Roland Groovebox D2 - User Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland D2 Groovebox.
Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (pp.
2–3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). 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, Owner’s manual should be read
in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Let’s start off
by playing some sounds!
1. Press the [ ] button to start the pattern.
2. Press the [VINYL] button.
3. Move your finger in a circle on the D-FIELD.
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Owner’s Manual

Summary

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

D2 Key Features

D-FIELD Controller Functionality

Explains the D-FIELD controller's modes and expressive capabilities.

Step Recording and Realtime Input

Describes the advanced step recording and D-FIELD integration for pattern creation.

Panel Layout and Connections

Top Panel Controls Overview

Identifies and describes the functions of the top panel controls and buttons.

Rear Panel Ports and Powering On;Off

Details rear panel connections and the procedure for safely powering the unit.

Chapter 1: D2 Overview

Chapter 2: Playing Patterns

Pattern Playback and Management

Covers pattern selection, playback, tempo adjustment, and muting.

Selecting and Saving Sounds

Guides on selecting patches/rhythm sets and saving custom patches.

Part Editing for Sound Customization

Details editing individual part settings like Level, Pan, and Effects.

Saving User Patterns

Provides instructions on saving edited patterns for later use.

Chapter 3: D-FIELD Controller

D-FIELD Modes: SOUND, XY, SPIN

Introduces the D-FIELD controller and its three primary operational modes.

RPS Phrase Assignment and Holding

Guides on assigning and holding phrases for RPS playback.

ADLIB Performance and Detailed Settings

Details improvising with ADLIB and configuring related parameters.

Arpeggiator 1: Playing and Detailed Settings

Guides on playing and configuring Arpeggiator 1 with detailed settings.

Pattern Call and MEGAMIX Set Registration

XY Mode: Filter and MFX Control

X-FADER for Volume Control and Envelope for Sound Evolution

LFO for Cyclic Modulation and Bender for Pitch

Quantize for Rhythmic Feel Adjustment

Explains changing pattern rhythmic feel via timing and velocity quantization.

Reverb, Delay, and External MIDI Control

SPIN Mode: Turntable and BPM Control

Chapter 4: Applying Effects to Sound

Reverb Effect Basics and Control

Delay Effect Basics and Control

Multi-Effects (MFX) Overview and Application

Introduces MFX, its types, and how to apply it to individual parts.

EQ and Spectrum Effects

Phonograph, Compressor, and Limiter Effects

Chapter 5: MEGAMIX Pattern Creation

Phrase Replacement using MEGAMIX

Saving MEGAMIX Patterns

Chapter 6: Creating Original Patterns

Pattern Creation Methods: Realtime vs. Step

Step Recording Note Input and Display

Note Input, D-FIELD Entry, and Erasure

Modifying Notes and Adjusting Location

Pattern Editing and Initialization

Details the process of pattern editing and initializing user patterns.

Copying Patterns for Reuse

Data Thinning and Edit Quantize

Chapter 7: Songs and Creation

Playing Songs Sequentially

Song Recording and Step Deletion

Details creating songs by inputting patterns and deleting unwanted steps.

Inserting Steps and Editing;Clearing Songs

Copying and Saving Songs

Chapter 8: System and MIDI Settings

Making System-Wide Settings

Sequencer Operation Settings

MIDI Transmission Settings and Data Table

Explains MIDI transmission modes and lists transmitted MIDI data.

MIDI Reception Settings Configuration

Details settings for receiving MIDI messages, including Auto Channel and RX SYSEX.

Advanced MIDI Operation Overview

Integrating External MIDI Devices

Guides on using the D2 with external MIDI keyboards and sequencers for recording and playback.

MIDI Synchronization Setup Procedures

Details synchronizing the D2's sequencer with external MIDI devices for playback.

Bulk Data Transfer for Saving and Loading

Explains saving and loading data via Bulk Dump and Bulk Load procedures.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Error Message Reference Guide

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Data Reception Details

MIDI Implementation Summary Chart

Summarizes transmitted and recognized MIDI messages in a chart format.

Product Specifications

Roland Groovebox D2 Specifications