Creating a Patch

With the VC-1, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a “parameter.” When you change the values of parameters, you are doing what is referred to as “editing.” This chapter explains the procedures used in creating patches, and the functions of the patch parameters.

There are two methods of sound creation.

Editing an existing sound.

Initializing all the parameters of a certain Partial, and then editing the Partial. (p. 49)

*Changes you make to sound settings are temporary, and will be lost if you turn off the power or select another sound. If you want to keep the modified sound, you must save it. (“Saving Patches” (p. 27))

How to Make the Patch Settings

A number of patch Factors and Tone Parameters are shown in each window.

fig.08-01e(PatchTop)

1.Access the PATCH TOP screen, and select the patch whose settings you wish to modify (p. 12).

*If you want to create all your patches from the ground up, rather than the patches that have already been prepared, carry out the Initialize operation (p. 49).

2.The parameters are organized into several editing groups. Touch one of the buttons at the bottom of the screen to select the edit group containing the parameters you want to set.

Patch factor

Lower Tone

Upper Tone

fig.08-02(L-ToneCommonP-ENV)

3.Touch one of the tabs in the left of the screen to select the desired editing screen.

4.When editing a parameter that requires you to specify a value, move the cursor to the value box of that parameter. Then modify the value by either turning the VALUE dial or pressing [INC/+] or [DEC/-]. You can also modify a value by dragging over the touch screen.

5.Repeat steps 2–4 to complete a patch.

6.If you wish to save the changes you’ve made, perform the Save operation (p. 27). If you do not wish to save changes, press [EXIT] to return to the PATCH TOP screen.

*If you return to the PATCH TOP screen without saving, the display will indicate “EDITED,” reminding you that the patch settings have been modified. If you turn off the power or select a different patch while the display indicates “EDITED,” your edited patch will be lost.

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Roland VC-1 D-50 owner manual Creating a Patch, How to Make the Patch Settings