Roland V-Synth GT - About Memory; Memory Structure

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03
Performing with AP-Synthesis
Er
h
u
ph
rase mo
d
e
l
The Erhu is a traditional bowed-string instrument of China. The sound produced b
y
its unique
structure is quite distinctive, and rich in expressive power. The characteristic
f
eature o
f
the Erhu is
p
itch change while pla
y
ing. On conventional s
y
nthesizers, it was extremel
y
di cult to express the
kind o
f
pitch changes that are typical o
f
an Erhu per
f
ormance. By using this phrase model, you can
p
roduce the distinctive expression of the Erhu simpl
y
b
y
pla
y
ing the ke
y
board.
Se
l
ect
p
reset
p
atc
h
num
b
er 303
.
→
“Selectin
g
a patch” (p. 24)
In order to make the e ect of AP-S
y
nthesis eas
y
to understand, this patch matches the
“
Erhu phrase model” with an “Erhu wave
f
orm.”
P
la
y
a melod
y
on the ke
y
board
.
If you play legato (without allowing breaks between notes), the sound will
we
c
h
ange smoot
hl
y
.
Try playing staccato (with clearly-de ned breaks between notes), or with varying degrees of force.
ks b
note
Notice that the pitch and volume respond in the way that is typical of an Erhu.
he w
at is
While playing the keyboard, move the modulation lever away from
th
he m
y
oursel
f
.
Dynamics and vibrato e ects will be applied.
e the same e ect.
sa
You can also use aftertouch to produce
uce
Play the keyboard while holding down the foot switch.
ow
hol
When you play legato (without allowing breaks between notes), the distinctive portamento e ect
ks between
allow
of an Erhu will be strongly applied.
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