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Roland PMA-5 - User Manual

Roland PMA-5
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Summary

1 Setup

Checking the Included Items

Lists all items included in the PMA-5 package for initial verification.

The Power Supply

Explains how to power the PMA-5 using batteries or an AC adapter.

Connecting Headphones

Guides on connecting headphones or external audio equipment for sound output.

Switching On the Power

Details the procedure for powering on the device safely.

Adjusting the Volume

Instructions on how to control the output volume using the volume knob.

Basic Operation of the Touch Panel

Explains how to use the touch panel and the included touch pen.

Using the Buttons on the Touch Panel

Details how to operate buttons via the touch panel using the touch pen.

Changing Values in the Message Area

Describes methods for changing settings using dragging or value buttons.

Using the Page Buttons

Explains navigation between different screens or pages on the display.

Making Settings Before You Start

Covers calibration and initialization for optimal device performance.

Calibrating the Position of the Touch Panel and Performing Initialization

Step-by-step guide for touch panel calibration and system initialization.

Adjusting the Touch Panel or Performing Initialization at Some Point after Purchase

How to recalibrate or re-initialize the device after initial setup.

2 Lets Listen to the Demo Song

Listening to the Demo Song

Guide on how to play the PMA-5's built-in demo song (S21).

3 Lets Play a Song

Playing a Song

Instructions on how to select and play songs on the PMA-5.

Changing the Tempo

How to adjust the playback speed (tempo) of a song.

Adding Reverb and Chorus Effects

Guide to applying reverb and chorus effects to sounds.

Changing the Volume Balance of Tracks

How to adjust the volume levels for individual tracks.

Muting the Sound for Selected Tracks

Instructions on how to mute specific tracks during playback.

4 Playing a Melody with the Touch Keyboard

Changing the Settings for the Touch Keyboard

Explains how to modify octave, volume, and overlay sounds.

Changing the Track

How to select which track is played on the touch keyboard.

Choosing the Tone (Instrument)

Guide to selecting instrument sounds for tracks.

About the Tones for the Drum Track

Details on assigning drum sets and percussion sounds to the drum track.

Applying Modulation to Tones Being Played

How to apply modulation effects using the touch keyboard.

Playing Ad Libs with the Ad Lib Bar

Instructions on using the Ad Lib Bar for solos.

5 Assembling a Backing Performance

About the Style Track

Introduction to Styles and how they form accompaniments.

About the Chord Tracks

Explains the role of the Chord track in backing performances.

Lets Listen to Some Preset Styles

Guide to exploring the PMA-5's built-in preset Styles.

Whats a Division?

Explains the different sections (Divisions) that make up a Style.

About the Steps Used to Make a Backing

Outlines the process of creating a backing performance step-by-step.

Pasting Styles into the Style Track

Instructions on arranging Styles sequentially in the Style track.

If You Input the Wrong Style...

Procedures for correcting or deleting incorrect Style inputs.

Moving to the Next Style

How to navigate between different Styles in the track.

Inputting Chord Progressions

Step-by-step guide to entering chord sequences into the Chord track.

Moving from Measure to Measure

How to navigate between measures when inputting chords.

Chord Types

Lists the available chord types that can be input.

Making the Setting for Anticipation

How to set chord anticipation for timing adjustments.

Inputting On-bass Chords (On Bass)

Guide to inputting chords with specified bass notes.

If You Input the Wrong Chord by Mistake...

Procedures for correcting or deleting incorrect chord inputs.

To Return to the State Before Input:

How to revert to the previous state after inputting a chord.

Displaying the Chord Progression During a Performance

How to view the current and next chords during playback.

Switching Off the Power

Instructions on safely powering down the PMA-5 and connected equipment.

Summary

1 Setup

Checking the Included Items

Lists all items included in the PMA-5 package for initial verification.

The Power Supply

Explains how to power the PMA-5 using batteries or an AC adapter.

Connecting Headphones

Guides on connecting headphones or external audio equipment for sound output.

Switching On the Power

Details the procedure for powering on the device safely.

Adjusting the Volume

Instructions on how to control the output volume using the volume knob.

Basic Operation of the Touch Panel

Explains how to use the touch panel and the included touch pen.

Using the Buttons on the Touch Panel

Details how to operate buttons via the touch panel using the touch pen.

Changing Values in the Message Area

Describes methods for changing settings using dragging or value buttons.

Using the Page Buttons

Explains navigation between different screens or pages on the display.

Making Settings Before You Start

Covers calibration and initialization for optimal device performance.

Calibrating the Position of the Touch Panel and Performing Initialization

Step-by-step guide for touch panel calibration and system initialization.

Adjusting the Touch Panel or Performing Initialization at Some Point after Purchase

How to recalibrate or re-initialize the device after initial setup.

2 Lets Listen to the Demo Song

Listening to the Demo Song

Guide on how to play the PMA-5's built-in demo song (S21).

3 Lets Play a Song

Playing a Song

Instructions on how to select and play songs on the PMA-5.

Changing the Tempo

How to adjust the playback speed (tempo) of a song.

Adding Reverb and Chorus Effects

Guide to applying reverb and chorus effects to sounds.

Changing the Volume Balance of Tracks

How to adjust the volume levels for individual tracks.

Muting the Sound for Selected Tracks

Instructions on how to mute specific tracks during playback.

4 Playing a Melody with the Touch Keyboard

Changing the Settings for the Touch Keyboard

Explains how to modify octave, volume, and overlay sounds.

Changing the Track

How to select which track is played on the touch keyboard.

Choosing the Tone (Instrument)

Guide to selecting instrument sounds for tracks.

About the Tones for the Drum Track

Details on assigning drum sets and percussion sounds to the drum track.

Applying Modulation to Tones Being Played

How to apply modulation effects using the touch keyboard.

Playing Ad Libs with the Ad Lib Bar

Instructions on using the Ad Lib Bar for solos.

5 Assembling a Backing Performance

About the Style Track

Introduction to Styles and how they form accompaniments.

About the Chord Tracks

Explains the role of the Chord track in backing performances.

Lets Listen to Some Preset Styles

Guide to exploring the PMA-5's built-in preset Styles.

Whats a Division?

Explains the different sections (Divisions) that make up a Style.

About the Steps Used to Make a Backing

Outlines the process of creating a backing performance step-by-step.

Pasting Styles into the Style Track

Instructions on arranging Styles sequentially in the Style track.

If You Input the Wrong Style...

Procedures for correcting or deleting incorrect Style inputs.

Moving to the Next Style

How to navigate between different Styles in the track.

Inputting Chord Progressions

Step-by-step guide to entering chord sequences into the Chord track.

Moving from Measure to Measure

How to navigate between measures when inputting chords.

Chord Types

Lists the available chord types that can be input.

Making the Setting for Anticipation

How to set chord anticipation for timing adjustments.

Inputting On-bass Chords (On Bass)

Guide to inputting chords with specified bass notes.

If You Input the Wrong Chord by Mistake...

Procedures for correcting or deleting incorrect chord inputs.

To Return to the State Before Input:

How to revert to the previous state after inputting a chord.

Displaying the Chord Progression During a Performance

How to view the current and next chords during playback.

Switching Off the Power

Instructions on safely powering down the PMA-5 and connected equipment.

Roland PMA-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayLCD
MIDIIn/Out
Weight3.5 lbs
Power SupplyDC 9 V: AC Adaptor
Inputs1 x 1/4" (audio)

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