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Applying an effect

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Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select an effect pattern.

“P” in front of the number indicates a preset effect pattern, “U” indicates a user effect pattern, and “C” indicates a effect pattern saved on a memory card.

You can rapidly switch between preset (P), user (U), and card (C) by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [INC] or [DEC] button.

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When selecting a effect pattern from a card, or when switching to another effect pattern while the current effect pattern plays, press the [ENTER] button to finalize your selection.

Depending on the pattern you select, the indicator of the [LEAD], [BASS], or [RHYTHM] button will blink, and the [LOOP CTRL] button's indicator may light (Loop Control: On). This indicates that the selected pattern includes Loop Control settings (p. 53).

 

The selected pattern number will blink until you finalize it.

 

 

 

 

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This step is not necessary when selecting a preset or user effect pattern while the

If you switch to a different

effect pattern while the

 

pattern is stopped.

 

current effect pattern is still

*

You cannot select a effect pattern from a card during playback. In this case, the

playing, playback will change

 

display will indicate "C--".

to the newly selected effect

Using the knobs to adjust the effect

pattern at the beginning of the

next measure. However, the

 

 

settings

tempo of the previous effect

pattern will be maintained.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the C1, C2, and C3 knobs to adjust the effect settings. The function of each knob will depend on the type of effect, as shown below.

 

C1 knob

C2 knob

C3 knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FILTER

Rate

Cutoff frequency

Resonance

 

(modulation speed)*

 

 

 

 

 

 

ISOLATOR

Low gain

Middle gain

High gain

 

 

 

 

PHASER

Rate

Modulation depth

Resonance

 

(modulation speed)*

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLICER

Rate

Time to cut

Pan

 

(interval of cutting)*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutoff frequency: specifies the frequency at which the filter begins to be applied

Resonance: emphasizes the frequency region near the cutoff frequency

* If you select the , , , , or effect types (p. 44),

it will not be possible to adjust the rate of the filter, phaser, or slicer.

*The adjustments you make here are temporary. If you want to keep the new settings, you must Store them (p. 48).

*For some settings, you can synchronize the rate of the filter, phaser, or slicer to the standard tempo. For details, refer to the table on the next page.

The knob position may not match the actual value of the setting. In this case, turn the knob slightly, and then make the desired setting.

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.

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, and C3.

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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 Front Panel Names of things and what they doDSP Synthesizer Section Common Section Audio Looper SectionDC in Jack Rear PanelMain features Main features and usesWays to use the MC-09 Making connections Turning the power on Turning the power on/offTurning the power off What is a pattern? Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerPlaying and creating patterns 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 patternSelect a pattern Playing the keyboard padsPress the keyboard pads to play them Display will show the Octave Shift setting Modifying the sound Using the knobs to edit the settings of the soundChanging the sound of a pattern 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 loopPress the Capture button to start capture Recording capturingStop capturing Make sure that a pattern or effect control is not playing Auditioning a loop PreviewPress the SEL button of the part that you want to hear 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/offSettings Using the knobs to adjust the effectUse the INC and DEC buttons to select an effect pattern Changing the effect type Use the INC and DEC buttons to change the effect type Creating consecutive changes in an effect Effect ControlMaking effect control settings Using effect control to performTo stop playback, press the Stop button 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 tempoMemory cards usable with the MC-09 Using a memory cardFormatting a memory card Loading a loop Saving a loop to a memory cardDeleting a saved loop from memory card Loading MC-09 settings Saving all settings of the MC- 09 to a memory cardDeleting saved MC-09 settings from a memory card 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 devicePlaying the MC-09 from an external Midi device Using the MC-09 as the slaveControlling 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 conditionDSP synthesizer parameters Parameter listCommon to Lead and Bass Lead Effects Operation System parametersProblem Cause Action TroubleshootingE01 Error messagesMidi Implementation Chart DSP Synthesizer SpecificationsPreset Pattern Bass Group Preset Pattern Lead GroupSound List Pattern Name Ctrl Preset Pattern Rhythm GroupUser Pattern Preset Pattern Effects GroupLEAD/BASS Tone 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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