Roland W-50 User Manual
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FEATURES
High-Quality Sounds
•
A wealth of
Whether it be
acoustic
them
16-Part
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The W-50
capable of taking full
bined with a
range of
General MIDI/GS Support
•
The W-50
System and Roland's GS
complies with the
be
56-Voice Polyphony
•
The GS
Organ Sound Generator
56
posal, you should be
orchestrations.
• Four Key Modes
The W-50
Split,
unit's
to sounds.
and congratulations on your
seasoned
c an easily
Preset Tones and
professional.
be
certain
that
to come, please
rich organ
used
you
sounds or synthesized
Multi-Timbral Capability
is
16 Part
a
sequencer or
compositional
is compatible with both
reproduced accurately on
multi-timbral synthesizer
advantage ot MIDI. When
performance
and
Format. Any music data that
General MIDI
Sound Generator produces
provides another 28
polyphonic notes. With this
able
to
offers a total of
Octavel,
creative possibilities and
and
four different key modes:
Octave 2.
sounds, strikingly
computer, it otters
create some
choice ot the Roland/RODGERS
and
sounds
to create ensemble
t\rv 1'amiliar with
take the time
Drum Sets
sounds, the W-50
the General MIDI
every outstanding leature this unit otters, and to
to read through
are provided.
realistic
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possibilities.
System/GS Format can
this unit.
28 voices, while the
for
a
many voices at your dis-
really incredible
These can enhance the
allow you to add 'fatness'
W-50.
easy-to-use controls, the W-50 is
its
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by making use ot its multi-timbral
ts,
this manual.
• Easy Operation
The unit's buttons and
allow
easy access to its
has
thai is
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broad
total of
Dual,
enhancing operational
c ontrol
Performance Button
•
The PERFORMANCE button
taneous changes in the
formance function).
Realtime
•
The W-50 is equipped
controllers. They allow you to apply realtime
MIDI
expression to song data.
'Minus-One' Playback
•
This feature allows you to mute
mance data
played
part yourself.
SMF Player
•
The W-50 is equipped
ports Standard
providing playback of what
it
50,
can
other device.
sure
satistv most
to
capabilities
be assured ot continuing
sliders
have
everyone;
all
been designed to
sounds and functions. While
they allow direct, immediate
ease,
over
by
sound editing process.
the
can
W-50's settings
Control
MIDI
with three sliders which act as
(whether it has arrived
the SMF Player
on the W-50)
with an SMF Player which sup-
be used to obtain
convenient per-
(a
any
part in the
MIDI IN or is
at
and then
MIDI Files. This means that in addition to
has been recorded on the W-
also playback music data created on some
Irom
sat-
instan-
perfor-
play that
Concerning
interest of simplicity, this
In the
below
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Words
For
example,
TONE GROUP 1
•
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PARAMETER
or the cither of such buttons,
the situation.
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rights reserved. No
explain the instrument's
help
to
numbers
or
with Bold indicate panel buttons.
PRESET
indicates
symbols
arrow
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refers
it
part of
Symbols
Used
manual uses the
operation:
the Preset button, whereas
to
the button for Tone Group 1
appear, such as PART
that
means
you should
whichever
this publication may
appropriate for
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Be
any
of
electric shock.
or
only the
other AC adaptor could result in damage,
AC adaptor supplied
with the unit.
malfunction,
Use
Power Supply
Before connecting this unit
•
power to all units; this will help
function.
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with anv
device th.it will generate line noise;
variable lighting system
for
• The power requirement for this unit is indicated on its
nameplate
installation meets this requirement.
Avoid damaging the power cord; do not Men on it, olace
•
heavy objects on
When disconnecting the AC adaptor from the power outlet,
•
grasp the plug
If the unit is to
•
time,
(rear panel).
it,
etc.
itself; never
remain
unplug the power cord.
Placement
not subject the unit
• Do
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Avoid using or storing the
unit in dusty
high levels
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or
•
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
device may interfere with radio and television recep-
• This
tion. Do
Observe the following when using the W-50's disk drive.
•
further
For
ODo
magnetic field
Olnstall
ODo
drive is
or humid
of vibration.
not use this device in the vicinity of such
details, refer to "Before Using
not place the unit near devices that
the unit on
move
not
operating.
to
loudspeakers).
(eg.,
solid, level surface.
a
the unit or subject it to vibration
other deuces, turn oil the
to
present
damage or mal-
electric motor or
an
example.
Ensure that the voltage in
pull on the
cord.
your
unused for an extended period of
temperature extremes (eg., direct
areas,
or
areas that
are
other
Disks".
produce
subject
equipment
receivers.
strong
a
while
the
Maintenance
For r\ervd.i\
•
one that has
stubborn dirt,
Afterwards, lie
dry
loth.
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•
kind,
mation.
Additional Precautions
Protect
•
not allow
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unit. In
immediately.
possible.
Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
•
A small amount
•
normal
• Before using the unit in
to
ified service personnel.
Should
•
problem,
service
• A small amount of
normal
ing
( leaning wipe the unit with
been slightly
dampened ui'h
use a mild,
sure to wipe the unit
benzene, thinners, ah oho!
use
to avoid the possibility ol
I he unit Irom strong impact.
objects or liquids
the event of such an
Contact qualified
of heat
operation.
malfunction occur, or if
a
will rarliate from the
foreign country, consult with
a
non-abrasive
discoloration
01 an\ kind
occurrence,
service personnel
sott,
a
dry cloth or
water. To remove
detergent.
thoroughly
with
or solvents of any
and/or
to penetrate the
discontinue
unit during
you suspect there is
discontinue use immediately. Contact qualified
personnel
operation.
soon
as
as
noise may be
possible.
heard from the
display dur-
a
defor-
as soon
qual-
soft,
use
as
a
Memory Backup
I
This unit contains
ry circuits while
life of this battery is
untimely loss of memory
that
you change the battery
that the actual life of the battery
ical environment (especially
unit
is used. When it is time to
with
qualified service personnel.
(When
the battery
appear in the
possible
to avoid the loss of memory data.
battery which powers the unit's
a
main
the
years or more. However, to avoid
5
power is off. The
(AC)
it is strongly recommended
data,
every
years. Please
5
will
depend upon the phys-
temperature)
the
change the
becomes
display. Please change the
weak the following message
expected
be aware
in which the
battery, consult
battery
as soon as
memo-
the
will
•
Please be
be lost; when the unit is sent
chance
aware
that the contents
malfunction has occurred. Important
a
of memory
for repairs or
may at times
when
by
data should
some
be stored in another MIDI device (eg., a sequencer) or on
floppy disk, or written down on paper (if possible). During
repairs,
However,
due care is taken to
in certain cases (such as when circuitry related
memory itself is
possible
restore the
to
order), we regret that
out of
data.
avoid
loss
the
it may not be
of data.
to
Before Using
Handling
Install
•
vibration,
the installation falls
downward;
Avoid using
•
sation).
operation
the unit
temperature before operating.
To insert
•
will
click into place. To
ton firmly.
which is
Never
•
the drive
could result
Remove
•
down.
drive
the
the
unit
if the
35°.
the
High
of the
solid,
on a
unit must
within
unit in areas of high humidity
levels of
drive and/or damage floppy
has been transported, allow
a disk, push it gently
Do not use excessive
lodged in the
attempt
is operating (the indicator
to
any disk from the drive
drive
remove
to
both the disk
Disks
level
surface
in an area tree from
be installed
the
humidity can adversely affect
but
remove
floppy
a
and the drive.
at an angle, be sure
specified range: upward; 5
(eg., conden-
disks.
it
warm
to
firmly
into the
disk, press
a
force
to remove
disk from the drive
is brightly lit); damage
the f
lo room
drive it
li.C'T
before powering
the
When
but-
disk
a
while
up
Handling
Floppy
•
,
or
•
•
disks contain
magnetic recording
when
handling
ONever
CD
Do not
direct
touch
subject
sunlight in an
temperature
ODo not
such as those
Floppy
disks contain
the disk from
tab
be kept in the
"WRITE"
onto
1 B
All important
This
original
The identification
Should the
may
position only
the disk.
provides
disk(s) be lost or
be difficult to remove
Floppy
a magnetic
tape). Please observe
floppy disks;
the magnetic:
floppy disks
range: 10
expose floppy
generated
accidental erasure.
"PROTECT"
Rear side of
i
Write Protect Tab
data should
a complete duplicate
label should
label come loose while
medium inside the disk.
enclosed vehicle). Recommended
to
50°C.
disks to
by loudspeakers.
a "write
protect"
when
the disk
WRITE
PROTECT
be copied
damaged.
the disk.
Disks
storage medium
to temperature extremes
strong
tab which can protect
It is
recommended
position and moved
you wish to write new
(can write
(prevents writing
onto backup disk(s).
of the data
be firmly
the disk is
(much like
the following
magnetic;
new data onto disk)
to the disk)
should the
fixed to the disk.
in the drive, it
(eg.,
fields,
that the
to the
data
in r
Panel
Descriptions
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ragi
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About The
SMF Player
Play
some
Getting
Turning
Demo
Ready
Song
music
ON the Power
Playback
Song Names/Composer
on your W-50
Profiles
W-50 Overview
About Parts
The W-50 is
Playing the W-50
About Tones
Preset Tones
User Tones
About Drum
Preset
About
Organ Tones
Preset and
Convenient
Effects
Transpose
Solo/Portamento
Bender/Modulation
Functions
Convenient
About
Creating
Original Tones
Tone
About the
Storing
Creating Your
Storing
Altering the W-50's
Making Changes in
to the W-50's As
Altering
Note on using the
Instantly Changing the
Lessons Using Music Data
Obtaining Real-Time Control Over
Getting More Out of Your Instrument
When
Playing Live
About
Restoring
Saving
About
Using MIDI
the Original Settings
the
Saving
the
MIDI Connectors on
a Multi-Timbral
Sets
and User
Performance
Drum
Sets
User Organ Tones
Features
Lever
for Live
Each Key Mode
Editing
Parameters That
Edited Tones
Own Drum
Edited Drum
Sets
Sets
Settings
Settings Common
A Whole
Settings For Individual
Organ
W-50's
Using Desktop Music Systems
Maximum Polyphony and Part
W-50's Data
to
for
the
GS
Select
Sounds on the W-50
Sound Generator
Settings
12
13
14
14
15
16
Synthesizer
16
16
19
20
20
22
22
24
24
24
25
26
Performances 27
27
30
30
Can Be Edited
31
32
33
34
35
35
Parts
41
Sound Generator 45
Settings 46
47
an External Device. ..49
50
50
53
Priority 54
55
56
57
the W-50
58
59
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Disk Playback
About the Display
Playback
Program Playback
Playing
Playing
Playing Your
Recording
Setting The
Individual
Songs Many Times
Repeating
of
a Song (Block Repeat
Songs (Single Playback)
a Specified Section
Own Song
Before
you begin recording
Recording
Into the W-50
Song Data from
Playback Functions
Data
Copying Song Data
Synchronized
Synchronize
Synchronize
Controlling Play/Stop
Playback with
other devices
the W-50 to other
MIDI Device
Conversion
Processing for
Forward/Backward
MIDI
Update
Other Settings
Reference
The
General MIDI System and
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Tone Chart
Drum
Set Chart
Parameter
About Roland Exclusive
MIDI Implementation
MIDI Implementation Chart
Topical Index
Index
Specifications
List
Messages
(Repeat Playback)
(Block)
Playback)
Another Device
Other MIDI Devices.
to the W-50 73
devices
from an External
High-Speed
Format
GS
62
62
62
64
65
66
66
68
69
69
70
71
72
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73
74
75
76
77
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81
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86
88
89
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A. SMF Player Section
) DISPLAY
While the indicator on this button
is lit, the information
shown in the display will be concerned with the
Player section.
3SONG
Used to select the song to
) CLEAR
Pressed to cancel a setting.
OSET
Pressed to
TEMPO
3
Adjusts
confirm
the playback
a setting.
tempo.
be
played.
O PROGRAM
Used to
OSINGLE
Used to
arrange
play
a
the order in which songs are
single song.
to be
O REPEAT
Pressed to have songs repeated.
O FWD
With this
button you can
fast-forward through
OBWD
Press this
PAUSE
O
Pressed to momentarily
3 STOP
Pressed to stop song playback.
OPLAY
Pressed to start
OREC
Pressed to begin recording.
button to move backard through a song.
song playback.
pause
song playback.
a song.
ESK#
SMF
played.
B. VOLUME
Adjusts the volume
jacks
as
Data Entry
C.
Used
to
TER to select
VALUE
be conveniently
whereas the
D. EDIT PALETTE
The
EDIT PALETTE sliders are
ment sounds).
to select
PALETTE slider
Slider
of sound output from
well
as from the PHONES jack.
Section
change
the values of parameters.
the parameter that is to be altered, then
/VALUE slider to change its value.
used to
buttons are great
make broad
Section
VIBRATO
the parameter type. Then
to adjust the
/
E. TRANSPOSE
Switches
can
F.
SOLO/PORTAMENTO
Turns On/Off
sounds). While
While using
made between
mento effect.
transposition On/Off. The amount of transposition
be set while TRANSPOSE
Solo feature (allows
the
the indicator is lit, one note plays
this feature, a
each note played, thus providing
The portamento time
SOLO/PORTAMENTO is pressed
MINUS
G.
Allows
rently
the SMF Player
only
H. EFFECT
CHORUS
These buttons
When ON,
ONE
you to mute what would normally
selected Part,
by using the keyboard.
Section
REVERB
/
are used to
the indicator will light.
be
having
by
ignored.
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can
changes in a value,
for
making finer adjustments.
used to edit Tones (instru-
FILTER / ENVELOPE are used
vou can use the
value.
pressed.
is
play using single
smooth
transition in pitch is
can be set
play for the cur-
data from
That part can then
turn Chorus
MIDI
or
Reverb
EDIT
time.
at a
porta-
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while
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parameter sellings.
KEY MODE Section
J.
Used to
for
Information such
turn
On/Olf the
selected Key Mode will light). While
the
the current!',
as
desired
Ke\
Mode
down, the Split Point can be set.
K.
ORGAN
When this button indicator
Generator will
Sound
be available.
lit,
the
sounds
is
L. PRESET
Pressed
to
select
preset Tone or Drum
a
Set.
M. USER
Pressed to select a Tone or Drum Set that has been edited.
PERFORMANCE
N.
Pressed in combination with a
Performance.
Number
,-
J'
;
•lecled
(the indicator
SPLIT is held
on the Organ
button to select
S. MIDI/MIDI
Used to
W-50
T. CONTROL/CONTROL
Used
the various parameters for each Part.
MASTER
U.
When this
tings for the unit's overall functions. When the indicator is
dark, it
altered
be
V.
WRITE
Pressed
Area,
'Performance.'
W. TONE
a
Used to select among
Piano, Chromatic Percussion,
the MIDI parameters;
set
whole
as a
to
adjust the display's
button's indicator is lit, it is used to make set-
is used to make settings for the functions
on an individual Part basis.
store
to
well
as
GROUP 1
and those for each Part.
contrast and
an edited
as to store
Tone or Drum
all of the W-50's settings
—
16
16 Tone Groups, including
the
etc.
both those affecting the
make settings
for
which can
Set
into
the
User
as a
PART
O.
Pressed to
switch
among the 16 Parts available.
P. LEVEL/LEVEL
Pressed to adjust the instrument's overall volume as well
that of each Part.
TUNE/PAN
Q.
Pressed to
adjust the
to
adjust the standard
panning for
each Part.
pitch for
the instrument
R. EFFECT/EFFECT
Used to
Reverb.
make the settings
for
the two effects:
Chorus and
and
NUMBER
U.
Provide for
Group. They are also
as
Performance, hold down
PERFORMANCE
1—8
selection among the eight Tones within a Tone
used to
select Drum Sets. To select a
NUMBER
a
1
while pressing
—8
X. DRUM1/DRUM2
Pressed
the W-50, two
Y. VARIATION
When
Group and Number
Variation.
transform
to
Drum Sets can be used
a Variation
exists
particular Part into
a
for a Tone specified with the Tone
buttons,
press this button
Drum Part. On
a
simultaneously.
to call up
the
<
SIDE PANEL
A. Disk Drive
The
disk drive uses
the lower right
at
>
inch,
3.5
of the disk insertion
2DD floppy
slot.
disks. To
remove
She disk,
press the
eject button
located
<
REAR PANEL >
B. Bender/Modulation
This lever allows
you to raise or
Lever
lower the
pitch of, or
add vibrato
to, the notes
you play.
MIDI
C.
Allow
with
D.
HOLD
Accepts
(DP-2,
you to turn
Connectors
you
to use MIDI cables
other MIDI-equipped
PEDAL
connection
BOSS FS-5U
On/Off the Hold effect.
E. PHONES
Accepts
20/80/120). Even with
still
connection
be output from
Jack
units.
Jock
of an
optionally available
or the like).
of
headphones
headphones
the
OUTPUT
to connect this
pedal switch
The pedal will
(such
connected, sound will
jacks.
as
Roland's
instrument
then allow
RH-
F.
OUTPUT Jocks
Provide
be connected
G.
The
protect the plug
H. AC
Accepts
I. Power
Turns
output of the
Cord
Hook
adaptor cord
Adaptor
connection
the unit ON
Switch
to
an
amplifier
should
from
Jack
of the
and OFF.
instrument's
or mixer.
be looped
accidental
supplied AC
sounds.
disconnection.
These jacks
around this
adaptor.
hook
can
to
10
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yi
Q
Play
on
some
your
Q
music
W-50
a
Before playing your W-50, you will need lo connect it
speakers. Before making such connections, make
as well as on all other equipment.
set at the lowest possible
could result from
Following
the noise produced
illustration below, connect
the
level. This way, you
Additionally, make sure to have the
when making connections or turning power on.
the W-50 with your
sure
can prevent damage
with other equipment, such as an amplifier
you
have the
power switch turned OFF on this unit,
volume on your amplifier
speakers
to
external devices.
or other equipment that
and
or mixer
Pedal switch (DP-2.
About the
» About
These jacks
unit. In
play in monaural,
sette
*
Pedal switches,
*
Please use
products
AC Adaptor
the OUTPUT
provide
order to
player, remove the adaptor
only Roland or BOSS
from another
DP-6)
Jacks
of the sound signals.
output
the most out of
get
your W-50,
however, use the L (MONO)
plug from the supplied cable.
MIDI cables, and stereo
pedal switches. The unit may
manufacturer.
Monitor speakers, Stereo set etc.
only the supplied AC
Use
adaptor can cause
adaptor cord should be
to the left of the
tion. This
pulled out while you
They can
stereo
a
jack. When connecting to
prevents the cord from being
connected to
be
output
headphones are all options
not operate
adaptor. Use of any other
malfunctions
or electric shock. The
looped around the hook
POWER switch, as
are playing.
shown in the illustra-
an amplifier
is definitely
recommended. If you wish to
your home stereo
available from your Roland
satisfactorily if
accidentally
or mixer,
or radio-cas-
retailer,
substitute
you
located
other
or
AC
12
Turning
ON the
Once till
Power
connections ha\e
been completed,
power
up
the
system
in
the following order:
4^P
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^5^
Turn on the W-50.
Turn on the
Set the volume
can
You
When you're
*
Due to its circuitry protection feature, this instrument requires
bclorc
power
the mixer
to
control on each
now play the keyboard, and confirm that sound is produced.
finished
it is read\ to:
playing, power down the
(jpcration.
and/or
unit
to an
amplifier.
appropriate
in
system
the
level.
reverse
order.
few seconds immediately
a
after
power
up
13
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The
W-50 has two demonstration
rior
capabilities.
songs
stored in memory
which clearly
demonstrate the
instrument's
supe-
4
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fo hear these
Press
The following will
demo semi's, follow
LEVEL+PAN.
appear in
Use PARAMETER A/T
If
you do not make this selection,
Press
Press
VALUE
VALUE
start
to
T
to
stop playback.
To exit the ROM Play
The previous display
"During
*
demo song playback
any affect.
No
performance data from
will reappear.
this
the display:
to select
the
song
mode,
none
these
demonstration
procedure:
the desired
unit will play all songs,
playback.
once again
of the instrument's
press LEVEL+PAN.
songs Is
song.
one after
controls
output
the other.
(except for
from
MIDI
the VOLUME
OUT.
slider) will have
14
Song
Names/Composer
River
Jordan
Aria's
Dance
Music
began playing
Jeff
acts in Las Vegas
began performing, arranging,
Carter,
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Note:
These demo songs
ment
and
form without the
The following provides
Lams
by Jeff
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the piano
—
including
Sam Phillips and Phil
the
personal
enjoyment
permission of
Profiles
MARANATHAIMUSIC
at the age of eight
the off-Broadway
writing
and producing
Keaggy.
are protected
helpful
by copyright and are
instrument's
of the
the copyright holder.
information
and
14 was
by
production of "Crease."
for artists
intended
owner.
These songs
allow
to
you to get
performing
After
such as Donna
solely for the
cannot
know
to
your W-50
in a variety of
moving
Summer,
demonstration
be copied or transcribed
lounge and
to Los Angeles he
Rita Coolidge, Nell
better.
stage
of this instru-
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section
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lever
allows
(available
GS
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The
phonic notes.
most
Organ
•
The Organ
This
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This
and record
practice with
separately]
Sound
GS Sound
c ommorcially
Sound
assures vou
Player
section
ornbines
a keyboard, sound
Section
allows tor
small
playing
controls
the pitch
amounts of pitch
is connected,
music while
Generating Section
Generator is
Additionally,
available
multi-timbral,
since it
General
Generator Section
Sound
Section
allows
what
recorded
Generator
will
you to
you
is 7-Part
obtain some reallv
play
play
on the instrument.
accompaniment.
generator,
,\\)i.\
volume
fluctuation
it c an Ire
supports the
MIDI/GS
multi-timbral,
luxuriant
commercially
and
a collection of
also
adding expression.
ot I he
notes
to
applied to
be
used to
and provides
sustain the notes
16 Parts.
General MIDI
compatible music rlata.
and is capable
organ sounds.
available music,
Additionally,
the Minus-One
produced
the notes.
Il is capable
SvstenVGS
of providing
data in the
controllers
while
the
Additionally,
that are
plaved.
Format,
SMF
function
(such
as sliders).
BENDER/MODI
once
a hold pedal
of providing
it will reliably
up
to 28 polyphonic
(Standard MIDI Filei
(•*
p.
to
up
47) allows
LATION
28 poly-
pla\ back
notes.
format,
vou to
15
The W-50
is
Multi-Timbral Synthesizer
a
The W-50 is
instrument sounds at the same time. Parts
tra
band. Each 'Pari'
or
W-50 is able
16-Part multi-timbral synthesizer. This means that it can
a
different sound to produce an individual musical
that could include
to plav
can use a
^n ensemble
can
be
likened
up
produce
the individual players that make
to
to
different instruments.
16
multiple number
a
an orches-
up
part. In other words, the
oi
• Using the W-50
Multi-timhral synthesizers are ideal tor
duce
tions.
Adrlilionalh
system 'GS
For
Using
•
Playing
the W-50 for Live Performances
There
Parts and c reate an ensemble
use one
fact that
instances where vou
Note
features
For more
the W-50
The
Generator .
various
large
a
The Organ Sound Generator provides another set of sounds, a
which
order to make any of these Tones or Drum Sets
In
Only those sounds
sequencer.
Both Tones and
as a
The W-50
which these Drum Sets
As Part of
impressive multi-instrument
She
Sun e
more
are probable
also that
W-50
are
"Norma! Part."
W-50 can provide 16 Parts, e\en complex orchestrations can
since
.
it supports the
Formal
music
data.
information about
not many occasions where you would need to
['art
at a lime, and change to a different one depending on the music.
the
instrument is multi-timbral may not really seem that important.
can enhance what you play by making
a multiple number of Parts can be used automatically with some of
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mtormahon
is
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a<
number ol percussive
ailed "Organ
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allows
about playing live, please reter to "Playing Live"
equipped
with
GS Sound Generator essentially
(sue h
as piano,
Tones."
which
Drum
Sets can be assigned to
you to use
have
DTMS (Desktop
a
as the
use
musical pieces without being bothered
Music System)
generating
sound
unit for a
by a
DTMS. You can
be
General MIDI Svstem/GS
DTMS, please
effect
refer
when playing live on
"When Using
to
Format, it can be used to play
Desktop
stage.
Music Systems"
simultaneously
At such times
When playing this way,
However, there are numerous
effective
two sound generating units,
provides
organ and guitar) and synthesizer sounds. In addition, it can
which are grouped together into what are known as "Drum Sets."
sounds,
have been
two
been assigned
assigned
Drum Sets
to a
Parts. A Part
at the same time (Drum Set 1 and
are referred
what are called "Tones,"
available
particular Part can be played using the
to as
Sound Generator and an
a GS
quintessential collection of 16 organ sounds
for play, you
which
to
a
the "Drum 1 Part" and "Drum 2
the multi-timbral
use of
(•"
53).
p.
need
to first
Tone has been assigned is
easily pro-
connec-
lot of extra
cable
handled with relative
General
(«"
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multiple number
use a
will probably
you
capabilities.
the
W-50's
perlormanc e
Organ Sound
which are
assign them
Drum
Set 2).
collection ol
a
also generate
to
keyboard or
referred to
The Parts (o
Part."
ease.
MIDI
want to
the
Part.
a
ol
a
16
Selecting
4^P
the Part to be Played
Press PART
You can
view
Once selected,
For instructions
Part.
(*-
Sets"
20) and "About Organ Tones"
p.
The currently selected
Normally, only the Part that is shown in the display is heard by playing the keyboard.
ditions,
however, more than
When the Dual or Split Key mode is turned on
3
When the MIDI receive channels of several Parts
D
the Part currently shown in the Display
nel of
and select
**/
the display to confirm
will
you
be
on how to
on the Keyboard
Part from
a
which Part
able to use
one Part is played
the keyboard
select Tone
Part
(•"
and
p.
1
—16.
currently selected.
is
to play the
Tone
or
Drum
Drum Sets, refer to "About Tones"
22).
simultaneously.
(•"
27).
p.
(•"
are
set to the same
"Receive Channel").
42
p.
number
Set that
as
is assigned to
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the
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Capital
Tones
Tones
• Variation Tones
Contained
are interested
There are two
The
within the GS Sound
in and
types
Preset
Tones include all
226 Preset Tones are
There are two
kinds of Preset
try
them
of Tones:
provided.
Generator is
hear
out to
Preset
and User.
those
that were stored in the
Tones:
Capital Tones and Variation
a comprehensive
how they sound.
The
Preset Tones.
Its sound
(such as pianos
and special
tion are the
piano, organ
find
example,
Electric Piano,
All
Tones.
The other Tones
Tones) are
have essentially the
offer a different
The relationship
is as shown left. Note
number of
block shows the
(indicated
selection
GS Sound Generator when
Tones.
GS Sound Generator
palette includes
and guitars),
eiiects sounds.
128 "Capital Tones."
I
Capital
he
Tones are divided
and guitar.
selection
a
of related Tones,
the Piano Tone
and Harpsichord.
of the Tones in the white block
in a Tone Group
known as "Variation
same character
nuance.
between
that while some Tones
Variations, others
Capital Tones, while those above them
by the gray block) are the Variation Tones.
of Tones. Select those which
was manufactured
it
comes with
a variety of acoustic instruments
as
varied collection ot
a
well
as many synthesized
you
An important part of this collec-
into 16 Tone Groups, such
Within each Tone Group
numbered from
1
you
—8.
will
Group contains the Tones: Piano,
=
(16 x 8
Tones." The Variation Tones
as
Capital Tones and Variation Tones
will have none at all. The white
1
are Capital
28)
(other than the Capital
the Capital Tones,
have
may
as
For
but
a
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Select the Tone Croup using TONE
Select
This procedure allows yon to
To select
When a Variation Tone
Number using NUMBER
the
select Capital Tones.
Variation Tone, you will need to
a
is
selected,
number of Variation Tones, press VARIATION enough times to select
finished selecting
"
Should
Capital
you
Tone remains selected.
As shown in the
Variation Tones, the indicator goes
press VARIATION when the
illustration below, the name of the selected Tone is shown in the
Group and settings for the Number
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Tones.
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using
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stored tor
Parts
ORGAN
Part
a
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responds
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2
3
4
5
6
7 Organ Part 7
8
9
10
11 Organ
12
13
14 Organ
15
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Organ Part 2
Organ Part
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Organ Part 5
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enhance the performance capabilities of
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switched On/Off on an
appears next to
Effects (PART)
The W-50
more
Chorus
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Adds greater spaciousness and 'fatness' to the
piano, organ and
Reverb
•
Creates the illusion that
is equipped with two effects processors which provide Chorus and Reverb. Both of the
impressive when
Turning Effects On/Off
(and alter the settings for) a number of
the instrument.
functions are turned On/Off with respect to the
individual Part basis.
which
items
string Tones.
can
a stereo output is used.
you're playing
he
switched On/Off
in a large
To turn Chorus ON,
allow
To
sound. It is particularly effective when
concert hall.
you to
with respect
press CHORUS. To turn
press REVERB. (The button
is on.)
Each time
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effect is
wish
to be
you
to change
press the button
the Chorus or Reverb type, or the
applied, refer to
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easily distinguish
to individual Parts.
indicator
the effect is turned On or Off.
whole, whereas others tan be
as a
between ihem, (PART)
applied
when the effect
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extent
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functions which
are
effects
electric
to
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to
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This function allows
The Transpose
the keyboard's playable
feature is convenient for situations such as
• Accommodating a
playing in
When
lo requests that the
tone, and play a
quickly accommodate
are already used to.
you
Also, you
keys when playing songs
Playing notes beyond the
•
can
The keyboard on
will want to play notes
you
find that
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range of notes.
there
band, the
a
song's key
major song
C
transpositions to allow you to
use
the W-50 has 61 keys (a
numerous sounds that ordinarily
are
range to be
vocalist's range/making songs in a
melody
changed. For example, you
be
in B flat major
such situations
that have
a
can often
by
large number of
move beyond the
instead. However,
changing the
shifted in semitone units.
those explained below:
may be required to lower the key by a
keyboard's range, and playing using the
conveniently use the fingering for the C
sharps or flats.
keyboard's range.
five-octave range). Understandably,
that are higher or lower in pitch
situations can
accommodated, since
be
are
than this range. Also, with Drum Sets you
beyond
difficult
range
that a
thanks
the reach of the W-50's
the keyboard can be set to access a
easier to play.
key
vocalist can handle, leading
the Transpose feature, you
to
major or A minor
there could
range.
be
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times when
whole
can
fingering
will
using the
broader
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Transpose ON/OFF
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When
you wish to turn transpose
and confirm
Each time
you press the button the effect is turned On or
that its
indicator
lit.
is
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TRANSPOSE
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the Amount
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will be shown
display will revert
Transpose is turned ON.
a setting of
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this
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so
can check the Transpose setting.
you
setting, the keyboard will
amount
shifted.
The
within
VALUE/VALUE slider
value is stored in memory.
amount,
by which
amount of
possible range of ± _
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be
the indicator
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keyboard's
the
transposition is
to set
transposed
on the
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range
in semitones,
set
;
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the amount
the same amount the
by
button will not light
set the
is
to
be
by
Solo/Portamento
This feature
woodwind
vides
a smooth transition in pitch between
Switching
Solo/Portamento On/Off
VIBRATO
FILTER
PORTAMENTO
(PART)
allows you to only
sounds (for example). At the same
TRANSPOSE
SOLO
play
one note
turn
To
Solo/Portamento
and confirm
Each time you press
*
When you are using
SOLO/PORTAMENTO
"This effect cannot
Octave
or
I
time-effective for playing single note solos or the brass +
at a
time, the
Portamento effect will
applied. This effect pro-
be
one key stroke and the next.
press SOLO/PORTAMENTO
ON,
that its indicator is
button the effect is
the
Drum Set, you will obtain no effect
a
turned on at the same time that you also have the
be
Octave 2 Key Modes
lit.
in effect.
turned
On or Off.
if
you press
25
Setting the
Portamento
Time
Acceptable
Values: off, 1
Perform
over which the pitch transition is
higher
time. When set
lurnecl
obtained.
-127
the steps below to set the amount of time
occur. 1
lo
value,
the
oil,
so only the Solo feature
longer
the
"OFF," the Portamento effect i<
to
the pilch
transition
will he
he
<^Hold down SOLO/PORTAMENTO
Portamento Time.
The following will
Release
You are then
SOLO/PORTAMENTO, and the Portamento Time is stored
returned to the previous display.
The next time Portamento is turned ON,
Bender/Modulation
mm
be shown in the display,
the same Portamento Time will he placed in effect.
Lever
When the pitch
the keyboard)
notes played. When
The lever
or simulate the breath
You will probably
cisely the effect you need.
*
Concerning the settings available for Bend Range (range
can
shifted)
be
CONTROL"
and
so you can check the Portamento Time setting.
VALUE/VALUE
use
slider to set the
in memory.
BENDER/MODULATION lever (located on the left side of
is moved
pushed forward, it causes a
can be used to express things such as string bending on a guitar,
techniques that
need to practice
Vibrato
and
(*
42, 44).
p.
left/right, it raises or lowers the pitch of the
to the
vibrato
effect to be added.
would occur with
with
the
Depth, refer to
lever
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a
while
a wind
until you
within which
Called
instrument.
pre-
get
pitch
Using
Up
26
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lone,
or
provides
to play
two
lour
Tones
different
layered
Key
Modes,
together.
which
These
allow
modes
you to alter
can
be most
the
type of
effectively
expression
used
when
applied
playing
to a
live.
Turning
About
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• Octave
• Dual
Key
Each
Modes
Key
1
Adds
ter.'
2
In
addition
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layers
assigned
When
sounds
to these
Dual is
ON/OFF
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whi<
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to
Octave
performance
Parts,
turned
ON,
this
1
,
data
you can
the
octave
setting
from
experiment
following
lower
adds
the
To turn
button
The mode
Only one
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Parts
in pitch
sounds
keyboard
with
will
appear
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active
are
to the
which
is
sent to
a wide
in the
ON
and
confirm
is
turned
mode
Key
selected.
currently
are two
two Parts.
variety
display:
a
Key
Mode,
that
On/Off
can
be selected
Mode
will
selected
octaves lower
By
of
combinations.
press
the
indicator
each
time the
on
remain ( )\
Tone.
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in pilch.
changing
the
button
at a time.
e\en when
makes
the Tones
appropriate
is lit.
is pressed.
different
the sound
or
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made for
the Tone.
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selection
the
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this
combination
using
for the
appears
selected
of
sounds.
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change
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using
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range
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of sounds
the Part
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for
which
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sound range of the keyboard, the
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modes use the
the instrument, you will need
ot
as am
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the
used simultaneously with Solo'Portamento.
two Paris
sequencer will
Liken into
at count when using a Key Mode.
2
shown in
to make sure
the display. When
correct effect may
that the
be placing.
using a sequencer
Parts
being played
Also, the
be
not
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The VV-50 allows
"Tone Editing."
Tone Editing
For ever\ Tone
belong to one of
nal Tone bv
The following
Editing Procedure
you lo create original
there are
three groups
altering the
explains how
values of these parameters.
Tones
by editing the settings for
8 parameters (settings) that control
(Vibrato/Filter/Envelope) depending
edit
to
the Tones contained in
the W-50.
existing Tones.
how the Tone
on what
This is known
will sound. These
they do. You can c re
parameters
an origi-
.ite
as
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Select the Tone
All Tones can
Select the parameter group
The indicator on the
Using the sliders, alter
Depending
Parameter Croup Parameters which
VIBRATO
you wish to edit.
be selected.
to be edited.
button which has been pressed
the value of the parameter.
on the group selected, the parameters
RATE (Vibrato Rate)
DEPTH (Vibrato Depth)
(Vibrato
DELAY
FILTER
CUTOFF FREQ (Cutoff Frequency)
RESO (Resonance)
ENVELOPE
*
Tone editing
Parameter
the
VALUE/VALUE
Once
shows that the Tone has
To return to
*
Note that your changes
switch
(*"
p.
can also be carried out using PARAMETER
Croup and the parameter using
slider.
the value
to a
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of
a
where
you were originally, press
different Tone. In ordertoretain
must
performed. This procedure
be
ATTACK (Attack)
DECAY
RELEASE (Release)
parameter
been edited.
to a
(Decay)
has been changed, the
Tone's
settings will automatically
will light.
which can be edited will change.
can be edited
Delay)
VALUE/VALUE
and
PARAMETER A/
indicator
V,
and make changes in
on PRESET/USER will start blinking. This
slider. In this
whichever button (RESET/USER) is blinking.
revert to their original values once you
the changes you make
stores the edited Tone at its own memory location.
Tone, the "Write Procedure"
to a
case,
value using
the
select
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