User manual ROLAND E-15 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

[. . . ] They provide information concerning the proper operation of the E-200/E-15. Be sure to keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Copyright © 2004 ROLAND EUROPE. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S. p. a. r E-200/E-15 Features Superior sound source The E-200/E-15's sounds are based on full-length (uncompressed) waveforms, which is unique in this price range. This produces vibrant, realistic sounds quite unlike anything you would expect from a budget-friendly arranger keyboard. [. . . ] With the left-most key, you can play a bass drum sound (also called "kick"). Try it out by pressing several keys, either in succession or simultaneously. IPopKik36 IPopCStk37st IPopSn38st IPopGstS39st IPopSn40st IPopTomLFl41 IPopHat1_42 IPopTomL43 IPopHat2_44 IPopTomMFl45 IPopHat3_46 IPopTomM47 IPopTomHFl48 IPopCyml2_52 IPopTomH50 Sound effects ("SFX") The E-200/E-15 also contains individual sound effects (like "Train, "Kitty", "HrseGllp", etc. ) and individual drum and percussion sounds that are assigned to the entire range of the part you select them for (Main, Split or Dual). Note that those sounds do not work like the Drum Kits: only one sound is assigned to the keyboard ­ and can be played melodically (though "Train" melodies are probably "interesting" at best). It might therefore be a good idea to proceed as follows: (1) Press the [SPLIT] button. (2) Decide whether you want to play the sound effect or percussion sound with your left or right hand. If you want to use your left hand, assign a sound effect to the Split part. (3) Change the split point (page 38) in such a way that only a few keys are assigned to the percussion sound/sound effect ("C6" for right-hand effect playing, "C3" for lefthand effect playing). (4) To obtain a meaningful effect, you may also have to change the MAIN Oct or SPLT Oct setting (page 38). If you assign a sound effect/percussion sound to the Split part, the key ranges could be set as shown below. C2 C3 Split part (sound effect/percussion sound) Main part (melodic sound) 29 r E-200/E-15 To transpose the keyboard down, hold down [­] while pressing [0]~[9] (in that case, you can transpose the pitch down by up to 9 semitones) Here's an example: if you want to hear an "E" every time you play a "C", select "4". All other notes will be shifted by the same amount, so that you end up sounding in E major when you actually play in C major, etc. No transposition (C major) Transpose The Transpose function changes the pitch of the notes and chords you play. Instead of figuring out what other keys you need to press to accommodate the singer or an instrumentalist, you can set the required Transpose value and go on playing the song the way you practised it, while sounding in a different key. (4) Use the numeric buttons and/or [NO/­]/[YES/+] to set the velocity value that should be used for all notes you play (1~127). Pitch Bend and Modulation The BENDER/MODULATION lever to the left of the keyboard can be used to add two kinds of effects to the Keyboard-part notes. (1) Press the lever towards the rear of the E-200/E-15 to add a vibrato effect ("wobble") to the notes you are playing. MODULATION Lowers the pitch Raises the pitch BENDER The Modulation axis can also be used for switching between the slow and fast Rotary speeds (if the "Rotary" effect is assigned to the MFX). (2) Turn the lever to the left to temporarily lower the pitch of the notes you are playing. (3) In either case, you can release the lever if you no longer need the effect. 31 r E-200/E-15 Footswitch The E-200/E-15's FOOTSWITCH socket (rear panel) allows you to connect optional DP-2, DP-6, or BOSS FS-5U footswitch. The footswitch can be used for sustaining the notes you are playing (default), as Soft or Sostenuto pedal, to switch the Rotary effect speed (MFX), and more. To use it for holding the notes you are playing, proceed as follows: (1) Connect a DP-2, DP-6, or BOSS FS-5U footswitch to the FOOTSWITCH jack. (2) Play a note with your right hand. Using effects The E-200/E-15 contains digital Reverb and Chorus effects processors. You can also set the Send level (the amount of Reverb or Chorus) to be applied to the various Keyboard parts. Please bear in mind that the Chorus effect cannot be combined with the MFX (so you need to choose between Chorus or MFX for the Main part). Using the multi-effects processor (MFX) The multi-effects (MFX) processor can be used for processing the Main part. It can generate various effects (47), some of which are combinations of two effects, while the Reverb and Chorus processors only generate effects that are somehow related to ambiance (REV) or modulation (CHR). (1) Press the [FUNCTION] button (it must light). (3) Press the footswitch. (4) Release the key. [. . . ] Kontor Norge Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo NORWAY TEL: 2273 0074 JORDAN AMMAN Trading Agency 245 Prince Mohammad St. , Amman 1118, JORDAN TEL: (06) 464-1200 25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429 Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E, #02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980 TEL: 6243-9555 SOUTH AFRICA That Other Music Shop (PTY) Ltd. 11 Melle St. , Braamfontein, Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA P. O. Box 32918, Braamfontein 2017 Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (011) 403 4105 Room 5, 9fl. 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