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Roland MC-09 - page 1
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of January 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industri ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 2
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 3
3 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) .......................................................................................................... 015 • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 4
4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 – 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 5
5 Important Notes Saving data Saving patterns After you’ve edited a pattern or recorded in the step sequencer, you must save your work in the MC-09’s internal user memory , or on a memory card if you want to keep it. If you turn off the power without saving your work, your settings and recorded material will be lost. • Saving a pattern ...... ...
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6 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 4 Saving data .................................................................................................................................................. 5 About the display .............................................................. ...
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7 Contents Using a memory card ...........................................................................58 Memory cards usable with the MC-09 .................................................................................................. 58 Cautions when using a memory card....................................................................... ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 8
8 Names of things and what they do Front Panel fig.04-1 Common Section 1. OUTPUT Knob .................................. (p. 13) This knob adjusts the overall volume. 2. [SHIFT] Button This button is used in conjunction with other buttons. 3. [SETUP] Button This button is used for making settings concerned with the tuning, MIDI, etc. 4. [REST] Butt ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 9
9 Names of things and what they do 11. C1 Knob, C2 Knob, C3 Knob, CUTOFF/BD Knob, RESO/SD Knob, DECAY/HH Knob Use these knobs to adjust various parameters such as cutoff frequency, resonance, and drum volume. * The function of the knobs will depend on the operating mode. For details, refer to “What knobs do” (p. 67). 12. [INC], [DEC] Buttons Us ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 10
10 Names of things and what they do Rear Panel fig.04-2 1. POWER Switch This switch turns the power on/off. 2. DC IN Jack Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack. * Use only the AC adaptor that was included with the MC-09. 3. INPUT L, R Jacks These jacks input audio signals. Connect your CD player, MD player, or synthesizer to these jacks. 4. ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 11
11 Main features and uses Main features 4-part audio looper The MC-09’s audio looper is like a small sampler designed for creating looped phrases. You can capture (record) an audio signal into each of the four parts. You can also use the merge function to combine two or more parts, to create polyphonic loops. * For each part, the maximum recordin ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 12
12 Making connections fig.1-1 • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. • When connecting other equipment to the INPUT or OUTPUT jacks, be sure to use cables that do not have a built-in resistor (e.g., the Roland PCS seri ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 13
13 Making connections Turning the power on/off Turning the power on • Once the connections have been completed (p. 12), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. • This unit is equipped with a protection circui ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 14
14 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer — Playing and creating patterns What is a pattern? On the MC-09, a “pattern” is a phrase of one or two measures together with a sound to play that phrase. You can use the [ ](PLAY) button to play back a phrase, or use the keyboard pads to play manually. Depending on how a pattern is played or the sound it u ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 15
15 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer Playing Playing a pattern Plays the phrase in the pattern. 1 Turn on the power, and adjust the volume of each device in your setup (p. 13). 2 Make sure that the [LEAD] button’s indicator is lit. 3 Make sure that the following appears in the display. This display tells you that pattern “P01” of the LEAD grou ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 16
16 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer Selecting a pattern 1 Press either the [LEAD], [BASS], or [RHYTHM] button to select the desired pattern group. 2 Make sure that the display shows the pattern number. At this time, also make sure that the BPM, OCT, or TONE/TYPE indicators are not lit. If one of these indicators is lit, press the [DISPLAY] button u ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 17
17 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer Adjusting the tempo of a pattern Since each pattern carries its own tempo setting, it will play according to this tempo. 1 Select a pattern. 2 Press the [DISPLAY] button so the BPM indicator lights. The display will show the tempo of the current pattern. 3 Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to set the tempo. The tem ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 18
18 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer Playing the keyboard pads The step [1]–[16] buttons can act as a keyboard. These buttons are collectively called the keyboard pads . They let you play the MC-09 like a synthesizer keyboard. * It is not possible to play chords when a pattern from the LEAD or BASS group is selected. When a pattern from the RHYTHM ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 19
19 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer 3 To change the Octave Shift setting, press the [DISPLAY] button enough times to get the OCT indicator to light, and then press the [INC] or [DEC] button. The display will show the Octave Shift setting. * If a pattern from the RHYTHM group is selected, it is not possible to change the Octave Shift setting. Mixing ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 20
20 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer Modifying the sound Using the knobs to edit the settings of the sound You can use the six knobs to edit the sound settings in real time. The settings that can be modified by each knob will depend on the group of the selected pattern, as shown in the table below. fig.2-3c_80 Cutoff frequency: Specifies the frequen ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 21
21 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer 3 Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select a different tone or rhythm set. When you switch tones, the knobs and other settings included in that tone will be reflected by the pattern. This means that the sound will be heard in a different way than for the original pattern. * If you select a different pattern or t ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 22
22 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer Adjusting the pan Here’s how to adjust the pan (stereo position) of a pattern. 1 Select a pattern. 2 Press the button of the selected group ([LEAD], [BASS], [RHYTHM]) once again. The display will show “Pan” for a moment, then the pan setting. 3 Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to adjust the pan setting. This ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 23
23 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer Creating a phrase (Recording) You can step-input (record) a phrase of up to two measures. The MC-09 provides two recording methods. Use the method that is most appropriate for your situation. * Notes are the only MIDI messages that can be recorded. Step recording In this method, you successively input the note fo ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 24
24 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer Preparations for recording Whether you are using step recording or TR recording, the preparations are the same. Before you begin recording, you must specify the length of the phrase and the note value that you want to input. * The time signature of a phrase is fixed at 4/4, and cannot be changed. 1 Select a patte ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 25
25 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer 9 You are now ready to record. Proceed to the recording method that you want to use. • Creating a melody or backing phrase ➔ Step recording (p. 25) • Creating a drum phrase ➔ TR recording (p. 27) Creating a melody or backing phrase (Step Recording) * Step recording is not possible if you’ve selected a p ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 26
26 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer 13 Use the C2 knob to adjust the velocity (volume) of the notes you enter, and the C3 knob to adjust the gate time (note duration). fig.2-7_80 Velocity: 1–8 Gate time:1–9, - (Slide-on) Slide-on:The note of the current step will be smoothly connected to the note of the next step. Choose this when you want to s ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 27
27 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer 18 To exit Step Edit mode, press the [EXIT] or [ ] (STOP) button. Creating a drum phrase (TR Recording) 10 Press the [ ](PLAY) button. The display will briefly indicate "tr.r" (TR Recording), and then TR Recording will begin. 11 Make sure that the [KEYBOARD] button indicator is dark. If it is lit, press ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 28
28 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer 14 If you want to add an accent to a note, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ACCENT] button. The velocity value will blink. fig.2-8b_80 15 Use the step [1]–[16] buttons to select the step(s) at which you want to input a note. You may select more than one step. To erase a note you input, press the butt ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 29
29 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer Editing a phrase 1 Select the pattern that contains the phrase you want to edit (p. 16). 2 Press the [SEQ REC] button. The display will briefly indicate "St.E" (Step Edit), and then you will enter Step Edit mode. The display will show the status of the currently selected step. fig.2-10_80 3 Make sure th ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 30
30 Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer Saving a pattern If you’ve modified the contents of a pattern by editing the tone settings or by recording, you must save the pattern if you want to keep it. * All your changes will be lost if you select a different pattern or turn off the power before you save the pattern. * The Save operation cannot be perfor ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 31
31 Creating and playing a loop What is a loop? The audio looper has four parts: parts 1 through 4. Each part can record (capture) a performance from the DSP synthesizer (a pattern from the LEAD, BASS, or RHYTHM group), or an external audio input. The data recorded in each part is called a loop . These loops will play back repeatedly (i.e., “loop? ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 32
32 Creating and playing a loop The process of creating a loop This page outlines the process of creating a loop. fig.3-0 If you turn an effect on, you will not be able to capture the performance of the parts for which the effect is not turned on. When capturing to each part, you should ensure that the pattern and the external device(s) use the same ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 33
33 Creating and playing a loop Recording (capturing) The action of recording into the audio looper is called capturing . You can capture up to six seconds of sound in each part. 1 Turn the [LEVEL] knob to adjust the capture volume. 2 Press the [CAPTURE] button. The indicators for the [CAPTURE] button will light, and the [SEL] buttons of each part w ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 34
34 Creating and playing a loop Auditioning a loop (Preview) Here’s how you can preview each part of the recorded loop. 1 Make sure that a pattern or effect control is not playing. If any of these are playing, press the [ ](STOP) button to stop them. 2 Press the [SEL] button of the part that you want to hear. The loop will play while you hold down ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 35
35 Creating and playing a loop Playback 1 Press one of the following buttons to select how you want playback to occur. Then select the pattern or effect pattern that you want to play. 2 To begin loop playback, press the [ ](PLAY) button. * When you press the [ ](PLAY) button, playback will always start from the beginning of the loop. It is not poss ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 36
36 Creating and playing a loop Muting or un-muting a part When you press the [ ](PLAY) button to play back a loop, all captured loops will normally be heard. However, you can use the Mute function to mute (silence) specific parts. 1 Press the [STATUS] button for the part that you do not want to hear, so it is blinking. The indicators will show the ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 37
37 Creating and playing a loop Changing the settings of part 1 You can change the playback pitch and playback region of the sound that you captured in part 1. Playback pitch:This changes the pitch of the loop. Raising the pitch will speed up the playback tempo of the loop, resulting in a silent portion. Lowering the pitch will slow down the playbac ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 38
38 Creating and playing a loop Combining several parts into one (Loop Merge) You can free up additional parts by combining several previously recorded parts into a single part. This is called loop merge . fig.3-3_75 * You must have an empty part in order to perform Loop Merge. * Adjust the desired volume balance (p. 35) among the parts before you p ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 39
39 Creating and playing a loop 4 Press a [SEL] button to choose the part into which the other parts will be combined. The [SEL] button of the selected part will light, and the [LOOP MERGE] button indicator will blink. * Be aware that if you select an already-captured part, the existing content will be erased and overwritten by the loop-merged conte ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 40
40 Creating and playing a loop Contents that are saved in a process patch • Eleven most recent button operations • Settings of the pattern when you captured it • Capture volume • Settings of part 1 • Loop merge From and To parts • Pattern settings when you saved the process patch • Pan settings when you saved the process patch Content ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 41
41 Applying an effect The MC-09 offers four effects: filter , isolator , phaser , and slicer . You can select one of these and apply it to the external input or a loop. Specifying the effect routing fig.4-1**_80 1 Press the [EFFECTS] button. 2 Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [LINE IN] button to specify whether the effect will be applied ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 42
42 Applying an effect Turning the effect on/off 1 Press the [EFFECTS] button so its indicator lights. The effect will be turned on. 2 To turn off the effect, press the [EFFECTS] button to make the indicator blink. Rapidly switching the effect on/off You can use the effect grab function to rapidly switch the effect on/off, as is sometimes done in a ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 43
43 Applying an effect 3 Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select an effect pattern. “ P ” in front of the number indicates a preset effect pattern, “ U ” indicates a user effect pattern, and “ C ” indicates a effect pattern saved on a memory card. You can rapidly switch between preset (P), user (U), and card (C) by holding down the [SH ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 44
44 Applying an effect Changing the effect type Each effect provides several variations, which allow it to be controlled by the step sequencer or by external synchronization. These are called effect types . You can select the effect type that is most suitable for your performance situation. Smoothing : When using the step sequencer to control the ef ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 45
45 Applying an effect 1 Select an effect pattern (p. 42). 2 Press the [DISPLAY] button enough times to get the TONE/ TYPE indicator to light. The display will show the effect type that is specified for the currently selected effect pattern. 3 Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to change the effect type. * Changes you make are temporary. If you want to ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 46
46 Applying an effect Using effect control to perform When you play back an effect pattern for which Effect Control is specified, the effect will change consecutively. 1 Select an effect pattern for which effect control has been specified (p. 42). 2 As necessary, adjust the tempo at which the effect setting will change (p. 57). 3 Press the [ ](PLAY ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 47
47 Applying an effect 5 Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to specify the length for effect control (1 or 2 measures). The display will indicate the effect control length. 6 Press the [SCALE] button to specify the step unit and number of steps. 16th notes x16 steps: indicator dark 8th note triplets x12 steps: indicator lit 7 Press the [EXIT] button. Y ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 48
48 Applying an effect Saving your effect settings If you want to save your effect settings or effect control settings, you must save the effect pattern. * All your changes will be lost if you select another effect pattern or turn off the power before saving. * The Save operation cannot be performed while a effect pattern is playing. The following d ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 49
49 Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control ) What is Loop Control? You can use the step sequencer in conjunction with a loop to change the way in which the loop plays back. This is called loop control . You can use loop control to play a loop in three ways. • Play the loop while changing its pitch (Pitch) • Play specified parts in ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 50
50 Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control) Trigger Normally when you play the loop, the four parts will play back together. By using Trigger playback, you can play the four parts separately. For each step, you can specify which part will play. This lets you create performances similar to those produced by striking the pads of a sample ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 51
51 Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control) Using loop control for realtime performance Realtime pitch performance You can use the step [1] – [16] buttons to play part 1 at different pitches. * There will be no sound if you exceed a range of one octave higher or lower than the original pitch of part 1. 1 Load the loop that you want t ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 52
52 Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control) Realtime performance using Trigger You can play parts 1 – 4 by pressing the step [1] – [4] buttons. This is convenient for live performance. 1 Load the loop that you want to play into part 1 – 4 (p. 59). 2 Press the [LOOP CTRL] button so its indicator lights. Loop control will be turned ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 53
53 Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control) 5 Press the step [1] – [16] button for the section that you want to play. 6 When you are finished with Divide times 16 performance, press the [LOOP CTRL] button so the indicator goes out. Playing back a loop with Loop Control Loop Control is included within the pattern or effect pattern. Yo ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 54
54 Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control) Making loop control settings 1 Select the pattern or effect pattern for which you want to store loop control settings. If you want to edit an existing loop control setting, select the pattern/effect pattern that includes it. 2 Press the [LOOP CTRL] button so its indicator lights. Loop control ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 55
55 Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control) 9 Press the [EXIT] button. You will exit preparatory settings for loop control. 10 Press a step [1] – [16] button to specify the step for which you will input a value. If you want to input the same value for more than one step, hold down the button for one step and press the button(s) for t ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 56
56 Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control) Saving your loop control settings If you want to preserve the loop control settings, save the pattern/effect pattern that contains them. * The settings you make will be lost if you select another loop control pattern or turn off the power before saving. * The Save operation cannot be performe ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 57
57 About the tempo The MC-09 has a single tempo setting that governs the playback. This is called the standard tempo . Although each pattern also has its own tempo, this is separate from the standard tempo. When you select a pattern, its tempo will be loaded and will become the standard tempo. The standard tempo can be adjusted in a range of = 40 t ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 58
58 Using a memory card Memory cards usable with the MC-09 The MC-09 can use commercially available SmartMedia memory cards. However, a memory card is not included. You can purchase a memory card at a nearby computer shop or digital camera dealer. When you purchase a memory card, make sure that it meets the following conditions. • Power supply vol ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 59
59 Using a memory card Saving a loop to a memory card The loops recorded in the audio looper can be saved on a memory card. Here we will explain how to save individual loops of the specified part. 1. Press the [SETUP] button. 2. Press the [INC] or [DEC] button until the display indicates “ ”. 3. Press the [ENTER] button. The display will show t ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 60
60 Using a memory card Saving all settings of the MC- 09 to a memory card The following settings stored in the audio looper will be saved together on the memory card. • All loops and user patterns • Process patch • System settings • The settings of the currently selected pattern/effect pattern For details on system settings, refer to “ Pa ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 61
61 Connecting external MIDI devices By using MIDI cables to connect devices that have MIDI connectors, you can synchronize two or more MIDI devices or control them simultaneously. * For an explanation of MIDI-related parameters, refer to “Parameter functions” (p. 71). MIDI signal flow The following diagram shows the signal flow of MIDI messages ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 62
62 Connecting external MIDI devices Controlling an external MIDI device You can operate the MC-09 ’ s knobs and keyboard pads to switch sounds on an external MIDI device or modify its settings. 1. Set the MC-09 and the external MIDI device to the same MIDI channel (p. 61). 2. Press the [SETUP] button. 3. Press the [INC] or [DEC] button until the ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 63
63 Connecting external MIDI devices Using the MC-09 as the slave The device that transmits MIDI messages is called the master , and the device that receives the messages is called the slave . Here ’ s how you can use the MC-09 as the slave and an external MIDI device as the master. fig.7-3_70 * When using the MC-09 as the slave, do not transmit u ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 64
64 Connecting external MIDI devices Synchronizing the MC-09 to an external MIDI sequencer The pattern, effect control, or loop control playback can be synchronized to the tempo of an external MIDI sequencer. * If the MC-09 is synchronized to an external MIDI sequencer, loops may not play back correctly. 1. Set the MC-09 and your external MIDI devic ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 65
65 Connecting external MIDI devices 10. Press the [INC] or [DEC] button until the display indicates “ ”(OFF). With these settings, the MC-09 will receive MIDI messages from your computer, and the DSP synthesizer (pattern tone/ rhythm set) will sound. 11. Press the [SETUP] button to complete the settings. Saving the MC-09 settings to an external ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 66
66 How the MC-09 is organized Audio signal flow fig.block_95 DSP synthesizer This section produces the sound, and acts as an effects processor when processing the sound. It produces sound when it is played by the step sequencer or keyboard pads. It can also be played by an external MIDI device. This section can also apply effects to an external aud ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 67
67 What knobs do Common condition * To return to the standard value (0), hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [KEYBOARD] button. Recording condition * The settings that can be modified will depend on the selected effect type. Refer to “Changing the effect type” (p. 44). Others MODE C1 knob C2 knob C3 knob CUTOFF knob RESO knob DECAY knob [IN ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 68
68 Parameter list DSP synthesizer parameters Common to LEAD and BASS 1 *1: For some tones, it is not possible to change the OSC waveform. fig.2-4b fig.wave Parameter Range Controller Parameter function LFO rate 0 – 120, note value [SHIFT] + STEP [1] Specifies the LFO speed. If a note value is selected, the LFO will synchronize to the tempo. LFO w ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 69
69 Parameter list LEAD BASS RHYTHM * Note value: 16th note, 8th note, quarter note, half note, whole note, whole note x 2, whole note x 4 Parameter Range Controller Parameter function Overdrive/ Distortion OSC tune -1–1 (oct) C1 knob Adjusts the pitch of the oscillator Drive 0–127 C2 knob Specifies the degree of distortion Tone -64–63 C3 knob ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 70
70 Parameter list EFFECTS Filter Modifies the brightness of the sound. Isolator This is an equalizer that drastically cuts the sound, producing a unique effect by cutting the volume of a specific frequency range. Phaser Adds a phase-shifted sound to the original sound, creating modulation and producing a sense of rotation and depth. Slicer Repeated ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 71
71 Parameter list System parameters fig.99-1 Parameter Display Range Parameter function Transpose -12 – 12 Transposes Tuning 427.4 – 452.6 (Hz) Adjusts the tuning Sync mode INT, SLAVE, REMOTE Specifies the tempo reference for synchronization Sync out OFF, ON Specifies whether synchronization-related MIDI messages will be transmitted MIDI channe ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 72
72 Troubleshooting If there is no sound, or if the MC-09 does not operate as you expect, please check the following points first. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Center. * Roland Corporation assumes no responsibility whatsoever concerning the recovery of any recorded content. Problem Cause ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 73
73 Error messages If you perform an incorrect operation or if the data could not be processed as you specified, an error message will be displayed. Refer to the explanation for the error message that appears, and take the appropriate action. Message Cause Action E01 A large number of MIDI messages were received all at once, and processing could not ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 74
74 * A separate publication titled "MIDI Implementation" is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland dist ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 75
75 Specifications MC-09: Phrase Lab DSP Synthesizer ● Number of Parts 1 ● Maximum Polyphony LEAD, BASS: 1 RHYTHM: 3 ● Preset Tones LEAD: 128 BASS: 128 RHYTHM: 10 ● Effects Type FILTER, ISOLATOR, PHASER, SLICER Number of Types 30 LEAD Group OVERDRIVE, DISTORTION, PHASER, SLICER + RING MODULATOR Step Sequencer ● Number of Steps 32 (Maximum) ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 76
76 Sound List Preset Pattern (LEAD Group) No. Pattern Name T L S T No. Effect L Ctrl P01 Acid Techno 1 140 1 16 16 Distortion 1 - P02 Hard Trance 1 140 1 16 62 Distortion 1 - P03 Acid Techno 2 140 2 16 65 Distortion 1 - P04 Acid Techno 3 140 1 16 94 Distortion 1 - P05 Hard Trance 2 140 1 16 61 Distortion 1 - P06 Techno Alarm 1 140 1 16 31 Phaser 1 ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 77
77 Sound List Preset Pattern (RHYTHM Group) No. Pattern Name T L S R No. L Ctrl P01 Techno 1 140 2 16 7 - P02 Hard House 140 1 16 6 - P03 Latin 1 140 2 16 5 - P04 Techno Perc 1 140 1 16 9 - P05 Techno 2 140 2 16 7 - P06 Electro 1 130 2 16 8 - P07 House Snare 1 130 1 16 2 - P08 House Snare 2 130 1 16 2 - P09 House Fill 130 2 16 2 - P10 Progressive 1 ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 78
78 Sound List Preset Pattern (EFFECTS Group) No. Pattern Name T L S Effect Type P01 Slicer 1 140 1 16 S-4 P02 Phaser 1 140 1 16 P-8 P03 Filter 1 140 1 16 F-2 P04 Isolator 1 140 1 16 I-3 P05 Isolator 2 140 1 16 I-2 P06 Filter 2 140 1 16 F-2 P07 Phaser 2 140 1 16 P-5 P08 Slicer 2 140 1 16 S-4 P09 Phaser 3 140 1 16 P-4 P10 Phaser 4 140 1 16 P-8 P11 Ph ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 79
79 Sound List No. Tone Name Cross RingEffect Vintage Mod Mode 62 SAW Detune SAW 14 - - Distortion 1 Off 63 PLS Detune PLS 4 - - Distortion 1 Off 64 SAW Detune SAW 15 - - Distortion 1 Off 65 SAW Detune SAW 16 - - Distortion 1 Off 66 SAW 4 - - Distortion 1 On 67 TRI Detune TRI XMod Ring 1 ❍❍ Distortion 1 Off 68 SAW Detune SAW 17 - - Distortion 1 ...
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82 Index A Audio looper ............................................................. 11, 66 B BPM .................................................................................. 57 C Capture quantize ............................................................ 34 Capturing ........................................................................ ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 83
83 Index S Save All settings of the MC-09 ......................................... 60 Effect pattern ............................................................. 48 Loop ............................................................................ 59 Loop control pattern ................................................ 56 Pattern ................. ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 84
84 Operation map Performance Capture Recording Performance method Buttons Play LEAD/BASS/RHYTHM pattern Play LEAD/BASS/RHYTHM pattern (without phrase playback) Play LEAD/BASS/RHYTHM together with an external device Apply effect to loop and/or external device Input external device Play loop using loop control Begin capturing Stop capturing Select th ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 85
85 Operation map Edit a phrase in pattern Make effect control settings Make loop control settings Save the pattern/effect pattern/loop control pattern Select the pattern Begin editting Select the step Input the value Stop editting Select the eff ect pattern Begin making settings Specify the eff ect control length Set the step unit and number of ste ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 86
86 Blank Chart LEAD BASS RHYTHM EFFECTS ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 87
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is ...
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Roland MC-09 - page 88
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of June 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial ...
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