ROLAND VK-7
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Combo Organ It�s a Fact�
The VK-7 is a totally new combo organ that utilizes Roland�s new Virtual ToneWheel modeling technology to simulate the principles behind tonewheel sound generation used in classic organs. Here are just a few of the features that make the VK7 a modern day equivalent of the Hammond B3�: � Full keyboard polyphony with 91 voices in constant, independent oscillation � High-speed sound generation, allowing the VK-7 to respond to the rigorous demands of classic organ playing styles � 9 Harmonic bars for realtime manipulation of organ sounds � Sophisticated rotary speaker and tube amp simulation based on Roland�s COSM� technology � 39 orchestral voices built-in � 11-pin Rotary Tone Cabinet connector for use with Leslie speaker cabinet � Real wood finish and portable cabinet design � 2 MIDI IN connectors allow for a dual manual configuration with pedals � MIDI information, including harmonic bar messages, is sent and received in realtime

VK-7

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Selecting Sounds
The VK-7 has 64 different organ sounds. These sounds are organized into eight groups (banks) with eight sounds in each group. There are two modes of operation for the banks. In �Alternate� mode (the default setting) the BANK button is used to quickly switch between the first two banks. �Expand� mode lets you gain access to all eight banks. Use the following procedure to enable �Expand� mode and select sounds: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press EDIT�the (1-8) buttons will start to flash. Press SYSTEM BASIC (1). Use the ("!) buttons to access the �E1: Bank Function� display and press the (+) button to select Expand. Press EXIT. Press BANK�the (1-8) buttons will start to flash. Use the (1-8) buttons to select a bank. Use the (1-8) buttons to choose a sound from the selected bank.

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Layering Orchestral Sounds with the Organ Part
The VK-7 contains 39 orchestral sounds that can be used as solo instruments or layered with the organ sounds to provide more depth, attack, bass, etc. Use the following procedure to layer an orchestral sound with an organ sound: 1. Select the desired organ sound as previously described. 2. Press MAIN (under ORCHESTRAL ASSIGN) so it�s lit. 3. Press the desired ORCHESTRAL VOICES sound group button. 4. 5. Use the VARIATION UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired instrument within that sound group. Use the ORCHESTRAL LEVEL knob to adjust the volume as desired.

Initializing
Use the following steps to restore the factory settings: 1. Press EDIT. 2. Press UTILITY (7). 3. Press the RIGHT CURSOR (!) button until �E7: Factory Setup� is displayed. 4. Press the (+) button. 5. Press EXIT to return to the previous display.

Playing the Demos
Use the following procedure the play the VK-7 demo songs: 1. 2. 3. Press EDIT. Press DEMO (8). Use the ("!) buttons to select SinglePlay.

Note: To hear consecutive playback of all demo songs, select Chain Play. 4. 5. 6. 7. Use the (+ / -) buttons to select the desired song. Press WRITE to start playback. Press EXIT to stop playback. Press EXIT again to exit demo mode.

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