Roland CDX-1 Inserting a phrase in another locationInsert

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Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence

Inserting a phrase in another location—Insert

If something has already been recorded at the insert destination, subsequent phrases

will be moved backward by the length of the phrase that is pasted.

fig.34-18

1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [EDIT].

[EDIT] will light, and the Sequence Edit menu will be displayed as icons.

fig.34-10

2. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the Insert

icon.

3. Press [YES/ENTER].

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The Insert Phrase screen appears.

4. Press CURSOR [ ].

A sequence track select mini-menu appears.

5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the sequence track (A–D) that you wish to

edit, and press [YES/ENTER].

A mini-menu disappears.

6. Use the REW [ ] /FF [ ] or the TIME/VALUE dial to select the phrase that

you wish to insert.

The currently selected phrase will be highlighted in black.

7. After you have specified the insert phrase, press [YES/ENTER].

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It displays where to move. You can adjust the

destination.

8. Use the REW [ ] /FF [ ] or the TIME/VALUE dial to set the insert

destination to “NOW.”

9. After you have specified the insert destination, press [YES/ENTER]

The specified phrase is inserted.

10.When you are finished editing the sequence track, press [DISPLAY].

[EDIT] goes out (extinguished), and the display returns to the Basic screen.

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If [SEQ PLAY] is off, press

[EDIT], and it will be turned

on (lit) automatically. Also, the

[STATUS] of all audio tracks

will go dark.

Contents

Main NOTICE AVIS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Page Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................9 Introduction.................................................................... 11 Expanding the memory ........................................................................14 Learning about CD-R/RW discs...........................................................18 Playing an audio CD....................................................... 47 How to play an audio CDthe CD Player...........................................48 Collecting audio material................................................ 53 Recording a sound to a padSampling.............................................54 Playing the pad samples......................................................................69 Creating an audio CD ................................................... 109 Prepare for recordingMultitrack recording...................................110 Recording/playing back a performance............................................119 Editing a recorded performance to create an audio CD..................132 Taking full advantage of the CDX-1.............................. 137 More functions for the CDX-1 ............................................................138 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices.........................................151 CD direct recording....................................................... 159 Recording to a CD-R discCD Recorder.........................................160 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Placement Maintenance Additional Precautions Laser beam Before Using Compact Discs Handling the CD-RW Drive Handling Compact Discs (CD-R/RW/ ROM) Copyright Page Before you begin Check the contents of the package About the included disc Main features of the CDX-1 Easy operation from recording/editing to audio CD production Before you begin A diverse array of connectors Digital audio workstation All processes are fully digital Two versatile digital effects processors Expanding the memory Precautions for expanding memory How to expand the memory Removing the memory Verifying that the memory is recognized by the CDX-1 Verify that the memory module has been installed in the socket correctly Memory read/write testDIMM diagnostics Learning about CD-R/RW discs What is a CD-R/RW disc? What is a CD-R disc? What is a CD-RW disc? Writing to a CD-R disc Discs for use on the CDX-1 List of usable discs for each operation Recommended CD-R/CD-RW discs Learning about CD-R/RW discs CD-R/RW disc handling and cleaning Disc handling Disc cleaning Panel Descriptions Top Panel INSERT EFFECTS section ON/OFF button PATCH button PHONES Section PHONES knob AUDIO TRACK section STATUS buttons 18 AUDIO TRACK faders TRACK EDIT section PAN Button DISPLAY, UTILITY and UNDO/REDO Button DISPLAY Button UTILITY Button UNDO/REDO Button SAMPLE PADS/SEQUENCING Section AUDIO CD Section AUDIO CD RECORDER indicator AUDIO CD PLAYER indicator AUDIO TRACK RECORD Section AUDIO TRACK RECORD indicator BOUNCE Button MIX DOWN Button CD BURNING Button AUTO PUNCH section IN button OUT button AUTO PUNCH button PREVIEW section Control section NO/EXIT Button YES/ ENTER Button CURSOR Button TIME/VALUE Dial MASTER Section MASTERING TOOLS Button EDIT Button STATUS Button MASTER fader Front Panel Place the CD to be loaded on this tray. Emergency eject hole Rear Panel AC ADAPTOR Jack MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT/THRU) FOOT SWITCH Jack MASTER Jack OPTICAL, COAXIAL connectors (IN, OUT) PHONES Jack Basic operation of the CDX-1 Connecting peripheral equipment Page Turning Off the Power Inserting/removing a disc Inserting a disc Time to mount disc Removing a disc If the disc tray does not open Switching among the Basic screens The Basic screens Post-fader (level meter) screen Pre-fader (level meter) screen Big Time screen If you are confused about operations or screens Going back to the Basic screen Adjusting the brightness of the screen displayContrast Switching the Big Time display Viewing information on the CD-RW disc Song Information screen Naming a song (CD-RW disc) Returning the CDX-1 to the factory settingsInitialize The meaning of each Initialize icon What you need to do to create your own CD Steps taken in producing an original CD Path 1 A B C D Path 2 Path 3 Path 4 Listening to the demo disc Playing the demo disc Adjusting the overall volumeMASTER fader Adjusting the headphone volume Adjusting the volume of each audio trackAUDIO TRACK faders Press pads to play back audio samples Playing back the sequence track 23 Page How to play an audio CDthe CD Player About the Display CD Player screen Switching the time display Playing and stopping a song Playing/stopping an audio CD Changing the playback location Moving to the previous/next track To go back to the beginning of an audio CD Rewind/fast-forward Repeatedly playing a specified region the Repeat function Registering the repeat region Canceling the repeat region Changing the way in which audio CD volume is adjusted Page Recording a sound to a padSampling What is sampling? Pads and banks Eight pads and 64 pad banks Switching pad banks Naming a pad bank Sampling to a pad Sampling an external sound Sampling from a CD audio clip collection inserted in the CDX-1 Loading a Windows WAVE file Using free audio sources from the Internet Switching of preview length of Windows WAVE files. Making settings in the Sampling screen Selecting the audio quality and sampling time appropriate for the materialData Type Data type and sampling time Data Type Specifying stereo or monoType Automatically start sampling when sound is input Start with What the Start with setting does Making sure to capture the beginning of the sound Pre Trigger Sampling from a pad to another pad Resampling If the display indicates Memory Full. Increasing the Remaining Memory Optimize Sample If there is no increase in the remaining memory even after Optimize Sample is executed... Deleting a sampleDelete Sample Deleting samples individually Deleting all samples of a pad bankBank Erase Preventing accidental erasure of pads Bank Protect Protecting/unprotecting a pad bank Saving Pad/Sequence on a CD-RW disc More about saving Pad/Sequence Saving Pad/Sequence Loading Pad/Sequence from a CD-RW disc If the display asks Load PAD/SEQ data? Playing the pad samples Basic ways to play samples Playing a sample Adjusting the Overall Sample Volume Playing samples simultaneously Changing how a pad starts and stops soundingPad Play Crossfading the pad samples you play Pad Crossfade Making the sound continue even after you release the padHold Using Hold Using Hold for multiple samples Playing repeatedlyLoop mode Preventing specific samples from sounding simultaneouslyMute Groups Playing samples that are set to the same Mute group (Example) Playing a sample from a connected foot switch Specifying the Function of the Foot Switch Specifying the pad sample that will be played by the foot switch Editing the sample of a pad Adjusting the volume of a sample Sample Level Displaying the correct tempo of a sample Adjusting the start/end points of the soundTrim Sample What are the Start/Loop points and Length? Start Point: Loop point: Length: Automatically removing Empty Portion at the Beginnings and Ends of Samples Expanding and Compressing a sample to modify the length or tempo Matching the tempo to another sampleTempo Match Expanding/compressing by a specified percentage or tempoTime Stretch Copying a sample to another pad Clipboard Deleting a sample of [CLIP BOARD] Splitting a sample among several padsDivide Sample Specifying a division point and dividing a sample in two Automatically dividing a sample at silent portions Dividing destinations when AUTO is used Dividing a sample at the timing that you press a button Creating a reverse tape style sampleCreate Reversal Boosting the sample level as high as possibleNormalize Arranging audio samples to create a songSequence What is a sequence? About the sequence tracks About the tempo of the sequence Setting the tempo of the sequence The Relationship Between Sequences and Phrases How recording works Recording pad operations as you play padsRealtime Recording Realtime recording Recording while you listen to the playback of another sequence track Recording while you listen to the playback of the audio tracks Correcting timing inaccuracies while you record Quantize About remaining recordable events of Sequence Recording pad operations at the specified intervalStep Recording Button functions during step recording If You Become confused About Button Function During Recording Step recording Adding dynamics while you step-record Parameter settings for step recording Playing a sequence track Playing sequence tracks and audio tracks simultaneously Editing a sequence track Moving a phraseMove Pasting a phrase at a different locationPaste Cutting a phraseCut Erasing PhrasesErase Inserting a phrase in another locationInsert 1 2 2 345 Dividing the phrase at the current locationSplit 2' 4 52 Finely Adjusting the Timing of Each PhraseAdjust Timing Offset and End Point Adjusting the volume setting for each phrase Edit on Sequence Play List screenQuick Edit Deleting a sequence track Recording the sequence playback sound on audio track Page Prepare for recordingMultitrack recording What is multitrack recording? Preparing a CD-RW disc for use Format Preparing a new CD-RW disc for use You must use high-speed compatible CD-RW discs! What is the data type Data Type Recording time Erasing the entire contents of a CD-RW disc Monitoring the sound of a connected instrument Selecting the input source Adjusting the input sensitivity Monitoring the sound Setting the left/right position (pan) of the input sound Tuning an instrumentTuner Adjusting the Tuning Setting the reference pitch of the tuner About the tuner display Using the rhythm guide Playing/stopping the rhythm guide Adjusting the Volume of the Rhythm Guide Changing the time signature Changing the rhythm pattern Changing the tempo Setting the tempo and rhythm pattern of the song Tempo Map Deleting a tempo map Playing the rhythm guide according to the tempo map Recording/playing back a performance Recording a Performance Select the audio track for recording Record Doubling technique Re-recording only a mistake Punch-in/out Using the Record button to punch-in/out Using a foot switch to punch-in/out Automatically punching-in/out at a specified location Auto Punch-in/out Specifying the area for recording How to Record Recording an additional performance while listening to an existing performance Overdubbing Select the audio track to record Recording while you listen to the playback Overdubbing tip Combining the performances of multiple audio tracksBounce Recording Bounce recording procedure Playback/recording audio tracks for bounce recording Playing back and stopping a recorded performance Playing back/stopping Adjusting the volume of each track Silencing a specific audio trackMute Saving Song settings on a CD-RW disc Increasing the free space on a CD-RW disc Optimize Disc Repeatedly playing a specified region the Repeat function Registering the repeat region Canceling the registration Assigning markers within a songMarker Assigning a marker Moving to the location of a marker Deleting a marker Changing the location of a marker Naming a marker Stopping the song automatically Marker Stop Editing a recorded performance to create an audio CD Preparing to write a CD-R discMixdown Setting the left/right position (pan) of each audio track Adjusting the tone of each audio trackEqualizer Adjusting the overall volume balanceMaster Balance Mixing down Listen to the result of Mixing down Adjusting the mastering tools Completing your original CDCD Burning Writing to a CD-R disc Finishing the CD Burning Finalizing a CD-R disc Page More functions for the CDX-1 Undoing a recording/editing operation Undoing a recording or editing operationUndo Canceling the UndoRedo Cueing to a precise locationPreview Adjusting the current location while listening to the preceding and/or following sound Using Scrub to make fine adjustments in the cue locationScrub Preview Using the insert effects What is an insert effect? What is a patch? How the patches are organized Using an insert effect Editing the insert effect settings Saving insert effect settings Copying a patch to create a new patch Changing the insert effect connections Using the loop effects What is a loop effect? Editing the loop effect settings Chorus/delay/doubling Reverb Using the loop effect to create doubling Creating a backup CD-RW disc Backing up song data on a CD-RW disc Connecting with a digital audio device In Order to Make a Digital recording with CD player To Prevent Digital recording with CD players Prohibiting digital copyingDigital Copy Prohibit What is SCMS? Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices MIDI Fundamentals What is MIDI? MIDI channels MIDI Implementation Chart Switching MIDI OUT/THRU Using MIDI to control the CDX-1 from another device Play samples Changing the correspondence between pads and note numbers Switch the pad bank Synchronized playback with the CDX-1 as the master Using MTC (master) Master and slave Page Using MMC Using the CDX-1 as the MMC master MIDI OUTMIDI IN CDX-1 Using the CDX-1 as an MMC slave Using an external MIDI sound module to play the rhythm guide How the rhythm guide sounds correspond to note numbers Page Recording to a CD-R discCD Recorder Using the mastering tools Recording an external audio source to a CD-R disc Recording samples played using Pad Crossfade on a CD-R disc Recording the sequence playback on a CD-R disc Page Page Troubleshooting Problems with the sound There is no sound whatsoever The input source cannot be heard There is no sound from the audio tracks Page Troubleshooting Cannot digitally record Problems with the CD-RW disc drive The disc tray dose not open Synchronization problems Other problems The foot switch is connected, but it is not working as intended Page Major Message List Major Message List Rhythm Pattern List Rhythm Pattern List Mixer effect parameter functions EQ (Equalizer): Loop Effect CHORUS/DELAY/DOUBLN (Chorus / Delay / Doubling) REVERB (Reberb): Insert effect algorithm list 1. STEREO MULTI This algorithm connects seven types of effect, all in full stereo. Page 2. LO-FI BOX LOFI (Lo-Fi Box): Produces a lo-fi sound. Creating lo-fi sounds Lo-Fi Box 3. VO+GT.AMP (Vocal+Guitar Amp) SP (Speaker modeling): This models the characteristics of various types of speakers. 4. VO+AC.MDL (Vocal+Acoustic Guitar Modeling) A.MDL (Acoustic Guitar Modeling): This models the sound of an acoustic guitar. 5. VO+ACOUSTIC (Vocal+Acousitc Guitar) 6. COSM GUITAR AMP SP (Speaker Modeling): This models the characteristics of various types of speakers. Page Preamp Models the preamp section of a guitar amp. Set the desired type for Amp Type. Speaker modeling 7. ACOUSTIC MDL (Acoustic Guitar Modeling) A.MDL (Acoustic Guitar Modeling): This models the sound of an acoustic guitar. Page 8. BASS MDL (Bass Guitar Modeling) B.MDL (Bass Modeling): Models the sound of a bass guitar. DEFRET (Defretter): This models a fretless bass. Page 9. ACOUSTIC GUITAR Page 10. BASS MULTI (Bass Guitar Multi) This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar. Appropriate for creating standard bass sound. DEFRET (Defretter): This models a fretless bass. OCT (Octave): This adds a note one octave lower, creating a richer sound. Page 11. COSM BASS AMP (COSM Bass Guitar Amp) SP (Speaker Modeling): This models the characteristics of various types of speakers. Speaker modeling Page 12. VOCAL MULTI This is a multi-effect designed for vocals. It provides the basic effects needed for vocals. DES (De-esser): Useful for reducing sibilant or S sounds produced by a vocalist. Page 13. VOICE TRANSFORMER Available types of modulation and their effect Page Glossary Balanced connection BPM, beats per minute Coaxial Condenser microphone Frame Frame rate Initialize Insert effect Impedance Page S/P DIF TOC Track TRS type (Tip-Ring-Sleeve plug) Value Parameter List * The settable range for Pattern will change depending on the Beat. Mixer Parameter () Chorus/Delay/Doubling Chorus Pad Recording Parameter Edit Pad Parameter Tempo Match Divide Sample Trim Sample Pad Bank Parameter Pad Bank Erase Parameter Pad Bank Protect Parameter Sequence Parameter () Pad Sequencing Parameter MIDI Parameter CD-RW Disc Format Parameter Marker Parameter () * The settable range for Mark Location will change slightly on the MTC Type (MIDI parameter). Temp Map Parameter MIDI Implementation 1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA Channel Voice Message Note On/Off Program Change 3. TRANSMITTED DATA Channel Voice Message Note On/Off Program Change System Common Messages 4. MIDI Machine Control MIDI Machine Control Details STOP (MCS) DEFERRED PLAY (MCS) RECORD STROBE 5. Appendices Decimal and Hexadecimal table MIDI Machine Control (MMC) Command Commands Recognized Commands Transmitted MIDI Implementation Chart Mixer Block Diagram Mixer Block Diagram INPUT MIXER (IN 1 - IN 2) TRACK MIXER (TR 1 - TR 8) Specifications CDX-1: MULTITRACK CD RECORDER / AUDIO SAMPLE WORKSTATION memorized Specifications Index A B C D F G H I L Q R S T U Page Page Page Information EUROPE As of May 15, 2001 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Page Newly Added Functions Ver.1.5 Compressing/expanding a sample according to the tempo at which playback was stopped Modifying the pitch of a sample to create a new samplePitch Change "Grade" Making fine adjustments to the location at which a sample starts/ends Specifying a point while you listen to the sound before and after itPreview Making fine adjustments to the location at which a sample starts/ends Using scrub to set a pointScrub Preview Adjusting the crossfade time Exchanging the contents of sequence tracks Exchange Track Copying the contents of a sequence track Copy Track Editing a specified region of a sequence track Region In/Out Specifying the editing region Canceling an editing region Editing the specified region Erasing SegmentsErase Cutting SegmentsCut Moving to a Another LocationMove Pasting to a Another LocationPaste Inserting to a Another LocationInsert Muting (silencing) a specific audio track Using [STATUS] to select the track whose parameters you want to adjust Setting the left/right position (pan) of each audio track Adjusting the tone of each audio track Editing the loop effect settings Chorus/delay/doubling Preventing tempo data from being read from a CD-RW disc If T.Map LoadConfirm is ON Using the tempo of a sample to modify the tempo map Using Pads/Sequences while you mix down Editing the Mastering Tool settings Saving the mastering tool settings Mastering Tools parameter list THRU, 20 Hz2.00 kHz B CUT (Bass Cut Filter): 21 Mastering Tools parameter list a certain ratio. Effect of Input Delay under Input Splitting into frequency bands 22 Mastering Tools parameter list MIX (Mixer): Adjust the volume of the low, mid, and high frequency ranges, and mix them. LMT (Limiter): Prevents distortion by suppressing signals at High levels. OUT (Output): Provides settings concerning overall output. Remembering the icon that was last selected in a menu screen Synchronization with a Sequence or Drum Machine