Roland MMP-2 Using Effects, Bypass, Mic Modeling OFF/ON MODEL, Reference Microphone INPUT

Using Effects

The effects this unit provides are divided into four groups, which are respectively assigned to the four [EDIT SELECT] buttons [MODEL], [EQ], [DYNAMICS], and [PLUG IN].

The functional algorithms are pre-set according to the types of patches (p. 14). Each patch includes the setting of algorithms. Users cannot control such algorithms. The [EDIT SELECT] button of each effect lights to show that the effect is available in this patch.

If you press [EDIT SELECT] buttons of effects that are not functioning, “Can’t edit. No effects module.” will be displayed.

The steps for effect operations are as follows.

1.Press the [EDIT CH SELECT] button to select the channel you want to work on.

2.Press the [EDIT SELECT] button to select the effect you want to manipulate.

3.If the screen for the parameter you want to change for does not appear, use the [PAGE] buttons to scroll through the screens.

* While adjusting some parameters such as effect “TYPE”, you may hear short click noise. This is not a malfunction.

You can call up and use any of a variety of grouped settings (Patches) suited to different uses and environments that are stored in memory. You can also save settings you have changed as patches. (“Patches” (p. 14))

BYPASS

This has the same effect as setting the Effect ON/OFF parameter to OFF. (However, the setting for the ON/OFF parameter does not change.) The Dynamics settings have a number of switches, and they are all bypassed at one time.

Pressing the [BYPASS] button makes the button light up red, and in this state effects are bypassed. Press again to cancel.

Mic Modeling

This effect models the sound characteristics of certain types of expensive microphones. It works best when the input source you use matches the settings available in the processor. For example, the effect is optimized if you use an AKG C3000B or a Roland DR-20 microphone as the source microphone and then choose the output microphone whose characteristics you would like to model. You can also edit the modeling effect by changing microphone proximity or distance effects, and other qualities.

Mic Modeling OFF/ON (MODEL)

This is the On/Off switch for the microphone modeling.

Reference Microphone (INPUT)

This table shows the optimum choices for the microphones or inputs to use when using the microphone modeling effect.

When you use modeling, specify the microphone used when making the recording or pick the choice closest to the microphone you used.

DR-20	Roland DR-20	Dynamic microphone from Roland
SML.D	Small Dynamic Microphone	Dynamic microphone used for musical instruments and vocals
HED.D	Head-worn Dynamic Microphone	Headset-type dynamic microphone
MIN.C	Miniature Condenser Microphone	Ultra-compact condenser microphone
FLAT	Flat	Line in
C3000B	AKG C 3000 B	Condenser microphone from AKG Acoustics

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