Roland owner manual Main features and uses, Ways to use the MC-09

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Main features and uses

Main features

4-part audio looper

The MC-09’s audio looper is like a small sampler designed for creating looped phrases. You can capture (record) an audio signal into each of the four parts.

You can also use the merge function to combine two or more parts, to create polyphonic loops.

*For each part, the maximum recording time is six seconds (approximately two measures at BPM = 80).

Process Patch function

The MC-09’s “Process Patch” function can remember and play back actions concerned with things such as the selection of a pattern (a sound together with a phrase), or the capture of an audio loop. For example, all the steps and settings involved in creating a loop can be saved as a Process Patch. The next time you turn on the power, you can load this to reproduce the same state as before.

This is a convenient way to store the procedure by which a loop was created, or to set up for a live performance.

A new Loop Control function

By recording Loop Control settings in the step sequencer, you can produce a wide range of variations from a single loop.

Save loops to memory card

Loops and patterns you create can be saved on a separately sold memory card.

Pitch playback

You can change the pitch of the loop playback. This lets you play the loop at pitches different from the original pitch.

Trigger playback

Parts you specify can be played back in sequence. This lets you create performances that are similar to what you would obtain by striking the pads of a sampler.

Divide times 16 playback

You can divide a loop into pieces, and then reassemble it and play it back. This lets you create new phrases that are completely different than the original loop.

DSP synthesizer

The MC-09 has a built-in synthesizer that gives you a wide range of sounds (tones) in categories such as Lead, Bass, and Rhythm, as well as four different effects (Filter, Isolator, Phaser, and Slicer).

A mode that simulates the vintage synthesizers often used in Techno styles has also been included.

(The MC-09 can also be used as a synthesizer module.)

16-step sequencer

Not only can you record the notes you input as performance data, but you can also spice up your performances by using the effect controller to cyclically change the effect settings, or by using loop control to change the way a loop is played back.

Audio input jacks (INPUT jacks)

Since the MC-09 provides INPUT jacks, you can combine the MC-09’s sounds with performances (audio signals) from another device such as a CD, MD, or keyboard.

•Capture (record) a performance from an external device, and loop it

•Mix an audio signal with the sounds of the MC-09

•Apply effects to an audio signal

Ways to use the MC-09

Here are some ways in which you can use the MC-09. Your creativity will take you even further!

As a DSP synthesizer

• Playing the MC-09 from the keyboard pads

(p. 18)

• Playing the MC-09 from an external MIDI device used as

a master keyboard

(p. 63)

Use sound-on-sound to create loops

Combine a performance from a CD or MD connected to the INPUT jacks with the sounds of the internal DSP sequencer

to create sound-on-sound

(p. 32)

Use loops in a live performance

•

Record hip-hop or techno loops in each part, and use the

 

step [1]–[4] buttons to play them

(p. 52)

•

Change the playback pitch

(p. 51)

•Divide a loop and change the playback order of the parts

....................................................................................... (p. 52)

Use the monophonic synthesizer to create polyphonic loops

•

Layer performances of the internal DSP synthesizer

 

(Loop Merge) to create polyphonic loops

(p. 38)

•

Adjust the pan of each track to create 3D output...

(p. 36)

Use the MC-09 as an effects processor

•

Cyclically modifying the effect settings

(p. 45)

•

Applying effects to audio from a CD or MD

(p. 41)

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Contents Listening to the demo performance Page Page Additional Precautions Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceAbout the included CD Restoring the factory settings Factory ResetSaving data About the displayContents Using a memory card DSP Synthesizer Section Names of things and what they doFront Panel Common Section Audio Looper SectionDC in Jack Rear PanelWays to use the MC-09 Main features and usesMain features Making connections Turning the power off Turning the power on/offTurning the power on Playing and creating patterns Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerWhat is a pattern? To stop the pattern, press the Stop button PlayingPlaying a pattern Press the Play button to play back the patternUse the INC and DEC buttons to select a pattern Selecting a patternUse the INC and DEC buttons to set the tempo Adjusting the tempo of a patternPress the keyboard pads to play them Playing the keyboard padsSelect a pattern Display will show the Octave Shift setting Changing the sound of a pattern Using the knobs to edit the settings of the soundModifying the sound When you are finished making settings, press the Exit button Editing other sound settingsUse the INC and DEC buttons to adjust the transpose setting Adjusting the panAdjusting the pitch Use the INC and DEC buttons to adjust the pan settingTR recording Creating a phrase RecordingPress the Exit button Press the Setup buttonPreparations for recording Select a pattern pCreating a melody or backing phrase Step Recording Make sure that the Keyboard button indicator is darkRepeat steps 13-15 to create your phrase Press a keyboard pad to specify the note pitchPress the Play button Use the C2 knob to adjust the velocity volumeCreating a drum phrase TR Recording To exit Step Edit mode, press the Exit or Button Stop8b80 To exit Step Edit mode, press the Stop or Exit buttonEditing a phrase When you’ve finished editing, press the Stop or Exit buttonPress the Write button to write Saving a patternPress the Write button Press the Write button to executeCreating and playing a loop What is a loop?Make preparations for capture Process of creating a loopStop capturing Recording capturingPress the Capture button to start capture Press the SEL button of the part that you want to hear Auditioning a loop PreviewMake sure that a pattern or effect control is not playing To stop loop playback, press the Stop button Adjusting the volume balance of the partsPlayback To begin loop playback, press the Play buttonTo defeat muting, press the Status button once again Muting or un-muting a partApplying effects Changing the tempoPosition Length Changing the settings of partPress the Loop Merge button Combining several parts into one Loop MergeSaving the steps by which you created a loop Process Patch Erasing the contents of a partPlaying back a process patch Saving a process patchSpecifying the effect routing Applying an effectSelecting an effect pattern Rapidly switching the effect on/offPress the Effects button so its indicator lights Turning the effect on/offUse the INC and DEC buttons to select an effect pattern Using the knobs to adjust the effectSettings Changing the effect type Use the INC and DEC buttons to change the effect type Creating consecutive changes in an effect Effect ControlTo stop playback, press the Stop button Using effect control to performMaking effect control settings Display will indicate the effect control length Following data will be saved Saving your effect settingsNormal playback and Loop Control PitchDivide times TriggerRealtime pitch performance Using loop control for realtime performanceRealtime performance using Divide times Realtime performance using TriggerSelect a pattern or effect pattern that uses Loop Control Playing back a loop with Loop ControlMaking loop control settings Type Value Explanation Turn the C3 knob to input the desired valueSaving your loop control settings Checking the standard tempo Setting the tempo manuallySetting the tempo with the TAP button About the tempoFormatting a memory card Using a memory cardMemory cards usable with the MC-09 Deleting a saved loop from memory card Saving a loop to a memory cardLoading a loop Deleting saved MC-09 settings from a memory card Saving all settings of the MC- 09 to a memory cardLoading MC-09 settings Using the MC-09 as the master Connecting external Midi devicesMidi signal flow Setting the Midi channelSynchronizing an external Midi sequencer Controlling an external Midi deviceControlling the MC-09 from an external Midi device Using the MC-09 as the slavePlaying the MC-09 from an external Midi device Synchronizing the MC-09 to an external Midi sequencer Using the MC-09 with your computerRestoring MC-09 data from an external Midi sequencer Saving MC-09 data on an external Midi sequencerAudio looper Audio signal flowHow the MC-09 is organized DSP synthesizer Step sequencerOthers What knobs doCommon condition Recording conditionCommon to Lead and Bass Parameter listDSP synthesizer parameters Lead Effects Operation System parametersProblem Cause Action TroubleshootingE01 Error messagesMidi Implementation Chart DSP Synthesizer SpecificationsSound List Preset Pattern Lead GroupPreset Pattern Bass Group Pattern Name Ctrl Preset Pattern Rhythm GroupLEAD/BASS Tone Preset Pattern Effects GroupUser Pattern TRI Rhythm SetMemo Memo Index Index Recording Operation mapPerformance CaptureSave the pattern/effect pattern/loop control pattern Make effect control settingsMake loop control settings Edit a phrase in patternLead Rhythm Bass Effects Blank ChartAvis Africa Information
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