Roland MC-09 owner manual Using a memory card

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Contents

Using a memory card	58
Memory cards usable with the MC-09	58
Cautions when using a memory card	58
Formatting a memory card	58
Saving a loop to a memory card	59
Loading a loop	59
Deleting a saved loop from memory card	59
Saving all settings of the MC-09 to a memory card	60
Loading MC-09 settings	60
Deleting saved MC-09 settings from a memory card	60
Connecting external MIDI devices	61
Setting the MIDI channel	61
Using the MC-09 as the master	61
Using the MC-09 as the slave	63
Using the MC-09 with your computer	64
Saving the MC-09 settings to an external sequencer (Bulk Dump)	65
How the MC-09 is organized	66
What knobs do	67
Parameter list	68
Troubleshooting	72
Error messages	73
Specifications	75
Sound List	76
Index	82
Operation map	84
Blank Chart	86

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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

Using a memory card

Connecting external MIDI devices