Roland A-300 Pro User Manual
English
Control Map Guide
When shipped from the factory, the A-300PRO/500PRO/800PRO (referred to simply as
“the A-PRO” in the following) contains 19 control maps. By making use of these control
maps, you can easily set up the A-PRO to control your software or hardware.
Control map number
1 Cubase SOLO
2 Cubase MUTE
3 Cubase RECORD
4 Logic SOLO
5 Logic MUTE
6 Logic RECORD
7 Logic GLOBAL
8 Logic INITIALIZE
9 DP (Digital Performer) SOLO
10 DP MUTE
11 DP RECORD
12 Live SOLO
13 Live MUTE
14 Live RECORD
15 GarageBand
16 GM2
17 SD-50
18 Generic MIDI Controller
19 (*1) NO ASSIGN
Corresponding software/hardware
If this list does not contain a control map for the software or hardware you’re using,
check the Roland website to see whether a suitable control map might be available.
Roland website
http://www.rolandus.com/support/
If a suitable control map is available, you can download it and transmit it to the A-PRO.
Refer to “Transmitting a Control Map to the A-PRO” within “Using A-PRO Editor” in the
owner’s manual.
Here’s how to switch between control maps.
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Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play mode)” in the owner’s
manual.)
2
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move the cursor to “CTRL
MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
3
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the desired control map number.
The supplied stickers correspond to control map number16, GM2.
As necessary, affix them in the locations shown below.
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(*1) Depending on the software you use, the content of a control map may be altered.
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Control Map Guide
Cubase
If you’re using Cubase, make the following settings.
The explanation here uses the Mac OS X version of Cubase 5 as an example. The procedure might differ if you’re using a different version.
Operation of the A-PRO
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mode)” in the owner’s manual.)
Operation of the A-PRO
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the cursor to “CTRL MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
Operation of the A-PRO
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Start up Cubase 5.
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5
In the [Devices] menu, click [Device Setup...].
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At the upper left of the dialog box, click the [+] button, and choose
[Mackie Control] from the pull-down menu.
Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select number 1.
Functions Assigned to the Controllers
Refer to p. 9.
Troubleshooting
Values, such as that for pan, change even though you didn’t adjust
them
Make sure that knobs [R1]–[R9] are in the center position.
Encoder Simulate is assigned to Knobs [R1]–[R9]. If knobs [R1]–[R9] are not at the center
position, control messages will continue to be transmitted from the A-PRO.
You can control PLAY or STOP, but not Volume or Pan
Check the track that is set to “channel 1.”
Pressing the [B1] button or [B2] button will switch the tracks that are assigned to sliders
[S1]–[S8] and knobs [R1]–[R8]. It is not necessarily the case that [R1] and [S1] are
As the MIDI input, choose [A-PRO 2], and then click [Apply]. Then
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click [OK].
assigned to track 1.
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Logic Pro
If you’re using Logic Pro, make the following settings.
The explanation here uses Logic Pro 9 as an example. The procedure might differ if you’re using a different version.
1
Start up Logic Pro 9.
Operation of the A-PRO
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mode)” in the owner’s manual.)
Operation of the A-PRO
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the cursor to “CTRL MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
Operation of the A-PRO
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Operation of the A-PRO
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then the [B3] button.
Now you can control Logic Pro 9 from the A-PRO.
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Close the setup window that’s open in Logic Pro 9.
Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select number 8.
Press the [B1] button, then the [B2] button, and
Functions Assigned to the Controllers
Troubleshooting
Values, such as that for pan, change even though you didn’t adjust
them
Control Map Guide
Refer to p. 9 and p. 10.
Make sure that knobs [R1]–[R9] are in the center position.
Encoder Simulate is assigned to Knobs [R1]–[R9]. If knobs [R1]–[R9] are not at the center
position, control messages will continue to be transmitted from the A-PRO.
You can control PLAY or STOP, but not Volume or Pan
Check the track that is set to “channel 1.”
Pressing the [B1] button or [B2] button will switch the tracks that are assigned to sliders
[S1]–[S8] and knobs [R1]–[R8]. It is not necessarily the case that [R1] and [S1] are
assigned to track 1.
If you want to control the channels in the same order as the tracks, turn the GLOBAL
VIEW setting OFF. If GLOBAL VIEW is ON, you’ll be controlling the group specified by
GLOBAL.
* To check the GLOBAL VIEW status, leave the Track Mixer open in Logic.
* If you want to switch GLOBAL VIEW or change GLOBAL, use control map 7.
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Control Map Guide
Digital Performer
If you’re using Digital Performer, make the following settings.
The explanation here uses Digital Performer 7 as an example. The procedure might differ if you’re using a different version.
Operation of the A-PRO
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mode)” in the owner’s manual.)
Operation of the A-PRO
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the cursor to “CTRL MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
Operation of the A-PRO
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Start up Digital Performer 7.
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5
In the [Setup] menu, click [Control Surface Setup...].
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In the “Control Surface” dialog box, click the [+] box, and make the
following settings.
Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select number 9.
Functions Assigned to the Controllers
Troubleshooting
Values, such as that for pan, change even though you didn’t adjust
them
Refer to p. 10.
Make sure that knobs [R1]–[R9] are in the center position.
Encoder Simulate is assigned to Knobs [R1]–[R9]. If knobs [R1]–[R9] are not at the center
position, control messages will continue to be transmitted from the A-PRO.
You can control PLAY or STOP, but not Volume or Pan
Check the track that is set to “channel 1.”
Pressing the [B1] button or [B2] button will switch the tracks that are assigned to sliders
[S1]–[S8] and knobs [R1]–[R8]. It is not necessarily the case that [R1] and [S1] are
Driver
Unit
MIDI
Mackie Control
Mackie Control
A-PRO 2-1
assigned to track 1.
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Live
If you’re using Live, make the following settings.
The explanation here uses Live 8 as an example. The procedure might differ if you’re using a different version.
Operation of the A-PRO
1
mode)” in the owner’s manual.)
Operation of the A-PRO
2
the cursor to “CTRL MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
Operation of the A-PRO
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Start up Live 8.
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5
Open the “Preferences” dialog box.
Windows users
In the [Options] menu, click [Preferences...].
Mac OS X users
In the [Live] menu, click [Preferences...].
In the left side of the “Preferences” dialog box, click the [MIDI Sync]
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tab, and make the following settings.
Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select number 12.
Control Map Guide
Functions Assigned to the Controllers
Refer to p. 11.
Troubleshooting
Values, such as that for pan, change even though you didn’t adjust
them
Make sure that knobs [R1]–[R9] are in the center position.
Encoder Simulate is assigned to Knobs [R1]–[R9]. If knobs [R1]–[R9] are not at the center
position, control messages will continue to be transmitted from the A-PRO.
You can control PLAY or STOP, but not Volume or Pan
Check the track that is set to “channel 1.”
Control Surface
1
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Close the “Preferences” dialog box.
Mackie Control
Input
A-PRO (A-PRO 2)
Pressing the [B1] button or [B2] button will switch the tracks that are assigned to sliders
[S1]–[S8] and knobs [R1]–[R8]. It is not necessarily the case that [R1] and [S1] are
assigned to track 1.
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Control Map Guide
GarageBand
If you’re using GarageBand, make the following settings.
The explanation here uses GarageBand ’09 as an example. The procedure might differ if you’re using a different version.
Operation of the A-PRO
1
mode)” in the owner’s manual.)
Operation of the A-PRO
2
the cursor to “CTRL MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
Operation of the A-PRO
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Start up GarageBand.
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Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select number 15.
Functions Assigned to the Controllers
Troubleshooting
No sound
Refer to p. 11.
It may be that the driver was not correctly installed. Proceed as follows to check this.
1
Close GarageBand.
2
Disconnect all MIDI devices other than the A-PRO from your Mac.
3
Start up GarageBand.
In the [GarageBand] menu, click [Preferences].
4
Click the [Audio/MIDI] tab.
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Check whether the screen indicates “0 MIDI Input(s) were detected.”
If the number is 0, refer to “Reinstalling the driver” in the “Troubleshooting” section of
the owner’s manual, and reinstall the driver.
Sustain message is not output when you press the [L9] ([HOLD]) button
At the factory settings, HOLD is assigned to the [L9] button.
To have the [L9] button transmit a Sustain message, assign the function of the [L9]
button to L9. For details, refer to “L9 FUNCTION” in the “System settings (EDIT mode)”
section of the owner’s manual.
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