Roland STUDIOPACKAGE PRO Service Manual

Owner’s manual

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.

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Contents ................................................................................................. 2

IMPORTANT NOTES .............................................................................. 4

Introduction............................................................................................ 5

Studio Package Pro..................................................................................................................................... 5

About the XSKey.............................................................................................................................5

Main features of Studio Package Pro....................................................................................................... 5

Setting up Studio Package Pro............................................................. 6

Step 1: Installing the RPC-1....................................................................................................................... 6

Step 2: Connecting your equipment ........................................................................................................ 6

Step 3: Driver installation..........................................................................................................................7

Windows 98 ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Windows Me.................................................................................................................................... 9

Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................................... 10

Windows XP Home/Professional ..............................................................................................11

Mac OS 8.6 or later (excluding OS X).........................................................................................12

Step 4: Making RPC-1 settings................................................................................................................ 14

RPC-1 control panel settings (Monitor mixer/patchbay settings)......................................... 14

Step 5: Installing Logic RPC Pro............................................................................................................. 15

Windows ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Macintosh.......................................................................................................................................15

Step 6: Logic RPC Pro settings................................................................................................................ 16

Audio driver settings.................................................................................................................... 16

Step 7: Installing the demo song ............................................................................................................ 17

Quick start ............................................................................................ 18

Listening to the demo song.....................................................................................................................18

Let’s try operating Logic RPC Pro .........................................................................................................19

Transport........................................................................................................................................19

CH ASSIGN ...................................................................................................................................19

Faders 1--12....................................................................................................................................19

STATUS buttons............................................................................................................................19

CH SELECT buttons ..................................................................................................................... 21

PAN 1--12.......................................................................................................................................21

EQ/SEND button..........................................................................................................................21

PLUG-IN button............................................................................................................................21

MARKER button ........................................................................................................................... 22

SHORTCUT button.......................................................................................................................22

SCREEN SET button.....................................................................................................................22

Record and play back a guitar performance ........................................................................................22

Apply EQ (equalizer) to a track.............................................................................................................. 23

Inserting EQ................................................................................................................................... 23

Operate the EQ.............................................................................................................................. 23

Using surround panning.........................................................................................................................23

Connect and play a MIDI sound module/MIDI keyboard................................................................ 24

Selecting MIDI tracks in the Arrange window.........................................................................24

Select a sound/patch (transmit a program change).................................................................24

Play your keyboard to hear the sound....................................................................................... 25

Recording your performance (MIDI real-time recording)......................................................25

Playing back the performance data............................................................................................25

Contents

Advanced uses..................................................................................... 26

Using the SI-24’s DIGITAL IN................................................................................................................26

Connect your digital device......................................................................................................... 26

Make settings on the SI-24 and in Logic.................................................................................... 26

Change the RPC-1 settings...........................................................................................................26

Recording audio from DIGITAL IN to Logic RPC Pro............................................................ 27

Automix in Logic RPC Pro......................................................................................................................27

Make automix settings in Logic RPC Pro..................................................................................27

Record fader/pan movements....................................................................................................27

Play back the fader/pan movements.........................................................................................27

Writing a mix to an audio file.................................................................................................................28

Specify the region that will be written as an audio file........................................................... 28

Make settings for writing the audio...........................................................................................28

Begin writing the audio................................................................................................................ 28

Applying an external effect..................................................................................................................... 29

Connect the external effects processor to the SI-24..................................................................29

Set a Logic RPC Pro bus as the external effect send................................................................. 29

Send the signal from each track to the external effect .............................................................29

Using software synthesizers ................................................................................................................... 30

Inserting a software synthesizer ................................................................................................. 30

Connect a MIDI keyboard to the SI-24 and play the software synthesizer.......................... 30

Index...................................................................................................... 31

IMPORTANT NOTES

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• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a storage device once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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• 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 concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

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• Unauthorized duplication, reproduction, hiring, and lending prohibited.

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• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

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• 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.

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* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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* Windows® 98 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system.”

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* Screen shots in this documents are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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* Windows® 2000 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system.”

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* Windows® Me is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition operating system.”

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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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* MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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* OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.

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* VST and ASIO are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies AG. * Logic RPC Pro is a trademark of Emagic Soft-und Hardware GmbH.

Introduction

Studio P

kage Pro

RPC-1

SI-24

Logic RPC PR

Studio Package Pro

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Studio Package Pro. Studio Package Pro is a package containing three products: the RPC-1, the SI-24, and Logic RPC Pro. When used with your computer, this package delivers a 24-bit digital recording environment. Before using the product, you should check the items in box according to the owner's manual of each product. (RPC-1 owner's manual P.5 “Check the included items”, SI-24 owner's manual P.8 “Check the contents of the package”, Logic RPC Pro owner's manual related pages) Then read this manual to set up your product according to “Setting up Studio Package Pro” (p. 6).

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or contents of

this package are subject to change without prior notice.

RPC-1

R-BUS interface card

SI-24

studio interface

( AD/DA converter plus

remote controller for Logic RPC PRO )

About the XSKey

In order to use Logic RPC Pro, you will need to attach the XSKey (included with Logic RPC Pro) to a USB port of your computer.

Studio P

emagic

ackage Pro

Logic RPC PR

24-bit digital recording software

install CD-ROM

Main features of Studio Package Pro

• Send and receive 8-in/8-out channels of 96 kHz 24-bit digital audio and one pair of MIDI connections, simply by connecting the RPC-1 and SI-24 via an R-BUS cable.

• Logic RPC Pro* allows up to 8 channels of simultaneous recording, 24 channels of simultaneous playback, and 8 channels of independent output.

• Use the SI-24 to remotely control the faders, pan, channel status, transport, screen sets, etc., of Logic RPC Pro.

• Use the SI-24 as a MIDI interface.

* Logic RPC Pro is a product of Emagic Inc. The maximum number of simul-

taneous recording and playback channels in Logic RPC Pro will depend on the performance of your computer.

Setting up Studio Package Pro

Step 1: Installing the RPC-1

Install the RPC-1 into a PCI slot of your computer. Refer to the owner’s manual of your computer, and read the section(s) with titles such as “Opening the chassis,” “Installing a PCI card,” or “Adding an expansion card.” For details on PCI slots and PCI cards, refer to the manual of your computer.

1. Turn off the power of your computer, and unplug the power cable.

2. Remove the cover of your computer.

3. Remove the screw from the cover of a vacant PCI slot, and remove

the slot cover. (Hold on to the screw that held the cover in place, since it will be used to fasten the RPC-1.)

4. Insert the RPC-1 into the PCI slot. When doing so, note that it is

not possible to insert the RPC-1 if it is oriented incorrectly.

5. Using the screw that had fastened the cover, fasten the RPC-1 in

place.

6. Reattach the cover of your computer.

7. Connect the power cable to your computer.

Cover of The PCI Slot

RPC-1

Step 2: Connecting your equipment

Turn off the power of your computer and the SI-24, and use the following procedure to connect each device.

electric Guitar

stereo Headphones

RPC-1

MIDI

Keyboard etc.

MIDI Sound Module etc.

line In jacks of audio devices

mic

digital recorder etc.

SI-24

Setting up Studio Package Pro

Using the R-BUS cable included with the RPC-1, connect the SI-24 to the RPC-1.

SI-24

RPC-1

blue

R-BUS cable

Be careful not to connect the R-BUS connector to a printer port or SCSI port.

2. Connect your audio devices and/or headphones.

3. Connect MIDI and other devices as necessary.

For details on the signal flow when using the MIDI connectors of the SI-24, refer to “MIDI Ctrl: OFF” (p. 29) of the “SI-24 owner’s manual.”

If your MIDI file contains large amounts of system exclusive messages, the SI-24 may be unable to process the messages correctly.

MIDI IN/OUT channels 1 are used for remote control of Logic RPC Pro. If you use MIDI IN/OUT, please use channels 2--16.

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R-BUS

When you turn on the power, turn each device on in the following order.

1. Computer

2. SI-24

3. Audio equipment

Step 3: Driver installation

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what

should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

Setting up Studio Package Pro

Windows 98

1. After installing the RPC-1 in a PCI slot, start up your computer.

2. The RPC-1 will automatically be detected, and the “Add New

Hardware Wizard” will start up. Click “Next.”

3. Insert the included “Drivers/Update CD-ROM” into your

CD-ROM drive.

4. Choose “Search for the best driver for your device.

(Recommended).” and click “Next.”

5. Choose “Specify a location,” and click “Browse.”

6. On the CD-ROM, select the \Drivers\95_98_Me folder and

click “OK.”

7. Click “Next,” and driver installation will begin.

8. A message will appear, indicating that the driver installation

has been completed. Click “Finish.” This completes the driver installation.

Windows Me

1. After installing the RPC-1 in a PCI slot, start up your computer.

2. The RPC-1 will automatically be detected, and the “Add New

Hardware Wizard” will start up.

3. Insert the included “Drivers/Update CD-ROM” into your

CD-ROM drive.

4. Choose “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” and

click “Next.”

5. Choose “Specify a location” and click “Browse.”

Setting up Studio Package Pro

6. On the CD-ROM, select the \Drivers\95_98_Me folder and

click “OK.”

7. Click “Next” and the search will begin.

8. Click “Next,” and driver installation will begin.

9. A message will appear, indicating that the driver installation

has been completed. Click “Finish.” This completes the driver installation.

Setting up Studio Package Pro

Windows 2000

1. After installing the RPC-1 into a PCI slot, start up your computer.

2. The RPC-1 will automatically be detected, and the “Found

New Hardware Wizard” will start up. Click “Next.”

3. Insert the included “Drivers/Update CD-ROM” into your

CD-ROM drive.

4. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device

(Recommended)” and click “Next.”

5. In “Optional search locations,” choose “CD-ROM drives”

and click “Next.”

6. A message will appear, indicating that the RPC-1 driver

was found. Click “Next.”

7. A warning regarding the “Microsoft digital signature” will

appear. This is not a problem, so simply click “Yes.” Installation will begin automatically.

8. A message will appear, indicating that the driver

installation has been completed. Click “Finish.” This completes the driver installation.

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