Roland AX-09 User Manual

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Features

Sounds that you’ll enjoy playing!

• The total of 144 sounds covers all the bases, including not only synthesizer sounds but also

piano, organ, strings, brass, and guitar, all immediately playable for instant enjoyment.

• There are also six highly expressive “Special Tones” as well.

These six high-quality sounds were created speci cally for the Lucina AX-09 (synth lead, poly synth, synth bass, jazz scat, violin and trombone).

Easy to use and handle!

• Operation is easy — simply turn on the power and choose a sound.

• With a lightweight, stylish body, and support for battery operation, you can play the Lucina

AX-09 anywhere, anytime. Since you can sling the Lucina AX-09 over your shoulder when playing it, your performances can be more active and versatile.

Enjoy performing more than ever!

• All of the unique expressive capabilities of a traditional synthesizer are at your  ngertips, thanks

to the Lucina AX-09’s D Beam controller, modulation bar, and touch controller.

• You can easily play along with your favorite songs, either by connecting your portable audio

player to the EXT IN jack, or by using the USB memory audio playback function.

How Letters are Shown on the Lucina AX-09

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 24) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 25). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Contents

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

How Letters are Shown on the Lucina AX-09 . . . . . . . . . 2

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Checking the Remaining Battery Power . . . . . . . . 6

Removing Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attaching the Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting Your Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting Your Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Turning the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Selecting a Regular Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Selecting a Special Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Previewing Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Registering Frequently Used Tones in Memory

(FAVORITE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the Performance Functions . . . . . . . . . .11

Raising or Lowering the Key Range by Octaves . . . . . . 11

Raising or Lowering the Key Range by Semitones . . . 11

Using the Touch Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting the Pitch Range of the Touch

Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Modulation Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Assigning the Modulation Bar’s Eect . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the D Beam Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Changing the ASSIGNABLE Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using a Foot Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Preventing Tones from Changing During

Performance (Lock function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing Along with a Portable Audio Player . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing Along with an Audio File from USB Memory . 14

Making Audio Player Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Master Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Key Scale Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the Keyboard’s Touch Sensitivity .17

Setting a Fixed Value for the Keyboard’s Velocity . . . . . 17

Count In / Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Count In Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Various Settings (Utility) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Checking the Lucina AX-09’s Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

USB Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Backing Up Lucina AX-09 Settings to USB Memory . . 19 Restoring Lucina AX-09 Settings from USB Memory . 19

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . 19

Connecting Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Controlling MIDI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

MIDI Messages that can be Transmitted and

Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting a MIDI Sound Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Making MIDI-related Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to Your Computer via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Controlling Video (V-LINK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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Editing the Tone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Editing the Tone Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

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1. OCTAVE [+] / [–] Buttons

These buttons raise or lower the keyboard range in steps of one octave (p. 11).

2. [TRANSPOSE] Button

By holding down this button and pressing the OCTAVE [+], [–] buttons you can raise or lower the keyboard range in steps of one semitone (p. 11).

3. Display

This shows the selected tone or mode, or the value of the parameter you’re editing.

4. [SHIFT] Button

Use this button in conjunction with other buttons to execute various functions.

5. [SPECIAL TONE] Button

Press this to select special tones.

6. TONE [1]–[6] Buttons

Use these buttons to select the tone group for regular tones, or to select special tones.

7. [INC/+] / [DEC/–] Buttons

Use these buttons to select variations of the regular tones.

8. FAVORITE [A] / [B] Buttons

Use these buttons to select the FAVORITE memory bank (p. 10) in which you want to register a favorite tone.

9. [WRITE] Button

This button stores the Lucina AX-09 settings you’ve edited, or the tone you registered in FAVORITE (p. 10, p. 18).

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10. [LOCK] Button

If this button is turned on, you won’t be able to switch tones. Use this to prevent the tone from being accidentally switched during a performance (p. 14).

11. USB MEMORY Slot

You can insert USB memory (sold separately) here (p. 15).

12. [VOLUME] Knob

This knob adjusts the volume.

13. D Beam [PITCH] / [FILTER] / [ASSIGNABLE] Buttons

These buttons turn the D Beam on/o .

By placing your hand above the D Beam you can apply various e ects to the sound (p. 12).

14. [V-LINK] Button

This button turns V-LINK on/o (p. 21).

15. [AUDIO PLAYER] Button

If you turn this on, you’ll be able to play back audio  les from USB memory (p. 14).

16. [ / PREVIEW] Button

When the [AUDIO PLAYER] button is lit, this button starts/ stops playback of audio  les in USB memory.

When the [AUDIO PLAYER] button is unlit, this button starts/stops a preview demo of the currently selected tone.

You can also get a count in to begin sounding by pressing the modulation bar while you press the [PREVIEW] button.

17. MODULATION BAR / TOUCH CONTROLLER

By pressing the modulation bar, you can apply vibrato. You can also switch to a Hold e ect that sustains the sound you’re playing (p. 11).

If you hold your  nger on the touch controller and move it to left or right, the pitch will change (p. 11).

Bottom Panel

18. Strap Pin

Attach the included strap to this pin (p. 7).

19. Strap Pin (A)

Attach the included strap to this pin.

Depending on your playing style, you can use either this pin or the strap pin (B) located on the rear of the Lucina AX-09 (p. 7).

Rear Panel

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1. OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R)

The sound of the Lucina AX-09 is output from these jacks. Connect them to your ampli ed speakers.

To employ monaural output, connect to only the L/MONO jack.

2. MIDI OUT Connector

If you connect this to another MIDI device, MIDI messages from the Lucina AX-09 will be transmitted to that device, allowing you to play it remotely (p. 20).

3. FOOT PEDAL Jack

Connect a separately sold Roland DP-series pedal here.

Alternatively, you can connect an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately) (p. 13).

4. [POWER] Switch

This turns the power on/o (p. 8).

If you’re using the included AC adaptor and need to turn o the power completely, turn o this POWER switch, and then disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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1. Strap Pin (B)

Attach the included strap to this pin.

Depending on your playing style, you can use either this pin or the strap pin (A) located on the side of the Lucina AX-09 (p. 7).

2. Battery Compartment

You can install Ni-MH AA rechargeable batteries here (p. 6).

5. DC IN Jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here (p. 7).

6. Cord Hook

Use this to secure the cord of the included AC adaptor (p. 7).

7. Security Slot ( )

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8. USB COMPUTER Connector

Use a USB cable to connect the Lucina AX-09 to your computer (p. 21).

9. EXT IN Jack

Connect your portable audio player or other audio source here. The sound that’s input via this jack will be output from the OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack (p. 14).

10. PHONES Jack

Headphones (sold separately) with a stereo mini plug (1/8” jack) can be connected here (p. 8).

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About Batteries

If you’re operating the Lucina AX-09 on batteries, you’ll need eight Ni-MH AA rechargeable batteries. The battery life will di er depending on the conditions of use, but for continuous usage, it is approximately 4 hours.

About rechargeable batteries

When using rechargeable batteries, the battery lifespan will normally become shorter with each recharge cycle. If the batteries run down soon after being recharged, it’s time to replace them.

Installing Batteries

1. Switch o the Lucina AX-09’s power (p. 8).

2. Remove the cover of the battery compartment

located on the Lucina AX-09’s bottom panel.

While pressing the tabs of the cover, lift the cover up and remove it.

3. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment.

Make sure to observe the correct polarity (+/– orientation) for each battery when inserting it.

4. Replace the battery compartment cover.

* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers

or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.

* When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid

dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

When the remaining battery power runs low, three dots will blink in the display. If this indication appears, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

A while after this indication, the display will indicate “ and it will no longer be possible to operate the Lucina AX-09.

You can also check the remaining battery power in the following way.

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [LOCK] button.

The display will indicate the remaining battery power as a percentage (“0”–”100”).

MEMO

• The remaining battery power indication is an

approximation.

• If you check the remaining battery power when the AC

adaptor is connected, the display will always indicate “100.”

Removing Batteries

To remove the batteries, power o the Lucina AX-09, open the battery compartment cover, and remove the batteries.

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Note the following when using batteries

• Do not use alkaline batteries or zinc-carbon batteries.

• The Lucina AX-09 will not operate on batteries if the AC adaptor is connected.

• If batteries are installed, disconnecting or reconnecting the power cord at the AC outlet or disconnecting the DC plug from the Lucina AX-09’s rear panel while the

power is on will cause the power to turn o . You must turn o the power before you connect or disconnect the power cord or AC adaptor.

• Do not allow any objects (e.g.,  ammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions.

• Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing di erent types of batteries.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.

• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries.

To avoid in ammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the a ected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.

• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

Getting Ready

Connecting the AC Adaptor

The Lucina AX-09 can operate using the included AC adaptor, or using Ni-MH AA rechargeable batteries.

1. Make sure that the Lucina AX-09’s power is turned

o (the [POWER] switch is in the OFF position).

2. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left

(minimum).

3. Connect the AC adaptor to the Lucina AX-09’s

rear panel DC IN jack, and then plug it into an AC outlet.

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the DC IN jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces

downwards. The indicator

will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to the Lucina AX-09 as shown in the illustrations below.

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1. Attach one end of the included strap to the strap

pin shown in the illustration below.

2. Attach the other end of the included strap to one

of the other two strap pins.

A strap pin is provided in two locations; “A” and “B.” You can use either one, whichever is more comfortable for you. For a larger-bodied person, attaching the strap to pin “A” will provide better stability.

A B

NOTE

If you use strap pin “B,” twist the strap as shown below. If you attach the strap without twisting it, the strap may come o of the Lucina AX-09.

Twist

Back of strap

Front of strap

Connecting Your Speakers

Turning the Power On

The Lucina AX-09 does not contain an amp or speakers. In order to produce sound, you’ll need to connect the rear panel OUTPUT jacks to an audio device such as an ampli ed speaker system (subsequently referred to as “speakers”), or use headphones.

Use audio cables (PCS series;

sold separately) to make

connections.

If you’re outputting in monaural, connect only the L/ MONO jack.

* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or

other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn o the power on all devices before making any connections.

Connecting Your Headphones

Connect headphones to the rear panel PHONES jack.

* Once the connections have been completed (p. 8), turn

on power to your various devices in the order speci ed. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

1. Minimize the volume of the Lucina AX-09 and your speakers.

2. On the Lucina AX-09’s rear panel, turn the [POWER] switch ON.

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

3. Turn on the power of your speakers.

4. Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume

appropriately.

While you play the keyboard to produce sound, slowly turn the [VOLUME] knob toward the right, and adjust the volume on the Lucina AX-09 and on your speakers.

Turning the Power O

1. Minimize the volume of the Lucina AX-09 and your speakers.

2. Turn o the power of your speakers.

3. Turn the Lucina AX-09’s [POWER] switch OFF.

You can connect headphones that have a stereo mini (1/8”) plug.

Selecting Tones

On the Lucina AX-09, each of the sounds you play is called a “tone.” There are two types of tones: “regular tones” and “special tones.”

Selecting a Regular Tone

The Lucina AX-09 contains 144 regular tones that bring you the best sounds of Roland’s synthesizers.

The regular tones are organized into six tone groups, with 24 tones in each group.

1. If the [SPECIAL TONE] button or FAVORITE [A] /

[B] button is lit, press the lit button to turn o its illumination.

2. Press one of the TONE [1]–[6] buttons to select a

tone group.

The button will light, and that tone group will be selected.

The name of the tone group is printed in black below each tone button.

MEMO

When you turn on the power, TONE [1] number 1 will always be selected.

3. Use the [INC/+] / [DEC/–] buttons to select a tone

within the group.

Selecting the Rhythm Tone

No. 23–24 of the GUITAR/BASS group is the rhythm tone. For details, refer to the “Tone List” at the end of this manual.

Selecting a Special Tone

The Lucina AX-09 contains six “special tones” that were created speci cally for it.

1. Press the [SPECIAL TONE] button so it’s lit.

2. Press one of the TONE [1]–[6] buttons to select the

desired special tone.

The names of the special tones are printed in blue characters below each tone button.

MEMO

To return to the regular tones, press the [SPECIAL TONE] button to turn it o .

Previewing Tones

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Each group contains tones 1–24, and the number of the selected tone (1–24) is shown in the display.

Press the [INC/+] button to select the next tone, or press the [DEC/–] button to select the preceding tone.

MEMO

• For a list of the tones, refer to the “Tone List” at the end

of this manual.

• As indicated by the black characters printed below the

TONE buttons, each tone group is subdivided into two categories. (For example, the TONE [1] button group contains the two categories “SYNTH” and “PAD.”)

Each time you hold down the TONE button of the currently selected (lit) tone group and press the [INC/+] / [DEC/–] button, the  rst tone of that category will be selected.

• By holding down the [INC/+] / [DEC/–] button, you can

select tones rapidly. To select tones even more rapidly, hold down one button and then press the other button as well.

With the [AUDIO PLAYER] button o , press the [PREVIEW] button; the button will light and the currently selected tone will be played using a demo phrase that’s suitable for that tone.

To stop the phrase before it has  nished playing, press the [PREVIEW] button once again to turn o its illumination.

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