Roland JUPITER-50 User Manual
How to obtain a PDF of the owner’s manual
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• JUPITER-50 Owner’s Manual (this document)
• Parameter List *
• MIDI Implementation *
*These are not included with the product; you may download them as necessary.
Visit the following URL, choose “owner’s manuals,” and search for the model name “JUPITER-50.”
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). 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.
Copyright © 2012 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not open (or modify in any way)
the unit or its AC adaptor.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Do not attempt to repair the unit,
or replace parts within it (except
when this manual provides specic
instructions directing you to do so).
Refer all servicing to your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized
Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”
page.
Do not use or store in the following types of
locations
• Subject to temperature extremes
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed
vehicle, near a heating duct, on top
of heat-generating equipment);
or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on
wet oors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and
shakiness.
Use only Stand that is recommended
This unit should be used only with a
rack or stand that is recommended
by Roland.
2
Do not place in an unstable location
When using the unit with a rack or
stand recommended by Roland, the
rack or stand must be carefully placed
so it is level and sure to remain stable.
If not using a rack or stand, you still
need to make sure that any location you choose
for placing the unit provides a level surface that
will properly support the unit, and keep it from
wobbling.
Precautions regarding placement of this
unit on a stand
Be sure to follow the instructions in
the Owner’s Manual carefully when
placing this unit on a stand (p. 30).
If it is not set up properly, you risk
creating an unstable situation which could lead
to the unit falling or the stand toppling, and
may result in injury.
Use only the included AC adaptor and the
correct voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor
included with the unit. Also,
make sure the line voltage at the
installation matches the input voltage
specied on the AC adaptor’s body.
Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity,
or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their
use could result in damage, malfunction, or
electric shock.
Use only the included power cord
Use only the attached power-supply
cord. Also, the included power cord
must not be used with any other
device.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not bend the power cord or place heavy
objects on it
Do not excessively twist or bend the
power cord, nor place heavy objects
on it. Doing so can damage the cord,
producing severed elements and
short circuits. Damaged cords are re
and shock hazards!
Avoid extended use at high volume
This unit, either alone or in
combination with an amplier
and headphones or speakers, may
be capable of producing sound
levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period
of time at a high volume level, or at a level
that is uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to
enter unit; never place containers with
liquid on unit
Do not place containers containing
liquid on this product. Never allow
foreign objects (e.g., ammable
objects, coins, wires) or liquids
(e.g., water or juice) to enter this
product. Doing so may cause short
circuits, faulty operation, or other
malfunctions.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING
Turn o the unit if an abnormality or
malfunction occurs
Immediately turn the unit o, remove
the AC adaptor from the outlet, and
request servicing by your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page when:
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or
the plug has been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or
otherwise has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance.
Adults must provide supervision in places
where children are present
When using the unit in locations
where children are present, be
careful so no mishandling of the
unit can take place. An adult should
always be on hand to provide supervision and
guidance.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
Do not share an outlet with an
unreasonable number of other devices
Do not force the unit’s powersupply cord to share an outlet with
an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when
using extension cords—the total
power used by all devices you have connected
to the extension cord’s outlet must never
exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for
the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause
the insulation on the cord to heat up and
eventually melt through.
Do not use overseas
Before using the unit in a foreign
country, consult with your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page.
CAUTION
Place in a well ventilated location
The unit and the AC adaptor should
be located so their location or
position does not interfere with their
proper ventilation.
Use only the specied stand (s)
This unit is designed to be used in
combination with specic stands
(KS-18Z, KS-G8, KS-12) manufactured
by Roland. If used in combination
with other stands, you risk sustaining injuries
as the result of this product dropping down or
toppling over due to a lack of stability.
Evaluate safety issues before using stands
Even if you observe the cautions
given in the owner’s manual, certain
types of handling may allow this
product to fall from the stand, or
cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful
of any safety issues before using this product.
Grasp the plug when connecting or
disconnecting the AC adaptor
Always grasp only the plug on the
AC adaptor cord when plugging into,
or unplugging from, an outlet or this
unit.
Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug
At regular intervals, you should
unplug the AC adaptor and clean it
by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust
and other accumulations away from
its prongs. Also, disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet whenever the unit
is to remain unused for an extended period of
time. Any accumulation of dust between the
power plug and the power outlet can result in
poor insulation and lead to re.
Manage cables for safety
Try to prevent cords and cables from
becoming entangled. Also, all cords
and cables should be placed so they
are out of the reach of children.
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing
heavy objects on it
Never climb on top of, nor place
heavy objects on the unit.
CAUTION
Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet
before cleaning
Before cleaning the unit, turn it o
and unplug the AC adaptor from the
outlet (p. 29).
If there is a possibility of lightning strike,
disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet
Whenever you suspect the possibility
of lightning in your area, disconnect
the AC adaptor from the outlet.
Take care not to get ngers pinched by lid
Be careful so you don’t get your
ngers pinched when you handle any
moving parts such as the following.
Adult supervision is recommended
whenever small children use the unit.
• USB memory cover (p. 25)
Keep small items out of the reach of children
To prevent accidental ingestion of the
parts listed below, always keep them
out of the reach of small children.
• Included Parts
Screw that secures the USB memory cover (p. 69)
Allen wrench (
Handle the ground terminal carefully
If you remove the screw from the
ground terminal, be sure to replace
it; don’t leave it lying around where
it could accidently be swallowed by
small children. When refastening the
screw, make that it is rmly fastened, so it won’t
come loose.
p. 69
)
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
Other Convenient
Functions
Connecting Other
Equipment
Do not use a CD-ROM in an audio CD player
or DVD player
DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a
conventional audio CD player. The
resulting sound may be of a level that
could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system
components may result.
Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor
with wet hands
Never handle the AC adaptor or its
plugs with wet hands when plugging
into, or unplugging from, an outlet or
this unit.
Disconnect everything before moving the
unit
Before moving the unit, disconnect
the AC adaptor and all cords coming
from external devices.
Appendix
3
IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical
outlet that is being used by an electrical
appliance that is controlled by an inverter
or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing
machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner).
Depending on the way in which the electrical
appliance is used, power supply noise
may cause this unit to malfunction or may
produce audible noise. If it is not practical
to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a
power supply noise lter between this unit
and the electrical outlet.
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat
after long hours of consecutive use. This is
normal, and is not a cause for concern.
• To prevent malfunction and equipment
failure, always make sure to turn o the
power on all your equipment before you
make any connections.
• With the factory settings, the JUPITER-50 will
automatically be switched o four hours after
you stop playing or operating the unit. If you
don’t want the unit to turn o automatically,
change the “Auto O” setting to “OFF” as
described on p. 79.
* The settings you were editing will be lost when the
unit is turned o. If you want to keep your settings,
you must save your settings before turning the
unit o.
Placement
• Using the unit near power ampliers (or
other equipment containing large power
transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate
the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source
of interference.
• This device may interfere with radio and
television reception. Do not use this device in
the vicinity of such receivers.
• Noise may be produced if wireless
communications devices, such as cell phones,
are operated in the vicinity of this unit.
Such noise could occur when receiving or
initiating a call, or while conversing. Should
you experience such problems, you should
relocate such wireless devices so they are at
a greater distance from this unit, or switch
them o.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight,
place it near devices that radiate heat, leave
it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise
subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive
heat can deform or discolor the unit.
• When moved from one location to another
where the temperature and/or humidity is
very dierent, water droplets (condensation)
may form inside the unit. Damage or
malfunction may result if you attempt to use
the unit in this condition. Therefore, before
using the unit, you must allow it to stand for
several hours, until the condensation has
completely evaporated.
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of
the keyboard. This can be the cause of
malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce
sound.
• Depending on the material and temperature
of the surface on which you place the unit, its
rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth
under the rubber feet to prevent this from
happening. If you do so, please make
sure that the unit will not slip or move
accidentally.
• Do not put anything that contains water on
this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc.,
near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid
that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.
Maintenance
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a
soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly
dampened with water. To remove stubborn
dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild,
non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure
to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth.
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or
solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility
of discoloration and/or deformation.
Repairs and Data
• Please be aware that all data contained in the
unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is
sent for repairs. Important data should always
be backed up USB ash drives, or written
down on paper (when possible). During
repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of
data. However, in certain cases (such as when
circuitry related to memory itself is out of
order), we regret that it may not be possible
to restore the data, and Roland assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.
Additional Precautions
• Please be aware that the contents of memory
can be irretrievably lost as a result of a
malfunction, or the improper operation of
the unit. To protect yourself against the risk
of loosing important data, we recommend
that you periodically save a backup copy of
important data you have stored in the unit’s
memory on USB ash drives.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to
restore the contents of data that was stored
in the unit’s memory or USB ash drives once
it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes
no liability concerning such loss of data.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using
the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;
and when using its jacks and connectors.
Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the
display.
• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable.
This way you will avoid causing shorts, or
damage to the cable’s internal elements.
• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep
the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You
may prefer to use headphones, so you do not
need to be concerned about those around
you.
• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations
produced by playing an instrument can be
transmitted through a oor or wall to an
unexpected extent. Please take care not to
cause annoyance to others nearby.
• When you need to transport the unit,
package it in the box (including padding)
that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will
need to use equivalent packaging materials.
• Use only the specied expression pedal
(EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any
other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
• Some connection cables contain resistors.
Do not use cables that incorporate resistors
for connecting to this unit. The use of such
cables can cause the sound level to be
extremely low, or impossible to hear. For
information on cable specications, contact
the manufacturer of the cable.
• The usable range of D-BEAM controller will
become extremely small when used under
strong direct sunlight. Please be aware of this
when using the D-BEAM controller outside.
• The sensitivity of the D-BEAM controller
will change depending on the amount of
light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not
function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity
as appropriate for the brightness of your
location.
• When operating an expression pedal, or
opening and closing the USB memory cover,
please take care not to pinch your ngers or
toes between a moving part and the main
unit. In places where small children are
present, make sure that an adult provides
supervision and guidance.
4
IMPORTANT NOTES
Before Using External Memories
Using External Memories
• Carefully insert the USB ash drives all the
way in—until it is rmly in place.
• Never touch the terminals of the USB ash
drives. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.
• USB ash drives are constructed using
precision components; handle the memories
carefully, paying particular note to the
following.
• To prevent damage to the cards from static
electricity, be sure to discharge any static
electricity from your own body before
handling the cards.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into
contact with the contact portion of the
cards.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to
strong shock or vibration.
• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in
closed vehicles, or other such locations.
• Do not allow cards to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.
Handling CDs / DVDs
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny
underside (encoded surface) of the disc.
Damaged or dirty CD, DVD discs may not be
read properly. Keep your discs clean using a
commercially available disc cleaner.
Copyrights
• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording,
video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s
copyrighted work (musical work, video work,
broadcast, live performance, or other work),
whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease,
perform, or broadcast it without the permission of
the copyright owner.
• Do not use this product for purposes that could
infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We
assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to
any infringements of third-party copyrights arising
through your use of this product.
• The copyright of content in this product (the sound
waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns,
phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved
by Roland Corporation.
• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize
said content for the creating, performing, recording
and distributing original musical works.
• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to
extract said content in original or modied form, for
the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said
content or making them available on a computer
network.
Licenses / Trademarks
• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a
patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor
architecture, which was developed by Technology
Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this
technology from the TPL Group.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology
is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and
THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.
• “JUPITER” is a registered trademark of and is licensed
by K.H.S. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO. LTD. in the
United States and other countries.
• Roland, COSM, SuperNATURAL, and D-BEAM are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk, Inc.
in the United States.
• SONAR is a trademark of Cakewalk, Inc.
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
Other Convenient
Functions
• Company names and product names appearing
in this document are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
Connecting Other
Equipment
Appendix
5
Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Quick Guide 8
01 How the JUPITER-50’s Sound Generator is Structured . . . . . . . . . . .8
02 About the JUPITER-50’s Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
03 Using Controllers to Modify the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
04 Registrations are Convenient for Live Performance . . . . . . . . . . . .14
05 Example of Creating a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Introduction 18
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Getting Acquainted with the JUPITER-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How the Sound Generator is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Live Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
About Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Temporary Memory (the Temporary Area) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Rewritable Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Non-rewritable Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
USB Memory Song Player/Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Audio Files that can be Played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Audio Files that will be Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Placing the JUPITER-50 on a Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Turning the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Turning the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
How the Function Buttons Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Moving the Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Editing a Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
[SHIFT] Button Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
What the [WRITE] Button Does . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Assigning a Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Navigating Between Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Top Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
REGISTRATION Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
LIVE SET (UPPER) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
SONG Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
VISUAL CONTROL Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
SYSTEM MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
UTILITY MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Playing Sounds 38
Switching Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Switching Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Switching Registration Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Using the [MANUAL] Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Single Part Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Selecting the Sound for Each Part (Selecting Live Sets / Tones) . . . .40
Using the Part Sound Buttons to Switch Live Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the Part Sound Buttons to Switch the Solo Part’s Tone . . . . .41
Switching the Tone of the Percussion/Lower Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Instantly Switching the Variation Sounds (Alternate
Button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Turning Each Part On/O and Adjusting its Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Playing Drum Sounds and Sound Eects (Percussion/Lower) . . . . . .43
Playing Percussion Sounds and Voice Phrases (Manual
Percussion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Playing Drum Sounds on the Entire Keyboard (Drums/SFX) . . . . . .43
Split Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Turning Split On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
How Split and Parts are Related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Changing the Split Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Changing the Keyboard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Changing the Pitch by Octaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Transposing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Using the Arpeggiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Turning the Arpeggiator On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Setting the Arpeggiator Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Holding the Arpeggio (HOLD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Editing the Arpeggiator Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Arpeggio Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Creating an Arpeggio Style from a MIDI File (Import) . . . . . .49
Erasing an Original Arpeggio Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Performing With Added Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Changing the Harmony Intelligence Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Controlling the Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Moving Your Hand to Modify the Pitch or Volume (D-BEAM
Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Changing the Pitch/Applying Vibrato (Pitch Bend/Modulation
Lever) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using the Buttons and Knobs to Modify the Sound ([S1] [S2]
buttons / [C1] [C2] knobs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Using Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Sustaining the Notes (Hold Pedal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Adding Expression to Your Performance (Control Pedal) . . .52
Controlling the Rotary Eect and Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Controlling the Rotary Eect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Controlling Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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Contents
Editing Sounds 54
Editing a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Saving a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Cancelling the Save of a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Initializing a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Editing a Live Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Changing a Live Set’s Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Layer On/O and Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Switching the MFX (Multi-eects) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Turning MFX On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Adjusting the Eect Send Levels and Eect Output Levels . . . . . . .59
Editing the MFX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Editing the Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Editing the Tones Assigned to a Layer (Tone Modify) . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Simultaneously Adjusting Multiple Live Set Parameters (Tone
Blender) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Convenient Ways to Use the Tone Blender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Saving a Live Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Cancelling the Save of a Live Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Initializing a Live Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Copying a Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Other Convenient Functions 64
Using the USB Memory Song Player/Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Basic Operations in the SONG Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Changing the Playback Speed or Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Looping a Specic Region of Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Playing Audio Files Consecutively (Chain Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Creating a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Deleting an Audio File or Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Renaming an Audio File or Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Moving an Audio File or Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Basic Operations in the Audio Rec Standby Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Audio Signal Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Using the Included USB Memory Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Settings and Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Basic Procedure for Utility Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Initializing a USB Flash Drive (Format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Backing Up All Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Backing Up to a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Restoring Backed-up Settings from a USB Flash Drive . . . . . .70
Backing Up USB Flash Drive Data to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . .71
Restoring Backed-up Data from a Computer to a USB
Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Exchanging Registration Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Exporting/Importing Sound Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Exporting Sound Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Importing Sound Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Viewing Sound Data You’ve Marked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Marking Multiple Items of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Deleting an Exported File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Renaming an Exported File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Moving a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Exchanging Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
The JUPITER-50’s System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Making System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Saving the System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
LIVE SET/TONE BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time (Auto O) 79
Connecting Other Equipment 80
Connecting to Your Computer via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Connecting the JUPITER-50 to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Connecting an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
About MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
About MIDI Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Using the JUPITER-50 as a Master Keyboard (External Part
Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Enabling the External Part Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Specifying the Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Specifying the Sound for Each Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Detailed Settings for External Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Playing the JUPITER-50 from an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Setting the Receive Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Setting the Program Change Receive Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Synchronizing with an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Controlling Visuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
What is Visual Control? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Turning Visual Control On/O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Visual Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Controlling SONAR (ACT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Turning ACT On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Making Settings for ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Appendix 88
Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
LIVE SET TONE MODIFY Screen (SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones) .88
Control Change Assign List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Performance Variations for SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones . . . . . . .98
Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
Other Convenient
Functions
Connecting Other
Equipment
Appendix
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01 How the JUPITER-50’s Sound Generator is Structured
The JUPITER-50 is Roland’s new synthesizer that inherits the powerful SuperNATURAL sounds and unrivaled real-time
performance capabilities of the JUPITER-80.
It comes with a generous collection of the latest SuperNATURAL sounds created using Behavior Modeling Technology, making
possible expression that is richer and more natural than ever before.
This section explains the sounds of the JUPITER-50.
SuperNATURAL
These are proprietary Roland sounds created using Behavior Modeling Technology, which
enables natural and rich expression that was dicult to achieve on earlier sound generators.
Behavior Modeling Technology
Not only physical modeling of the instruments, Roland takes it a step further by modeling the instrument’s distinctive
behavior that responds to how the performer plays, resulting in true-to-life, expressive sounds in realtime.
SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones
These are SuperNATURAL acoustic tones that can reproduce not only the sound of
an acoustic instrument, but also the expressiveness of the techniques used when
playing it.
A dedicated sound engine optimized for each tone is used to automatically analyze
the phrase played by the musician, and take account of the dierences between
chordal and melodic playing.
SuperNATURAL acoustic tones represent a completely new sound generator
technology, which uses Behavior Modeling Technology to model even the distinctive
response that is specic to each musical instrument.
For example, the SuperNATURAL acoustic tone “violin” lets you obtain—via conventional keyboard playing—a solo violin sound
that’s imbued with the same realistic expression that you might enjoy if an actual violinist were playing.
In addition, you can use pitch bend, modulation lever, and assignable buttons ([S1], [S2]) to freely simulate the richly expressive
performance that is characteristic of acoustic instruments.
Crescendo
Glissando technique
Vibrato
SuperNATURAL Synth Tones
These are SuperNATURAL synth tones, which realistically reproduce sounds ranging
from vintage analog synths to digital synths. Each synth tone consists of three sets of
OSC, FILTER, AMP, and LFO, meaning that powerful synth sounds can be created using
just a single synth tone.
In addition, the behaviors of the oscillators and lters of analog synths have been
analyzed, allowing their distinctive sounds to be reproduced. The JUPITER-50 contains
more than 1,500 preloaded sounds, which cover every type of synth sound from analog
to digital.
Layer Four SuperNATURAL Tones in a Live Set
The JUPITER-50 lets you layer up to four SuperNATURAL tones to create a sound,
and save this as a “Live Set.”
You can use a Live Set to perform truly impressive and expressive sounds.
To play a Live Set, you need to assign it to the Upper Part.
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Live set
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
SuperNATURAL tone
SuperNATURAL tone
SuperNATURAL tone
SuperNATURAL tone
SuperNATURAL
Acoustic Tone
Quick Guide
SuperNATURAL
Synth Tone
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
Example:
Piano sounds
These are the ultimate piano
sounds, with a natural decay and no
gradations in their tonal changes.
You can adjust parameters such as
Stereo Width and Hammer Noise.
Example:
Trumpet sounds
These reproduce the dynamic tonal
changes that are characteristic of
brass instruments. You can express
the transitions that take place in the
harmonics when the pitch changes
dramatically, as well as half-valve
sounds when playing a trill.
Example:
Organ sounds
These inherit the combo organ
sounds of instruments such as the
VK series or the V-Combo.
You can use harmonic bars to create
your own sound.
Example:
Sitar sounds
You can use legato playing to express
the distinctive ornamentation notes,
as well as the various sound eects
(such as the chikari strings) that are
heard below note number 47 (B2).
The [S1] button plays a tambura
phrase.
Synthesizer sounds
Based on analysis of how the
oscillators and lters of analog
synthesizers behave, the
SuperNATURAL synth tones
provide realistic and expressive
reproductions of every type of
sound, ranging from vintage analog
synthesizers to digital synthesizers.
Other Convenient
Functions
Behavior Modeling Technology
Performance information
• The phrase you play
• The speed at which you play
• Chordal playing
• Legato
• Staccato
Controller information
• Pitch bend lever
• Modulation lever
• D-BEAM controller
• Assignable buttons (S1, S2)
• Control pedals (1, 2)
Connecting Other
Equipment
Appendix
9
02 About the JUPITER-50’s Sounds
The Structure of the JUPITER-50’s Sound Generator
The JUPITER-50’s sound generator consists of three parts, and settings for these three parts are collectively managed as a
“registration.”
Registration
Solo part
SuperNATURAL tone
Upper part
Live set
SuperNATURAL tone
MFX 1
SuperNATURAL tone
SuperNATURAL tone
SuperNATURAL tone
Percussion/Lower part
SuperNATURAL tone
MFX 2
MFX 3
MFX 4
Reverb
What is a Live Set?
The smallest unit of sound in the JUPITER-50’s sound generator is called a “Tone”; this consists of a SuperNATURAL sound.
A Live Set consists of up to four of these tones layered, producing the richly expressive sounds that you’ll mainly be playing
on the JUPITER-50.
You can freely create and save Live Sets, and select them as the sound for the Upper Part.
What is a Registration?
In addition to the Upper Part, the JUPITER-50 lets you assign SuperNATURAL tones to a Percussion/Lower Part and to a Solo
Part, allowing you to use sounds for a total of three parts.
The combination of sounds assigned to each part, along with the JUPITER-50’s settings, are collectively called a “registration.”
By calling up a registration, you can instantly switch sounds as appropriate for the song you’re playing, or switch setups for
live performance or studio recording.
Selecting Favorite Sounds (Live Sets)
When you press the [MANUAL] button, only the Upper Part will be on, and a piano
sound will be selected (with the factory settings).
At this time if you select a tone for the Solo Part or the Percussion/Lower Part, the
selected part will automatically turn on, allowing you to layer the sounds.
MEMO
You can also use the [MANUAL] button to easily put the JUPITER-50 in a state in which only the Upper Part will sound. This button is
convenient when you want to check the sound of a specic Live Set, or when you want to create a registration from scratch.
Now, try using the [MANUAL] button to audition the sounds of Live Sets.
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Playing a Violin Sound
Selecting a Violin Sound Live Set
Quick Guide
1. Press the [MANUAL] button.
2. Press the UPPER [STRINGS] button.
3. Press the UPPER [STRINGS] button, once again.
A list of the Live Sets assigned to Strings will be displayed.
Switching to a Dierent Performance Technique
1.
While playing the keyboard, press the [S1] button.
Now you can play sforzando.
2. While playing the keyboard, press the [S2] button.
Now you can play pizzicato.
4. Turn the value dial to select “1782
Violin 3,” and press the [ENTER] button.
This selects the violin sound you’ll be playing.
Changing the Dynamics of Your Playing
1.
While playing the keyboard, move the pitch bend/
modulation lever away from yourself.
This allows you to smoothly control dynamics and vibrato.
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
Playing a Guitar Sound
Selecting a Guitar Sound Live Set
1.
Press the [MANUAL] button.
2. Access the Live Set list for “GUITAR.”
3. Turn the value dial to select “2000 FlamencoGuitar1,” and press the [ENTER] button.
Strumming
1.
Play consecutive chords on the keyboard.
You’ll be playing alternate up and down strokes.
MEMO
It is eective to use the Hold pedal.
Switching to a Dierent Performance Technique
1.
While playing the keyboard, press the [S1] button.
This allows you to play using the rasgueado technique.
2. While playing the keyboard, press the [S2] button.
This allows you to play harmonics.
Other Convenient
Functions
Connecting Other
Equipment
Appendix
When you play legato, the speed at which you switch to the next key will determine the change between hammering and glissando.
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02 About the JUPITER-50’s Sounds
Playing a Synth Sound
Selecting a Synth Sound Live Set
1.
Press the [MANUAL] button.
2. Access the Live Set list for “SYNTH BRASS.”
3. Turn the value dial to select “0004 Jupiter Brass 4,” and press the [ENTER] button.
Using a Filter While You Play
1. While playing the keyboard, turn the [CUTOFF/C1] knob.
The low-pass lter will smoothly modify the sound.
2. While playing the keyboard, turn the [RESONANCE/C2]
knob.
The resonance will change, modifying the distinctive
character of the sound.
Playing Arpeggios
1.
Press the ARPEGGIO [UPPER] button.
An arpeggio will begin sounding when you play a chord on
the keyboard.
Playing an Organ Sound
Selecting an Organ Sound Live Set
1.
Press the [MANUAL] button.
2. Access the Live Set list for “COMBO ORGAN.”
3. Turn the value dial to select “1628 ToneWheel Org1,” and press the [ENTER] button.
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Switching the Rotary Sound
1.
While playing the keyboard, press the ROTARY
SOUND [SLOW/FAST] button.
Each time you press the button, the rotational speed of the
rotary speaker will speed up or slow down.
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Using the Harmonic Bars to Change the Sound
1.
While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the
UPPER [PIANO] button.
The TONE MODIFY screen (p. 60) will appear.
2. Use the cursor buttons and the value dial to edit
the values.
03 Using Controllers to Modify the Sound
Moving Your Hand to Modify the Pitch or Volume
1.
Press the D-BEAM [PITCH],
[VOLUME], or [ASSIGNABLE]
button.
2. While playing the keyboard,
position your hand above the
D-BEAM controller.
The eect corresponding to the
button you pressed will be applied.
Using the [S1] [S2] Buttons to Modify the Sound
1.
While playing the
keyboard, press the [S1]
[S2] button.
The [S1] [S2] button
assignments are specied by
the Registration Control parameters S1/S2 (p. 54).
page 51
Button Explanation
[PITCH] button
[VOLUME] button
[ASSIGNABLE] button
The pitch will change as you move your
hand above the D-BEAM controller.
The volume will change, allowing you to
add expression to your performance.
The function assigned to the D-BEAM
controller will be controlled (p. 54).
Using the [C1] [C2] Knobs to Modify the Sound
1.
While playing the
keyboard, turn the [C1]
[C2] knobs.
The [C1] [C2] knob
assignments are specied by the Registration Control
parameters KNOB (p. 54).
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
Changing the Pitch
1.
Move the pitch bend/
modulation lever to the left
or right.
While playing the keyboard,
move the lever toward the left
to lower the pitch, or toward the
right to raise the pitch.
Sustaining the Notes (HOLD jack)
1.
While playing the keyboard, step
on the pedal switch.
You can hold (sustain) the notes by
stepping on the pedal switch.
Adding Vibrato or Dynamics
1.
Move the pitch bend/
modulation lever away from
yourself.
Moving the lever away from
yourself will apply vibrato. This is
called “modulation.”
For some sounds, the modulation
lever will produce a dynamics eect.
Adding Expression to Your
Performance (CTRL 1, CTRL 2 jacks)
1.
While playing the keyboard, raise or
lower the expression pedal.
You can make your performance more
expressive by varying the volume.
Other Convenient
Functions
Connecting Other
Equipment
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Appendix
13
04 Registrations are Convenient for Live Performance
How a Registration is Structured
Your favorite sounds can be saved as a registration.
In addition to the Upper Part, the JUPITER-50 has a Solo Part and a Percussion/Lower Part. You can assign one SuperNATURAL
tone to each of these three parts, and save these settings together as a registration.
In addition to the sound data, a registration also contains settings for the controllers and arpeggiator, making it very
convenient.
A registration contains the settings of these areas
Selecting a Registration
The JUPITER-50 already contains numerous registrations.
By selecting and playing these registrations, you can experience the enormous potential of the JUPITER-50’s synthesizer
sounds.
1. Press a registration button.
The sounds and settings of the Upper Part, Percussion/Lower Part, and Solo Part will be
switched.
Selecting a Registration of a Dierent Bank
1.
Press the [BANK] button, and then press a registration button [1]–[4].
The bank will be switched.
2. Press a registration button.
The registration will change.
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Creating a Registration
1.
Use the sound select buttons of each part to select the desired sound.
Upper part Solo part
Quick Guide
Percussion/Lower part
2. Specify each part’s on/o status and volume setting.
Use the sliders to adjust
the volume of each Part.
Turn each Part on/o.
3. If you want to make more detailed settings, press the [MENU] button [F1] (EDIT) button [F1] (REG) button.
The REGISTRATION screen will appear.
Volume of the registration
Main settings for the
Percussion/Lower Part
Main settings for the
Upper Part
Access the each setting
screen
Main settings for
the Solo Part
4. Move the cursor to the item that you want to edit, and use the value dial to edit it.
For more about registration editing, refer to “Editing a Registration” (p. 54).
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
Other Convenient
Functions
Selecting a Sound for the Upper Part
1.
Press a Live Set button.
A Live Set will be selected.
2. Once again press the same
Live Set button.
A list of Live Sets will be
displayed.
3. Turn the value dial to select
a variation, and press the
[ENTER] button.
This allows you to select other
sounds of the selected category.
Connecting Other
Equipment
Live Set nameLive Set category
Appendix
15
04 Registrations are Convenient for Live Performance
Selecting a Sound for the Percussion/Lower Part
1.
In the Top screen (p. 35), press the [LOWER TONE] button so it’s lit.
The Percussion/Lower Part will turn on.
The cursor will move to the sound number for the Percussion/Lower Part.
2. Press the [ENTER] button.
A sound list will appear.
3. Press the [F1] (SN.AC) or [F2] (SN.SYN) button, to SuperNATURAL Acoustic or Synth.
4. Use the [ ] [ ] (cursor) buttons to select a category, and use the [ ] [ ] (cursor) buttons to select a tone.
5. Press the [ENTER] button.
The tone for the Percussion/Lower Part will be selected.
Selecting a Sound for the Solo Part
1.
In the Top screen (p. 35), press the SOLO button.
The tone for the Solo Part will be selected.
If the Solo Part was o when you selected a tone, the Solo Part will automatically be switched on.
2. Press the same solo button once again.
The solo tone list will appear.
3. Turn the value dial to select a tone, and press the [ENTER] button.
This allows you to select other sounds of the selected category.
Saving a Registration
1.
In the Top screen (p. 35) or the REGISTRATION screen (p. 36), press the [WRITE] button.
Registration number
If the Live Set has also been edited, it can
be saved at the same time (p. 55).
2. Move the cursor to the position shown in the illustration to select the save destination, and press the [F6] (WRITE) button.
3. Press the [F5] (OK) button.
The screen will indicate “Completed!”
The Registration has been saved.
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05 Example of Creating a Registration
Layering Piano and Strings Sounds
1.
Press the [MANUAL] button.
2. Select the desired piano sound for the Upper Part.
3. Press the [LOWER TONE] button and select the desired strings sound.
The piano and strings will be layered.
4. Use the [PART BALANCE] sliders to adjust the volume.
5. Save the settings as a registration.
MEMO
The Lower Tone can also be selected by holding down the [LOWER TONE] button and pressing one of
the Upper Part sound buttons.
Splitting Piano and Bass Sounds
1.
Press the [MANUAL] button.
2. Select the desired piano sound for the Upper Part.
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
3. Press the [LOWER TONE] button and select the desired bass sound.
The piano and bass will be layered.
4. Press the [SPLIT] button.
The sounds will be split.
MEMO
You can change the split point by holding down the [SPLIT] button and pressing the desired note
on the keyboard.
5. Use the [PART BALANCE] sliders to adjust the volume.
6. Save the settings as a registration.
Using the Solo Part Eectively
1.
Press the [MANUAL] button.
2. Press the [PAD/CHOIR] button and select the desired pad sound for the Upper
Part.
3. Press the [FLUTE/OBOE] button and select a ute sound for the Solo Part.
The ute sound will be sounded only for the highest note you play on the keyboard.
This allows eective performances with a solo part that would be dicult to play conventionally on a
keyboard.
4. Use the [PART BALANCE] sliders to adjust the volume.
5. Save the settings as a registration.
Other Convenient
Functions
Connecting Other
Equipment
Appendix
MEMO
You can use the Solo part to sound the highest (or lowest) note you’re playing.
In the REGISTRATION SOLO EDIT screen (p. 54), access the MISC tab and set the Mono/Poly parameter
to SOLO1 (highest note) or SOLO2 (lowest note).
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Main Features
The Roland JUPITER-50 synthesizer inherits the powerful SuperNATURAL sounds and superb realtime capabilities of the JUPITER-80.
It comes with a generous collection of the latest SuperNATURAL sounds created using Behavior Modeling Technology, allowing richly natural
expression as never before.
What are SuperNATURAL Tones?
Taking advantage of Behavior Modeling Technology, SuperNATURAL is Roland’s exclusive sound set
that achieves a new level of realism and expression that were dicult to realize with previous sound
generators.
Behavior Modeling Technology
Not only physical modeling of the instruments, Roland takes it a step further by modeling the instrument’s distinctive behavior that responds
to how the performer plays, resulting in true-to-life, expressive sounds in realtime.
Powerful Live Sets with SuperNATURAL x 4
The JUPITER-50 can handle up to four SuperNATURAL tones layered as a “Live Set,” letting you
perform with awesome and richly expressive sounds.
Three-part Registrations for Extensive Performance Potential
In addition to the Upper Part that are the core of your performance, the JUPITER-50 provides a
Solo Part that lets you play a melody or solo on the top note, and a Percussion/Lower Part that
spices up your performance.
All of these together can be instantly called up by pressing a Registration button.
Tone Blender
A Live Set features the new Tone Blender function, which lets you simultaneously control multiple
parameters such as the level, pan, cuto, and MFX send for each of the four tones.
By using a knob or the D-BEAM to simultaneously control multiple parameters of four tones in the
Live Set, you can easily generate powerful sonic transformations that were impossible on previous
synthesizers (p. 60).
Live Set
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
Registration (Part)
Solo
Upper
Percussion/
Lower
SuperNATURAL Tone
SuperNATURAL Tone
SuperNATURAL Tone
SuperNATURAL Tone
SuperNATURAL Tone x 1
SuperNATURAL Tone x 4
SuperNATURAL Tone x 1
or
Tone (Perc) x 1
Controllers Optimized for Live Performance
A color-coded panel layout ensure that the status of the sound is instantly comprehensible.
Dedicated buttons are provided for instant access to the functions you need, guaranteeing
intuitive operation during your live performances. In addition, the JUPITER-50 provides
a modulation lever for expressive dynamics, [S1] and [S2] buttons for switching between
performance techniques, and a D-BEAM controller for additional performance possibilities—all
focused on realtime playability.
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Sturdy Body and a 76-note Weighted Keyboard
Main Features
The keyboard is the most important factor in your performance, and the JUPITER-50 provides a
weighted 76-note keyboard that gives you superb playing feel for condent performances on
stage.
Coupled with the sturdy aluminum-paneled body, this is a keyboard that expressively responds to
every nuance of your playing.
USB Audio Player/Recorder
USB MIDI/AUDIO Support
The built-in Audio Recorder provides a great way to capture your phrases and inspirations on a
USB ash drive as audio les (WAV). Of course, audio les (WAV, AIFF, MP3) can also be played back
from your USB ash drive, allowing you to use them as backing tracks for your performance.
The JUPITER-50 also provides a USB MIDI/AUDIO connection to your computer. Even when you’re
in your production studio, you’ll enjoy the same familiar setup as when performing live.
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
Other Convenient
Functions
Connecting Other
Equipment
Appendix
19
Getting Acquainted with the JUPITER-50
How the Sound Generator is Organized
The sound generator is organized into units of sounds called “Registrations,” “Live Sets,” and “tones.”
The JUPITER-50’s sound generator
Registration
Solo Part
Tone
Upper Part
Live Set
Tone 1
Tone 2
Tone 3
Tone 4
Percussion/Lower Part
Tone
MFX 1
MFX 2
MFX 3
MFX 4
What is a Tone?
Reverb
Audio data ow Performance data ow
Harmony
Intelligence
Only when the LOWER TONE
is selected
Arpeggio
Although a Tone is the smallest unit of sound handled by the JUPITER-50, it boasts an extravagantly powerful structure based on SuperNATURAL
sounds.
“SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones” not only reproduce the sounds of an acoustic instrument, but also automatically analyze—in a way that’s
appropriate for each dierent tone—the dierences between the phrases, chords, and melodies played by the performer, and deliver the
responsiveness that is characteristic of that specic acoustic instrument. Starting with the SuperNATURAL piano, each of these sounds brings you the
highest possible level of expressive power that has been developed for the sound engines of earlier Roland products.
Each “SuperNATURAL Synth Tone” incorporates three OSC, FILTER, AMP, and LFO sets; this means that powerful synth sounds can be created using just
a single tone.
The JUPITER-50 contains more than 1,500 preloaded sounds, covering the full range of synth sounds from analog to digital.
What is a Live Set?
In the JUPITER-50’s sound engine, the smallest unit of sound is the “tone”; each tone consists of a SuperNATURAL sound.
Up to four tones can be layered to create impressive and richly expressive sounds.
Such a combination can be saved as a “Live Set.”
What is a Registration?
The combination of sounds assigned to the Upper Part, Solo Part, and Percussion/Lower Part, together with settings for the JUPITER-50 itself, can be
saved as a single “Registration.”
A Registration can be called up instantly, allowing you to switch sounds as appropriate for the song you’re playing, or to instantly get the settings you
need for live performance or studio recording.
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Tones
Getting Acquainted with the JUPITER-50
The “tone” is the smallest unit of sound that is managed on the JUPITER-50.
There are four types of tones, as shown in the table below. These tones are the elements that make up Registrations (p. 23) and Live Sets (p. 22).
Type Explanation
SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tone
SuperNATURAL Synth Tone
Manual Percussion
Drums/SFX
These are acoustic-type SuperNATURAL sounds.
Many realistic sounds using Behavior Modeling Technology are provided.
You can also use the LIVE SET TONE MODIFY screen (p. 60) to adjust certain parameters that have been selected
as most appropriate for each sound.
These tones can be assigned to a Live Set (Upper Part, Lower Part), to the Solo Part, or to the Percussion Part.
These are synthesizer-type SuperNATURAL sounds.
These tones can be assigned to the Live Set (Upper Part), Solo Part, and Percussion/Lower Part.
You can also use the LIVE SET TONE MODIFY screen (p. 60) to adjust parameters.
These produce the sounds of percussion instruments or sound eects.
A wide variety of percussion instruments and sound eects will be heard depending on the key (note number)
you play.
These tones can be assigned only to the Percussion/Lower Part.
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
MEMO
The results of your editing a SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tone/Synth Tone, Manual Percussion, and Drums/SFX can be saved as a Registration or as a
Live Set.
Other Convenient
Functions
Connecting Other
Equipment
Appendix
21
Getting Acquainted with the JUPITER-50
Live Sets
A Live Set consists of the Tones assigned to the four layers, settings
for four MFX units, and settings for one reverb unit.
Live Set
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
You can select a Live Set as the sound for the Upper Part.
You can save 2,560 Live Sets you’ve edited, then call them up when
desired.
Tone 1
Tone 2
Tone 3
Tone 4
0001–2560
MFX 1
MFX 2
Reverb
MFX 3
MFX 4
Parts
The JUPITER-50 has three parts; Solo, Upper,Percussion/Lower. You
can assign a Tone or Live Set to each Part and play it.
Solo
Upper
Percussion/Lower
You can play all Parts from the same keys, or use the Split function
(p. 44) to divide the keyboard and assign the sounds of dierent Parts
to their own zones.
The Registration screen shows the name of each Part’s
sound.
Live Set
MEMO
Edits you make to the parameters of a Live Set are relative
adjustments that increase or decrease the values of the Tones;
they do not directly modify the Tones themselves.
This means that even if the same tone is used in other Live Sets,
the other Live Sets will not be aected by your editing.
Not split
Solo
Upper
Percussion/Lower
Split
Solo
Upper
Percussion/Lower
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For details on split, refer to “Split Performance” (p. 44).
Registrations
Getting Acquainted with the JUPITER-50
A Registration consists of these three Parts: Solo, Upper, and Percussion/Lower.
Stored within a Registration are the settings for the sound selected for each Part, as well as settings for the Solo Part and Percussion/Lower Part.
By switching Registrations, you can change all of these settings at once (except for the system parameters).
Registration
Solo Part
Tone
Upper Part
Live Set
Percussion/Lower Part
Tone
Reverb
Audio data ow Audio data ow
Harmony
Intelligence
Only when the LOWER
TONE is selected
Arpeggio
How Registrations are Organized
Registrations are managed in “banks” of four. In turn, these banks are managed as “sets” of four banks.
Since there are eight sets, 4 Registrations x 4 banks x 8 sets makes a total of 128 Registrations.
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
Set 1
1
2
Set 8
RegistrationBank
RegistrationBank
3
RegistrationBank
RegistrationBank
4
Other Convenient
Functions
Connecting Other
Equipment
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Appendix
Getting Acquainted with the JUPITER-50
About Memory
The area in which sounds and other settings are stored is called “memory.”
Memory is divided into three areas: temporary memory (the temporary area), rewritable memory, and non-rewritable memory.
JUPITER-50
Temporary Area
Non-rewritable Memory
Preset Arpeggio Styles
USB Flash Drive
ROLAND Folder
Select
SuperNATURAL
Acoustic Tones
Manual Percussions
Drums/SFX
Registrations (256)
Live Sets (2,560)
SuperNATURAL
Synth Tones (2,048) *1
Preset Arpeggio Styles (16)
Select Write
Rewritable Memory
Registrations (256)
Live Sets (2,560)
SuperNATURAL
Synth Tones (2,048) *1
User Arpeggio Styles (16)
Restore Backup Import
System
Settings
Import Export
SOUND
Folder
Sound data
les
System
Settings
SMF
(Standard MIDI
les)
*1 SuperNATURAL Synth Tones can
only be imported/exported
Temporary Memory (the Temporary Area)
The data for a sound you select is called into this area.
When you play the keyboard, the sounds you hear are produced
according to the settings in the temporary area. When you edit
sounds, you’re editing the data that’s in the temporary area.
Settings in the temporary area are temporary; they will be lost
when you turn o the power or select other settings. If you want
to keep the settings of the temporary area, you must save them to
rewritable memory.
MEMO
When you import a SuperNATURAL synth tone, or import an
SMF (Standard MIDI File) as a user arpeggio style (p. 49), it will
be written directly into rewritable memory without passing
through the temporary area.
Rewritable Memory
This is where you can save Registrations, Live Sets, SuperNATURAL
Synth Tones, user arpeggio styles, and system settings (system
parameters).
Non-rewritable Memory
This contains SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones, Manual Percussion,
Drums/SFX, and preset arpeggio style data. This data cannot be
directly rewritten; however, you are free to save the edited results in
a Registration or Live Set.
USB Flash Drive
The data saved in rewritable memory can be backed up to a USB
ash drive (p. 70). A USB ash drive can contain one set of backup
data.
In addition to this, registrations, live sets, tones (SuperNATURAL
Synth Tones only) can be exported to a USB ash drive. You can also
select and load the desired Registrations, Live Sets, or tones from
data that was exported to a USB ash drive.
MEMO
You can also import live sets and tones that you exported from
JUPITER-80.
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USB Memory Song Player/Recorder
Getting Acquainted with the JUPITER-50
The USB Memory Song Player/Recorder plays back audio les (WAV, MP3, AIFF) that you’ve copied from your computer to a USB ash drive (p. 64).
Copy to a USB Flash Drive
Insert USB Flash Drive
MP3/WAV/AIFF
You can also record the JUPITER-50’s performance and save it on a USB ash drive as a WAV le (p. 68).
NOTE
• When opening and closing the USB memory cover, please take care not to pinch your ngers or toes between the moving part and the main unit.
• Use USB Flash Memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.
Audio Files that can be Played
MP3
Format MPEG-1 audio layer 3
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Bit Rate
WAV/AIFF
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
Bit 8, 16, 24-bit
32 k, 40 k, 48 k, 56 k, 64 k, 80 k, 96 k, 112 k, 128 k,
160 k, 192 k, 224 k, 256 k, 320 kbps / VBR (Variable
Bit Rate)
Audio Files that will be Saved
WAV
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Bit Rate 16-bit
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
MEMO
Use only single-byte alphanumeric characters in le names and
folder names.
Data Saved in USB Flash Drive
A USB ash drive can hold audio les, MIDI les that you want to import as user arpeggio styles, sound data that you want to export, and backup data
of the JUPITER-50’s internal memory.
USB Flash Drive
ROLAND Folder
SOUND Folder
Audio Files
MIDI Files
:
Copy your audio les (WAV, MP3, AIFF) to the root folder (the top level) of your USB ash drive, or create a folder on your USB ash drive
and copy the les into it.
MEMO
• Use only single-byte alphanumeric characters in le names and folder names.
• A maximum of 200 les can be recognized in a folder.
This folder is created when you back up (p. 70) or export (p. 72) data.
This contains the backup le for the JUPITER-50’s internal memory. The SOUND folder contains les for
import or export.
WAVE les created by the USB memory song player/recorder and audio les or MIDI les (WAV, MP3, AIFF)
copied from your computer are saved here.
Other Convenient
Functions
Connecting Other
Equipment
Appendix
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Panel Descriptions
Top Panel
1 3
84 75 62
109 11
12
Number Area Name Explanation Page
USB MEMORY USB MEMORY port Connect USB ash drive (sold separately) here. p. 25
1
By moving your hand above the D-BEAM you can apply various eects to the
sound.
p. 51
These adjust the parameters specied by the Registration. p. 52
p. 47
By holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button and using the [–] [+] buttons, you
can transpose the keyboard in semitone steps.
Turns MIDI Visual Control on/o. When you press this button to turn it on, the
setting screen will appear.
This is used in conjunction with other buttons to access setting screens
related to those buttons.
p. 46
p. 46
p. 85
p. 42PART ON/OFF [UPPER] button Turns the Upper Part on/o.
p. 33
2
3
4
5
6
D-BEAM
VOLUME
CONTROL
PART BALANCE
Display
D-BEAM controller
[PITCH] button If this is on, the D-BEAM controller will control the pitch.
[VOLUME] button If this is on, the D-BEAM controller will control the volume.
[ASSIGNABLE] button If this is on, the D-BEAM controller will control the function you’ve assigned.
REVERB button Turns on/o the output of the Live Set’s reverb. p. 53
[VOLUME] knob Adjusts the volume of the output from the MAIN OUT jacks and PHONES jack. p. 31
[CUTOFF/C1] knob
[RESONANCE/C2] knob
[HOLD] button Turns the arpeggiator Hold function on/o.
ARPEGGIO [LOWER] button If this is on, the arpeggiator will apply to the Lower Part.
ARPEGGIO [UPPER] button If this is on, the arpeggiator will apply to the Upper Part.
[TEMPO] button Accesses the tempo screen.
[TRANSPOSE] button
OCTAVE [DOWN] button Lowers the key range in steps of one octave.
OCTAVE [UP] button Raises the key range in steps of one octave.
[VISUAL CONTROL] button
[LEVEL] slider Adjust the volume of each Part, or the volume of each layer in the Live Set. p. 42
PART ON/OFF [PERC/LOWER] button Turns the Percussion/Lower Part on/o.
PART ON/OFF [SOLO] button Turns the Solo Part on/o.
Display Shows various information for the operation. p. 35–p. 37
[MENU] button Accesses the Menu screen. p. 35
[F1]–[F6] buttons Execute the functions shown in the bottom of the display. p. 32
[SHIFT] button
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Panel Descriptions
Number Area Name Explanation Page
p. 55, p. 62,
p. 75
p. 33
p. 33
–
–
p. 68
p. 64
p. 53
p. 42
p. 44
7
8
9
10
11
12
VALUE
SONG PLAYER/RECORDER
ROTARY SOUND
Registration
Selecting tones for Parts
Controller
[WRITE] button Accesses the WRITE screen.
Use these buttons to edit values. To make the change occur more rapidly, hold
[DEC]/[INC] buttons
][ ][ ][ ](Cursor) buttons
[
Value dial
[EXIT] button
[ENTER] button
[SONG] button Accesses the SONG screen. p. 64
[REC] button
] button
[
] button
[
] button
[
] (Stop) button
[
] (Play) button
[
ROTARY SOUND [ON/OFF] button Turns on/o the rotary eect assigned to the MFX of the Live Set.
ROTARY SOUND [SLOW/FAST] button Switches the speaker rotation speed between Slow and Fast.
[MANUAL] button Selects a simple Registration in which only the Upper Part will be heard. p. 39
[BANK] button Select the Registration bank. p. 38
Registration buttons ([1]–[4]) Select a Registration. p. 38
[PERC] button Select the Percussion tone for the Percussion/Lower Part. p. 43
[LOWER TONE] button Select the tone for the Percussion/Lower Part. p. 41
Live Set UPPER buttons Select the Live Set for the Upper Part. p. 40
SOLO Tone buttons Select the Tone for the Solo Part. p. 41
UPPER [ALTERNATE] button
SOLO [ALTERNATE] button
[HARMONY INTELLIGENCE] button Turns the Harmony Intelligence function on/o. p. 50
[SPLIT] button
[SOLO SPLIT] button
[S1] [S2] buttons Convenient performance functions can be assigned to these buttons. p. 52
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever Modies the pitch, applies vibrato, etc. p. 51
down one button and press the opposite button. You can also make the value
change rapidly by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing one of these
buttons.
Move the cursor up/down/left/right. p. 32
Use this to edit values. To make the value change rapidly, operate the value
dial while holding down the [SHIFT] button.
Returns you to the previous screen, or closes the currently open window. In
some screens, this button cancels the function you were executing.
Conrms a value or executes an operation. This button also displays a list of
Live Sets or tones.
Selects recording-standby mode. Next, press the [
recording.
Returns to the beginning of the audio le.
Rewinds the audio le while you hold down the button.
Fast-forwards the audio le while you hold down the button.
Stops audio le playback or recording.
Plays back the audio le.
These buttons call up dierent sounds that are similar to the sounds of the
Part sound buttons.
Splits the keyboard. Keys to the left of the Lower Split Point will play only the
sounds of the Lower Part and the Percussion Part.
Splits the keyboard. Keys to the right of the Solo Split Point will play only the
sound of the Solo Part.
] button to start
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
Other Convenient
Functions
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Connecting Other
Equipment
Appendix
Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel Connections
NOTE
To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
DISPLAY CONTRAST knob
Adjusts the contrast of the screen.
MIDI connectors
For connecting MIDI device
(p. 81).
USB COMPUTER port
With a USB cable, you can connect the JUPITER-50
to your computer (p. 80).
FOOT PEDAL jacks
HOLD jack
Here you can connect a pedal
switch (such as one from the DP
series; sold separately) and use it
as a Hold pedal (p. 52).
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CTRL 1, CTRL 2 jacks
Here you can connect an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately) or a pedal switch (such as one from the DP series; sold
separately) and use it to control various parameters or functions (p. 52).
* Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk
causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
* When operating an expression pedal, please take care not to pinch your ngers or toes between the moving part and
the main unit.
Panel Descriptions
1: GND2: HOT
1: GND 2: HOT
TIP: HOT
SUB OUT jacks
You can connect speakers here for use as monitors, or for outputting only the reverb
sound. The system setting “Output Assign” (p. 75) species which sounds will be output
from the SUB OUT jacks.
* The [VOLUME] knob on the top panel does not adjust the volume of these jacks.
[POWER] switch
Turns the power on/o (p. 31).
MAIN OUT (TRS) jacks
Connect your speakers here. To employ monaural output, connect to the L/MONO
jack.
This instrument is equipped with balanced
(TRS) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these
jacks are shown below. Make connections
after rst checking the wiring diagrams of
other equipment you intend to connect.
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND
Ground terminal
Depending on the conditions of your setup, you may
experience a slight tingling sensation when you touch
a metal component of the JUPITER-50. This is due to
an innitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely
harmless. However, if you are concerned about this,
connect the ground terminal (see gure) with an external
ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may
occur, depending on the particulars of your installation.
If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Unsuitable places for connection
• Water pipes (may result in shock or
electrocution)
• Gas pipes (may result in re or explosion)
• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may
be dangerous in the event of lightning)
Quick Guide
Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds
AUDIO IN (STEREO) jack
Connect your digital audio player or audio playback
device here. Use a stereo mini-plug cable (commercially
available) to make the connection.
The input level is adjusted by the [LEVEL] knob
located at the left of the jack.
PHONES jack
You can connect a set of headphones (sold separately)
here.
DC IN jack/Cord hook
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
Cord Hook
The cord of
the supplied
AC Adaptor
AC Adaptor
Indicator
* 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.
Power Cord
AC Outlet
Other Convenient
Functions
Connecting Other
Equipment
Appendix
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jack may be low. If this happens, use
connection cables that do not contain resistors.
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Placing the JUPITER-50 on a Stand
Be careful not to pinch your ngers when setting up the stand.
If you want to place the JUPITER-50 on a stand, use the Roland KS-G8, KS-18Z, or KS-12.
Place the instrument on the stand as follows.
KS-G8
Align the back panel
of the JUPITER-50
with the rubber base
of the stand.
KS-18Z
Place the JUPITER-50 so
that its rubber feet are in
the inner side of the stand
Top view
Align the front of the
JUPITER-50 with the
front of the stand
KS-12
Adjust so that
the height does
not exceed 1
meter (Adjust
the stand to a
level no higher
than the fourth
level from the
bottom)
Adjust the width of the stand
so that the rubber feet of the
JUPITER-50 straddle the stand
Top view
Adjust the width of the stand
so that the rubber feet on the
keyboard side of the bottom of
the keyboard t into the holes
provided for the rubber feet.
Top view
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