User manual ROLAND G-70

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 becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed out of the reach of children. ................................................................................................. · Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. ................................................................................................. · Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. ................................................................................................. · If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage. · Disconnect the power cord. · Disconnect all cords coming from external devices. · Remove the music stand. ................................................................................................. · Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet. ................................................................................................. · Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the power cord from the outlet. ................................................................................................. · Should you remove screws, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally. ................................................................................................. 7 G-70 Music Workstation Contents Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1. Panel descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2. Setting up and demo songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Switching the G-70 on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Internal Memory Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Switching off the G-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Recording your music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Recording with Style backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Listening to your song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Recording without accompaniment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Adding more parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Saving your song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 4. About the Keyboard modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Arranger, Piano and Organ modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Split and Whole modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using the SPLIT Keyboard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Using WHOLE mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Switching parts on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Interactive demo of the G-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The main page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3. Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The general idea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Playing to an automatic accompaniment. . . . . . . . . 25 Professional transitions: Fill In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Intro & Ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Selecting Music Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Changing the tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5. Using the performance functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Pitch Bend and Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Transposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Setting the transposition interval via the display . . . . . .58 Global Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Using the Keyboard parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Playing with an Upper and/or Lower part . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Alternating between sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Selecting sounds for the Keyboard parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Drumming on the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Selecting sounds from an SRX expansion board . . . . . . . 32 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key Touch (velocity sensitivity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Tune. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aftertouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSIGN SW buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the D Beam Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using optional footswitches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 60 61 61 62 64 67 Using the Harmonic Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 If you like a registration... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 About the MANUAL field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using just one organ sound and bass pedals . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using a "beat box" with the organ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 FC7 PEDAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Hold Footswitch (Sustain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Foot Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Expression (Foot Pedal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Scale Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 6. Additional Arranger/Style functions . . . . . . . . . . .74 Playback functions (Style Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Starting a Music Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Stopping Style playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 About Sync Start & Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Working with the Music Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 If the desired registration is not displayed... . . . . . . . . . . 36 To save time... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using the Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Selecting other Style divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Other ways of selecting Arranger patterns . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Bass Inversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Playing back songs (Standard MIDI Files) . . . . . . . . . 38 Quick location of the song you need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Starting playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Other practical playback functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using the Song Cover function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Minus One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Melody Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Using the Style Cover function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Saving a Style with a COVER alteration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 One Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Ignoring certain One Touch settings (Hold) . . . . . . . . . . .78 Programming your own One Touch settings (WRITE) . . .79 Vocal Harmonist function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adding harmonies to your singing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Who specifies the harmonies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Not convinced so far? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Voice-FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Auto Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using the Vocoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Automatic transposition (Singer Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Displaying Lyrics and chord information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Displaying scores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 More refined Arranger settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Chord recognition area (ZONE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Arranger Type (chord mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Arranger Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Intro & Ending Alteration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Dynamic Arranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 r Tempo-related settings (Arranger Options) . . . . . . . 81 Style Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 TEMPO CHANGE (RITARD and ACCELER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Working with `external' Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Using the CUSTOM memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Programming CUSTOM assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Disk User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 8 G-70 Music Workstation r Contents Style Finder: quickly locating Styles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Quick location of the Style you need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Editing the Style Finder information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Using the Makeup Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 General procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOUND EDIT for sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOUND EDIT for Drum Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRUM INSTR EDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 126 127 128 128 129 7. Advanced Keyboard part functions . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Upper 3 Split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Tuning Upper2: Coarse Tune and Fine Tune . . . . . . . 90 Portamento for UP1 and UP2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Portamento Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Portamento Mode: Mono/Poly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Saving your modified song or Style . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 11. Editing the Vocal Harmonist parts . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Singer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Voice-FX settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Auto Pitch settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Vocoder settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Small settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Ensemble settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 12. More refined song functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Using the Fade-In/Out function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Programming MARK & JUMP locations . . . . . . . . . 139 Working with the Song Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Locating files with the Song Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Editing the Song Finder information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Editing an Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Lower Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Tone Edit: editing Keyboard parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 8. Using the mixer functions & effects . . . . . . . . . . 95 Mixing Keyboard parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Volume and status of the Style parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Editing the Keyboard effects processors . . . . . . . . . . 97 Reverb for Keyboard parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Chorus for Keyboard parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Using the multi-effects processor (Multi-FX). . . . . 100 Selecting another MFX type and editing it. . . . . . . . . . .100 Linking Multi-FX type selection to the Upper1 part (Upper 1 M-FX Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Effects for Songs and Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Reverb for Style/Song parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Chorus for Style/Song parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Play List function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Programming Play Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing Play Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Play Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Managing Play Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 146 148 148 Using the individual outputs and audio inputs . . . 102 Output assign (PART OUTPUTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Using the audio inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Using the Mastering Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Mixing Vocal Harmonist signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Reverb, Delay and Chorus effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 13. Editing Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Adding Lyrics to a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Exporting Lyrics data as text file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 14. Using the 16-track sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 About the sequencer's main page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 General considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Example 1: Recording a song from scratch . . . . . . 154 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 9. Working with User Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Saving your settings to a User Program . . . . . . . . . 110 Selecting User Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Choosing User Programs manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Selecting User Programs with [DOWN][UP] . . . . . . . . . .112 Working with the User Program Finder. . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Quick location of the User Program you need. . . . . . . .113 Selectively loading User Program settings (User Program Hold) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Bypassing the AUTO FILL function (Fill In On User Program Change) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Example 2: Adding tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Saving your song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Editing 16-track songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Easy editing and useful functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Editing one or several tracks (TRACK EDIT) . . . . . . . . . . 159 Editing song data using Microscope Edit . . . . . . . . 174 General notes about MICRO EDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Editing events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Other edit operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Automatic functions for User Programs . . . . . . . . . 115 Song Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Linking a MIDI Set to a User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 User Program Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Editing User Program Finder information. . . . . . . . 117 Editing the User Program Finder information . . . . . . . .117 Editing an Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 15. Programming Styles (Style Composer) . . . . . . . . 178 Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Recording Styles from scratch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Starting the Style Composer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clearing the RAM memory (Initialize Style) . . . . . . . . . Getting ready for the first track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving your Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording other tracks and divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muting tracks while recording others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 179 180 183 184 184 184 184 Music Assistant functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Creating new Music Assistant registrations . . . . . . . . . .121 Editing Music Assistant registrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Saving a Music Assistant entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Auditioning your Style and adding more tracks . . 183 10. Song and Style Makeup Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Mixing Song or Style parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Using existing Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Starting with all tracks of an existing Style . . . . . . . . . 185 Copying individual Style tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 9 G-70 Music Workstation Contents Editing Styles on the fly via additional recordings 187 Adding notes in realtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Adding controller data in realtime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Adding or changing settings of existing parts. . . . . . . .187 Expression, Panpot, Reverb, Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 Changing the preset tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Style Track Edit functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Editing individual Style events (Style Micro Edit) . 197 General notes about STYLE MICRO EDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Editing events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Other edit operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 16. Disk/Media functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 The how-to's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Loading data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Saving data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Rename functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Import User Program function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 17. Archiving data using a computer (USB) . . . . . . . 211 Backing up all of the G-70's data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Just in case... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 18. MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 The how-to's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Accessing the MIDI functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Working with presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Editing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Editing MIDI parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Keyboard, Style, Song parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 MIDI System parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 MIDI Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Writing a MIDI Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220 Using MIDI Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220 MIDI Set selection at power-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 19. Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Using V-LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 General settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Touch Screen Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Initializing the G-70 (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 20. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 21. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Installing a wave expansion board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 How to install a wave expansion board . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Accessing the `Patches' of SRX-series expansion boards via MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 MFX and IFX types and parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 22. MIDI Implementation Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 r 23. Chord Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 10 G-70 Music Workstation r Important notes In addition to the items listed under "Using the unit safely" on p. 6, please read and observe the following: Power supply · Do not use this instrument on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). · Before connecting the G-70 to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices. · 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 accessible. Placement · Using the G-70 near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this instrument or move it further away from the source of interference. · This instrument may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use it in the vicinity of such receivers. · Observe the following when using the unit's floppy disk drive. For further details, refer to "Before using floppy disks (handling the floppy disk drive)". · Do not place the unit near devices that produce a strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers). · Install the G-70 on a solid, level surface. · Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the drive is operating. · Do not expose the G-70 to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the G-70. · To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the G-70 in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture. · Do not allow objects to remain on the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound. · Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. · When connecting/disconnecting cables, grasp the connector itself--never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable's internal elements. · A small amount of heat will radiate from the G-70 during normal operation. This is perfectly normal. · To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the G-70's volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially late at night). · When you need to transport the G-70, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials or a flightcase. · Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the G-70. About the touch screen · Wipe off stains on the touch screen using ethanol, but do not allow the ethanol to soak into the joint of the upper fume and the bottom glass, for it may otherwise cause peeling or malfunction. Do not use organic solvents or detergents other than ethyl alcohol (ethanol). Before using floppy disks (handling the floppy disk drive) · Install the G-70 on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure the installation does not exceed the permissible range: upward, 2°; downward, 18°. · Avoid using the G-70 immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage floppy disks. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it. · To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive--it will click into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT button firmly. Do not use excessive force to remove a disk which is lodged in the drive. · Never attempt to remove a floppy disk from the drive while the drive is operating (the indicator is lit); damage could result to both the disk and the drive. · Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down. · To prevent damage to the disk drive's heads, always try to hold the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force. · To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only floppy disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins or any other foreign objects inside the drive. Maintenance · For everyday cleaning wipe the G-70 with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the instrument thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. · Never use benzene, thinner, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation. Repairs and data · Please be aware that all data contained in the instrument's memory may be lost when it is sent for repairs. 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. Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Handling floppy disks · Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin magnetic coating. 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: · Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk. · Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas. Additional precautions · Please be aware that the memory contents can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction or the improper operation of the instrument. · Use a reasonable amount of care when using the G-70's buttons, other controls and jacks/connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. 11 G-70 Music Workstation Important notes · Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range: 10°~50°C (50°~122°F). · Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers. · Floppy disks have a "WRITE" tab which can protect 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 data onto the disk. Rear side of the disk WRITE (you can save data to the disk) · Do not allow cards to become wet. · Do not disassemble or modify the cards. · Never remove the memory card or turn off the power while an operation ­such as reading or writing data or formatting­ is being performed on the memory card. Doing so can destroy the data on the memory card and/or render the memory card itself unusable. · If you affix the write-protect label to the write-protect area of a SmartMediaTM card, you will not be able to format the card or write data to it. If you wish to format the card or write data to it, do so without the label affixed. For details on the write-protect sticker, refer to the owner's manual for your memory card. Protect tab PROTECT (you cannot save data) · Disks containing important performance data for this instrument should always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the PROTECT position) before you insert them into the drive of another device. · The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. If the label comes loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk. · Put the disk back into its case for storage. · If you attempt to format a card or write data to it when the writeprotect label is affixed, an error message will appear. In that case, either insert another card or remove the write-protect label. · At power-on, do not remove/insert a card while the G-70 is updating its internal data (wait until the messages "Song database checking..." and "User Program database checking..." have disappeared). · Never turn on the power when a memory card is inserted partway into the slot. Doing so will damage the data in internal memory. Memory cards usable with the G-70 · The G-70 can use commercially available CompactFlash and SmartMedia memory cards. You can purchase such cards at a computer shop or digital camera dealer. · Memory cards you purchase must meet the following conditions. · Power supply voltage: 3,3V · Capacity: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB (2GB and 4GB only with Microdrive) · The G-70 cannot use cards of types other than the above. Memory Backup · If the power to this unit is not switched on for an extended period of time, the contents of memory will be lost and the unit will revert to its factory defaults. To avoid the loss of important data that has been placed in memory, a backup of your data should be periodically created (see p. 211). Before using memory cards · Some data cards are equipped with a PROTECT switch, which when turned on protects your data from accidental erasure. (The G-70 also has such a switch.) It is recommended that the switch be kept at the ON position and switched to OFF only at the times you wish to write new data onto the card. Liability and copyright · Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting or the like in whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance or the like) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law. · Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. Roland assumes no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit. On Off r · This unit's memory card slot accepts CompactFlash and SmartMediaTM (3.3V) memory cards. Microdrive storage media are compatible. (You need a commercially available adapter plug for SmartMediaTM cards.) · Carefully insert the memory Card all the way in--until it is firmly in place. · Never touch the terminals of the memory card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty. · CompactFlash and SmartMedia (3.3V) cards 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: ­25~85°C). · SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corp. · Compact Flash and are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation and licensed by CompactFlash association. Roland Corporation is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlashTM and CF logo trademarks. · All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 12 G-70 Music Workstation r Front panel 1. Panel descriptions Front panel Note: You can press and hold most buttons to jump to an associated display page. MASTER VOLUME D RECORDER PLAY LIST NEXT MINUS SONG ONE 16 TRACKS SEQUENCER F D BEAM DJ GEAR SFX INST CTRL A DEMO MIN MAX TOP BWD FWD PLAY/STOP REC BALANCE / B ACCOMP KEYBOARD E 8 BEAT 16 BEAT STYLE LIVE BAND ROCK DISCO DANCE CONTEMP G MARK & JUMP 1 2 3 4 EXT SOURCE BALL ROOM JAZZ BLUES 50's & 60's BOSSA SAMBA LATIN WORLD C MIN MAX A MASTER VOLUME knob Use this knob to set the G-70's global output volume (all sections). The setting of this knob also determines the volume in the headphones you may have connected. B BALANCE knob This knob allows you to set the balance between the Arranger or song parts ("ACCOMP") and the solo sounds ("KEYBOARD"). C EXT SOURCE knob Use this knob to set the volume of an audio source (a synthesizer, MP3 player, etc.) connected to the EXTERNAL SOURCE sockets on the G-70's rear panel. D RECORDER section [PLAY¥LIST] button: Press this button to access the display where you can select a list of songs to be played back, edit existing lists, program new ones, etc. When the indicator of this button lights, [|], [º], [], [PLAY÷STOP¥®÷ª] are used to control playback of the current song. Hold down [PLAY¥LIST] while pressing [MINUS¥ONE] to select the demo mode. [NEXT¥SONG] button: You can already load a new song while the current Standard MIDI File is still playing. If you want the Recorder to start playback of the newly selected song automatically, press this button. If the [PLAY¥LIST] button lights, this button allows you to select the next song of the selected List. [MINUS¥ONE] button: Press this button to switch off the part you want to play (or sing) yourself. The part to be muted is selectable (page 41). [16-TRACK¥SEQUENCER] button: Press this button to access the G-70's sequencer (MIDI recorder). This sequencer goes way beyond anything you may know from previous Roland arranger instruments (see p. 153). [|], [º], [], [PLAY÷STOP¥®÷ª]: These buttons allow you to return to the beginning of the current song, "rewind" or "fast-forward" in one-measure steps and to start and stop playback of the selected song. Press the [REC¥] button to record a new song (see p. 52). E STYLE section These buttons allow you to select one of the twelve Music Style families. The button of the selected family lights. F D Beam controller This controller allows you to influence the timbre of the notes you play, to control song playback and to create some unique effects. All you need to do is move your hand up/down or left/right above the two "eyes". The buttons below it allow you to assign the desired function to the D Beam controller. See p. 64. G MARK JUMP section These buttons ([1]~[4]) allow you to jump to one of four stored locations inside the currently selected song. You can program the desired locations for songs that do not yet contain them. 13 G-70 Music Workstation Panel descriptions H ASSIGN SW I STYLE CONTROL INTRO MAIN END/RIT BASS INVERSION SYNC START STOP J USER PROGRAM SET LIST HOLD DOWN UP 1 2 1 FADE IN FADE OUT VARIATION 2 3 4 AUTO FILL IN CANCEL START/STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 H ASSIGN SW section [ASSIGN¥SW¥1] and [ASSIGN¥SW¥2] are assignable buttons. You can use them to directly access frequently used functions that are only available via the function menu. The ASSIGN SW assignments belong to the settings that can be written to a User Program. If you don't change their assignment, they can be used to trigger the FADE IN and FADE OUT functions. I STYLE CONTROL section Use these buttons to select the desired Music Style pattern and to start/stop Music Style playback (see p. 25). J USER PROGRAM section These buttons allow you to select the desired User Program (registration memory). You can also select the previous ([DOWN]) or next ([UP]) User Program. By pressing these two buttons simultaneously, you leave the User Program environment. The [HOLD] button allows you to ignore several settings of subsequently loaded User Programs (see p. 114). L MUSIC ASSISTANT K LCD CONTRAST P M LYRICS & SCORE SONG STYLE MAKEUP TOOLS Q N EFFECTS SONG STYLE MENU R O DISK & MEDIA EXIT S K LCD CONTRAST knob Use this knob to adjust the display's contrast if it is difficult to read. The display itself is a touch screen and therefore needs to be clear at all times (so that you know what you are doing). Note: The display may take some time to warm up. That is why you may have to change the contrast several times after powering on. r L MUSIC ASSISTANT button Press this button to access the MUSIC ASSISTANT environment where you can select Music Style registrations for a given song you want to play. You can also program your own Music Assistant registrations. M LYRICS & SCORE button Press this button if you want the lyrics contained in the songs to appear in the display. At the same time, the chords of the notes played by the song parts will also be displayed. This, however, is information that is "extracted" (derived) in realtime by the G-70. This function can even display the notes of the selected part as a score. N EFFECTS button This button provides access to the display pages where you can set the effects parameters of the G-70's parts. O DISK & MEDIA button Press this button if you wish to save/load data from the internal memory, a floppy disk or PCM/CIA card. You will also find data management functions here, like deleting files, formatting floppies or cards, etc. (page 202). P COVER button This button provides access to pre-programmed templates that allow you to quickly modify a song's or Music Style's character. Press it once or twice to select the Song or Style level. See pages 41 and 76. Q MAKEUP TOOLS button Press this button to modify the settings of the current song or Music Style, if the pre-programmed Cover settings do not provide what you're looking for. See page 124. 14 G-70 Music Workstation r Front panel R MENU button Press this button to call up a menu that provides access to more in-depth G-70 functions you may only wish to set from time to time. S EXIT button Press this button to return to the previously selected display page or the G-70's main page. T TYPE CHORUS 16' 5-1/3' 8' 4' 2-2/3' 2' 1-3/5' 1-1/3' 1' U MODE HARMONIC BAR SONG TEMPO METRO NOME TAP REVERB PANPOT PART PAGE SLOW STYLE FAST VOLUME EFFECT DBEAM M.INT MBS LW 2 LW 1 UP 3 UP 2 UP 1 PAGE DEFAULT T Assignable sliders These sliders can be used as virtual harmonic bars (when the [HARMONIC¥BAR] button lights). In that case, refer to the footage indications above the sliders for their specific function (page 33). Note: The HARMONIC BAR function is only available for the following parts: UP1, LW1 and MBS. There are also three buttons that allow you to specify the part group whose settings you want to change: [PART] (Keyboard parts), [STYLE] (Arranger parts) and [SONG] (recorder parts). V The TYPE buttons, finally, are used to select the parameter that can be changed using the sliders (reverb or chorus send level, stereo position or volume). U TEMPO section [METRONOME] button: Press this button to switch the internal metronome on or off. The remaining buttons allow you to set the tempo of the metronome, the Arranger or the recorder/ sequencer. DATA ENTRY NUMERIC PAD (PUSH) Note: You can press and hold most buttons to jump to an associated display page. X FINDER SONG STYLE Z VOICE TALK VOICE FX VOCAL HARMONIST HARMONY VOCODER EFFECTS INPUT GAIN OVER DEC INC USER PRG AUTO PITCH SINGER SMALL ENSEMBLE OFF MAX OFF MAX OFF MAX MIN MAX Y W EASY SETTING ARR ORGAN PIANO KBD MODE SPLIT a PIANO E.PIANO KEYBOARD CHR PERC ORGAN TONE ACCORDION A.GUITAR E.GUITAR BASS STRINGS SRX EXPANSION WHOLE VOCAL BRASS SAX TRUMPET WIND SYNTH PAD ETHNIC PERCUSS SFX DRUMS HARMONIC BAR V DATA ENTRY section The dial can be used to set the value of the parameter field that is currently highlighted. Turn it to scroll through the available settings. You can also press it to call up a numeric key pad that allows you to enter the desired value by pressing the corresponding fields in the display. To change the selected value in small steps, press [DEC] (lower value) or [INC] (higher value). The [ß][][®][] buttons are used to select a parameter for editing (something you can also do by pressing the corresponding display field). While the main page is displayed, the [DATA÷ENTRY] dial and [DEC]/[INC] buttons also allow you to set the tempo. W EASY SETTING section This key pad allows you to reconfigure the G-70 by pressing just one button: [ARR] (use the Arranger in split mode), [ORGAN] (the name says it all) and [PIANO] (assign a piano sound to the entire keyboard). See also page 56. X FINDER section Press one of these buttons to quickly locate songs ([SONG]), Music Styles ([STYLE]) or User Programs ([USER¥PRG]) in the internal memory, on floppy disk or an external memory card. See pages 38, 86 and 112. Y KBD MODE section Press the [SPLIT] button if you want to play different sounds with your left and right hands (page 56). (It is even possible to add a second split point, see page 90.) 15 G-70 Music Workstation Panel descriptions Press the [WHOLE] button to assign one or several sounds to the entire keyboard (without a split). See page 56. Z VOCAL HARMONIST section The buttons and knobs in this section are used to set the Vocal Harmonist function, the microphone level and the effects applied to the signals received via the Vocal Harmonist MIC INPUT socket. See page 42. a TONE section The TONE buttons allow you to select one of 16 internal Tone families. You can then use the display to specify the desired sound within that family. The [SRX¥EXPANSION] button is only available after you install an optional wave expansion board into the G-70. Note: SRX sounds can be assigned to the following Keyboard parts: UP1/2/3, LW1/2 and MBS. Press the [HARMONIC¥BAR] button to activate the "Harmonic Bar" section whose sound can be set using the assignable sliders (T) that double as virtual harmonic bars. b KEYBOARD PART TONE ASSIGN c ONE TOUCH d TRANSPOSE e TONE EFFECTS f 1 MBS LW 2 LW 1 UP 3 UP 2 UP 1 2 3 4 MULTI MELODY FX INTELL CANCEL PART ON/OFF r b KEYBOARD PART section The TONE ASSIGN buttons are used to specify the Keyboard part you wish to assign a different sound to page 29. "Keyboard parts" are the parts you can play yourself. The G-70 contains many other parts that are played "automatically" by the Arranger or Recorder. The PART ON/OFF buttons allow you to switch the desired Keyboard parts on and off. c ONE TOUCH section These buttons allow you to select the desired One Touch memory. There are four memories per internal Music Style and the 120 Custom memories. They work a lot like the User Programs, because they assign different sounds and effects settings to the Keyboards parts and carry out some other changes. See page 78. d TRANSPOSE section These buttons allow you to transpose the G-70 up ([]) or down ([]) in semitone steps. You can also specify which parts are to be transposed (page 58). If neither button lights, no manual transposition is used. e TONE EFFECTS section Press the [MULTI¥FX] button to add a different effect to the Keyboard parts (page 100). (This processor is also available for the D Beam and the MELODY INTELL parts.) Press the [MELODY¥INTELLIGENCE] button (so that it lights) to add an automatic counter-melody (second and third voice) to your solos or melodies (see p. 76). f V-LINK button Press this button to take advantage of the G-70's VLINK functionality for controlling video material via certain performance functions and the right-most keys on the G-70's keyboard. By using V-LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects can be easily linked to and made part of the expressive elements of a performance. By connecting the G-70 to an optional Edirol DV-7PR or V-4, you can switch images in synchronization with music or use the G-70's performance functions or right-most keys to switch clips, control playback speed, etc. 16 G-70 Music Workstation r Front panel g h g BENDER/MODULATION lever When pushed towards the back of the G-70, this lever will add modulation to the notes of the Keyboard parts you are playing at that time. Move it to the left or right to temporarily lower or increase the pitch of the Keyboard part notes you are playing. For the HARMONIC BAR sounds and the sounds of the TONE [ORGAN] family, you can use the Modulation axis to alternate between the fast and slow Rotary speeds. i h Floppy disk drive This is where you can insert 2DD or 2HD floppy disks for external storage of your Music Styles, Recorder songs and MIDI Sets. Press the eject button to remove the disk from the drive. Note: Do not remove the floppy disk while the G-70 accesses the disk (to load/save data, etc.). Doing so may damage both the floppy disk and the drive's head. i PHONES socket The G-70 comes with a headphone socket. Be sure to connect high-quality headphones to this socket (Roland RH-200, RH-50 or RH-25, optional). 17 G-70 Music Workstation Panel descriptions Rear panel (left side) A FC7 PEDAL B HOLD FOOTSWITCH C FOOT SWITCH D FOOT PEDAL THRU E MIDI OUT IN F G PCMCIA H INTERNAL MEMORY PROTECT I VIDEO OUTPUT A FC7 PEDAL socket This is where you connect an optional FC-7 footswitch unit that allows you to start, stop and select Style divisions by foot. The functions of this foot switch unit are programmable (and apply to the entire G-70). B HOLD FOOTSWITCH socket An optional DP-2, DP-6, or BOSS FS-5U footswitch connected to this socket can be used for holding the Keyboard-part notes. (The Melody Intell part can also be sustained in this way.) This function is also referred to as "Sustain" or "Damper". C FOOT SWITCH socket Connecting an optional DP-2, DP-6 or FS-5U to this socket allows you to control an assignable function by foot. D FOOT PEDAL socket Connect an optional EV-5, EV-7 or BOSS FV-300L expression pedal to this socket to control the volume of one or several parts or another parameter by foot. E MIDI THRU/OUT/IN sockets These sockets allow you to connect the G-70 to external MIDI devices for a variety of applications: receiving song data in realtime from an external sequencer, transmitting your playing (and the data of the song you are playing back) to an external sequencer, using the G-70 as master keyboard in your MIDI setup, etc. (right side) Note: The MIDI functions can be accessed via the G-70's Menu (page 214). Frequently used MIDI settings can be written and recalled as "MIDI Sets". F USB port The USB port can be used for archiving purposes and MIDI data transfer from/to a computer. G PCMCIA slot This is where you can insert a memory card (PCMCIA, CompactFlash, SmartMediaTM or Microdrive). Memory cards that are not PCMCIA cards can only be inserted if you use an appropriate adapter (available at your computer store). See also the precautions on p. 12. H INTERNAL MEMORY PROTECT switch This cap hides a switch that allows you to lock ( , protect) and unlock ( ) the internal memory. See page 21. I VIDEO OUTPUT socket Connect this socket to the appropriate input of your TV or monitor. In that case, the lyrics of songs that contain such information and the note information extracted in realtime (page 49) will be displayed on screen even if the [LYRICS&SCORE] button does not light (in which case the lyrics, chords and notes no longer appear in the G-70's display). Note: The signal format (PAL or NTSC) can be set via a MENU function. J K L M N O r J METRONOME LEVEL knob and OUT socket The G-70's metronome signals can be transmitted to the METRONOME OUT socket. You can connect headphones (Roland RH-200, RH-25 or RH-50) to this socket. This is useful for a drummer, for example (as "Click Track"). Use the METRONOME [LEVEL] knob to set the metronome volume in the headphones. K EXTERNAL SOURCE/AUDIO IN L/R sockets This is where you can connect the audio outputs of an external signal source (CD/MP3 player, synthesizer, etc.). If the source has 1/4" outputs, you either need adapter plugs (1/4" RCA/Cinch) or Roland PJ-1M cables. These inputs are only suitable for linelevel signals. Note that they are stereo (with a left and right channel). If you only connect one cable to "L" (or "R"), the signal is only audible on the left (or right) channel. The volume of the signal received via these inputs can be set with the C EXT SOURCE knob. 18 G-70 Music Workstation r Front panel L VOCAL HARMONIST section INPUT switch: If you connect a microphone to the INPUT socket, set this switch to "MIC". To try out the Vocal Harmonist function for other signals (guitar, external synthesizers & modules, CDs, MDs, etc.), set this switch to "LINE". Note: For the "LINE" setting to work with electric guitars or basses, you need to connect such instruments to an effects pedal or rack effect (in bypass mode) and connect the effect's output to the INPUT socket. INPUT socket: This is where you can to connect an optional microphone (like a Roland DR-10 or DR-20) or other external signal source you wish to process using the G-70's Vocal Harmonist facility. This is a combo socket to which you can connect either a balanced XLR or unbalanced 1/4" jack. (The socket does not provide phantom power.) Note: The INPUT socket is mono. M OUTPUT section DIRECT R/L sockets: When you first switch on the G-70, these audio outputs are not used (all signals are sent to the MAIN R & L/MONO sockets). You can, however, assign any desired signal to these sockets (page 102). MAIN R & L/MONO sockets: These sockets need to be connected to an external amplifier, mixing consoles, etc. Depending on whether you are also using the Vocal Harmonist OUTPUT sockets (see above), the present sockets either transmit only the music generated by the Arranger, Recorder and Keyboard parts or both the tone generator's and Vocal Harmonist's signals. Note: If you can/want to use only one channel on your external amplifier, connect the L/MONO socket to its input. For optimum sound quality, we recommend working in stereo, though. OUTPUT R & L sockets: If connected to a mixing console, amplifier, etc., these sockets transmit the signal received via the INPUT socket and processed with the G-70's Vocal Harmonist facility. If no jacks are connected here, the Vocal Harmonist signals are transmitted via the OUTPUT sockets (see below). N POWER ON button Press this button to switch the G-70 on and off. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the power switch, then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Refer to "Switching the G-70 on/off" on p. 21. O AC socket This is where you need to connect the supplied power cord. 19 G-70 Music Workstation Setting up and demo songs 2. Setting up and demo songs You must be dying to try out your new G-70 to see what it is capable of. We'll get to that in a minute. But first we need to connect it. Connections The G-70 does not contain internal speakers. You therefore need to connect it to an external amplifier (Roland's KC series, for example) or use optional headphones (Roland RH-25, RH-50 or RH-200, for example). Be sure to switch off both the G-70 and the external devices you want to connect before making or breaking audio and/ or MIDI connections. If you do not have access to the sound system of the venue where you are performing, ask the local engineer to set the volume to the minimum level. Mixing console, keyboard amplifier, active speakers --OPTIONAL-- Dynamic microphone (select "MIC") Other signal source (select "LINE") [Microphone: DR-10 or DR-20] *Connect the microphone using an unbalanced mono 1/4" or a balanced XLR jack. Expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7) d Rolan CD/MP3 player, etc. Keyboard amplifier, active speakers, etc. Stereo headphones To wall outlet Footswitches (DP-2, DP-6, or BOSS FS-5U) AC MAIN R, L/MONO DIRECT R, L VOCAL HARMONIST OUTPUT VOCAL HARMONIST INPUT EXTERNAL SOURCE METRONOME OUT FOOT PEDAL FOOT SWITCH HOLD FOOTSW. r