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ROLAND G-1000 TURBO FACTS

The Roland G-1000 Arranger Workstation is the flagship of the G-Series Intelligent Arranger keyboards.
It offers new features combined with new music styles and Standard MIDI Files developed by professional musicians worldwide.

Features include:

• 76-note semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keyboard with aftertouch
• New sound palette with 1,152 sounds and 43 drum sets
• 64-voice polyphony and 32-part multitimbral operation
• 128 internal music styles
• Zip™ disk included containing 306 Standard MIDI Files and 441 additional music styles
• Innovative functions like Style Database, Disk Style Link, User Style Composer and SMF-to-Style Converter
• 89 onboard digital effects
• Built-in Zip drive and external SCSI port allow you to quickly load and store large amounts of songs, styles, and Standard MIDI Files
• Smart user interface with two programmable function pads

Mounting the Zip Disk
To automatically mount a Zip disk in the G-1000:

1. Turn the G-1000 off.
2. Insert the Zip disk in the Zip drive.
3. Turn the G-1000 on.

Playing Demo Songs
Use the following procedure to play the G-1000 demo songs:

1. Simultaneously press (3) DOWN and (4) UP (under Performance Memory) so that "00 Free Pnl" is displayed.
2. Insert the G-1000 demo disk into the disk drive.
3. Press PLAY/STOP (under Recorder) to start playback and adjust the VOLUME slider as desired.

   NOTE: To play a specific song, press SONG SELECT so it is lit and use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select the desired song after step #2 above.

Use the following procedure to mute parts of the demo song:

1. Press F5 [Exit] to access the "MASTER" page (if necessary).
2. Press the F1 [Mixer] button.
3. Press F3 [Song] .
4. Use the DRUMS / PART knob to select the desired Part.
5. Use the UPPER VARIATION knob to change the "Status" of the Part from "On" to "Mute."
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to mute other Parts as desired.
7. Press F5 [Exit] to return to the "MASTER" page.

Selecting Music Styles Selecting Tones
Use the following procedure to select tones:

1. Press GM/GS MODE so it is off.
2. Press UPPER 1 (under the display) so it is lit.
3. Press UPPER 1 (under KEYBOARD MODE) so it is lit.
4. Use the GROUP buttons (under TONE / PERFORMANCE) to select the desired group of instruments.
5. Use the TONE / PERFORMANCE 1-8 buttons to select the desired Bank.
6. Use the TONE / PERFORMANCE 1-8 buttons to select the desired Tone.
7. Use the VARIATION button (under TONE / PERFORMANCE) to select a Variation Tone.

Layering Tones
Use the following procedure to layer two tones across the whole keyboard:

1. Press UPPER 1 and select A11 "Piano 1" (as described previously).
2. Press UPPER 2 and select A72 "Legato Str." (as described previously).
3. Press RIGHT UPPER 1 (under Keyboard Mode) so it is lit.
4. Press RIGHT UPPER 2 (under Keyboard Mode) so it is lit.
5. Press WHOLE RIGHT.
6. Play the keyboard to hear piano and strings.

Selecting Music Styles Selecting Music Styles
The G-1000 features 128 internal music styles and 441 music styles on the included Zip disk. Use the following procedure to select music styles:

1. Press SELECT (under MUSIC STYLE / MIDI SET) to select "STYLE."
2. Use the GROUP buttons (under MUSIC STYLE / MIDI SET) to select the desired group.
3. Use the MUSIC STYLE / MIDI SET 1-8 buttons to select the desired bank.
4. Use the MUSIC STYLE / MIDI SET 1-8 buttons to select a style from within that bank.
5. Press SYNCHRO so that "START" is lit.
6. Play a chord on the keyboard below middle C to start the arranger.
7. Press START / STOP to stop the arranger

Recording with the 16-Track Sequencer
The G-1000 features an extensive 16-track sequencer. Use the following procedure to record with the sequencer:

1. Press SONG TOOLS.
2. Press M DRUMS to select "16 TRACKS SEQUENCER."
3. Use the DRUMS / PART knob to select the track you wish to record.
4. Press PAGE DOWN twice.
5. Use the BASS/BANK knob to select the desired tone.
6. Press REC in the "RECORDER" section of the keyboard.
7. Press PLAY/STOP in the "RECORDER" section of the keyboard to begin recording and play the keyboard.
8. Press PLAY/STOP in the "RECORDER" section of the keyboard to stop recording when you are finished.
9. Press RESET to return to the beginning of the recording.
10. Press PLAY/STOP in the "RECORDER" section of the keyboard to hear the results.
11. Press PAGE UP twice and repeat steps 3-10 to record any additional tracks.

Options

PK-5 Dynamic MIDI Pedal, FC-7 Foot Controller, EV-5 Expression Pedal, FV-300L Foot Volume/Expression Pedal, MSA/MSD Series Style Disks, DP-2/6 Pedal Switch, LVC-1N Lyrics Converter, KC-100/300/500 Keyboard Amplifiers, RH-20/80/120 Headphones