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Roland HPi-6 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 3 Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 6), and “Important Notes” (p. 9). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
  • Page 4 Listening To Learn What Kinds of Songs are Included The HPi-6 features over 170 internal songs in a wide range of musical genres, from piano practice songs to pops. Listen to Phrases with a Variety of Instrument Sounds ➜...
  • Page 5 After recording your own performance, you can then save it within the HPi-6’s internal memory. This is convenient, as the saved performances are not deleted even when the HPi-6’s power is turned off. You can also easily select performances that have been saved in the piano. Wonderland p.

  • Page 6: Using The Unit Safely

    • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

  • Page 7: Using The Unit Safely

    012a • Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged;...
  • Page 8 Doing so may cause your hand to be pinched or injured. 118c • Always keep the following parts including with the HPi-6 and small components that may be removed out of the reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion of these parts. Included Parts •...

  • Page 9: Important Notes

    During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

  • Page 10: Additional Precautions

    • Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
  • Page 11 • Close the external memory cover when using the External memory for extended periods. * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corpo- ration. * XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    When connecting a computer to the USB connector, be sure to read the USB Installation Guide. This describes the procedure for installing the driver needed to connect via USB. * For more on system requirements, refer to the “USB Installation Guide.” However, note that the HPi-6 is not compatible with Mac OS 9.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    List Screen ... 26 Detailed Settings Screen ... 26 Messages... 26 About the Pedals... 27 Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions!...28 Playing in a Wonderland of Sound... 28 Learning the Basics of Reading Music (DoReMi Course) ... 30 DoReMi (Pitch Training) ... 31 Note and Rest (Rhythm) ...
  • Page 14 Contents Adding Variety to Your Performances ...44 Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano) ... 44 Performing with a Variety of Tones ... 45 Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects... 46 Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) ... 47 Applying Effects to the Sound...
  • Page 15 Playing the HPi-6 with a MIDI Sequencer/Recording the HPi-6’s Performance Data to a MIDI Sequencer ... 97 Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound Module by Playing the HPi-6... 97 Making MIDI-Related Settings... 98 Selecting the Transmit Channel (Transmit Channel)... 98 Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard (Local Control) ...
  • Page 16 Attaching the Floppy Disk Drive ... 113 Music Files That the HPi-6 Can Use ... 114 The HPi-6 Allows You To Use the Following Music Files ... 114 About the HPi-6 Sound Generator ... 114 MIDI Implementation Chart ... 115 Main Specifications ...

  • Page 17: Before You Begin Playing

    Setting Up for Performing ■ Attaching the Music Rest The music rest of the HPi-6 contains a liquid crystal display screen. Use the following procedure, and handle the music rest with care. Secure the music rest in place by turning the included screws (at two points).

  • Page 18: Opening And Closing The Lid

    NOTE Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when opening or closing the lid. If small children will be using the HPi-6, adult supervision should be provided. NOTE To prevent accidents, the lid must be closed when transporting the piano.

  • Page 19: Connecting Headphones

    HPi-6. Attaching the Headphone Hook Press and twist the headphone hook included with the HPi-6 into the hole in the bottom left of the HPi-6 (refer to the figure below). Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure the headphone hook.

  • Page 20: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Power ON Front Panel [Power ON] switch Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 18). [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume (p. 18). One Touch [ ] button Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 44).
  • Page 21 (p. 97). * There’s also a MIDI In connector on the rear panel of the unit. You cannot use both MIDI In connectors at the same time. The HPi-6 will not function properly when two MIDI In connectors are used simultaneously.

  • Page 22: Music Rest

    (p. 97). There’s also a MIDI In connector on the bottom panel of the unit. You cannot use both MIDI In connectors at the same time. The HPi-6 will not function properly when two MIDI In connectors are used simultaneously.

  • Page 23: Basic Operation And The Main Screen

    Basic Operation and the Main Screen Basic Operation The HPi-6 is operated mainly by pressing the button for the function you want to use, then using the cursor button and [ Button How It Is Used Use the up, down, left, and right consisting of two or more pages, pressing the switches the screen displayed.

  • Page 24: Basic Screen

    HPi-6. You can display notations not only for the internal songs, but also for SMF music files and performances recorded with the HPi-6 as well. From any other screen, pressing the [ display the Notation screen.
  • Page 25 You can change the following settings in the “Notation+Settings” screen. fig.ScoreOption2-e Pedal When <Replay> is selected, you can start and stop playback of the song data by pressing the left pedal (p. 82). When <PageTurn> is selected, you can turn the pages of the notation by pressing the pedals.

  • Page 26: List Screen

    Basic Operation and the Main Screen ■ List Screen fig.d-ToneSelect-e_50 This type of list screen will appear when you select songs, or tones. In this screen, use the item. The selected item turns orange. In the “song selection” screen, the selected song is indicated by the black background.

  • Page 27: About The Pedals

    Functions (Pedal)” (p. 82). About the Adjuster When you move the HPi-6 or if you feel that the pedals are unstable, adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as follows. • Rotate the adjustor to lower it so that it is in firm contact with the floor.

  • Page 28: Try Out The Hpi-6'S Lesson Functions

    Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions! Playing in a Wonderland of Sound “Wonderland” allows children to experience a variety of sounds and internal songs with easy operation and enjoyable animation. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. fig.d-Menu-e_50 Press the cursor button to select <Wonderland>, then press the...
  • Page 29 In this game, you try to the tone name, chords, and Game rhythms that you hear. Try playing as you view the screen. When you have finished with Wonderland, press the [ “Wonderland” screen. Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions! ] button in the...

  • Page 30: Learning The Basics Of Reading Music (Doremi Course)

    Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions! Learning the Basics of Reading Music (DoReMi Course) In the “DoReMi Course,” even those unable to read music can study the basics of reading music and the keyboard through games and music. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

  • Page 31: Doremi (Pitch Training)

    After finishing the practice, you can press the to check the finger movements slowly, one note at a time. Selecting <Description> in the Menu screen and pressing the [ button prompts a description of the thumb-under technique. Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions! cursor button cursor button...

  • Page 32: Splitting The Keyboard Into Two Sections For Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano Mode)

    Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions! Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four- Hand Performances (Twin Piano Mode) You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers. Even when playing in tandem, its easy to see whether or not the two players’ performances are matching.

  • Page 33: Taking A Lesson While Playing A Two-Person Game (Twin Piano Game)

    ■ Taking a Lesson While Playing a Two-Person Game (Twin Piano Game) The HPi-6 features an ear training game that makes use of the Twin Piano function. You can enjoy games such as listening to notes played in the left part of the keyboard...

  • Page 34: Playing Songs Using The Lesson Functions (Visual Lesson)

    Playing Songs Using the Lesson Functions (Visual Lesson) You can enjoy your practices with the HPi-6’s Lesson function (Visual Lesson). Play along with the accompaniment, and your score appears in the display showing how well you played. In addition, in the Check screen you can see the results shown as notation, allowing you to confirm just what you played.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Song

    After reading the message in the screen, press the [ The song accompaniment begins. Play along with the accompaniment. When you have finished playing, your score appears in the display. Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions! (Play/Stop)] button. (Metronome)] button. Start Measure This sets the starting measure.

  • Page 36: Displaying The Menus

    Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions! Checking the Performance Press the [ ] button. The results of your performance is shown in the musical notation in the Check screen, like that below. fig.d-VisualLesson-2-e Rhythm (Blue) The timing of the accent was off.

  • Page 37: Practicing With Internal Songs And Songs On External Memory

    Not only can you practice the songs prepared for use in Visual Lesson, you can also practice other HPi-6 internal songs and songs saved on external memory. When practicing songs saved on external memory, be sure to have the external memory connected to the HPi-6’s External Memory connector first.

  • Page 38: Listening To The Songs

    (optional; sold separately). Listening to the Internal Songs The HPi-6 features a variety of internal songs. The internal songs are categorized into “Practice,” “Masterpieces,” “Popular,” and “Kids” genres. fig.panel-SongSelect-e Selecting the Song Press the [ (Song)] button.

  • Page 39: Stopping Playback

    Stopping Playback Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The [ (Play/Stop)] button’s indicator goes off, and playback of the song stops. Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song. Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song. You can check the notes of all of the internal songs in the Notation screen.

  • Page 40: Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play)

    Listening to the Songs ■ Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play) You can play back the internal songs and songs in external memory continuously. fig.panel-AllSong-e Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ button. fig.d-AllSongPlay-e_50 Press the cursor up or down button to change the setting. Setting Explanation Random Play...

  • Page 41: Listening To Music Files Or A Song That Was Saved On External Memory

    Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on External Memory This procedure is used to play back commercially available music files and songs saved on optional external memory and floppy disks connected to the External Memory connector. You can also play the keyboard along with the song playback. Connect the optional external memory or floppy disks drive to the External Memory connector.

  • Page 42: Registering The Songs You Like (Favorites)

    “Favorites” as the genre in the “song selection” screen. Since songs registered to the “Favorites” are not deleted when you turn off the HPi-6’s power, you will find it convenient to register the songs you often listen to here in the “Favorites.”...

  • Page 43: Removing Songs From Favorites

    Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [ button. The selected song is registered to “Favorites.” Now you can select the registered song by selecting “Favorites” for the genre in the “Song Selection” screen. ■ Removing Songs from Favorites Press the [ (Song)] button.

  • Page 44: Adding Variety To Your Performances

    • The “Natural Grand” sound is automatically selected. • Reverb depth is set to “4.” • The chorus function is turned off. ] button. ] button, the HPi-6 will switch to the The notation for the currently selected song is displayed in the screen.

  • Page 45: Performing With A Variety Of Tones

    Performing with a Variety of Tones The HPi-6 contains 450 and more different tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons. Tone Group: Piano, E.Piano, Organ, Strings, Others Press any one of the Tone buttons to select a tone group.

  • Page 46: Playing Percussion Instruments Or Sound Effects

    Adding Variety to Your Performances Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects You can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects like sirens and animal sounds. Press the Tone [Others] button. Use the cursor button to select a rhythm set such as <DR STANDARD>...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

    Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard. Press the [Key Touch] button. Each time you press the [Key Touch] button, the button’s indicator changes color while the touch is switched. fig.d-keytouch-e Indicator Setting Medium...

  • Page 48: Applying Effects To The Sound

    Adding Variety to Your Performances Applying Effects to the Sound ■ Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) By applying the reverb effect you can produce a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as though you were performing in a concert hall. fig.d-Effect2-e Press the [Reverb] button.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Sound (Brilliance)

    Press the cursor up or down button to adjust the amount of chorus applied. Setting Explanation No chorus effect is applied. The chorus effect is applied. 1–10 The effect deepens as the value is increased. Press the [ ] button to close the “Effect” screen. ■...

  • Page 50: Adding Liveliness To The Sound (Dynamics)

    Adding Variety to Your Performances ■ Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics) You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ button.

  • Page 51: Playing Two Sounds Layered Together (Dual)

    Playing Two Sounds Layered Together (Dual) Simultaneously playing two sounds when one key is pressed is called “Dual Performance.” Simultaneously press two of the Tone buttons. Both of the button indicators will light. Of the two buttons, the sound of the left button will be “Tone 1,”...

  • Page 52: Playing Different Sounds In The Right And Left Hand (Split)

    Adding Variety to Your Performances Playing Different Sounds in the Right and Left Hand (Split) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split Performance.” The boundary key is called the “Split Point.” fig.splitpoint-e …...

  • Page 53: To Switch From Split To Dual Performance

    The red mark at the <Split> icon in the Menu screen turns gray. Enabling Split Performance When Dual Performance is Already Enabled By enabling Split Performance while the HPi-6 is already in Dual Performance mode, you can then split the keyboard into left and right sections, while also having two tones play in the right side.

  • Page 54: Practicing

    Playing Along with Songs You can play along with a song stored internally in the HPi-6 or on external memory. You can mute the sound of the part you want to play, and play that part yourself. This makes it easy to practice hands separately.

  • Page 55: Changing The Volume Balance Of The Accompaniment And Keyboard (Balance)

    Stopping the song Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The indicator for the [ stops. Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song. Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song. If a screen like the following is displayed If you select a different song after already having recorded, edited (p.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Tempo

    Practicing Adjusting the Tempo This changes the song tempo. If songs seem difficult to play at their original speed, you may find it helpful to first practice with the tempo slowed down. Then, after becoming more familiar with the song, you can practice it at a gradually faster tempo.

  • Page 57: Using The Metronome

    Using the Metronome The HPi-6 contains a versatile metronome function. While a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the corresponding tempo and time signature (Beat). fig.panel-Metronome-e Press the [ (Metronome)] button. The button’s indicator will blink according to the time signature (Beat), and the metronome will sound.

  • Page 58: Adding A Count To Assist Your Timing

    Practicing Item Setting Click, Voice (Japanese) (“1,” “2,” “3” in Japanese), Sound Voice (English) (“1,” “2,” “3” in English), Animal, Triangle & Castanets, (dotted half note), (dotted quarter note), (dotted eighth note), Pattern (sixteenth note), Double (note added to back beat of the first beat), Triple (added notes sound the first beat as a triplet), Shuffle (notes added to create a shuffle) On (The [...
  • Page 59 Press the cursor left or right button to select the setting you want to make. Item Specifies what type of count will Count Mode be added. Countdown Specifies the count-down Sound sound. Specifies the track or part that Countdown will determine the beginning of Track the performance when adding a countdown.

  • Page 60: Assigning Markers To A Song For Repeated Practice

    Practicing Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated Practice You can add markers within a song so that you can move to a marked measure, or play back repeatedly between two markers. fig.panel-Repeat-e Before you begin, select the song in which you want to assign markers (p. 38, p. 41). Accessing the Marker Screen Press the [Count/Marker] button to display the “Count”...

  • Page 61: Assigning A Marker In The Middle Of A Measure (Resolution)

    Moving an Assigned Marker After adding markers to a song, you can then move to the location where Marker A is set by holding down the (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button. To adjust the location of marker B, hold down the the [ (Bwd)] or [ Moving to the Location of an Assigned Marker...

  • Page 62: Changing The Key Of The Keyboard Or Song Playback (Transpose)

    Practicing Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback (Transpose) By using the “Transpose” function, you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, if a song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can use this function to play it in an easier key.

  • Page 63: Recording Your Performance

    Multitrack recording on 16 tracks Memo Songs you record are discarded if you select another song, or turn off the power of the HPi-6. Save important performances to the “Favorites” or to external memory (optional), floppy disks (optional). Refer to “Saving Songs” (p. 74).

  • Page 64: Recording A New Song

    The notation will appear when you press the [ Press the [ (Rec)] button. The indicators of all Track buttons will blink, and the HPi-6 enters recording- standby mode. To cancel recording, press the [ goes out. Starting the Recording Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

  • Page 65: Stopping The Recording

    • You can change the tempo and set the beat for the song. → “Adjusting the Tempo” (p. 56) → Changing the beat for the song (p. 57) • You can use the HPi-6’s metronome function. In this case, the metronome sound is not recorded. → “Using the Metronome” (p. 57)

  • Page 66: Saving Recorded Performances To The Favorites

    You can save the performances you have recorded to the “Favorites.” If you turn off the power to the HPi-6 after recording a song without saving the recording first, the recorded song is deleted. Songs saved to the “Favorites” are not deleted even when the power is turned off, so be sure that any song that you don’t want to lose is saved to the “Favorites.”...

  • Page 67: Recording Along With A Song

    Recording Along with a Song Try recording along with internal songs and songs on external memory. fig.panel-Rec5trk-e Here, record your right-hand performance along with the song accompaniment. Settings for Performances Press the [ (Song)] button to select the song you want to play. →...

  • Page 68: Selecting The Track To Record

    Press the track button for the track that you want to record (i.e., the track that you want to play yourself). The indicator of the button you pressed will blink, and the HPi-6 enters recording- standby mode. Since in this example we will record the right-hand part performance, press the [4/ Right] button to make the button’s indicator blink.

  • Page 69: Re-Recording

    <Add On>, then press the [ ] button This sets the HPi-6 so you can record while listening to the song already recorded. fig.d-Rec-OverRec2-e_50 Press the track button for the track that you want to re-record.

  • Page 70: Erasing A Recorded Song

    Press the [ (Bwd)] button one time. The measure number in the upper right of the notation screen changes to “PU,” and the HPi-6 is set to record a song starting with a pickup. fig.d-PU-e_50 Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, then record the performance.

  • Page 71: Multitrack Recording On Five Tracks

    Multitrack recording is a method by which you can record additional tracks while listening to the previously recorded tracks. The HPi-6 provides five tracks, so you can record different sounds on each track to create an ensemble song. → You can also record on 16 tracks (p. 84).

  • Page 72: Saving The Performance

    “floppy disk” wherever the term “external memory” appears here. NOTE Use external memory and floppy disk drive available from Roland. Proper functioning cannot be guaranteed if other external memory products are used. If connecting an optional floppy disk drive, refer to “Attaching the Floppy Disk...

  • Page 73: Formatting Media (Format)

    Formatting Media (Format) The process of preparing external memory or floppy disks so that they can be used with the HPi-6 is called “initialization” (formatting). In certain cases, particularly with floppy disks, the media is formatted for a specific type of device. If the media format does not match the HPi-6’s, you will not be able to use that media with the HPi-6.

  • Page 74: Saving Songs

    You can register songs you are currently practicing or particularly like to “Favorites,” allowing you to select these songs easily. You can register songs recorded with the HPi-6 and songs saved to external memory to the “Favorites.” When you register a song on an external memory to “Favorites,”...
  • Page 75 SMF music files. The song will be saved in i-format. i-Format You can listen to songs saved in i-format with Roland’s digital pianos and MT Series devices. Determining the Save Destination Press the cursor left or right button to select <Destination>, then...

  • Page 76: Saving The Song

    NOTE Never turn off the power while the saving operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the HPi-6’s internal memory or external memory, making it unusable. It’s a good idea to get into the habit of moving the write- protect tab (p.

  • Page 77: Deleting Saved Songs

    Memory> as the delete destination without any external memory connected to the External Memory connector. NOTE Never turn off the power while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the HPi-6’s internal memory or external memory, making it unusable.

  • Page 78: Copying Songs On External Memory To Favorites

    Saving the Performance Copying Songs on External Memory to Favorites You can take songs saved on external memory and copy them to “Favorites.” You can also copy songs in “Favorites” to external memory. Connect the external memory with the song to be copied to the External Memory connector.

  • Page 79: Copying Songs Saved In Favorites To External Memory

    NOTE Never turn off the power while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the HPi-6’s internal memory or external memory, making it unusable. NOTE Some song data cannot be copy because they are copy...

  • Page 80: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions Functions that Can be Selected Using the [Menu/Lesson] Button Here’s how you can easily make changes such as tuning the HPi-6 or changing the function of the pedals. ■ Making the Settings Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. fig.d-Menu-e_45 Press the cursor button to select the <Functions>,...

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Resonant Sounds When The Keys Are Pressed (String Resonance)

    Setting Off, 1–10 → As long as the power to the HPi-6 is turned on, you can store the chorus settings to each tone individually. In addition, you can use the Memory Backup function (p. 87) to keep the stored settings even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 82: Changing The Tuning (Temperament)

    Convenient Functions ■ Changing the Tuning (Temperament) You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods). Today, compositions are generally created with equal temperament in mind and are played using equal temperament. However in past ages of classical music, a variety of temperaments were used. By playing in the temperament that was in use when a composition was created, you can experience the sonorities of chords originally intended for that song.

  • Page 83: Changing The Language Displayed In The Screen (Language)

    You can have image data from computers and other devices shown on the onboard display, when the HPi-6 is turned on. → Displaying images saved on floppy disks on the HPi-6’s screen requires a floppy disk drive (optional; sold separately).

  • Page 84: Recording And Playing Back Performances Of Specific Instruments (16 Track)

    Playback with only a single part muted is called “Minus One.” You can even set solo and muting during playback. → Part 11 of Roland SMF music file that is available for purchase is included with the track button [2/Accomp], but the correspondence of other parts to the track buttons is the same.
  • Page 85 Use the [ to the measure you want to record. Set the recording tempo (p. 56) and metronome (p. 57). Press the [ The HPi-6 goes into record standby. Press the [ recording. The count is played, and then recording begins.

  • Page 86: Changing The Parts Assigned To The Track Buttons During Smf Playback (Track Assign)

    With the normal setting, GS tones (sounds that are compatible with other GS instruments) will normally be used to play back song data. By changing this setting, you can play back song using HPi-6- specific tones for certain portions of the data.

  • Page 87: Formatting The User Memory (Initialize User Memory)

    Other Settings Formatting the User Memory (Initialize User Memory) The HPi-6 features an internal storage area where you can save recorded performances and User image. This space is called the “User Memory.” The following content is stored to the user memory.

  • Page 88: Using The V-Link Function

    The HPi-6’s functions appear in sequence in the display. Press a button or a key on the keyboard to stop the demo. You can set the HPi-6 so that the demo with all of the songs starts playing automatically if the instrument is not played or adjusted for several minutes.

  • Page 89: Changing The Notation Screen Settings

    (Notation)] button one or more times to display a screen like the following. fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45 You can set the HPi-6 so that while the Notation screen is being displayed, a screen like that above continues to appear even if you press the [ ] button.

  • Page 90: Editing Songs (Song Edit)

    (Notation)] button one or more times to display a screen like the following. fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45 You can set the HPi-6 so that while the Notation screen is being displayed, a screen like that above continues to appear even if you press the [ ] button.

  • Page 91: Copying Measures (Copy)

    ■ Copying Measures (Copy) You can copy a portion of a performance to a different bar in the same Part or to a measure in another Part. This is handy when you’re composing a song that repeats a similar phrase. fig.e-copy-e Ex.

  • Page 92: Deleting Measures (Delete)

    Convenient Functions ■ Deleting Measures (Delete) You can delete a part of a performance measure by measure. When a portion of a performance is deleted, the rest of the performance is shifted up to fill the gap. Erasing measures in a specified passage is called “Delete.”...

  • Page 93: Making Measures Blank (Erase)

    ■ Making Measures Blank (Erase) You can delete the performance data in a specified block of measures, turning them into blank measures without reducing the length of the song. This process is called “Erase.” fig.e-erase-e Ex. To erase measures (bars) 5–8 Blank measures Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions”...

  • Page 94: Modifying The Tone Changes In A Song (Pc Edit)

    (Fwd)] button or use You can set the HPi-6 so that while the Notation screen is being displayed, a screen like that above continues to appear even if you press the [ Press the [ displayed.
  • Page 95 A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-BMPExport1-e_45 Press the cursor left or right button to select the item, then press the cursor up or down button to set the range to be saved. Item Setting Explanation Start Selects the measure from which Song Top–...

  • Page 96: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HPi-6 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device.

  • Page 97: Connecting To Midi Devices

    MIDI Cable MIDI Roland MT Series NOTE When the HPi-6 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to “Local Off.” Refer to “Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard (Local Control)” (p. 98). Connecting to Other Devices ■ Producing Sounds from a MIDI...

  • Page 98: Making Midi-Related Settings

    Connecting to MIDI devices and setting the HPi-6 to the MIDI channel for each device allows you to output sounds and switch tones. When the HPi-6 is set to Dual performance (p. 51), data is transmitted only of the channel set here.

  • Page 99: Sending Recorded Performance Data To A Midi Device (Composer Out)

    HPi-6 to your computer, and enjoy a variety of musical control and editing features. When using USB to connect a computer to the HPi-6, be sure to read the USB Installation guide. This will describe the conditions that need to be met in order to use USB and the procedures for installing the necessary drivers when first connecting the devices.

  • Page 100: Making The Settings For The Usb Driver

    Connecting to Other Devices Making the Settings for the USB Driver If you connect the HPi-6 to a computer using the USB connector, you need to make the following setting before you make the connection. In the original settings, “Original” is selected.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    When connecting external devices, always external device draw power from the same outlet. Case Cause/Remedy The HPi-6 can be set so that the demo begins playing automatically after the instrument has Performance remained idle for five to ten minutes. begins Switch this setting (Auto Start) to “Off.”...
  • Page 102 Roland pianos faithfully abruptly beyond simulate such characteristics of the acoustic a certain key piano. On the HPi-6, the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change depending on the Key Transpose setting. When listening through headphones:...
  • Page 103 Please erase the previously recorded song before you re-record (p. 70). Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the power to the HPi-6 is turned The recorded off or a song is selected. A performance cannot performance be restored once it’s been deleted.

  • Page 104: Error Message

    Error: 16 back the song by pressing the [ Error: 17 The selected image data cannot be displayed. Prepare image data that can be used with the HPi-6 (p. 83). Error: 30 The internal memory capacity of the HPi-6 is full.

  • Page 105: Tone List

    Tone List Piano EG+E.Piano 1 EG+E.Piano 2 NaturalGrand Vibra Bells NaturalMello Hard Clav. Piano Str2 Soft Clav. Natural Hps. Reso Clav. Grand Piano1 Phase Clav. MellowPiano1 Analog Clav. Piano Choir Pop Celesta Harpsichord2 Pop Vibe. Natural Gnd2 Soft Marimba Honky-tonk Balafon PianoStrings Tubular-bell...
  • Page 106 Tone List Crystal GS Glocken Clear Bells GS Music Box Soft Crystal Vibraphone Digi Bells Vibe.w Nylon Harp GS Marimba Nylon + EP Marimba Brightness Xylophone Syn.Square Tubular-bell CC Solo Church Bell Dual Sqr&Saw Carillon SquareWave2 GS Santur FM Lead 1 Organ 1 LM Square Organ 2...

  • Page 107: Drum/Sfx Set List

    Drum/SFX Set List * -----: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. SOUND EFFECT ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- High Q Slap...
  • Page 108 Drum/SFX Set List * -----: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. DR STANDARD ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click...
  • Page 109 * -----: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. DR TR-808 ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Std Kick 2...
  • Page 110 Drum/SFX Set List * -----: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. DR ORCHESTRA ----- ----- ----- Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap Close Hi-hat [EXC1] Pedal Hi-hat [EXC1] Open Hi-hat [EXC1] Ride Cymbal Sticks...

  • Page 111: Internal Song List

    Internal Song List * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. Practice Openness Arabesque Pastoral A Small Gathering Innocence Progress The Clear Stream Gracefulness The Hunt Tender Flower The Young Shepherdess Farewell...

  • Page 112: Songs For Visual Lesson

    Internal Song List Masterpieces Standchen Humoreske Blumenlied Alpenglockchen Menuett G dur(Beethoven) Venezianisches Gondellied Alpenabendrote Farewell to the Piano Brautchor Battle of Waterloo Wiener Marsch Le Coucou Menuett G dur(Bach) Spinnerlied Gavotte Heidenroslein Zigeuner Tanz La Cinquantaine Csikos Post Dolly's Dreaming Awakening La Violette Frohlicher Landmann Sonatine op.36-1(Clementi)

  • Page 113: Attaching The Floppy Disk Drive

    Attaching the Floppy Disk Drive When connecting an optional Roland floppy disk drive to the HPi-6, be sure to install the unit as described below. Checking the Parts Before you begin attaching the floppy disk drive, check that all the parts were supplied. You will also need to have a Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 114: Music Files That The Hpi-6 Can Use

    Performance data is transmitted to the HPi-6 from music files saved in external memory and played back without change as songs. This is different than a audio CD, since the music file does not contain a recording of the sound itself.

  • Page 115: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model HPi-6 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note True Voice Number : Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bend 0, 32 6, 38 Control Change 98, 99...

  • Page 116: Main Specifications

    <Disk Drive/Disk Storage> USB Flash Memory (Optional) Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1) Playable Software Roland Original Format Disk (i-format) Standard MIDI Files (Format 0) Save Roland Original Format Disk (i-format) <Others> Internal Songs Over 170 songs User Memory Max.
  • Page 117 Owner’s Manual Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces USB Installation Guide CD-ROM (Roland Digital Piano USB Driver) Accessories Power Cord Headphone Hook Music Rest (with installation screws) USB memory Options Floppy Disk Drive * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 118: Index

    Index Numerics ... 84 16 Track ... 84 16-track Sequencer ... 17, 22 AC Inlet ... 27 Adjuster ... 40 All Song Play ... 29 Alphabet (Wonderland) ... 96 Audio Equipment ... 88 Auto Demo ... 99 Bank Select LSB ...
  • Page 119 ... 82 ... 45 Key Off Sound ... 47 Key Touch ... 83 Language ... 17, 22 LCD Out Connector ... 27, 82 Left Pedal ... 52 Left-hand Tone ... 28 Lesson Functions ... 80 ... 18 Lid (Keyboard Lid) ...
  • Page 120 Index ... 61 Resolution ... 48, 81 Reverb ... 52 Right-hand Tone ... 66, 74, 94 Saving Saving the Notation Data in BMP Format Screen ... 26 Detailed Settings Screen ... 26 List Screen ... 24 Notation Screen ... 29 SFX (Wonderland) ...
  • Page 121 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...

  • Page 122: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : HPi-6 Type of Equipment : Digital Piano Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. Telephone : (323) 890 3700 NOTICE AVIS...
  • Page 123 Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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