Roland Piano - Manuel (Page 162)

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Modifying the Sound in Real Time
You can use the D Beam controller, realtime controllers, or a pedal to
modify the sound while you perform.
Here we will explain the procedures and settings for using these
functions in Patch mode. The operations are the same in
Multitimbre mode or Performance mode.
Waving Your Hand Over the D
Beam to Modify the Sound
(D Beam Controller)
The D Beam controller can be used simply by waving your hand
over it. It can be used to apply various effects, depending on the
function that is assigned to it. You can also create effects in which the
sound changes instantaneously, in a way that would not be possible
by operating a knob or the bender lever.
1. Access the PATCH PLAY screen (p. 31).
The “D Beam” area will indicate the function that is assigned to
the D Beam controller.
fig.13-01
The MULTITIMBRE PLAY screen does not have a “D Beam”
display.
2. Press D BEAM [ON/OFF] to turn on the D Beam controller.
3. While playing the keyboard to produce sound, place your
hand over the D Beam, and slowly move it up and down.
An effect will be applied to the sound, depending on the
function that is assigned to the D Beam controller.
4. To turn off the D Beam controller, press [ON/OFF] once
again to make the indicator go dark.
Making Settings for the D Beam
Controller
1. Hold down [JUMP] and press D BEAM [ON/OFF].
The D Beam window appears.
fig.13-02a_50
In this window you can set the following parameters for the D
Beam controller.
Switch: Switch the D Beam controller on/off.
Assign: Specify the function that will be controlled by the D
Beam controller.
Polarity: Switch the polarity of the D Beam controller.
Valid Settings: Adjust the variable range (upper limit - lower
limit) of the D Beam controller.
When using this in Performance mode, Zone will be added in
addition to the above parameters. This parameter specifies the
zone that will be controlled by the D Beam controller.
The usable range of the D Beam controller
The following diagram shows the usable range of the D Beam
controller. Waving your hand outside this range will produce
no effect.
fig.13-02
The [ON/OFF] indicator will blink while the D Beam controller
is responding. When your hand leaves the usable range of the D
Beam controller, the [ON/OFF] indicator will stop blinking, and
will remain lit.
The response of the D Beam Controller can also be checked in
the “D Beam” area of the display. This is displayed graphically
as a bar that lengthens as you move your hand closer, and
shortens as you move your hand away.
The usable range of the D Beam controller will become
extremely small when used under strong direct sunlight.
Please be aware of this when using the D Beam controller
outside.