Roland A-49 - Using the D-BEAM to Modify the Sound

Performing
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Using the D-BEAM to Modify the Sound
You use the D-BEAM controller simply by moving your hand above it. By assigning dierent
functions to it, you can control the sound in various ways.
1. Press the D-BEAM [PITCH], [VOL], or [ASSIGN] button to turn the D-BEAM controller
on.
Button Function
[PITCH] button The pitch will change as you move your hand above the D-BEAM controller.
[VOL] button The volume will change, allowing you to add expression to your performance.
[ASSIGN] button
The function assigned to the D-BEAM controller will be controlled. (Factory
setting: aftertouch)
* The eect that’s applied will depend on the sound module. For details, refer to the owner’s
manual of your sound module.
MEMO
You can change the function that’s assigned to the [ASSIGN] button. For details, refer to
“Assigning Functions to the Knobs, Buttons, and Jacks” (p. 37).
2. While playing the keyboard to produce sound, position your hand above the
D-BEAM controller and slowly move it up and down.
3. To turn o the D-BEAM controller, once again press the button you pressed in step 1
(the button will go out).
Eective range of the D-BEAM controller
This illustration shows the eective range of the D-BEAM controller. No eect
will be obtained if you position your hand outside the eective range.
NOTE
The eective range of the D-BEAM controller will change depending on
the lighting conditions.