Roland MC-09 owner manual Saving a loop to a memory card, Loading a loop

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Saving a loop to a memory card

The loops recorded in the audio looper can be saved on a memory card. Here we will explain how to save individual loops of the specified part.

1.Press the [SETUP] button.

2.Press the [INC] or [DEC] button until the display

indicates “

”.

3.Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will show the save-destination file number (L01– L50).

4.Press one of the audio looper [SEL] buttons to specify the part that you want to save.

5.Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select the save- destination file number.

*Should you decide that you don’t want to carry out the save, press the [SETUP] button or the [EXIT] button.

6.Press the [WRITE] button to begin saving the data.

While the data is being saved, “ ” will appear in the display. When saving is complete, you’re returned to where you were in step 2.

* If the save-destination file number already exists on the

memory card, the display will indicate “

”. If you

want to save the new data by overwriting the old, press the [ENTER] button. If you want to save the data with a different file number, press the [EXIT] button and repeat the procedure from step 2.

* It may take up to three minutes for saving one loop.

7.Press the [SETUP] button.

When you save a loop to a memory card, it is saved in the MC-09’s own original format. This means that loops you create on the MC-09 cannot be loaded or used by a personal computer or hard disk recorder. If you want to use an MC-09 loop on a different device, you will have to record the loop onto that device as an audio signal.

Loading a loop

Here’s how to load a loop from a memory card into the audio looper.

1.Press the [SETUP] button.

2.Press the [INC] or [DEC] button until the display

indicates “ ”.

3.Press the [ENTER] button.

Using a memory card

The display will show one of the file numbers (L01– L50) that have been saved on the memory card.

4.Press one of the audio looper [SEL] buttons to select the part into which the data will be loaded.

5.Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select the load- source file number.

*If you decide you don’t want to load a file, press the [SETUP] button or the [EXIT] button.

6.Press the [WRITE] button to begin loading.

The display will show “ ” while the data is being loaded. When loading is finished, you’re returned to where you were in step 2.

*If a loop already exists in the load-destination part, the display

will indicate “ ”. If it is ok to overwrite this existing data when you load, press the [ENTER] button. If you decide to load the data into a different part, press the [EXIT] button and repeat the procedure from step 2.

*It may take up to three minutes for loading one loop.

7.Press the [SETUP] button.

Deleting a saved loop from memory card

Here’s how to delete a saved loop from memory card.

1.Press the [SETUP] button.

2.Press the [INC] or [DEC] button until the display

indicates “ ”.

3.Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will show one of the file numbers (L01– L50) that have been saved on the memory card.

4.Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select the number of the file that you want to delete.

5.Press the [WRITE] button.

The display will indicate “ ”, asking you to confirm the operation.

*If you decide not to delete the loop, press the [SETUP] button or the [EXIT] button.

6.Press the [ENTER] button to delete the loop.

While the loop is being deleted, the display will show

“ ”. When the loop has been deleted, you’re returned to where you were in step 2.

7.Press the [SETUP] button.

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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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