Roland Corporation MV-8800 Applications Guide

Screen Guide
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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.
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.
Menu
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.
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.
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.
You cannot input the space character to the volume label. The space character will replace to the “_” (underscore).
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.
EDIT SAMPLE NAME popup
EDIT PARTIAL NAME popup
EDIT PATCH NAME popup
EDIT AUDIO PHRASE NAME popup
EDIT MIDI CLIP NAME popup
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SELECT CATEGORY popup

This popup lets you select a category.
To access this screen
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...” ➜
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.
Category
---
PNO Acoustic piano
EP Electric piano
KEY Other keyboards (e.g., clavi, harpsichord)
BEL Bell, bell pad
MLT Mallet
ORG Electric organ, church organ
ACD Accordion
HRM Harmonica, blues harp
AGT Acoustic guitar
EGT Electric guitar
DGT Distortion guitar
BS Acoustic bass, electric bass
SBS Synth bass
STR Strings
ORC Orchestra ensemble
HIT Orchestral hits, hits
WND Wind instruments (e.g., oboe, clarinet)
FLT Flute, piccolo
BRS Acoustic brass
SBR Synth brass
SAX Sax
HLD Synth lead (hard)
SLD Synth lead (soft)
TEK Techno synth
PLS Pulsating sounds
FX Synth FX (e.g., noise)
SYN Poly synth
BPD Synth pad (bright)
SPD Synth pad (soft)
Content
Not categorized
Category
VOX Voice, choir
PLK Plucked instruments (e.g., harp, ethnic
ETH Other ethnic instruments
FRT Fretted plucked instruments (e.g., mandolin)
PRC Percussion
SFX Sound effects
BTS Beats, grooves
DRM Drum sets
CMB Other patches using splits or layers
7X0 Roland S-700 series
AK AKAI MPC series/S series
Content
instruments)
F-buttons
• [F1](Select All)
Displays the all categories.
The [F1](Select All) is valid if displays the follow screens.
PASTE MIDI CLIP popup (p. 47)
PATCH LIBRARY popup (p. 117)
SAMPLE LIST popup (p. 130)
• [F5](Select)
Finalize the category.
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COMMON

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].
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Characters
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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.
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.)
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
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.
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).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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%–
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)
, (240)
, (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%–
66
%
–100%
Template
When Quantize Type=Template, you can use the following quantize templates.
Dance
01
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
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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
25
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
37
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
49
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.
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.
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
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.
To access this screen
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
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.
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.
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.
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)
, (240)
, (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%
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.
To access this screen
• [SONG]
current track ➜ [MENU] ➜ Parameter” ➜
• [STOP ( )]➜ [REC ( )] ➜ [F1](Rec Filter)
or
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Part 1-16
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.
To
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.
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
L
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.
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.
To access this screen
• [SONG] or [PATTERN] ➜ [F3](Event List) ➜ copy
an event ➜ [F4](Paste)
Explanation of each area
To
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Range:
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AUDIO EVENT SAMPLE EDIT popup

Here you can adjust the samples of the event at the current time location within an audio track.
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)
[
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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Wave window
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:
On
, Off
Start Point Loop Point End Point
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.
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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