Gt.Gt.HarmonicsGt.FeedbackGS Ac.BassGS Fing.BassPicked BsFretless Bs.Slap BassSlap Bass
158AppendicesDrum Set List* -----: No sound.* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.R&B Snare
159Appendices* -----: No sound.* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.272829313335303234212322394
16Before You Start PlayingBefore You Start PlayingOpening/Closing the LidTo open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly, and slide it away from yo
160Appendices* -----: No sound.* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.272829313335303234212322394
161Appendices* -----: No sound.* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.272829313335303234212322394
162AppendicesSFX Set List* -----: No sound.* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.272829313335303
163AppendicesEffects ListDisplay DescriptionGS Chorus 1Applies a light chorus effect with slowundulationsGS Chorus 2Applies a light chorus effect with
164AppendicesChord List* ● symbol : Indicates the constituent note of chords.* ★ symbol : Chord shown with an “★”can be played by pressing just the ke
165Appendices* ● symbol : Indicates the constituent note of chords.* ★ symbol : Chord shown with an “★”can be played by pressing just the key marked w
166AppendicesInternal Song List[Masterpieces]Sonate No.15Liebestraume 3Etude, op.10-3Je te veuxValse, op.64-1Golliwog'sCakewalkFantaisieImpromptu
167AppendicesParameters Stored to Internal MemoryParameters Stored in the User Program→ “Saving Performance Settings (User Program)” (p. 93)Parameters
168AppendicesMusic Files That the KR105 Can UseWhat Are Music Files?Music Files contain information describing the details of a musical performance, s
169AppendicesFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonSystemReal TimeAuxM
17Before You Start PlayingBefore You Start PlayingAbout the AdjusterWhen you move the KR105 or if you feel that the pedals are unstable, adjust the ad
170AppendicesMain Specifications* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change with
171IndexNumerics16-Track Sequencer 99AA.Bass 47AC inlet 15AccompanimentStart and Stop 43Sync Start 43Adjuster 17Arranger basic screen 47Arranger Confi
172IndexSong 57Finger Numbers 64Floppy Disk 85Format 85[Fwd] button 55GGeneral MIDI 168General MIDI 2 168GS 168GS Format 168HHammer Response 134Harmon
173IndexPhones jack 17Piano 20Piano Screen 19Pickup 84Pitches 64Play Mode 141Play/Stop 55Playing 54All of the internal songs 54At a fixed tempo (Tempo
174IndexSoft pedal 16Solo 100Song Search 57Song/File 54Sostenuto pedal 16Sound Effects 22Sound Generator 168Specifications 170Split 51Split Point 125S
As of April 26, 2005 (RES)InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Rolanddistributor in your cou
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18Before You Start PlayingBefore You Start Playing Using the Headphone HookWhenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them onthe headpho
19Before You Start PlayingBefore You Start PlayingMain Screens Piano ScreenImmediately after the power is turned on, the Piano screen like the one be
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOV
201. PerformancePlaying the KR105 Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano)You can create the optimal settings for a piano performance with the press of a single
21PerformancePerforming with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)The KR105 comes with a many built-in instrument sounds and effects. This lets you enjoy
22Performance2. Touch a tone name to select the tone.You’ll hear the tone you’ve selected when you play the keyboard.You can use the dial to scroll th
23Performance3. Touch <Drums> or <SFX> to display the “Drums” or the “SOUND EFFECT” screen.fig.d-drum.eps_60Each note of the keyboard wil
24Performance Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search) You can search for tones that match the conditions you set for instrument or musical s
25PerformancePerforming with Multiple Sounds Layered Together (Layer)Two tones sounding together when you press a single key is referred to as a “laye
26PerformancePlaying Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split)Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing diff
27PerformanceUsing Layer and Split Performance SimultaneouslyTurning on either Layer Performance or Split Performance allows you to divide the keyboar
28PerformanceAdding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the KR105.Reverb makes it sound as if you are
29PerformanceCancelling the Effect4. Press the [Reverb] button, and watch the indicator light go out.The reverb effect is eliminated.KR105.book Page
3 Using the unit safely 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual...
30PerformanceApplying Effects to the Sound (Effects)You can apply a wide range of different effects to the notes you play on the keyboard.1. First, pr
31PerformanceCancelling the Effect6. On the “Effects” screen, touch <OFF> to switch off the effect.7. Touch <Exit> to return to the Tone s
32PerformanceUsing the MetronomeThe KR105 features a built-in metronome. During playback of the song and accompaniment, the metronome plays at that te
33Performance Changing the Metronome Settings❍Adjusting the TempoYou can adjust the tempo of the metronome. The tempo of the metronome changes automa
34Performance❍ Changing How the Metronome Beat (Pattern) SoundsYou can set the metronome to play at even smaller intervals.1. On the Metronome screen,
352. Automatic AccompanimentMusic Styles and Automatic AccompanimentWhat is automatic accompaniment?Automatic accompaniment is a function that provide
36Automatic AccompanimentPerforming Using Automatic Accompaniment (One-Touch Arranger)Here’s how to create the settings for Automatic Accompaniment.fi
37Automatic Accompaniment About ChordsA chord is produced when several notes are played simultaneously. Chords are indicated by the pitch of the fund
38Automatic Accompaniment Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder)Whenever you are not sure how a certain chord is fingered, you can display the notes
39Automatic AccompanimentSelecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)You can select a variety of different Music Styles by pressing the Music Style bu
4 013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for th
40Automatic Accompaniment Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles (Style Search)You can search for Music Styles that match the tempo of the song, m
41Automatic Accompaniment Selecting Music Styles on DisksYou can play other User Styles saved to floppy disks or User memory (p. 121).fig.panel2-31.
42Automatic AccompanimentPlaying Only Music Style Rhythm PatternsYou can also play only the rhythm patterns of Music Styles.1. Select a Music Style (p
43Automatic AccompanimentStarting and Stopping the AccompanimentPressing the One Touch Program [Arranger] button activates Sync Start for the accompan
44Automatic AccompanimentSelect the Intro/Ending Type <2>.Now when you specify a chord with the keyboard, a short intro is played, and the accom
45Automatic AccompanimentNow a short Ending is played, and the accompaniment stops.❍ Stopping at the Same Time the Button is Pressed1. Press the [Star
46Automatic AccompanimentModifying an AccompanimentWhen you use Automatic Accompaniment, you can easily add Fill Ins to the accompaniment patterns, ch
47Automatic Accompaniment Changing Accompaniment Patterns in the ScreenYou can change accompaniment patterns in intros, fill-ins, endings, and so on
48Automatic Accompaniment Changing the Instrumental Makeup of Music Styles (Style Orchestrator)You can change the arrangement of an accompaniment. Th
49Automatic AccompanimentAdding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part (Melody Intelligence)You can add harmony to the notes you play on the keyboard.While an
5 Important notes 291b In addition to the items listed under “Important safety instructions” (p. 2) and “Using the unit safely” (p. 3), please read a
50Automatic AccompanimentPlaying Sounds in the Left Hand (Lower Tone)Normally, when using Automatic Accompaniment in a performance, sounds are not pro
51Automatic AccompanimentPlaying the Piano with Accompaniment Added (Piano Style Arranger)Usually with Automatic Accompaniment, you play chords on the
52Automatic AccompanimentAdjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part (Balance)You can adjust the volume balance between the accompaniment and the keybo
53Automatic Accompanimentfig.d-partbal2.eps_60This shows the volume balance between each of the keyboard’s Tones when layer performance (p. 25) or spl
543. Song PlaybackPlaying a SongNow, let’s try practicing while playing back internal songs, commercial music files, and songs on floppy disk.You can
55Song Playback2. Touch the name of the song to be played back.You use and the dial to select songs.Playing back3. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.Th
56Song PlaybackWhen Selecting Songs in Folders1. Touch the folder name.2. Touch < > at the bottom left of the screen.After a moment, a list of s
57Song Playback Using Keywords to Search for Songs (Song Search)You can search for songs that match the conditions you set regarding the song tempo o
58Song PlaybackThe selected character appears in the middle of the screen.Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC>
59Song PlaybackRegistering the Songs You Like (Favorites)You can register songs you are currently practicing or enjoy playing to “Favorites,” allowing
6 562 • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precau-tions.• Some c
60Song Playback Removing Songs From FavoritesThis deletes registered songs for Favorites.1. In the Song Selection screen, select Favorites for the ge
614. Practice FunctionsWith the KR105, you can enjoy practice using a variety of functions.Displaying ScoresThe KR105 can display scores not only for
62Practice Functions3. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.Playback of the song begins, and the score advances along with the progression of the performa
63Practice Functions Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds (Touch the Notes)In the Score screen, you can have notes played by touching the notes on th
64Practice Functions Making Detailed Settings for the Score DisplayYou can change the part appearing on the score display and change the manner in wh
65Practice Functions Saving Scores as Image DataYou can take scores that are displayed on the KR105 and save them to floppy disks. You can also use s
66Practice FunctionsAdjusting the TempoThis changes the song and Music Style tempos.If songs seem difficult to play at their original speed, you may f
67Practice Functions2. Touch for the Performance Pad to which the function is assigned, then select “Tap Tempo.”3. Touch <Exit>; the tempo is
68Practice FunctionsMatch the Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In)When you’re playing along with a song, you can listen to the tempo before you s
69Practice FunctionsMuting Some Parts Before Playing (Track Buttons)With commercially available music files for piano lessons, the part for each hand
7 Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KR105 Intelligent Piano.Apart from allowing you to achieve authentic pian
70Practice FunctionsSetting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker)By setting markers at points in a song that you want to practice repeatedly, you can
71Practice Functions Playback from a Marker Location1. At the marker screen, touch the measure number of the marker you want to go to. Playback will
72Practice FunctionsMoving Markers A and B without Changing the Interval Between Them1. On the Marker screen, touch or in the middle of the screen
73Practice FunctionsTransposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back (Transpose)By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance
74Practice FunctionsEach time you press or , it transposes the key by a semitone.When you touch , a value of “0” is set.You can also use the dial
755. Recording and Saving the PerformanceYou can easily record performances using the five track buttons.A recorded performance can be played back to
76Recording and Saving the PerformanceRecording a New Song (New Song)This records keyboard performances without the use of the internal songs or Autom
77Recording and Saving the PerformanceStart Recording5. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.A two-bar count-in plays, then recording starts.Even without
78Recording and Saving the PerformanceRecording With AccompanimentTry recording a performance along with the Automatic Accompaniment.Settings for Reco
79Recording and Saving the PerformanceTrack buttons assignments for recorded performancesPerformances that have been recorded using Automatic Accompan
8Introduction How To Use This Manual The KR105 Owner’s Manual consists of three volumes, Quick Start , Owner’s Manual, and the USB Install Guide
80Recording and Saving the PerformanceRecording Along with a SongTry recording along with internal songs and songs on floppy disk.Here, record your ri
81Recording and Saving the PerformanceListening to the Recorded Performance7. Press the [ (Reset)] button, then press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.The
82Recording and Saving the PerformanceErasing Recorded PerformancesYou can use the following method to delete a recorded performance.1. Hold down the
83Recording and Saving the Performance2. Touch <Rec Mode>.A screen like the one shown below appears.3. Touch <Rec Stop> to switch betwee
84Recording and Saving the PerformanceRecording Songs Starting with PickupsYou can record songs that start with pickup beats (songs that start on a be
85Recording and Saving the PerformanceUsing Floppy DisksYou can use the KR105’s disk drive to save songs to floppy disks and listen to commercial musi
86Recording and Saving the Performance1. Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive.2. Press the [Song/File] button.3. Touch <File>.A “Song File
87Recording and Saving the PerformanceSaving SongsA recorded performance is discarded when you switch off the power or choose another song. Storing re
88Recording and Saving the PerformanceDetermining the name of the song to be saved4. Touch <Rename>.The following “Rename screen” appears.fig.d-
89Recording and Saving the PerformanceSelecting the tone compatibility format (when saving to disks)8. Touch <KR> or <MT>.Some Tones are u
9 Contents Using the unit safely ...3 Important notes...
90Recording and Saving the PerformanceDeleting Saved SongsThis deletes songs that have been saved on floppy disks, or to Favorites. To delete a song o
91Recording and Saving the PerformanceCopying Songs on Disks to FavoritesYou can take songs saved on floppy disks and copy them to Favorites.You can a
92Recording and Saving the Performance Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to DisksSongs that’ve been saved to Favorites can be copied onto floppy disks
936. User Program RegistrationSaving Performance Settings (User Program)Any collection of settings, including those describing the current status of y
94User Program RegistrationUser Program RegistrationCalling Up Saved User ProgramsYou can easily call up settings saved to the [User Program] button.1
95User Program RegistrationUser Program RegistrationDetermining the save destination6. Touch <Disk> or <User>.Touch <Disk> if you ar
96User Program RegistrationUser Program RegistrationDeleting Saved User Program SetsYou can delete individual User Program sets saved to floppy disks
97User Program RegistrationUser Program Registration Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User Memory to DisksYou can take User Program sets sa
98User Program RegistrationUser Program RegistrationSimultaneously Switching User Program and Transmitting PC NumbersYou can have PC (Program Change)
997. Creating and Editing SongsMultitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)Multitrack recording allows you to listen to previously recorded
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