Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the Roland KR-7/5 Intelligent Piano. This instrument offers authentic piano performance capabilities, user-friendly Automatic Accompaniment, and a host of other valuable functions. To ensure years of reliable use and enjoyment, please read this entire manual.
Main Features
Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-Ranging Expressiveness
Experience realistic piano tones, capturing the sound of hammers striking strings, thanks to advanced stereo sampling. The KR-7 and KR-5 offer maximum polyphony of 128 and 64 notes respectively, allowing for unhindered pedal use. The KR-7 also features a "grand piano presence system" for enhanced depth and spatial realism.
Pursuing the Playing Feel of a Grand Piano
Enjoy a progressive hammer action keyboard that mimics the touch of a grand piano, with a heavier feel in the lower register and a lighter touch in the upper. The KR-7 even includes a simulated escapement mechanism for an authentic grand piano click.
Get Easy Results with the Main Buttons
Effortlessly play songs, display scores, utilize Automatic Accompaniment, select Tones, and access other core KR functions using the intuitive main buttons.
A Variety of Support Functions for Fostering Rich Musical Abilities
Enhance your practice with features like score displays with fingerings, a bouncing ball tracker, repeated practice segments, and one-hand playback/recording. Additional tools like "Replay" and "Touch the Note" aid in learning. Special features for children, such as "Wonderland" and "Game," make learning fun and engaging.
"Rhythm Partner” Provides Natural-Sounding Tempo
Perform with a natural tempo that matches the rhythm using built-in metronome and rhythm functions, allowing for tone and note division adjustments.
Connector for External Display for Enlarged Scores and Lyrics (KR-7)
The KR-7 includes a connector for external displays, allowing for a larger view of scores and lyrics, beneficial for group performances.
Adjustable Music Stand (KR-7)
The KR-7 features an adjustable music stand with customizable angle and position, accommodating even thick score books.
How To Use This Manual
The KR-7/5 Owner's Manual is divided into two volumes: Quick Start and the Owner's Manual. Begin with "Before You Start Playing" (p. 18) in the Owner's Manual to learn about connecting the power cord and turning on the instrument. Follow this with the Quick Start guide to learn basic operations and key functions. The Owner's Manual provides in-depth procedures for advanced applications, such as using the KR as an accompanist and creating songs.
Conventions Used in This Manual:
- Button names are in square brackets (e.g., [Piano]).
- On-screen text is in angled brackets (e.g., <Exit>).
- "Touching" refers to lightly contacting the screen with a finger.
- An asterisk (*) or NOTE indicates important information.
- (p. **) refers to page numbers within the manual.
- Note that some content may differ between the KR-7 and KR-5 models.
