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Roland CM-300 - User Manual

Roland CM-300
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Summary

Before You Begin

Main Features

Important Notes and Precautions

Power Supply, Placement, and Maintenance

Guidelines for safe power supply usage, optimal unit placement, and proper cleaning procedures.

Additional Safety Precautions

General safety advice covering impact, liquids, heat exposure, and electrical shock prevention.

Part Names and Identification

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Identification of all controls and indicators located on the front panel of the CM-300.

Rear Panel Connectors and Ports

Identification of all connectors and ports situated on the rear panel of the CM-300.

Making The Connection

MIDI and Audio Cable Connections

Instructions for connecting the CM-300 via MIDI to computers and audio devices.

Using Headphones

Guidance on connecting and using headphones with the unit's audio output.

Powering On and Default Settings

Power On;Off Procedures

Procedures and checks required before safely powering on and off the unit.

Initial Default Settings

Information on the initial factory settings of the CM-300 upon startup.

Understanding The GS Format

GS Format Overview and Parts

Explanation of the GS Format's advantages and the concept of 16 'parts' for sound generation.

Maximum Polyphony and Voice Priority

Details on polyphony limits and how voice priority manages note allocation.

Changing Tones with MIDI

How to select different sounds (tones) using MIDI Bank Select and Program Change messages.

Alternate Voicings and Tone Maps

How the GS format ensures consistent sound playback across devices using tone maps.

General and Special Use Areas

Defines areas in the tone map for general use, special effects, and alternate voicing behavior.

Chorus and Reverb Effects

How chorus and reverb effects are applied and controlled via MIDI.

Drum Part Functionality

How MIDI channel 10 is used for drum parts and assigning sounds to keys.

Parts and Voices Management

Voice Allocation and Parts

Explains the relationship between the CM-300's 24 voices and its 16 musical parts.

Handling Polyphony Limits

Managing polyphony limits with Part Sounding Priority and Voice Reserve functions.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Diagnosing No Sound Problems

Checklist for troubleshooting issues where no sound is produced by the unit.

Resolving Sound Quality Issues

Checks for incorrect sound output or playback issues.

Understanding MIDI

MIDI Data Exchange and Connections

Explains MIDI data exchange and connection types (IN/OUT/THRU).

MIDI Channels

Explains the concept of MIDI channels for routing data between devices.

MIDI Control Messages

Basic Control Messages

Details on MIDI messages for Volume, Pan, Modulation, and Portamento.

Advanced Control and Effects

Covers Expression, Hold, Soft pedal, Legato, and Effect depth controls.

NRPN and RPN Parameter Control

How to control parameters using NRPN and RPN messages.

Note Off and Reset Messages

MIDI messages for turning off notes and resetting controllers.

MIDI Controller Examples

Tone Table

Drum Set Table

SFX and Special Sound Sets

SFX Set (Program 57)

Lists the sound effects available in program number 57.

CM-64;32 L Set (Program 128)

Lists sounds from the CM-64/32L set, program number 128.

Roland Exclusive Messages

Exclusive Message Format and Data Transfer

Explains the format and transfer methods for Roland's exclusive MIDI messages.

Exclusive Communications and Parameter Maps

Details exclusive communication procedures and parameter address mapping.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted and Received MIDI Data

Summarizes MIDI messages transmitted and received by the CM-300.

MIDI System and Mode Messages

Covers System Exclusive, System Realtime, and Channel Mode messages.

Bulk Data Transfer

Patch Common and Block Parameters

Details common parameters and block-specific settings for patches.

Drum Setup Parameters

Parameters related to configuring drum kits and their assignments.

Block Diagram

Specifications

Service and Support Information

Summary

Before You Begin

Main Features

Important Notes and Precautions

Power Supply, Placement, and Maintenance

Guidelines for safe power supply usage, optimal unit placement, and proper cleaning procedures.

Additional Safety Precautions

General safety advice covering impact, liquids, heat exposure, and electrical shock prevention.

Part Names and Identification

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Identification of all controls and indicators located on the front panel of the CM-300.

Rear Panel Connectors and Ports

Identification of all connectors and ports situated on the rear panel of the CM-300.

Making The Connection

MIDI and Audio Cable Connections

Instructions for connecting the CM-300 via MIDI to computers and audio devices.

Using Headphones

Guidance on connecting and using headphones with the unit's audio output.

Powering On and Default Settings

Power On;Off Procedures

Procedures and checks required before safely powering on and off the unit.

Initial Default Settings

Information on the initial factory settings of the CM-300 upon startup.

Understanding The GS Format

GS Format Overview and Parts

Explanation of the GS Format's advantages and the concept of 16 'parts' for sound generation.

Maximum Polyphony and Voice Priority

Details on polyphony limits and how voice priority manages note allocation.

Changing Tones with MIDI

How to select different sounds (tones) using MIDI Bank Select and Program Change messages.

Alternate Voicings and Tone Maps

How the GS format ensures consistent sound playback across devices using tone maps.

General and Special Use Areas

Defines areas in the tone map for general use, special effects, and alternate voicing behavior.

Chorus and Reverb Effects

How chorus and reverb effects are applied and controlled via MIDI.

Drum Part Functionality

How MIDI channel 10 is used for drum parts and assigning sounds to keys.

Parts and Voices Management

Voice Allocation and Parts

Explains the relationship between the CM-300's 24 voices and its 16 musical parts.

Handling Polyphony Limits

Managing polyphony limits with Part Sounding Priority and Voice Reserve functions.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Diagnosing No Sound Problems

Checklist for troubleshooting issues where no sound is produced by the unit.

Resolving Sound Quality Issues

Checks for incorrect sound output or playback issues.

Understanding MIDI

MIDI Data Exchange and Connections

Explains MIDI data exchange and connection types (IN/OUT/THRU).

MIDI Channels

Explains the concept of MIDI channels for routing data between devices.

MIDI Control Messages

Basic Control Messages

Details on MIDI messages for Volume, Pan, Modulation, and Portamento.

Advanced Control and Effects

Covers Expression, Hold, Soft pedal, Legato, and Effect depth controls.

NRPN and RPN Parameter Control

How to control parameters using NRPN and RPN messages.

Note Off and Reset Messages

MIDI messages for turning off notes and resetting controllers.

MIDI Controller Examples

Tone Table

Drum Set Table

SFX and Special Sound Sets

SFX Set (Program 57)

Lists the sound effects available in program number 57.

CM-64;32 L Set (Program 128)

Lists sounds from the CM-64/32L set, program number 128.

Roland Exclusive Messages

Exclusive Message Format and Data Transfer

Explains the format and transfer methods for Roland's exclusive MIDI messages.

Exclusive Communications and Parameter Maps

Details exclusive communication procedures and parameter address mapping.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted and Received MIDI Data

Summarizes MIDI messages transmitted and received by the CM-300.

MIDI System and Mode Messages

Covers System Exclusive, System Realtime, and Channel Mode messages.

Bulk Data Transfer

Patch Common and Block Parameters

Details common parameters and block-specific settings for patches.

Drum Setup Parameters

Parameters related to configuring drum kits and their assignments.

Block Diagram

Specifications

Service and Support Information

Roland CM-300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeControl Unit
ModelCM-300
ManufacturerRoland
ControlsVolume, Tone, Balance
InputsXLR, 1/4" phone type, RCA phono type
Outputs1/4" phone type
Power SupplyAC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V
Number of Channels2 (Stereo)

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