Roland MC-09 owner manual Modifying the sound, Using the knobs to edit the settings of the sound

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Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer

Modifying the sound

Using the knobs to edit the settings of the sound

You can use the six knobs to edit the sound settings in real time. The settings that can be modified by each knob will depend on the group of the selected pattern, as shown in the table below.

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The position of the knob may differ from the actual setting. In this case, turn the knob slightly, and then make the setting again.

Group		C1	C2	C3	CUTOFF	RESO	DECAY

	Overdrive/	Oscillator	Depth of dis-	Brightness
	Distortion	pitch	tortion
							Filter
LEAD	Phaser	Modulation	Modulation	Resonance			Filter
LEAD		speed	depth		Cutoff	Resonance	envelope
					frequency		decay time
	Slicer +	Interval to cut	Time to cut	Ring	frequency		decay time
	Slicer +	Interval to cut	Time to cut	Ring
	Ring mod-			frequency
	ulator

BASS		Oscillator	Filter enve-	Accent	Cutoff	Resonance	Filter
		pitch	lope depth		frequency		envelope
							decay time
RHYTHM		—	—	—	Bass drum	Snare drum	Hi-hat
					volume	volume	volume

Cutoff frequency: Specifies the frequency at which the filter will begin to be applied

Resonance:	Emphasizes the region near the cutoff frequency
Decay time:	Adjusts the time from the maximum level of the filter
	envelope until it reaches the sustain level

For details on the function of each setting, refer to “Parameter list” (p. 68).

*If you use the knobs to edit the sound settings, your changes will remain in effect only while that pattern plays. The pattern will revert to the original settings when you select another pattern or turn off the power. If you want to keep the new settings, you must perform the Save operation (p. 30).

Changing the sound of a pattern

Here’s how you can change the tone or rhythm set used by a pattern.

If you want to view the setting of a knob in the display while you adjust it, hold down the [SHIFT] button while you turn that knob.

1

Select a pattern.

2

Press the [DISPLAY] button enough times to get the TONE/ TYPE indicator to light.

The display will show the number of the tone or rhythm set that is assigned

to the pattern.

If you want to check the setting of a knob in the display, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DISPLAY] button. When you do this, the value of each knob will be displayed in the order of C1, C2, C3, CUTOFF, RESO, and DECAY.

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Contents Listening to the demo performance Page Page Power Supply PlacementMaintenance Additional PrecautionsRestoring the factory settings Factory Reset Saving dataAbout the display 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? Playing Playing a patternPress the Play button to play back the 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 buttonAdjusting the pan Adjusting the pitchUse the INC and DEC buttons to adjust the pan setting Use the INC and DEC buttons to adjust the transpose settingCreating a phrase Recording TR recordingPress the Setup button Preparations for recordingSelect a pattern p 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 phraseUse the C2 knob to adjust the velocity volume Creating a drum phrase TR RecordingTo exit Step Edit mode, press the Exit or Button Stop 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 phraseSaving a pattern Press the Write buttonPress the Write button to execute 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 Adjusting the volume balance of the parts PlaybackTo begin loop playback, press the Play button To stop loop playback, press the Stop buttonMuting or un-muting a part Applying effectsChanging the tempo 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 routingRapidly switching the effect on/off Press the Effects button so its indicator lightsTurning 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 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 Setting the tempo manually Setting the tempo with the TAP buttonAbout 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 Connecting external Midi devices Midi signal flowSetting the Midi channel 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 sequencerAudio signal flow How the MC-09 is organizedDSP synthesizer Step sequencer Audio looperWhat knobs do Common conditionRecording 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 Operation map PerformanceCapture RecordingMake effect control settings Make loop control settingsEdit a phrase in pattern Save the pattern/effect pattern/loop control patternBlank Chart Lead Rhythm Bass EffectsAvis Information Africa