Roland A-80 User Manual

Instructions regarding the appropriate power supply for the unit.

Guidance on placing the unit to avoid interference and damage.

Instructions for dusting and cleaning the unit.

Information about the memory backup system and battery replacement.

Description of connectors and controls on the rear of the unit.

Description of controls and display on the front of the unit.

Overview of the A-80's distinct features like MIDI capabilities, zones, and controllers.

Guide to navigating the A-80's menu structure and understanding system connections.

Explanation of core A-80 concepts like Zones, Patches, and Chains.

Step-by-step guide to powering up and operating the A-80 for performance.

Procedure for selecting and managing Patches on the A-80.

Instructions for selecting and managing Chains on the A-80.

How to send Program Change messages from the A-80.

Procedure for sending Program Change messages specific to a Zone.

How to use the SOLO/MUTE functions for individual Zones.

Using SOLO/MUTE for the A-80's output sockets.

Method for selecting songs from a sequencer using the A-80.

Using the PANIC button to send an All Notes Off message.

Details on editing functions like Memory Protect, Undo, and Copy.

Managing and editing Patches, including cataloging and viewing.

Working with Chains, including cataloging and editing links.

Configuring MIDI options such as Program Change Receive and Active Sensing.

Using utility functions like loading, saving, and data transfer.

Overview of the unit's default parameter settings for various functions.

How to view and manage the list of available Patches.

Displaying an overview of the zones within the current Patch.

Procedure for editing the name of a Patch.

Storing and managing System Exclusive data within a Patch.

Setting up Program Changes for effect devices within a Patch.

How to view and manage the list of available Chains.

Procedure for editing the name and comment of a Chain.

How to modify the links between Patches within a Chain.

Procedure for playing back or selecting Chains.

Configuring whether the A-80 receives Program Change messages.

Enabling or disabling Active Sensing messages.

Controlling the transmission of All Notes Off messages.

Enabling or disabling the reception of System Exclusive data.

Procedure for loading A-80 memory from a RAM card.

Procedure for saving A-80 memory to a RAM card.

Methods for transferring data to or from a MIDI sequencer.

Common problems and solutions for operating the A-80.

Reference tables for parameters, MIDI implementation, and specifications.