Roland GW-7 owner manual Performance Functions and Effects, Beam Controller

Performance Functions and Effects

Performance Functions

D Beam Controller

The D Beam controller is a controller that you use simply by positioning your hand above it. You can use this to control one of two functions that you select. By changing the selected assignment, you can control a wide variety of effects.

To turn the D Beam controller on, press either [ASSIGNABLE 1] or [ASSIGNABLE 2] so the button is lit. To turn it off, press the button to make it go dark.

You can’t use [ASSIGNABLE 1] and [ASSIGNABLE 2] at the same time.

Assigning the D Beam Controller Function

1.Press [ASSIGNABLE 1] or [ASSIGNABLE 2] to access the D Beam assignment screen.

2.Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired D Beam function.

D Beam func-	Explanation
tion
DRUM ROLL	A snare drum roll will continue as long as your
	hand is positioned over the D Beam. Move your
	hand closer to increase the volume, and move
	your hand rapidly away to play a cymbal.
CHIMES	Chimes will sound when you position your hand
	above the D Beam. The volume is greater when
	you move your hand more rapidly.
CUICA	Different sounds will be heard depending on the
	position of your hand above the D Beam. The
	volume is greater when you move your hand
	more rapidly.
GUIRO	Same as above.
CONGA	Same as above.
SITAR	Same as above.
TABLA	Same as above.
WADON	Same as above.
GENDER	Same as above.
BIG GONG	A gong will sound when you position your hand
	over the D Beam. The volume is greater when
	you move your hand more rapidly.
BUBBLE	The sound of bubbles will continue as long as
	your hand is positioned above the D Beam. The
	volume will increase as you move your hand
	closer.
STREAM	The sound of running water will continue as
	long as your hand is positioned above the D
	Beam. The volume will increase as you move
	your hand closer.
EXPLOSION	An explosion will sound when you position your
	hand over the D Beam. The volume is greater
	when you move your hand more rapidly.
GUN SHOT	A pistol shot will sound when you position your
	hand over the D Beam. The volume is greater
	when you move your hand more rapidly.
ENGINE	An engine will continue sounding as long as
	your hand is positioned above the D Beam. The
	volume will increase as you move your hand
	closer.
APPLAUSE+	Applause will continue sounding as long as your
	hand is positioned above the D Beam. The vol-
	ume will increase as you move your hand closer,
	and cheering will sound if you move your hand
	even closer.
LAUGHING	Laughter will sound when you position your
	hand over the D Beam. The volume is greater
	when you move your hand more rapidly.

D Beam func-	Explanation
tion
SCREAMING	A scream will sound when you position your
	hand over the D Beam. The volume is greater
	when you move your hand more rapidly.
BIRD	A bird call will sound when you position your
	hand over the D Beam. The volume is greater
	when you move your hand more rapidly.
DOG	A dog’s bark will sound when you position your
	hand over the D Beam. The volume is greater
	when you move your hand more rapidly.
SEASHORE	Surf will sound when you position your hand
	over the D Beam. The volume will increase as
	you move your hand closer.
RAIN+	The sound of rain will continue as long as your
	hand is positioned above the D Beam. The vol-
	ume will increase as you move your hand closer,
	and thunder will sound if you move your hand
	even closer.
MODULATION	The D Beam controller will apply the same effect
	as the MODULATION lever (p. 17).
EXPRESSION	The volume will increase when you bring your
	hand closer to the D Beam. The volume will re-
	turn to the original level when you take your
	hand away.
BEND UP	The pitch will rise when you bring your hand
	closer to the D Beam. The pitch will return to the
	original level when you take your hand away.
BEND DOWN	The pitch will fall when you bring your hand
	closer to the D Beam. The pitch will return to the
	original level when you take your hand away.
EXP+UP	When you bring your hand closer to the D Beam,
	the volume of the keyboard performance will in-
	crease and the pitch will rise. The pitch and vol-
	ume will return to the original level when you
	take your hand away.
EXP+DOWN	When you bring your hand closer to the D Beam,
	the volume of the keyboard performance will in-
	crease and the pitch will fall. The pitch and vol-
	ume will return to the original level when you
	take your hand away.
TEMPO UP	The tempo will become faster when you bring
	your hand closer to the D Beam. The tempo will
	return to the original value when you take your
	hand away.
TEMPO DOWN	The tempo will become slower when you bring
	your hand closer to the D Beam. The tempo will
	return to the original value when you take your
	hand away.
START/STOP	Playback will start when you position your hand
	over the D Beam. Playback will stop when you
	position your hand over the D Beam once again.
FILL	If you position your hand over the D Beam while
	the backing is playing, a fill-in will sound. (This
	is the same function as [FILL IN].)
FADE OUT	If you position your hand over the D Beam, the
	volume will begin decreasing and will then
	reach zero. The backing performance will stop,
	and then the original volume will return after
	two or three seconds.

If you turn off the power while the D Beam setting screen is displayed, the D Beam setting you chose will not be remembered by the GW-7. You must press [EXIT] before you turn off the power.

A performance using a function that produces a sound such as DRUM ROLL can't be recorded in a song.

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