Roland MT-300S User Manual

MUSIC PL AYER

OWNER'S MANUAL

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPOR-

TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” ( p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFE-

LY” ( p. 3), 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.

form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all the instructions before using the product.

Do not use this product near water — for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near

a swimming pool, or the like.

This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is

recommended by the manufacturer.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier

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 consult an

audiologist.

The product should be located so that its location or position

does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

The product should be located away from heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce

heat.

The product should be connected to a power supply only of

the type described in the operating instructions or as marked

on the product.

10.

11.

The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged

from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids

are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

The product should be serviced by qualified service

personnel when:

The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

product; or

The product has been exposed to rain; or

The product does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

The product has been dropped, or the enclosure

damaged.

Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described

in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing

should be referred to qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE:

BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying

the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL

LIVE

For the U.K.

This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other) . This is a safety feature. If you

are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the plug.

For Polarized Line Plug

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.

For the USA

For Canada

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.

For EU Countries

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

NOTICE

AVIS

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.

Used for instructions intended to alert

the user to the risk of death or severe

injury should the unit be used

improperly.

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.

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.

• Before using this unit, make sure to read

the instructions below, and the Owner’s

Manual.

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• Do not open or perform any internal mod-

ifications on the unit.

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• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or

replace parts within it (except when this

manual provides specific 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.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that

are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,

direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle,

near a heating duct, on top of heat-gen-

erating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet

floors); or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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• Make sure you always have the unit

placed so it is level and sure to remain sta-

ble. Never place it on stands that could

wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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• The unit should be connected to a power

supply only of the type described in the

operating instructions, or as marked on

the rear side of unit.

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• Use only the attached power-supply cord.

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• 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 fire and shock hazards!

• This unit, either alone or in combination

with an amplifier 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.

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• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable

material, coins, pins); or liquids of any

kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate

the unit.

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• Immediately turn the power off, remove

the power cord 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

• 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.

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• In households with small children, an

adult should provide supervision until the

child is capable of following all the rules

essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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•Do not force the unit’s power-supply 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.

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•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.

• Do not put anything that contains water

(e.g., flower vases) 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.

• The unit should be located so that its loca-

tion or position does not interfere with its

proper ventilation.

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• Always grasp only the plug on the power-

supply cord when plugging into, or

unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• At regular intervals, you should unplug

the power plug and clean it by using a dry

cloth to wipe all dust and other accumula-

tions 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 fire.

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• 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.

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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy

objects on the unit.

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• Never handle the power cord or its plugs

with wet hands when plugging into, or

unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• Before moving the unit, disconnect the

power plug from the outlet, and pull out

all cords from external devices.

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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the

power and unplug the power cord from

the outlet (p. 18).

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• Whenever you suspect the possibility of

lightning in your area, pull the plug on the

power cord out of the outlet.

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT

SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe

the following:

Power Supply

• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with

any device that will generate line noise (such as an

electric motor or variable lighting system).

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off

the power to all units. This will help prevent mal-

functions and/or damage to speakers or other

devices.

• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when

the POWER switch is switched off, this does not

mean that the unit has been completely disconnected

from the source of power. If you need to turn off the

power completely, first turn off the POWER switch,

then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to

connect the power cord's plug should be one that is

within easy reach.

Placement

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (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.

• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy

disk drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using

Floppy Disks” (p. 5).

• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a

strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration

while the drive is operating.

• 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 tempera-

ture extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor

the unit.

• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in

a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other

moisture.

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 impreg-

nated 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.

Additional Precautions

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the

contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk

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 connecting / 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.

• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit

during normal operation.

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the

unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer

to use headphones, so you do not need to be con-

cerned about those around you (especially when it is

late at night).

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in

the box (including padding) that it came in, if possi-

ble. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent

packaging materials.

• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If

using some other make of connection cable, please

note the following precautions.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not

use cables that incorporate resistors for connect-

ing to this unit. The use of such cables can cause

the sound level to be extremely low, or impossi-

ble to hear. For information on cable specifica-

tions, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

* Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

* Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,

Inc.

* IBM PC is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area

free from vibration. If the unit must be installed at

an angle, be sure the installation does not exceed the

permissible range.

• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been

moved to a location with a level of humidity that is

greatly different than its former location. Rapid

changes in the environment can cause condensation

to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect

the operation of the drive and/or damage floppy

disks. When the unit has been moved, allow it to

become accustomed to the new environment (allow

a few hours) before operating it.

• To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the

drive—it will click into place. To remove a disk,

press the EJECT button firmly. Do not use excessive

force to remove a disk which is lodged in the drive.

• Never attempt to remove a floppy disk from the

drive while the drive is operating (the indicator is

brightly lit); damage could result to both the disk

and the drive.

• Remove any disk from the drive before powering up

or down.

• To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always

try to hold the floppy disk in a level position (not

tilted in any direction) while inserting it into the

drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use exces-

sive force.

• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage,

insert only floppy disks into the disk drive. Never

insert any other type of disk. Avoid getting paper

clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the

drive.

Handling Floppy Disks

• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coat-

ing of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic preci-

sion is required to enable storage of large amounts

of data on such a small surface area. To preserve

their integrity, please observe the following when

handling floppy disks:

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the

disk.

• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty

areas.

• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature

extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehi-

cle). Recommended temperature range: 10 to 50°

C (50 to 122° F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic

fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers.

• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can

protect the disk from accidental erasure. It is recom-

mended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT posi-

tion, and moved to the WRITE position only when

you wish to write new data onto the disk.

• The identification label should be firmly affixed to

the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk

is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.

• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging

them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other

hazards. By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you

risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk

drive to malfunction.

• Disks containing performance data for this unit

should always be locked (have their write protect

tab slid to the “Protect” position) before you insert

them into the drive on some other unit (except the

PR-300, or a product in the HP-G, MT, KR, or Atelier

families), or into a computer’s drive. Otherwise (if

the write protect tab remains in the “Write” posi-

tion), when you perform any disk operations using

the other device’s disk drive (such as checking the

contents of the disk, or loading data), you risk ren-

dering the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk drive.

Write

Protect

Rear side of the disk

Write Protect Tab

(can write new data onto disk)

(prevents writing to disk)

Before Using Floppy Disks

Conventions Used in This Manual

• Button names, such as t

he [Song] button or the Reset [ ] button, are enclosed in

square brackets [ ].

• The three possible states of button indicators—on, off, or blinking—are illustrated as

follows:

fig.1_30

If You Are Using Acoustic Instruments

You can also enjoy using the MT 300s along with acoustic instruments.

The items related to this in Chapters 1 through 6, that you will need to read are pre-

ceded by “★” in the Table of Contents.

The MT 300s can be used in the following ways

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Lit

Dark

Blinking

... savor a great piece of music!

... practice one hand at a time!

...You can play the

piano with a band

or orchestral

accompaniment

...record your playing!

(When you connect to the electric piano)

You can play an acoustic

instrument with an orchestral

accompaniment.

... try singing some karaoke!

Introduction

Check the included items

Check to see if you have all of the items that normally are supplied with the MT 300s.

If you find that something is missing, please contact the Roland dealer from whom

you purchased your MT 300s.

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Music File Disk (1)

Owners Manual (1)

MIDI Cable (1)

Power Cord (1)

MT-300s

Introduction

Using the Unit Safely............................................................................................3

Important Notes ....................................................................................................4

Before Using Floppy Disks ..................................................................................5

Introduction............................................................................................................6

Main Features of the MT 300s............................................................................11

Names of Things and What They Do: 1—The Front Panel...........................12

Names of Things and What They Do: 2—The Rear Panel ............................14

About the Display Screen...................................................................................15

If You are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard..16

Connection Procedure .......................................................................................................16

Turning the Power On and Off ........................................................................................18

Adjusting the Volume........................................................................................................19

Tuning the MT 300s to Electronic Keyboards ................................................................19

Adding Reverberation to the Sound................................................................................20

Selecting Piano Sounds......................................................................................................21

If You are Using Acoustic Instruments ...23

Turning the Power On and Off ........................................................................................23

Adjusting the Volume........................................................................................................23

Matching your instrument to the pitch of the MT 300s................................................24

Chapter 1 Mastering the Basics.............25

How to Listen to Songs......................................................................................................25 ★

Inserting and Removing Floppy Disks................................................................25

Starting and Stopping Songs.................................................................................26

To Play a Song Repeatedly ....................................................................................26

Listening to All Songs Played Back Continuously.............................................27

Moving to a Desired Location in a Song.........................................................................28 ★

To Return to the Biginning of the Song ...............................................................28

To Go to the End of the Song.................................................................................28

Moving to Marked Locations................................................................................29

Repeating the Same Part of a Song ..................................................................................31 ★

Moving a Repeating Segment ...............................................................................32

Changing the Song’s Tempo.............................................................................................33 ★

Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in Time (Tap Tempo)....................33

Playing Without Tempo Changes (Tempo Mute)..............................................34

How to Transpose a Song .................................................................................................35 ★

Sounding the Metronome .................................................................................................36 ★

Practicing a Song ................................................................................................................38 ★

Synchronizing the Timing When You Come into a Song (Count In)..............39

Practicing the Right-Hand Part.............................................................................39

Practicing the Left-Hand Part................................................................................40

Using Both Hands to Play Along with Accompaniment..................................40

Contents

Try Recording Your Own Performance..........................................................................41

Recording Along with Songs.................................................................................42

Recording New Songs............................................................................................45

Deleting Sounds Recorded to Track Buttons......................................................48

Deleting Recorded Songs.......................................................................................48

How to Save Songs.............................................................................................................49

Before Using Floppy Disks (Format)...................................................................49

Saving Songs to Floppy Disks...............................................................................50

Changing the Song Order on Floppy Disks........................................................52

Deleting Songs from Floppy Disks..................................................................................53

Performing Karaoke and Accompanying Yourself on the Keyboard.........................54 ★

Chapter 2 Convenient Functions............55

Getting Various Instruments Sounds from the Keyboard ...........................................55

Listening to Songs after Changing Instrument Sounds or Making Other Changes .....56 ★

Changing the Basic Tempo of the Song ..........................................................................59 ★

Preventing Only One Instrument from Being Played...................................................60 ★

Chapter 3 Recording Functions..............61

The MT 300s’s Recording Functions................................................................................61

Recording Ensemble Works..............................................................................................62

Using the Ordinary Recording Process...........................................................................67

Recording by Layering Sounds........................................................................................68

Repeated Recording of the Same Segment.....................................................................69

Recording Certain Segments Over Again.......................................................................70

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups..........................................................................73

Creating Songs Featuring Tempo Changes....................................................................74

Creating Songs Featuring Beat Changes.........................................................................76

Creating Rhythm Parts Easily ..........................................................................................77

Chapter 4 Editing Functions ..................78

Undoing Edits.....................................................................................................................78

Copying Measures..............................................................................................................79

Copying Rhythm Pattarns.................................................................................................82

Correcting Unvenness in the Rhythm (Quantize).........................................................85

Deleting Measures (Delete)...............................................................................................86

Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)....................................................................................87

Erasing Measures (Erase)..................................................................................................88

Transposing Parts Individually (Transpose)..................................................................90

Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)...................................................................................91

Making Revisions One Note at a Time (Note Edit).......................................................92

Editing Tone Changes Within a Song (PC Edit) ............................................................93

Contents

Chapter 5 Other Functions....................95 ★

Restoring the Original Settings ........................................................................................95 ★

Changing the Metronome Settings..................................................................................95 ★

Changing the Count Sound Settings ...............................................................................96 ★

Setting Markers Within Measures....................................................................................97 ★

Adding Various Effects to Sounds...................................................................................97 ★

Changing the Pedal Functions..........................................................................................98 ★

Turnig off the Bouncing Ball.............................................................................................98 ★

Turning Off the Display of Lyrics....................................................................................99 ★

Switching the Language on the Display Screen.............................................................99 ★

Chapter 6 Connecting to MIDI Devices...100

About MIDI.......................................................................................................................100

Making MIDI Settings......................................................................................................100

About the MT 300s’s Sound Generator.........................................................................101

Selecting the Sound Generator.......................................................................................101

Converting MIDI Channels.............................................................................................102

Synchronizing with Connected MIDI Devices.............................................................102

Transmitting Synchronization Messages......................................................................103

Outputting Received MIDI Messages ...........................................................................103

Connecting to Computers...............................................................................................103

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................104

If You See This Screen Displayed....................................................................106

List of Tone Names............................................................................................107

List of Rhythm Patterns....................................................................................111

Music Files that can be Used with the MT 300s............................................112

Specifications......................................................................................................113

Optional Accessories.........................................................................................113

Glossary ..............................................................................................................114

Easy Operation List...........................................................................................115

MIDI Implementation Chart............................................................................116

Index....................................................................................................................118

If You Are Using Acoustic Instruments

The items related to this in Chapters 1 through 6, that you will need to read are pre-

ceded by “★”.

Contents

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland MT 300s Music Player.

You can use the MT 300s not only on its own; by connecting a digital piano, you’ll

have even more ways to play sounds.

What You Can Do with the MT 300s as a Stand-Alone Machine

Listen to music files

Using the built-in disk drive, you can listen to songs in a wide variety of musical gen-

res formatted as music files (p.25).

Practice instruments

The MT 300s features a variety of convenient functions for changing song tempos

(p.33), practicing each hand’s part (p.38), playing back the same section of a song

repeatedly (p.31), and other functions useful for playing songs.

Perf orm accompanied by or chestral bac king fr om music files

You can mute specific parts contained in music files and play those parts yourself

(p.38), or listen only to specific selected parts (p.60).

Enjoy karaoke

The MT 300s features a microphone input jack. You can also add echo, and change the

key of the accompaniment (p.54).

Your original performances using acoustic instruments cannot be recorded with the MT 300s.

What you can do with a digital piano connected:

Record your o wn perf ormances

Just as with a regular tape recorder, you can record performances onto the five

Track/TRACK buttons (p.41).

Create authentic ensemble pieces

With so many different recording and performance functions, creating your own

songs is a snap (p.61, 78).

Save the songs you create to flopp y disks, and then make and

copy original song collections.

Using the built-in disk drive, you can save recorded songs (p.49).

Perf orm with various instrument sounds pla yed fr om a connected

keyboard.

The MT 300s includes an internal GS sound generator with a selection of over 300

sounds to choose from (p.55, 56).

NOTE

Main Features of the MT 300s

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4321R

PowerPhones Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Volume

Song

Track

Count In

Metronome

Bwd FwdReset

Stop Play Rec

Edit

16 Track

ReverbDisk Tune

Beat

Tempo

Transpose

Sound

Enter

MUSIC PLAYER

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Names of Things and What They Do: 1—The Front Panel

1 Phones Jack

Headphones (sold separately) are connected

here.

2 Power Switch

Pressed to turn the power on and off (p.18).

When you turn on the power, the display back-

light will light.

3 [Marker Clear] Button

Pressed to delete markers (p.30).

4 Marker [A] and [B] Buttons

Set Markers A and B within songs (p.29).

5 [Repeat] Button

Pressed to have a marked section play back

repeatedly (p.31).

6 [Volume] Control

Adjusts the MT 300s’s volume (p.19, 23).

7 Disk Drive

Floppy disks are inserted here (p.25).

8 Eject Button

Pressed to eject the floppy disk from the disk

drive.

9 [Song] Button

Pressed to select songs (p.26).

Returns you to the Basic screen (p.15).

10 Beat [ ] Button

Changes the beat (p.36).

Moves the cursor on the screen among the dif-

ferent beats, such as ( ) and ( ) (p.15).

11 Tempo [ ] Button

Adjusts the tempo (p.33, p.37).

Moves the cursor on the screen among the dif-

ferent tempos, such as ( ) and ( ) (p.15).

12 [Transpose] Button

Transposes (changes the key of) the song (p.35).

This button is also used to execute various other

operations.

13 Track Buttons

The five buttons labeled [R], [1], [2], [3], and [4]

are called the Track buttons.

They are used for playing each instrument part

individually (p.38), and for recording your own

performances (p.41).

14 [Count In] Button

When this button is pressed, a count sound

plays before you begin playback or recording of

a song (p.39).

15 [Metronome] Button

Plays the internal metronome (p.36).

16 Reset [ ] Button

Returns you to the beginning of the current

song (p.28).

17 Stop [ ] Button

Stops playback or recording of the song.

18 Play [ ] Button

Begins playback or recording of the song.

19 Rec [ ] Button

Puts the keyboard in record standby mode

(p.41).

20 Bwd [ ] Button

“Rewinds,” or takes you to an earlier point in

the song (p.28).

21 Fwd [ ] Button

Advances, or “fast-forwards” the song (p.28).

22 [Menu] Button

Allows you to select from various functions,

including recording functions.

23 [Disk] Button

Pressed to save songs to (p.49), or delete songs

from floppy disks (p.53).

24 [Tune] Button

With this button you can adjust the keyboard’s

tuning (p.19, p.24).

25 [Reverb] Button

Press this button to apply reverberation to the

sound (p.20).

26 [Edit] Button

Use this button in editing recorded songs (p.78).

27 [16 Track] Button

You can select instrument sounds (p.55) and

create ensemble pieces using this button (p.61).

28 [Dial]

Changes the value of the item designated by the

cursor on the screen, such as ( ) and ( ).

Names of Things and What They Do: 1—The Front Panel

fig.3_50

Output

Expression

SpeakerPedal

MaxMin MaxMin

InEcho

Mic

MIDI

Computer

Mac

Off

InOut

MIDI

Stop

Start

Names of Things and What They Do: 2—The Rear Panel

1 Computer Connector

Use an optional computer cable to connect your

computer here (p.103).

2 Computer Switch

Selects whether the unit's MIDI In/Out connec-

tors or theComputer connector are to be used. If

using only audio or MIDI cables to connect with

external devices, set the switch to “MIDI”. If

you are connecting with a computer, set the

switch to “Mac”, “PC-1”, or “PC-2”; whichever

is appropriate for the type of computer you have

(p. 103).

When the computer switch is set to “MIDI”, you

will be unable to use the Computer connector.

When the computer switch is set to “Mac”, “PC-

1”, or “PC-2”, all messages that arrive at the

MIDI In connector will be sent to the computer, so

you will be unable to use the MIDI Out connector.

3 MIDI Out Connector

Using an optional MIDI cable, you can connect

MIDI devices here.

4 MIDI In Connector

You can connect external MIDI devices here using

the MIDI cable included with the MT 300s (p.16).

5 Start/Stop Jack

An optional pedal switch can be connected here

(p.17).

6 Expression Pedal Jack

An optional Expression Pedal can be connected

here (p.17).

7 Speaker Switch

Switches the sound from the MT 300s’s speaker

on and off.

8 Output R/L Jacks

Using optional audio cables, you can connect

external instruments such as digital pianos here

(p.17).

9 Mic Volume Control

Adjusts the volume of the microphone (p.54).

10 Mic Echo Control

Adjusts the amount of echo applied to the

sound from the mic (p.54).

11 Mic In Jack

A microphone (optional) is connected here

(p.54).

12 AC Inlet

The power cord provided with the unit is con-

nected here.

The Basic Screen

When the MT 300s’s power is turned on, the following

screen appears.

If a different screen appears, pressing the [Song] but-

ton or the Stop [ ] button a number of times returns

you to the basic screen.

fig.04-01_50 (Screen)

1 Beat Indicator

Flashes in time with the beat of the song or the

Metronome.

2 Bouncing Ball

The “Bouncing Ball” is a ball-shaped icon that

moves in time with the rhythm of the song or

Metronome. By tracing a semicircular path as it

moves from beat to beat, it conveys an better under-

standing of rhythm than that obtained through a

mere series of dots, making it this a very useful fea-

ture.

3 Cursor

Symbols on the screen, including ( ) and ( ), are

known as cursors. You can move the cursors with

the Beat [ ] button or Tempo [ ] button.

You can change the values for items with cursor at

the beginning by using the [Dial].

You can delete the bouncing ball. Refer to

“Turning off the Bouncing Ball” (p.98).

If messages starting with “E,” such as “E.00”

appears on the screen, refer to “If You See This

Screen Displayed” (p.106).

Menu Screen

This screen appears when you press [Menu].

fig.4-2_30

Disk Screen

This screen appears when you press [Disk].

fig.4-3_30

Edit Screen

This screen appears when you press [Edit].

fig.4-4_30

16-T rack Screen

This screen appears when you press [16 Track].

fig.4-5_30

Measure

number

Beat Tempo

MEMO

About the Display Screen

Read this section if you are using the MT 300s with a digital piano connected.

If you are using the MT 300s along with acoustic instruments, please read p.23.

Connection Procedure

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and

turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

fig.5-1_150

Make sure that the Computer switch is set to the “MIDI” position.

1. Connect the MIDI In connector of the MT 300s with the digital

piano’s MIDI Out connector, using the MIDI cable provided.

NOTE

Output

Expression

SpeakerPedal

MaxMin MaxMin

InEcho

Mic

Volum e

MIDI

Computer

Mac

Off

Out

MIDI

Stop

Start

Output

(

Mono

)

Input

(

Mono

)

Stereo

PedalInOut

MIDI

MT-300s

Digital Piano

MIDI cable

If You are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard

If you are Connecting an

Electronic Keyboard

T o get even better sound

You can play the sound from the MT 300s through a digital piano’s speakers.

1. Using a commercially available audio cable, connect the Output R/L

jack of the MT 300s to the digital piano’s Input R/L jack.

This lets you play the sound from the MT 300s through the digital piano speakers as

well as from the MT 300s’s own speaker.

2. Flip the Speaker switch on the rear panel of the MT 300s to “Off.”

Sound from the MT 300s speaker now stops.

If you turn the Speaker switch back to “On,” sound will again come from the MT

300s’s speaker.

Please use an audio cable with a standard phone plug. Consult the retailer from whom you purchased the

MT 300s.

About the Pedal

fig.5-2_30

Using a pedal to start and stop playback and recording of songs

By connecting an optional pedal switch (such as Roland’s model DP-2) to the MT

300s’s Start/Stop jack, you can start and stop playback and recording of songs by

pressing on the pedal. Furthermore, you can begin and end songs with fade-ins and

fade-outs. Please refer to “Changing the Pedal Functions” (p.98).

Changing the volume with the pedal

By connecting an expression pedal (such as the Roland EV-5) to the MT 300s’s

Expression Pedal jack, you can change the volume of songs or sounds by stepping on

the pedal.

You cannot use the pedal switch if it is connected to the Expression Pedal jack; likewise, the expression

pedal cannot be used if it is plugged into the Start/Stop jack.

You will need to set up the Roland DP-2 Expression Pedal or EV-5 Expression Pedal separately. Please

consult the dealer where you purchased these products when using them with the MT 300s.

Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression ped-

als, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

MEMO

Expression

SpeakerPedal

Off

InOut

MIDI

Stop

Start

NOTE

MEMO

NOTE

If you are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard

If you are Connecting an

Electronic Keyboard

Turning the Power On and Off

Once the connections have been completed (p. 16), turn on power to your various

devices in the order specified.

By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and

other devices.

Turning the Power On

1. Before turning on the power, reduce the volume all the way by slid-

ing the [Volume] control completely to the left.

fig.6-1_30

2. Plug the AC cord into the AC Inlet on the rear panel of the MT 300s.

fig.6-2_30 (Only the AC Inlet is shown)

3. Plug the other end of the AC cord into a power outlet or wall socket.

4. Turn down the volume on the digital piano.

5. Turn on the digital piano’s power switch.

6. Turn on the MT 300s by pressing the [Power] switch to the ON position.

Adjust the volume to the appropriate level.

Always turn on the power of the digital piano before turning on the MT 300s.

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.

Turning the Power Off

1. Before turning off the power, reduce the volume all the way by mov-

ing the [Volume] slider completely to the left.

2. Turn down the volume on the digital piano.

3. Turn off the MT 300s by pressing the [Power] switch, putting it in the

OFF position.

4. Turn off the digital piano’s power switch.

Use only the power cord that was supplied with the MT 300s.

NOTE

Volume

AC Inlet

NOTE

If you are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard

If you are Connecting an

Electronic Keyboard

Adjusting the Volume

fig.7-1_30

1. Adjust the volume with the [Volume] slider.

Sliding the control to the right increases the volume, and sliding it to the left decreases

the volume.

Tuning the MT 300s to Electronic Keyboards

When using the MT 300s with a digital piano or other instrument connected, you first

have to tune the instruments’ standard pitches to each other.

If, while playing ensemble pieces with other instruments, the pitches do not match,

you will not be able to get pleasant sounding performances. Matching these standard

pitches is called “tuning.”

What is the standard pitch?

In general, the pitch at Middle A on the piano is what is referred to as the standard pitch.

fig.8-1_30

Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen.

1. Press the [Tune] button.

The following screen is displayed.

fig.8-2_30 (screen)

PowerPhones

On Off

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Volume

MUSIC PLAYER

TERMS

4321R

Power

Phones

On Off

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Volume

Song

Track

Count In

Metronome

Bwd FwdReset

Stop Play Rec

Edit

16 Track

ReverbDisk TuneBeat

Temp o

Transpose

Sound

Enter

If you are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard

If you are Connecting an

Electronic Keyboard

2. Press the Beat [ ] button or Tempo [ ] button until “Tune” appears

in the upper part of the screen.

When “Key” or “Sound” is displayed, you can use the [Dial] to change the pitch and

sound type of the tuning reference sound.

Displayed Description

Tune Changes the standard pitch.

Key Changes the key of the tuning reference sound.

Sound Changes the tuning sound type.

3. Rotate the [Dial] to change the pitch.

Match the digital piano’s pitch with that of the MT 300s.

The MT 300s’s standard pitch can be adjusted within the range from 415.3 to 466.2 Hz.

When adjusting the pitch of the digital piano, please refer to the owner’s manual for that instrument.

4. When you press the Play [ ] button, the tuning pitch is played.

Confirm whether or not the MT 300s is in tune by playing the keyboard.

5. When you press the Stop [ ] button, the tuning pitch stops playing.

This setting is remembered, and will still be in effect the next time the MT 300s is switched on. Please

refer to “Restoring the Original Settings” (p.95) if you wish to restore the original settings.

Adding Reverberation to the Sound

You can select the method of applying reverberation to the MT 300s’s sound to suit

your particular needs.

What is the reverb effect?

Reverberation is provided by the reverb effect. Adding reverb lends the sound a pleasant reverberation

similar to that heard in a concert hall.

fig.10-1_30

MEMO

NOTE

TERMS

4321R

Power

Phones

On Off

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Volume

Song

Track

Count In

Metronome

Bwd FwdReset

Rec

Edit

16 Track

ReverbDisk

Sound

Enter

If you are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard

If you are Connecting an

Electronic Keyboard

Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen.

1. Press the [Reverb] button.

The following screen is displayed.

fig.10-2_30

2. Rotate the [Dial] to select the amount of reverb to be used.

When you select a different song, the reverb reverts to its original settings.

Displayed Description

Normal The song is played with the reverb settings set in the music file left

unchanged.

Listening Adds an amount of reverb appropriate for music appreciation.

Lesson Adds an amount of reverb appropriate for practicing piano and

other such times.

Some music files do not allow the reverb settings to be changed.

You can also change the type of reverb. Please refer to “Adding Various Effects to Sounds” (p.97).

Selecting Piano Sounds

With two MIDI cables connecting the MT 300s and a digital piano, when playing the

keyboard or listening to music files, you can choose to play digital piano sounds, or

play the MT 300s’s internal piano sounds.

Set this up using a separate MIDI cable. Consult your dealer when purchasing this cable (p.113).

fig.9-1_30

Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen.

1. Press the [Menu] button.

The Menu screen is displayed (p.15).

2. Press the Beat [ ] button or Tempo [ ] button until “Piano Switch”

appears in the upper part of the screen.

NOTE

MEMO

NOTE

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3, 5

Power

Phones

On Off

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Volume

Song

Track

Count In

Metronome

Bwd FwdReset

Rec

Edit

16 Track

ReverbDiskBeat

Temp o

Transpose

Sound

Enter

If you are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard

If you are Connecting an

Electronic Keyboard

3. When you press the [Transpose] button, the following screen is dis-

played.

fig.9-2_30 (Screen)

4. With the [Dial], select [Int], [A], or [B].

Pressing the [Song] button at this point undoes the change and returns you to the

Menu screen.

5. Press the [Transpose] button.

The setting is now changed, are you are returned to the Menu screen.

Displayed Description

Int At this setting, the MT 300s’s sounds are used when you play the

keyboard. When listening to music files, all parts are played using

the MT 300s’s piano sounds.

A At this setting, the connected digital piano’s sounds are used

when you play the keyboard with Part 1 selected in the 16-Track

Screen (p.55). When listening to music files, Part 1 is played using

the digital piano’s sounds. Use this setting when listening to

Roland Digital Piano Compatible music files.

B At this setting, the connected digital piano’s sounds are used

when you play the keyboard with Parts 1, 3, and 4 selected in the

16-Track Screen (p.55). When listening to music files, Parts 1, 3,

and 4 are played using the digital piano’s sounds. Use this setting

when playing Roland SMF format music files for piano lessons.

This setting is remembered, and will still be in effect the next time the MT 300s is switched on.

Please refer to “Restoring the Original Settings” (p.95) if you wish to restore the original settings.

If the digital piano sounds are not being played, even with “A” or “B” selected, select “Piano”

in the settings described in “Selecting the Sound Generator” (p.101).

For more about music file parts, please refer to “Listening to Songs after Changing Instrument

Sounds or Making Other Changes” (p.56).

With this, your preparations are complete.

When you are ready, continue with “Chapter 1 Mastering the Basics”

(p.25)

NOTE

MEMO

If you are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard

If you are Connecting an

Electronic Keyboard

Read this section if you going to use the MT 300s in combination with any acoustic instruments.

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning the Power On

Be sure to use the following procedure when turning the power on or off. Carrying

out this procedure incorrectly may result in malfunctioning or in damage to the speak-

ers and other parts.

1. Before turning on the power, turn the volume all the way down by

positioning the [Volume] slider all the way to the left.

fig.6-1

2. Plug the supplied power cord into the AC inlet on the rear panel of

the MT 300s.

fig.6-2

3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet or wall socket.

4. Press the MT 300s’s [Power] switch.

This turns on the power to the MT 300s.

Adjust the volume to the appropriate level.

Use only the power cord that was supplied with the MT 300s.

Turning the Power Off

1. Before turning off the power, reduce the volume all the way by mov-

ing the [Volume] slider completely to the left.

2. Turn off the MT 300s by pressing the [Power] switch, putting it in the

OFF position.

Adjusting the Volume

fig.7-1_30

1. Adjust the volume with the [Volume] slider.

Sliding the control to the right increases the volume, and sliding it to the left decreases

the volume.

Volume

AC Inlet

NOTE

PowerPhones

On Off

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Volume

MUSIC PLAYER

If You are Using Acoustic Instruments

If you are Using Acoustic

Instruments

Matching your instrument to the pitch of the MT 300s

To tune the standard pitch of the MT 300s so it matches that of an acoustic instrument

you are using, perform the following. You will not be able to achieve a good sound if

the standard pitches do not match. Matching these standard pitches is called

“Tuning.”

What is the standard pitch?

In general, the pitch at Middle A on the piano is what is referred to as the standard pitch.

fig.8-1

Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen.

1. Press the [Tune] button.

2. Press the Beat [ ] button or Tempo [ ] button until “Tune” appears

in the upper part of the screen. When “Key” or “Sound” is displayed,

you can use the [Dial] to change the pitch and sound type of the tun-

ing reference soud.

Displayed Description

Tune Changes the standard pitch.

Key Changes the key of the tuning reference sound.

Sound Changes the tuning sound type.

3. When you press the Play [ ] button, a reference pitch sounds.

Play your instrument to see if it is in tune with the MT 300s.

4. If you need to adjust the pitch of the MT 300s, change the value using

the [Dial].

The MT300s's standard pitch can be adjusted within the range from 415.3 to 466.2 Hz.

5. When you are finished, press the Stop [ ] button.

The pitch then stops sounding.

This setting is remembered, and will still be in effect the next time the MT 300s is switched on.

Please refer to “Restoring the Original Settings” (p.95) if you wish to restore the original set-

tings.

With this, your preparations are complete. If you like, you might try adding reverbera-

tion to the MT 300s’s sounds. Please refer to “Adding Reverberation to the Sound”

(p.20).

When you are ready, continue with “Chapter 1 Mastering the Basics

(p.25).”

TERMS

4321R

Power

Phones

On Off

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Volume

Song

Track

Count In

Metronome

Bwd FwdReset

Stop Play Rec

Edit

16 Track

ReverbDisk TuneBeat

Temp o

Transpose

Sound

Enter

NOTE

If you are Using Acoustic Instruments

If you are Using Acoustic

Instruments

How to Listen to Songs

Using the MT 300s’s internal disk drive, try listening to some of the songs on the

Music File Disk included with the unit.

The Music File Disk is a floppy disk containing performance information for piano

songs and other kinds of music.

Inserting and Removing Floppy Disks

Before the first use of the disk drive, be sure to read the precautions on (p.5).

1. With the label side facing up, insert the floppy disk into the disk

drive until you hear it click firmly into place.

fig.12-1_50

The indicator light for the disk drive lights up at full brightness when reading or writing data,

and lights up at half brightness at other times. Don't try to eject the disk while reading or

writing is in progress (that is, when the indicator light is lit up at full brightness). Attempting

to do so may damage the magnetic surface of the disk, rendering it unusable.

2. Press the Eject button.

The edge of the floppy disk pops out of the disk drive opening. Gently grasp the edge

of the floppy disk with your fingers and gently remove the disk.

NOTE

Indicator

Eject Button

Floppy Disk

NOTE

Chapter 1 Mastering the Basics

Mastering the Basics

Starting and Stopping Songs

Next, try playing a song and then stopping it. Playing a song on the MT 300s is

referred to as “playback.”

fig.13-1_30

1. Press the [Song] button.

The song number and name are displayed in the upper part of the display.

flg.13-2_30 (Screen)

2. Rotate the [Dial] to select a song.

The song number and name change as you turn the [Dial].

3. When you press the Play [ ] button, playback of the selected song

begins. The song is played to its end, at which point it automatically

stops.

4. Pressing the Stop [ ] button stops the song immediately.

5. Pressing the Reset [ ] button returns you to the beginning of the cur-

rent song.

When playing back songs that begin with pickups (songs that start on a beat other than the

downbeat), the measure numbers “PU,” “1,” “2,” are displayed on the screen.

By connecting an optional pedal switch (such as Roland’s model DP-2) to the MT 300s’s

Start/Stop jack, you can start and stop playback and recording of songs by pressing on the

pedal (p.17, 98).

T o Play a Song Repeatedly

1. When you press the [Repeat] button, its indicator lights, and the

selected song is set for repeated playback.

fig.13-3_30

Pressing the [Repeat] button once more turns its indicator off, and the repeat function

is canceled.

4321R

Power

Phones

On Off

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Volume

Song

Track

Count In

Metronome

Bwd FwdReset

Stop Play Rec

Edit

16 Track

Disk

Sound

Enter

NOTE

MEMO

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Mastering the Basics

Listening to All Songs Played Back Continuously

You can repeat playback of all of the MT 300s’s songs continuously. This function is

called “All Song Play.”

1. While pressing the [Song] button, also press the Play [ ] button.

Playback begins from the selected song. After playback of the last song is completed,

the MT 300s returns to the first song, and continues playback from there.

2. Pressing the Stop [ ] button stops the song immediately.

If You See This Screen Displayed

When recording songs (p.41, 61) or changing a song’s basic settings (p.56, 59), if you

try to select another song, the following will appear on the display.

fig.15-1_30

When You Want to Save the Song

1. Pressing the [Song] button returns you to the Basic screen.

Save the song to a floppy disk.

For instructions on how to save songs, please refer to “How to Save Songs” (p.49).

When You Want to Delete the Song

1. Pressing the [Transpose] button deletes the recorded song or the song

whose basic settings have been changed.

You are then returned to the Basic screen.

You cannot select another song until you have deleted the recorded song or the song whose

basic settings have been changed.

NOTE

Mastering the Basics

Moving to a Desired Location in a Song

Here’s how to move to a measure somewhere within the song and begin playback

from that point.

fig.16-1_30

1. Using the Bwd [ ] button or Fwd [ ] button, “rewind” or fast for-

ward to the measure you want to hear.

Pressing these buttons once moves you forward or back one measure. You can move

forward and back continuously and more rapidly by holding the buttons down.

2. When you press the Play [ ] button, playback then begins from the

measure to which you’ve moved.

You can also rewind and fast forward during playback of the song.

When you begin playback of a song, the measure number in the lower left part of the screen

begins flashing. This flashing indicates that the MT 300s is reading performance data from the

floppy disk. While this is in progress, you cannot rewind or fast forward. Please wait a moment

for this operation to finish.

T o Return to the Beginning of the Song

1. Pressing the Reset [ ] button immediately returns you to the begin-

ning of the song.

fig.16-3_20

T o Go to the End of the Song

1. You can move directly to the end of a song by pressing the Fwd [ ]

button while holding down the Stop [ ] button.

fig.16-4_30

4321R

Power

Phones

On Off

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Volume

Song

Track

Count In

Metronome

Bwd FwdReset

Play Rec

Edit

16 Track

ReverbDisk

Sound

Enter

NOTE

Bwd FwdReset

Stop Play Rec

Bwd FwdReset

Stop Play Rec

while holding down

Mastering the Basics

Moving to Marked Locations

By placing markers at points in the song, you can then jump directly to those points.

You can set two markers (A and B) within a song.

You can also set markers and jump to marked locations during playback of the song.

fig.17-1_30

1. Using the Bwd [ ] button or Fwd [ ] button, move to the location

in the song where you want to set a marker.

2. Pressing the [A] button sets Marker [A] at that point in the song;

pressing the [B] button sets Marker [B].

When Marker [A] is set, the Marker [A] button indicator lights; when Marker [B] is set,

the Marker [B] button indicator then lights.

3. After the markers are set, pressing the [A] button or [B] button takes

you directly to the locations where Marker [A] or Marker [B] were

placed.

You cannot set Marker [A] and Marker [B] at the same point in the song. You also cannot

place Marker [B] at an earlier point in the song than Marker [A].

Although markers are normally placed at the beginning of measures, you can also place them

within measures. Please refer to “Setting Markers Within Measures” (p.97).

Checking Where Markers Are Placed

You can check the display to confirm where markers are placed.

1. Press the [B] button while holding down the [A] button.

While these buttons are pressed, the measure numbers where Marker [A] and Marker

[B] are set appear on the screen.

fig.17-2_30

4321R

2, 3

Power

Phones

On Off

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

Volume

Song

Track

Count In

Metronome

Bwd FwdReset

Rec

Edit

16 Track

ReverbDisk

Sound

Enter

NOTE

MEMO

Mastering the Basics

Moving Markers

You can move markers even after they have been set once.

1. While holding down the [A] button, press the Bwd [ ] button or

Fwd [ ] button.

fig.17-3_20

Marker [A] moves back or forward through the song one measure at a time. By hold-

ing the buttons down, you can have Marker [A] move continuously.

When moving Marker [B], press the Bwd [ ] button or Fwd [ ] button while

holding down the [B] button.

Deleting Markers

1. Pressing the [A] button while holding down the [Marker Clear] but-

ton deletes Marker [A].

fig.17-4_20

Pressing the [B] button while holding down the [Marker Clear] button deletes Marker

[B].

Markers are deleted when you select another song.

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

while holding down

Bwd Fwd

Marker Clear

RepeatA

Marker

while holding down

NOTE

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