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Roland KIWI-3P User Manual

Roland KIWI-3P
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Roland KIWI-3P Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoland
ModelKIWI-3P
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Kiwi-3P Matrix Features

Front Panel Description

Basic Connections

Menu Flow Chart

Edit Map

Menu Notes

Tone Selection

Group Buttons (A-D)

Explains how to navigate and select tone groups using A-D buttons.

Bank and Tone Buttons (1-8)

Details the function of Bank and Tone selection buttons for accessing sounds.

Performance Control Section

3P Upgrade Notes

Waveforms

Describes the new and mixed waveform types available with the upgrade.

Sync

Explains the three different types of synchronization available for DCOs.

Sens Control

Details the changed behavior of the Sens control during parameter editing.

Clock Display

Explains the optional display of Arp, Sequencer, and Master clocks on the panel.

Midi Switch

Discusses the function of the 3P's protect switch for memory and patch changes.

Chorus

Covers how Chorus Speed is adjusted and controlled via the SENS slider.

Midi Received

Notes that incoming MIDI data flashes the TAPE Memory button light.

Midi Panic

Explains the TAPE button's function as a MIDI Panic to cancel all sounding notes.

PG-200 Support

Details the Kiwi-3P's support for the PG-200 controller and its usage limitations.

Sysex Dump

Outlines the different sysex dump types for Tones, Sequences, and Global settings.

Portamento

Describes how portamento behavior varies across different keying modes and Chord mode.

Sequencer

Writing and Editing

Arpeggiator

Setting up with External Devices

External Clock

Explains how to adjust tempo and control Arp/Sequencer with external units.

Midi Notes

Advises using MIDI THRU for multiple units to reduce delays in MIDI chains.

Hold Pedal

Describes the function and autosensing of the hold pedal, including polarity settings.

PG-200 Controller

Details the use of the PG-200 controller with the upgrade, specifying editable parameters.

Editing a Patch

TONE – DCO

TONE - VCF

TONE - LFO

LFO 1, 2 & 3 Wave

Lists and explains the seven available waveforms for LFOs 1, 2, and 3.

TONE - VCA

TONE - MATRIX

Matrix 0 Source

Lists available sources for Matrix routing, including MIDI and modulation signals.

Matrix 1 Source

Lists available sources for Matrix routing, including MIDI and modulation signals.

Matrix 2 Source

Lists available sources for Matrix routing, including MIDI and modulation signals.

Matrix 3 Source

Lists available sources for Matrix routing, including MIDI and modulation signals.

Matrix 4 Source

Lists available sources for Matrix routing, including MIDI and modulation signals.

Matrix 5 Source

Lists available sources for Matrix routing, including MIDI and modulation signals.

Matrix 6 Source

Lists available sources for Matrix routing, including MIDI and modulation signals.

Matrix 7 Source

Lists available sources for Matrix routing, including MIDI and modulation signals.

Matrix 8 Source

Lists available sources for Matrix routing, including MIDI and modulation signals.

Matrix 9 Source

Lists available sources for Matrix routing, including MIDI and modulation signals.

Matrix 0 Destination

Lists available destinations for Matrix routing, covering DCO, VCF, VCA, and Chorus parameters.

Matrix 1 Destination

Lists available destinations for Matrix routing, covering DCO, VCF, VCA, and Chorus parameters.

Matrix 2 Destination

Lists available destinations for Matrix routing, covering DCO, VCF, VCA, and Chorus parameters.

Matrix 3 Destination

Lists available destinations for Matrix routing, covering DCO, VCF, VCA, and Chorus parameters.

Matrix 4 Destination

Lists available destinations for Matrix routing, covering DCO, VCF, VCA, and Chorus parameters.

Matrix 5 Destination

Lists available destinations for Matrix routing, covering DCO, VCF, VCA, and Chorus parameters.

Matrix 6 Destination

Lists available destinations for Matrix routing, covering DCO, VCF, VCA, and Chorus parameters.

Matrix 7 Destination

Lists available destinations for Matrix routing, covering DCO, VCF, VCA, and Chorus parameters.

Matrix 8 Destination

Lists available destinations for Matrix routing, covering DCO, VCF, VCA, and Chorus parameters.

Matrix 9 Destination

Lists available destinations for Matrix routing, covering DCO, VCF, VCA, and Chorus parameters.

TONE – ENV 1-3

TONE – Voice Mode

TONE - ARP/SEQ

ARP Mode

Details the different modes available for the Arpeggiator, like Up, Down, Random.

ARP Range

Explains the octave range settings for the Arpeggiator, from 1 to 4 octaves.

ARP Step Timing

Lists the various rhythmic divisions and timings for Arpeggiator steps.

GLOBAL – Midi and General Settings

Midi In Channel

Sets the MIDI channel for incoming messages, including Omni mode.

Midi Out Channel

Configures the MIDI channel for outgoing messages, supporting 16 channels.

Seq Midi Out Channel

Configures the outgoing MIDI channel specifically for sequencer data.

Enable Midi CC

Controls whether MIDI Control Change messages are received, transmitted, or both.

Enable Midi Sysex Receive

Enables or disables the reception of MIDI System Exclusive data.

Enable Program Change Command

Manages the reception and transmission of MIDI Program Change commands.

Enable Midi Soft Through

Determines how MIDI real-time messages are passed through the unit.

Enable Midi Clock Generation

Controls whether the unit generates its own MIDI Clock signal.

Master Clock Source

Selects the source for the master clock, either internal or MIDI.

Master Fine Tune

Adjusts the overall pitch of the synthesizer by ±100 cents.

Clock Display

Option to display Arp, Sequencer, and Master clocks on the front panel.

Guitar Mode

Enables a mode that uses MIDI channels 1-6 to control individual voices.

Hold Pedal Mode

Sets the polarity for the Hold Pedal input, normal or inverted.

KIWI-3P Upgrade Special Functions

Midi In

Configures the incoming MIDI channel for the upgrade.

Midi Out

Configures the outgoing MIDI channel for the upgrade.

Sequencer Midi Out

Configures the outgoing MIDI channel specifically for sequencer data.

Factory Restore

Details how to reset all programs and global settings to factory defaults.

Program Update

Explains the procedure for updating the firmware via MIDI.

Upgrade Install

Kiwi-3P CPU Board Install

Midi Board PG-200 Mod

Pulse Width Mod Install

Chorus Speed Mod Install

Optional Fixes for the Kiwi-3P

Adjustments for the JX-3P (Test Mode)

Bend Lever Adjustment

Describes how to adjust the pitch bend lever's range using VR6 and VR7.

Midi Data

Continuous Controllers

Real Time Commands

Midi Sysex Support

Midi Sysex Data

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