Roland Corporation MV-8800 Applications Guide

Screen Guide

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ese items are common

Common items in all screens

to all screens.

Screen title / F (Function) buttons area

This area shows information such as the screen name, current time, and song name.

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The title area and function buttons area are the same for all screens ( – ).

Explanation of each area

Screen name

The name of this screen.

Song number, song name/ Pattern number, Pattern name

In Song mode, this shows the number and name of the currently selected song (current song). In Pattern mode, this shows the number and name of the currently selected pattern (current pattern).

PadBank: (pad bank) number

This shows the pad bank number of the sound generator part you can play from the top panel VELOCITY PADS.

Sound Generator

Audio Phrase

Instrument part 01–06

Pattern 01–08

Pix jam 01–06

Target played by the velocity pads

This shows what the velocity pads are assigned to play.

Display

(A.Phrs) Audio phrase part

(Part01)–(Part16) Instrument part 1–16

(Ptrn) Pattern

(P.Jam) Pix jam

(Multi) Multi timber sampler mode

Range

01–32

Explanation

Slider:

This shows the name of the current function for the eight top panel sliders.

Value

Audio

Part1–8 Instrument part mixer 1–8 level sliders

Part9–16 Instrument part mixer 9–16 level sliders

AUX/In AUX, effect, audio phrase, and input mixer

Assign Assignable slider

Explanation

Audio mixer 1–8 level sliders

level sliders

Now: (now time)

This indicates the current location (measure/beat/tick) of the sequencer.

BPM (Beats Per Minute / tempo)

This indicates the tempo of the sequencer.

Scroll bar

Indicates the approximate portion of the data (horizontal) and track (vertical) list that are visible.

When “M” icon displays here, you can press [MENU] to display the MENU popup (e.g., p. 7) in the LCD.

F (function) buttons

The [F1] – [F5] buttons correspond to functions displayed at the bottom of the LCD.

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EDIT NAME popup

This screen lets you edit the name of a folder, file, library, pad, or track.

Explanation of each area

Popup name

The name of this popup. The popup name will depend on the type of name you are assigning.

Name

You can edit the name.

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For details on inputting characters, refer to “Inputting text” (Owner’s Manual; p. 33).

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Popup name

EDIT SAMPLE NAME

EDIT PARTIAL NAME Changes the partial name

EDIT PATCH NAME Changes the audio phrase name

EDIT PAD BANK NAME Changes the pad bank name

EDIT AUDIO PHRASE NAME

EDIT SONG NAME Changes the song name

EDIT MIDI CLIP NAME Changes the MIDI clip name

EDIT TRACK NAME Changes the track name

EDIT LOCATOR NAME Changes the locator name

EDIT MFX NAME Changes the MFX library name

EDIT DELAY/ CHORUS NAME

EDIT REVERB NAME Changes Reverb library name

EDIT MTK NAME Changes the MTK library name

EDIT VOLUME LABEL Changes the volume label

EDIT PATTEN NAME Changes the pattern name

EDIT FOLDER NAME * Changes the folder name

EDIT FILE NAME * Changes the file name

EDIT PROJECT NAME * Changes the project name

MIXDOWN FILE NAME * Changes the Mixdown file name

MASTERING FILE NAME * Changes the Mastering file name

Explanation

Changes the sample name

Changes the patch name

Changes Delay/Chorus library name

F-buttons

• [F1](History)

Displays the HISTORY popup. You can recall (and re-input) up to the ten most recent names you input in the EDIT NAME popup since turning on the power. Selects the name at the cursor in the history list then press [F5](Select).

• [F2](Insert Space)

Inserts a space at the cursor location.

• [F3](Delete)

Deletes the character at the cursor location. Characters at the right of the cursor will be moved forward to fill the gap.

• [F4](A➜a/a➜A)

Switches the character at the cursor location between uppercase and lowercase.

• [F5](OK) / [F5](Execute)

Finalizes the name and closes the EDIT NAME popup.

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When naming a file or folder (shown as * in the operation overview above), you cannot assign a name that already exists within the same folder.

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You cannot input the space character to the volume label. The space character will replace to the “_” (underscore).

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When the cursor is located at the first character, you can press the left cursor key to open the SELECT CATEGORY popup (p. 4). You can use this popup in the following popups.

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EDIT SAMPLE NAME popup

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EDIT PARTIAL NAME popup

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EDIT PATCH NAME popup

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EDIT AUDIO PHRASE NAME popup

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EDIT MIDI CLIP NAME popup

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SELECT CATEGORY popup

This popup lets you select a category.

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To access this screen

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Accesses the EDIT NAME popup (p. 3) ➜

(Only for EDIT SAMPLE NAME, EDIT PARTIAL NAME, EDIT PATCH NAME, EDIT AUDIO PHRASE NAME, and EDIT MIDI CLIP NAME.)

CURSOR [ ]

• [INSTRUMENTS] ➜ [F4](Library) ➜ [F3](Category)

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜ [F5](Seq Edit) ➜

MIDI track as the current track ➜ “Paste MIDI Clip...” ➜

[F5](Select) ➜ [F1](Category)

[MENU] ➜

• [PROJECT] ➜ move the cursor to the lower row of

icons ➜ “Category...” ➜

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Accesses the SAMPLE LIST popup (p. 130)

[F3](SmplMgr)➜ [MENU] ➜

[F5](Select)

Select

[F3](Category)

select a Select

➜

Explanation of each area

List

Displays a list of categories. The category name selected by the cursor is highlighted.

PAD BANKS popup

Here you can select pad banks.

Explanation of each area

Velocity pads

Shows the state of the current pads. Red-colored velocity pads have data recorded in them.

Pad bank list

Lists the names of the pad banks. The pad bank selected by the cursor is highlighted.

You can switch pad banks by using the VALUE dial or [INC]/[DEC].

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To access this screen

• [PADBANKS]

F-buttons

• [F1](Name)

Displays the EDIT NAME popup (p. 3), allowing you to name the pad bank.

• [F5](Close)

Closes the PAD BANKS popup (this popup).

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SELECT DRIVE popup

Here you can select the drive.

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To access this screen

• Press [F1](Select Drive) shown in various screens, etc.

Explanation of each area

Drive list

This area lists the drives that are installed in the MV-8800 (hard disk, CD-R/RW drive). The drive selected by the cursor is highlighted.

Icon

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The CD-ROM icon and Audio CD icon let you differentiate between types of media inserted in the drive.

Explanation

Hard disk drive

CD-ROM/Audio CD drive

F-button

• [F5](Select)

Selects the drive indicated by the cursor in the drive list.

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MENU popup / COMMAND popup

This page explains the operations that apply in common to any command or menu you access as a popup.

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To access this screen

• [MENU]

• Press [F5](Command) shown in various screens, etc.

F-buttons

• [F1](▲) / [F2](▼)

These buttons move the cursor between menu items or commands shown in the popup.

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You can also use [DEC]/[INC], the VALUE dial, or the cursor buttons to move the cursor.

• [F5](Select)

Executes the menu item or command that is selected by the cursor.

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You can also use [ENTER] buttons to execute the selected menu item or command.

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SONG

Here you can perform sequencer-related operations.

SONG screen

This is the basic screen where you play or record songs.

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To access this screen

• [SONG]

Explanation of each area

Now time

This indicates the current location (measure/beat/tick, time code) of the sequencer.

Time Signature

Displays the time sign of the current song.

Step Time

This is the unit by which the current time will move when you press STEP [ ]/[ ].

Metronome

Displays the metronome setting.

Icon Explanation

The metronome will not sound.

The metronome will sound only during recording.

The metronome will sound during playback and recording.

The metronome will always sound.

Loop Quick Set Length

Displays the number of measures that are automatically specified as the loop length when you press [QUICK SET].

Region of Loop play

Specifies the starting time and end time of the loop. The following characters show the Loop status.

Characters

Explanation

Loop function is Off.

Loop function is On.

No. (track number and icon)

Shows the number of the each track recorded in the sequencer. The icon at the right of the track number shows the type of track.

Icon

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The line of the track number selected by the cursor is highlighted. This track is called the “current track.”

Explanation

MIDI track

Audio track

Pattern track

Track Name

Shows the name assigned to each track.

Region of Punch In/Out

Specifies the starting time and end time of the auto punch in recording. The following characters show the Punch In/Out status.

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Explanation

Punch In/Out function is Off.

Punch In/Out function is On.

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Track Status (M/S/R)

Sets the status of the track.

Indication

M= Muted

S= Solo Only this track will play.

R=Record Recording will occur on this track.

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If you simultaneously turn on M (Mute) and S (Solo) for the same track, the S (Solo) setting will take priority.

Explanation

This track will not play.

Play List

The boxes show the existence of data recorded in each track.

A gray box is shown for data that contains no note events.

Tempo Track

This is a special track that records tempo data. This track always stays in this location. (Its location is not affected by scrolling.)

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You can’t record data on the tempo track.

Sequence Memory meter/ Wave Memory meter

Displays the remaining number of events available for recording in the sequencer, or the remaining time available for recording audio tracks.

View filter indicator

Indicates the View Filter status you specified.

Icon

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Explanation

View Filter is off (Events displayed)

View Filter is on (Events not displayed)

For details on View filter icons refer to VIEW FILTER popup (p. 53).

F-buttons and menu

• [F1](Song Menu)

Displays the SONG MENU screen (p. 78).

• [F2](Track Param)

Displays the TRACK PARAMETER popup for the track selected by the cursor.

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The TRACK PARAMETER popup that appears will depend on the type of the current track.

Current track

Audio track

MIDI track

Pattern track

• [F3](Event List)

If the current track is a MIDI track, displays the EVENT LIST screen (p. 23).

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If the current track is not a MIDI track, the indication “Current Track is not MIDI Track.” will appear.

• [F4](PianoRoll)

If the current track is a MIDI track, displays the PIANO ROLL EDIT screen (p. 30).

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If the current track is not a MIDI track, the indication “Current Track is not MIDI Track.” will appear.

• [F5](Seq Edit)

Displays the SEQUENCE EDIT screen (p. 31).

• [MENU]

Displays the MENU popup.

Popup

TRACK PARAMETER popup (for an Audio track) (p. 14)

TRACK PARAMETER popup (for a MIDI track) (p. 11)

TRACK PARAMETER popup (for a Pattern track) (p. 15)

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Menu items

1 Tempo Track

Displays the TEMPO TRACK screen (p. 52).

2 Mute Control Track

Displays the MUTE CONTROL TRACK screen (p. 71).

3 Add MIDI Tracks...

Displays the ADD MIDI TRACKS popup (p. 54).

4 Add Audio Tracks...

Displays the ADD AUDIO TRACKS popup (p. 55).

5 Add Pattern Track

Adds a Pattern track.

6 Delete Tracks...

Displays the DELETE TRACKS popup (p. 56).

7 Merge Tracks...

Displays the MERGE TRACKS popup (p. 69).

8 Track List

Displays the TRACK LIST (OUTPUT) screen (p. 50).

14 Recording Parameter

Displays the RECORDING PARAMETER (MIDI) popup (p. 16), the RECORDING PARAMETER (AUDIO) popup (p. 19), or the RECORDING PARAMETER (PATTERN) popup (p. 20).

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The RECORDING PARAMETER popup that appears will depend on the type of the current track.

15 Metronome

Displays the METRONOME popup (p. 22).

16 Loop

Displays the LOOP popup (p. 48).

17 Save As User Template

A message of “Save Song setting as User Track Template?” will appear.

F-button

[F1](No)

[F5](Yes)

Explanation

To cancel without saving.

Save the track settings of the current song as a user template on the hard disk.

18 Drum Grid

Displays the DRUM GRID screen (p. 73).

9 Track Name...

Displays the EDIT NAME popup (p. 3).

10 Erase All Events

Deletes the all events of current track. The message “Erase all events in track” will appear.

F-button Explanation

[F1](No) To cancel the operation.

[F5](Yes) To delete the events of current track.

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You can undo only once after executing Erase All Events.

11 Marker

Displays the MARKER popup (p. 57).

12 View Filter

Displays the VIEW FILTER popup (p. 53).

13 Step Time

Displays the STEP TIME popup (p. 58).

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TRACK PARAMETER popup (for a MIDI track)

Here you can make detailed parameter settings for a MIDI track.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜

current track ➜

Explanation of each area

Track (Track number and track name)

This is the number and name of the track you are editing.

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You can press [F1](Name) to display the EDIT NAME popup (p. 3) and edit the name of the track.

Mute Control

Specifies whether the track will be muted by the Track Mute data recorded in the Mute Control track.

Value

Off

On (Default=Off)

On (Default=On)

Explanation

The recorded mute data will be disabled. (Manual)

The recorded mute data will be enabled. (Automatic)

The recorded mute data will be enabled. (Automatic) With this setting, moving to the beginning of the track will automatically defeat muting.

The recorded mute data will be enabled. (Automatic) With this setting, moving to the beginning of the track will automatically activate muting.

Output Assign

Specifies the output destination for the data recorded in the MIDI track.

Value

Off

1–16 Instrument part 1–16

MFX

Pix Jam Pix jam (Switch image clips)

Mixer AUX1–4 Mixer channel (AUX1–4)

Mixer DlyCho Mixer channel (delay/chorus)

Mixer Reverb Mixer channel (reverb)

Mixer A.Phrs Mixer channel (audio phrase)

Mixer input Mixer channel (input)

AMix Mixer channel (audio track)

MIDI (MIDI output)

Specifies the MIDI connector and channel used for MIDI output of the data from the MIDI track.

Value

Off

A-1–A-16

B-1–B-16

R-1–R-16

Explanation

No output.

Output to the MIDI OUT A connector (MIDI channel 1–16)

Output to the MIDI OUT B connector (MIDI channel 1–16)

Output to the R-BUS connector (MIDI channel 1–16)

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Explanation

No output.

MFX (Analog modeling bass and effect parameter adjustments)

Prog (Program change)

Specifies the MIDI program change that will be transmitted each time you play back from the beginning of the song or pattern.

Range:

Off,

1–128

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Bank.H/L

A bank select message will be transmitted together with the program change message. If you set this to ---, a bank select message will not be transmitted. This setting is valid if the Prog parameter is set to anything other than Off.

Parameter

Bank.H

L ---, 0–127 Bank select LCB (CC#32) value

Value Explanation

---, 0–127 Bank select MSB (CC#0) value

Quantize Type

Select the type of quantization (timing correction) that will be applied when the sequencer plays.

Value

Off

Grid

Shuffle

Template

Explanation

Play Quantize will not be applied.

The data will be adjusted toward intervals of the beat specified by the Grid Quantize Resolution parameter.

Shuffle Quantization will be applied. Notes will be adjusted forward or backward toward intervals of the beat specified by the Shuffle Quantize Resolution parameter, by the amount specified by Shuffle Rate.

This adds a “shuffle” or “swing” character to the rhythm.

A quantize template will be applied. By choosing one of 71 quantization settings, you can easily modify the beat in a wide variety of ways. In addition to various shuffle templates, these also include templates that use velocity to create a rhythm feel (Groove Quantize).

Strength (Quantize strength)

Sets the strength of quantization that will be applied to the notes specified by the Grid Quantize Resolution parameters. Higher value of this parameter will cause notes to be adjusted more closely toward the rhythmic intervals specified by Grid Quantize Resolution.

Range: 0%–

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A setting of 100 produces the strongest effect; at a setting of 0 no correction will be applied.

100

Resolution

Specifies the quantization timing. Choose the shortest note value that occurs in the region you want to quantize.

Quantize Type

Grid

Shuffle

Range

(60), (80),

(240), (320), (480)

(120)

, (240)

(120)

, (160),

Rate

When Quantize Type=Shuffle, this specifies how far away the “backbeat” notes (relative to the Shuffle Quantize Resolution setting) will be from the downbeats. You can create a sense of swing by shifting the timing of the backbeats. With a setting of 50%, the backbeats will be exactly between the preceding and following downbeats. With a setting of 0%, the backbeats will be moved to the same timing as the preceding downbeat. With a setting of 100%, the backbeats will be moved to the same timing as the following downbeat.

Range: 0%–

–100%

Template

When Quantize Type=Template, you can use the following quantize templates.

Dance

16 Norm. Dance L.Acc Low dynamics 02 16 Norm. Dance H.Acc High dynamics 03 16 Norm. Dance L.Swg Light swing 04 16 Norm. Dance H.Swg Strong swing 05 16 Heavy Dance L.Acc Low dynamics, dragging the beat 06 16 Heavy Dance H.Acc High dynamics, dragging the beat 07 16 Heavy Dance L.Swg Light swing, dragging the beat 08 16 Heavy Dance H.Swg Strong swing, dragging the beat 09 16 Pushed Dance L.Acc Low dynamics, rushing the beat 10 16 Pushed Dance H.Acc High dynamics, rushing the beat 11 16 Pushed Dance L.Swg Light swing, rushing the beat 12 16 Pushed Dance H.Swg Strong swing, rushing the beat

Fusion

16 Norm. Fusion L.Acc Low dynamics 14 16 Norm. Fusion H.Acc High dynamics 15 16 Norm. Fusion L.Swg Light swing 16 16 Norm. Fusion H.Swg Strong swing 17 16 Heavy Fusion L.Acc Low dynamics, dragging the beat 18 16 Heavy Fusion H.Acc High dynamics, dragging the beat 19 16 Heavy Fusion L.Swg Light swing, dragging the beat 20 16 Heavy Fusion H.Swg Strong swing, dragging the beat 21 16 Pushed Fusion L.Acc Low dynamics, rushing the beat 22 16 Pushed Fusion H.Acc High dynamics, rushing the beat 23 16 Pushed Fusion L.Swg Light swing, rushing the beat 24 16 Pushed Fusion H.Swg Strong swing, rushing the beat

Reggae

16 Norm. Reggae L.Acc Low dynamics 26 16 Norm. Reggae H.Acc High dynamics 27 16 Norm. Reggae L.Swg Light swing 28 16 Norm. Reggae H.Swg Strong swing 29 16 Heavy Reggae L.Acc Low dyndragging the beat 30 16 Heavy Reggae H.Acc High dynamics, dragging the beat 31 16 Heavy Reggae L.Swg Strong swing, dragging the beat 32 16 Heavy Reggae H.Swg Strong swing, dragging the beat 33 16 Pushed Reggae L.Acc Low dynamics, rushing the beat 34 16 Pushed Reggae H.Acc High dynamics, rushing the beat 35 16 Pushed Reggae L.Swg Light swing, rushing the beat 36 16 Pushed Reggae H.Swg Strong swing, rushing the beat

Pops

8 Norm. Pops L.Acc Low dynamics 38 8 Norm. Pops H.Acc High dynamics 39 8 Norm. Pops L.Swg Light swing 40 8 Norm. Pops H.Swg Strong swing 41 8 Heavy Pops L.Acc Low dynamics, dragging the beat 42 8 Heavy Pops H.Acc High dynamics, dragging the beat 43 8 Heavy Pops L.Swg Light swing, dragging the beat 44 8 Heavy Pops H.Swg Strong swing, dragging the beat 45 8 Pushed Pops L.Acc Low dynamics, rushing the beat 46 8 Pushed Pops H.Acc High dynamics, rushing the beat

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8 Pushed Pops L.Swg Light swing, rushing the beat

48 8 Pushed Pops H.Swg Strong swing, rushing the beat

Rhumba

8 Norm. Rhumba L.Acc Low dynamics 50 8 Norm. Rhumba H.Acc High dynamics 51 8 Norm. Rhumba L.Swg Light swing 52 8 Norm. Rhumba H.Swg Strong swing 53 8 Heavy Rhumba L.Acc Low dynamics, dragging the beat 54 8 Heavy Rhumba H.Acc High dynamics, dragging the beat 55 8 Heavy Rhumba L.Swg Light swing, dragging the beat 56 8 Heavy Rhumba H.Swg Strong swing, dragging the beat 57 8 Pushed Rhumba L.Acc Low dynamics, rushing the beat 58 8 Pushed Rhumba H.Acc High dynamics, rushing the beat 59 8 Pushed Rhumba L.Swg Light swing, rushing the beat 60 8 Pushed Rhumba H.Swg Strong swing, rushing the beat

Other

Samba 1Pandero etc Samba (for pandero, etc.)

61 62 Samba 2Surdo/Timba 63 Axe 1Caixa Axe (for caixa) 64 Axe 2Surdo Axe (for surdo) 65 Salsa 1Cascala Salsa (for cascara) 66 Salsa 2Conga Salsa (for conga) 67 Triplets Triplets 68 Quintuplets Pentuplets 69 Sextuplets Sextuplets 70 7 Against 2 QuaterNo Seven over two beats 71 Lagging Triplets Lagging triplets

Samba (for surdo and timbale, etc.)

Velocity

When Quantize Type=Template, this specifies the strength of the velocity correction that will be applied by the Quantize Template you select. Higher settings will cause the velocities to be adjusted more closely toward the velocities of the template.

Range: 0–

100

F-buttons

• [F1](Name)

Displays the EDIT NAME popup (p. 3), where you can name the current track.

• [F5](Close)

Closes the TRACK PARAMETER popup (for a MIDI track) (this popup).

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With a setting of 0, the velocities will not be adjusted at all.

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TRACK PARAMETER popup (for an Audio track)

Here you can make detailed parameter settings for an audio track.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜

the current track ➜

[F2](Track Param)

select an audio track as

Explanation of each area

Track (Track number and track name)

This is the number and name of the track you are editing.

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You can press [F1](Name) to open the EDIT NAME popup (p. 3) and edit the track name.

Mute Control

Specifies whether the track will be muted by the Track Mute data recorded in the Mute Control track.

Value

Off

On (Default=Off)

On (Default=On)

Explanation

The recorded mute data will be disabled. (Manual)

The recorded mute data will be enabled. (Automatic)

The recorded mute data will be enabled. (Automatic) With this setting, moving to the beginning of the track will automatically defeat muting.

The recorded mute data will be enabled. (Automatic) With this setting, moving to the beginning of the track will automatically activate muting.

Pan

Specifies the panning at which the signal is sent to the bus.

Range: L63–C–R63

DlyCho Send

Specifies the amount of signal sent to the delay/chorus effect.

Range:0–127

Reverb Send

Specifies the amount of signal sent to the reverb effect.

Range:0–127

F-buttons

• [F1](Name)

Displays the EDIT NAME popup (p. 3), where you can name the current track.

• [F5](Close)

Closes the TRACK PARAMETER popup (for an Audio track) (this popup).

Output Assign

Specifies the output jack from which the audio recorded on the track will be output.

Value

Mix

AUX1–AUX4 AUX bus 1–4

MLT1–MLT8 Multi output bus 1–8 (mono)

MLT1/2–MLT7/8 Multi output bus 1/2–7/8 (stereo)

Explanation

Mix bus

Level

Specifies the volume of each part.

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TRACK PARAMETER popup (for a Pattern track)

Make detailed parameter settings for the Pattern track.

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Explanation of each area

Track (Track number and track name)

This is the number and name of the track you are editing.

• [SONG] ➜

➜

[F2](Track Param)

F-buttons

• [F1](Name)

Displays the EDIT NAME popup (p. 3), where you can name the current track.

select a pattern track as the current track

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You can press [F1](Name) to open the EDIT NAME popup (p. 3) and edit the track name.

Mute Control

Specifies whether the track will be muted by the Track Mute data recorded in the Mute Control track.

Value

Off

On (Default=Off)

On (Default=On)

Explanation

The recorded mute data will be disabled. (Manual)

The recorded mute data will be enabled. (Automatic)

The recorded mute data will be enabled. (Automatic) With this setting, moving to the beginning of the track will automatically defeat muting.

The recorded mute data will be enabled. (Automatic) With this setting, moving to the beginning of the track will automatically activate muting.

• [F5](Close)

Closes the TRACK PARAMETER popup (for a Pattern track) (this popup).

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RECORDING PARAMETER (MIDI) popup

Here you can set parameters for recording onto a MIDI track.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] ➜ select a MIDI track as the current track [MENU] ➜ [F5](Select)

• [STOP ( )]➜ [REC ( )]

select “Recording Parameter” ➜

Explanation of each area

Rec Mode (Recording mode)

Specifies how recording will occur

Value

Overdub1

Overdub2

Replace

Count In

Specifies how recording will start.

Value

Off

1 Meas Recording will begin after a one-measure count.

2 Meas

Wait Note

Explanation

Newly recorded data will be added to the previously-recorded data. By using this in conjunction with loop recording, you can repeatedly overdub a specified region. For example, you can use this method to record the individual instruments of a drum performance one by one, like this: bass drum 123 snare drum → hi-hat.

If you enter an identical note event at the same timing as a previously entered note event, the velocity of the existing event will be replaced by the new velocity.

Newly recorded data will replace the previously-recorded data. Use this when you want to re-record.

Explanation

Recording will begin the instant you press [PLAY ( )]. (There will be no count.)

Recording will begin after a two-measure count.

Recording will begin the moment one of the following occurs.

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A note message is received (you play a keyboard or other device connected to the MIDI IN connector)

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You strike a velocity pad

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You press [PLAY ( )]

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Auto Punch In / Auto Punch Out

You can specify two time locations at which recording will automatically start and stop (“auto punch”).

Parameter

Auto Punch In

Auto Punch Out 0000-01-000–9999-**-***

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*-*** will change according to the number of beats specified in “Time Signature” (p. 79).

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You cannot set Auto Punch In to a location after Auto Punch Out.

Value

0000-01-000–9999-**-***

Metronome Mode

Specifies when the metronome signal will be output.

Value

Off

Rec Only

Play&Rec

Always The metronome will always sound.

Explanation

The metronome will not sound.

The metronome will sound only during recording.

The metronome will sound during playback and recording.

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Input Quantize Type

You can apply quantization while you record, so that the corrected data is recorded on the sequencer track.

Value

Off

Grid

Shuffle

Explanation

Input quantization will not be used.

The data will be adjusted to the timing intervals specified by the Grid Quantize Resolution parameter.

Shuffle quantization will be used. The data will be adjusted forward or backward relative to the timing intervals specified by Shuffle Quantize Resolution, by the amount specified by Shuffle Quantize Rate.

This can give the beat a bouncy feel, such as “shuffle” or “swing.”

Strength (Quantize strength)

Specifies the strength of synchronization applied to the notes specified by Grid Quantize Resolution or Shuffle Quantize Resolution. Higher values will adjust the notes further toward the locations specified by the Grid Quantize Resolution or Shuffle Quantize Resolution parameter.

Range: 0%–

100

F-buttons

• [F1](Rec Filter)

Displays the RECORDING FILTER popup (p. 18).

• [F3](Metronome)

Displays the METRONOME popup (p. 22).

• [F5](Close)

Closes the RECORDING PARAMETER (MIDI) popup (this popup).

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A setting of 100 produces the strongest effect; a setting of 0 produces no adjustment at all.

Quantize Resolution

Specifies the quantization timing. Select the shortest note value that occurs in the region you are quantizing.

Input Quantize Type parameter

Grid

Shuffle

Value

(60), (80),

(320), (480)

(120)

, (240)

(120)

, (160), (240),

Rate

When Type=Shuffle, this specifies how far away the “backbeat” notes (relative to the Shuffle Quantize Resolution setting) will be from the downbeats. You can create a sense of swing by shifting the timing of the backbeats. With a setting of 50%, the backbeats will be exactly between the preceding and following downbeats. With a setting of 0%, the backbeats will be moved to the same timing as the preceding downbeat. With a setting of 100%, the backbeats will be moved to the same timing as the following downbeat.

Range: 0%–

66%

–100%

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The Shuffle Quantize Resolution parameter and Shuffle Quantize Timing parameter settings are valid when Type is set to Shuffle.

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RECORDING FILTER popup

Here you can restrict the data that will be recorded during MIDI sequence recording.

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To access this screen

• [SONG]

current track ➜ [MENU] ➜ Parameter” ➜

• [STOP ( )]➜ [REC ( )] ➜ [F1](Rec Filter)

[PATTERN] ➜ select a MIDI track as the

[F5](Select) ➜ [F1](Rec Filter)

select “Recording

Explanation of each area

Filter

Messages with the ✔ mark will be recorded. If you remove the ✔ mark, those messages will not be recorded on the sequencer.

Parameter

Note

Poly

Aftertouch

Control Change

Program

Change

Channel

Aftertouch

Pitch Bend

Tune

Request

Mode

Message

System

Exclusive

Explanation

Note messages. Data that plays notes.

Polyphonic aftertouch. Data that applies aftertouch independently to an individual key.

Control changes. Data that applies various effects (e.g., modulation) according to the control number.

Program changes. Data that selects sounds (patches).

Channel aftertouch. Data that applies aftertouch to an entire channel.

Pitch bend. Data that changes the pitch.

This MIDI message causes an analog synthesizer to tune itself.

MIDI Mode Message that changes the mode

System exclusive messages.

F-buttons

• [F1](All On)

Specifies all messages will be recorded.

• [F2](All Off)

Specifies all messages will not be recorded.

• [F3](On/Off)

Specifies whether the message at the cursor will be recorded.

• [F5](Close)

Closes the RECORDING FILTER popup (this popup).

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RECORDING PARAMETER (AUDIO) popup

Here you can set recording parameters for an audio track.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] ➜ select an audio track as the current track [MENU] ➜ [F5](Select)

• [STOP ( )]➜ [REC ( )]

Explanation of each area

Rec Mode (Recording mode)

Specifies how recording will occur.

Value

Direct Rec

Resample Mix

Event

Sample Type

Specifies the number of input channels. This setting is valid if Rec Mode is set to anything other than Event.

Value

Stereo

Mono The audio will be recorded in monaural (1 channel).

Count In

Specifies how recording will start.

Value

Off

1 Meas Recording will begin after a one-measure count.

2 Meas Recording will begin after a two-measure count.

Wait Note

Explanation

Record audio directly from the Input to the track (2-channels).

Record the audio of the master out.

Record the playback timing of audio phrases triggered from the velocity pads.

Since only timing data will be recorded, this is a way to conserve the data size when recording the identical audio material on the track.

Explanation

The audio will be recorded in stereo (2 channels).

Explanation

Recording will begin the instant you press [PLAY ( )].(There will be no count.)

Recording will begin the moment one of the following occurs.

•

A note message is received (you play a keyboard or other device connected to the MIDI IN connector)

•

You strike a velocity pad

•

You press [PLAY ( )]

Auto Punch In / Auto Punch Out

You can specify two time locations at which recording will automatically start and stop (“auto punch”).

Parameter

Auto Punch In

Auto Punch Out 0000-01-000–9999-**-***

•

*-*** will change according to the number of beats specified in “Time Signature” (p. 79).

•

You cannot set Auto Punch In to a location after Auto Punch Out.

Metronome Mode

Specifies when the metronome signal will be output.

Value

Off

Rec Only

Play&Rec

Always The metronome will always sound.

Input Quantize Type

You can apply quantization while you record into the sequencer when Rec Mode is “Event.”

Range: Off, (60), (80),

Input level meter

Indicates the input level.

F-buttons

• [F1](Reset Peak)

Clears the indicators of the peak hold in the Level meters.

• [F3](Metronome)

Displays the METRONOME popup (p. 22).

• [F5](Close)

Closes the RECORDING PARAMETER (AUDIO) popup (this popup).

select “Recording Parameter” ➜

Value

0000-01-000–9999-**-***

Explanation

The metronome will not sound.

The metronome will sound only during recording.

The metronome will sound during playback and recording.

(120)

, (160), (240),

(320), (480)

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RECORDING PARAMETER (PATTERN) popup

Here you can set recording parameters for an pattern track.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] ➜

➜ [MENU] ➜

[F5](Select)

• [STOP ( )]➜ [REC ( )]

select a pattern track as the current track

select “Recording Parameter” ➜

Explanation of each area

Count In

Specifies how recording will start.

Value

Off

1 Meas Recording will begin after a one-measure count.

2 Meas

Wait Note

Auto Punch In / Auto Punch Out

You can specify two time locations at which recording will automatically start and stop (“auto punch”).

Parameter

Auto Punch In

Auto Punch Out 0000-01-000–9999-**-***

Explanation

Recording will begin the instant you press [PLAY ( )].(There will be no count.)

Recording will begin after a two-measure count.

Recording will begin the moment one of the following occurs.

•

A note message is received (you play a keyboard or other device connected to the MIDI IN connector)

•

You strike a velocity pad

•

You press [PLAY ( )]

Value

0000-01-000–9999-**-***

Input Quantize Type

You can apply quantization while you record into the sequencer when Rec Mode is “Event.”

Range:

Off

, (60), (80), (120), (160), (240),

(320), (480)

F-buttons

• [F3](Metronome)

Displays the METRONOME popup (p. 22).

• [F5](Close)

Closes the RECORDING PARAMETER (PATTERN) popup (this popup).

•

*-*** will change according to the number of beats specified in “Time Signature” (p. 79).

•

You cannot set Auto Punch In to a location after Auto Punch Out.

Metronome Mode

Specifies when the metronome signal will be output.

Value

Off

Rec Only

Play&Rec

Always The metronome will always sound.

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Explanation

The metronome will not sound.

The metronome will sound only during recording.

The metronome will sound during playback and recording.

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RECORDING PARAMETER (MUTE CONTROL) popup

Here you can set recording parameters for a mute control track.

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To access this screen

• [SHIFT] + [PAD BANKS] ➜ [REC ( )]

Explanation of each area

Count In

Specifies how recording will start.

Value

Off

1 Meas

2 Meas

Wait Note

Auto Punch In / Auto Punch Out

You can specify two time locations at which recording will automatically start and stop (“auto punch”).

Parameter

Auto Punch In

Auto Punch Out 0000-01-000–9999-**-***

Explanation

Recording will begin the instant you press [PLAY ( )].(There will be no count.)

When you press [PLAY ( )], a count (playback) will begin from one measure before the recording-start location, and recording will begin at the recording-start location.

When you press [PLAY ( )], a count (playback) will begin from two measures before the recording-start location, and recording will begin at the recording-start location.

Recording will begin the moment one of the following occurs.

•

A note message is received (you play a keyboard or other device connected to the MIDI IN connector)

•

You strike a velocity pad

•

You press [PLAY ( )]

Value

0000-01-000–9999-**-***

Metronome Mode

Specifies when the metronome signal will be output.

Value

Off

Rec Only

Play&Rec

Always The metronome will always sound.

Explanation

The metronome will not sound.

The metronome will sound only during recording.

The metronome will sound during playback and recording.

Input Quantize Type

You can apply quantization while you record into the sequencer.

Range:

Off

, (60), (80), (120), (160), (240),

(320), (480)

F-buttons

• [F3](Metronome)

Displays the METRONOME popup (p. 22).

• [F5](Close)

Closes the RECORDING PARAMETER (MUTE CONTROL) popup (this popup).

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*-*** will change according to the number of beats specified in “Time Signature” (p. 79).

•

You cannot set Auto Punch In to a location after Auto Punch Out.

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METRONOME popup

Here you can make metronome settings.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜ [MENU] ➜

“Metronome” ➜

[F5](Select)

• [STOP ( )]➜ [REC ( )] ➜ [F3](Metronome)

select

Explanation of each area

Mode (Metronome Mode)

Specifies when the metronome signal will be output.

Value

Off

Rec Only

Play&Rec

Always The metronome will always sound.

Output (Metronome Output)

Specifies the output destination for the metronome signal.

Value

Click

Beep

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MIDI A-1–A-16 Transmit a note message from MIDI OUT A.

MIDI B-1–B-16 Transmit a note message from MIDI OUT B.

MIDI R-1–R-16 Transmit a note message from R-BUS.

Explanation

The metronome will not sound.

The metronome will sound only during recording.

The metronome will sound during playback and recording.

Explanation

Output the internal metronome sound (click).

Output the internal metronome sound (beep).

Use an instrument part to sound the metronome.

Specifies the output destination of the metronome sound.

Value

Mix

MLT1 –MLT8 Multi output bus (mono)

M1/2 – M7/8 Multi output bus (stereo)

•

The Metronome To parameter is valid only when Metronome Output is set to Click or Beep.

Explanation

Mix bus

Accent Note

Specifies the note number for the strong beat (first beat).

Range: C-1–

C#2

–G9

Accent Velocity

Specifies the velocity for the strong beat (first beat). The Accent Note will be output with the specified velocity.

Range: 1–

100

–127

Normal Note

Specifies the note number for the weak beats (other than the first beat).

Range: C-1–

C#2

–G9

Level

Specifies the volume of the metronome.

Range: 1–50–127

•

The Metronome Level parameter is valid only when Metronome Output is set to Click or Beep.

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When using the metronome to play a drum set, you can select a desired percussion instrument by specifying the note number.

Normal Velocity

Specifies the velocity for the weak beats (other than the first beat). The Normal Note will be output with the specified velocity.

Range: 1–64–127

F-button

• [F5](Close)

Closes the METRONOME popup (this popup).

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EVENT LIST screen

Here you can edit the MIDI messages recorded in a MIDI track.

Explanation of each area

Event Position

Indicates the time location of the MIDI messages recorded in the current track.

Event parameters

Displays the parameters of the message selected by the cursor. The parameters shown will depend on the selected message, as follows.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜

select a MIDI track as the

current track ➜ [F3](Event list)

Event list

Lists the MIDI events recorded in the current track.

Use the cursor to select a MIDI event, and press the right cursor button to move the cursor to each event parameter. Press the left cursor button to move the cursor to the time location. If the MIDI event at the current location is a system exclusive message, the SYS-EX popup (p. 27) will appear.

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Message

Note

Poly Aftertouch

Control Change

Program Change

Ch Aftertouch Value Value

Pitch Bend Value Value

Sys.Excl Value Value

Local Control Value Local Control On/Off

Mono Mode Value Number of channels

Displayed parameters

Pad Pad number

Note Note number

Velo Velocity

Duration Duration

OffV Off-velocity

Pad Pad number

Note Note number

Value Value

Number Control change number

Value Value

Number

Name Patch name on library

Bank H

Explanation

Program change number

Program change bank number (upper)

Program change bank number (lower)

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F-buttons and menu

• [F1](Create)

Displays the CREATE EVENT popup (p. 25).

• [F2](Erase)

Erases the event at the cursor location. The erased data will be held in the clipboard.

• [F3](Copy)

Copies the event at the cursor location into the clipboard.

• [F4](Paste)

Displays the PASTE EVENT popup (p. 26), allowing you to paste the event that was held in internal memory by the Erase or Copy command.

• [F5](View Filter)

Display the VIEW FILTER popup (p. 53).

• [MEMU]

Displays the MENU popup.

Menu items

1 Step Time

Displays the STEP TIME popup (p. 58).

2 Track Parameter

Displays the TRACK PARAMETER popup (for a MIDI track) (p. 11).

3 Solo On/Off

Turns solo on/off for the current track.

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CREATE EVENT popup

This lets you add a new event to a MIDI track.

Explanation of each area

Event

Specify the type of MIDI event you want to add.

Parameter

Note

Poly Aftertouch

Control Change

Program Change

Channel Aftertouch

Pitch Bend

Tune Request

Mode Message

System Exclusive

Explanation

Note messages. Data that plays notes.

Program changes. Data that selects sounds (patches).

Control changes. Data that applies various effects (e.g., modulation) according to the control number.

Pitch bend. Data that changes the pitch.

Polyphonic aftertouch. Data that applies aftertouch independently to an individual key.

Channel aftertouch. Data that applies aftertouch to an entire channel.

This MIDI message causes an analog synthesizer to tune itself.

MIDI Mode Message that changes the mode

System exclusive messages.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜ select a MIDI track as the

current track ➜

[F3](Event List) ➜ [F1](Create)

F-buttons

• [F1](▲) / [F2](▼)

These buttons move the cursor between commands shown in the popup.

• [F5](Select)

Adds the MIDI event selected by the cursor.

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PASTE EVENT popup

An event temporarily stored in the event list clipboard can be “pasted” at the specified time location.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜ [F3](Event List) ➜ copy

an event ➜ [F4](Paste)

Explanation of each area

Specifies the time location at which the MIDI event will be added.

Range: 0000-01-000–9999-**-***

•

** will depend on the number of beats in the time signature selected in “Time Signature” (p.237).

F-button

• [F5](Execute)

Adds the event and closes the PASTE EVENT popup.

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If the “Sequence memory full” message appears

The data cannot be created because the sequence memory is full.

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SYS-EX popup

Here you can edit a system exclusive message.

Explanation of each area

Message

This shows the system exclusive message. Input the message between F0 and F7. Use the VALUE dial or [DEC]/[INC] to specify the data.

Auto Sum

Make this indicator appear if you want the check-sum to be calculated automatically. Press [F1](Auto Sum) to switch this indicator on/off.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜ [F3](Event list) ➜ move

the cursor in the event list to a system exclusive message ➜ CURSOR [ ]

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜ [F3](Event list)

➜

[F1](Create) ➜ select “System Exclusive” ➜

[F5](Select)

•

This screen will appear if the current track is a MIDI track.

F-buttons

• [F1](Auto Sum)

When you are inputting a Roland system exclusive message, you can use Auto Check Sum to calculate the checksum automatically.

If Auto Sum is On, the data byte preceding the end of the message (F7) will be the checksum; the calculated result will be inserted here automatically.

If input is not successful, turn Auto Sum “Off” and then “On” again.

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• [F2](Insert)

Adds data at the cursor location. A value of “00” will be inserted; edit this value as desired.

• [F3](Delete)

Deletes the data at the cursor location.

• [F4](Test)

Transmits the currently-shown system exclusive message from the MIDI OUT connector.

• [F5](Execute)

Finalizes the system exclusive message that you input.

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AUDIO EVENT PARAMETER popup

Here you can adjust the parameters of the event at the current time location within an audio track.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜ [F5](Seq Edit) ➜ select

an audio track as the current track ➜ [MENU] ➜ select “Audio Event Parameter” ➜

[F5](Select)

Explanation of each area

Track (Track number and track name)

This is the number and name of the track you are editing.

Position

Displays the starting time of the event.

Duration

Specifies the length of the individual event.

Range: 0000-01 (1 tick)–

9999-*** (9999 beats *** ticks)

Sample

Indicates the sample number that exists at the current time location.

Level

Specifies the volume of the audio event.

Range: 0–

Coarse Tune

Adjusts the pitch of the audio event in semitone steps.

Range: -48–0–+48 (+/-4 octaves)

Fine Tune

Adjusts the pitch of the audio event in one-cent steps.

Range: -50–0–+50

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One cent = 1/100th of a semitone

127

Stretch Type

If the BPM Sync parameter is On, this setting adjusts the audio quality with which the sample is stretched or shrunk (Time Stretch). The ideal setting will depend on the type of audio material. If you choose Auto, the appropriate setting will be automatically assigned based on the length of the sound and the BPM.

Range:

Auto

, 1–10

BPM

Specifies the tempo of audio event. When BPM Sync parameter is on, audio event played by this BPM setting.

Range: 5.00–

120.00

–300.00

F-button

• [F1](Move)

Displays the MOVE AUDIO EVENT popup (p. 113). This allows you to modify the length of the audio event or move it to a different time location.

• [F2](Sample Edit)

Displays the AUDIO EVENT SAMPLE EDIT popup (p.

29). This allows you to adjust the playback region of the sample used by the audio event.

• [F5](Close)

Closes the AUDIO EVENT PARAMETER popup (this popup).

BPM Sync

Selects whether the playback speed of the audio event will be adjusted in realtime according to sequencer tempo changes. If this is On, tempo changes will shorten or lengthen the phrase in realtime.

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Start Point Loop Point End Point

AUDIO EVENT SAMPLE EDIT popup

Here you can adjust the samples of the event at the current time location within an audio track.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜ [F5](Seq Edit) ➜ select

an audio track as the current track ➜ [MENU] ➜ select “Audio Event Parameter” ➜

[F2](Sample Edit)

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Explanation of each area

Sample

Indicates the sample number and sample name that you are editing.

Zoom level

Indicates the ratio at which the waveform shown in the wave window is being magnified or shrunk.

Reverse

Plays the sample backward. If this is On, the sample will play only once from the End Point to the Start Point in the reverse direction.

Range:

Off

, On

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Shows the audio event (waveform) that you are editing.

Start Point

The point at which playback will start. Set this to skip any unwanted portion of the waveform at the beginning of the sample, so that the sample will begin playing at the desired timing.

Loop Point

Specifies the point at which the playback will begin repeating (i.e., for the second and subsequent plays). Set this if you want to the sample to loop from a point other than the Start Point.

End Point

Specifies the point at which playback will end. Set this to avoid playing any unwanted portion of the waveform at the end of the sample.

Loop

Loops the sample. If this is On, the sample will play from the Start Point to the End Point, and then continue playing repeatedly in the forward direction from the Loop Start Point to the End Point.

Range:

, Off

Start Point Loop Point End Point

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If you use this in conjunction with the Loop parameter, the sample will play from the End Point to the Start Point, and then continue playing repeatedly from the Loop Start Point to the Start Point in the reverse direction.

Start Point Loop Point End Point

F-buttons

• [F4](Preview)

The sample will play while you hold down the button.

• [F5](Command)

Displays the SELECT SAMPLE EDIT COMMAND popup (p. 132).

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PIANO ROLL EDIT screen

Here you can edit the MIDI messages that are recorded on a MIDI track. The piano roll graphically indicates the pitch, duration, and velocity.

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To access this screen

• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜ select a MIDI track as the

current track ➜ [F4](PianoRoll)

Explanation of each area

Note number (keyboard)

The note numbers (keys) are shown from bottom to top. Since the actual pitches correspond to the note numbers, the displayed location of the note tells you the pitch.

Editing Region

Displays the editing region (region in time–out time).

Piano roll

This shows the note events. The horizontal axis is time, and the vertical axis is note number (pitch). You can change the note number or time location by moving the displayed note event.

Velocity

Indicates the velocity of the note event. The velocity is shown as a pair with the note event; a longer bar indicates a stronger velocity.

Step Time

This is the unit by which the current time will move when

you press STEP [ ]/[ ].

• [F3] (Rgn In/Out)

Specifies the editing region. Press this once to set the beginning (In time) of the editing region, or once again to set the end (Out time) of the editing region. If you press it yet again, the beginning (In time) of the editing region will again be set.

• [F4] (Quick Rgn)

Selects the data at which the current note and the current time location intersect.

• [F5] (Command)

Displays the SELECT PIANO ROLL EDIT COMMAND popup (p. 33).

• [MENU]

Displays the MENU popup.

Menu items

1 Step Time

Displays the STEP TIME popup (p. 58).

F-buttons

• [F1](Note Sel)

Selects/de-selects the note number at the note cursor. If an In time and Out time are specified for the selected note number, the note numbers existing within that time range will be selected.

• [F2](All Note Sel)

Selects/de-selects all note numbers. If all note numbers are selected, and an In time and Out time are specified, all note numbers existing in that time region will be selected.

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2 Track Parameter

Displays the TRACK PARAMETER popup (for a MIDI track) (p. 11)

3 Solo On/Off

Turns solo on/off for the current track.

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