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Roland MV-30 User Manual

Roland MV-30
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Roland MV-30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayLCD
Power SupplyAC Adapter
MIDI Channels16
Sequencer Resolution96 ppq
ROM2 MB
TypeMusic Workstation
Multitimbral Parts8 parts
SequencerYes
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Sound GeneratorPCM
ConnectionsMIDI In/Out, Audio Outputs, Headphone
OutputsStereo Outputs

Summary

Introduction

Important Notes

Power Supply and Connection Safety

Guidelines for safe power supply usage and connecting equipment.

Placement and Environmental Precautions

Advice on unit placement, avoiding extreme temperatures, humidity, and vibrations.

Maintenance and Additional Precautions

Instructions for unit cleaning and general safety advice.

Disk Handling Procedures

Inserting, Ejecting, and Writing to Disks

Proper methods for inserting, ejecting, and protecting floppy disks.

General Disk Handling Guidelines

Best practices for handling floppy disks to prevent damage and data loss.

Setup and Connections

Connecting Power and Audio Output

Steps to connect the AC adaptor and audio outputs to external systems.

Connecting a MIDI Keyboard

Instructions for connecting a MIDI keyboard for recording and playback.

Starting Up the MV-30 System

Display Adjustment and Navigation

How to adjust display contrast, understand the screen, and navigate with the cursor.

Entering Values and Parameters

Methods for modifying values using the dial or numeric keys.

Copying the System Disk

System Disk Backup Procedure

Step-by-step guide to making a backup copy of the System Disk.

Playing Demo Songs

Loading Demo Songs

Instructions on how to load and select demo songs from the System Disk.

Playing a Demo Song

How to play a loaded demo song, adjust volume, and control playback.

Manual Track Volume Control

How to manually control the volume of specific tracks or all tracks.

Playing the Second Demo Song

Guide to loading and playing the second demo song, "Papa John".

Hearing the RPS Demo Song

Steps to hear the RPS demo song using a connected MIDI keyboard.

Hearing the Tape Sync Demo Song

How to play the tape sync demo song using a cassette deck.

Basic Procedure for Creating a Song

Recording Your Own Song

Realtime Recording Overview

Advantages and methods of recording music as it is played.

Steptime Recording Overview

Advantages and methods of entering notes one by one.

Assigning Song Number and Name

Selecting a song number and entering a name for the song.

Realtime Track Recording

Preparations for Realtime Recording

Steps before recording, including checking connections and time signature.

Recording and Playback Procedures

How to record on a track, play it back, and adjust tempo.

Naming and Correcting Tracks

Naming tracks, re-recording, and using quantization for timing accuracy.

Selecting Different Timbres During Recording

How to change the timbre during recording and insert program change data.

Recording Additional Tracks (Multitrack)

Recording new parts while listening to existing tracks, like drums, bass, melody.

Realtime Pattern Recording

Preparations for Pattern Recording

Steps before recording patterns, including track selection and creation.

Recording and Naming Patterns

How to record rhythm patterns, correct mistakes, and assign names.

Assigning Patterns in the Track

Pattern Assignment Procedure

Assigning created patterns to specific locations within a track.

Viewing Track Data (Microscope)

Microscope Functionality

Using the Microscope to view individual events and data in tracks.

Step Recording

Steptime Track Recording Preparations

Preparing for step recording, including sheet music marking and connections.

Entering Note Length and Pitch

Step-by-step entry of note length, pitch, and velocity using keyboard or numeric keys.

Entering Rests, Chords, and Ties

How to enter rests, chords, and ties in step recording.

Recording Volume Changes

Compu-Mixer Recording

Recording volume adjustments for each track using the compu-mixer.

Viewing Mixer Data

How to view recorded volume and pan data for tracks.

Finishing Touches to the Song

Saving Data to Disk

Formatting a Disk

Steps to format a disk for MV-30 data storage.

Saving Your Song and Timbre Data

Procedure for saving created songs and associated timbre data to disk.

Turning Off the Power

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