PC-300

3. Main features of the PC-300

USB connector

The PC-300 comes with a USB connector that allows you to connect it to an IBM compatible PC or a Macintosh® computer fitted with USB connectors (iMac®, G4, etc.). This connector allows for high-speed data transfer and supplying power to the connected devices.

USB drivers

The PC-300 is supplied with various USB drivers for both IBM compatible and Macintosh® computers. See the included booklet for details.

Complete range of control features

Since the keyboard provides for sound selection that uses combinations of Program Change and Bank Select mes- sages (CC 00 and CC 32), you can also select any of the Variation Tones that may be available on a GS sound module.

In addition, a variety of continuous con- trollers (Control Changes) can be assigned to the DATA ENTRY slider. The slider can then be used for controlling the desired parameter (Reverb or Chorus Depth, for example) of a GS sound module.

Superb playability and expres- siveness

This standard 49-key keyboard velocity sensitive and therefore allows you to express even the finest nuances. In addi- tion, an Octave Shift feature allows you to conveniently shift the soundable range up or down. Moreover, the PC-300 is equipped with a Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, and provides a SUSTAIN SWITCH jack for connecting a Sustain/Hold pedal.

Makes Desk Top Music (DTM) more enjoyable

The PC-300 is very compact, so it requires only a minimal amount of desktop space. The PC-300 is sure to become an invalu- able part of any DTM setup, since it can be used for real-time or step recording, as well as for practice while listening to “minus-one” playback.

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Roland owner manual Main features of the PC-300