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    Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Workstation GW-7. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2–3; p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to [...]

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    2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instruc- tions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. .............................................[...]

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    3 011 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. .......................................................................................................... 012c • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request se[...]

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    4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave ove[...]

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    5 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY .......................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES .................................... 4 Panel Descriptions ...................................... 6 Front Panel ................................................................................ 6 Rear Panel....................................................................[...]

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    6 Panel Descriptions 1. VOLUME knob This knob controls the volume of the entire GW-7. 2. D Beam controller You can use this controller simply by moving your hand above it. (p. 16) 3. ASSIGNABLE buttons You can use these buttons to turn the D Beam controller on/off, or to select the D Beam function. (p. 16) 4. TAP TEMPO button You can use this butto[...]

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    7 Panel Descriptions 16. FUNCTION button This button takes you to the settings screen for various parameters. To raise the pitch of the keyboard tone in steps of one octave, hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNCTION]. (p. 11) 17. KEYBOARD section Use these buttons to switch the keyboard mode. (p. 9, p. 11) 18. MODE section Use these buttons to switch b[...]

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    8 Introduction What is a Tone ? (p. 11) On the GW-7, each of the sounds you normally play is called a “Tone.” If we use the analogy of an orchestra, a Tone corresponds to an instrument played by one of the musicians. Settings for parameters such as effects and filters are also included in a Tone. What is Backing ? (p. 14) ”Backing” refers t[...]

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    9 Introduction 1. Remove the GW-7 from its shipping carton, and place it on a horizontal surface. 2. Connect the included power supply cord to the included AC adaptor. fig.ACadap Depending on your region, the included AC adaptor may be a different type than the one shown above. If so, omit step 2 and proceed. 3. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN [...]

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    10 Introduction 1. If you want to use your left and right hands to play different Tones, press KEYBOARD [SPLIT] so the button is lit. The Tone you selected in Main mode (i.e., when [SPLIT] and [DUAL] were extinguished) will be the Tone for the Upper Part. 2. Select a different Tone for each Part. 1. To select the Tone for the Upper Part, press [UPP[...]

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    11 Keyboard Mode Functions The GW-7 contains 657 different Tones. You can use these Tones in the three keyboard modes (Main, Split, Dual) (p. 9). 1. Press MODE [TONE] so the button is lit. The Tone memory locations are organized as follows. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to step through the Tones one by one. Alternatively, you can press one of the ten butt[...]

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    12 Keyboard Mode Functions You can turn the C1/C2 knobs to edit the currently selected Tone (including drum set Tones). After editing a Tone, you can save it in user memory. For example, if the KEYBOARD [SPLIT] and [UPPER] buttons are lit, the following procedure will edit the Tone for the Upper Part of Split mode. 1. Press ANALOG MODIFY [SELECT] t[...]

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    13 Keyboard Mode Functions Keyboard Velocity (p. 18) Master Tune (p. 25) Volume (p. 18) Transpose (p. 25) Chord Mode (p. 18) You can change the MIDI channel transmitted by the keyboard. This is convenient when you’re using the GW-7 with an external computer, sequencer, or sound module. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press MODE [SONG] so the button is l[...]

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    14 Playing with an Accompaniment (Backing) 1. Press [BACKING TRACK] so the button is lit. When you play the left-hand area of the keyboard, you will hear a strings sound and an chord bass sound. At this time, the keyboard split point will be set to C4 (note number 60 ). If you press and hold [SPLIT] (for approximately two seconds), the split point [...]

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    15 Playing with an Accompaniment (Backing) The style memory locations are organized as follows. To switch to user styles, press [USER] so the button is lit. To return to preset styles, press [USER] once again so the button goes out. Selecting a Preset Style 1. Press [BACKING TRACK] so the button is lit. 2. Press MODE [STYLE] so the button is lit. 3[...]

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    16 Performance Functions and Effects The D Beam controller is a controller that you use simply by positioning your hand above it. You can use this to control one of two functions that you select. By changing the selected assignment, you can control a wide variety of effects. To turn the D Beam controller on, press either [ASSIGNABLE 1] or [ASSIGNAB[...]

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    17 Performance Functions and Effects The Bender/Modulation lever located at the left of the keyboard can be used to apply two types of effect to the sound you’re playing in Keyboard mode. Pitch Bend is an effect that lowers the pitch of the sound you’re playing when you move the lever toward the left, or raises it when you move the lever toward[...]

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    18 Performance Functions and Effects Performance Parameters Parameter Range Explanation Kbd Velo Sw OFF, ON Specifies whether the loudness of the notes you play from the keyboard will be fixed (OFF) or not (ON). Kbd Velocity 1–127 Specifies the loudness of each note when the above “Kbd Velo Sw” is OFF. Split Point 36–96 Specifies the split [...]

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    19 Performance Functions and Effects The GW-7 contains built-in reverb, chorus, and multi-effect (MFX) processors. You can choose an effect type for each processor. 1. Press ANALOG MODIFY [SELECT] so EFFECT is lit. 2. Turn the C1 (REVERB) or C2 (CHORUS) knob. Chorus is applied only if MFX is OFF. 1. Press [EFFECTS]. 2. Use SELECT [ ][ ] to select a[...]

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    20 Performance Functions and Effects Multi-Effect List OFF MFX will not be applied. ENHANCER Controls the harmonic structure of the high- frequency portion of the sound, adding sparkle and improving the definition. OVERDRIVE 1–4 Produces a natural-sounding distortion typ- ical of a vacuum tube amplifier. 1: Small amp 2: Built-in type 3: Large dou[...]

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    21 Song Functions The song memory locations are organized as follows. You can use the 16-track recorder of the GW-7 to record your own performances. The following four recording modes are available. The GW-7 has one temporary song memory location (Sng00). This is the memory location that is used when you record a song—it is erased when you switch[...]

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    22 Song Functions *1 : The bass that sounds when the backing is playing *2 : Main mode, the Upper Tone of Split mode, or the first Tone of Dual mode *3 : Second Tone of Dual mode *4 : Lower Tone of Split mode *5 : If you assign a drum set for Main mode, the Upper Tone of Split mode, or the first Tone of Dual mode You can use punch-in/out to re-reco[...]

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    23 Song Functions 1. Press MODE [SONG] so the button is lit. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select a song. 3. Press [ENTER]. 4. Press [ ] to play the song. To stop, press [ ] once again. When you select a user song, the temporary song memory (Sng00) will be overwritten by the user song you selected. You can't play back SMF data that contains more t[...]

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    24 USB Functions and System Functions The GW-7 can send and receive music styles and song files via a USB connection with your computer. You must not perform the following actions while the GW-7's [USB] button is lit or while files are being sent or received. If you perform these actions, your computer may freeze, or the files in the GW-7&apos[...]

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    25 USB Functions and System Functions System Parameter Functions Parameter Range Explanation LCD Contrast -20–+20 Adjusts the contrast of the text in the screen. Local Ctrl OFF, ON Refer to “Local Ctrl (Local Control)” (p. 26). Master Tune 427.4–452.6 Hz Adjusts the tuning of the entire GW-7. The displayed value is the frequency of the A4 k[...]

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    26 MIDI Functions The GW-7 can transmit and receive performance data when connected to an external MIDI device, which enables the two devices to control each other’s performance. For example, one device can play or switch sounds on the other device. MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is a universal standard for exchang[...]

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    27 MIDI Functions P.Bend TxRx (Pitch Bend Message Transmission/Reception) (On/Off, default: On) This is an on/off switch for Pitch Bend message transmission/ reception. These messages temporarily raise or lower the pitch of the keyboard mode Tone. Mod TxRx (Modulation Message Transmission/Reception) (On/Off, default: On) This is an on/off switch fo[...]

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    28 Troubleshooting This section provides points to check and actions to take when the GW-7 does not function as you expect. Refer to the appropriate section for the problem you are experiencing. Is the included AC adaptor/power cord correctly connected to an AC outlet and to the GW-7? (p. 9) Do not use any AC adaptor and power cord other than the o[...]

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    29 Troubleshooting For some effect or part volume settings, the sound may distort. Adjust the following parameters. • Volume parameters: Vol Main , Vol Dual , Vol Split , Vol ChordBs , Vol Drum , Vol Bass , Vol Backing (p. 18) • Amount of reverb or chorus for the keyboard part: Cho Main , Cho Dual , Cho Split , Rev Main , Rev Dual , Rev Split ([...]

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    30 Tone Lists Button No. Tone Category PC CC 00 CC 32 PIANO 1 St.Piano 1 PIANO 1 8 2 2 EuropeanPf PIANO 1 16 2 3 Piano 2 PIANO 2 0 2 4 Honkytonk PIANO 4 0 2 5 Piano 1 PIANO 1 0 2 6 St.Piano 2 PIANO 2 8 2 7 Piano 3 PIANO 3 0 2 8 EG+EP 1 PIANO 3 1 2 9 EG+EP 2 PIANO 3 2 2 10 St.Piano 3 PIANO 3 8 2 11 OldUpright PIANO 4 8 2 12 E.Piano 1 ELECTRIC PIANO [...]

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    31 Tone Lists GUITAR/ BASS 143 Mt Dist Bs ELECTRIC GUITAR 29 1 2 144 Funk Pop ELECTRIC GUITAR 29 8 2 145 Funk Gt ELECTRIC GUITAR 29 16 2 146 Jazz Man ELECTRIC GUITAR 29 24 2 147 Gt Pinch ELECTRIC GUITAR 30 4 2 148 Dist Gt 2 ELECTRIC GUITAR 31 1 2 149 Dazed Gt ELECTRIC GUITAR 31 2 2 150 Feedback 1 ELECTRIC GUITAR 31 8 2 151 Feedback 2 ELECTRIC GUITA[...]

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    32 Tone Lists SAX/ BRASS 285 Alto Sax 2 SAX 66 1 2 286 Hyper Alto SAX 66 8 2 287 Tenor Sax2 SAX 67 1 2 288 Velo Tenor SAX 67 9 2 289 Flute Vib WIND 74 48 2 290 Piccolo WIND 73 0 2 291 Oboe WIND 69 0 2 292 Bassoon WIND 71 0 2 293 Clarinet WIND 72 1 2 294 Pan Flute WIND 76 0 2 295 Whistle WIND 79 0 2 296 EnglshHorn WIND 70 0 2 297 JzClarinet WIND 72 [...]

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    33 Tone Lists SYNTH 427 CelestlPad PAD 96 10 2 428 Ancestral PAD 98 1 2 429 Prologue PAD 98 2 2 430 Goblin PAD 102 0 2 431 50s Sci-Fi PAD 102 2 2 432 Echo Drops PAD 103 0 2 433 Echo Bell PAD 103 1 2 434 Echo Pan 1 PAD 103 2 2 435 Echo Pan 2 PAD 103 3 2 436 Big Panner PAD 103 4 2 437 WaterPiano PAD 103 6 2 438 StarTheme2 PAD 104 1 2 WORLD 1 439 Sita[...]

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    34 Tone Lists WORLD 2 569 HorseGallp SFX 124 2 2 570 Telephone2 SFX 125 1 2 571 Helicopter SFX 126 0 2 572 Car Engine SFX 126 1 2 573 Car-Pass SFX 126 3 2 574 Siren SFX 126 5 2 575 Train SFX 126 6 2 576 Applause 1 SFX 127 0 2 577 Laughing SFX 127 1 2 578 Screaming SFX 127 2 2 579 Explosion SFX 128 3 2 580 Breath Nz SFX 122 0 2 581 FlKeyClick SFX 12[...]

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    35 Drum Sets C2 36 38 40 41 43 45 47 37 39 42 44 46 C3 48 50 52 53 55 57 59 49 51 54 56 58 C4 60 62 64 65 67 69 71 61 63 66 68 70 C5 72 74 76 77 79 81 83 73 75 78 80 82 C6 84 86 88 85 87 C0 12 14 16 17 19 21 23 13 15 18 20 22 9 11 3 10 C1 24 26 28 29 31 33 35 25 27 30 32 34 PC: 1 [CC32: 2] Standard 1 ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------[...]

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    36 Drum Sets C2 36 38 40 41 43 45 47 37 39 42 44 46 C3 48 50 52 53 55 57 59 49 51 54 56 58 C4 60 62 64 65 67 69 71 61 63 66 68 70 C5 72 74 76 77 79 81 83 73 75 78 80 82 C6 84 86 88 85 87 C0 12 14 16 17 19 21 23 13 15 18 20 22 9 11 3 10 C1 24 26 28 29 31 33 35 25 27 30 32 34 PC: 94 [CC32: 4] India Kit ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------[...]

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    37 Drum Sets C2 36 38 40 41 43 45 47 37 39 42 44 46 C3 48 50 52 53 55 57 59 49 51 54 56 58 C4 60 62 64 65 67 69 71 61 63 66 68 70 C5 72 74 76 77 79 81 83 73 75 78 80 82 C6 84 86 88 85 87 C0 12 14 16 17 19 21 23 13 15 18 20 22 9 11 3 10 C1 24 26 28 29 31 33 35 25 27 30 32 34 PC: 1 [CC69: 4] TR909 Asia ------------ 909 Kick 3 House Kick TR-808 Kick H[...]

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    38 Drum Sets C2 36 38 40 41 43 45 47 37 39 42 44 46 C3 48 50 52 53 55 57 59 49 51 54 56 58 C4 60 62 64 65 67 69 71 61 63 66 68 70 C5 72 74 76 77 79 81 83 73 75 78 80 82 C6 84 86 88 85 87 C0 12 14 16 17 19 21 23 13 15 18 20 22 9 11 3 10 C1 24 26 28 29 31 33 35 25 27 30 32 34 PC: 86 [CC32: 4] D'n'B OR ------------ 909 Kick 3 House Kick 909 [...]

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    39 Drum Sets C2 36 38 40 41 43 45 47 37 39 42 44 46 C3 48 50 52 53 55 57 59 49 51 54 56 58 C4 60 62 64 65 67 69 71 61 63 66 68 70 C5 72 74 76 77 79 81 83 73 75 78 80 82 C6 84 86 88 85 87 C1 24 26 28 29 31 33 35 25 27 30 32 34 PC: 49 [CC32: 2] Orchestra ------------ Snare Roll Finger Snap Jazz Clsd.HH Pedal HiHat Jazz Open HH Ride Cymbal Sticks Squa[...]

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    40 Music Styles Name Tempo Time sign. Rock: 1 SteadyRk 73 4/4 2 PowerRck 132 4/4 3 ElecRock 124 4/4 4 DynoRock 76 4/4 5 ThumpRck 104 4/4 6 USBallad 88 4/4 Dance: 7 FeverDnc 113 4/4 8 80sTekno 134 4/4 9 EuroDnce 138 4/4 10 IbizaDnc 138 4/4 11 KeepOnDc 140 4/4 12 90sTekno 140 4/4 13 HrdTekno 140 4/4 14 90sHouse 132 4/4 15 ClubHous 130 4/4 16 Hip&apos[...]

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    41 Chord Intelligence (“MODE 1” setting) ● = Constituent notes of this chord. ★ = Keys you need to press to hear this chord. Cm7 ( 5 ) C C# D E E F CM7 C#M7 DM7 E M7 EM7 FM7 C7 C#7 D7 E 7 E7 F7 Cm C#m Dm E m Em Fm Cm7 C#m7 Dm7 E m7 Em7 Fm7 Cdim C#dim Ddim E dim Edim Fdim Dm7 ( 5 ) Em7 ( 5 ) Caug C#aug Daug E aug Eaug Faug Csus4 C#sus4 Dsus4[...]

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    42 Chord Intelligence (“MODE 1” setting) ● = Constituent notes of this chord. ★ = Keys you need to press to hear this chord. F# G A A B B F#M7 GM7 A M7 AM7 B M7 BM7 F#7 G7 A 7 A7 B 7 B7 F#m Gm A m Am B m Bm F#m7 Gm7 A m7 Am7 B m7 Bm7 F#dim Gdim A dim Adim B dim Bdim Gm7 ( 5 ) Am7 ( 5 ) Bm7 ( 5 ) F#aug Gaug A aug Aaug B aug Baug F#sus4 Gsus4[...]

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    43 Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's 0, 32 1 5 6, 38 7 10 11 64 65 66 67 71 72 73 74[...]

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    44 Specifications GW-7 Workstation Keyboard 61 keys (with velocity) [Sound Generator] Maximum Polyphony 64 voices Parts 16 parts + Keyboard part Wave Memory 32 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent) Preset Memory Tones: 606 + 256 (GM2) Drum Sets: 51 + 9 (GM2) Performances: 110 User Memory Tones: 128 Drum Sets: 16 Performances: 32 Effects Multi-FX: 47 t[...]

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    45 Index A AC Adaptor ...................................................................... 9 ALL .................................................................................. 21 ANALOG MODIFY ...................................... 6, 12, 14, 19 ASSIGNABLE ............................................................ 6, 16 Attack .............[...]

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    46 Index S Screen ............................................................................ 6, 9 SELECT ............................................................................. 6 Send Level ...................................................................... 19 SFX ..........................................................................[...]

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    This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE A[...]

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    03902456 1MP As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 2[...]