Roland GO-61K, Owner'S Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s 

Manual (p. 13)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
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Provision of Bluetooth functionality

Please be aware that depending on the country in which you purchased the unit, Bluetooth 

functionality might not be included.

If Bluetooth functionality is included

The Bluetooth logo appears when you turn on the power.

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StageGrand

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Contents

Operating Guide

                                                                                     2

Selecting a Tone

                                                                                 2

Adjusting the Overall Volume

                                                       2

Applying an Effect to the Performance

                                       2

Playing Back / Recording

                                                                 2

Using the Keyboard to Play Patterns (Loop Mix Function)

     3

Display

                                                                                                 3

Confirming an Operation / Changing a Value

                           3

Making Various Settings (Setting)

                                                 3

Sounding Patterns According to the Chord You Play 

(Interactive Chord)

                                                                            3

Clearing the Performance State

                                                     3

Connecting Equipment

                                                                   4

Installing Batteries

                                                                 4

Turning the Power On/Off

                                                               4

Performing with the Loop Mix Function

                                     5

Playing Patterns According to the Chord You Play 

(Interactive Chord)

                                                                            5

Recording with the Loop Mix Function

                                       6

Convenient Functions

                                                                         7

Loading a Song (SONG LOAD)

                                                       7

Deleting a Song (SONG DEL)

                                                         7

Backing-Up or Restoring Songs and Settings

                           7

Backing Up (BACKUP)

                                                           7

Restoring (RESTORE)

                                                              8

Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY RST)

                         8

Setting Various Functions (Setting)

                                               8

Basic Operations in Setting

                                                             8

Adjusting the Volume of the Part (PART VOLUME)

        8

Changing the Tempo (TEMPO)

                                           8

Adjusting the Reverberation (REVERB LEVEL)

                 9

Changing the Pitch Range of the Keyboard in Steps 

of an Octave (OCTAVE SHIFT)

                                             9

Transposing the Pitch (TRANSPOSE)

                                 9

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments 

(MASTER TUNE)

                                                                       9

Specifying the Feel (Touch Response) of the 

Keyboard (KEY TOUCH)

                                                         9

Emitting an Operation Sound When You Press a 

Button (TOUCH SOUND)

                                                       9

Muting the Speakers When Headphones Are 

Connected (SP PHONES SW)

                                               9

Displaying GM2 Tones (GM2 TONE)

                                   9

Preserving the Settings When the Power Turns off 

(KEEP SETTING)

                                                                       9

Making the Power Automatically Turn off After a 

Time (AUTO OFF)

                                                                     9

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display (LCD 

CONTRAST)

                                                                               9

Using the Bluetooth® Functionality

                                               10

Here’s What You Can Do

                                                                   10

Using Bluetooth Audio

                                                                     10

Registering a Mobile Device (Pairing)

                               10

Connecting an Already-Paired Mobile Device

               10

Transferring MIDI Data

                                                                     11

Disabling the Bluetooth Functionality

                                         11

Troubleshooting

                                                                                     12

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

                                                                     13

IMPORTANT NOTES

                                                                               13

Placing This Unit on a Stand

                                                 14

Main Specifications

                                                                14

Owner’s Manual

Main features

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The Loop Mix function lets you perform great-sounding music simply by selecting a 

genre and pressing keys.You can perform easily, without paying attention to pitch or 

timing. In addition, you can use the performance pads to apply effects in real time.

5

Bluetooth functionality allows interoperation with your smartphone or tablet. 

Music or the audio from a music video on your smartphone or tablet can be played 

via this instrument while you perform along with the music. You can also use this 

instrument’s keyboard to play a music app that supports Bluetooth MIDI (only for 

units equipped with Bluetooth).

5

The portable all-in-one design is compact and light-weight, featuring battery-

powered operation, built-in high-quality speakers, and a stylish shape that’s free of 

protrusions.