User manual ROLAND ME-5

[. . . ] The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Main features Simple Operation--Works Like a Compact Effects Processor Each effect is controlled with a dedicated knob. Intuitive operation, similar to that of compact effects processors, lets you make changes to tones directly. Multi-Function Expression Pedal The ME-5 is equipped with an expression pedal that gives you control over six different specialized pedal effects. It can also be switched for use as a volume pedal. High-Quality Sounds Through COSM With high-quality effects like Compressor/Limiter and Overdrive/Distortion, which make full use of COSM technology, you can perform with a variety of powerful effects, from classic vintage sounds to new and original sounds. COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) is Roland's innovative and powerful sound modeling technology. [. . . ] 17) TYPE knob Selects the effect to be used from the eleven different effects that are available. . TAP DLY Pedal indicator This is a tempo delay that lets you set a dotted eighth note delay time for the performance tempo by pressing the DELAY/MOD pedal in time with the performance tempo. * The delay time can be set within the range of 46. 5 ms to 1050 ms. DELAY / MODULATION pedal "Using the . TAP DLY Function" (p. 16) This provides the delay effect, in which the sound is slightly delayed and is fed back to the direct sound, and the modulation effect, which adds a sort of swell to the sound to give it greater breadth. The ME-5 comes equipped with eleven different delay and modulation effects. You can select and use any one of these effects at a time. TIME/RATE knob This has no effect or function. FEEDBACK/DEPTH knob Adjusts the amount of feedback (number of repeats). Turning the knob to the right increases the number of times the sound repeats. E. LEVEL/RESONANCE knob Adjusts the volume of the delay sound. DELAY/MOD pedal The Delay/Modulation is switched on or off each time you press the pedal. When switched on, the DELAY/MOD indicator and pedal indicator light up. * When . TAP DLY is selected, holding down the DELAY/ MOD pedal for at least two seconds, causes the effect to turn off. * When HOLD DLY is selected, you cannot switch the effect on/ off by pressing the pedal. * DELAY ON/OFF switches the Delay at the input to provide a more natural effect. For this reason, if the FEEDBACK is turned up when the Delay is turned off, the delay sound will remain briefly. The reference tempo is calculated in terms of quarter notes, and the delay time setting is the dotted eighth note as referenced to the reference tempo. The pedal indicator flashes in time with the tempo. fig. 0141 Timing Delay Sound Adding a Delay Synchronized to the Performance Tempo The delay time can be set according to the tempo input when the TYPE is set to ANALOG DLY, 0-400 ms DLY, 300-1400 ms DLY, or CHO+DELAY. · If the DELAY/MOD pedal is pressed when the effect is on, the pedal indicator goes out, and the effect is turned off. · If the DELAY/MOD pedal is pressed when the effect is off, the pedal indicator turns red, and the effect is turned on. When you continue to depress the pedal, after two seconds the pedal's indicator starts to flash, and the tempo can then be set with the effect on. Here, the delay time is indicated by the value set with the TIME/RATE knob. Press the DELAY/MOD pedal in timing with the tempo more than two times. The delay time is set according to the time interval between each press of the pedal. * Press the pedal to set the tempo while no bass sound is playing. You can return to the recording standby immediately by using external foot switch. For more detailed information, refer to "Using the Foot Switch" (p. * To start recording again, wait 2. 8 seconds, then carry out step 2. 16 Using the Effects 3. [. . . ] While simultaneously pressing BANK [ [WRITE], turn on the power. ] and "P" appears in the Display, then changes to "U. " 2. The smaller the value, the lighter is the depression force needed to switch the pedal on or off. Never turn off the power while Factory Reset is in progress. When Factory Reset is completed, the ME-5 returns to Manual mode. 5. * If the TUNING indicator flashes during steps 2 and 3, press the pedal again, then press [WRITE]. 28 Appendices Troubleshooting If there is no sound, or if it appears the ME-5 is not functioning correctly, first check the points below. [. . . ]