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New feature summary

Europa User Guide

3.New feature summary

This section briefly summarizes the new features that are present in Europa. Each is described in detail later in this manual.

Additional arpeggiator modes

In addition to regular Roland Jupiter 6 arpeggiator operation, Europa adds many new arpeggiator modes, some exclusive to Europa!

Additional arpeggiator synchronization sources

The arpeggiator can now be synchronized from external clock trigger, MIDI clock or the improved internal clock. Europa’s internal clock is extremely steady and can now be used to trigger and clock external MIDI equipment.

Send and receive MIDI continuous controllers

Almost all (excluding master volume and bender board controls) sliders, knobs, and soft switches have the ability to be changed via standard MIDI continuous controllers. This is great for modifying board parameters in real time.

Send and receive presets/patches via MIDI

One of Europa’s primary new functions! Europa includes the ability to save and load patches/presets via MIDI. Never use that unreliable tape interface again! Trade patches with other Europa upgraded Jupiter 6 owners!

Europa firmware updates via MIDI

The Europa operating system can be updated by way of the MIDI interface from any Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh based personal computers. No need to open the board! Source code for the update utility is available so it may be ported to any platform.

Patches/presets stored in flash

Europa stores all patches and presets in its onboard flash. This means no more lost patches or presets when the controller board battery goes bad!

Additional voice assignment modes

Europa includes 4 additional voice assignment modes over the factory Roland code.

Board state retention

Europa remembers the state of all of the Jupiter 6’s settings even after power down. If you’re in the middle of editing a patch and you power down, the board will be in the same state when it was powered off! This, of course, is only possible if the memory protect switch is not on, as the board’s current settings are stored in the onboard controller’s NVRAM.

Configurable MIDI channel

Most versions of Roland’s firmware for the Jupiter 6 did not allow changing of the MIDI channel. Europa allows this and retains this setting even after power off.

Random patch generator

Europa can generate a random patch! It is great when you’re looking for inspiration or just want to make strange noises.

Improved user interface

VCO 1 And VCO 2 ’s waveforms can be enabled and disabled individually without having to hold down multiple buttons. Many people do not know that more than one waveform can be enabled because Roland’s interface was not set up this way!

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Contents Page Trademarks Europa User Guide Table Of Contents What’s on discTable Of Contents Europa User Guide Voice assignment modesCommon problems Boot block EuropaArpeggiator mode and options when the UP button is Held Arpeggiator step rhythm programming buttonsEuropa User Guide Terminology and symbols Introduction Europa User Guide Bold TapeNew feature summary Europa User Guide Additional arpeggiator modesEuropa User Guide New feature summary What is not included Europa User Guide Operational differences Arpeggiator, voice, and synchronization structureOperational differences Europa User Guide Additional voice assignment modes Power up diagnostics and actions Europa User Guide Power up diagnosticsEuropa User Guide Power up diagnostics and actions To F-5 Europa boot and diagnostic flowchart Internal CPU Xram is tested Jig mode is tested Tape Button is testedInternal CPU stack RAM is tested External scratch RAM is testedWrite + Tape BenderSetting the Jupiter 6’s base Midi channel Selection Base Midi channelLED Blinking LED onLED Off C D E F Aftertouch assign VCA LFO LFO Delay Manual Cross MOD VCO 1 RangeENV-1 Key track ENV-2 Key track Europa User Guide Voice assignment modes Solo Solo assign LED lit solidVoice assignment modes Europa User Guide Whole SplitPoly 2 steal Poly 2 LED blinking Arpeggiator Europa User Guide User Guide EuropaArpeggiator Midi Clock Europa User Guide Arpeggiator Sources of notes to be played and keyboard/MIDI interactionArpeggio note List Sequence note Arpeggio note calculator takes the note to play Internal clock a Arpeggiator mode and options when the UP button is held Random mode Sequence modes and options E F G a BRecording a sequence Arpeggiator step rhythm programming buttons Europa User Guide Arpeggiator How do I……..? Europa User Guide Transfer patches from tape to Europa?Europa User Guide How do I……..? Save all patches and presets to MIDI? Europa User Guide Common problems Can’t get any sound out of Europa from the local keyboardCommon problems Europa User Guide Hear unplayed or missing notes in my arpeggiations Arpeggiator runs too fast/slow or doesn’t stay in sync Europa User Guide Europa Firmware Update Utility Windows firmware update utilityEuropa Firmware Update Utility Europa User Guide Locate an image to update Update the Jupiter Apple Macintosh Europa Firmware Update Utility Locate an image to update Update the Jupiter Europa Midi Implementation Europa User Guide Basic Midi functionalityEuropa User Guide Europa Midi Implementation IDI MessageLFO =LOWER SPLIT, 127=UPPER SplitVCO MOD ENVVCF LFO VCO MixerVCA ENV PWM UnisonVCO Lower Upper KEY ModeLOWER/UPPE Lower SPLIT, 127= Upper SplitEuropa Midi Implementation Europa User Guide Europas Continuous Controller map BPM F0h Command 02h Set Europas base Midi channel Europa User GuideEuropa Midi Implementation VCO MOD LFOVCF LFO 1 mod VCO MOD ENVXmod Manual VCA ENV 2 LevelPWM LFO Europa Midi Implementation Europa User Guide UPPER/WHOLE Upper /WHOLEA1-F8 Whole Upper Whole LowerCommand 07h Assign controller F0h 41h 10h 4ah 36h 00h 68h 36h f7h Boot block Europa User Guide Europa Internal ArchitectureContact Information Europa User Guide Visit Synthcom on the internetEuropa User Guide Europa Limited Warranty User installed Europa upgradesEuropa Limited Warranty Europa User Guide Acknowledgements Europa User Guide AcknowledgementsArpeggiator mode and options when the UP button is held Europa supermode reference sheet
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