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NOTICE AVIS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2 2
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Dividing the phrase at the current locationSplit
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Troubleshooting
Problems with the sound
There is no sound whatsoever
The input source cannot be heard
There is no sound from the audio tracks
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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8. BASS MDL (Bass Guitar Modeling)
B.MDL (Bass Modeling): Models the sound of a bass guitar.
DEFRET (Defretter): This models a fretless bass.
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9. ACOUSTIC GUITAR
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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.
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11. COSM BASS AMP (COSM Bass Guitar Amp)
SP (Speaker Modeling): This models the characteristics of various types of speakers.
Speaker modeling
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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.
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13. VOICE TRANSFORMER
Available types of modulation and their effect
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Glossary
Balanced connection
BPM, beats per minute
Coaxial
Condenser microphone
Frame
Frame rate
Initialize
Insert effect
Impedance
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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
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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
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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):
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Mastering Tools parameter list
a certain ratio.
Effect of Input Delay under Input
Splitting into frequency bands
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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