Roland RD-800 - Function Assignment Options; Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Knobs and Buttons; Assigning Functions to S1;S2 Buttons

Detailed Settings for a Live Set (Live Set Edit)
Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1–5
(Assign 1-5)
Here’s how to assign functions to the ASSIGN [1]–[4] knobs and the
ASSIGN [5] button.
1. In the Live Set Edit Menu screen, select “Assign 1-5” and
press the [ENTER] button (p. 28).
2. Select the parameter that you want to edit, and use the
[DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to edit the value.
ASSIGN [1]–[4] knobs
Parameter Value Explanation
Func
(Function)
Selects the functions that are assigned to the ASSIGN [1]–[4] knobs.
* For details on the values, refer to “List of Functions Assignable to
Pedals, Knobs, and Buttons” (p. 30).
Range Min
0–127
Species the value that the assigned
function is to have when the corresponding
ASSIGN [1]–[4] knob is turned all the way to
the left (*1)
Range Max
0–127
Species the value that the assigned
function is to have when the corresponding
ASSIGN [1]–[4] knob is turned all the way to
the right (*1).
MEMO
By specifying the Range Min/Max settings, you’ll be able to
control the function in the desired range; this will help you
obtain the performance result that you want.
*1 Depending on the function that’s assigned, the function might
not be expressed as a value in the range of 0–127. In such cases,
the value of 0–127 will be converted to the appropriate range
for the assigned function.
ASSIGN [5] button
Parameter Value Explanation
Func
(Function)
Selects the function that’s assigned to the ASSIGN [5] button.
* For details on the values, refer to “List of Functions Assignable to
Pedals, Knobs, and Buttons” (p. 30).
Switch Type
Species the operation of the button.
LATCH
The function turns on/o each time you
press the button.
MOMENTARY
The function is on only while you hold down
the button.
MEMO
Whether the Switch Type setting does anything or not depends
on the function that’s assigned.
Assigning Functions to the [S1] [S2]
Buttons (S1/S2)
This setting determines the function of the [S1] and [S2] buttons.
1. In the Live Set Edit Menu screen, select “S1/S2” and press
the [ENTER] button (p. 28).
2. Select the parameter that you want to edit, and use the
[DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to edit the value.
[S1] [S2] buttons
Parameter Value Explanation
Func
(Function)
Selects the function that’s assigned to the [S1] [S2] buttons.
* For details on the values, refer to “List of Functions Assignable to
Pedals, Knobs, and Buttons” (p. 30).
Switch Type
Species the operation of the button.
LATCH
The function turns on/o each time you
press the button.
MOMENTARY
The function is on only while you hold down
the button.
MEMO
Whether the Switch Type setting does anything or not depends
on the function that’s assigned.
List of Functions Assignable to Pedals, Knobs,
and Buttons
Controllers to which a function
can be assigned
Functions
that can be
assigned
Explanation
FC1 / FC2
/ EXT
pedal
ASSIGN
[1]–[4]
knob
ASSIGN [5]
[S1] [S2]
button
OFF Nothing is controlled.
CC0–CC127 Controller number 0–127 (*1)
BEND DOWN
Lowers the pitch just as
when the pitch bend lever is
moved to the left. (*1)
BEND UP
Raises the pitch just as
when the pitch bend lever is
moved to the right. (*1)
AFTERTOUCH Controls aftertouch. (*1)
OCTAVE DOWN
Lowers the key range in
octave steps each time
you press the button
(maximum four octaves).
OCTAVE UP
Raises the key range in
octave steps each time
you press the button
(maximum four octaves).
EXT START/
STOP
Starts/stops an external
sequencer.
TAP TEMPO
Sets the tempo to match
the timing you use when
pressing the pedal or the
button.
PLAY/STOP
The same function as the
[PLAY/STOP] button.
SONG RESET
Returns to the beginning of
the song.
SONG BWD Rewinds the song.
SONG FWD Fast-forwards the song.
MOD FX
SWITCH
The same function as the
MODULATION FX [ON/OFF]
button. (*2)
30