Roland BASS & DRUMS M-BD 1 User Manual

■ Introduction
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland
M-BD1 Sound Expansion Series.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (page 2), “USING
THE UNIT SAFELY” (page 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES”
(page 6). These sections provide important information
concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in
order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every
feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read
in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as
a convenient reference.
This manual explains the unique functions and built-in Patches
and Performances of the M-BD1, a sound module in the Sound
Expansion Series. For details on how to operate it, or a list of
error messages, you should refer to the Sound Expansion Series
Owner’s Manual.
■ Features
• The M-BD1 consists of bass and drum sounds created by five
well-known musicians.
Bass : Marcus Miller, Abraham Laboriel, John Patitucci
Drums: Abe Laboriel Jr., Bob Wilson
• Bass sounds are slap, fingered, picking, fretless, harmonics and
acoustic bass manners, various musical instruments. Patches
include slide and playing noise that serve to improve the bass
performance.
• Drum sounds are phrase loops with drum patterns of groove
touch and Waveforms with a combination of strong and weak
percussion hits for 1 shot.
• As well as the Rhythm part, it provides various Patches that
can cope with the Drum Set or Velocity Mix/Switch, expression
and the Performances that combine those Patches, so that you
can easily create highly expressive drum sounds.
• The M-BD1 offers two modes: the "Patch" mode (which is ideal
for playing live), and the "Performance" mode, which is the
normal mode to use when playing the module using a
sequencer.
• Provides Rhythm sets that have the phrase loops organized by
B.P.M. (tempo). This makes it simple to play manually for live
performances and allows you to play while synched with a
sequencer for phrase-loop play.
• Comes with an effects processor (reverb and chorus), so you
can try your hand at applying a full range of modifications,
and enjoy the sonic illusion of playing in a large concert hall!
• An input jack allows you to route sound from another device
to this unit and have both be mixed, thus eliminating the need
for separate mixing equipment.
• Offers a selection of sound mappings, so music data for the
General MIDI System/GS Format can be conveniently
enjoyed.
■ はじめに
このたびは、ローランド サウンド・エクスパンション・シリーズ
「M-BD1」をお買い上げいただきまして、ありがとうございます。
この機器を正しくお使いいただくために、ご使用前に「安全上
のご注意」（P.4）と「使用上のご注意」（P.7）をよくお読みく
ださい。また、この機器の優れた機能を十分ご理解いただくた
めにも、この取扱説明書をよくお読みください。取扱説明書は
必要なときにすぐに見ることができるよう、手元に置いてくだ
さい。
本書ではM-BD1に内蔵されているパッチ、パフォーマンスなど
について解説しています。操作方法やエラー・メッセージなどに
ついてはサウンド・エクスパンション・シリーズ取扱説明書をご
覧ください。
■ 主な特長
● M-BD1は、5名の有名ミュージシャンによる高品位なベース
音色とドラム音色を搭載しています。
Bass : Marcus Miller, Abraham Laboriel, John Patitucci
Drums: Abe Laboriel Jr., Bob Wilson
● ベース音色は、スラップ、フィンガード、ピッキング、フレ
ットレス、ハーモニックス、アコースティック・ベース等の
各奏法や楽器の種類別の音色をはじめ、ベース奏法の表現力
を向上させるスライド、プレイング・ノイズ等を含んだ音色
を豊富に搭載しています。
● ドラム音色は、グルーブ感溢れるドラム・パターンのフレー
ズ・ループや、１ショット・ウェーブでは各楽器の強打、弱
打でペアになったウェーブフォームを含んでいます。
● リズム・パート以外に、パッチにおいてもドラム・セットや
ベロシティー・ミックス／スイッチに対応したセットを用意
しており、これらを組み合わせたパフォーマンスも用意して
いますので、簡単に表現力豊かなドラム音色を演奏すること
ができます。
● ライブでの演奏に適したパッチ・モードと、シーケンサーを
使った自動演奏に適したパフォーマンス・モードがあります。
● リバーブとコーラスのエフェクトにより、コンサート・ホー
ルで演奏しているような音の広がりを出したり、音作りの機
能として活用できます。
● インプット・ジャックを装備していますので、ミキサーなど
を用意しなくても他の音源の出力とミックスしてアウトプッ
ト・ジャックから出力できます。
● GM システム／ GS フォーマットのミュージック・データを利
用する際に便利な音色配列も用意しています。
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Roland BASS & DRUMS M-BD 1 Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	BASS & DRUMS M-BD 1
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Features

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Instructions

Essential guidelines for safely grounding the apparatus to prevent electrical shock.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Explains the meaning of warning and caution symbols for safe operation.

About the Symbols

Clarifies the meaning of various safety symbols used in the manual.

Important Notes

Power Supply

Guidelines for safe and proper power supply connection and usage.

Placement

Recommendations for unit placement to ensure optimal performance and ventilation.

Maintenance

Instructions for routine cleaning and upkeep of the unit.

Memory Backup

Details on the unit's memory backup system and battery replacement.

Additional Precautions

General advice and safety considerations for using the unit.

About the Demo Songs

Biographies of Composers

Jack Procher

Biography of composer Jack Procher.

Naoki Matsuura (GigBag)

Biography of composer Naoki Matsuura.

Performance List

Patch List

Patch Table2 List

Waveform List

Menu Waveform List

About the Tone List

About the Performance List

Explains the structure and content of the Performance List.

About the Rhythm Set List

Explains the structure and content of the Rhythm Set List.

About the Waveform List

About the Menu Waveform List

Explains the structure and content of the Menu Waveform List.

About the BPM Conversion Table

Specifications

Parts

Details the number and types of parts available in the module.

Maximum Polyphony

States the maximum number of voices the unit can produce simultaneously.

Effects

Lists the types of effects included in the unit.

Internal Memory

Details the memory capacity for set-ups, performances, patches, and rhythm sets.

Connectors

Lists all the input and output connectors on the unit.

Display

Describes the unit's display specifications.

Power Supply

Specifies the power requirements for the unit.

Power Consumption

Indicates the power usage of the unit.

Dimensions

Provides the physical size specifications of the unit.

Weight

Specifies the weight of the unit.

Accessories

Lists the items included with the unit.

Profile

Marcus Miller

Biography of musician Marcus Miller.

Profile

John Patitucci

Biography of musician John Patitucci.

Abe Laboriel Jr.

Biography of musician Abe Laboriel Jr.

Bob Wilson

Biography of musician Bob Wilson.

Information

Apparatus containing Lithium batteries

CAUTION

Warning regarding battery replacement and handling.

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