Roland CD-2 Manuel D’Utilisation

You can raise or lower the key of the CD playback.

This can be useful in situations like the following.

• You want to practice flute along with an accompaniment 

CD that was created for alto sax.

• You want to sing along with a karaoke CD at a key that’s 

easier for you to sing.

• Key change is a CD-only function. You can’t use it with a 

CF card.

• You can adjust the key in semitone steps over a 

range of -6 through +5.

“+” (positive): 

Raise the key

“-” (negative): 

Lower the key

• “0” returns to the original key.

You’re returned to the previous readout.

Thereafter, the CD will play back at the key you 
specified in Step 2.

The Key icon is displayed if you’ve changed the Key 
setting.

The Key icon disappears if you set the Key to “0” in 
Step 2.

You can remove the main vocal or lead guitar from the 
playback of a CD, or make it less audible.

This is useful when you want to use a favorite CD to practice 
soloing or to enjoy karaoke.

• Center Cancel is a CD-only function. You can’t use it 

with a CF card.

The Center Cancel function is turned on, and the “

” 

icon appears.

From this point on, the sound of the main vocal or lead 
guitar is eliminated from the playback.

• Depending on the track (song) you’re playing back, 

you may not obtain the desired result.

The Center Cancel function is turned off, and the “

” 

icon disappears.

Key icon

Center Cancel icon