Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano ep-760.
Main Features
Piano sounds with rich resonance and wide-ranging expressiveness
The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound
of the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert
grand piano. Maximum polyphony of 64 notes ensures that you can use the pedal
freely without running out of notes.
A variety of practice features to help you develop your musicality
In addition to a metronome, the ep-760 features a two-track recorder, which allows
you to experience piano lessons in a way possible only on electronic pianos.
65 piano songs built-in
The built-in songs are mainly classical pieces, and include compositions for listening
enjoyment as well as for lessons.
Before using this unit, care-
fully read the sections enti-
tled: “Using the unit safe-
ly”, p. 2 and “Important
Notes”, p. 4. These sections
provide important informa-
tion concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Addi-
tionally, in order to feel as-
sured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature
provided by your new unit,
the Owner’s manual should
be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and
kept on hand as a conve-
nient reference.
Copyright © 2002 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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107b
•
Never handle the AC adapter, or its plugs, with
wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging
from, an outlet or this unit.
•
Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
adapter 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:
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108d: Selection
•
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.
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the
plug has been damaged; or
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• Check to make sure the knob bolt securing the
unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten
them again securely whenever you notice any
loosening.
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
• Disconnect the adapter.
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external
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devices.
•
In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is capa-
ble of following all the rules essential for the safe
operation of the unit.
• Remove the music stand.
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109a
•
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the AC adapter from the outlet (p. 8).
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•
014 Protect the unit from strong impact.
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110a
•
(Do not drop it!)
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the adapter from the out-
let.
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•
015 Do not force the unit’s adapter to share an outlet
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with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be
especially careful when using extension cords—
the total power used by all devices you have con-
nected to the extension cord’s outlet must never
exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the
extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insu-
lation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt
through.
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•
016 Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Cen-
ter, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed
on the “Information” page.
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101a
•
The unit or the AC adapter should be located so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation.
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102b
•
Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC
adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from,
an outlet or this unit.
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•
104 Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC adap-
tor.
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•
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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106 Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291b
In addition to the items listed under “Important Safety Instructions” (inside cover) and “Using the unit safely”, p. 2,
please read and observe the following:
3•58Do not allow objects to remain on the keyboard. This can
Power Supply
be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to pro-
301
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
duce sound.
307
Maintenance
• When the AC adaptor is used for extended periods, both
401b
the adaptor itself, and the area around the ep-760’s DC IN
connector will become somewhat warm; however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is
slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an
equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the
grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can
damage the finish.
• Before connecting the ep-760 to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
• Be sure to only use the supplied adapter or (in the
unlikely event it ceases to function properly) an equiva-
lent Roland ACO adapter.
Additional Precautions
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the ep-760’s
Placement
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
553
351
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source of interfer-
ence.
556
• When connecting/disconnecting cables, grasp the connec-
tor itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid
causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
557
352a
• This instrument may interfere with radio and television
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
normal operation.
5•58Ta o avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use head-
phones.
352b
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiat-
ing a call, or while conversing. Should you experience
such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices
so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch
them off.
559b
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-
absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing
so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and
could lead to malfunction.
354b
560
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehi-
cle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Also,
do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while
their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano
light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area
of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat
can deform or discolor the unit.
some other make of connection cable, please note the fol-
lowing precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor-
mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-
turer of the cable.
355
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the ep-760 in a
wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other mois-
ture.
356
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain
on the ep-760 for long periods of time. Such objects can
discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
357
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower
vases) on the piano. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the
unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit
using a dry, soft cloth.
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Contents
Using the unit safely .........................................................................2
6. Connecting external devices ............................ 27
Connecting to audio equipment ....................................................27
Connecting to a computer...............................................................27
Connecting MIDI devices................................................................28
What’s MIDI?.............................................................................28
MIDI transmit channel settings...............................................28
Transmitting a performance you recorded ...........................29
Important Notes.........................................................4
Panel descriptions ....................................................6
Front panel ..........................................................................................6
Rear panel............................................................................................7
Appendices............................................................. 30
Before you start playing...........................................8
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................30
Error messages/other messages ....................................................31
Easy operation list............................................................................32
Main specifications ..........................................................................33
Connecting the supplied DP-2 footswitch......................................8
Connecting the adapter.....................................................................8
Setting up the music stand................................................................8
Connecting headphones....................................................................9
Turning the power on/off ................................................................9
Adjusting the sound’s volume and brilliance................................9
1. Enjoying the songs.............................................10
Listening to built-in songs ..............................................................10
Playing back all songs continuously (All Song Play) ..........10
Selecting a song and playing it ...............................................10
2. Performance ........................................................11
Performing with a variety of sounds.............................................11
Playing two sounds together (Dual performance)......................11
Playing different tones with the left & right hands (Split).........13
Using the metronome......................................................................14
Applying effects to the sound ........................................................15
Transposing the keyboard (Transpose) ........................................16
Adjusting the keyboard touch (Key Touch).................................17
3. Playing along with the built-in songs................18
Changing the tempo ........................................................................18
Playing each hand separately.........................................................19
4. Recording your performance.............................20
Recording a new song .....................................................................20
Recording along with a song..........................................................21
Selecting/recording each hand separately...................................22
Erasing recorded performances.....................................................23
5. Changing various settings.................................24
Changing the damper pedal’s resonance .....................................24
Function settings ..............................................................................24
Tuning to other instruments’ pitches (Master Tune)...........24
Changing the temperament.....................................................24
Setting the tuning curve (Stretch Tuning).............................25
Applying the damper pedal to the left half...........................25
Disabling everything except piano play (Panel Lock)................26
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Paneldescriptions
Front panel
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
A [Volume] knob
Recorder
Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 9).
Plays back or records a performance.
B [Brilliance] button
L [®(Play)] button
Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 9).
Starts and stops playback of built-in songs and recorded
performances (p. 10, 18).
C [Transpose] button
Transposes the pitch of the keyboard (p. 16).
Also starts/stops recording of a performance (p. 20~
p. 22).
D [Split] button
Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand
areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each area
(p. 13).
M [G(Rec)] button
Puts the ep-760 in recording-standby mode (p. 20~23).
N [1] button
E [Reverb] button
Plays back or records a performance separately for each
hand. (p. 19, p. 21~23).
Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 15).
The left-hand performances of the built-in songs are
assigned to this button. This button and the following [2]
button are collectively referred to as the “track buttons.”
F Tone buttons
They are used to choose the kinds of tones (tone groups)
played via the keyboard (p. 11).
O [2] button
G Display
Plays back or records a performance separately for each
hand (p. 19, p. 21~23).
Displays information such as the song number, tempo,
beat, and parameter settings values.
The right-hand performances of the built-in songs are
assigned to this button.
H [+] [–] buttons
Allow you to select the value of various settings.
Pressing both the [+] and [–] buttons simultaneously
returns the setting of a particular item or function to its
original value.
P [Key Touch] button
Modifies the playing feel of the keyboard (p. 17).
I [ ] Button
Turns the metronome on/off (p. 14). By holding down
this button and the [Beat] button, and pressing other
specified button, you can make settings for various func-
tions (p. 24, 28).
J [Beat] button
Hold down this button and press the [+] or [–] button to
specify the time signature (beat) (p. 14).
K [Song/Tempo] Button
Used to select from the built-in songs (p. 10, 18).
Each time you press this button, the song number and
the tempo will be displayed alternately.
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Panel descriptions
Rear panel
A
B
C
D
E
F
A MIDI Out/In connectors
E [Power] switch
Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange perfor-
mance data (p. 28).
Turns the power on/off (p. 9).
F DC 12V IN
This is where you need to connect the supplied ACO
adapter. Do not use any other adapter.
B Pedal sockets (Damper & Soft)
Your ep-760 comes with one DP-2 footswitch that can be
used as Damper, Soft, or Sostenuto pedal (p. 8). In order
to use two pedal functions simultaneously, you need to
purchase an additional DP-2, DP-6 or BOSS FS-5U foot-
switch.
C Input sockets
These jacks can be connected to another sound generat-
ing device or an audio device, so that the sound of that
device will be output from the ep-760’s speakers (p. 27).
If your sound source is mono (i.e. only has one output),
connect it to the L/Mono socket.
D Output jacks
Allows you to output the piano’s sound to sound rein-
forcement equipment to obtain a more powerful sound.
These can also be connected to a tape recorder or other
recording device to record a performance (p. 27).
If your amplifier, etc., is mono (i.e. only has one input),
connect the ep-760’s L/Mono socket.
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Beforeyou start playing
Connecting the supplied
DP-2 footswitch
Connecting the adapter
A Connect the supplied AC adapter to a wall outlet.
B Connect the ACO adapter to the DC In jack on the rear
Connect the supplied pedal to one of the Pedal jacks.
A DP-2 is supplied with the ep-760.
panel of the ep-760.
DP-2
NOTE
If the pedal is connected to the Damper jack, it can be
used as a damper pedal (to sustain the notes played on
the keyboard). If the pedal is connected to the Soft jack,
it can be used as a soft pedal (to lower the volume).
Strong tension applied to the cord may damage or break it. Be
careful not to pull the cord accidentally, or to apply strong pres-
sure to it.
Damper pedal
While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even
after you take your fingers off the keys.
Setting up the music stand
On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal
will allow the remaining strings to resonate in sympathy
with the sounds that you played from the keyboard,
adding a rich resonance. The ep-760 simulates this sym-
pathetic resonance.
Set up the music stand as shown in the figure below.
You can change the amount of resonance applied with
the damper pedal. Please refer to “Changing the damper
pedal’s resonance”, p. 24.
Soft pedal
NOTE
When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard,
the sound will have a softer tone.
Before moving the ep-760, be sure to remove the music stand as
a safety precaution.
Sostenuto pedal
This function allows you to sustain only the sounds of
the keys that were already played when you pressed the
pedal.
This is a function that needs to be selected (p. 26), in
which case the Soft function is no longer available.
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Before you start playing
Connecting headphones
NOTE
The ep-760 is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
The ep-760 has two jacks for plugging in headphones.
This allows two people to listen through headphones
simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and
when performing piano pieces for four hands. Addition-
ally, this allows you to play without having to worry
about bothering others around you, even at night.
Plug the headphones into one of the Phones jacks.
Connecting headphones will automatically mute the
sound from the internal speakers.
The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume]
knob (p. 9) of the ep-760.
To turn the power off, turn the [Volume] knob all the
way to the left, and press the [Power] switch.
1
PHONES
2
Phones socket x2
Adjusting the sound’s
volume and brilliance
Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.
Press the [Brilliance] button to adjust the brightness of
the sound.
NOTE
Be sure to use stereo headphones (such as the Roland RH-25 or
RH-50).
Notes on using headphones
•
To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones only by
the headset or the plug.
The [Brilliance] button provides access to 3 different tim-
bre settings, which are indicated by the color of its indi-
cator:
Dark: original timbre (as sampled)
Red: rounder/mellower timbre
Green: brighter timbre.
•
Connecting the headphones when the volume of connected
equipment is turned up may result in damage to the head-
phones. Lower the volume on the ep-760 before plugging in the
headphones.
•
Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only dam-
age the headphones, but may also cause hearing loss. Use the
headphones at a moderate volume level.
You may have to press it several times in order to select
the desired setting.
Turning the power on/off
NOTE
Turn on power to your various devices in the order specified.
By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing mal-
function and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
To turn the power on, turn the [Volume] knob all the
way down, and then press the [Power] switch on the
ep-760’s rear panel.
After a few seconds, you will be able to play the key-
board to produce sound.
Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.
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1.Enjoying the songs
Listening to built-in songs
The ep-760 comes with 65 piano songs on-board. See also “Playing along with the built-in songs”, p. 18 and “Songs”, p. 106.
I Playing back all songs continuously (All Song Play)
The built-in songs can be played back consecutively.
1 2
You can press the [+] or [–] button to select the song
that you want to play back.
When all songs have been played, playback will return
to the first song and resume.
AHold down the [Song/Tempo] button and press
the [®(Play)] button.
The [Song/Tempo] button’s indicator will light, the
[®(Play)] button’s indicator will flash, and the songs
will play back successively, starting with the currently
selected song.
Stopping playback
BPress the [®(Play)] button.
The song number appears in the display.
Playback will stop.
I Selecting a song and playing it
2
1 3, 4
Choosing the song to play back
Starting playback
APress the [Song/Tempo] button (its indicator
lights red).
CPress the [®(Play)] button.
The button’s indicator will light, and the selected song
will play.
The song number appears in the display.
Stopping playback
DPress the [®(Play)] button.
Usr
The button’s indicator goes out, and playback stops.
The next time you press the [®(Play)] button, the song
that was stopped is played from the beginning.
“USr” (user) refers to the location where you can
record your own performances (see also p. 20).
Numbers with a “d.” refer to built-in songs.
BPress the [+] or [–] button to select a song.
Holding down the button causes the numbers to
change continuously.
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2. Performance
Performing with a variety of sounds
The ep-760 contains 20 built-in sounds (or “Tones”). The tones are organized into five Tone groups, which are assigned to the
Tone buttons.
1
2
Each time you press the [Variation] button, the but-
ton’s indicator will change color, and the four sounds
will be selected successively.
Selecting a tone group
APress any Tone button.
The indicator of the button you pressed will light.
When you play the keyboard, you will hear a sound in
the selected tone group.
Tone number
[Variation]
indicator
1
2
3
4
Dark
Red
Green
Orange
Some of the number 3 and 4 tones form pairs, which
can be layered and sounded together.
The tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the
keyboard.
For more details, refer to “Tone List”, p. 105.
Selecting Variation tones
BPress the [Variation] button.
Four different tones (numbered 1~4) are assigned to
each Tone button. Use the [Variation] button to select
among them.
Dual performance (p. 11) or Split performance (p. 13) can be
used when tone numbers 1 or 2 are selected.
If you use Dual performance or Split performance with a
Tone button for which tone number 3 or 4 is selected, tone
number 1 will be selected for that Tone button.
Playing two sounds together (Dual performance)
Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual performance.” When Dual performance is used,
the [Variation] button’s indicator will light to indicate the selection of the right button of the two selected tones.
ASimultaneously press the two Tone buttons
that you want to play together.
Changing the tone of the right button
(modifying the Dual combination)
The indicator of the button you pressed will light.
When you play the keyboard, the tones of the two Tone
buttons you selected will sound simultaneously.
To cancel Dual performance, press any Tone button.
BPress the [Variation] button.
Dual performance now plays the tone of the left Tone
button along with the newly selected tone.
Changing the tone of the left button
Cancel the Dual performance, and then re-select the
desired Tones.
Dual performance can be used only with Tones numbered
“1” or “2” (see above).
If you use Dual performance with a Tone numbered “3” or
“4”, Tone “1” will automatically be selected for that Tone
button.
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ep-760 Performance
I Adjusting the volume balance in Dual performance (Dual Balance)
You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual performance.
1
2
AHold down the [Transpose] button, and press
the [Split] button.
BPress the [+] or [–] button to change the value.
To return to the original volume balance, press the [+]
and [–] buttons simultaneously.
The indicators of the buttons you pressed will flash.
Press any button other than the [+] [–] buttons, and the
button’s indicator will return to the previous state.
The current volume balance appears in the display.
When the power is turned on, this will be set to “8-2” (vol-
ume of the left button’s tone – volume of the right button’s
tone).
8-2
Volume of the left Volume of the right
button’s tone.
button’s tone.
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Performance
Playing different tones with the left & right hands (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.” The split point key is part of the left-hand keyboard area.
Split performance can be used only with Tones numbered “1” or “2” (see the table on page 11). If you use Split performance
with a Tone numbered “3” or “4”, Tone “1” will automatically be selected for that Tone button.
Split point (set to F#3, when the power is turned on.)
Split Point (set to F 3, when the power is turned on.)
…
E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2
C3
C4
C5
F7 G7
Left-hand Tone
Right-hand Tone
1
2
APress the [Split] button.
Changing tone played by the right hand
CPress a Tone button.
The button’s indicator lights.
The keyboard is divided into right-hand and left-hand
areas.
The tone you were playing before you pressed the
[Split] button will be selected for the right-hand area,
and a tone that is a suitable match for the right-hand
tone (e.g., a bass tone) will be selected for the left-hand
area.
The tone of the right-hand area will change.
If you want to change the variation for the right-hand
tone, cancel Split performance and then re-select the
tone.
NOTE
In Split mode, the damper pedal will be applied only to the
right-hand area of the keyboard. If you want the damper
pedal to be applied to the left-hand area, refer to “Applying
the damper pedal to the left half”, p. 25.
To cancel Split performance, press the [Split] button,
getting its indicator to go dark.
When using Dual performance, press the [Split] button.
The right hand will play the tone of the left button of Dual
performance, and the left hand will play a suitable match for
the right-hand tone.
Changing tone played by the left hand
BPress the [Variation] button.
Each time you press the [Variation] button, the but-
ton’s indicator will change color, and the left-hand
tone will change.
Some tones assign the tone that had been selected be-
fore you pressed the [Split] button to the left hand area
of the keyboard.
• For information about the tones that can be selected for the
left hand section, refer to the “Tone List”, p. 105.
• The selected left-hand tone is remembered for each Tone
button. When you turn off the power, it will return to the
original setting.
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ep-760 Performance
The split point key is displayed as follows.
Changing the keyboard’s split point
You can change the location where the keyboard is di-
vided (the split point) within the range of B2~B6. The
setting is at “F#3” when the piano is powered up.
Display
C
C
d_
d
E_
E
Letter
name
D
D
Display
E
F
F
G
G
b
Letter
name
E
F
F
Display
F–3
A_
A
A
A
b_
B
Letter
name
B
DWhile continuing to hold the [Split] button,
press the key that you want to specify as the
split point.
If you hold down the [Split] button and simultaneous-
ly press the [+] and [–] buttons, the setting will return
to its original value (F#3).
The key you press becomes the split point, and belongs
to the left-hand section of the keyboard.
You can also change the setting by pressing the [+] or
[–] button while continuing to hold down the [Split]
button.
When you continue holding the [Split] button, the currently
specified split point value will be displayed.
Using the metronome
I Sounding the metronome
The ep-760 features a built-in metronome. While a song plays back, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time
signature (Beat) of that song.
2 1, 4 3
If you press the [+] and [–] buttons simultaneously, the
beat will return to what it was before you changed it.
Sounding the metronome
APress the [ ] button.
The metronome will sound. The button’s indicator
flashes red and green in time with the beat selected at
that time. The indicator lights in red on the downbeats,
and in green on weak beats.
Beat
2/2
Tempo Value
=10–125
4.4
x/4
=20–250
Changing the tempo
x /8
=40–500
BPress the [+] or [–] button to adjust the tempo.
Display
2.2
Beat
Display
Beat
6/4
7/4
3/8
6/8
9/8
12/8
Changing the beat of metronome
CPress the [Beat] button, followed by the [+] or
[–] button.
2/2
6.4
7.4
3.8
6.8
9.8
12.8
0.4
Only weak beats
2.4
2/4
3/4
4/4
5/4
The currently selected time signature will be dis-
played. If you press the [Beat] button and [+] or [–], the
beat will change.
3.4
4.4
5.4
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Performance
Stopping the metronome
DOnce again press the [ ] button, getting its
indicator to go dark.
Changing the metronome volume
The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with
eight volume levels available. It is set to “4” when the
instrument is turned on.
The metronome will stop.
AWhile holding down the [ ] button, press the
[+] or [–] button.
NOTE
It is not possible to change the beat during song playback or
recording.
The currently specified volume will be displayed.
Continue to hold down the [
] button, and press the
[+] or [–] button to sound the metronome and change
the volume.
Selecting another metronome sound
EWhile holding down the [Beat] button, use the
[+] or [–] button to select another sound.
Applying effects to the sound
Adding reverberation to the sound
Changing the amount of Reverb
The depth of the Reverb effect can be adjusted over
eight steps.
(Reverb)
By applying the reverb effect you can produce a pleasant
reverberation, making it sound as though you were per-
forming in a concert hall.
When the power is turned on, Reverb is set to “4”.
APress the [Reverb] button.
AHold down the [Reverb] button and press the
[+] or [–] button.
The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effect
will be applied to the sound.
The currently specified value will be displayed.
Higher values will produce a deeper effect.
BTo cancel the reverb effect, press the [Reverb]
button, getting its indicator to go dark.
NOTE
• The depth of the Reverb effect for the Tones is not remem-
• The Reverb effect setting for the Tones is not remembered.
bered.
• When you play back a built-in song, the reverb effect will
automatically be turned on (the button’s indicator lights).
Chorus effect
The ep-760 also features a Chorus effect that is automati-
cally switched on whenever you select an “E.Piano”
Tone. The level cannot be changed, nor is the effect avail-
able for other Tones.
When using Split performance (p. 13), the Chorus effect will
not be applied to the left-hand bass tone of the keyboard
(p. 105).
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ep-760 Performance
Transposing the keyboard (Transpose)
By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example,
even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you
to play.
When accompanying a vocalist, you can easily transpose the pitch to a range that is comfortable for the singer, while still
playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same fingering positions).
1
For example, if you want the E pitch to sound when
you play the C key, hold down the [Transpose] button
and press the E key.
Counting from C as a reference point, one moves up
four keys, including the black keys, to reach E, thus “4”
appears in the display.
AHold down the [Transpose] button, and press a
note to indicate the tonic of the key to which
you want to transpose.
The button’s indicator will light, and the keyboard will
be transposed.
If you play C E G
It will sound E G#
B
When you hold down the [Transpose] button, the currently
specified value will be displayed.
You can change the transposition interval by holding
down [Transpose] and pressing the [+] or [–] button.
If you hold down the [Transpose] button and press the
[+] and [–] buttons simultaneously, the setting will re-
turn to the original value (0).
When the transpose value is set to “0”, the button’s in-
dicator will remain dark even if you press the [Trans-
pose] button.
To cancel the transpose function, press the [Transpose]
button, extinguishing its indicator.
This can be set in a range of –6~0~5 (semitone steps).
When you press the [Transpose] button once again,
getting its indicator to light, the keyboard will be trans-
posed to the note you specified here.
This setting returns to the original value (0) when you turn
off the power.
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Performance
Adjusting the keyboard touch (Key Touch)
You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard.
1
Each time you press the [Key Touch] button, the but-
ton’s indicator will change color, and the feel of the
keyboard will change.
APress the [Key Touch] button.
The button’s indicator will light, and the feel of the
keyboard will change.
Indicator
Settings
Medium This allows you to play using the most natural touch. This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.
OFF
Red
Heavy
Light
Fixed
Fortissimo (ff) cannot be produced unless you play more strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel heavier. Dynamic
fingering adds even more feeling to what you play.
Green
Fortissimo (ff) can be produced by playing less strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel lighter. This setting makes
it easy to play, even for children.
Orange
Sounds at a fixed volume, regardless of your keyboard playing strength.
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3.Playing along with the built-in songs
Here’s how you can play along with the built-in songs. You can slow down the playback tempo of the song, or play back each
hand separately.
Before you try playing the song, listen to it several times to get a general feel for the song. For details on operation, refer to
“Selecting a song and playing it”, p. 10.
If you turn on the metronome while the song plays back, the metronome will sound at the beat and tempo of the song.
Changing the tempo
If the song has a rapid tempo, you can slow it down so as to practise it more easily. It is effective to gradually raise the tempo
as you practise.
2
1
APress the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its
Adding a count-in to match the timing
(Count-In)
indicator to light in green.
The tempo appears in the display.
When you’re playing along with a song, you can make
sure that your playing is in time with the song by
sounding a count before the song starts playing.
Sounding a “count sound” leading up to playback of a
song is called “Count-In.”
Each time you press the [Song/Tempo] button, the
tempo and the currently selected song number (pre-
fixed by “d.”) will be displayed alternately.
While the tempo is displayed, the [Song/Tempo] but-
ton indicator will light in green. While the song num-
ber is displayed, it will light in red.
On the ep-760, if you playback a song while the metro-
nome is sounding, two measures of lead-in count will
be heard at the beginning of the song.
BPress the [+] or [–] button to adjust the tempo.
The tempo can be adjusted in a range of = 20~250.
You can also change the tempo during playback.
Pressing the [+] button once increases the tempo by
one unit. Holding down the button increases the tem-
po continuously.
• During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the
display as “–2” then “–1.”
• See also “Sounding the metronome”, p. 14.
Pressing the [–] button once decreases the tempo by
one unit. Holding down the button makes the tempo
change (slow down) continuously.
If you press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously, you
will return to the basic tempo of the song (the tempo
before you modified it).
While the song is playing, the initial tempo of the song will
continue to be displayed, regardless of tempo changes dur-
ing the song.
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Performance
Playing each hand separately
The built-in songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back.
The left-hand performance of the built-in songs is assigned to the [1] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to
the [2] button. The place where each part of the performance is held is called a “track,” and the [1] and [2] buttons are called
“track buttons.”
Here’s how to practice each hand separately along with the song.
3, 4
2
AFirst select the song that you want to play back
Starting playback
(p. 10).
CPress the [®(Play)] button.
The song will begin playing back.
Selecting the part that you yourself will
play
BPress the [1] or [2] button.
The indicator of the button you’ve pressed goes out,
and the sound of the selected part will no longer be
heard.
The part you selected in step Bwill not sound.
Once again press the button you selected in step B.
The button’s indicator will light, and the sound will be
heard once again.
Even while the song is playing, you can press the track
buttons to mute or un-mute the sound.
Track buttons
TRACK buttons
Stopping playback
DPress the [®(Play)] button.
The song will stop.
Left-hand
part
Right-hand
part
For example, if you want to practice the right hand,
press button [2] and get its indicator to go dark.
When you play back the song, the right-hand perfor-
mance will not sound. Practise your right-hand perfor-
mance along with the left-hand playback.
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4.Recording your performance
You can easily record your performances. A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add
additional parts.
The following recording methods are available on the
ep-760:
• Recording just your own keyboard performance
(→ “Recording a new song”, p. 20)
• Recording along with a built-in song (→ “Recording
along with a song”, p. 21)
If you see the following...
If you attempt to record using a different built-in song
when a performance has already been recorded, the
following will appear, and the [G(Rec)] button’s
indicator will flash.
• Recording each hand separately (→ “Selecting/
recording each hand separately”, p. 22)
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Notes regarding recording
• Only one song can be recorded.
• Recorded performances are erased when the power is
turned off. If you want to keep your performance, you
need to either record it on an external audio device, or
use an external MIDI device to save the data on a floppy
disk. For details, refer to “Connecting external devices”,
p. 27.
If it is OK to erase the performance, press the [G(Rec)]
button.
If you do not want to erase the performance, press the
[®(Play)] button.
Recording a new song
Here’s how to record what you play yourself without prerecorded backing.
1 6, 8
5, 7
3
4
2
Recording settings (select “USr”)
APress the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its
indicator to light in red.
Specifying the Tone and tempo for
recording
CSelect the Tone that you want to play (p. 11).
The song number appears in the display.
DIf necessary, turn on the metronome.
Start the metronome and set the tempo and beat of the
song (p. 14).
NOTE
If you add a newly recorded performance without erasing
the recorded song, the song tempo and beat will be stored
with the settings that were recorded first.
EPress the [G(Rec)] button.
The [G(Rec)] button’s indicator will light, the
[®(Play)] button’s indicator will flash, and you will be
in recording-standby mode.
BPress [+] and [–] buttons simultaneously, and
“USr” appears in the display.
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Recording your performance
Start recording
Stop recording
FRecording will start when you either press the
[®(Play)] button or play the keyboard.
The ep-760 counts down two measures, then recording
starts.
GPress the [®(Play)] or [G(Rec)] button.
The indicators for the [®(Play)] and [G(Rec)] buttons
will go dark.
Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play
a note on the keyboard, even if you do not press the
[®(Play)] button. There is no count sound played
when you start in this manner.
When recording begins, the [®(Play)] button and
[G(Rec)] button indicators will light. Go ahead and
perform on the keyboard.
About the “USr” display
When you stop recording, the “USr” display will change to
“Usr.”. (The “.” in the display indicates that the song mem-
ory now contains your performance.
Starting playback
HPress the [®(Play)] button.
You will hear the recorded performance.
Once again press the [®(Play)] button, and playback
will stop.
If you record without specifying the recording track, the per-
formance will be recorded to the [1] button.
If you want to record the left and right hands on separate
tracks, refer to “Selecting/recording each hand separately”,
p. 22.
Recording along with a song
You can record a performance that you play along with an built-in song. Using the [1] or [2] buttons, you can (for example)
perform and record just the right-hand part of a song while listening to the left-hand playback of a built-in song.
1 6, 8
4, 7
3
2
5
Selecting the song to record
APress the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its
indicator to light in red.
Start recording
FPress the [®(Play)] button.
Recording begins after two measures of count sound.
Play along with the song.
The display will indicate the song number.
BUse the [+] or [–] button to select the song that
Stop recording
you want to play.
GPress the [®(Play)] or [G(Rec)] button.
Recording will stop, and the indicators for the
[®(Play)] and [G(Rec)] buttons will go dark.
The recorded performance is stored in “USr (User).”
CAs necessary, set the metronome and tempo
(p. 14).
DPress the [G(Rec)] button.
Play back the recorded performance
HPress the [®(Play)] button.
You will hear the recorded performance.
Once again press the [®(Play)] button, and playback
will stop.
The [G(Rec)] button’s indicator will light.
Selecting the track to record
EPress the [1] or [2] button.
When you want to record the left-hand performance,
press the [1] button; to record your right-hand part,
press the [2] button.
The indicators of the button you pressed and of the
[®(Play)] button will flash, and the ep-760 enters re-
cording-standby mode.
If “dEL” appears in the display, refer to p. 20.
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ep-760 Recording your performance
Selecting/recording each hand separately
The recorder of the ep-760 has two recording tracks, allowing you to record the left and right hands separately. Use the [1] or
[2] button to specify the recording track.
If you want to re-do the recording, you can re-record just a specific track.
4, 6
2, 5
1
3
As described in steps Aand Bof “Recording a new
song”, p. 20, select the song “USr” before you continue.
Stop recording
EPress the [®(Play)] or [G(Rec)] button.
Recording will stop, and the indicators for the
[®(Play)] and [G(Rec)] buttons will go dark.
Your performance has been recorded to the specified
track button.
If you want to record on the other track, return to step
Bto record your performance again. You can record
while you listen to the previously recorded perfor-
mance.
NOTE
If you record additional material without erasing the
recorded song, the song tempo, beat, and metronome set-
tings of the original recording will be used for the new mate-
rial as well.
AAs necessary, turn on the metronome (p. 14).
BPress the [G(Rec)] button.
The [G(Rec)] button’s indicator will light.
The button indicators of tracks that are already record-
ed will light.
Play back the recorded performance
FPress the [®(Play)] button.
You will hear the recorded performance.
Press the [®(Play)] button once again, and playback
will stop.
The track button to which you will be recording will
flash.
Selecting the track to record
CPress the [1] or [2] button to select the track that
you want to record.
The indicator of the button you pressed will flash, and
the ep-760 enters recording-standby mode.
The track buttons allow you to record to either the [1] or the
[2] button, one at a time.
Start recording
DPress the [®(Play)] button.
Go ahead and perform on the keyboard.
Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play
on the keyboard, even if you do not press the [®(Play)]
button. There is no count sound played when you start
in this manner.
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Recording your performance
Erasing recorded performances
You can erase a recorded performance.
Erasing a performance from the specified
track
Erasing the entire song
You can erase a song you’ve recorded.
You can select a recorded track and erase it.
AHold down the [Song/Tempo] button and press
the [G(Rec)] button.
AHold down either the [1] or [2] button, and
press the [G(Rec)] button.
The following display will appear, and the [G(Rec)]
button’s indicator will flash.
The indicator of the button you pressed will go dark,
and the performance of the selected track will be
erased.
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BOnce again press the [G(Rec)] button.
The recorded performance is erased.
If you decide not to erase the performance, press the
[®(Play)] or [Song/Tempo] button.
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5.Changing various settings
For details on each function, refer to the explanations
below.
Changing the damper
pedal’s resonance
C Press the [+] or [–] button to change the value.
Press the [+] and [–] buttons simultaneously to return to
the initial setting.
On an acoustic piano, the damper pedal causes the notes
you play to resonate along with other strings, adding
rich reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper
function on the ep-760 recreates this resonance (Sympa-
thetic Resonance) when depressed.
Leaving Function mode
D Press the [Metronome] or [Beat] button.
The button’s indicator will return to the previous state.
You can select from eight levels of depth for the resonant
sound (resonance level).
This is set to “5” when the instrument is turned on.
Tuning to other instruments’ pitches
(Master Tune)
NOTE
When playing ensemble with other instruments, you can
tune the ep-760’s reference pitch to the pitch of another
instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the
pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the mid-
dle A key. This tuning of all the instruments to a stan-
dard pitch is called “tuning.”
•
This setting is valid only for some piano tones. It cannot be
made for other Tones.
•
This function is only meaningful if you connect the supplied
DP-2 footswitch to the Pedal [Damper] socket.
A Hold down the [Reverb] and [Split] buttons, and press
the [–] or [+] button.
If you press the [Piano] button in step Bof “Function
settings”, a display like the following will appear.
The currently specified value will be displayed. Larger
values produce a deeper effect.
400
5
The last three digits are indicated in the display. “440.0
Hz” is indicated in the figure above.
Setting range: 415.3 Hz~440.0Hz~466.2 Hz
Initial setting: 440.0 Hz
This setting remains in effect until you turn off the
power.
Function settings
You can make performance-related settings such as tun-
ing and temperament.
How to enter function mode
A Hold down the [Metronome] button, and press the
Changing the temperament
You can play classical styles such as Baroque using his-
toric temperaments (tuning methods).
[Beat] button.
The indicators of the buttons you pressed will flash, and
you will enter Function mode. The display now indicates
the value of the currently selected function.
Nowadays, compositions are generally created with
equal temperament in mind and are played using equal
temperament. However, in the past, a variety of temper-
aments were used. Playing a composition with its origi-
nal tuning lets you enjoy the sonorities of the chords that
the composer originally intended.
Setting the various functions
B Press the button to which the desired function is
assigned.
If you press the [E.Piano] button in step Bof “Function
settings”, a display like the following will appear.
The indicator of the button you pressed flashes.
Button
[Piano]
[E. Piano]
[Harpsichord] Stretch Tuning
Function
Master Tuning
Temperament
Page
p. 24
p. 24
p. 25
1 C
Applying the damper pedal also to
the left-hand keyboard area
Temperament Tonic
[Organ]
p. 25
You can choose from among the seven temperaments
described below.
[Strings]
[Variation]
[®(Play)]
[G(Rec)]
MIDI transmit channel
p. 28
p. 29
p. 29
p. 26
Local Control
Transmitting a recorded performance
Selecting the Soft/Sostenuto function
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Changing various settings
Setting the tuning curve (Stretch
Tuning)
Tempera-
ment
Display
Qualities
In this tuning, each octave is divided into
twelve equal steps. Every interval produces
about the same amount of slight dissonance.
This setting is in effect when you turn on the
power.
An acoustic piano is generally tuned to a pitch with a
lower bass range and a higher treble range than equal
temperament. This special tuning method for pianos is
called “Stretch Tuning.”
1
Equal
If you press the [Harpsichord] button in step Bof
“Function settings”, p. 24, a display like the following
will appear.
This tuning, devised by the philosopher
Pythagoras, eliminates dissonance in fourths
and fifths. Dissonance is produced by third-in-
terval chords, but melodies are euphonious.
2
3
Pythagorean
This tuning eliminates ambiguities in the fifths
and thirds. It is unsuited to playing melodies
and cannot be transposed, but is capable of
beautiful sonorities.
Just
Major
0n
The Just tunings differ from major and minor
keys. You can get the same effect with the mi-
nor scale as with the major scale.
Just
Minor
Setting range:
4
5
6
OFF This is the standard tuning curve. This is the right choice
when using Dual performance (p. 11), or when playing in en-
semble with other instruments.
This scale makes some compromises in just in-
tonation, enabling transposition to other keys.
Mean Tone
On
This tuning curve expands the bass and treble ends some-
what. It is suitable for performances such as piano solos. This
setting is in effect when you turn on the power.
This temperament combines the Mean Tone
Werckmeister and Pythagorean tunings. Performances are
possible in all keys (first technique, III).
Initial setting: On
This is an improvement of the Mean Tone and
Kirn-
berger
Just tunings that provides a high degree of free-
dom of modulation. Performances are possible
in all keys (III).
NOTE
7
This effect works only with the piano tones.
Initial setting: C
Applying the damper pedal to the left
half
Tonic
When playing with tuning other than equal tempera-
ment, you need to specify the keynote for tuning the
song to be performed (that is, the note that corresponds
to C for a major key or to A for a minor key).
When you are using Split performance (p. 13), you can
apply the damper pedal effect to the sound played by
the left-hand keyboard range.
If you press the [Organ] button in step Bof “Function
settings”, p. 24, a display like the following will appear.
While holding down the [E. Piano] button, and press a
note to specify the desired tonic key.
The tonic note you specify will be displayed as follows.
Display
C
C
d_
d
E_
E
E
E
F
F
F
F
G
G
A_
A
A
A
b_
B
b
0ff
Letter
name
D
D
B
If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to
select a keynote.
NOTE
This function is only meaningful if you connect the supplied
DP-2 footswitch to the Pedal [Damper] socket.
NOTE
Setting range:
•
If you record with a temperament other than equal tempera-
ment selected, and then want to play back that performance,
use this setting to select the same temperament for playback as
the temperament you used when recording.
OFF The damper pedal effect will not be applied to the sound of
the left-hand keyboard area.
On
The damper pedal effect will be applied to the sound of the
left and right hand keyboard area.
•
When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be aware
that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the
pitch. Tune the ep-760 to the fundamental pitch of the other
instruments.
Initial setting: OFF
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ep-760 Changing various settings
Selecting the Soft or Sostenuto function
A footswitch (such as the supplied, or an optional DP-2,
DP-6 or BOSS FS-5U) connected to the Pedal [Soft] socket
can also be used as Sostenuto pedal.
Disabling everything except
piano play (Panel Lock)
The “Panel Lock” function locks the ep-760 in a state
where only piano performance can be used, and all but-
tons will be disabled. This prevents the settings from
being inadvertently modified even if children press the
buttons accidentally.
If you press the [G(Rec)] button in step Bof “Function
settings”, a display like the following will appear.
In the Panel Lock state, only the grand piano sound can
be played.
sft
A Turn the volume to the minimum, and press the
[Power] switch to turn off the power.
Setting range: Sft(Soft), STn(Sostenuto)
Initial setting: Sft
B Hold down the [Piano] button, and press the [Power]
switch to turn on the power.
Press [+] to select Stnand [–] to select Sft.
Sft: When you hold down this pedal and play the key-
board, the sound will have a softer tone.
Stn: This function allows you to sustain only the sounds
of the keys that were already played when you pressed
the pedal.
Then, continue to hold down these two buttons for a few
seconds.
The following display will appear.
---
All buttons are disabled. When you play the keyboard,
the grand piano sound will be heard.
You can adjust the volume, though.
To defeat the Panel Lock function, turn the volume
down to the minimum, and turn on the power once
again.
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6. Connecting external devices
Playing the sound of an audio device through the
Connecting to audio
speakers of the ep-760
equipment
Output R/L
(Line Out, Aux Out)
You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the
ep-760 through the speakers of your audio system, or to
record your performance on a tape recorder or other record-
ep-760
ing device.
When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard
phone plug (sold separately).
Connection examples
NOTE
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
Use the following procedure when turning on the
power.
A Turn on the power of the connected device.
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power
on all devices before making any connections.
B Turn on the power of the ep-760.
Playing the sound of the ep-760 through the
speakers of an audio system/Recording the
performance of the ep-760 on a recording device
C Adjust the volume of each device.
Turning off the power
A Set the volume of the ep-760 and of the connected
devices to the minimum position.
Input R/L
(Line In, Aux In)
B Turn off the power to the ep-760.
C Turn off the connected equipment.
ep-760
Connecting to a computer
You can use a USB MIDI interface cable (sold sepa-
rately) to connect the ep-760 to your computer.
If the ep-760 is connected to a computer running
sequencer software such as Roland’s “Visual MT”, a
song you’ve recorded on the ep-760 can be saved on
your computer.
Use the following procedure when turning on the
power:
A Turn on the power of the ep-760.
B Turn on the power of the connected device.
C Adjust the volume of each device.
Connection examples
NOTE
•
When recording ep-760 performances with a cassette
deck, etc.
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power
on all devices before making any connections.
D Start recording on the connected device.
E Perform on the ep-760.
•
In order to make connections to your computer, you must
install MIDI driver software on your computer. For details, refer
to the owner’s manual for your MIDI interface.
F When the performance ends, stop recording on the
connected equipment.
Use a USB MIDI interface cable to connect the USB con-
nector of your computer to the MIDI connectors of the
ep-760.
USB on your
USB Connector
computer
of your Computer
UM-1, etc.
MIDI IN
Computer
MIDI OUT
ep-760
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ep-760 Connecting external devices
Making MIDI-related settings
Here’s how you can set the transmit channel and other
MIDI-related settings.
Connecting MIDI devices
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging per-
formance data, you can control the performances on one
device from the other. For instance, you can output sound
from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other
instrument.
How to enter function mode
A Hold down the [Metronome] button, and press the
[Beat] button.
The indicators of the buttons you pressed will flash, and
you will enter Function mode. The display now indicates
the value of the currently selected function.
What’s MIDI?
MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface”,
an international standard which allows performance
information to be communicated among electronic musi-
cal instruments and computers.
Setting various functions
B Press the button to which the desired function is
assigned.
The ep-760 provides MIDI connectors, which allow per-
formance data to be exchanged with external devices.
When these connectors are used to connect the ep-760 to
external devices, an even wider range of possibilities
becomes available.
The indicator of the button you pressed flashes. For
details on each function, refer to the explanations below.
C Press the [+] or [–] button to change the value.
Press the [+] and [–] buttons simultaneously to return to
the initial setting.
Connection examples
Leaving Function mode
NOTE
D Press the [Metronome] or [Beat] button.
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power
on all devices before making any connections.
The button’s indicator will return to the previous state.
MIDI transmit channel settings
MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1~16.
Simply connecting a cable is not enough for communica-
tion to take place. The connected devices must be set to
use the same MIDI channels. Otherwise, no sound will
be produced, and no sounds can be selected.
Playing the ep-760 from a MIDI sequencer/
Recording an ep-760 performance on a MIDI
sequencer
MT series
MT Series
* The * MT-90s/80s has no MIDI Out connector.
* MT-90s/80s has no MIDI Out connector.
Out
MIDI
In
NOTE
•
•
The ep-760 receives all channels 1~16.
If you are using Dual performance (p. 11) or Split performance
(p. 13) on the ep-760, only the channel you specify here will be
transmitted.
ep-760
If you press the [Strings] button in step Bof “Making
MIDI-related settings”, a display like the following will
appear.
Set Local Off if you have connected the ep-760 to a MIDI
sequencer. Refer to “Switching Local Control on and
off”, p. 29. Also set your MIDI sequencer to MIDI Thru
mode (so that messages received at MIDI IN will be re-
transmitted without change from MIDI OUT). For
details, refer to the owner’s manual of your MIDI
sequencer.
1
Setting range: 1~16
Initial setting: 1
Perform on the ep-760 to play a MIDI sound
generator
Sound module
Sound Module
MIDI
OUT
THRU
IN
ep-760
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Connecting external devices
Switching Local Control on and off
When connecting a MIDI sequencer, set Local Control to
“Off”.
Transmitting a performance you
recorded
If you want to transmit a performance recorded on the
As illustrated, information describing what has been
played on the keyboard is passed to the internal sound
generator over two different routes, (1) and (2). As a
result, you hear overlapping or intermittent sounds. To
prevent this from happening, route (1) must be severed,
by setting the unit to what is known as “Local Off.”
ep-760 to an external MIDI device or computer, turn this
setting 0n. If this is 0ff, the data will not be transmitted.
®
If you press the [ (Play)] button in step Bof “Making
MIDI-related settings”, a display like the following will
appear.
(1) Local On
Local On
Sequencer
Memory
0ff
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
Tone
generator
Setting range: On, OFF
Initial setting: OFF
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
To save the performance, use the following procedure. In
this situation, your external sequencer is set its MIDI
Thru feature to be OFF. For details, refer to the owner’s
manual of your MIDI sequencer.
(2) THRU function on
Thru function On
Each note you play is
is sounded twice
sounded twice
Local Control 0N: The keyboard and the internal sound
A Connect a MIDI sequencer such as the MT series
generator are in a linked state.
(p. 28).
Produces sound
Sound is emitted
B Record the performance on the ep-760 (p. 20).
C Set this setting to “On.”
Tone generator
D Start recording with the connected MIDI device.
E Start playback of the recorded song on the ep-760.
Local 0n
When playback ends, stop recording on the connected
MIDI device.
Local Control 0FF: The keyboard and the internal sound
generator are in an unlinked state. No sound will be pro-
duced by the keyboard when it is played.
Use a connected MIDI sequencer to save the data on a
floppy disk or other media.
No sound produced
Tone generator
Local 0ff
NOTE
When a Roland MT series instrument is connected, it is not nec-
essary to make the Local Off setting. MT units transmit Local
Off messages when their power is switched on. If you turn on
the power in the order of the ep-760 → MT series, Local Off will
be set automatically.
If you press the [Variation] button in step Bof “Making
MIDI-related settings”, p. 28, a display like the follow-
ing will appear.
0n
Setting range: On, OFF
Initial setting: On
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Appendices
Troubleshooting
If you think there’s a problem, read this first.
The power doesn’t come on
Tempo of recorded song or metronome is off
• Is the adapter connected and plugged in correctly? (p. 8)
• If you select an internal song in which the tempo changes during
the song, and then record, the tempo will change in the same way
for the performances. The tempo of the metronome will also change
in the same way.
The buttons do not work
• Is the panel locked (p. 26)? Turn the power off, then back on.
• If you record additional material without erasing the previously re-
corded song, the song will be recorded at the first-recorded tempo.
Please erase the previously recorded song before you re-record.
(p. 23)
No sound is heard
• Is the volume of the ep-760 turned all the way down? (p. 9)
• Are headphones plugged in? (p. 9)
• Has a plug remained connected to one of the Phones jacks? When
headphones are connected, the speakers stop playing.
• Is Local Off selected? When Local Control is set to OFF, no sound is
produced by playing the keyboard. Set Local Control to “On”
(p. 29)
The recorded performance has disappeared
• Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the pow-
er to the ep-760 is turned off. A performance cannot be restored
once it’s been deleted.
Reverberation still audible even with Reverb turned off
No sound is heard (when a MIDI instrument is connected)
• Have all devices been switched on?
• Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?
• Since the ep-760’s piano sounds faithfully reproduce the sense of
spaciousness and reverberation of an actual acoustic piano’s sound,
a certain amount of reverberation is still perceptible, even with the
Reverb effect deactivated. This only applies if you connect the sup-
plied DP-2 footswitch to the Pedal [Damper] socket.
• Does the MIDI channel match the connected instrument? (p. 28)
Sounds are heard twice (doubled) when the keyboard is played
• Is the ep-760 in Dual mode? (p. 11)
• When the ep-760 is connected to an external sequencer, set it to the
Local OFF mode (p. 29).
Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its MIDI Thru feature
is OFF.
In the upper range, the sound changes abruptly beyond a certain key
• On an acoustic piano, notes in the upper one and a half octaves of
the keyboard continue to sound until they decay naturally, regard-
less of the damper pedal. There is a difference in the timbre as well.
Roland pianos faithfully simulate such characteristics of the acous-
tic piano. On the ep-760, the range that is unaffected by the damper
pedal will change depending on the Key Transpose setting.
The tone has changed in Split or Dual mode.
• If you use Dual or Split mode with a Tone button for which tone
number “3” or “4” is selected, tone number “1” will be selected for
that Tone button (p. 11).
• Some tones assign the tone that had been selected before you
pressed the [Split] button to the left hand area of the keyboard.
Please refer to “Tone List”, p. 105.
A high-pitched whine is produced
• When listening through headphones:
Some of the more flamboyant and effervescent piano tones feature
an ample high-end component, which may make the sound appear
to have metallic reverberation added. Since this reverberation be-
comes particularly audible when supplemented by heavy reverb,
you may be able to diminish the problem by reducing the amount
of reverb applied to the sound.
Tone doesn’t change
• Is the panel locked? (p. 26)
Turn the power off, then back on.
• Are the indicators for the [Metronome] and [Beat] buttons flashing?
The Function mode is selected. Press the [Metronome] or [Beat]
button to exit function mode (p. 24, p. 28).
• When listening through speakers:
Here, a different cause (such as resonance produced by the ep-760)
would be suspect. Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland
Service Center.
Not all notes you play are sounded
The bass range sounds odd, or there is a vibrating resonance
• When listening through speakers:
• The maximum number of notes that the ep-760 can play simulta-
neously is 64.
Frequent use of the damper function when playing along with a
song may result in performance data with too many notes, causing
some notes to drop out.
Playing at loud volumes may cause instruments near the ep-760 to
resonate. Resonance can also occur with fluorescent light tubes,
glass doors, and other objects. In particular, this problem occurs
more easily when the bass component is increased, and when the
sound is played at higher volumes. Use the following measures to
suppress such resonance:
• Place speakers so they are 10~15 cm from walls and other surfac-
es.
• Reduce the volume.
• Move the speakers away from any resonating objects.
• When listening through headphones:
Here, a different cause (such as resonance produced by the ep-760)
would be suspect. Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland
Service Center.
The tuning or pitch of the keyboard or song is off
• Have you set Transpose? (p. 16)
• Are the settings for the “Temperament” and “Stretch Tuning” cor-
rect? (p. 24)
• Is the setting for the “Master Tuning” correct? (p. 24)
Song doesn’t play back/Only the sound of a particular instrument in a song
does not play
• Are the indicator for the Track buttons ([1] and [2] buttons) extin-
guished? (p. 19)
If the button indicator is off, the music on that track is not heard.
Press the track button so the indicator is illuminated.
The volume level of the instrument connected to Input jacks is too low
• Are you using a connection cable that contains a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
Can’t record
• Has one of the track buttons for recording been selected? (p. 22)
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Error messages/other messages
Display
USr
Meaning
User. Stores recorded performances (p. 20).
The “.” in the display indicates that there is performance material already recorded (p. 20).
Built-in song number (p. 10).
Usr.
d.
This appears when a song with a pickup (a song that does not start on the first beat) is played back.
This appears when you attempt to delete a recorded song (p. 20, p. 23).
PU
dEL
E.32
E.41
The amount of performance information is too large, and further recording is not possible.
A problem such as a loose MIDI cable occurred. Make sure the MIDI cables are correctly hooked up.
*
Error messages are indicated by an “E.” before the number. Press any button to cancel the error message.
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Easy operation list
Here’s a quick run-down of all functions provided by your ep-760, and how to access them.
“+” means “press while holding down the preceding button”.
“→” means “release the previous button(s) and press”.
Master Tuning (p. 24)
• [Metronome] + [Beat] → [Piano]
Temperament/Specifying the keynote (p. 24)
• [Metronome] + [Beat] → [E. Piano]
→ [E. Piano] + key
Stretch tuning (p. 25)
• [Metronome] + [Beat] → [Harpsichord]
Damper pedal for the left-hand keyboard area (p. 25)
• [Metronome] + [Beat] → [Organ]
MIDI transmit channel (p. 28)
• [Metronome] + [Beat] → [Strings]
Local Control (p. 29)
• [Metronome] + [Beat] → [Variation]
Transmitting a recorded performance (p. 29)
• [Metronome] + [Beat] → [®(Play)]
Selecting the Soft or Sostenuto function for the footswitch connected to [Soft] (p. 26)
• [Metronome] + [Beat] → [G(Rec)]
Metronome beat (time signature) (p. 14)
• [Beat] + [–] [+]
Metronome volume (p. 15)
• [ ] + [–] [+]
Reverb depth (p. 15)
• [Reverb] + [–] [+]
Damper pedal’s resonance level (p. 24)
• [Reverb] + [Split] + [–] [+]
Dual balance (p. 12)
• [Transpose] + [Split] → [–][+]
Split point (p. 14)
• [Split] + key
Key Transpose (p. 16)
• [Transpose] + key
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Main specifications
Keyboard
Keyboard
76 keys
Touch Sensitivity
Keyboard mode
Preset 4 Levels
Whole, Dual (adjustable dual balance), Split (adjustable split point)
Sound Generator
Max. polyphony
Tones
64 voices
5 groups, 20 variations
Temperament
Stretched Tuning
Master tuning
Transpose
7 types, selectable tonic
2 types
415.3 Hz~466.2 Hz (0.1 Hz Step)
Key Transpose (-6~+5 half-steps)
Effects
Reverb (8 levels), Chorus (E. Piano), Sympathetic Resonance (for Piano only, 8 levels)
Metronome
Beat
2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
Volume
8 levels
Recorder
Tracks
2 tracks
Song
1 song
Note Storage
Tempo
5,000 notes
Quarter note = 20~250
96 ticks per quarter note
Play/Stop, Rec, Tempo, All Song Play, Track Select
65 songs
Resolution
Control
Preset Songs
Others
Rated Power Output
Speakers
5W x 2
12 cm x 2
Display
7-segment, 3-digit LED
Volume, Brilliance (button)
Damper, Soft (or Sostenuto)
Panel lock
Control
Pedal connectors
Other Functions
Connectors
Output jacks (L/Mono, R), Input jacks (L/Mono, R), Headphone jacks x 2 (Stereo),
MIDI In/MIDI Out connectors
Power supply
Dimensions
Weight
ACO adapter, 12V/1A (supplied)
1167.8 (W) x 380.5 (D) x 101.5 (H) mm
10.5 kg
Accessories
Options
Owner’s manual, ACO adapter, DP-2 footswitch
DP-2, DP-6, FS-5U footswitch, KS-EP760 stand, RH-25 or RH-50 headphones
*
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior
notice.
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ep-760 Appendices
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