Roland MC-09 owner manual

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Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

*Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power- cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

•Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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•Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland

distributor, as listed on the "Information" page.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

•Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

•Humid; or are

•Exposed to rain; or are

•Dusty; or are

•Subject to high levels of vibration.

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•Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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•Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on

the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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•Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock

hazards!

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•This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience

any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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•Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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•Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page when:

•The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or

•Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

•The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

•The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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Contents Listening to the demo performance Page Page Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Additional PrecautionsAbout the display Restoring the factory settings Factory ResetSaving data About the included CDContents Using a memory card DSP Synthesizer Section Names of things and what they doFront Panel Audio Looper Section Common SectionRear Panel DC in JackWays 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? Press the Play button to play back the pattern PlayingPlaying a pattern To stop the pattern, press the Stop buttonSelecting a pattern Use the INC and DEC buttons to select a patternAdjusting the tempo of a pattern Use the INC and DEC buttons to set the tempoPress 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 Editing other sound settings When you are finished making settings, press the Exit buttonUse the INC and DEC buttons to adjust the pan setting Adjusting the panAdjusting the pitch Use the INC and DEC buttons to adjust the transpose settingCreating a phrase Recording TR recordingSelect a pattern p Press the Setup buttonPreparations for recording Press the Exit buttonMake sure that the Keyboard button indicator is dark Creating a melody or backing phrase Step RecordingPress a keyboard pad to specify the note pitch Repeat steps 13-15 to create your phraseTo exit Step Edit mode, press the Exit or Button Stop Use the C2 knob to adjust the velocity volumeCreating a drum phrase TR Recording Press the Play buttonTo exit Step Edit mode, press the Stop or Exit button 8b80When you’ve finished editing, press the Stop or Exit button Editing a phrasePress the Write button to execute Saving a patternPress the Write button Press the Write button to writeWhat is a loop? Creating and playing a loopProcess of creating a loop Make preparations for captureStop 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 begin loop playback, press the Play button Adjusting the volume balance of the partsPlayback To stop loop playback, press the Stop buttonChanging the tempo Muting or un-muting a partApplying effects To defeat muting, press the Status button once againChanging the settings of part Position LengthCombining several parts into one Loop Merge Press the Loop Merge buttonErasing the contents of a part Saving the steps by which you created a loop Process PatchSaving a process patch Playing back a process patchApplying an effect Specifying the effect routingTurning the effect on/off Rapidly switching the effect on/offPress the Effects button so its indicator lights 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 Creating consecutive changes in an effect Effect Control Use the INC and DEC buttons to change the effect typeTo stop playback, press the Stop button Using effect control to performMaking effect control settings Display will indicate the effect control length Saving your effect settings Following data will be savedPitch Normal playback and Loop ControlTrigger Divide timesUsing loop control for realtime performance Realtime pitch performanceRealtime performance using Trigger Realtime performance using Divide timesPlaying back a loop with Loop Control Select a pattern or effect pattern that uses Loop ControlMaking loop control settings Turn the C3 knob to input the desired value Type Value ExplanationSaving your loop control settings About the tempo Setting the tempo manuallySetting the tempo with the TAP button 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 Setting the Midi channel Connecting external Midi devicesMidi signal flow Using the MC-09 as the masterControlling an external Midi device Synchronizing an external Midi sequencerControlling the MC-09 from an external Midi device Using the MC-09 as the slavePlaying the MC-09 from an external Midi device Using the MC-09 with your computer Synchronizing the MC-09 to an external Midi sequencerSaving MC-09 data on an external Midi sequencer Restoring MC-09 data from an external Midi sequencerDSP synthesizer Step sequencer Audio signal flowHow the MC-09 is organized Audio looperRecording condition What knobs doCommon condition OthersCommon to Lead and Bass Parameter listDSP synthesizer parameters Lead Effects System parameters OperationTroubleshooting Problem Cause ActionError messages E01Midi Implementation Chart Specifications DSP SynthesizerSound List Preset Pattern Lead GroupPreset Pattern Bass Group Preset Pattern Rhythm Group Pattern Name CtrlLEAD/BASS Tone Preset Pattern Effects GroupUser Pattern Rhythm Set TRIMemo Memo Index Index Capture Operation mapPerformance RecordingEdit a phrase in pattern Make effect control settingsMake loop control settings Save the pattern/effect pattern/loop control patternBlank Chart Lead Rhythm Bass EffectsAvis Information Africa
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