Roland E-A7 61 Key Expandable Arranger Keyboard User Manual

Owner’s Manual (this document)

Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the

E-A7.

PDF Manual (download from the Web)

5 Reference Manual

This explains all functions of the E-A7.

5 MIDI Implementation

This is detailed information about MIDI messages.

To obtain the PDF manual

1. Enter the following URL in your computer.

http://www.roland.com/manuals/

2. Choose “E-A7” as the product name.

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 52) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 54). After reading, keep the document(s) including those sections

where it will be available for immediate reference.

Owner’s Manual

Playing with Automatic Accompaniments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About the Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using Styles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Selecting Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the Volume and the ON/OFF Status of Style Parts . . . 23

Performing Along with a Style Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing the Style’s Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Muting a Specic Track (Track Mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting the Track to Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting Tones Appropriate for a Style

(One Touch Memories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting a One Touch Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Canceling the One Touch Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Locking One Touch Memories Settings (One Touch Lock) . . . . . 26

Creating Your Own One Touch Memories (One Touch Settings) 26

Editing and Saving the One Touch Settings of a Style . . . 26

Copying a User Program or One Touch Memory to

another One Touch Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Creating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Overall Workow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Obtaining Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Importing Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Sample Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Deleting a Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Creating a Multisample (Create Multisample) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Multisample Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Deleting a Multisample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Creating a User Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Deleting a User Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Exporting User Tones to a USB Flash Drive (UST Export) . . . . . . 32

Loading Exported User Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Creating a User Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Deleting a User Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Exporting User Drum Kits to a USB Flash Drive (UDK Export) . . 34

Loading Exported User Drum Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Increasing the Amount of Free Sample Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Truncating a Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Sample Clean Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Optimizing Sample Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing the Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing the Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Stopping the Pad Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Pad Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Viewing the Pad Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Editing the Pad Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Saving the Pad Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Creating a Phrase to Play from a Pad (Phrase Recording) . . . . . . 37

An Overview of the E-A7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Basic Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Units of Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting External Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a Microphone or External Audio Device to

the INPUT Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting an External Audio Device to the EXT IN Jack 10

Connecting MIDI Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the E-A7 to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a Separately Sold Footswitch or Hold Pedal . . . . . . 11

Installing the Music Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Placing the E-A7 on a Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before You Start Using E-A7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning On/O the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning On the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning O the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting the Overall Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Optimizing the Acoustic Character for the Internal Speakers . . 13

Demo of the E-A7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time

(Auto O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Basic Operation of the E-A7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Basic Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Basic Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

[Balance/Value] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the Volume Balance Between the Keyboard

Parts and the Style/Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the Knob for the Value [-] [+] Button and Tempo [-]

[+] Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the Volume of Keyboard Parts and Style Parts . . . . . . 15

Assigning Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting a Tone and Playing it on the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Changing the Tone of a Keyboard Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning Each Keyboard Part On/O and Adjusting the

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playing Dierent Tones in the Right and Left Hands (Split) . . . . 18

Changing the Split Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Specifying Lower Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Transposing Your Performance (Transpose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing the Pitch (Octave Shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Making Metronome Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using Favorite Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Recalling a Favorite Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Registering Favorite Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Contents

Using the E-A7 as a Song Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Preparing to Use the E-A7 as a Song Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Selecting a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing Back a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Changing the Song’s Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Muting a Selected Track (Track Mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing Back All Songs Consecutively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Loop Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Mark and Jump Function (SMF Songs Only) . . . . . . . . 40

Creating/Deleting Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Saving a Song that Contains Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using Markers to Perform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Center Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Recording and Playing Back a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Recording Audio (WAV Format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Saving the Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Discarding the Recorded Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Listening to the Recorded Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using File Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Displaying the File List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Renaming a File or Folder (Rename). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Copying a File or Folder (Copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Deleting a File or Folder (Delete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Creating a New Folder (Create Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Searching for a Song/Style (Finder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Searching for a Song/Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

User Program (UPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

User Programs (UPG) and User Program Sets (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Loading a UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Recalling the UPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Direct Selection with the UPG Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Selecting from the UPG List Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Saving Settings as a User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Recalling My Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Saving Settings as My Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Other Functions Related to the UPS List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Renaming a User Program Set (UPS) (Rename UPS) . . . . . 46

Deleting a User Program Set (UPS) (Delete UPS) . . . . . . . . 46

Creating a New User Program Set (UPS) (Make New UPS) 46

Copying a User Program Set (UPS) (Copy UPS) . . . . . . . . . 46

Using a UPS File Created by the Roland BK Series . . . . . . . 47

Other Functions Related to the UPG List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Deleting a User Program (UPG) (Delete UPG) . . . . . . . . . . 47

Moving a User Program (UPG) (Move UPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Renaming a User Program (UPG) (Rename UPG) . . . . . . . 47

Copying a User Program (UPG) (Copy UPGs) . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Saving an Edited User Program Set (Save UPS) . . . . . . . . . 48

Locking the UPG Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Various Settings (Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

An Overview of the E-A7

Basic Structure

Broadly speaking, the E-A7 consists of a controller section, a sound generator section, an arranger/song player section, and a sampler section.

Controller Section

The controller section is what you perform on. For example, the performer’s actions such as “playing the keyboard” are sent from the controller

section to the sound generator section, causing it to produce sound.

The controller section includes the keyboard, assignable lever, the panel sliders and buttons, and the pedals connected to the rear panel.

Sound Generator Section

This section produces the sound. It receives performance data from the controller section, the arranger/song player section, and external MIDI

devices, and produces a variety of sounds in response to this data.

Arranger/Song Player Section

The arranger detects chords by analyzing the operations from the keyboard controller, and plays the appropriate style data.

The song player plays back audio les or sends MIDI messages from SMF data to the sound generator.

Sampler Section

The sampler captures sounds from an audio device or mic connected to the input jacks, or audio les (WAV les) from a USB ash drive, and saves

them as User Samples.

You can use these user samples to create user sounds (User Tones, User Drum Kits).

Units of Sound

Tone

Tones are the units of sound with which you perform.

Tones that you created by editing the built-in tones, or by loading a waveform (User Sample) you created using the sampling function, are called

“User Tones.”

Drum Kit

A drum kit is a group of percussion instrument sounds.

In a drum kit, a dierent percussion instrument sound is played by each key (note number) you press.

The sounds (mainly percussion instrument sounds) that are assigned to each note of the internal drum kits are called Drum Inst.

The drum inst of the internal drum kits or waveforms (user samples) that you captured using the sampling function can be freely assigned to the

keyboard to create your own original drum kit.

A drum kit created by the user in this way is called a “User Drum Kit.”

User Sample

A waveform captured by the sampling function is called a “User Sample.”

User samples are the material from which you can create user sample tones and user drum kits.

User Program (UPG)

A User Program (UPG) contains tone settings for the four parts that are assigned as the Keyboard Parts (Upper1, Upper2, Upper3, Lower). The style

and song settings, as well as all settings that are loaded with them (for example, the intro and ending status, and settings for the selected variation),

are also handled together within the user program (UPG).

You can store one hundred UPGs as a User Program Set (UPS).

An Overview of the E-A7

About the Memory

The state of the E-A7’s parameters and the data that you create are held in memory.

This memory is divided into three categories: “temporary memory,” “rewritable memory,” and “non-rewritable memory.”

Temporary memory (Temporary area)

A user program (UPG) that you load during a performance, and the panel settings that you modify while performing, are held in temporary memory

(the temporary area).

When you edit a User Tone or user drum kit, this data is also held in the temporary area during that time.

Settings in the temporary area are temporary, and will be lost when you turn o the power or recall other settings. If you want to keep the settings

that are in the temporary area, you must save them to rewritable memory.

Rewritable memory

Internal Storage

The memory that lets you store data inside the E-A7 is called Internal Storage.

This holds user programs sets (UPS), user styles, User Tone settings, and user drum kit settings.

External Storage

You can insert a USB ash drive and store data outside the E-A7. Such external memory (a USB ash drive) is called External Storage, and can be used

in the same way as internal storage.

External storage can also be used as an audio recording destination, or to back up data.

System Memory

System Memory is located inside the E-A7, and stores system settings that determine the overall operation of the E-A7.

User Sample Memory

This is memory that stores user samples that were captured by sampling or that were imported by the sample import function.

Non-rewritable memory

Preset Memory

This memory holds parameters for the internal sounds, internal styles, and Music Assistant. Its data cannot be rewritten.

Preset Wave Memory

This memory contains waveform data used by the internal sounds. Its data cannot be rewritten.

Eects

The E-A7 contains the following eects units. You can make settings independently for each of them.

MFX (Multi Eects)

This is a general-purpose multi-eect that modies the sound itself, potentially giving it a completely dierent tonal character.

A wide variety of types are provided, and you can choose the type that’s most appropriate for your purpose.

There are a total of three MFX units: one unit dedicated to the keyboard part, and two units for backing.

Chorus

Chorus is an eect that adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. You can choose whether to use this eect unit as chorus or as delay.

The depth of chorus can be adjusted individually for each part.

Reverb

Reverb is an eect that gives the sound a spatial ambience that’s characteristic of a performance in a hall.

Several types are provided, and you can choose the type that’s most appropriate for your purpose.

The depth of reverb can be adjusted individually for each part.

Input EFX

This unit can apply reverb or other eects to the sound from the input jacks.

Mastering Tools

The mastering tools consist of a mastering compressor and equalizer that are applied to all parts.

Panel Descriptions

Master Volume/ Balance

Controller Explanation

[Master Volume]

knob

Adjusts the overall volume (the sound that is output from the

speakers and the PHONES/OUTPUT jacks).

[Balance/Value]

knob

Press this knob to switch it between the Balance function (lit) and

the Value function (unlit).

Balance function (lit):

This knob adjusts the volume balance between your keyboard

performance and the backing performance (e.g., Style or Song).

Value function (unlit):

This knob edits the value in the right screen, left screen or tempo.

Mode [Style]

button

Selects Style mode.

If Style mode is selected, the button is lit (Style Mode).

Mode [Song]

button

Selects Song mode.

If Song mode is selected, the button is lit (Song Mode).

Scale Tune/Pad, Keyboard Buttons

Controller Explanation

[Scale Tune/Pad]

button

Switches the function of the keyboard buttons.

Scale Tune function (lit)

Pad function (unlit)

[Equal] button Sets the Scale Tune to equal temperament.

Scale Memory [

I ]–[III] buttons

Sets the Scale Tune to “Scale Memory I–III.”

* Long-press this button to save the Scale Tune settings that are specied

for the keyboard buttons.

Scale Tune (PDF)

Keyboard

buttons

You can use the keyboard buttons to edit the Scale Tuning as

desired.

* Long-press these buttons to access the Scale Tune edit screen.

Pad (p. 36)

Pad [1]–[6]

buttons

These play phrases or sound eects (p. 36).

Pad [Stop] button Stops the sound of all Pads.

Pad [View]

button

This lets you audition the phrases or sound eects that are

assigned to the pads.

Pad [Setting]

button

Accesses the setting screen for each pad.

Pad [Sync Start]

button

Turns on/o the setting (Sync Start) that makes the pads play in

synchronization with the start of a style or song.

Style

Controller Explanation

Style [0]–[9]

buttons

Use these buttons to select the Style category (p. 22).

When you press a button, the styles included in that category are

displayed.

Style [User]

button

Press this button to select the user styles.

Left side

[Numeric] button

After pressing this button, you can use the Style [0]–[9] buttons to

enter a numeric value (p. 14).

Left side [Exit]

button

Returns to the next higher level of screen (left screen).

* Long-press this button to return to the main screen.

Left side [Enter]

button

Use this button to conrm a value or execute an operation (left

screen).

Left side [Option]

button

Displays a context menu for the page that is currently open in the

left screen.

Left Display

Controller Explanation

Left side Cursor

[

] [

] buttons

Move the cursor position (left screen).

Left side Value [-]

[+] buttons

Edit the parameter value at the cursor location (left screen).

Left side direct

buttons ([L1]–

[L5] [R1]–[R5]

buttons)

These buttons are assigned to the items or functions shown in the

screen.

[L1]

[F1]

[R1]

[L2]

[F2]

[R2]

[L4]

[F4]

[R4]

[L3]

[F3]

[R3]

[L5]

[F5]

[R5]

Left side function

buttons ([F1]–

[F5] buttons)

Top Panel

6 7 8

10 11

4 1

5 3

For details on each functions, refer to “Reference Manual (English)” (PDF).

Panel Descriptions

Part Level

Controller Explanation

[Select] button Switches the function of the Part Level sliders and buttons.

[Track Mute]

button

Use this to mute specic tracks of the selected Style or song.

* Long-press this button to access a screen where you can select the mute

track of the SMF or Style.

Tempo [Tap]

button

You can change the tempo of the current Style or song by

repeatedly pressing this button at the desired interval.

Tempo [-] [+]

buttons

Change the tempo of the currently selected Style or song.

If you press the two buttons simultaneously, the original tempo

specied for the Style or song is restored.

Tempo [Lock]

button

Press this button to lock the current tempo setting. The tempo

does not change even if you select another style (of a dierent

tempo).

Part Level

Part sliders/Part

buttons

Adjust the volume of the parts (Parts sliders).

Turn the parts on/o (Part buttons).

[A DRUM] Accompaniment drum part

[A BASS] Accompaniment bass part

[LWR] Lower part

[UP3] Upper 3 part

[UP2] Upper 2 part

[UP1] Upper 1 part

[ACC1]–[ACC6] Accompaniment part 1–6

Right Display

Controller Explanation

Right side Cursor

[

] [

] buttons

Move the cursor position (right screen).

Right side Value

[-] [+] buttons

Edit the parameter value at the cursor location (right screen).

Right side direct

buttons ([L1]–

[L5] [R1]–[R5]

buttons)

These buttons are assigned to the items or functions shown in the

screen.

[L1]

[F1]

[R1]

[L2]

[F2]

[R2]

[L4]

[F4]

[R4]

[L3]

[F3]

[R3]

[L5]

[F5]

[R5]

Right side

function buttons

([F1]–[F5]

buttons)

Tone

Controller Explanation

Tone [0]–[9]

buttons

Use these to select tones.

When you press a button, the tones in that category are shown

(p. 17).

Tone [User]

button

Use this to select User Tones (PDF).

Right side

[Numeric] button

After pressing this button, you can use the Tone [0]–[9] buttons to

enter a numeric value (p. 14).

Right side [Exit]

button

Returns to the previous screen (right screen).

* Long-press this button to return to the Main screen.

Right side [Enter]

button

Use this button to conrm a value or execute an operation (right

display).

Right side

[Option] button

Displays a context menu for the page that is currently open in the

right display.

Input/Sampling

Controller Explanation

Mic/Line In

[Volume] knob

Adjusts the volume of the signal being input to the INPUT jacks.

[Input On]

button

Turns on/o the signal from the INPUT jacks.

* Long-press this button to access a screen of input-related settings.

[Input EFX]

button

Turns on/o the eect that’s applied to the signal from the INPUT

jacks.

* Long-press this button to access a screen of input-related settings.

[Sampling]

button

Displays the sampling menu screen (p. 29).

Controller Explanation

[Output Mode]

button

Switches the acoustical character of the sound that is output from

the Phones jack/Output jacks and the E-A7’s speakers.

When the button is lit: Settings are optimized for the response of

the E-A7’s speakers.

When the button is unlit: The Mastering Tools function’s

Compressor and Equalizer settings will be

enabled. The factory settings (Type: Standard)

or the User settings are applied.

* The “Standard” compressor and equalizer type settings are optimal for

use when the Phones jack or Output jacks are connected to an external

speaker or PA system.

[

] (power)

button

Turns the power on (p. 12).

* Long-press this button to turn the power o (p. 12).

Menu/Utility

Controller Explanation

[Write] button Saves settings.

[Finder] button Use this button to search for a User Style or Song (p. 44).

[Favorite] button

Displays the Favorite screen.

Here you can recall Favorite tones (p. 20).

* To play the demo songs, hold down the [Menu] button and press the

[Favorite] button.

[Menu] button

Displays a menu screen.

* To play the demo songs, hold down the [Menu] button and press the

[Favorite] button.

Style/Song Control

Controller Explanation

Intro [1]–[4]

buttons

Use these to select the Style’s intro (Each Style can have up to four

dierent intros).

Variation [1]–[4]

buttons

Use these to select the Style’s variation (Each Style can have up to

four dierent variations).

You can use these when you want the arrangement of the

selected Style to be simpler or more complex.

[Break] button

Mutes the Style’s playback until the end of the currently-playing

measure.

[Auto Fill] button

Turns on the Auto Fill-in function. If this is on, a ll-in plays before

the new Style variation is played back.

Ending [1]–[4]

buttons

Select the Style’s ending (Each Style can have up to four endings).

Sync [Stop] (

)

button

If the Synchro Stop function is on, style playback will stop when

you play and release a single note or chord.

Sync [Start] (

)

button

If the Synchro Start function is on, Style playback starts when you

play a single note or chord.

[Start/Stop]

button

Plays/stops the Style.

If a song is selected, pressing this button plays or pauses the song.

[Fade In/Out]

button

If the Style is stopped, pressing this button starts the Style and

gradually raises the volume from 0 (Fade In).

If the Style is playing, pressing this button gradually lowers the

volume and then automatically stops the song or Style playback

when the volume reaches 0 (Fade Out).

[Loop Start]

button

If a song is selected, this button species the loop start point for

the loop play function. If the loop point is already specied, this

button turns loop play on/o (p. 40).

[Loop End]

button

If a song is selected, this button species the loop end point for

the loop play function. If the loop point is already specied, this

button clears the loop point.

Mark & Jump [1]–

[4] buttons

When playing an SMF in which marks have been assigned, these

buttons jump to the assigned playback point (p. 40).

* If you long-press one of these buttons, the Mark & Jump function setting

screen appears.

[Center Cancel]

button

Minimizes the vocal or other sound that is panned to the center of

an audio le (WAV or MP3).

Song Player [

]

button

Returns the playback position to the beginning of the song.

Song Player [

]

button

Rewinds the song.

Song Player [

]

button

Fast-forwards the song.

[Rec] button

Records a style or song (audio).

* In the record-ready condition (indicator blinking), long-pressing this

button cancels record-ready.

One Touch [1]–[4]

buttons

Use these buttons to recall One Touch memories (p. 26).

* You can long-press one of these buttons to access a screen where you can

edit and save One Touch memories.

Panel Descriptions

User Program

Controller Explanation

[Split] button

Divides the keyboard into left and right, allowing you to play

dierent tones in each region (p. 18).

* If you long-press this button, the split setting screen appears.

UPG [Lock]

button

Allows you to prevent settings from changing (lock) when you

switch user programs.

“Locking the UPG Settings” (p. 48)

* If you long-press this button, the User Program Lock setting screen

appears.

UPG Bank [B]

button

Press this button if you want to use User Program [1]–[10] buttons

to specify the bank.

UPG Bank [-] [+]

buttons

Switch the user program bank.

UPG [1]–[10]

buttons

Switch the user program.

My Setup [M]

button

Switches to My Setup (p. 46).

* If you long-press this button, the Write screen appears, allowing you to

save the current settings in My Setup.

UPG/UPS List [

]

button

Displays the UPS list or UPG list.

The UPS or UPG list switches each time you press this button.

* User Programs are abbreviated as UPG.

* User Program Sets are abbreviated as UPS.

Octave/Transpose/Assignable

Controller Explanation

Octave [-] [+]

buttons

Shift the pitch of the keyboard part in units of one octave (p. 19).

Press these two buttons simultaneously to return to the original

octave settings.

Transpose [-] [+]

buttons

Transpose the Style, song, and keyboard parts.

Press these two buttons simultaneously to return the transpose

setting to 0.

Assignable

Switch [1]–[7]

buttons

These buttons perform the functions that you’ve assigned.

* If you long-press one of these buttons, the assignable settings screen

appears, allowing you to assign various functions to the buttons.

Assignable lever

With the factory settings, moving the lever to the left while you

play the keyboard lowers the pitch, and moving the lever to the

right raises the pitch. Moving the lever away from yourself applies

vibrato.

A variety of functions can be assigned to this lever as well.

[Menu]

“Global”

Shortcut

You can also long-press any panel button marked with a diamond symbol (

;

) to jump to the corresponding parameter screen for that button.

You can also reach the parameter screen via the menu.

As noted below, you can access a save screen or other screen by long-pressing certain buttons.

Long-press [Exit] button

If a screen within the menu

hierarchy is displayed, takes

you back to the main screen.

The right [Exit] button does

the same.

Long-press [My Setup]

button

Displays the My Setup save

screen.

Long-press [Favorite]

button

Displays the Favorite save

screen.

Long-press Scale Memory

[ I ]–[III] buttons

Saves the current scale tune

state in a Scale Memory

[ I ]–[III].

Long-press [Rec] button

If you long-press this button

while in the record-ready

state (indicator blinking),

record-ready is canceled. (If

you decide not to record, you

can use this button to cancel.)

6 7 8

10 11

4 1

5 3

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

A B C D E F

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

Headphones

* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration)

faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.

The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC

outlet.

AC adaptor

Indicator

Power Cord

AC Outlet

Connect MIDI

equipment

(p. 10).

Use a stereo mini-plug to

connect an audio player

or similar device.

Connect an

amplied

speaker.

Cord hook

ComputerUSB ash drive

Option: EV-5

EXPRESSION

Option: DP series,

BOSS FS-5U, EV-5

CONTROL

Option: DP series,

BOSS FS-5U

HOLD

If connecting a microphone

Set the MIC-

LINE select

switch to MIC.

If connecting an audio device, synthesizer, or similar device

Set the MIC-LINE

select switch to

LINE.

USB port

Jack Explanation

USB MEMORY

port

Connect a USB ash drive (separately sold) for use as external

storage.

* Carefully insert the USB ash drives all the way in—until it is rmly in

place.

* Use a USB ash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if

any other USB ash drive is used.

* We do not recommend using a USB hub, regardless of whether it is an

active or a passive hub. Connect only one USB ash drive to this port.

USB COMPUTER

port

If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the

E-A7’s USB COMPUTER port to a USB port on your computer, you’ll

be able to produce and edit music using the E-A7 in conjunction

with MIDI-enabled software.

Foot Pedal jack

Jack Explanation

Pedal HOLD jack

If a separately sold pedal switch (Roland DP series) is connected to

this jack, you can use it to sustain the sound of the keyboard part.

This function is called “sustain” or “damper.”

Pedal

EXPRESSION jack

Connect a separately sold expression pedal (Roland EV-5) to this

jack.

* Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By

connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction

and/or damage to the unit.

Pedal CONTROL

jack

Connect a separately sold pedal switch (Roland DP series) or

separately sold expression pedal (Roland EV-5) to this jack.

You can assign a function suitable for the pedal that’s connected.

“Reference Manual” (PDF)

* Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By

connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction

and/or damage to the unit.

MIDI port

These connectors can be connected to other MIDI devices to receive and

transmit MIDI messages.

DC IN jack

Jack Explanation

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

NOTE

5 Use only the AC adaptor that is included with the product.

5 If you won’t be using the E-A7 for an extended period of time,

disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

Cord hook

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit

(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid

applying undue stress to the jack, anchor the power cord using

the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

INPUT jack

Jack Explanation

MIC-LINE select

switch

Set this switch to the appropriate position depending on whether

you connect a microphone (MIC) or a line-level device such as an

instrument (LINE).

INPUT

L/MONO, MIC,

R jacks

Connect a microphone, or the outputs of your audio equipment,

synthesizer, or similar device.

* If you connect a microphone, connect it to the L/MONO, MIC jack.

Condenser microphones are not supported.

* If you want to input in monaural, connect to the L/MONO, MIC jack.

EXT IN jack

This is an audio input jack. If you use a stereo mini-plug to connect

your audio player or similar device, the sound of the connected

device is heard from the E-A7.

* Eects are not applied to the sound that is input from the EXT IN jack.

* Adjust the volume on the connected device (e.g., audio player).

Output jack

Jack Explanation

OUTPUT L/

MONO, R jacks

Connect speakers.

5 If you want to output in monaural, connect your system to the

L/MONO jack.

5 If you’ve connected the output jacks to external speakers or a

PA system, we recommend that you leave the [Output Mode]

button o (button unlit).

PHONES jack

Connect separately sold headphones (Roland RH series).

If a cable is connected to this jack, the internal speakers are

automatically muted.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting External Audio Equipment

The E-A7 is equipped with two types of input jack: the INPUT jacks

and the EXT IN jack. Use whichever is suitable for your needs.

Jack Explanation

INPUT jacks

Eects such as reverb can be applied to the audio input.

Use this jack if you want to sing along with your performance,

or record a sample.

EXT IN jack

The audio input of this jack is output without change from

the OUTPUT jacks or the speakers. It is not possible to apply

eects or adjust the volume.

Use this jack if you want to perform while playing back an

audio player.

NOTE

To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn

down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any

connections.

Connecting a Microphone or External Audio

Device to the INPUT Jacks

Connect your microphone or device (e.g., synthesizer) to the INPUT

jacks.

You can sample the audio from these external audio inputs.

1. Turn the [Mic/Line In] knob all the way to the left,

minimizing the volume.

2. Connect your microphone or the outputs of your audio

device (e.g., synthesizer) to the E-A7’s INPUT jacks.

3. Set the INPUT-MIC select switch to MIC if connecting a

microphone, or to LINE if connecting a synthesizer or

other audio device.

4. Press the [Input On] button to make it light; the input

turns on.

5. Turn the [Mic/Line In] knob to adjust the input level.

6. If you want to apply an eect such as reverb to the

audio input, press the [Input EFX] button to turn Input

EFX on.

MEMO

5 If you long-press the [Input EFX] button, the Input EFX screen

appears, allowing you to make settings for Input EFX.

For more about the input eects, refer to “Reference Manual”

(PDF).

5 If you connect a mic, connect it to the L/MONO, MIC jack.

Condenser microphones are not supported.

Connecting an External Audio Device to the EXT

IN Jack

You can connect an audio player or similar device to the EXT IN jack.

1. Minimize the volume of your external audio device.

2. Connect your audio player to the E-A7’s EXT IN jack.

3. Adjust the volume using the controls of the connected

audio device.

NOTE

5 The sound that’s input from this jack cannot be sampled.

5 Noise may occur if you connect or disconnect a cable at the

EXT IN jack while the E-A7 is powered-on, but this is not a

malfunction.

Connecting MIDI Equipment

If MIDI equipment is connected, it can exchange performance

information with the E-A7.

What is MIDI?

MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was developed

as a universal standard for the exchange of performance data among

electronic musical instruments and computers.

The E-A7 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange

performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used to

connect the unit to an external device for even greater versatility.

Connection example

If you use a MIDI cable to connect the E-A7’s MIDI OUT connector to

the MIDI IN connector of your external MIDI device, you’ll be able to

produce sound on your external MIDI device by playing the E-A7’s

keyboard. As necessary, set the receive channel of your external MIDI

device to match the E-A7’s transmit channel.

E-A7

MIDI sound module /

sequencer

The MIDI sequencer plays the sounds of the E-A7.

Use the E-A7 to play the MIDI sound module.

MIDI channels

MIDI uses sixteen channels: 1–16. Even if two MIDI devices are

connected, they won’t be able to select or play each other’s sounds if

the two devices are set to dierent MIDI channels.

The E-A7 can receive all channels 1 through 16.

For details on MIDI settings, refer to “Reference Manual

(English)” (PDF).

Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting the E-A7 to a Computer

If a USB cable (sold separately) is connected between the E-A7’s rear

panel USB COMPUTER port and a USB port of your computer, you’ll

be able to do the following things.

5 Use the E-A7 as a sound module.

5 Produce and edit music by transferring MIDI data between the E-A7

and your sequencer.

1. Use a standard USB cable (sold separately: A

B type

cable) to connect the E-A7 to your computer.

If the computer does not recognize the E-A7

When connecting the E-A7 to your computer, there is normally no

need to install a driver. If you experience problems, or if the speed is

too slow, you may be able to solve the problem by installing Roland’s

dedicated driver.

For details on downloading and installing the dedicated driver, refer

to the Roland website.

http://www.roland.com/support/

NOTE

5 Only MIDI data is transmitted and received via the USB cable.

The audio data cannot be transmitted or received via USB.

5 Power-on the E-A7 before you start the MIDI application on

your computer. Never power-on or power-o the E-A7 while

the MIDI application is running.

For details on USB settings, refer to “Reference Manual

(English)” (PDF).

Connecting a Separately Sold Footswitch

or Hold Pedal

You can connect a pedal switch (sold separately: DP series) or

expression pedal (sold separately: EV-5) to the E-A7’s PEDAL jacks.

“ Foot Pedal jack” (p. 9)

Installing the Music Rest

1. Install the music rest as shown in the illustration.

NOTE

5 When moving the E-A7, be sure to remove the music rest as a

safety precaution.

5 Do not apply excessive force to the music rest.

5 The music rest is not designed to accept the placement of

laptops or other heavy objects.

Placing the E-A7 on a Stand

If you want to place the E-A7 on a stand, use the Roland KS-18Z.

Be careful not to pinch your ngers when setting up the stand.

Place the instrument on the stand as follows.

Rear view

Place the E-A7

so that it is in

the center of

the stand

Adjust the outer width of the stand

within the range shown below.

800 mm–between the rubber feet

of the E-A7

Top view

Between the rubber feet

800 mm or

Side view

Place the E-A7

so that it is in

the center of

the stand

Adjust so that the height does not

exceed 1 meter (Adjust the stand

to a level no higher than the third

level from the bottom).

NOTE

5 When placing the E-A7 on a stand, take care not to pinch your

ngers between the instrument and the stand.

5 Using any other combination of instrument and stand

could produce an unstable situation, possibly causing the

instrument to fall or tip over and cause injury.

5 If the instrument is not placed correctly, it will be unstable,

possibly causing the instrument to fall or tip over and cause

injury.

5 For details on assembling the stand, refer to the owner’s

manual of the stand.

Before You Start Using E-A7

Turning On/O the Power

Once everything is properly connected (p. 9), be sure to follow the

procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in

the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

Turning On the Power

1. Turn the [Master Volume] knob all the way to the left,

minimizing the volume.

NOTE

Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume

down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some

sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal

and does not indicate a malfunction.

2. Press the [

] (power) switch to turn on the power.

3. Use the [Master Volume] knob to adjust the volume.

NOTE

5 This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a

few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will

operate normally.

5 To ensure proper operation of the assignable lever, make sure not

to touch the lever when turning the E-A7’s power on.

Turning O the Power

1. Turn the [Master Volume] knob all the way to the left,

minimizing the volume.

NOTE

Never power-o the E-A7 during playback or recording or while

data is being read or written on a USB ash drive.

2. Continue holding down the [

] button until the screen

indicates “POWER OFF.”

Release the button, and the power turns o.

NOTE

5 When you turn o the power of the E-A7, the contents of the

loaded (currently edited) UPS (User Program Set) are lost. Save

any important data before you turn o the power.

5 If you need to turn o the power completely, press the [

]

(power) switch; after the unit’s power switch has been turned

o, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically,

change the “ Auto O ” setting to “O ”

The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after a predetermined

amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its

buttons or controls were operated (Auto O function).

If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically, disengage the

Auto O function (p. 13).

* Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost when the power is turned

o. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand.

* To restore power, turn the power on again.

Adjusting the Overall Volume

Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the

playback volume of an internal song.

If headphones are connected, use the [Master Volume] knob to

adjust the headphone volume.

1. Turn the [Master Volume] knob to adjust the overall

volume.

Adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to produce sound.

Turning the knob toward the right will increase the volume, and

turning it toward the left will decrease the volume.

Before You Start Using E-A7

Optimizing the Acoustic Character for the

Internal Speakers

If you turn on the [Output Mode] button, the output sound is

adjusted optimally for the response of the E-A7’s built-in speakers.

1. Press the [Output Mode] button to make it light.

MEMO

You can specify whether the [Output Mode] button will be on or

o when the E-A7 starts.

“Reference Manual” (PDF)

2. To turn the [Output Mode] button o, press the [Output

Mode] button once again (the button goes dark).

The Mastering Tools’ Equalizer and Compressor settings will be

enabled.

MEMO

With the factory settings, Mastering Tools’ Type is set to

“Standard.” The Type “Standard” settings are optimal when

connecting the Phones/Output jacks to external speakers or a PA

system.

You can also change the settings that are used when the [Output

Mode] button is o.

“Reference Manual” (PDF)

“Mastering Tools Function”

Demo of the E-A7

Your E-A7 contains a demo that introduces all of its highlights. It

might be a good idea to try it out now. The demo is self-explanatory,

so we’ll just show you how to start and stop it.

1. Press the [Favorite] button and [Menu] button

simultaneously.

Playback starts automatically with the demo song.

2. Press the [Exit] button to leave the demo function.

NOTE

5 No data for the music that is played will be output from the

MIDI OUT connector and the USB COMPUTER port.

purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation

of applicable laws.

Making the Power Automatically Turn O

After a Time (Auto O)

The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after a

predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used

for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (factory

setting).

If you don’t need the power to turn o automatically, set “Auto O”

to the “OFF” setting as described below.

1. Press the [Menu] button to make it light.

The Menu screen appears.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Global.”

3. Use the function buttons to move the pages.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Auto O.”

5. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to select “OFF.”

6. Press the [Exit] button to return to the previous screen.

MEMO

The settings are automatically saved in the Global parameters

when you exit the screen.

Basic Operation of the E-A7

Basic Screens

In keeping with its emphasis on smooth realtime operability during

live performance, the E-A7 features dual displays in the left and right

sides of the panel. The left display shows style-related information,

and the right display shows mainly tone-related information.

This means that even if you are switching styles in the left

destination while switching tones in the right destination, you won’t

need to switch screens within a display.

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict

what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however,

that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the

system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in

the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

Main page (left)

The display diers between Style mode and Song mode.

Main page (in Style Mode)

Current performance

position (measure

and beat or

remaining time), tempo

Name of the last chord you played

Transpose

Split Point

Bank, number, and

name of the selected

UPG

Tone number and

name selected for each

keyboard part

Arranger Switch

on/o

Bass Inversion on/o

Displays the Arranger Setting screen.

Displays the Style Part Mixer

screen.

Displays the Keyboard Part

Mixer screen.

Indicates the

keyboard part. Use

the direct buttons

to select a part.

Name, number, and category

of the selected Style

Bass Inv (Bass Inversion) Function

Turns the bass inversion function on/o.

If Bass Inv is o, the style’s bass part always sounds the note played

by the performer or the root note of the chord.

Example: When you play the chord E-G-C (C maj), the bass part

sounds the “C” note.

If Bass Inv is on, the rhythm’s bass part sounds the lowest note that

you play on the keyboard.

Example: When you play the chord E-G-C (C maj), the bass part

sounds the “E” note.

Main page (in Song Mode)

Chain Play on/oDisplays the Keyboard Part

Mixer screen.

Current performance

position (measure

and beat or

remaining time), tempo

Name of the last chord you played

Transpose

Split Point

Bank, number, and

name of the selected

UPG

Tone number and name

selected for each keyboard

part

Indicates the

keyboard part. Use

the direct buttons

to select a part.

Name and le type of the

selected song

Main page (right)

The main screen in the right display shows a tone list.

Right page

Tone sub-category name

Tone list

Switch pages

Name of the selected

part

Control change

number and program

change number

assigned to the

selected tone

Basic Buttons

There are two each of these basic buttons, just as there are two

displays at the left and right.

[L1]

[F1]

[R1]

[L2]

[F2]

[R2]

[L4]

[F4]

[R4]

[L3]

[F3]

[R3]

[L5]

[F5]

[R5]

Function buttons

Direct buttons

[Numeric]

[Option]

[Enter]

[Exit]

Direct buttons, Function buttons

Around the display are placed direct buttons and function buttons

that are linked with the contents of the display.

Cursor, Value, Enter, Exit

These buttons are provided for each of the left and right displays,

allowing you to perform basic operations in each display such as

moving the cursor, editing values, and conrming or canceling.

Option

The Option buttons are also placed by the left and right displays.

The Option button is used to select functions that are related to the

functions and operations shown in each display.

This means that their function will depend on the screen that’s

shown.

Numeric

You can use the numeric buttons to select tones, or styles by

entering a number.

This method is convenient if you remember the number that you

want to select.

Here’s how to select a tone by number.

1. Press the Tone [Numeric] button to open the Numeric

window.

Tone [0]–[9] buttons light.

2. Use the Tone [0]–[9] buttons to enter a number.

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If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

3. Press the [Enter] button to conrm.

The Numeric screen closes, and the page of the selected tone or style

appears.

Basic Operation of the E-A7

[Balance/Value] knob

The [Balance/Value] knob has the two functions of Balance and

Value.

These functions alternate each time you press the [Balance/Value]

knob.

MEMO

If the Balance function is active, the LED at the left of the

[Balance/Value] knob is lit.

Adjusting the Volume Balance Between the

Keyboard Parts and the Style/Song

1. Make sure that the Balance LED beside the [Balance/

Value] knob is lit.

If it’s not lit, press the [Balance/Value] knob once.

2. Turn the [Balance/Value] knob.

The Balance screen opens.

You can view the current setting while you adjust it.

MEMO

After a time, the screen closes automatically.

Using the Knob for the Value [-] [+] Button and

Tempo [-] [+] Button Functions

When using the Value [-] [+] buttons to edit a value in a parameter

screen or an edit screen, you can also use this knob to edit the value.

When the Tempo screen is open, you can use the knob to change the

tempo.

1. Make sure that the Balance LED beside the [Balance/

Value] knob is unlit.

If it’s lit, press the [Balance/Value] knob once.

2. Turn the [Balance/Value] knob.

Adjusting the Volume of Keyboard Parts

and Style Parts

If the volume of the Style or song is too loud or too soft in

comparison to your performance, you can adjust the volume balance

as follows.

You can use the Part Level sliders to easily adjust the volume of each

keyboard part and style part.

1. Each time you press the [Select] button, the parts

assigned to the sliders and buttons will change in the

following combinations.

Button Part

[A DRUM] Accompaniment drum part

[A BASS] Accompaniment bass part

[LWR] Keyboard lower part

[UP3] Keyboard upper 3 part

[UP2] Keyboard upper 2 part

[UP1] Keyboard upper 1 part

[ACC1]–[ACC6] Accompaniment part 1–6

2. Move the slider for each part.

5 Moving the [UP1] [UP2] [UP3] or [LWR] sliders adjusts the

volume of the corresponding Keyboard Part.

5 Moving the [A BASS] slider adjusts the volume of the Style

performance’s Bass part.

5 Moving the [A DRUM] slider adjusts the volume of the Style

performance’s Drum part.

5 Moving the [ACC1]–[ACC6] sliders adjusts the volume of the Style

performance’s ACC1–6 parts.

3. Turn each part’s button on/o.

5 Pressing the [UP1] [UP2] [UP3] or [LWR] buttons turns the

corresponding Keyboard Part on/o.

5 Pressing the [A BASS] button turns the Style performance’s Bass

part on/o.

5 Pressing the [A DRUM] button turns the Style performance’s

Drum part on/o.

5 Pressing the [ACC1]–[ACC6] buttons turns each of the Style

performance’s ACC1–6 parts on/o.

NOTE

You can’t use the Style Part [A DRUM] [A BASS] and [ACC1]–

[ACC6] sliders or buttons while a song is selected.

MEMO

5 You can also make this setting in the Mixer screen.

Keyboard Part (p. 18)

Style Part (p. 23)

5 Slider settings are remembered even if you switch styles or One

Touch. They are reset if you switch the UPG.

Basic Operation of the E-A7

Assigning Names

The E-A7 lets you assign a name to a style or user program when you

save it.

Regardless of what you’re naming, the procedure is the same.

1. Use the Cursor [

] [

] buttons to move the cursor to the

position where you want to input a character.

2. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to specify the character

that you want to input.

Button Explanation

Direct button [L2] Deletes one character

Direct button [R2] Inserts one space

Direct button [L3]

Selects uppercase alphabetical characters for

input

Direct button [R3]

Selects lowercase alphabetical characters for

input

Direct button [L4] Selects symbols/numerals for input

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You can also specify characters using the Style or Tone category

buttons (numeric keypad).

Use the category buttons to input the characters that are

assigned to the numeric keypad display in the center of the

screen.

For example each time you press the category button

corresponding to the icon marked “ABC,” the character switches

in the order of “A”

“B”

“C”

“A”...

3. Use the function buttons to select “Exec.”

A conrmation message appears.

4. If you decide to cancel the input, press the [Exit] button.

NOTE

Depending on what you’re saving, there may be limitations on

the number of type of characters that you can use.

Performing

Selecting a Tone and Playing it on the

Keyboard

On the E-A7, the sounds that can be assigned to each part are

called “tones.” Tones are assigned to the tone buttons according to

category, and each tone button is also divided into sub-categories.

For example the [Piano] button lets you select piano tones and

electric piano tones, and the [World] button lets you select tones

that are suitable for the music of various countries and regions. To

select a sub-category, press the same tone button two or more times.

The [User] button lets you switch between User Tone (p. 31) and User

Drum Kit (p. 33) tones.

The E-A7 has four keyboard parts (UP1, UP2, UP3, LWR), and one tone

can be assigned to each part.

The currently selected Part name is shown in the upper left of the

Tone screen located in the right side of the panel. Operations in the

Tone screen change the tone for that Part.

Main screen (right)

To switch the Part so that you can change the tone of a dierent part,

use the main screen at the left to switch Parts.

Main screen (left)

The main screen shows the tone names of the four keyboard parts.

You can use the direct buttons to switch parts. The selected part

number is highlighted.

Changing the Tone of a Keyboard Part

To select each part (Upper1, Upper2, Upper3, Lower), press the direct

buttons ([R2]–[R5] buttons) corresponding to the keyboard parts.

1. Select a part by pressing one of the direct buttons

([R2]–[R5] buttons) in the left Main screen.

The indication “ ” is shown at the selected keyboard part.

The Main screen (right) shows a tone list for the selected part.

MEMO

The name of the selected part is shown at the top of the Tone

screen.

2. Use the Tone [0]–[9] buttons to select a tone category.

The selected tone category page appears.

MEMO

By continuing to press the same Tone category button, you can

step through the rst sound in each sub-category of the category.

3. Press a direct button to select a tone.

MEMO

5 The selected tone is highlighted.

5 Use the function buttons to switch pages.

5 You can also select from favorite tones (p. 20).

5 Depending on the Part Switch or Part Level settings, you

might not hear any sound (p. 15).

5 You can also select a tone by pressing the [Numeric] button

and specifying a number (p. 14).

4. Play the keyboard.

You’ll hear the sound of the selected instrument.

Performing

Turning Each Keyboard Part On/O and

Adjusting the Volume

Using the Part Level Sliders/Buttons

“Adjusting the Volume of Keyboard Parts and Style Parts”

(p. 15)

Using the Mixer Screen

If you display the Keyboard Part Mixer screen, you will also be able

to adjust the “Reverb Send,” “Chorus Send,” and “Panpot” of the

Keyboard Parts (UP1, UP2, UP3, LWR) as well as the “Volume” and

“Part Switch.”

1. Display the Main screen.

2. Press the [F1] (Keyboard Part Mixer) button.

The Keyboard Part Mixer screen appears.

3. Use the Cursor [

] [

] buttons or the direct buttons to

navigate to the parameter that you want to edit.

4. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to edit the value.

For details on the parameters that you can edit, refer to the reference

manual.

MEMO

5 You can also edit the setting by [Menu]

“User Program Edit”

“Keyboard Part Mixer.”

5 These parameters are saved in the UPG.

“Saving Settings as a User Program” (p. 46)

Playing Dierent Tones in the Right and

Left Hands (Split)

1. Press the [Split] button.

The [Split] button lights, and the keyboard is divided at middle C

(C4) into left and right areas.

Use the left-hand area to specify the chord for Style performance, or

to play the tone of the Lower part.

Use the right-hand area to play a melody using the tone of the

Upper1, Upper2, and Upper3 part.

(Factory setting)

Lower

Upper

Split point

MEMO

When you choose the Split setting, the Arranger Setting “Type”

parameter is automatically set to “Intelligent.”

Changing the Split Point

You can change the keyboard split point.

1. Long-press the [SPLIT] button.

The Split setting screen appears.

2. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to specify the split point.

MEMO

5 You can also specify the split point by pressing a note on the

keyboard.

5 You can also make this setting by [Menu]

“User Program

Edit”

“Split.”

Specifying Lower Hold

This function makes the lower note continue sounding until you

press a dierent key in the left-hand keyboard area.

This function is enabled only if the [Split] button is lit.

1. Long-press the [SPLIT] button.

The Split setting screen appears.

2. Press the function button that corresponds to Lower

Hold; a check mark appears in the check box.

MEMO

5 You can also make this setting by [Menu]

“User Program

Edit”

“Split.”

5 This parameter is saved in the UPG.

“Saving Settings as a User Program” (p. 46)

Transposing Your Performance (Transpose)

You can transpose the keyboard in semitone steps.

1. Use the Transpose [-] [+] buttons to specify the desired

key.

Value

-6–0–+5 (semitone steps)

If you’ve specied a key other than “0,” the Transpose [-] [+] button

indicator is lit.

The Transpose screen disappears after several seconds. If you want to

close the screen immediately, press the [Exit] button.

MEMO

5 If you press both Transpose [-] [+] buttons simultaneously, the

value returns to 0.

5 If you transpose the keyboard part, the Style that’s playing is also

transposed in the same way.

5 You can select or clear the function button “Song” and

“Keyboard” check boxes to specify what is aected by

transposition, for example transposing only the song or only the

keyboard.

5 The transpose setting is saved in the UPG.

“Saving Settings as a User Program” (p. 46)

Performing

Changing the Pitch (Octave Shift)

This function shifts the pitch of the keyboard parts in units of an

octave.

1. Use the Octave [-] [+] buttons to select the desired

octave setting.

The Octave screen appears.

This shows the Octave Shift setting of each keyboard part.

The Octave screen disappears after several seconds. If you want to

close it immediately, press the [Exit] button.

Value

-4–0–+4 (octave steps)

MEMO

5 While the screen is displayed, you can use the Cursor [

] [

]

buttons to select a part, and use the Value [-] [+] buttons to set

the octave settings individually for each part.

5 While the screen is displayed, you can select or clear the check

boxes corresponding to the function buttons to specify what is

octave-shifted when you press the Octave [-] [+] buttons.

5 Press both of the Octave [-] [+] buttons simultaneously to return

to the setting that is saved in the UPG.

5 You can also edit the octave setting by [Menu]

“User

Program Edit”

“Tone Part Mixer”

“Octave Shift.”

5 The octave setting is saved in the UPG.

“Saving Settings as a User Program” (p. 46)

Using the Metronome

You can sound the metronome while you perform. You can adjust

the tempo and time signature of the metronome. Use the tempo

screen to turn the metronome on/o.

If a Style or SMF song is playing, the metronome sounds at the

tempo and time signature of that song.

NOTE

You can’t use the metronome if an audio le is selected.

1. Press the Tempo [-] [+] buttons.

The Tempo screen appears.

2. Use the function buttons to turn “Metro” (metronome)

on.

The metronome starts sounding.

To stop the metronome, use the function buttons to turn “Metro”

o.

3. Use the Tempo [-] [+] buttons to adjust the metronome

tempo.

For details on how to change the tempo, refer to “Changing the

Style’s Tempo” (p. 24).

Making Metronome Settings

You can specify the metronome’s time signature and volume.

1. Press a Tempo [-] [+] button.

The tempo screen appears.

2. Use the function buttons to select “Metronome

Setting.”

The Metronome Setting screen appears in the right display.

You can also access the metronome settings via [Menu]

“Global”

“Metronome.”

You can set the following parameters.

Parameter Value Explanation

Volume 0–127 Species the metronome volume.

Time Signature

1/16–32/16,

1/8–32/8,

1/4–32/4,

1/2–32/2

Species the metronome time signature.

Mode

Always

The metronome continues sounding even

when playback is stopped.

Play

The metronome sounds only while the

Style or song is playing.

Rec

The metronome sounds only while the

Style or song is being recorded.

Count In

O, 1 bar,

2 bar

Species whether a count-in is sounded.

If the count-in function is on (1 measure

or 2 measures), the specied number of

measures are counted before the Style or

SMF plays.

3. Use the direct buttons to select a parameter.

4. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to edit the value.

MEMO

The settings are saved in Global parameters when you exit the

screen.

Using Favorite Tones

You can register up to 50 frequently-used sounds as favorites for

quick recall while you perform.

Recalling a Favorite Tone

1. Press the [Favorite] button so it’s lit.

The Favorite Tone screen appears.

2. To select a tone in the list, press the direct button.

You can use the function buttons to switch between pages 1–5.

A favorite Tone is recalled.

3. Press the [Favorite] button once again to return to the

Main screen.

The [Favorite] button goes dark.

Registering Favorite Tones

1. Select the tone that you want to register as a Favorite

Tone (p. 17).

2. Hold down the [Favorite] button.

The Write Favorite Tone screen appears.

3. Use the direct buttons to enter the number in which you

want to register the favorite tone.

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

4. Press the [Enter] button to register the tone.

MEMO

The tone of the currently selected part is registered.

NOTE

If you edit a tone that you’ve registered as a favorite, your

changes also apply to the sound that you recall as a Favorite.

Playing with Automatic Accompaniments

The E-A7 contains a function that plays back automatic

accompaniments called “styles.” This section explains how to take

advantage of the E-A7’s accompaniments.

About the Styles

The E-A7 can generate interactive accompaniments based on the

style you select.

Styles are assigned to the Style buttons by category, and each Style

button is also divided into sub-categories.

In addition to using the internal styles, you can also create your own

original styles.

“Reference Manual” (PDF).

Style data is a collection of accompaniment patterns (called

“divisions”) each consisting of up to eight parts. Based on four

accompaniment variations for dierent energy levels of the main

song, they include divisions such as intros, endings, and lls.

By using the panel buttons to switch between these divisions, you

can freely create the structure of the song while you perform.

As you perform, the accompaniment changes according to the

chords that you play on the keyboard.

Using Styles

[Start/Stop] (

) button

This button is used to start and stop style playback. While a style is

running, the button’s indicator ashes red on the rst beat of each

bar, and green on the remaining beats.

MEMO

5 You can also start/stop the Style playback simply by playing

the keyboard. Refer to the following section.

5 You can also start/stop playback by using a separately sold

footswitch (p. 9).

Sync [Stop] (

) [Start] (

) button

These buttons activate and switch o the “Sync Start/Stop”

function.

Function Explanation

Sync Start

The style starts playing when you play the keyboard within

the keyboard chord detection range.

Sync Stop

The style stops playing when you take your hand o the

keyboard within the chord detection range.

This setting is ideal for songs that require a break.

Variation [1]–[4] buttons

These buttons are used to select the complexity (number of parts) of

the style arrangement:

Variation buttons Explanation

[1] This is the simplest arrangement.

[2] This arrangement is slightly more complex than [1].

[3]

This arrangement is even more complex than [2].

Use this for a break or for a climax.

[4]

This is the most complex arrangement. Consider

selecting it for the bridge or the nal chorus sections of

a song.

MEMO

The VARIATION patterns are repeated (played back in a loop) until

a dierent pattern is selected or style playback is stopped.

Intro [1]–[4] buttons

Selects an introduction, which is usually used at the beginning of

a song. You can, however, also select this pattern for other song

sections.

There are four types of intros, which you can select by using the Intro

[1], [2], [3], and [4] buttons.

Here too, the complexity of the intro arrangement depends on the

Intro [1]–[4] that you select.

The behavior of the Intro pattern depends on when you press the

[INTRO] button:

Intro buttons Explanation

Pressed before

starting style

playback

The indicator lights.

When you start style playback, the E-A7 rst plays a musical

introduction.

This pattern is played back only once.

Pressed during

style playback

The indicator ashes to signal that the INTRO pattern will

begin on the next downbeat.

When the intro is nished, the E-A7 returns to the previously

selected VARIATION pattern.

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Playing with Automatic Accompaniments

Ending [1]–[4] buttons

This button allows you to end your songs with a suitable closing

section if you don’t want to simply stop playback.

There are four types of endings, which you can select by using the

Ending [1], [2], [3], and [4] buttons.

Here too, the complexity of the ending arrangement depends on the

Ending [1]–[4] that you select.

The behavior of the Ending pattern depends on when you press the

[ENDING] button:

Ending buttons Explanation

Pressed before

starting style

playback

The indicator lights.

When you start style playback, the E-A7 plays a musical

ending. At the end of the phrase, playback stops.

Pressed during style

playback

The indicator ashes to signal that the ENDING pattern

will begin on the next downbeat.

When the ending is nished, style playback stops.

[Break] button

This button mutes the remaining measures that are playing.

[Auto Fill] button

If you press this button to make it light, a ll-in plays before the E-A7

switches to the next variation.

Example: if the VARIATION [1] pattern is running, pressing the [4]

button will not switch to that pattern right away—the E-A7 rst plays

a ll-in to announce the new song section.

MEMO

The duration of the ll-ins (transitions) can be halved if you like.

See “Fill In Half Bar” (Reference Manual PDF). You can also speed

up or slow down playback during a ll-in. See “Fill Ritardando”

(Reference Manual PDF).

[Fade In/Out] button

If you press this button to make it light while the Style is stopped,

and then start the Style, the volume gradually rises from zero (Fade

In).

If you press this while the Style is playing, the volume gradually

decreases to 0. When the volume reaches 0, the song or Style

automatically stops (Fade Out).

Selecting Styles

Selecting an internal style

1. Press a Style [1]–[9] button to select the Style category.

A list of the Styles included in that category appears.

2. Using the function buttons to switch pages, nd the

Style that you want.

If you want to select a Style of a dierent category, press a dierent

Style button and proceed in the same way.

MEMO

When selecting a Style, the lit status of each Style button has the

following meaning.

5 The button of the currently selected Style is lit.

5 If the currently displayed Style list screen diers from the

button of the currently selected style, the button of the

currently displayed screen is blinking.

5 By repeatedly pressing the same style button, you can step

through the rst page in each sub-category in the style list

screen.

3. Press a direct button to select a style.

The Style is selected, and its name is highlighted.

MEMO

You can also select a Style by pressing the [Numeric] button and

specifying a number (p. 14).

4. Press [EXIT] to leave the Style selection page.

Playing with Automatic Accompaniments

Selecting a user style

On the E-A7 you can use Make Up Tool to edit and save style settings,

or use Style Composer to create new styles.

For more about Make Up Tool and Style Composer, refer to

“Reference Manual” (PDF).

Here we explain how to select a style that you created.

1. Press the Style [User Int/Ext] button.

The User Style List screen appears.

MEMO

Each time you press the Style [User Int/Ext] button, the contents

of the list will alternate between Internal Storage and External

Storage (USB ash drive).

2. Using the function buttons to switch pages, nd the

desired style.

If you use the direct buttons to select a folder, you’ll enter that

folder.

To exit a folder, press the upper left [UP] folder button ( [L1]

button).

3. When you’ve decided the style that you want to select,

press the direct button that corresponds to that list

item.

The style is selected, and the style name is highlighted.

4. When you’re nished selecting a style, press the [Exit]

button.

Adjusting the Volume and the ON/OFF

Status of Style Parts

Using the Part Level Sliders/Buttons

“Adjusting the Volume of Keyboard Parts and Style Parts”

(p. 15)

Using the Mixer Screen

If you display the Style Part Mixer screen, you’ll be able to adjust not

only the “Volume” and “Part Switch” of the Style Parts (A DRUM, A

BASS, ACC1–ACC6) but also use “Solo” settings to hear just a specic

part.

MEMO

The ACMP part (ACP part) controls ACC1–ACC6 simultaneously.

NOTE

The Style Part Mixer cannot be used when a song is selected.

1. Access the Main screen.

2. Press the [F2] (Style Part Mixer) button.

The Style Part Mixer screen appears.

3. Use the Cursor [

] [

] buttons or the direct buttons to

move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit.

4. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to edit the value.

You can edit the following parameters.

Parameter Value Explanation

Solo O, On

Only parts whose check box is selected will

play.

All other parts are o.

Part Switch O, On Parts whose check box is cleared are muted.

Expression

Pedal

O, On

Species whether the Expression Pedal

adjusts the volume of each part.

Volume 0–127 Species the volume.

MEMO

5 You can also access this via [Menu]

“User Program Edit”

“Style Part Mixer.”

5 If you press the function button corresponding to Expression

Pedal All O, the Expression Pedal check boxes of all parts is

cleared.

5 If you press the function button corresponding to Expression

Pedal All On, the Expression Pedal check boxes of all parts is

selected.

Performing Along with a Style

Accompaniment

1. Select a Style.

2. Press one of the Variation [1]–[4] buttons to select the

arrangement.

For example, you might press the Variation [2] button here.

3. Press one of the Intro [1]–[4] buttons to select the

variation of the intro.

For example if you press the Intro [3] button here, the button lights,

indicating that intro [3] is selected.

The Variation [2] button that you pressed in step 2 blinks, indicating

that when the intro ends variation [2] will play.

4. Play a chord.

The E-A7 detects the chord and displays the chord name.

Playing with Automatic Accompaniments

5. Press the [Start/Stop] (

) button to play the Style.

The [Start/Stop] (

) button indicator blinks in time with the

tempo, and the intro starts.

MEMO

If Sync Start is on, the Style begins playing the moment you play

a chord in step 4.

6. Try playing other chords on the keyboard and see how

the Style changes.

7. Press one of the Variation [1]–[4] buttons to select the

variation of the arrangement.

During Style playback, the way in which the ll-in starts depends on

the timing at which you press this button.

5 The ll-in starts immediately if you press the button before the

last beat of the measure.

5 If you press the button during the last beat of the measure, the

ll-in start at the rst beat of the next measure.

8. Press one of the Ending [1]–[4] buttons to play the

ending.

When the ending has nished playing, Style playback stops

automatically.

You can also stop the Style by pressing the [Start/Stop] (

)

button.

Alternatively, you can use the Sync [Stop] (

) button (p. 21) to make

the Style stop when you take all your ngers o the chord detection

region of the keyboard.

Changing the Style’s Tempo

You can change the tempo of the Style.

1. Press a Tempo [-] [+] button.

The tempo screen appears, allowing you to increase or decrease the

tempo while viewing the current tempo setting.

MEMO

5 If the Balance LED located beside the [Balance/Value] knob

is unlit, you can use the [Balance/Value] knob to change the

tempo while the Tempo screen is open (p. 19).

5 You can specify the tempo by pressing the [Tap] button at the

desired tempo (Tap Tempo). Press the button three or more times

at quarter-note intervals of the tempo that you want to specify.

5 You can specify the tempo using the direct buttons located

beside the tempo value shown in both sides of the tempo screen.

5 To return to the original tempo specied for the Style, press both

of the Tempo [-] [+] buttons simultaneously.

5 By using the function buttons that correspond to “-5” and “+5”

you can change the tempo in steps of ±5.

5 If the Tempo [Lock] button is on, you can perform without

changing the tempo even when the Style or the UPG is switched.

5 If you use the function buttons to turn “Auto” ON, the Tempo

[Lock] button turns ON only while a style is playing.

Muting a Specic Track (Track Mute)

You can mute the Style tracks (Track Mute).

With the factory settings, the parts ACC1–ACC6 are muted, but you

can change this if you want.

1. Select a Style (p. 22).

2. Press the [Start/Stop] (

) button to start playback.

3. Press the [Track Mute] button to make the button light.

The Track Mute function turns on.

4. Press the [Track Mute] button once again to make the

button go dark.

This cancels Track Mute.

–

Playing with Automatic Accompaniments

Selecting the Track to Mute

Here’s how to specify the track that you want to mute.

1. Long-press the [Track Mute] button.

The Track Mute screen appears.

You can also select this function by [Menu]

“Global”

“Style/

SMF Track Mute.”

2. Use the direct buttons ([L4] [L5]) to select the track that

you want to mute.

The name of the tone assigned to the track is shown at the right of

the track.

3. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.

Tracks with the indication “M” are muted only when Track Mute is

on.

When you start playback, the bar graph of tracks that are producing

sound moves like a level meter. The bar graph of muted tracks does

not move.

4. Press the [Exit] button to return to the previous screen.

MEMO

The settings are automatically saved in the Global parameters

when you exit the screen.

Selecting Tones Appropriate for a Style (One Touch Memories)

By using One Touch memories you can quickly select performance

settings that are appropriate for the atmosphere of the current style.

There are four One Touch memories for each Style.

Selecting a One Touch Memory

1. Select the desired Style (p. 22).

2. Press the One Touch [1]–[4] buttons.

The selected button lights.

MEMO

If you have not yet selected a One Touch memory since you

powered-on the E-A7, the One Touch [1]–[4] buttons are unlit.

If you have selected a One Touch memory even once, the One

Touch memory of the number you selected is automatically

recalled even if you change styles.

3. Play back the Style (p. 23).

4. Play a melody on the keyboard.

5. Press a dierent One Touch [1]–[4] button.

6. Once again, play a melody on the keyboard.

A dierent tone is selected according to the newly selected One

Touch memory. When you select a One Touch memory, Style settings

are also selected as well as a tone.

MEMO

5 By long-pressing a One Touch [1]–[4] button, you can check

the keyboard part tone and part switch settings of One Touch

memories 1–4.

5 The E-A7 has a function that lets you lock specic settings

when you select a dierent One Touch memory. For details,

refer to “Locking One Touch Memories Settings (One Touch

Lock)” (p. 26).

Canceling the One Touch Memories

1. Press the lit One Touch [1]–[4] button to make it go

dark.

The One Touch function is canceled, and you return to the settings

prior to using the One Touch memory.

Locking One Touch Memories Settings

(One Touch Lock)

Several settings can be locked so that they do not change when you

select a One Touch memory.

1. Press the [Menu] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Global.”

3. Use the direct buttons to select “One Touch Lock

Setting.”

The One Touch Lock Setting screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select the items that you want

to lock.

Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to turn the item on/o.

MEMO

This setting is automatically saved when you exit the screen.

Creating Your Own One Touch Memories

(One Touch Settings)

One Touch memories are saved in the style.

Changes that you made to a One Touch memory can be saved as a

user style.

For preset styles as well, if you’ve edited the One Touch memory, you

can save the settings to internal storage or external storage as a user

style.

Editing and Saving the One Touch Settings of a

Style

1. Select the desired Style (p. 22).

2. Press the One Touch [1]–[4] button whose settings you

want to edit.

3. Edit the settings.

One Touch memories can store the state of the panel buttons and

the state of the style.

4. Long-press a One Touch [1]–[4] button.

The screen changes as follows.

You can also access this page via [Menu]

“One Touch Setting.”

If the left display shows the Style main page, you can also access this

page by pressing the [Option] button and then pressing the [L2]

(One Touch Setting) button.

Selecting Tones Appropriate for a Style (One Touch Memories)

MEMO

When you edit the One Touch settings, the screen indicates

“EDITED” to indicate this.

5. Press the [Option] button.

6. Use the direct buttons to select “Save Style.”

7. Use the direct buttons and the function buttons to

select the writing destination.

Button Explanation

[R1] (Int/Ext)

Switches between Internal Storage and External

Storage.

[F4] [F5] (Page) Switch pages.

[L1] Up folder Exits the folder.

Normally, the My Styles folder in Internal Storage is selected.

8. Press the [Enter] button.

Assign a name.

For details on how to assign a name, refer to “Assigning Names”

(p. 16).

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

9. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

The style is saved.

MEMO

If there is a le with the same name as the name you entered, a

screen asks you to conrm the overwrite.

If you want to save, select “YES” to replace it with the le you

renamed.

If you decide to rename the le, select “NO” and return to the

page where you can rename the le.

MEMO

After the settings are saved, the user Style that you saved is

selected as the Style.

NOTE

If you recall a dierent One Touch memory while editing a One

Touch memory, the state of your editing is lost.

Copying a User Program or One Touch Memory

to another One Touch Memory

Copying a User Program to a One Touch memory

Here’s how to copy user program settings to a One Touch memory.

1. With no One Touch memory selected (i.e., when all of

the One Touch [1]–[4] buttons are unlit), open the One

Touch Setting screen.

2. Press one of the [L1] [L2] [L4] [L5] buttons to move the

cursor to the One Touch memory to which you want to

copy the user program.

3. Save the Style via [Option]

“Save Style.”

The current user program settings are copied to the One Touch

memory that’s selected by the cursor.

Copying One Touch settings to another One Touch

memory

Here’s how to copy One Touch settings to another One Touch

memory.

1. Press a One Touch [1]–[4] button to select the copy-

destination One Touch memory.

2. The One Touch Setting screen opens.

3. Press one of the [L1] [L2] [L4] [L5] buttons to move the

cursor to the copy-destination One Touch memory.

4. Save the Style via [Option]

“Save Style.”

The current (copy-source) One Touch settings are copied to the One

Touch memory that’s selected by the cursor.

Creating Sounds

Overall Workow

The E-A7 lets you add new waveforms and play them from the keyboard as pitched sounds.

You can also freely add the sounds of specic ethnic instruments and local instruments.

The following diagram shows the overall workow for creating new sounds.

User Sample

Sampling

You can sample audio waveform data from a mic or audio playback

device via the E-A7’s INPUT jacks directly into a user sample.

Sample import

You can import WAV format waveform data (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, WAV

format only) from external storage (USB ash drive).

“Importing Samples” (p. 29)

Creating a Tone from the User Sample

“Creating a User Tone” (p. 31)

User Tone Edit

You can assign a pitch to the additional waveform (user

sample) and edit it so that it can be played from the

keyboard. You can also make your keyboard playing

dynamics aect the color of the sound, and you can edit

other tone parameters.

Creating a personalized Drum Kit

“Creating a User Drum Kit” (p. 33)

User Drum Kit Edit

You can create an original drum kit by editing the drum inst

that are assigned to the drum kit, or by assigning an another

user sample.

Obtaining Waveforms

The waveform data that you sample or import is saved as a user

sample.

A “multisample” is a set of dierent samples assigned to each note of

the keyboard (p. 30).

Save

Reference

Save

Reference

Obtaining Waveforms

Here’s how you can directly sample audio waveform data from a mic

or external audio playback device connected to the E-A7’s INPUT

jacks.

Alternatively, you can import a WAV format le from a USB ash drive

into User Sample Memory.

You can use the sampled waveform data to create a tone or drum kit

(p. 31, p. 33).

User Sample

A user sample is waveform data that was obtained by sampling or by

importing a sample.

Connecting an External Device

* Before you connect an external device, set the Mic/Line In

[Volume] knob to the minimum position, and turn the [Input

ON] button o (unlit).

1. Set the rear panel input switch.

LINE: If connecting an audio device or keyboard

MIC: If connecting a mic

* If the switch is set to the Mic position, the signal that’s input to

the Input R jack is ignored. The same signal is input to both the R

and L sides.

2. Connect your external device to the INPUT jacks.

* If connecting a mic, connect it to the L/MONO, MIC jack.

Condenser mics are not supported.

3. Press the [Input On] button to turn on external input.

The button lights. To turn it o, press the button once again to make

it go dark.

4. Use the Mic/Line In [Volume] knob to adjust the volume

of the input.

5. If you want to apply an eect to the input, press the

[Input EFX] button to turn it on.

The button lights. For more about the input eects, refer to

“Reference Manual” (PDF).

Creating Sounds

Sampling

1. Press the [Sampling] button.

The Sampling Menu screen appears (you can also access this via the

Menu).

2. Press the [L1] (Sampling) button.

The Sampling Stanby screen appears.

Input Level Meter

The input level is shown. Use the

input volume to adjust the input

level so that the sound does not

distort.

Free memory capacity

The display shows the amount of

free memory in which samples can

be saved. If the memory capacity is

used up during sampling, sampling

ends.

Parameter Value Explanation

Stereo Switch Mono, Stereo

Specify whether sampling is done in stereo

or monaural.

Mono sampling takes only half the amount

of memory.

MONO: The sound is sampled as a single

waveform. The left and right

channels of stereo sound are

mixed.

STEREO: The sound is sampled as two

waveforms, L and R.

Auto Trigger ON, OFF

If Auto Trigger is ON, sampling starts

automatically when sound input is

detected.

Auto Trig Level 1–10

If Auto Trig is ON, specify the volume at

which sampling starts.

0–7 (0 is the minimum)

Rec Level

-24, -18, -12, -6,

+0 dB

Rec level

3. Press the [F5] (Start) button to start sampling.

MEMO

5 If Auto Trigger is ON, sampling starts automatically when input is

detected.

5 Depending on the Auto Trigger Level setting, the beginning of

the sound might be cut o. In this case, lower the Auto Trigger

Level setting.

4. Press the [F5] (Stop) button to stop sampling.

The Sample Edit screen appears (p. 29).

NOTE

5 The sampled data is discarded if you select another sample

without saving the sampled data. Be sure to save important

samples.

5 When you compare the original sampled or imported sound

to the sound that’s played back by the E-A7, you may notice a

dierence in the character of the sound.

This is due to the settings of the E-A7; the character of the sound

may be aected by settings such as the eect settings of each

part, or the compressor and EQ settings of the Mastering Tools.

Importing Samples

Audio les (WAV format, 44.1 kHz/16-bit only) can be imported from

a USB ash drive into the E-A7.

1. Place the audio les on your USB ash drive in the

following folder structure.

MEMO

Create a folder named “IMPORT” and place the les to be

imported in that folder.

If you use the E-A7 to format a USB ash drive, an “IMPORT” folder

is created.

(Raiz)

– IMPORT

– TEST1.wav

– TEST2.wav

– TEST3.wav

– TEST4.wav

– TEST5.wav

2. Connect the USB ash drive to the E-A7.

3. Press the [Sampling] button.

The Sampling Menu screen appears (you can also access this via the

Menu).

4. Press the [L2] (Sample Import) button.

The audio les inside the IMPORT folder are listed.

5. Use the direct buttons to select the le that you want to

import.

MEMO

You can select multiple les.

If you select [F1] (Select All), all of the les are selected. Press the

button again to clear the selection of all les.

6. Press the [Enter] button.

The E-A7 imports the selected le(s). When import is completed, the

Sample List screen appears.

NOTE

5 Import may take several minutes if you’re importing multiple les

or if the le size is large. Never turn o the power while the screen

indicates “Executing...”

5 Import is not possible if sample memory is full.

5 If there is insucient free memory for Sample Import, a message

asks whether you want to Optimize.

5 When you compare the original sampled or imported sound

to the sound that’s played back by the E-A7, you may notice a

dierence in the character of the sound.

This is due to the settings of the E-A7; the character of the sound

may be aected by settings such as the eect settings of each

part, or the compressor and EQ settings of the Mastering Tools.

5 In order for an imported sound to be played from the keyboard, it

must rst be edited.

Sample Editing

1. Press the [Sampling] button.

The Sampling Menu screen appears (you can also access this via the

Menu).

2. Press the [R1] (Sample List) button.

The Sample List screen appears.

3. Use the direct buttons to select the sample that you

want to edit.

MEMO

By using the direct buttons to select a sample and pressing the

[F3] (Preview) button, you can audition that sample.

4. Press the [Option] button.

The Sample Option screen appears.

5. Use the direct buttons to select “Edit.”

Creating Sounds

The Sample Edit screen appears.

6. Edit the sample.

Use the direct buttons to select the parameter that you want to edit.

Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to edit the value. Alternatively, you can

use the [Balance/Value] knob (when the Value function is active /

LED unlit) to edit the value.

Page Button Explanation

[F1] (Zoom H -) Zooms-out horizontally.

[F2] (Zoom H +) Zooms-in horizontally.

[F3] (Preview) Auditions the currently-edited sample.

[F5] (Page+) Moves to the next page.

[L3] (Sample Number) Displays the sample number.

[L4] (Zoom V +) Zooms-in vertically.

[L5] (Zoom V -) Zooms-out vertically.

[R3] (Start Point)

This is the playback start point. By

editing this you can skip an unwanted

portion at the beginning of the

waveform so that the sample starts at

the right moment.

[R4] (Loop Start)

This is the point at which repeated

playback (the second and subsequent

plays) will start. Set this if you want to

loop from a point that is dierent than

the start point.

[R5] (End Point)

This is the playback end point. By

editing this you can omit an unwanted

portion at the end of the sample.

[F5] (Page -) Moves to the previous page.

[R3] (Original Key)

Species the note number that plays

the sample at its original pitch. C0–B8

[L3] (Loop Mode)

Turns loop playback on/o.

If the loop start position has been

specied

After the Sample played back from

START to END, it will then be repeatedly

played back in the forward direction,

from the LOOP to END.

START LOOP END

[R4] (Sample Gain)

Adjusts the gain of the sample.

0, +6, +12 dB

[R5] (Sample Level)

Adjusts the volume of the sample.

0–127

7. To save the sample, press the [Write] button.

A screen appears in which you can name the sample.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

8. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

9. Use the direct buttons and function buttons to select

the save-destination.

10. Press the [Enter] button.

A conrmation message appears.

11. To save, select “ Ye s .”

If you want to change the save-destination, select “No” to return to

the page where you can specify the save-destination.

NOTE

If a sample already exists in the save-destination, the previous

sample is deleted.

If you want to keep that sample, use the UST Export or UDK

Export function to save it (p. 32, p. 34).

Deleting a Sample

1. Press the [Sampling] button.

The Sampling Menu screen appears (you can also access this via the

Menu).

2. Press the [R1] (Sample List) button.

The Sample List screen appears.

MEMO

By using the direct buttons to select a sample and pressing the

[F3] (Preview) button, you can audition that sample.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The Sample Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Delete.”

5. Use the direct buttons to select the sample that you

want to delete.

MEMO

You can select multiple samples.

If you choose [F1] (Select All), all samples are selected. Press the

button again to clear the selection.

6. Press the [Enter] button.

A conrmation message appears.

7. Use the function buttons to select “YES.”

The sample is deleted.

If you decide not to delete, select “NO.”

Creating a Multisample

(Create Multisample)

A “multisample” is a set of dierent samples assigned to each note

of the keyboard. One multisample lets you assign up to 128 samples

that are split (divided) across the notes of the keyboard.

You can’t listen to a multisample unless it’s assigned to a tone. When creating a

multisample, you start by selecting multiple samples to create the multisample,

and then assign the multisample to a tone for use.

If, for example, only one note (e.g., the sound of the C4 key) is sampled from

a wide-ranging instrument such as a piano, and assigned to the entire range

of keys, it will sound unnatural when played signicantly below or above its

original pitch. If the instrument is sampled at several dierent pitches and

assigned to dierent ranges of the keyboard, this unnatural eect can be

minimized.

128 split

(128 key)

sample No.0001

original key

sample

No.0002

original key

sample No.0003

original key

: original key

split point split point

In the Create Multisample function, the split points are automatically

determined according to the original key of each sample.

Before you begin this process, you should set the original key of each sample to

the range where you want it to be assigned.

Creating Sounds

1. Press the [Sampling] button.

The Sampling Menu screen appears (you can also access this via the

Menu).

2. Press the [R1] (Sample List) button.

The Sample List screen appears.

MEMO

By using the direct buttons to select a sample and pressing the

[F3] (Preview) button, you can audition that sample.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The Sample Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Create Multisample.”

5. Use the direct buttons to select samples.

MEMO

You can select multiple samples.

If you choose [F1] (Select All), all samples are selected. Press the

button again to clear the selection.

6. Press the [Enter] button.

The multisample is created.

A screen appears in which you can name the multisample.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

7. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

8. Use the direct buttons and function buttons to select

the save-destination.

9. Press the [Enter] button.

A conrmation message appears.

10. To save, select “ Ye s .”

If you want to change the save-destination, select “No” to return to

the page where you can specify the save-destination.

NOTE

If there is a multisample in the save-destination, the original

multisample is overwritten.

The multisample is created, and the multisample list appears.

Use the multisample to create a user tone or user drum kit

(p. 31, p. 33).

MEMO

You can access the multisample list via the Sampling Menu

screen.

Multisample Editing

1. Press the [Sampling] button.

The Sampling Menu screen appears (you can also access this via the

Menu).

2. Press the [R2] (Multisample List) button.

The Multisample List screen appears.

3. Use the direct buttons to select the sample that you

want to edit.

4. Press the [Option] button.

The Multisample Option screen appears.

5. Use the direct buttons to select “Edit.”

The Multisample Edit screen appears.

6. Use the keyboard or the cursor buttons to select the

Sample (Key) that you want to edit.

You can perform the following operations.

Operation Explanation

Split

K J

Changes the split point.

Operation Explanation

Org Key

Changes the original key.

A window appears, allowing you to change the original key.

Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.

If you change the original key, the change is saved in the

sample when you write the multisample. If you exit without

saving, the setting reverts to the previous key.

Note that if the same sample is used by other multisamples,

they will also be aected by the change.

Erase

Deletes the selected sample from the multisample.

* Although the sample will no longer be referenced by the

multisample, the sample itself will remain.

Assign

Assigns the sample to the selected key.

Select the sample to be assigned from the sample list.

Select You can specify a region by pressing two keys.

7. To save the multisample, press the [Write] button.

A screen appears in which you can name the multisample.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

8. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

9. Use the direct buttons and function buttons to select

the save-destination.

10. Press the [Enter] button.

A conrmation message appears.

11. To save, select “ Ye s .”

If you want to change the save-destination, select “No” to return to

the page where you can specify the save-destination.

NOTE

If a multisample already exists in the save-destination, the

previous multisample is deleted.

If you want to keep that sample, use the UST Export or UDK

Export function to save it (p. 32, p. 34).

Deleting a Multisample

1. Press the [Sampling] button.

The Sampling Menu screen appears (you can also access this via the

Menu).

2. Press the [R2] (Multisample List) button.

The Multisample List screen appears.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The Multisample Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Delete.”

5. Use the direct buttons to select the multisample that

you want to delete.

MEMO

You can select multiple multisamples. If you press [F1] (Select All),

all multisamples are selected. Press the button again to clear the

selection.

6. Press the [Enter] button.

A conrmation message appears.

7. Use the function buttons to select “YES.”

The multisample is deleted.

If you decide not to delete, select “NO.”

Although the sample will no longer be referenced by the

multisample, the sample itself will remain.

Creating a User Tone

On the E-A7, you can use user samples and multisamples to create

your own original sound (User Tone). Here’s how to create a new User

Tone.

* User Tone is sometimes abbreviated as UST.

1. In the Tone section, press the [User] button.

The User Tone list appears.

Creating Sounds

5 Each time you press the [User] button, the contents of the list

switch between UST and UDK.

2. Use the direct buttons to select the Tone that you want

to edit.

MEMO

If you want to create a new user tone, select “Empty.”

3. Press the [Option] button.

The UST Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Edit.”

The UST Edit screen appears.

On the E-A7, one tone consists of four elements of sound (Partial

1–4).

For each of these partials, you can change the waveform (Wave) and

specify the keyboard region in which it will produce sound.

Use the cursor buttons or direct buttons to select the parameter that

you want to edit, and use the Value [-] [+] buttons to edit the value.

Alternatively, you can edit the value by using the [Balance/Value]

knob (when the Value function is active / LED unlit).

Parameter Value Explanation

Partial Switch ON, OFF Partial on/o

Wave Group

INT, SAMP,

MSAMP

Group of the waveform (Wave) to assign

to the partial

INT: Internal tone waveforms

SAMP: Sample waveforms

MSAMP: Multisample waveforms

* If you select samples, the pitch won’t

change for keys more than two octaves

away from the original key.

Wave No. L

(Mono)

Wave No. R

OFF, 1 -

Selects the waveform. Along with

the wave number, the wave name is

also shown in the lower part of the

screen. (The name is not shown for INT

waveforms.)

If you want to use mono, specify only

the left side (L). If you want to use

stereo, specify the right side (R) as well.

* If you use a multisample in stereo, specify

the same number for L and R.

* If you use a sample in stereo, you should

likewise specify the same wave for L and R.

Key Range Lower C-1–UPPER

For each partial, species the lowest key

of the range in which it will sound.

Key Range Upper LOWER–G9

For each partial, species the highest

key of the range in which it will sound.

Velocity Range

Lower

1–UPPER

Species the lowest keyboard playing

strength that will sound the partial.

Make this setting if you want to use

keyboard playing strength to switch

between partials.

Velocity Range

Upper

LOWER–127

Species the highest keyboard playing

strength that will sound the partial.

Make this setting if you want to use

keyboard playing strength to switch

between partials.

For other parameters, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).

5. To save the User Tone, press the [Write] button.

A screen appears in which you can name the user tone.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

6. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

7. Use the direct buttons and function buttons to select

the save-destination.

8. Press the [Enter] button.

A conrmation message appears.

9. To save, select “ Ye s .”

If you want to change the save-destination, select “No” to return to

the page where you can specify the save-destination.

NOTE

5 If there is a user tone in the save-destination, the original user

tone is overwritten.

5 The edited content is lost when you exit the UST Edit screen. Save

the changes if necessary.

Deleting a User Tone

1. In the Tone section, press the [User] button.

The User Tone list appears.

2. Use the direct buttons to select the tone that you want

to delete.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The UST Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Delete.”

A conrmation message appears.

5. Use the function buttons to select “YES.”

The User Tone is deleted.

If you decide not to delete, select “NO.”

* Samples and multisamples are not deleted.

Exporting User Tones to a USB Flash Drive

(UST Export)

1. In the Tone section, press the [User] button.

The User Tone list appears.

2. Use the direct buttons to select the tone that you want

to export.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The UST Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Export.”

A screen appears in which you can name the tone.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

5. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

MEMO

The exported tone is placed in the “My UST” folder of the

USB ash drive. The tone is exported with its user samples and

multisamples.

It may take some time for the export to be completed if the data

size is large.

NOTE

5 It is possible to change the le name when executing UST Export/

UDK Export.

However, this changes only the le name; it does not change the

name of the tone.

This means that if you import a UST or UDK whose le name was

changed, the original tone names are displayed. Since you won’t

be able to tell the original tone names, we recommend that you

not change the le name when exporting.

5 When you export, the samples and multisamples remain in the

E-A7. (The data is copied and saved on the USB ash drive.)

If you want to increase the amount of free memory, export the

data, then delete unneeded user tones, and execute sample clean

up (p. 35).

Creating Sounds

If more than one User Tone uses the same user samples or

multisamples, the user samples are not deleted until all related

User Tones are deleted (i.e., the amount of free memory will not

increase).

Loading Exported User Tones

1. In the Tone section, press the [User] button.

The User Tone list appears.

2. Use the direct buttons or function buttons to select the

import destination.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The UST Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Import.”

Files that can be imported from the USB ash drive are shown.

5. Use the direct buttons to select the le that you want to

import.

A conrmation message appears.

6. To import the data, select “ Ye s .”

If you want to change the import destination, select “No” to return

to the page where you can change the import destination.

NOTE

If the user sample memory is full, you can’t import user tones.

Increase the amount of free memory and then import once again.

MEMO

Place the les you want to import in the “My UST” folder of the

USB ash drive.

If there is no “My UST” folder in External Storage (USB ash

drive), you can either use the E-A7 to format the USB ash drive,

or create a folder named “My UST.”

Creating a User Drum Kit

The E-A7 lets you create your own original drum kit (User Drum Kit)

from user samples and multisamples. Here’s how to create a new

user drum kit.

* User Drum Kit is sometimes abbreviated as UDK.

1. In the Tone section, press the [User] button.

The User Tone list appears.

Each time you press the [User] button, you’ll switch between the UST

and UDK lists.

2. Use the direct buttons to select the UDK that you want

to edit.

MEMO

If you want to create a new UDK, select “Empty.”

3. In the User Drum Kit list page, press the [Option]

button.

The UDK Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Edit.”

The UDK Edit screen appears.

In a drum kit, you can assign a dierent drum sound (Drum inst) to

each note of the keyboard.

A single drum tone consists of four elements of sound (Wave 1–4).

For each wave, you can change the waveform and edit the

parameters.

5. From the keyboard, select the drum inst (key) that you

want to edit.

The screen indicates the number (key position) and name of the

selected drum inst.

* The name of the Drum Inst shows the name of the waveform

that’s assigned to No.L of Wave1.

Use the cursor buttons or direct buttons to select the parameter that

you want to edit, and use the Value [-] [+] buttons to edit the value.

Alternatively, you can use the [Balance/Value] knob to edit the value

(when the Value function is active / LED unlit).

Parameter Parameter Explanation

Wave Switch ON, OFF Wave on/o

Wave Group

INT, SAMP,

MSAMP

Group of the waveform (wave) that you

want to assign.

INT: Internal sound waveforms

SAMP: Sample waveforms

MSAMP: Multisample waveforms

Wave No. L

(Mono)

Wave No. R

OFF, 1 -

Selects the waveform. Along with

the wave number, the wave name

is also shown at the bottom of the

screen. (The name is not shown for INT

waveforms.)

If you want to use mono, specify only

the left side (L). If you want to use

stereo, specify the right side (R) as well.

* If you want to use a multisample in stereo,

specify the same number for L and R.

* If you use a sample in stereo, you should

likewise specify the same wave for L and R.

Velocity Range

Lower

1–UPPER

Species the lowest keyboard playing

strength that will sound the wave.

Make this setting if you want to use

keyboard playing strength to switch

between waves.

Velocity Range

Upper

LOWER–127

Species the highest keyboard playing

strength that will sound the wave.

Make this setting if you want to use

keyboard playing strength to switch

between waves.

Inst Coarse Tune C-1–G9

Selects the pitch of the note that will

sound the drum inst.

* The default value is 60 (C4). If you’ve

selected a sample or a multisample, edit

this value if you want to play a dierent

key of the multisample.

For details on other parameters, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).

6. If you want to copy a drum inst from a dierent drum

kit, press the [F3] (Copy) button.

Use the direct buttons to move the cursor, and use the Value [-] [+]

buttons to change the value.

5 Select the drum instrument (key position) of the copy-source

drum kit. The copy-source drum kit can be selected from

“Current” (the currently-edited drum kit), “Preset” (internal

drum kits), or “User” (user drum kits). After selecting one of

these, use the direct buttons to move the cursor, and use the

Value buttons to select the drum kit number and name. After

selecting the drum kit, move the cursor and change the drum

instrument (key position).

Creating Sounds

5 The copy-destination drum kit will be the currently-edited drum

kit. Move the cursor and change the copy-destination drum

instrument (key position). You can also use the keyboard to

specify the key position.

Select the copy-source and copy-destination, and then press the

[Enter] button.

To execute, select [F5] (Yes).

Press the [Exit] button to exit the Copy screen.

MEMO

If you want to rename the drum instrument, press the [Option]

button in the UDK Edit page, and then press the [L1](Drum Kit

Name) button. Edit the name, and then press the [F5] (Exec)

button.

7. To save the user drum kit, press the [Write] button.

A screen appears in which you can name the UDK.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

8. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

9. Use the direct buttons and function buttons to select

the save-destination.

10. Press the [Enter] button.

A conrmation message appears.

11. To save, select “ Ye s .”

If you want to change the save-destination, select “No” to return to

the page where you can specify the save-destination.

NOTE

The changes you made are lost when you exit the UDK Create

screen. If you want to keep the changes you made, save them.

You can also edit the built-in drum kits. In the Tone section, press the

[Drums] button. Then in the Drum List screen, select the drum kit

that you want to edit, press the [Option] button, and use the direct

buttons to select “Edit.”

The currently selected drum kit can be edited.

If you’ve edited a built-in drum kit and save it, it is saved as a user

drum kit.

“Reference Manual” (PDF)

Deleting a User Drum Kit

1. In the Tone section, press the [User] button.

The User Tone list appears. Press the “User” button several times to

access the User Drum Kit list.

2. Use the direct buttons to select the drum kit that you

want to delete.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The UDK Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Delete.”

A conrmation message appears.

5. Use the function buttons to select “YES.”

The user drum kit is deleted.

If you decide not to delete, select “NO.”

* Samples and multisamples are not deleted.

Exporting User Drum Kits to a USB Flash

Drive (UDK Export)

1. In the Tone section, press the [User] button.

The User Tone list appears. Press the [F2] (UDK) button to access the

User Drum Kit list.

2. Use the direct buttons to select the drum kit that you

want to export.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The UDK Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Export.”

A screen appears in which you can name the UDK.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

5. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

MEMO

The exported drum kit is placed in the “My UDK” folder of

the USB ash drive. It is exported with its user samples and

multisamples.

It may take some time for the export to be completed if the data

size is large.

NOTE

5 It is possible to change the le name when executing UST Export/

UDK Export.

However, this changes only the le name; it does not change the

name of the tone.

This means that if you import a UST or UDK whose le name was

changed, the original tone names are displayed. Since you won’t

be able to tell the original tone names, we recommend that you

not change the le name when exporting.

5 When you export, the samples and multisamples remain in the

E-A7. (The data is copied and saved on the USB ash drive.)

If you want to increase the amount of free memory, export the

data, then delete unneeded user drum kits, and execute sample

Clean Up.

If multiple user drum kits use the same drum insts, user samples,

or multisamples, the user samples are not deleted until all related

user drum kits are deleted (i.e., the amount of free memory will

not increase).

Loading Exported User Drum Kits

1. In the Tone section, press the [User] button.

The User Tone list appears. Press the [F2] (UDK) button to access the

User Drum Kit list.

2. Use the direct buttons or function buttons to select the

import destination.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The UDK Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Import.”

Files that can be imported from the USB ash drive are shown.

5. Use the direct buttons to select the le that you want to

import.

A conrmation message appears.

6. To import the data, select “ Ye s .”

If you want to change the import destination, select “No” to return

to the page where you can change the import destination.

NOTE

If the user sample memory is full, you can’t import user drum kits.

Increase the amount of free memory and then import once again.

MEMO

Place the les that you want to import in the “My UDK” folder of

the USB ash drive.

If there is no “My UDK” folder in External Storage (USB ash

drive), you can either use the E-A7 to format the USB ash drive,

or create a folder named “My UDK.”

Creating Sounds

Increasing the Amount of Free Sample

Memory

If sample memory is full, you can increase the amount of free sample

memory as follows.

Truncating a Sample

Truncate is an operation that removes data that is outside the Start/

End points.

1. Press the [Sampling] button.

The Sampling Menu screen appears (you can also access this via the

Menu).

2. Press the [R1] (Sample List) button.

The Sample List screen appears.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The Sample Option screen appears.

4. Use the direct buttons to select “Truncate.”

5. Use the direct buttons to select the sample that you

want to truncate.

MEMO

You can select multiple samples.

If you choose [F1] (Select All), all samples are selected. Press the

button again to clear the selection.

6. Press the [Enter] button.

A conrmation message appears.

7. Use the function buttons to select “YES.”

The sample is truncated.

If you decide not to truncate, select “NO.”

MEMO

5 When you execute Truncate, data that is outside the Start/End

points is deleted, so you will no longer be able to move the Start

Point backward or the End Point forward.

5 Perform the Optimize operation after truncating.

Sample Clean Up

Clean Up is an operation that deletes samples that are not used by

user tones or user drum kits.

Simply deleting a user tone or user drum kit does not delete its

samples; you’ll need to execute Clean Up.

1. Press the [Sampling] button.

The Sampling Menu screen appears (you can also access this via the

Menu).

2. Press the [L3] (Clean Up) button.

A conrmation message appears.

3. Use the function buttons to select “YES.”

Clean Up is executed.

If you decide not to execute Clean Up, select “NO.”

NOTE

It will take several tens of minutes to execute Clean Up. Never

turn o the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”

Optimizing Sample Memory

Optimize is an operation that rearranges the vacant areas that are

fragmented in memory, allowing the memory to be used optimally.

1. Press the [Sampling] button.

The Sampling Menu screen appears (you can also access this via the

Menu).

2. Press the [L4] (Optimize) button.

A conrmation message appears.

3. Use the function buttons to select “YES.”

Optimize is executed.

If you decide not to execute Optimize, select “NO.”

NOTE

It will take several tens of minutes to execute Optimize. Never

turn o the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”

MEMO

If there is still insucient free memory after executing Optimize,

you can delete unneeded user tones and user drum kits, and then

execute the sample Clean Up and Optimize operations.

Before deleting the data, you can export the user tones and user

tracks, and save them on external storage (USB ash drive).

Notes Regarding User Tones and User Drum Kits

If a UST or UDK is referenced by a user program or style, editing the

reference-source UST or UDK will also aect the sound that is recalled

by the user program or style.

The user program or style references the number in the UST or UDK

list, so if you delete the UST or UDK, or if it is overwritten by imported

data, you might hear no sound or a completely dierent sound.

When you perform a user data backup, data such as the UDKs,

USTs, and user samples, as well as the user programs and styles in

internal storage, are all saved together. By restoring this data, you can

reproduce the same state.

For details on backup/restore, refer to the reference manual.

However, user programs and user styles in external storage (USB ash

drive) are not backed up.

We recommend that user backup les be saved together with the

necessary user programs (.UST le) and styles.

Using the Pads

Playing the Pads

When the [Scale Tune/Pad] button is unlit, the keyboard buttons

perform the Pad function.

You can use the Pad function to do the following two things.

Play Phrases

Phrases are sequence data for a single part such as guitar strumming

or a shaker.

Phrases are tempo-synchronized with the Style or SMF, and also

support chord detection.

* Phrases will not synchronize with WAV or MP3 songs.

Play Tones

You can play a specic note number (keyboard location) of a tone.

This is a convenient way to play sound eects or drum sounds.

Playing the Pads

1. Press any one of the Pad [1]–[6] buttons.

A sound or phrase is heard according to the settings of Pad Setting 1.

“Editing the Pad Settings” (p. 36)

MEMO

You can play up to six pads simultaneously.

Stopping the Pad Sound

1. Press the Pad [Stop] button to stop all sound.

If multiple pads are sounding, pressing one of the sounding pad

buttons stops the sound of only that pad button.

If you press a pad button while a tone is sounding, the tone begins

sounding again.

Pad Settings

Viewing the Pad Settings

1. With the [Scale Tune/Pad] button unlit, press the View

button.

The Pad Assign View screen appears.

In this screen you can view the phrases or tones that are assigned to

each pad.

Editing the Pad Settings

1. With the [Scale Tune/Pad] button unlit, press [Setting]

button.

The Pad Setting screen for the selected pad appears.

If you want to switch the Pad number, select “Pad number” with

direct button, then use the Value [-] [+] buttons.

MEMO

You can also access this via [Menu]

“User Program Edit”

“Pad Setting.” You can also access from “Pad Assign View”

screen.

2. Use the direct buttons to select Pad Type.

3. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to edit the Pad Type.

Pad Type Explanation

O No assign

Phrase A phrase is assigned to Pad

Tone A tone is assigned to Pad

MEMO

5 The setting items dier depending on the Pad Type.

5 If you specify O, pressing that pad does not produce sound.

4. Use the direct buttons to make other settings.

The following items are available for each Pad Type.

Phrase

Parameter Value Explanation

Phrase Phrase Name Select a Phrase.

Volume 0–127 Volume of the phrase.

Reverb Send 0–127 Adjusts the reverb send amount.

Chorus Send 0–127 Adjusts the chorus send amount.

MFX O, Mfx, A, B

Select the routing to Eect

Mfx: Eect used on Keyboard Parts

A or B: Eect used on Acomp Parts

Loop O, On

If this is On, the phrase continues playing

repeatedly.

Sync Switch O, On

If this is On, the phrase starts at the

beginning of measure divisions in the

Arranger or SMF.

Sync Start O, On

If this parameter set ON, Style and SMF

playback start then also begins to ring

Phrase at the same time.

While Style and SMF stop, Pads what this

param set ON is blinking.

Selecting a Phrase

If you select the Phrase parameter, the Phrase List screen appears.

Use the direct buttons to select a phrase.

MEMO

You can switch Sync Start setting On/O, when you hold down

the Pad [Sync Start] button and press the Pad [1]–[6] button.

* Valid only when the Pad Type is set to Phrase.

Tone

Parameter Value Explanation

Tone

Tone Num,

Name

Tone number, name

Note 0 (C-)–127 (G9) Note number

Velocity 1–127 Velocity

Volume 0–127 Tone volume

Reverb Send 0–127 Adjusts the reverb send amount.

Chorus Send 0–127 Adjusts the chorus send amount.

MFX O, Mfx, A, B

Select the routing to Eect

Mfx: Eect used on Keyboard Parts

A or B: Eect used on Acomp Parts

Hold On, O

Holds the sound.

MEMO

A sample that is set to Loop On can be played

continuously (Sample Loop setting: p. 30). A

short audio phrase or a drum pattern can be

imported as a sample, and then assigned to a

tone so that you can play it from the pads.

MEMO

In the case of a tone, you can’t specify Loop or Sync.

Selecting a Tone

If the Pad Type is set to Tone, the Tone List screen appears in the right

display.

Use the direct buttons of the right display to select a Tone.

Using the Pads

You can also select a user tone or user drum kit.

However you might not hear any sound if the sample has been

deleted or if the user tone number has changed.

5. When you have nished making settings, press the

[Exit] button several times to return to the previous

screen.

Saving the Pad Settings

Pad settings are saved in a user program or in a One Touch memory.

“Saving Settings as a User Program” (p. 46)

“Creating Your Own One Touch Memories (One Touch

Settings)” (p. 26)

Normally, when the Write operation is executed, it will be saved as a

User Program parameters.

NOTE

If one of the One Touch settings is selected (one of the One Touch

[1]–[4] buttons lit), writing a user program will save the One

Touch settings to the user program (the Pad settings are also

included).

If you want to save it as a One Touch memory parameters, execute

the save operation in the following procedure.

1. Call the One Touch you want to change the Pad setting

by One Touch [1]–[4] button.

2. Change the Pad Setting.

3. When nished making changes, enter the One Touch

Setting screen.

“Editing and Saving the One Touch Settings of a Style” (p. 26)

Edit mark is attached to the One Touch that is currently selected.

4. Press the [Option] button.

5. Use the direct buttons to select “Save Style.”

“Editing and Saving the One Touch Settings of a Style” (p. 26)

“Step 7”

NOTE

5 If you want to save the Pad setting in One Touch, rst call the One

Touch you want to change. If you recall a dierent One Touch

memory while editing a One Touch memory, the state of your

editing is lost.

5 If a phrase or tone is assigned in the pad settings, the UPG or One

Touch remembers only the link to that phrase or le.

This means that if the link-destination le cannot be found, for

example because you renamed, deleted, or moved the user

phrase, or disconnected the external storage, no sound is heard.

Creating a Phrase to Play from a Pad

(Phrase Recording)

You can create your own original phrases.

To create an original phrase, use the Phrase Recording function.

Here’s how to use the Phrase Recording function.

1. Press the Setting button.

The Pad Setting screen appears.

Select the Pad (Pad Number) to which you want to assign the

recorded phrase.

If Pad Type is not set to “Phrase,” select “Phrase.”

2. Press the [Rec] button.

Phrase Recording Standby screen appears.

If you decide to cancel, press the [Rec] button once again.

3. Use the direct buttons to make settings.

Parameter Value Explanation

Phrase Type

Drum, Bass,

Accomp

Species the type of phrase that will be

recorded. In the case of Drum, you can’t

select the “Key” parameter.

Rec Mode

New New recording

Mix Mix recording

Parameter Value Explanation

Tempo 20–250

Species the tempo at which the phrase is

recorded.

Octave –4–+4

Species the octave of the recorded part,

shifting it to the region in which you want

to perform.

Key

C, C#, D, Eb, E,

F, F#, G, Ab, A,

Bb, B

Sets the KEY in which the phrase is

performed while recording. The key of

Drum Kit parts cannot be set.

Tone Tone Name Tone name

Time Signature 1/16, 1/4–4/4...

Sets the time signature. (selectable only if

Rec Mode is set to New)

Measure

Length

O, 1–16

Species the number of measures in the

phrase.

If this is O, the measure length is set

automatically according to the length that

you record, up to 16 measures.

Count In

O, 1Meas,

2Meas, Wait

Note

Species how long the count-in should be

before recording starts.

Wait Note: Recording starts as soon as you

play a note on the keyboard. (There will be

no count-in.)

Input Quantize

O, 1/4, 1/8,

1/8T, 1/16,

1/16T, 1/32,

1/32T, 1/64

Corrects minor timing problems.

It shifts the notes whose timing is not

exactly right to the nearest “correct” unit.

Always select a resolution value that is ne

enough to accept all note values you play.

Selecting a Tone

When you select a tone, the Tone List screen of the part selected for

the pad is shown in the right display.

Use the Tone [0]–[9] buttons and the direct buttons of the right

display to select a tone.

4. Press the [Start/Stop] button to start recording.

5. Perform a phrase.

6. Press the [Start/Stop] button once again to stop

recording.

The phrase save screen appears.

MEMO

If Measure Length is specied, recording stops automatically at

the measure length that you specied.

If you use Mix recording, loop recording occurs.

7. Use the [R1] (Int/Ext) button to switch the copy-

destination between Internal Storage and External

Storage.

MEMO

The Phrase le is placed in the “My Phrases” folder. If this folder

does not exist, it is created automatically. The “My Phrases”

folder exists in both internal storage and external storage.

8. Press the [Enter] button.

Assign a name.

For details on assigning a name, refer to “Assigning Names” (p.

16).

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

9. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

The phrase is saved.

MEMO

If there is already a le with the same name as the name you

entered, a screen asks you to conrm the overwrite.

If you want to save, select “YES” to replace it with the le you

renamed.

If you decide to rename the le, select “NO” and return to the

page where you can rename the le.

NOTE

The phrase does not play if the Arranger Switch is O, nor if

Arranger Hold is O.

Using the E-A7 as a Song Player

Here we explain how to play back songs in the SMF, WAV, or MP3

formats supported by the E-A7.

Preparing to Use the E-A7 as a Song Player

When shipped from the factory, the E-A7 does not contain songs.

You’ll need to copy songs from your computer or other source.

1. Using your computer, copy the songs to a USB ash

drive (sold separately).

NOTE

Use a USB ash drive sold by Roland. Operation is not guaranteed

if any other USB ash drive is used.

2. Connect the USB ash drive to the E-A7.

NOTE

Carefully insert the USB ash drives all the way in—until it is

rmly in place.

File types supported by the E-A7

File type Extension Format

SMF

.mid 0 or 1

.kar

Audio le

.mp3

MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3

Sampling rate 44.1kHz

Bit rate 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128

/160/192/224/256/320 kbps

VBR (Variable Bit Rate)

.wav

16-bit linear

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz

Stereo/mono

Selecting a Song

Here we explain how to select a song that’s saved on a USB ash

drive.

MEMO

By using the File Utility function Copy (p. 43), SMF les from a USB

ash drive can be copied to internal storage.

1. Connect your USB ash drive (sold separately) to the

E-A7.

After several seconds, the contents of the USB ash drive are

recognized in the screen as external storage.

2. Press the Mode [Song] button.

The Song List screen appears.

MEMO

Each time you press the Mode [Song] button, the contents of the

list switch between Internal Storage and External Storage.

For this example, make the display show External Storage.

3. Use the direct buttons to select the song that you want

to play back.

As necessary, use the function buttons to switch pages.

The icon at the left of the name indicates the le type.

Icon Explanation

SMF

Audio (mp3)

Audio (WAV)

Folder

MEMO

When you use a direct button to select a folder, you’ll enter that

folder.

To exit a folder, press “Up” folder ([L1] button).

NOTE

If the le name uses double-byte characters, the name might be

displayed incorrectly or the le might not be recognized. In this

case, rename the le using single-byte alphanumeric characters.

4. Press the [Exit] button to return to the main screen.

Playing Back a Song

1. Select a song (p. 38).

2. Press the [Start/Stop] (

) button to start playback.

The [Start/Stop] (

) button indicator blinks, and the song starts

playing.

3. Press the [Start/Stop] (

) button once again to pause

song playback.

The [Start/Stop] (

) button goes dark.

To resume playback, press the [Start/Stop] (

) button once again.

You can use the following buttons to control the playback.

Button Explanation

Starts/pauses song playback.

Stops song playback and returns to the beginning of the song.

Rewinds the song.

Fast-forwards the song.

Using the E-A7 as a Song Player

MEMO

If you select the next song during playback, the [Enter] button

lights.

Press the [Enter] button to start the next song.

Changing the Song’s Tempo

Here’s how to change the tempo of the song.

1. Use the Tempo [-] [+] buttons.

The tempo screen appears, allowing you to watch the current tempo

setting while you increase or decrease it.

MEMO

5 If the Balance LED located beside the [Balance/Value] knob

is unlit, you can use the [Balance/Value] knob to change the

tempo while the Tempo screen is open (p. 15).

5 You can specify the tempo by pressing the [Tap] button at the

desired tempo (Tap Tempo). Press the button three or more times

at quarter-note intervals of the tempo that you want to specify.

* You can’t use this when playing back an audio le.

5 You can specify the tempo using the direct buttons located

beside the tempo value shown in both sides of the tempo screen.

5 To return to the original tempo specied for the Song, press both

of the Tempo [-] [+] buttons simultaneously.

5 By using the function buttons that correspond to “-5” and “+5”

you can change the tempo in steps of ±5.

5 If you’re playing an audio le (WAV, MP3), you can change the

tempo (playback speed) in a range of 75%–125%.

5 In the case of a song, Tempo [Lock] cannot be used.

NOTE

If you change the playback speed of a WAV or MP3 le to a tempo

that’s close to the upper or lower limit, the sound quality may be

adversely aected.

Muting a Selected Track (Track Mute)

You can mute a specic track of an SMF (Track Mute).

With the factory settings, track 4 (channel 4) is muted, but you are

free to change this.

“Selecting the Track to Mute” (p. 25)

1. Select an SMF song (p. 38).

2. Press the [Start/Stop] (

) button to start playback.

3. Press the [Track Mute] button to make the indicator

light.

The Track Mute function turns on.

4. Press the [Track Mute] button once again to make the

button go dark.

This cancels Track Mute.

MEMO

You can also use the Ending [1] button for Track Mute.

NOTE

You can’t use the Track Mute function with an audio song (WAV,

MP3).

Playing Back All Songs Consecutively

Here’s how to consecutively play all the songs in the selected folder.

Using the Chain Play function

1. Use the direct buttons to select the folder that contains

the songs you want to hear.

2. Use the direct buttons to select the song that you want

to play rst.

3. Press the [Exit] button to return to the main screen.

4. Press the [F5] (Chain Play) button to add a check mark.

5. Press the [Start/Stop] (

) button to start consecutive

playback.

The selected song and the following songs will all play back.

Press the [Enter] button to select the next song immediately.

Exiting the Chain Play function

1. If the main screen is not shown, long-press the [Exit]

button.

2. Press the [F5] (Chain Play) button to clear the check

mark.

Using the E-A7 as a Song Player

Loop Function

The Loop function lets you specify a region of a song and play it back

repeatedly. You can use this function for both SMF and audio les.

This is also a convenient way to practice dicult phrases in a song.

Specifying the loop region

1. Select the song that you want to play back (p. 38).

2. Press the [Start/Stop] (

) button to start playback.

3. At the point where you want to start loop playback,

press the Intro [3] (Loop Start) button.

The Variation [3] button blinks, and the start position is set.

4. When you reach the point at which you want to end

loop playback, press the Intro [4] (Loop End) button.

The Intro [4] button is lit. (The Intro [3] button continues blinking.)

The loop region has now been set.

For example, the loop region might be as follows.

[3] [4]

: :

[3]

Blinking Lit

5. To turn loop playback on, press the Intro [3] button to

make it light.

With these settings, the region you’ve specied above will play

repeatedly.

[3] [4]

: :

[3]

Lit

6. Press the Intro [3] button once again to make it blink,

turning loop playback o.

In this state, the specied loop region has not been erased. The song

plays to the end as usual.

If you press the Intro [3] button once again in this state, the button

lights and loop playback is re-enabled.

7. If you want to delete the markers for the specied

region, press the Intro [4] button.

The Intro [3] and [4] buttons go dark, and the specied loop

region is deleted.

NOTE

The specied loop region is deleted if you play back a dierent

song or power-o the E-A7.

Using the Mark and Jump Function

(SMF Songs Only)

The E-A7 lets you “mark” up to four (storable) locations in the

current song (SMF) and then “jump” to a stored location.

Use the Variation [1]–[4] buttons to select the four “mark and jump”

locations.

When you select a song that contains markers, the Variation [1]–[4]

buttons are lit.

If you select a song that does not contain markers, the Variation [1]–

[4] buttons are unlit.

Here’s how to specify the mark and jump locations.

Creating/Deleting Markers

1. Load an SMF song.

“Selecting a Song” (p. 38)

2. Open the “SMF Mark & Jump”:

You have two ways to do it:

a. Long-press the VARIATION [1]–[4] button.

b. Press [MENU] button and by the dial select the “Smf Mark

Jump Edit” page.

As you can see there are four markers:

Parameter Value Explanation

Mark 1

OFF, 1–measures

in the song

5 OFF

No markers (Variation [1]–[4] buttons

unlit)

5 Number of measures in the song

Measure to which you want to jump

Mark 2

Mark 3

Mark 4

The following operation can be performed whether the song is

playback or not.

3. Use the Variation [1]–[4] buttons or the direct buttons

to select the marker that you want to assign.

4. Press the [

] button to play back the song, and listen

until you reach the location at which you want to assign

a marker.

5. Use the direct button to press the “Mark Set.”

A mark is assigned to the current measure number.

The indicator of the corresponding button (Variation [1]–[4]) lights,

and the following mark is selected.

Using the E-A7 as a Song Player

6. To assign the next marker, repeat steps 3–5.

7. Press the [

] button to stop song playback.

8. To delete a marker, use the function buttons to select

“Mark O.”

The indicator of the corresponding button (Variation [1]–[4]) goes

dark.

Saving a Song that Contains Markers

1. Specify a marker location in the song.

“Creating/Deleting Markers” (p. 40)

2. Open the “Smf Mark Jump Edit” page.

There are two ways to do this.

a. Long-press a VARIATION [1]–[4] button.

b. From “MENU,” select the “Smf Mark Jump Edit” page.

3. Press the [Option] button.

4. Use the direct buttons to select the “Save Song.”

5. Use the direct buttons and function buttons to select

the save-destination.

Button Explanation

[R1] (Int/Ext)

Switches between Internal Storage and External

Storage.

[F4] [F5] (Page) Switch pages.

[L1] Up folder Exits the folder.

6. Press the [Enter] button.

Assign a name.

For details on how to assign a name, refer to “Assigning Names”

(p. 16).

If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.

7. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

The song is saved.

MEMO

If there is a le with the same name as the name you entered, a

screen asks you to conrm the overwrite.

If you want to save, select “YES” to replace it with the le you

renamed.

If you decide to rename the le, select “NO” and return to the

page where you can rename the le.

Using Markers to Perform

1. Load an SMF song that contains markers.

“Selecting a Song” (p. 38)

2. Press the [

] button to play back the song.

3. Press a Variation [1]–[4] button to jump to the marker.

Center Cancel

Here’s how you can minimize the vocal or other sound that is heard

from the center position of an audio le (Center Cancel).

1. Select a song (p. 38).

2. Press the [Start/Stop] (

) button to start playback.

3. Press the Ending [1] (Center Cancel) button to make it

light.

The Center Cancel function turns on.

4. Press the Ending [1] (Center Cancel) button once again

to make the button go dark.

This turns Center Cancel o.

Recording and Playing Back a Performance

The E-A7 lets you record your performance on a USB ash drive (sold

separately).

The resulting audio le is saved in the “My Recordings” folder.

The recording format is WAV (not mp3).

NOTE

5 In order to record your performance, you’ll need a USB ash

drive.

5 Use a USB ash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee

operation if you use any other USB ash drive.

Recording Audio (WAV Format)

1. Connect a USB ash drive to the E-A7.

2. Make preparations for recording.

5 Select the style or song that you want to use as accompaniment.

5 Make settings for the volume and eects.

3. Press the [Rec] button so it’s blink.

NOTE

If you pressed the [Rec] button by mistake, you can cancel by

long-pressing the button until it once again goes dark.

4. Press the [Start/Stop] (

) button.

The [Rec] button and [Start/Stop] (

) button light, the style or

song plays, and recording begins. Your playing on the keyboard is

recorded.

The main screen shows the recording time.

5. Press the [Rec] button or [Start/Stop] (

) button to

stop recording.

The style or song stops playing, and recording also stops. A screen

allowing you to assign a name appears.

Saving the Song

a. Assign a name as necessary.

For details on how to assign a name, refer to “Assigning

Names” (p. 16).

b. Use the function buttons to select “Exec.”

The recorded result is saved.

MEMO

5 If a le of the same name already exists on the USB ash drive,

you’ll be asked whether you want to overwrite it.

5 In this case, the older le is overwritten if you use the function

buttons to select “YES” (the older le disappears).

5 If you don’t want to overwrite the older le, select “NO” and

return to step a.

5 The audio le is saved on the USB ash drive in the “My

Recordings” folder.

Discarding the Recorded Content

If you are not satised with the recording, you can discard it without

saving.

a. In the screen at which you assign the name, press the [Exit]

button.

A conrmation screen asks whether you want to discard the

recording.

b. Use the function buttons to select “YES.”

The recorded content is discarded.

If you select “NO” at this point, you return to the naming screen.

Listening to the Recorded Content

1. Press the [Start/Stop] (

) button.

MEMO

5 You can change the volume of the recorded audio. Before

recording, adjust the “Rec Audio Level” value ([Menu]

“Global”

“Rec Audio Level”).

5 If you don’t want the start and end of recording to synchronize

with the accompaniment play/stop, turn o “Rec Audio Sync”

([Menu]

“Global”

“Rec Audio Sync”). If this is o, use the

[Rec] button to control recording start/stop.

5 It is not possible to overdub onto a WAV le.

5 If the USB ash drive is full, the message “Disk Full” appears and

recording stops. In this case, the data that had recorded up to

that point is not saved.

Using File Utility

Here you can perform operations for the les saved in the E-A7’s

internal storage and external storage (USB ash drive).

Displaying the File List

1. Press the [Menu] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “File Utility.”

The File List screen appears.

Button Explanation

[R1] (Int/Ext)

Switches between Internal Storage and External

Storage.

[F4] [F5] (Page) Switch pages.

[L1] (Up folder) Moves to the folder one level above.

3. Press the [Option] button.

The screen shows the functions that can be executed.

Function Explanation

Rename Renames a le or folder.

Copy Copies a le or folder.

Delete Deletes a le or folder.

Create Folder Creates a new folder.

4. Use the function buttons to select the function that you

want to execute.

Renaming a File or Folder (Rename)

1. In the File List screen ([Menu]

“File Utility”), press

the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Rename.”

3. Use the direct buttons to select the le or folder that

you want to rename.

4. Press the [Enter] button.

5. Assign a name.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

6. Use the function buttons to select “Exec.”

The le is renamed.

Copying a File or Folder (Copy)

1. In the File List screen ([Menu]

“File Utility”), press

the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Cop y.”

3. Use the direct buttons to select the le or folder that

you want to copy.

MEMO

By selecting multiple les or folders, you can copy them in a

single operation.

If you select [F1] (Select All), all les in the list are selected. Press

the button again to clear the selection.

4. Press the [Enter] button.

5. Use the direct buttons to select the copy-destination

folder.

6. Press the [Enter] button.

The copy is executed.

MEMO

If the copy-destination contains an identically named le or

folder, a conrmation message appears.

5 If you want to replace the le, select “ Ye s .”

5 If you decide to cancel, select “ No.”

Deleting a File or Folder (Delete)

1. In the File List screen ([Menu]

“File Utility”), press

the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Delete.”

3. Use the direct buttons to mark the les or folders that

you want to delete.

MEMO

You can select multiple les.

If you choose [F1] (Select All), all les are selected. Press the

button again to clear the selection.

4. Press the [Enter] button.

A conrmation message appears.

5. To execute, use the function buttons to select “ Ye s .”

The deletion is executed.

If you decide to cancel, select “ No.”

Creating a New Folder (Create Folder)

1. In the File List screen ([Menu]

“File Utility”), press

the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Create Folder.”

3. Assign a name to the newly created folder.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

4. Use the function buttons to select “Exec.”

Searching for a Song/Style (Finder)

Searching for a Song/Style

The E-A7 has a search function that lets you search for songs or styles

in internal storage or external storage (USB ash drive). Since you can

search for songs or styles even while performing on the E-A7, you

can prepare for the next song without making the audience wait.

NOTE

You can’t search for preset styles or songs.

For more about preset styles and songs, refer to “Reference

Manual” (PDF).

1. Press the [Finder] button.

The Finder screen appears.

NOTE

If the le name contains double-byte characters or single-byte

“kana” characters (i.e., Japanese), the le name might not be

displayed correctly, or the le might not be recognized. In this

case, rename the le using single-byte alphanumeric characters.

2. Use the function buttons to select what you are

searching for.

Button Search target

[F1] button Style

[F2] button Song

3. Enter the characters you’re searching for.

Select the search targetMove the cursor

Switches to

uppercase characters

Switches to

numerals/symbols

Switches to lowercase

characters

Inserts one

character

Deletes one

character

Change the

character at the

cursor position

Indicates the characters

that can be entered

using the Tone buttons.

Executes

Enter the characters

you’re searching for.

4. Press the [F5] (Exec) button.

Files matching the character string you entered are shown.

Indicates the path of the

le at the cursor

INT: / (internal memory)

EXT: / (USB ash drive)

When searching for songs, the SMF, WAV, and MP3 icons indicate the type

of le.

5. Use the direct buttons to select a le.

Switch pages as necessary.

6. If you press the [Start/Stop] (

) button, the selected

song (style) plays.

7. To close the list, press the [Exit] button.

User Program (UPG)

User Programs (UPG) and User Program

Sets (UPS)

Style and song reference data, and all settings that are loaded

together with this data (such as the intro and ending status, and

the settings of the selected variation) are handled together as a unit

called a User Program (subsequently abbreviated as UPG).

Additionally, up to 100 UPGs that you create can be saved in a User

Program Set (UPS).

The E-A7 can load a UPS when it starts up, so that you’ll always be

able to use the User Program button to easily recall up to 100 UPGs.

If you accumulate more than 100 UPGs, you can create a new UPS

and save it in internal storage or external storage.

This means that by using a dierent UPS, you can have an unlimited

number of UPGs.

NOTE

The E-A7 has a user program set called “Music Assistant.”

This set cannot be erased or edited.

Loading a UPS

By loading a UPS, you can then use the E-A7’s User Program buttons

and direct buttons to recall UPGs.

NOTE

When you load a UPS, any changes that you had made to the

previously loaded UPS will be lost. If you want to keep the

changes you made, save the UPS (p. 48).

1. Press the UPG/UPS List [L ] button.

The UPGs in the currently loaded UPS are shown in the list.

Press this again to see the UPS list.

Subsequently, the UPG list screen and UPS list screen will alternate

each time you press the button.

2. In the UPS list screen, select the UPS that you want to

load.

Button Explanation

[R1] (INT/EXT)

Switches between Internal Storage and

External Storage (USB ash drive).

[F1] (Music Assistant) Loads Music Assistant.

[F4] [F5] Switch pages.

3. Use the direct buttons to select a UPS.

The UPS is loaded.

When loading is completed, the UPG list screen is shown, allowing

you to select a UPG.

You can also use the User Program [1]–[10] buttons to select UPGs

from the loaded UPS.

Recalling the UPG

Up to 100 UPGs can be stored in a UPS.

These UPGs are organized by Bank and Number. There are ten banks,

1–10, and each bank contains numbers 1–10.

This means that you’ll recall a UPG by specifying it in the range from

1-1 through 10-10.

MEMO

As the sole exception to this, Music Assistant contains more than

100 UPGs.

You can select a UPG either by using the User Program buttons

directly, or by making a selection in the screen.

Direct Selection with the UPG Buttons

Selecting a UPG of a dierent number from the same

bank

Press the UPG [1]–[10] button corresponding to the number that

you want to select.

The number button of the selected UPG is lit.

Selecting a UPG from a dierent bank

Using the Bank [-] [+] buttons to switch banks

1. Use the Bank [-] [+] buttons to switch banks.

The UPG is not recalled until you enter the number.

2. Use the UPG [1]–[10] buttons to enter the number.

The UPG is recalled when you enter the number.

Using the Bank [B] button to directly specify the bank

1. Press the Bank [B] button.

Bank [B] lights, and the UPG [0]–[9] buttons are in Bank Input mode.

If you decide to cancel, press the Bank [B] button once again.

2. Use the UPG [1]–[10] buttons to enter the bank.

The bank is entered, and Bank Input mode ends.

3. Use the UPG [1]–[10] buttons to enter the number.

The UPG is recalled.

MEMO

5 In the case of Music Assistant, use the Bank [-] [+] buttons to

switch banks. If you’re specifying the bank directly, you can switch

banks as far as bank 10.

5 If you want to change the bank or number of the UPG that will be

recalled, use “Move UPG” or “Copy UPG” to change the order of

the UPGs within the list.

Selecting from the UPG List Screen

1. Press the UPG/UPS List [L ] button.

The UPG list screen appears.

2. Use the direct buttons to select the UPG.

When you select a UPG, the cursor moves and the UPG is recalled

immediately.

MEMO

You can use the function buttons to switch banks.

User Program (UPG)

Saving Settings as a User Program

Here’s how to save the current settings as a user program (UPG).

1. Select a style or song, and make the desired settings.

For example, you can assign a sound of your choice to the keyboard

part, turn on the Intro [1] button, or change the User Program Edit

settings.

2. Press the [Write] button.

If there is a UPG of the same name, a message asks whether you want

to overwrite it.

Choose “YES” to overwrite, or choose “No” to see the naming

screen.

3. Assign a name to the UPG that you’re saving.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

4. Use the function buttons to select “Exec.”

This UPG is added to the end of the UPG list.

MEMO

If the number of UPGs exceeds 100, a new UPS is created

automatically. If you modify a Music Assistant UPG and then save,

a new UPS is always created automatically.

NOTE

If you write a user program when One Touch is selected (One

Touch [1]–[4] button lit), the One Touch settings are saved in the

user program (including the Pad settings).

Recalling My Setup

When you turn on the power, a special UPG called My Setup is always

recalled.

You can also use the [My Setup] button to instantly return to the

settings immediately after startup.

It is convenient to store your most frequently-used settings in My

Setup.

Saving Settings as My Setup

Here’s how to save the current settings as My Setup.

1. Select a style or song, and make the desired settings.

For example, assign the desired tones to the keyboard part, turn on

the Intro [1] button, or modify the User Program Edit settings.

2. Long-press the My Setup [M] button.

A screen where you can save My Setup appears.

5 To save, select “YES.”

5 If you decide not to save, select “NO.”

NOTE

When you execute the save operation, the previous My Setup is

overwritten and lost. If you don’t want to lose it, save the UPG

while My Setup is recalled.

Other Functions Related to the UPS List

1. Press the UPG/UPS List [L ] button to access the UPS list.

The UPS List screen appears.

If the UPS list is not displayed, press the button once again.

2. Press the [Option] button.

The screen changes, and the functions that can be executed are

shown.

Function Explanation

Rename UPS Renames the UPS.

Delete UPS Deletes the UPS.

Make New UPS Creates a new (empty) User Program Set (UPS) le.

Copy UPS Copies the UPS.

3. Use the direct buttons to select a function.

Subsequent steps dier depending on the function that you select.

Renaming a User Program Set

(UPS) (Rename UPS)

1. Press the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Rename UPS.”

3. Use the direct buttons to select the UPS that you want

to rename.

4. Assign a name to the UPG that you want to save.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

5. Use the function buttons to select “Exec.”

A conrmation message appears.

MEMO

If there is an identically-named le, you will be asked whether you

want to overwrite it.

5 If you want to overwrite it, select “YES.”

5 If you don’t want to overwrite it, select “NO,” and you’ll return

to the rename page.

Deleting a User Program Set (UPS) (Delete UPS)

1. Press the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Delete UPS.”

3. Use the direct buttons to select the UPS that you want

to delete.

A conrmation message appears.

4. Use the function buttons to select “YES.”

The user program set (UPS) is deleted.

If you decide not to delete it, select “NO.”

MEMO

When a UPS is edited, an “*” appears at the left of the name.

If you want to save the edited UPS, refer to “Saving an Edited

User Program Set (Save UPS)” (p. 48).

Creating a New User Program Set

(UPS) (Make New UPS)

Here’s how to create a new (empty) UPS le.

1. In step 3 of “Other Functions Related to the UPS List”

(p. 46), select “Make New UPS.”

A screen where you can assign a name for the new UPS appears.

If you want to change the name, refer to “Assigning Names” (p. 16).

2. Use the function buttons to select “Exec.”

MEMO

If there is an identically-named le, you will be asked whether you

want to overwrite it.

5 If you want to overwrite it, select “YES.”

5 If you don’t want to overwrite it, select “NO,” and you’ll return

to the rename page.

NOTE

The UPS le is placed in the “My UPSs” folder. If this folder does

not exist, it is created automatically. The “My UPSs” folder exists

in both internal storage and external storage.

Copying a User Program Set (UPS) (Copy UPS)

1. Press the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Copy UPS.”

User Program (UPG)

3. Use the direct buttons to select the UPS that you want

to copy.

4. Press the [Enter] button.

5. Use the [R1] (Int/Ext) button to switch the copy-

destination between Internal Storage and External

Storage.

MEMO

The UPS le is placed in the “My UPSs” folder. If this folder does

not exist, it is created automatically. The “My UPSs” folder exists

in both internal storage and external storage.

6. Press the [Enter] button.

A conrmation message appears.

7. To execute, use the function buttons to select “ Ye s .”

The copy is executed.

If you decide to cancel, select the “ No.”

MEMO

If there is an identically-named le, you will be asked whether you

want to overwrite it.

5 If you want to overwrite it, select “YES.”

5 If you don’t want to overwrite it, select “NO,” and you’ll return

to the rename page.

Using a UPS File Created by the Roland BK

Series

UPS les created by the Roland BK series can be used by the E-A7. To

use such a le, place the UPS le in the “My UPSs” folder.

MEMO

If there is no “My UPSs” folder on the external storage (USB ash

drive), you should either format the USB ash drive on the E-A7,

or create a folder named “My UPSs.”

NOTE

5 If the loaded UPS contains more than 100 UPGs, only the rst 100

UPGs can be selected on the E-A7.

5 Once a UPS le has been used by the E-A7, it can no longer be

used by the BK series. We recommend that you make a backup of

the le.

Other Functions Related to the UPG List

You can use the following functions on UPGs.

5 Delete UPG

5 Move UPG

5 Rename UPG

5 Copy UPGs

5 Save UPS

MEMO

For UPGs when Music Assistant is loaded, only the Copy UPGs

function can be used.

Deleting a User Program (UPG) (Delete UPG)

1. Press the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Delete UPG.”

3. In the UPG list, use the direct buttons to select the user

program (UPG) that you want to delete, and then press

the [ENTER] button.

A conrmation message appears.

4. Use the function buttons to select “YES.” (If you decide

not to delete, select “NO.”)

The user program (UPG) is deleted.

MEMO

When a UPS is edited, an “*” appears at the left of the name.

If you want to save the edited UPS, refer to “Saving an Edited

User Program Set (Save UPS)” (p. 48).

Moving a User Program (UPG) (Move UPG)

1. Press the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Move UPG.”

3. In the UPG list, select the user program (UPG) that you

want to move, and press the [ENTER] button.

4. Use the direct buttons and the function buttons to

move the user program (UPG) to the desired location,

and then press the [Enter] button.

MEMO

When a UPS is edited, an “*” appears at the left of the name.

If you want to save the edited UPS, refer to “Saving an Edited

User Program Set (Save UPS)” (p. 48).

Renaming a User Program (UPG) (Rename UPG)

1. Press the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Rename UPG.”

3. In the UPG list, select the user program (UPG) that you

want to rename, and press the [ENTER] button.

The rename screen appears.

4. Assign a name.

“Assigning Names” (p. 16)

5. Use the function buttons to select “Exec.”

The UPG is renamed.

MEMO

When a UPS is edited, an “*” appears at the left of the name.

If you want to save the edited UPS, refer to “Saving an Edited

User Program Set (Save UPS)” (p. 48).

User Program (UPG)

Copying a User Program (UPG) (Copy UPGs)

1. In the UPG list screen, press the [Option] button.

2. Use the direct buttons to select “Copy UPGs.”

A screen appears in which you can select the copy-source UPG.

3. Use the direct buttons and function buttons to select

the UPG that you want to copy.

MEMO

5 You can select multiple UPGs and copy them in a single

operation.

If you select [F1] (Mark All), all UPGs in the list are selected. If you

press this button again, all selections are cleared.

5 In the case of Music Assistant, the rst 100 UPGs are selected.

4. Press the [Enter] button.

You can also copy a UPG to a dierent UPS.

In this case, perform the copy operation and then press the UPG/UPS

List [L ] button to access the UPS list; then load the copy-destination

UPS as described in “Loading a UPS” (p. 45).

5. Press the [Option] button.

6. Use the direct buttons to select “Paste.”

7. Use the direct buttons to select the location where you

want to paste.

The program is pasted in the UPG location that you select. If you

want to paste the program at the end of the list, execute this

operation without selecting a paste location (without selecting a

UPG).

8. Press the [Enter] button.

The selected UPG(s) are pasted.

MEMO

5 If the copy-destination contains more than 100 UPGs, you won’t

be able to paste. Either reorganize the les, or paste to a dierent

UPS.

5 When a UPS is edited, an “*” appears at the left of the name.

If you want to save the edited UPS, refer to “Saving an Edited

User Program Set (Save UPS)” (p. 48).

Saving an Edited User Program Set (Save UPS)

1. In the UPG list screen, press the [Option] button.

2. Use the function buttons to select “Save UPS.”

A message will conrm that the data has been saved.

MEMO

If you decide not to save the edited UPS, and you exit the

screen by pressing the [Exit] button or in some other way, a

conrmation screen asks whether you want to save the changes

you made.

5 Use the function buttons to select “YES,” and save the

modied content.

5 If you don’t want to save, select “NO.”

Locking the UPG Settings

The E-A7 lets you lock several settings so that they will not be

changed even if you select a dierent UPG.

1. Press the UPG [Lock] button to make it light.

To cancel, press the UPG [Lock] button once again to make it go

dark.

Parameters that can be locked

1. Long-press the UPG [Lock] button.

The UPG Lock Setting screen appears.

2. Use the direct buttons to select the items that you want

to lock.

3. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to turn the item on/o.

NOTE

Each style has its specied tempo, but if the tempo setting is

locked, the tempo will not change even if another style (of a

dierent tempo) is selected.

If the E-A7’s Tempo Lock is turned on, the tempo is maintained

even if the UPG’s Tempo lock is o.

MEMO

These settings are automatically saved in the Global parameters

when you exit the screen.

Various Settings (Menu)

By pressing the E-A7’s [Menu] button you can access various settings

and functions.

The menu contains the following items.

For details on the items in the menu, refer to the reference manual.

1. Press the [Menu] button to make it light.

The Menu screen appears.

2. Use the direct buttons to select a function or parameter

group.

Switch pages as necessary.

Group Explanation

Global Make settings for the entire E-A7 or for the system.

User Program Edit Make User Program settings.

One Touch Setting Access the One Touch Setting screen.

Sampling Menu Access sampling-related items.

Style Composer

Access items related to Style Composer.

Style Composer is a function that creates user styles.

Makeup Tools

Access items related to Makeup Tools.

Makeup Tools are functions for easily editing a style or

SMF.

SMF Mark&Jump

Access the SMF Mark&Jump function setting screen

(p. 40).

Lyrics

Allow lyric data to be displayed on the E-A7 (limited to

SMF or mp3 les that contain lyric data).

Mastering Tools

Adjust the compressor and equalizer that are applied

to the output.

MIDI Make MIDI-related settings.

File Utility

Perform operations on the les that are saved in the

E-A7’s internal storage and external storage (p. 43).

Utility

Perform operations for the entire E-A7 (such as

initialization and backup).

3. In the screen that appears after you make the selection,

edit the parameters or execute the command.

MEMO

5 Press the [Exit] button once to return to the next higher level.

5 Long-press the [Exit] button to return to the Main screen.

Main Specications

Roland E-A7: Arranger Keyboard

Key 61 keys (with velocity)

Power Supply AC adaptor

Current Draw 1,500 mA

Rated Power

Output

2 x 12 W

Dimensions

1,045 (W) x 318 (D) x 136 (H) mm

41-3/16 (W) x 12-9/16 (D) x 5-3/8 (H) inches

Weight

7.9 kg

17 lbs 7 oz

Accessories

Owner’s manual

Music rest

AC adaptor

Power cord (for AC adaptor)

Options

Keyboard Stand (*1): KS-18Z

Pedal Switch: DP series, FS-5U

Expression Pedal: EV-5

USB Flash Memory (*2)

*1 When using the KS-18Z, ensure that the height of the unit is

one meter or lower.

*2 Use USB Flash Memory (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash

Memory) sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if

other products are used.

* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

Index

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Arranger Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Audio

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Audio le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Auto O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Center Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chain Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Copy

File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

User Program Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cord hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Create

Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multisample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

User Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

User Program Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

User Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Create Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Create Multisample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

DC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Delete

File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Multisample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

User Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

User Program Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

User Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Drum Inst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Edit

Multisample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Export

User Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

User Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Expression Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

External Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

EXT IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

File

Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Rename. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

File List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

File Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 49

Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Folder

Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Rename. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Global . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hold Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Import

Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 9

Input EFX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INPUT

L/MONO, MIC,

R jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Internal Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Keyboard Part

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keyboard Part Mixer screen . . . . . . 18

Left Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Load

UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

User Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

User Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Lock

UPG Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Lower Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lower part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Makeup Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Mark and Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Mastering Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 49

Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 49

Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

MFX (Multi Eects) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

MIC-LINE select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10

MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

MIDI Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MIDI port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Move

User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multisample

Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Music Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Mute

Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24, 39

My Setup

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Octave Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

One Touch Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

One Touch Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

One Touch Setting . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 49

Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks . . . . . . . . . 9

Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 36

Pad Setting

Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pedal CONTROL jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pedal EXPRESSION jack . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pedal HOLD jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PHONES jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Phrase Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Play back

Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Preset Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Preset Wave Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Recall

My Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Recording

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rename

File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

User Program Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Right Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Sample

Clean up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Truncate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Sample Memory

Optimize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 29

Sampling Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Save

My Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

One Touch Setting . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Pad Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

User Program Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Scale Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Select

Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SMF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

SMF Mark&Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Sold Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Song

Play back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Song Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Song Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Sound

Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Split Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 21

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Style Composer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Style Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Style Part

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Style Part Mixer screen . . . . . . . . . . . 23

System Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tempo

Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 7

Track

Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Track Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 39

Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

UPG Setting

Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upper part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

USB COMPUTER port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

USB ash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

USB MEMORY port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

User Drum Kit (UDK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

User Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

User Program Set (UPS). . . . . . . . . . . 45

Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Rename. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

User Program (UPG) . . . . . . . . 4, 8, 45

Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Rename. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

User Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

User Sample Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

User Tone (UST)

Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 49

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Keyboard Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Style Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Volume Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of injury or material

damage should the unit be used

improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with

respect to the home and all its

furnishings, as well to domestic animals

or pets.

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of death or severe injury

should the unit be used improperly.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be

carried out. The specific thing that must be done is

indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the

case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord

plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or

warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is

determined by the design contained within the triangle. In

the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general

cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be

carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must

not be done is indicated by the design contained within

the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that

the unit must never be disassembled.

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

About the Symbols

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out

the plug from the outlet

Even with the power switch turned o, this

unit is not completely separated from its

main source of power. When the power

needs to be completely turned o, turn o

the power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug

from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which

you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should

be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Concerning the Auto O function

The power to this unit will be turned

o automatically after a predetermined

amount of time has passed since it was

last used for playing music, or its buttons

or controls were operated (Auto O function). If you

do not want the power to be turned o automatically,

disengage the Auto O function (p. 13).

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not carry out anything unless you are

instructed to do so in the owner’s manual.

Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Refer all servicing to your retailer, the

nearest Roland Service Center, or an

authorized Roland distributor, as listed on

the “Information.”

Do not use or store in the following types of

locations

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,

direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle,

near a heating duct, on top of heat-

generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet

oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness; or

are

• Placed in a poorly ventilated location.

WARNING

Use only the stand that is recommended

This unit should be used only with a stand

that is recommended by Roland.

Do not place in a location that is unstable

When using the unit with a stand

recommended by Roland, the stand must

be carefully placed so it is level and sure

to remain stable. If not using a stand, you

still need to make sure that any location you choose

for placing the unit provides a level surface that will

properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a

stand

Be sure to follow the instructions in the

Owner’s Manual carefully when placing

this unit on a stand (p. 11).

If it is not set up properly, you risk creating

an unstable situation which could lead to the unit

falling or the stand toppling, and may result in injury.

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct

voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor

supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the

line voltage at the installation matches the

input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s

body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity,

or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use

could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also,

the supplied power cord must not be used

with any other device.

Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects

on it

Otherwise, re or electric shock may result.

WARNING

Avoid extended use at high volume

Use of the unit at high volume for extended

periods of time may cause hearing loss. If

you ever experience any hearing loss or

ringing in the ears, you should immediately

stop using the unit and consult a specialized physician.

Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter

unit; never place containers with liquid on unit

Do not place containers containing liquid

(e.g., ower vases) on this product. Never

allow foreign objects (e.g., ammable

objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water

or juice) to enter this product. Doing so

may cause short circuits, faulty operation,

or other malfunctions.

Turn o the unit if an abnormality or malfunction

occurs

Immediately turn the unit o, remove the

AC adaptor from the outlet, and request

servicing by your retailer, the nearest

Roland Service Center, or an authorized

Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” when:

• The AC adaptor or the power cord has been

damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled

onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has

become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

Be cautious to protect children from injury

Always make sure that an adult is on hand

to provide supervision and guidance when

using the unit in places where children are

present, or when a child will be using the

unit.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Otherwise, you risk causing damage or

malfunction.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING

Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable

number of other devices

Otherwise, you risk overheating or re.

Do not use overseas

Before using the unit in overseas, consult

with your retailer, the nearest Roland

Service Center, or an authorized Roland

distributor, as listed on the “Information.”

CAUTION

Use only the specied stand(s)

This unit is designed to be used in

combination with specic stands (KS-

18Z) manufactured by Roland. If used

in combination with other stands, you

risk sustaining injuries as the result of this product

dropping down or toppling over due to a lack of

stability.

Evaluate safety issues before using stands

Even if you observe the cautions given

in the owner’s manual, certain types of

handling may allow this product to fall

from the stand, or cause the stand to

overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues before

using this product.

When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the

plug

To prevent conductor damage, always

grasp the power cord by its plug when

disconnecting it from this unit or from a

power outlet.

Periodically clean the power plug

An accumulation of dust or foreign objects

between the power plug and the power

outlet can lead to re or electric shock.

At regular intervals, be sure to pull out the

power plug, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust

or foreign objects that may have accumulated.

Disconnect the power plug whenever the unit will

not be used for an extended period of time

Fire may result in the unlikely event that a

breakdown occurs.

Route all power cords and cables in such a way as to

prevent them from getting entangled

Injury could result if someone were to trip

on a cable and cause the unit to fall or

topple.

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy

objects on it

Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of

the unit toppling over or dropping down.

Never connect/disconnect a power plug if your

hands are wet

Otherwise, you could receive an electric

shock.

CAUTION

Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit

Before moving the unit, disconnect the

power plug from the outlet, and pull out all

cords from external devices.

Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power

plug from the outlet

If the power plug is not removed from the

outlet, you risk receiving an electric shock.

Whenever there is a threat of lightning, disconnect

the power plug from the outlet

If the power plug is not removed from the

outlet, you risk receiving an electric shock.

Handle the ground terminal carefully

If you remove the screw from the ground

terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave

it lying around where it could accidently

be swallowed by small children. When

refastening the screw, make that it is rmly fastened,

so it won’t come loose.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet

that is being used by an electrical appliance that

is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a

refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or

air conditioner). Depending on the way in which

the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise

may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce

audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate

electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise lter

between this unit and the electrical outlet.

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after

long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is

not a cause for concern.

Placement

• Using the unit near power ampliers (or other

equipment 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 interference.

• This unit may interfere with radio and television

reception. Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such

receivers.

• 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 initiating 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 o.

• When moved from one location to another where

the temperature and/or humidity is very dierent,

water droplets (condensation) may form inside

the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you

attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore,

before using the unit, you must allow it to stand

for several hours, until the condensation has

completely evaporated.

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the

keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction,

such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the

surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet

may discolor or mar the surface.

• Do not place containers or anything else containing

liquid on top of this unit. Also, whenever any liquid

has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure

to promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth.

Maintenance

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of

any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration

and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to

make a backup of the data stored within it; or you

may prefer to write down the needed information.

Although we will do our utmost to preserve the

data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs,

in some cases, such as when the memory section

is physically damaged, restoration of the stored

content may be impossible. Roland assumes no

liability concerning the restoration of any stored

content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the

result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc.

To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of

data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups

of the data you’ve stored in the unit.

• Roland assumes no liability concerning the

restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the

unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when

using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can

lead to malfunctions.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector

itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will

avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s

internal elements.

• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the

unit’s volume at reasonable levels.

• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations

produced by playing an instrument can be

transmitted through a oor or wall to an

unexpected extent. Please take care not to cause

annoyance to others nearby.

• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while

it is in use.

• Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-5; sold

separately). By connecting any other expression

pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or

damage to the unit.

• Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the

pad, but this will not aect the pad’s function.

• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in

resistor.

Using External Memories

• Please observe the following precautions when

handling external memory devices. Also, make sure

to carefully observe all the precautions that were

supplied with the external memory device.

• Do not remove the device while reading/writing

is in progress.

• To prevent damage from static electricity,

discharge all static electricity from your person

before handling the device.

Ground Terminal

• Depending on the circumstances of a particular

setup, you may experience a discomforting

sensation, or perceive that the surface feels

gritty to the touch when you touch this device,

microphones connected to it, or the metal portions

of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an

innitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely

harmless. However, if you are concerned about this,

connect the ground terminal (see gure) with an

external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight

hum may occur, depending on the particulars of

your installation. If you are unsure of the connection

method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center,

or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the

“Information” page.

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in re or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be

dangerous in the event of lightning)

Intellectual Property Right

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording,

video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s

copyrighted work (musical work, video work,

broadcast, live performance, or other work),

whether in whole or in part, and distribute,

sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the

permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could

infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We

assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to

any infringements of third-party copyrights arising

through your use of this product.

• The copyright of content in this product (the

sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment

patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data)

is reserved by Roland Corporation.

• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize

said content (except song data such as Demo

Songs) for the creating, performing, recording and

distributing original musical works.

• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to

extract said content in original or modied form,

for the purpose of distributing recorded medium

of said content or making them available on a

computer network.

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a

patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor

architecture, which was developed by Technology

Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this

technology from the TPL Group.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology

is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and

THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.

Reserved. Bitstream Vera is a trademark of Bitstream,

Inc.

• Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks

or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

• Company names and product names appearing

in this document are registered trademarks or

trademarks of their respective owners.

MEMO

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.

Any unauthorized changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

Roland Corporation

2036-1 Nakagawa, Hosoe-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1304, JAPAN

Roland Corporation

ENA 23 Zone 1 nr. 1620 Klaus-Michael Kuehnelaan 13, 2440 Geel, BELGIUM

Importer:

Manufacturer:

For EU Countries

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE:

BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying

the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL

LIVE

For the U.K.

For EU Countries

For the USA

SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

E-A7

Arranger Keyboard

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938

(323) 890-3700

产品中有害物质的名称及含量

有害物质

本表格依据SJ/T 11364的规定编制。

表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。

表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572的限量要求。

（企业可在此处，根据实际情况对上表中打“×”的技术原因进行进一步说明。）

О:

×:

* 5 1 0 0 0 4 6 3 7 1 - 0 4 *

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