Roland MC-09 Adjusting the tempo of a pattern, Use the INC and DEC buttons to set the tempo

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Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer

Patterns in the LEAD group

Normally, it is not possible to apply effects to the pattern playback.

Instead, the preset patterns of the LEAD group already include either a overdrive, distortion, phaser, or slicer + ring modulator effect. To see which effect is included, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the step [16] button (p. 21).

The display will appear as follows.

: Overdrive 1

: Overdrive 2 (without filter envelope keyfollow)

: Distortion 1

: Distortion 2 (without filter envelope keyfollow)

: Phaser 1 (A light phaser effect is obtained.)

: Phaser 2 (A light phaser effect is obtained. tempo sync)

: Phaser 3 (A deep phaser effect is obtained.)

: Phaser 4 (A deep phaser effect is obtained. tempo sync)

: Slicer + Ring Modulator 1

: Slicer + Ring Modulator 2 (tempo sync)

: No effect applied

When you are finished and want to return to the previous screen, press the [EXIT] button.

You can change the type of effect that is included in the pattern (p. 21).

You can turn the C1, C2, and C3 knobs to modify the effect settings (p. 20).

Adjusting the tempo of a pattern

Since each pattern carries its own tempo setting, it will play according to this tempo.

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Select a pattern.

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Press the [DISPLAY] button so the BPM indicator lights.

If you want to use only the ring modulator with SL1, turn the C1 knob to the far left.

You can have your patterns play in sync with the tempo of an external MIDI device (p. 64).

If you switch to another pattern while the previous pattern is still playing, the tempo of the previous pattern will be maintained.

The display will show the tempo of the current pattern.

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Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to set the tempo.

The tempo can be set to anything from = 40 to = 240.

As an alternative to using the [INC] or [DEC] buttons, you can set the tempo by pressing the [TAP] button at the desired timing

(p. 57).

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Contents Listening to the demo performance Page Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Additional PrecautionsSaving data Restoring the factory settings Factory ResetAbout the display About the included CDContents 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? Playing a pattern PlayingPress the Play button to play back the pattern To stop the pattern, press the Stop buttonUse 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 settingsAdjusting the pitch Adjusting the panUse the INC and DEC buttons to adjust the pan setting Use the INC and DEC buttons to adjust the transpose settingTR recording Creating a phrase RecordingPreparations for recording Press the Setup buttonSelect a pattern p Press the Exit buttonCreating 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 pitchCreating a drum phrase TR Recording Use the C2 knob to adjust the velocity volumeTo exit Step Edit mode, press the Exit or Button Stop Press the Play button8b80 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 Saving a patternPress the Write button to execute Press the Write button to writeCreating 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 Playback Adjusting the volume balance of the partsTo begin loop playback, press the Play button To stop loop playback, press the Stop buttonApplying effects Muting or un-muting a partChanging the tempo To defeat muting, press the Status button once againPosition 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 effectPress the Effects button so its indicator lights Rapidly switching the effect on/offTurning the effect on/off Selecting an effect patternUse 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 Setting the tempo with the TAP button Setting the tempo manuallyAbout the tempo Checking the standard 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 Midi signal flow Connecting external Midi devicesSetting the Midi channel Using the MC-09 as the masterSynchronizing 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 sequencerHow the MC-09 is organized Audio signal flowDSP synthesizer Step sequencer Audio looperCommon condition What knobs doRecording condition OthersCommon 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 Performance Operation mapCapture RecordingMake loop control settings Make effect control settingsEdit a phrase in pattern Save the pattern/effect pattern/loop control patternLead Rhythm Bass Effects Blank ChartAvis Africa Information