Roland VC-1 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland D-50 for V-Synth/ VariOS: VC-1. The VC-1 brings Roland’s famed D-50 back to life in the form of the V-Synth/VariOS for an all-hardware simulation.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 3). 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.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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.

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• 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 modifications 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-generating 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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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 powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

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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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• 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 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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•Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:

Placement

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•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.

Before Using Cards

Using PC Cards

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•Carefully insert the PC card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

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•Never touch the terminals of the PC card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

Handling CD-ROMs

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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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Table of Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................................................................................	2
IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................................	3
Introduction ..........................................................................................................	6
Using with the V-Synth.....................................	9
Panel Descriptions.............................................................................................	10
Try Out the Sounds............................................................................................	15
Turning On the Power ...........................................................................................................................................	15
Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds ................................................................................................................	16
Viewing Various Information...............................................................................................................................	18
Applying Effects to the Sound..........................................................................	19
Applying an Effect by Touching to the Pad .......................................................................................................	19
Applying an Effect by Passing Over the D Beam ..............................................................................................	20
Assigning Parameters to the Controllers ............................................................................................................	21
How to Make the Patch Factors............................................................................................................................	26
Saving Patches You’ve Created .......................................................................	33
Naming a Patch.......................................................................................................................................................	33
Saving Patches.........................................................................................................................................................	34
Reset to Default Factory Settings .........................................................................................................................	35
Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 ............................................	36
Transferring Patches from the D-50 to the VC-1................................................................................................	36
Transferring Patches from the VC-1 to the D-50/550 .......................................................................................	40
Copying a Reverb Type .........................................................................................................................................	42
Overview of the VC-1 .........................................................................................	44
Memory Structure ..................................................................................................................................................	44
The Basic Concept of a Tone .................................................................................................................................	45
Structure of Tone Parameters ...............................................................................................................................	48
Creating a Patch.................................................................................................	50
How to Make the Patch Settings ..........................................................................................................................	50
Useful Functions for Editing................................................................................................................................	51
Tone Parameters................................................................................................	57
Common Parameters .............................................................................................................................................	57
Partial Parameters ..................................................................................................................................................	63
Settings for the Entire VC-1 ..............................................................................	78
How to Make the System Function Settings.......................................................................................................	78
Initializing the System Settings ............................................................................................................................	82
Connecting to Your Computer via USB ...........................................................	83
Recovering the System from the CD-ROM.........................................................................................................	83
Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer............................................................................................	88

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Using with the VariOS ....................................	89
Panel Description ....................................................................................	90
VariOS Menu ............................................................................................	93
Try Out the Sounds .................................................................................	94
Turning On the Power ...........................................................................................................................................	94
Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds ................................................................................................................	95
Applying Effects to the Sound ...............................................................	98
Applying Effects by Turning Knobs ....................................................................................................................	98
How to Make the Patch Factors............................................................................................................................	99
Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550................................	101
Transferring Patches from the D-50 to the VC-1..............................................................................................	101
Transferring Patches from the VC-1 to the D-50/550 .....................................................................................	104
Overview of the VC-1.............................................................................	107
Memory Structure ................................................................................................................................................	107
The Basic Concept of a Tone ...............................................................................................................................	108
Structure of Tone Parameters .............................................................................................................................	111
Creating Patches ...................................................................................	113
Naming a Patch.....................................................................................................................................................	113
Saving Patches.......................................................................................................................................................	114
Initializing Patch Settings....................................................................................................................................	115
Reset to Default Factory Settings .......................................................................................................................	115
Copying a Patch Bank..........................................................................................................................................	116
Settings for the Entire VC-1..................................................................	117
How to Make the System Function Settings.....................................................................................................	117
Saving the System Settings..................................................................................................................................	120
Initializing the System Settings (Init).................................................................................................................	120
Connecting to Your Computer via USB...............................................	121
Recovering the System from the CD-ROM.......................................................................................................	121
Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer..........................................................................................	124
Appendices ..................................................	125
Key Mode Alteration ........................................................................................	126
Sound List ........................................................................................................	130
Preset Patches........................................................................................................................................................	130
Patch Factors .........................................................................................................................................................	133
Tone Parameters ...................................................................................................................................................	134
System Parameters ...............................................................................................................................................	137
Waveform ..............................................................................................................................................................	138
MIDI Implementation........................................................................................	140
Specifications...................................................................................................	149
Index..................................................................................................................	150

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Introduction

Check The Contents of The Package

This package contains the following items. When you open the package, check that no items are missing ( ). If any items are missing, please contact your dealer.

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VC-1

VC-1 CD-ROM

This CD-ROM contains the VC-1 recovery software and PC editor (UniQuest VC-1).

*Please be sure to read the included license agreement before you open the CD-ROM case.

License Agreement

This license agreement permits you to use specific software whose copyright is owned by Roland Corporation. You must read this before you open the CD-ROM case.

VC-1 Owner’s Manual

This is the manual you are holding. It describes how to connect the VC-1 and get it set up, guides you through its basic operation, and offers solutions for some of the problems you may run into.

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Introduction

Main Features

The VC-1 is a PC card containing the V-Synth/VariOS system program. Just insert the VC-1 in the PC CARD slot of the V-Synth/VariOS, turn on the power, and you are ready to go. The program is automatically loaded from the VC-1, transforming the V-Synth/VariOS into a D-50!

Perfect Simulation of the D-50’s Tones!

The VC-1 comes complete with all 64 of the D-50’s preset patches, including the famous preset tones “Fantasia” and “Digital Native Dance.” It also is programmed with the D-50/D-550 sound libraries PN-D50-01–04 (with 256 patches). Since it naturally handles MIDI bulk dumps, you can use the VC-1 to create your own original tunes exactly as you would with your D-50. Of course, this gives you a perfect simulation of the D-50’s tones, from the sound generator algorithms to editing of the parameters! It even reproduces the subtle nuances obtained when playing the instrument.

In addition, it also comes with an additional 64 new patches, which use waves (28 types) that are so large that the original D-50 would have been technologically incapable of containing them.)

Editing and Performances That Surpass the Original!

V-Synth: All sound generator parameters are assignable to the V-Synth’s full complement of editing controls. Parameters can also be edited with the touch panel, allowing you to almost instantly turn your creative inspirations (no matter how fleeting) into sounds you can use. Plus, the Time-Trip Pad (used instead of a joystick), the D-Beam controller, the C2 assignable control knobs, and other controls use performance parameters capable of outputting Control Change messages. This allows you to express your emotions directly as you play. Whether the fun of creating sounds or pleasure of performing, this far outdoes the original.

VariOS: The C1, C2, and C3 knobs correspond to Tone Balance, Reverb Balance, and Portamento Time, respectively. In addition, you can install the included UniQuest VC-1 encoder in your computer for complete freedom in editing a wide variety of sound module parameters, giving you sound creation capabilities far exceeding those of the original D-50.

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Introduction

Pro Spec Legacy Synthesizer!

Internal processing upgraded with the latest technology vastly improves the response and dynamic range from the time you press the keys to the moment the sounds are played. The V-Synth or VariOS hardware is used as the means of outputting sounds, which means it’s also compatible with digital outputs (optical/ coaxial). This gives you a legacy synthesizer with professional specs good enough for the latest recording environments.

What is the digital synthesizer: D-50?

The D-50, released in 1987, was Roland’s first fully digital synthesizer. Equipped with an LA

(Linear Arithmetic Synthesis) format sound generator that combined PCM and subtractive synthesis, it opened the door to countless new sounds for levels of creativity surpassing anything up to that point. The D-50 is a renowned, historically significant synthesizer that Roland, the company that laid the foundation for digital synthesizers, is proud to have created.

The D-550, also released in 1987, shrank the D-50's powerful synthesizer engine into a mere two rack spaces.

Now, more than fifteen years after it came on the scene, the D-50 continues to be used by creative artists around the world. There are numerous sound libraries stocked with many original patches. In the course of time, however, keyboards and buttons age and wear out. It looked like the day would come when the D-50’s sounds would no longer be heard.

In taking up the challenge of realizing new possibilities for the synthesizer, Roland has created a revolution in technology. At the same time, we want you to continue to using your treasured D-50 with peace of mind. Hence, the VC-1, which transforms your V-Synth/VariOS into a D-50, not only sweeps away any worries about your D-50 growing old, but also offers new potential that goes beyond the original instrument.

We hope that you will discover and enjoy the unrealized potential that the D-50 still offers.

And if you have never played the D-50, you definitely need to check out its vintage sounds.

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Try Out the Sounds............................	15
Turning On the Power ..........................................................	15
Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds ...............................	16
Viewing Various Information ..............................................	18
Applying Effects to the Sound..........	19
Applying an Effect by Touching to the Pad.......................	19
Applying an Effect by Passing Over the D Beam .............	20
Assigning Parameters to the Controllers ...........................	21
How to Make the Patch Factors...........................................	26
Settings Common to All Screens ..................................	26
CONTROL .......................................................................	28
OUTPUT (Output Mode)...............................................	29
CHASE .............................................................................	31
TONE TUNE ...................................................................	32
MIDI..................................................................................	32
Saving Patches You’ve Created .......	33
Naming a Patch......................................................................	33
Saving Patches........................................................................	34
Reset to Default Factory Settings.........................................	35
Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 ........	36
Transferring Patches from the D-50 to the VC-1 ...............	36
Transfer the patch from the memory card to the D-50/550 .............	37
Transferring Patches from the D-50/550 to the VC-1 .......................	38
Saving Transferred Patches with the VC-1 .................	39
Transferring Patches from the VC-1 to the D-50/550.......	40
Copying a Reverb Type ........................................................	42
Overview of the VC-1 .........................	44
Memory Structure..................................................................	44
The Basic Concept of a Tone ................................................	45
Structure of Tone Parameters...............................................	48

Creating a Patch .................................	50
How to Make the Patch Settings..........................................	50
Useful Functions for Editing ...............................................	51
Editing a Value................................................................	51
Undoing an editing Operation......................................	51
Editing with the Panel Controls (Partial Select) .........	52
Silencing the Sound of the Partial ................................	52
Copying Tone Settings ...................................................	53
Copying Parameter Settings..........................................	54
Auditioning the Sound Before Editing ........................	55
Initializing Patch Settings ..............................................	56
Tone Parameters ................................	57
Common Parameters.............................................................	57
Structure...........................................................................	57
P-ENV (Pitch Envelope).................................................	58
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) ..................................	60
EQ/CHORUS (Equalizer/Chorus) ..............................	61
Partial Parameters..................................................................	63
WG Form (WG Waveform) ...........................................	64
WG PITCH.......................................................................	66
TVF (Time Variant Filter) ..............................................	68
TVA (Time Variant Amplifier) .....................................	73
MOD (Modulation).........................................................	76
Settings for the Entire VC-1...............	78
How to Make the System Function Settings ......................	78
Initializing the System Settings............................................	82
Connecting to Your Computer via USB............	83
Recovering the System from the CD-ROM ........................	83
Selecting the V-Synth’s USB Storage Mode ................	83
Connecting the V-Synth to Your Computer via USB ........................	84
Recovering the System ...................................................	86
Canceling the USB Connection .....................................	86
Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer...........	88

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Panel Descriptions

When using the V-Synth with the VC-1, the actual functions of the V-Synth’s buttons and knobs may not correspond to the functions ascribed to these controls on the V-Synth’s panel. Here is a description of the names and functions in each section of the V-Synth when it is used with the VC-1. Please read this material together with “Panel Descriptions” in the V-Synth Owner’s Manual. Controls whose functions do not match what is shown on the panel are indicated with a mark.

Front Panel

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	1	2	3
	5
	4		8
	6		7
1	VOLUME slider

Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel MAIN OUT jacks and PHONES jack. (p. 15)

2 INPUT

Not used with the VC-1.

3 D BEAM

You can apply a variety of effects to sounds simply by moving your hand.

*The Time Trip effect is not applied.

Display

Function

Indicators (L, R)

If the D Beam controller is on, these will light when you move your hand over the controller.

[TIME TRIP]
[TIME]		Switches the D Beam controller on/off. The effect to be controlled can be selected
[PITCH]		by pressing the relevant button. (p. 20)
[ASSIGNABLE]

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Panel Descriptions

4 TIME TRIP PAD

By touching the pad surface with your finger you can apply a variety of effects to the sound.

*The Time Trip effect is not applied.

Display	Function
Indicator	This will light when you touch the Time Trip Pad.
[TIME TRIP]	This switches the Time Trip Pad on and off. The effect being controlled switches
[ASSIGNABLE]	according to the buttons pressed. (p. 19)
[HOLD]	Switches hold on/off for the effect controlled by the Time Trip pad.

5 V-LINK

Not used with the VC-1.

6 ASSIGNABLE CONTROL

You can use them to modify the sound in realtime.

	Display	Function
	[C1]	Adjusts the Aftertouch Sens (p. 79).
	[C2]	These can be assigned a variety of D-50 different functions, allowing you to change the tone
		in real time. (p. 22)

7 ARPEGGIO

You can use them to modify the sound in realtime.

*The Arpeggiator is not available for use.

Display Function

[TEMPO] Adjusts the Chase time (p. 31) or the Portamento time (p. 28).

[ON/OFF] Switches the Chase function on/off.

[HOLD] Switches the Portamento function on/off.

8 KEYBOARD

Here you can change the pitch range of the keyboard.

Display Function

Modifies the pitch range of the keyboard in semitone steps (-12 – +12 semitones). [TRANSPOSE] Set the desired amount of transposition by holding down [TRANSPOSE] and

pressing [+OCT] or [-OCT].

[-OCT], [+OCT]

Pressing [+OCT] or [-OCT] transposes the pitch of the keyboard in 1 octave units (- 3 – +3 octaves).

*Changes you make the KEYBOARD settings are only temporary—they will be discarded as soon as the power is turned off. If you want you keep any changes you’ve made, you must save them in the VC-1. (“How to Make the System Function Settings” (p. 78))

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Panel Descriptions

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	10	11
	9
		14	15	16
	17
9	PATCH PALETTE

Here you can recall patches.

Display	Function
[NUMBER] (1–8)	These buttons let you select patches.

[BANK]

You can change the Patch Palette bank by holding down this button and pressing [NUMBER] (1–8)

[PATCH ASSIGN] Not used with the VC-1.

10 Display

This displays information regarding the operation you are performing.

*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.

11 Dial and buttons

Display

Function

VALUE Dial

This is used to modify values. If you hold down [SHIFT] as you turn the VALUE dial, the value will change in greater increments.

This is used to modify values. If you keep on holding down one button

[DEC/-], [INC/+]

while pressing the other, the value change accelerates. If you press one of these buttons while holding down [SHIFT], the value will change in bigger increments. (p. 51)

[	], [ ], [	], [	] Moves the cursor location up/down/left/right. (p. 51)
[MODE]			Opens the Mode Menu window.

[SHIFT]

This button is used in conjunction with other buttons to execute various functions.

Return to the PATCH TOP screen, or close the currently open window. [EXIT] In some screens, this causes the currently executing function to be

aborted.

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Panel Descriptions

12 STRUCTURE

Switches the various functions on/off.

13 EFFECTS

Here you can switch the onboard effects (chorus and reverb) on/off. When an effect is on, the indicator for its button will light.

Display	Function
[MFX]	Switches chorus of the UPPER tone on and off.
[CHORUS]	Switches chorus of the LOWER tone on and off.
[REVERB]	Switches reverb on and off.

14 OSC1, OSC2

These can be assigned a variety of the D-50’s different functions, allowing you to change the tone in real time. (p. 23)

15 COSM1, COSM2

These can be assigned a variety of the D-50’s different functions, allowing you to change the tone in real time. (p. 23)

15 TVA

These can be assigned a variety of the D-50’s different functions, allowing you to change the tone in real time. (p. 23)

17 Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato.

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Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

1	2	3	4	5

1 POWER Switch

Press to turn the power on/off. (p. 15)

Power is ON		Power is OFF
When		When
Switch is depressed.		Switch is Releaseed..

2 AC Inlet

Connect the included power cord to this inlet.

3 PC CARD Slot

The VC-1 can be inserted here.

*Carefully insert the PC card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

*Never insert or pull out while the VC-1 (V-Synth) is turned on.

4 USB Connector

You can connect it to your personal computer to send or receive MIDI messages. (p. 83)

5 DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE Connector

These connectors input/output a digital audio signal (stereo; conforming to IEC60958). The output signal is identical to the signal that is output from the MAIN OUT jacks.

*IEC60958 is a digital interface format used for consumer digital audio devices.

6LCD CONTRAST Knob

Adjusts the display contrast.

7MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU)

6

7

8

9

10

11 12 13

8 CTRL 1/2 PEDAL Jacks

You can connect optional expression pedals (EV-5,

BOSS FS-5U, etc.) to these jacks.

Display Function

CTRL 1 PEDAL Adjusts the volume.

By assigning a desired

CTRL 2 PEDAL

function to a pedal, you can use it to select or modify sound. (p. 23)

9 HOLD PEDAL Jack

An optional pedal switch (DP series, BOSS FS-5U, etc.)

can be connected to this jack for use as a hold pedal.

10 INPUT Jacks (L, R)

Not used with the VC-1.

11 DIRECT OUT Jacks (L, R)

Not used with the VC-1.

12 MAIN OUT Jacks (L (MONO), R)

These jacks output the audio signal to the connected

mixer/amplifier system in stereo. For mono output,

use the L jack. (p. 15)

13 PHONES Jack

This is the jack for connecting headphones (sold

separately). (p. 15)

These connectors can be connected to original D-50 (or other MIDI devices) to receive and transmit MIDI messages. (p. 83)

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Turning On the Power

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.03-01e(ConnectionImage)

1. Before hooking anything up, make sure that the power on all of your gear is turned OFF.

2. Connect the V-Synth to your amp/speaker system.

3.After correctly inserting the VC-1 into the PC card slot in the V-

Synth’s rear panel, switch ON the POWER switch.

	* Carefully insert the PC card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.	Stereo
		headphones

*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.

*Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

*Never insert or pull out while the VC-1 (V-Synth) is turned on.

Mixer, etc.

Monitor Speakers

Power amp

4.Turn on the power for any connected amplifiers or speakers.

5.Wait for the VC-1 to start up. When it has started up normally, a screen like the following will appear. The

display shows the selected Patch.

fig.03-02e(Card&LCD_default)

Tone name

Patch name

Patch number

Key mode

Split point

The volume balance of the Upper & Lower Tone

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Try Out the Sounds

Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds

The VC-1 comes with a wide range of onboard sounds, including single tones called patches. A Patch is represented by a Patch Bank (Pre1–6, Int1–8), a Bank (1–8) and a Number (1–8).

Patch bank (Pre1–6)

	Pre6
	Pre5
	Pre4
	Pre3
	Pre2
Pre1
	Number
	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
	1
	2
Bank	3
	4
	5
	6
	7
	8
	Patch No.: P1-34

Patch bank (Int1–8)

	Int8
	Int7
	Int6
	Int5
	Int4
	Int3
	Int2
Int1
	Number
	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
	1
	2
Bank	3
	4
	5
	6
	7
	8
	Patch No.: I1-72

Patch Banks	Included patches	Overwrite	Remarks
Pre1	D-50	No	Original D-50 preset patches
Pre2	VC-1	No	Newly added patches
Pre3	PN-D50-01	No	D-50/D-550 sound library
Pre4	PN-D50-02	No	D-50/D-550 sound library
Pre5	PN-D50-03	No	D-50/D-550 sound library
Pre6	PN-D50-04	No	D-50/D-550 sound library
Int1	same as Pre1	Yes	-
Int2	same as Pre2	Yes	-
Int3	same as Pre3	Yes	-
Int4	same as Pre4	Yes	-
Int5	same as Pre5	Yes	-
Int6	same as Pre6	Yes	-
Int7	(blank)	Yes	-
Int8	(blank)	Yes	-

There are three ways of patch selection.

•Selecting Patches with the VALUE dial.

•Selecting Patches from the list.

•Selecting Patches with Patch Palette.

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Try Out the Sounds

Selecting Patches with the VALUE dial

	1. Make sure the PATCH TOP screen is displayed. If the PATCH	Patch number
	TOP screen—shown right—is not displayed, press [EXIT] once or
	twice until the PATCH TOP screen appears.

2.Play the keyboard to hear what the selected patch sounds like. To change to a different patch, touch the Patch number to highlight it, and then turn the VALUE dial or press [INC/+], [DEC/-]. At this time you can switch more rapidly by holding down [SHIFT] while you perform these operations.

Selecting Patches from the List

You can easily find the desired patch by selecting it from the patch list.

1.Make sure the PATCH TOP screen is displayed. If the PATCH TOP screen is not displayed, press [EXIT] once or twice until the PATCH TOP screen appears.

2.Touch <List> in the upper left area of the display. The PATCH List window appears.

3.Select a patch from the list. Either turn the VALUE dial or use [INC/+], [DEC/-] to select a patch. You can also select a patch by touching it on the display.

4.To view higher-numbered patches, touch <31-48>–<71-88>, located at bottom of the screen. To view other Patch banks, touch <Pre1>–<Pre6>, <Int1>–<Int8>, located at either side of the screen.

5.Touch <OK>. The patch is selected and the PATCH LIST window closes.

Selecting Patches with Patch Palette

You can select patches of currently selected Patch Bank instantly by simply pressing NUMBER [1]–[8].

1. Make sure the PATCH TOP screen is displayed.

2. Press NUMBER [1]–[8] to select a patch. To switch between patch palette banks, hold down [BANK] and press NUMBER [1]–[8].

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Try Out the Sounds

Viewing Various Information

1.In the upper right of the screen, touch < >. A pulldown menu appears.

2.In the pulldown menu, touch <INFO>. The Information window appears.

3.This window shows the following information. Ver.: The VC-1’s program version

4.When you have finished viewing the information, press [EXIT] to close the window.

Enabling or Disabling the Beep Tone

You can specify whether or not a beep tone will be heard when you touch a valid point on the touch screen. At the factory setting, the beep tone will be sounded.

1.In the upper right of the screen, touch < >. A pulldown menu appears.

2.In the pulldown menu, touch <Beep> to add a check mark ( ). With this setting, the beep tone will be heard. If you perform the same procedure once again, the check mark will be cleared and the beep tone will no longer be heard.

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The performance controlling functions (we call them factors in this manual) in each Patch can be edited by taking the following procedure.

A patch consists of several Factors as show below.

fig.05-01e(PatchFactorImage)

		Tone Tune
		UPPER Tone
	Key Mode	Variations of	Tone	Output Mode
		Control Functions	Balance	(Reverb, etc.)

LOWER Tone

Tone Tune

Applying an Effect by Touching to the Pad

fig.05-02(Panel_TimeTripButton)

You can apply a variety of effects by touching your fingertip to the Time Trip pad located at the left side of the V-Synth’s front panel. The Time Trip Pad settings are saved with each patch. This means that you can create patches that contain Time Trip Pad settings you like.

1. Access the PATCH TOP Screen.

2.Choose the function that you want to control from the Time Trip pad, and press the TIME TRIP PAD button for that function.

	Button	Functions
	[TIME TRIP]	This provides the same effect as the D-50’s joystick (tone balance or partial balance).
	[ASSIGNABLE]	Apply the effect that is specified by each patch. (CTRL Setup; p. 26)
	[HOLD]	you can cause the effect to be held even after you take your finger off the Time Trip
		pad.

3.While you play the keyboard to produce sound, place your fingertip on the Time Trip pad and move your finger in the following way.

If [TIME TRIP] is on

Using the Time Trip Pad, the following two volume balance controls can be adjusted at the same time.

•Volume balance of the two Partial sounds of either Tone ; Upper or Lower.

•Volume balance of the Upper and the Lower tones.

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The tone for which the partial balance is to be controlled is selected using the Tone Select button. When you touch the Time Trip pad, the volume balance changes as shown below. Changing the partial balance creates huge changes in the tone, providing very distinctive effects.

UPPER volume increases,

LOWER volume decreases

Partial 1 decreases

Partial 1 increases Partial 2 increases

Partial 2 decreases

UPPER volume decreases,

LOWER volume increases

Tone Select button (On:pressed)

Applying an Effect by Passing Over the D Beam

The D Beam controller can be used simply by waving your hand over it. It can be used to apply various effects, depending on the function that is assigned to it. You can also create effects in which the sound changes instantaneously, in a way that would not be possible by operating a knob or the bender lever. The D Beam controller settings are saved with each patch. This means that you can create patches that contain D Beam settings you like.

1.Access the PATCH TOP Screen

2.Choose the function that you want to control from the D Beam controller, and press the D BEAM button for that function to turn on the D Beam controller.

Buttons Functions

[TIME TRIP]

This provides the same effect as that when, after the key is played, it is then pressed with even greater force. (Aftertouch)

[TIME]

This provides the same effect as that achieved by tilting the modulation level away from you. (Modulation)

[PITCH]

This provides the same effect as that achieved by tilting the pitch bend level to the left and right. (Pitch Bend)

[ASSIGNABLE]

Apply the effect that is specified by each patch. (“How to Make the Patch Factors” (p. 26))

3.While playing the keyboard to produce sound, place your hand over the D Beam, and slowly move it up and down.

4.To turn off the D Beam controller, once again press the button that you pressed in step 2, so its indicator goes out.

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Assigning Parameters to the Controllers

You can assign a variety of patch factors (p. 133), tone parameters (p. 134), and other settings to the V- Synth’s complement of controller sections, such as the Time Trip pad, the D Beam Controller, and the OSC1/OSC2 sections. This is referred to as the Control Setup. With intuitive editing of sound sources with the knobs and sliders and greater performance expression with the Time Trip Pad, you can use the D-50 in ways that go way beyond the original instrument.

	Controllers	Parameters
	TIME TRIP PAD, D BEAM, C2 Knob	MIDI Control Change Message
	OSC1, OSC2,	Patch Factor (p. 133)
		Tone Parameters (p. 134)
	COSM1, COSM2, TVA
		Partial Parameters (p. 135)
1. Access the PATCH TOP Screen.
2. Touch <CTRL SET> in the lower left of the screen. The CTRL			Value box; Selects the parameters assigned to
	SETUP window appears.	Cursor	the buttons and controllers.

3.Touch the Time Trip pad, D-Beam Controller, or other controller to which you want to assign the parameter. The display of that controller section expands in the screen. The screen features at this time function as follows.

Underline; Shows the button and controller functions.

4.When editing a parameter that requires you to specify a value, move the cursor to the value box of that parameter. Then modify the value by either turning the VALUE dial or pressing [INC/+] or

[DEC/-]. Parameters marked by can be controlled by specific CTRL Setup. For details on each parameter, refer to the corresponding reference page.

The on-screen keys have the following functions.

Keys

Functions

Switches the set of controllers to be

,enlarged in the display.

Displays the parameters to be assigned as a list.

Returns to the CTRL SET screen.

Restores the assigned parameters to their original factory condition.

5.When you have finished CTRL Setup, touch <OK> to close the CTRL Setup window.

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TIME TRIP PAD

ASSIGNABLE X	→ table 1 (p. 22)
ASSIGNABLE Y	→ table 1 (p. 22)

D BEAM

ASSIGNABLE L	→ table 1 (p. 22)
ASSIGNABLE R	→ table 1 (p. 22)
Sens L	→ 0–20
Sens R	→ 0–20

C2

C2	→ table 1 (p. 22)

table 1

You can control the following parameters.

Display	Parameters
Assignable Parameter - MIDI (p. 140)
M-Mod	MIDI Modulation
M-Vol	MIDI Volume
M-Hold	MIDI HOLD
M-After	MIDI Aftertouch
M-Bend+	MIDI Pitch Bend +
M-Bend-	MIDI Pitch Bend -

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PEDAL2

PEDAL2	→ Off, ToneBal, M-After, M-Mod
Display		Functions
Off		The VC-1 is NOT Controlled.
ToneBal		Controls the volume balance of the Upper
(Tone Balance)		and the Lower Tones.
M-After		Controls the Aftertouch effect.
(Aftertouch)
M-Mod		Controls the vibrato effect.
(Modulation)

OSC1, OSC2

OSC1 PITCH	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC1 TIME	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC1 FORMANT	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC1 LFO DP1	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC1 LFO DP2	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC1 LFO DP3	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC1 LFO RATE	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC1 LEVEL	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC2 PITCH	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC2 TIME	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC2 FORMANT	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC2 LFO DP1	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC2 LFO DP2	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC2 LFO DP3	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC2 LFO RATE	→ table 2 (p. 25)
OSC2 LEVEL	→ table 2 (p. 25)

COSM1, COSM2

COSM1 WIDTH	→ table 2 (p. 25)
COSM1 DETUNE	→ table 2 (p. 25)
COSM2 WIDTH	→ table 2 (p. 25)
COSM2 DETUNE	→ table 2 (p. 25)
TVA Attack	→ table 2 (p. 25)
TVA Decay	→ table 2 (p. 25)
TVA Sustain	→ table 2 (p. 25)
TVA Release	→ table 2 (p. 25)

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LIST (OSC1, OSC2, COSM1, COSM2 and TVA)

•Tone Parameters; The Tones (UPPER or LOWER) to be applied are specified with the Tone Select button.

•Partial Parameters; The Partials (L1, L2, L3 or L4) to be applied are specified with the Partial Select button.

Patch Factors

Tone Parameters

Partial Parameters

Page

Specify the Tones or the Partials to be applied

The partials to which the tone parameters assigned to the different knobs and sliders (OSC1, OSC2, COSM1, COSM2 and TVA) are applied are specified with the Tone Select button or the Partial Select button.

•Tone Parameters; The Tones (UPPER or LOWER) to be applied are specified with the Tone Select button.

•Partial Parameters; The Partials (L1, L2, L3 or L4) to be applied are specified with the Partial Select button.

Partial Select	UPPER
On On Off On	(Off)

LOWER

L1

L2

U1

U2

On

Off

(On)

(On)

(On)

(Off)

(On)

Tone Select

*The Tone Select or the Partial Select setting will be written by the Patch Write Procedure.

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table 2

You can control the following parameters.

	Display	Parameters
	PATCH TOP (p. 26)
	ToneBal	Tone Balance
	PATCH EDIT CONTRL (p. 28)
	BendRang	Bender Range
	AftrPB	Aftertouch Bend
		Range
	PortTime	Portamento Time
	PortMode	Portamento Mode
	PATCH EDIT OUTPUT (p. 29)
	Rev Bal	Reverb Balance
	TotalVol	Total Volume
	PATCH EDIT CHASE (p. 31)
	ChasLevl	Chase Level
	ChasTime	Chase Time
	PATCH EDIT TONE TUNE (p. 32)
	LowerKey	Lower Tone Key Shift
	UpperKey	Upper Tone Key Shift
	LowerTun	Lower Tone Fine Tune
	UpperTun	Upper Tone Fine Tune
	TONE COMMON STRUCT (p. 57)
	PartBal	Partial Balance
	TONE COMMON P-ENV (p. 58)
	PEnvVelo	P-ENV Velocity Range
	PEnvTKF	P-ENV Time
		Keyfollow
	PEnvT1	P-ENV Time 1
	PEnvT2	P-ENV Time 2
	PEnvT3	P-ENV Time 3
	PEnvT4	P-ENV Time 4
	PEnvL0	P-ENV Level 0
	PEnvL1	P-ENV Level 1
	PEnvL2	P-ENV Level 2
	PEnvSusL	P-ENV Sustain Level
	PEnvEndL	P-ENV End Level
	PModLFOD	P-Mod LFO Depth
	PModLevr	P-Mod Lever
	PModAftr	P-Mod Aftertouch
	TONE COMMON LFO (p. 60)
	LFO1Wave	LFO-1 Waveform
	LFO1Rate	LFO-1 Rate
	LFO1Dely	LFO-1 Delay Time
	LFO1Sync	LFO-1 Sync
	LFO2Wave	LFO-2 Waveform
	LFO2Rate	LFO-2 Rate
	LFO2Dely	LFO-2 Delay Time
	LFO2Sync	LFO-2 Sync
	LFO3Wave	LFO-3 Waveform
	LFO3Rate	LFO-3 Rate

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	Display	Parameters
	LFO3Dely	LFO-3 Delay Time
	LFO3Sync	LFO-3 Sync
	TONE COMMON EQ/CHORUS (p. 61)
	EQ Lg	Low EQ Gain
	EQ Hg	High EQ Gain
	ChorRate	Chorus Rate
	ChorDpth	Chorus Depth
	ChorBal	Chorus Balance
	TONE PARTIAL FORM (p. 64)
	Waveform	WG Waveform
	PCM No#	WG PCM Wave No.
	PW	WG Pulse Width
	PW Velo	WG PW Velocity
		Range
	PW Aftr	WG PW Aftertouch
		Range
	PW LFO	WG PW LFO Select
	PW LFOD	WG PW LFO Depth
	TONE PARTIAL PITCH (p. 66)
	PichCors	WG Pitch Coarse
	PichFine	WG Pitch Fine
	PichKF	WG Pitch Keyfollow
	PichLFO	WG Mod LFO Mode
	PichENV	WG Mod P-ENV
		Mode
	PichBend	WG Mod Bend Mode
	TONE PARTIAL TVF (p. 68)
	TVF Freq	TVF Cutoff Frequency
	TVF Reso	TVF Resonance
	TVF KF	TVF Keyfollow
	TVF BP	TVF Bias Point/Dir
	TVF Blvl	TVF Bias Level
	TVFDpth	TVF ENV Depth
	TVFVelo	TVF ENV Velocity
		Range
	TVF DKF	TVF ENV Depth
		Keyfollow
	TVF TKF	TVF ENV Time
		Keyfollow
	TVF T1	TVF ENV Time 1
	TVF T2	TVF ENV Time 2
	TVF T3	TVF ENV Time 3
	TVF T4	TVF ENV Time 4
	TVF T5	TVF ENV Time 5
	TVF L1	TVF ENV Level 1
	TVF L2	TVF ENV Level 2
	TVF L3	TVF ENV Level 3
	TVF SusL	TVF ENV Sustain
		Level
	TVF EndL	TVF ENV End Level

	Display	Parameters
	TONE PARTIAL TVA (p. 73)
	TVA Levl	TVA Level
	TVA Velo	TVA Velocity Range
	TVA BP	TVA Bias Point/Dir
	TVA Blvl	TVA Bias Level
	TVA Velo	TVA ENV Velocity
		Folw
	TVA TKF	TVA ENV Time
		Keyfollow
	TVA T1	TVA ENV Time 1
	TVA T2	TVA ENV Time 2
	TVA T3	TVA ENV Time 3
	TVA T4	TVA ENV Time 4
	TVA T5	TVA ENV Time 5
	TVA L1	TVA ENV Level 1
	TVA L2	TVA ENV Level 2
	TVA L3	TVA ENV Level 3
	TVA SusL	TVA ENV Sustain
		Level
	TVA EndL	TVA ENV End Level
	TONE PARTIAL MOD (p. 76)
	TVF LFO	TVF Mod LFO Select
	TVF LFOD	TVF Mod LFO Depth
	TVF Aftr	TVF Mod Aftertouch
		Range
	TVA LFO	TVA Mod LFO Select
	TVA LFOD	TVA Mod LFO Depth
	TVA Aftr	TVA Mod Aftertouch
		Range

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How to Make the Patch Factors

The Display shows several Factors at a time. If necessary, Scroll up or down the Display to find the Factor to be edited. (Patch Parameters; p. 26)

1.Access the PATCH TOP Screen.

2.Touch <PATCH EDIT> at the bottom of the screen.

3.Touch one of the tabs in the left of the screen to select the desired editing screen.

<CONTRL>: Control Edit, Portamento Edit (p. 28)

<OUTPUT>: Output Mode (p. 29)

<CHASE>:	Chase Edit (p. 31)
<TONE TUNE>:	Tone Tune (p. 32)
<MIDI>:	MIDI function (p. 32)

4.When editing a parameter that requires you to specify a value,

move the cursor to the value box of that parameter. Then modify the value by either turning the VALUE dial or pressing [INC/+] or [DEC/-].

5.Repeat steps 3–4 to set patch factors.

6.If you wish to save the changes you’ve made, perform the Save operation (p. 34). If you do not wish to save changes, press [EXIT] to return to the PATCH TOP screen. If you return to the PATCH TOP screen without saving, the display will indicate “EDITED,” reminding you that the patch settings have been modified.

*If you turn off the power or select a different patch while the display indicates “EDITED,” your edited patch will be lost.

Settings Common to All Screens

UPPER/LOWER (Tone Select Button)

You can select the tone to be controlled, upper tone, lower tone or both tone, with the Time Trip Pad.

KEY MODE

Key Mode refers to the Upper and Lower Tones are played on the keyboard.

Value: WHOLE, DUAL, SPLIT, SEP, WHOL-S, DUAL-S, SPL-US,

SPL-LS, SEP-S

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Display	Description
WHOLE	Upper Tone can be played in 16 voice polyphony
DUAL	Both Upper and Lower Tones are played by each key in 8 voices polyphony.
	The Split mode divides the keyboard into upper and lower sections, where two
SPLIT	different Tones can be played in 8 voices polyphony. That is, the VC-1 works like
	two 8 voice synthesizers. The Split Point (where the keyboard is divided into two
	sections) is shown next to the Key Mode indication.
SEP	This mode is effective when an external MIDI device is controlling the VC-
(Separate)	1.(“MIDI Implementation” (p. 140))
WHOL-S	The Upper Tone is monophonic.
(Whole Solo)
DUAL-S	Both Upper and Lower Tones are monophonic.
(Dual Solo)
SPL-US	The Upper Tone is monophonic, and the Lower Tone is 8 voices polyphonic.
(Split Upper Solo)
SPL-LS	The Lower Tone is monophonic, and the Upper Tone is 8 voices polyphonic.
(Split Lower Solo)
SEP-S	This mode is effective when an external a MIDI device is controlling the VC-1.
(Separate Solo)	(“MIDI Implementation” (p. 140))

SPLIT

The Split Point can be changed as follows.

Value: C2–C7

C2–B2

C3–B3

C4–B4

C5–B5

C6–B6 C7

(middle C)

BALANCE (Tone Balance)

The volume balance of the Upper and the Lower Tone can be change.

Value: 0–100

CHASE (Chase Button)

Switches the Chase function on and off. Touch the button once to switch the function on; touch it again to switch the function off again.

Value: OFF, ON

PORTAMENTO (Portamento Button)

Switches the Portamento function on and off. Portamento is a slide from one pitch to another, and is often used for violin performance. Touch the button once to switch the function on; touch it again to switch the function off again.

Value: OFF, ON

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CONTROL

Patch Controls determine how the Control Functions actually affect the Upper and the Lower Tones.

Bend (Bender Range)

This sets the variable range of the pitch change caused by moving the Bender lever fight and left. The variable range set here may result differently depending on the setting of the Tone Parameter Bender Mode (p. 67).

Value: 0–12

AfterPB (Aftertouch, Pitch Bender)

This sets the sensitivity of the aftertouch effect on pitch. Higher

values mean higher sensitivity. A Minus setting decreases the pitch, and a plus setting increases it.

Value: -12–+12

Hold (Hold Mode)

This selects the Tone that on the Pedal Hold effect. When the Key mode is Whole, Pedal Hold always works whichever of the above three modes may be selected.

Value: U, L, UL

Time (Portamento Time)

Display	Function
U	Works on the Upper Tone.
L	Works on the Lower Tone.
UL	Works on the both Tones.

This sets the portamento time from one note to another. Higher values make the time longer.

Value: 0–100

Mode (Portamento Mode)

This selects the Tone that should take on the Portamento effect. When the Key Mode is Whole, Portamento always works whichever of the above three modes may be selected.

Value: U, L, UL

*Even when Portamento is set to ON, the Portamento ON/OFF message sent from an external device can change the settings of Portamento.

Display	Function
U	Works on the Upper Tone.
L	Works on the Lower Tone.
UL	Works on the both Tones.

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OUTPUT (Output Mode)

The Output Mode determines how the Tones take on the reverb effect, and how the Tones appear at the outputs.

A sound reverberated in an acoustic environment consists of three parts. First, you hear the direct sound as it travels from the source outward. Next the early reflection resounds once, or several time, from the walls, ceiling ,and floor. Finally, you hear the reverberated sound as it reflects many times in the environment.

Reverb Sound

Direct Sound

Sound Generator

Listener

Mode (Output Mode)

Selects one of the following four output modes.

Value: 1–4

Display	Function
	Stereo reverb works on the mixed sound of Upper and Lower Tones, and id
	sent out in stereo.
	The Mixture of Upper and Lower takes on stereo reverb, and the direct sound
	is sent out separately for Upper and Lower.
	Only the Upper Tone takes on reverb. Upper and lower Tones are sent out
	separately.
	Only the Lower Tone takes on reverb, Upper and Lower Tones are sent out
	separately.

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RevType (Reverb Type)

Selects one of the 32-reverb types.

Value: 1–32

Display	Description
1	Small Hall
2	Medium Hall
3	Large Hall
4	Chapel
5	Box
6	Small Metal Room
7	Small Room
8	Medium Room
9	Medium Large Room
10	Large Room
11	Single Delay (102 ms)
12	Cross Delay (180 ms)
13	Cross Delay (224 ms)
14	Cross Delay(148–296 ms)
15	Short Gate (200 ms)
16	Long Gate (480 ms)

Display	Description
17	Bright Hall
18	Large Cave
19	Steel Pan
20	Delay (248 ms)
21	Delay (338 ms)
22	Cross Delay (157 ms)
23	Cross Delay (252 ms)
24	Cross Delay (274–137 ms)
25	Gate Reverb
26	Reverse Gate (360 ms)
27	Reverse Gate (480 ms)
28	Slap Back
29	Slap Back
30	Slap Back
31	Twisted Space
32	Space

*The reverb types 17–32 in individual banks can be used only with the patches (64 patches) contained in that bank. Reverb types from a bank other than the internal banks (any from 1 through 32) can be copied to a reverb type in the internal banks (any from 17 through 32).

Revbal (Reverb Balance)

Sets the volume of the reverb and direct sounds.

Value: 0–100

Display	Function
100	The volume of the reverb sound = maximum, the volume of the direct sound = 0.
0	The volume of the reverb sound = 0, the volume of the direct sound = maximum.

Vol (Total Volume)

Sets the volume of both tones, and therefore adjusts the volume difference between Patches.

Value: 0–100

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