r ENGLISH ENGLISH Owner's Manual ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing the Roland G-70 Music Workstation. The G-70 is Roland's most complete arranger keyboard yet, a collection of all major advantages a Roland instrument can offer: perfect accompaniments, high-class sounds, the possibility to expand the number of sounds via an optional expansion board (SRX series), a D Beam controller, virtual harmonic organ bars, professional effects, a Vocal Harmonist, the Cover functions first introduced on Roland's unique DisCover 5 keyboard... There's simply too much to mention in this introduction. Much care has been taken to facilitate access to all those countless functions, which is why the G-70 comes with a fullcolor touch screen and a user interface that walks you through anything you may want to do with your G-70. To get the most out of the G-70 and to ensure many years of trouble-free service, we urge you to read through this Owner's Manual thoroughly. To avoid confusion, let's agree to use the word "button" for all keys on the front panel, and use "key" only when referring to the G-70's keyboard. To save space (and time), let us agree to use the word "song" when referring to Standard MIDI Files. Before using this instrument, carefully read the "Important notes" on p. 11. They provide information concerning the proper operation of the G-70. Be sure to keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. ENGLISH Copyright © 2005 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S.p.a. G-70 Music Workstation Features Features Roland's most comprehensive arranger instrument ever The G-70 is quite simply a superlative instrument with the most advanced and best sound generation technology Roland has to offer. It combines Roland's Virtual ToneWheel technology (derived from our successful VK series) with a superb internal sound source (based on the acclaimed Fantom-X series) and the possibility to expand your sound arsenal using a wave expansion board of Roland's SRX series. part with its own effect section is also provided, allowing you to add external line-level signals (of a sound module, CD player, etc.) to your playing. The signals generated by your singing and/or the Vocal Harmonist can either be added to the signals of the MAIN OUTPUT sockets, or transmitted directly to one or two mixer channels (or additional amplifiers) via the dedicated VOCAL HARMONIST OUTPUT sockets. Superfast Recorder and comprehensive 16-track sequencer The G-70 provides two approaches for recording new song material: a Recorder function with a straightforward REC-START-STOP approach and a fully-featured 16-track sequencer with track-based and detailed microscope editing functions. Like many other functions on the G-70, the Recorder interacts with other sections: you can link a song to each User Program, you can cause any Standard MIDI File to be transposed automatically to a range that allows you to sing with ease, the chords of the songs you play back are recognized automatically and displayed, etc. New interface concept The G-70 was designed from the ground up to put its massive array of functions at your fingertips. The fullcolor touch-sensitive screen and the large number of front-panel buttons usually provide direct access to the available functions, thus doing away with the need to wade through countless menus. Parameters that belong together from a musician's point of view are usually located on the same or adjacent display pages, while setting them has been greatly simplified with respect to earlier arranger instruments. Cover functions and Makeup Tools for Standard MIDI Files and Music Styles Reorchestrating existing Standard MIDI Files and Music Styles has become a breeze thanks to high-quality Song and Style Cover presets and an intuitive, instrumentbased, set of MAKEUP TOOLS parameters that allow you to "revoice" your songs and Styles without spending hours editing single events. The structure of Standard MIDI Files can be changed in real-time thanks to four programmable MARK & JUMP memories, which allows you to play extended versions of prerecorded songs. Finder functions for songs, Music Styles and User Programs Another highlight of the G-70 is the fact that you can work with an almost unlimited number of songs, Music Styles and User Programs (in the internal memory, on memory card or floppy disk). Though there are still factory Music Styles, you can also work with "CUSTOM" links to accompaniments in the internal memory or on memory card, and even select such "external" Styles on the fly. The same high-speed access system is available for Standard MIDI Files (songs) and User Programs. Thanks to the clever Finder databases, the difference between what's internal and what resides in an "external" memory has become almost imperceptible. Adaptive Chord Voicing technology The G-70's Arranger not only boasts a new structure (with 4 accompaniment levels, 4 Intros and 4 Ending phrases) but also relies on a more musical real-time conversion of the chords you play into meaningful accompaniment phrases. Roland's patent-applied-for ACV technology can indeed transpose Music Style parts in such a way as to eliminate unnatural jumps of strings lines, piano chords, etc. Play List function Thanks to the G-70's Play List function, you can program set lists for your performances. The advantage of such song chains is that you won't have to look for the desired songs on stage. Furthermore, you can already prepare the next song while the current one is still running (NEXT SONG function). r Professional Vocal Harmonist Another highlight of the G-70 is its Vocal Harmonist that adds automatic harmonies to your singing, complete with several modes for transforming your (or someone else's) voice. This implies, of course, that you can connect an optional (Roland DR-10 or DR-20) microphone to the G-70. Other signal sources (synthesizers, etc.) can also be connected. Note that a separate EXTERNAL AUDIO IN D Beam controller The G-70 has the acclaimed D Beam Controller* for intuitive song and Style playback control and additional DJ-like effects via movements over an invisible beam of infrared light. And, of course, the BENDER/MODULATION lever is also there, as are sockets for optional footswitches and an expression pedal. (* D Beam technology licensed from Interactive Light, Inc.) 4 G-70 Music Workstation r Features ...and so much more Listing all of the G-70's advantages and functions would take another ten pages, while you must be dying to put it through its paces. That is why we would like to ask you to read this manual from cover to cover. You'll find that the G-70 is quite unlike any other instrument you know. Have fun! 5 G-70 Music Workstation Using the unit safely Using the unit safely Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic The symbol alerts the user to important instructions 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. 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. The G 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 powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. · Before using this instrument, be sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner's Manual. ................................................................................................. · Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. · Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, 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! ................................................................................................ · This instrument, 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. ................................................................................................. · Do not attempt to repair the G-70, 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 distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. ................................................................................................ · Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. ................................................................................................. · Never use or store the G-70 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 · Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are · Humid; or are · Exposed to rain; or are · Dusty; or are · Subject to high levels of vibration. ................................................................................................ · In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all rules essential for the safe operation of the G-70. ................................................................................................ · Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) ................................................................................................. · This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is recommended by Roland. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................. · Make sure you always have the unit placed in such a way that it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. · Do not force the G-70's power cord to 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. r ................................................................................................. · The instrument should only be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the G-70. ................................................................................................. ................................................................................................ 6 G-70 Music Workstation r Using the unit safely · Before using the G-70 in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. ................................................................................................. · The G-70 should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. ................................................................................................. · This unit for use only with Roland keyboard stand KS-12. Use with other stands may result in instability and cause possible injury. ................................................................................................. · Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. ................................................................................................. · Try to prevent cords and cables from be ...