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Roland CR-1000 User Manual

Roland CR-1000
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Roland CR-1000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoland
ModelCR-1000
CategoryDrums
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Notes and Initial Setup

Location and Environmental Precautions

Warning about operating the unit near neon or fluorescent lamps and in extreme conditions.

Cleaning Instructions

Guidelines for cleaning the unit using a soft cloth and mild detergent only.

Initial Setup and Initialization

Procedure for first-time use to reset memory data to standard presets.

Panel Description

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Detailed overview of all buttons, knobs, and display elements on the front panel.

Rear Panel Connectivity Ports

Identification and purpose of all jacks and connectors on the rear of the unit.

Outline of the CR-1000

Product Features and Capabilities

Summary of the CR-1000's 16 drum voices, 24 rhythm patterns, MIDI support, and editing options.

Connections

Audio and MIDI Interface Connections

Diagram illustrating how to connect the CR-1000 to external audio and MIDI devices.

Operation

Basic Rhythm Selection and Playback

Steps for selecting, playing, and controlling rhythms, volume, and tempo.

Intro, Fill-in, and Ending Patterns

How to use special patterns to add variation and structure to rhythms.

Advanced Operational Functions

Details on shuffle, hand clap, tempo writing, and pedal operations.

MIDI Functions

MIDI Setup and Channel Configuration

Guide to connecting and configuring MIDI channels for communication with other devices.

MIDI Control and Synchronization

Explains Key Start, Nuance, Rhythm Selection, and MIDI Sync capabilities.

Using CR-1000 as MIDI Sound Module

How to play the CR-1000's drum voices via external MIDI Note On messages.

Timing Reference

Rhythm Timing Details

Explanation of timing for Start/Stop, Fill-in/Ending in Normal and MIDI Sync modes.

Shuffle Beat Timing Explanations

Detailed breakdown of eighth and sixteenth note shuffle beat timing adjustments.

Rhythm Pattern Scores

Bank 1 Rhythm Patterns

Musical notation for Rock, Disco, and 16 Beat rhythms and their variations.

Bank 2 Rhythm Patterns

Musical notation for Waltz, Swing, Shuffle, Charleston, Ballad, Reggae, Tango patterns.

Bank 3 Rhythm Patterns

Musical notation for Samba, Merengue, Mambo, Cha Cha, Rhumba, Beguine, Bossanova patterns.

Intro Pattern Scores

Bank 1 Intro Patterns

Musical notation for Intro patterns A, B, C, D for Bank 1 rhythms.

Bank 2 Intro Patterns

Musical notation for Intro patterns A, B, C, D for Bank 2 rhythms.

Bank 3 Intro Patterns

Musical notation for Intro patterns A, B, C, D for Bank 3 rhythms.

Fill-in Pattern Scores

Bank 1 Fill-in Patterns

Musical notation for Fill-in patterns A, B, C, D and variations for Bank 1.

Bank 2 Fill-in Patterns

Musical notation for Fill-in patterns A, B, C, D and variations for Bank 2.

Bank 3 Fill-in Patterns

Musical notation for Fill-in patterns A, B, C, D and variations for Bank 3.

Ending Pattern Scores

Bank 1 Ending Patterns

Musical notation for Ending patterns A, B, C, D for Bank 1 rhythms.

Bank 2 Ending Patterns

Musical notation for Ending patterns A, B, C, D for Bank 2 rhythms.

Bank 3 Ending Patterns

Musical notation for Ending patterns A, B, C, D for Bank 3 rhythms.

Specifications

Preset Rhythms and Drum Voices Overview

Lists the total number of preset rhythms and available drum voices.

Controls, Indicators, and Rear Panel Details

Enumerates all controls, indicators, and rear panel connectors.

Physical Dimensions and Accessories

Information on consumption, dimensions, weight, and included accessories.

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