Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto TR-909 del fabbricante Roland
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The OC T AP AD L egend 1985 was the year that Roland’ s revolutionary percussion instrument was announced — the “OCT AP AD” (P AD-8). A totally unique percussion instrument, the OCT AP AD allowed one to perform on the 8 pads, and via MIDI, control a drum machine (like the TR-909) or an external MIDI module or sampler .
4 C onten ts T urning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Overview 7 01 Overview of the OC T AP AD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 W h a t i s a n I n s t ? .................................. 8 W h a t i s a K i t ? .
5 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Adv anced Operation 2 (Phr ase Loop) 43 C r e a t i n g a P h r a s e .............................. 43 Measures, Time Signature (Beat) and Metronome (Click) Sound Settings (SETUP) .
6 T urning the P ow er On/O NO TE Once the connections have been completed (p . 12), turn on power to your various devices in the order specied. By turning on devices in the wrong order , you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to amplied speakers (which we ’ll simply call “speakers ”) and other devices.
O ver view W elcome to the world of the OCT AP AD. This chapter pro vides an overall explana tion of the OCT AP AD . Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user of electronic musical equipment, reading this chapt er will help you save time and learn to oper ate the OCT AP AD smoothly.
8 01 O ver view of the OC T AP AD Wha t is an Inst? All the sounds and instruments on board the OCT AP AD are referred t o as “INST . ” Wha t is does Lay er mean? T wo Insts (Inst A, Inst B) can be assigned to each pad. “Inst Layer Type ” (p. 30) lets y ou choose how the Layer function will operate.
9 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Wha t are A mbience and FX? The “ Ambience ” selected is a global function, meaning that all k its will use this eect. Y ou can select from various types of rooms and halls.
10 T op P anel Display , B uttons & Knobs Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Knob 1 Knob 2 Knob 3 Function button 1–3 These buttons (from left to right) [Button 1], [Button 2], and [Butt on 3] execute various functions indicated in the bottom of the display .
11 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Playing ar ea Pad Sta tus Illumination The LED indicators can be helpful when playing on a dark stage. See “Illumination” (p . 52). When using a Phrase Loop , they will show pad status (muted, er ase, etc.
12 Rear P anel C onnec tions USB MIDI connector p. 58 With a USB cable, y ou can connect the OCT AP AD to your computer for triggering sounds or recording MIDI information to your software sequencer (DA W ). USB MEMORY slot p . 55 With a USB memory (sold separately) you can backup and load your data.
13 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix FOOT SW jack p . 53 Y ou can connect a pair of foot switches to this input for various possibilities. 4/RIDE 3/HI-HA T 2/SNARE 1/KICK HH CTRL V-cymbal (e.g., CY -12R/C) Cymbal pad (e.
14 03 Display s and Operations KIT Screen The KIT screen is the basic screen that appears after po wering up the OCT AP AD . The function buttons and knobs below the screen are used to na vigate between screens. P ress the [BACK] button to return to the KIT scr een.
15 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix QUICK MENU Screens When you see the icon in the upper right of the screen, pr essing the [QUICK] button accesses the relative menu. We ’ll use the Quick Menu that appears in the KIT screen as an example.
16 PHRASE L OOP KIT SETTINGS MENU Screen Accessible fr om any screen pressing the [MENU] butt on takes you to the OCT AP AD’ s main menu. In various explanations regarding the scr eens and menus, when you see, for example, “ choose MENU Ú SY STEM Ú F .
17 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix PHRASE L OOP KIT SETTINGS T OOLS KIT CHAIN p. 37 Switch kits in an order you specify . SYSTEM p . 52 Make system settings that apply to the entire OCT AP AD. USB p. 55 Save/load data on USB memory.
18 Mak e settings Recor d Play back Stop Enter standb y mode Hit a pad to star t recor ding PLA Y p . 45 Switch to PLA Y mode. Shown while you hold down the [ST ANDBY ] button SETUP p. 43 Specify the measures, beat, and click. REC p. 45 Record your phrase .
19 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Modify the phrase Recor d Play back Set loop points p. 43 Record an additional performance P er form along with the phrase playback Loop r ecording Loop pla yback Contr ol the eect Mute Erase Reser ve the ne xt operation p.
20 The restor e function gives you a choice of restoring individual kits or all of them, all phrases, or a full F actor y Reset. NO TE When you perform the F actor y Reset operation, the kits and phrase data saved in the OCT AP AD will be initialized.
Basic Opera tion It is impor tant to understand the basic operations and functions of the OCT AP AD before using it. Please read this section fully as you check out the OCT AP AD’S possibilities.
22 Select any kit. The kit number and name appear in the KIT screen. Information sho wn in the KIT scr een Indicates if the FX/ambience are on or o and the FX name. Kit number/Kit name. The Inst and group names are highlighted when y ou play the pads.
23 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Here ’ s how to change or assign an Inst to each pad. More about Insts and Layers is her e: “ What is an Inst?” (p . 8). The changes you make here ar e saved. Y ou can’t modify a kit whose “Kit Pr otect ” (p.
24 What is Multi E dit? Pushing the Multi Edit button giv es you access to 10 di erent editing parameters . (See the char t below) 1. In the KIT screen, press [Button 2] (MUL TI EDIT ). The Multi Edit screen appears. Here you can see all the rela tive values assigned to each pad and external trigger input.
25 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix For an o verview of the eects, refer to “ What are Ambience and FX?” (p . 9). AMBIENCE 1. Choose MENU Ú AMBIENCE Ú AMBIENCE (p . 16). The AMBIENCE screen appears .
26 T o simply explain the Phrase Loop function we will use the basic 8-beat phrase shown belo w . Step 1: Selec t a Kit 1. Use the [KIT ] buttons to select the acoustic kit “50: T utorial. ” In kit “50: T utorial, ” instruments are assigned to pads as follow s.
27 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Quantization and t empo settings What is quantiza tion? Quantization is a function that automatically corrects the timing of your playing . It only functions dur ing the recording pr ocess.
28 Re - doing the Recording If you want to re-do the recording, it’ s easy to use the following methods. Erasing a T rack (ERASE) During playback or recording , you can erase just the track of a specic pad .
A dvanc e Opera tion 1 K i t ............................................ p . 3 0 This chapter explains ho w to create a kit and use eects. 2 P h r a s e L o o p .................................. p . 4 3 This chapter pro vides a full explanation of the Phrase Loop functionality .
30 Inst Settings (INST ) Inst and Lay er S ettings (INST -INST ) For mor e about Insts and Layers, ref er to “What is an Inst?” (p. 8). How to ac cess individual Inst parameters for each pad. 1. Choose MENU Ú INST Ú INST (p . 16). The INST -INST screen appears.
31 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Y ou can’t select Inst Lay er T ype for an external pads For external pads (p. 60), you can only use 2 sounds: Inst Head and Inst R im. (Dual trigger pad is needed t o ha ve head and rim sounds) Refer to the owner’ s manual of the pad you’ re using.
32 Hi-hat Settings (INST -HH CTRL) Here you can decide how the hi-hat Inst will sound, and choose the Inst to be c ontrolled by a hi-hat contr ol pedal (FD-8: sold separately). 1. Choose MENU Ú INST Ú HH CTRL (p. 16). The INST -HH C TRL screen appears.
33 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix HH CTRL setting examples If a hi-hat contr ol pedal is connected Choose “PEDAL ” for the pad that’ s assigned to the hi-hat Inst.
34 Settings for the Entir e Kit (KIT OTHERS) Kit V olume, T empo , and Prot ec t (KIT O THERS -KIT ) Here you can edit the kit’ s volume, tempo, and pr otect settings. 1. Choose MENU Ú O THERS Ú KIT (p. 16). The KIT O THERS-KIT screen appears. [Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter .
35 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Assigning a Name (NAME) Here ’ s how to enter a name for a kit or phrase. 1. Fr om the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Kit Name (p . 15). * In some cases the NAME palette may also be displayed from other scr eens as well.
36 C opying a Kit Here ’ s how to copy the currently selected kit. 1. Select the copy-source kit. 2. Fr om the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Cop y Ú Kit (p. 15). 3. Press [Button 3] ( OK ) to copy the kit. 4. Select the copy-destination kit. 5. Fr om the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Past e Ú Kit.
37 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix The Kit Chain function lets you decide a specic order in which kits will be switched. This makes it very easy , during live performances, to switch kits in your desired order .
38 Swit ching Kit Chains Fr om the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Kit Chain ON/OFF to turn Kit Chain on/o. If Kit Chain is on,the CHAIN icon appears in the display . Y ou can use the knobs, [KIT ] buttons, or f oot switch to move in the order you hav e decided.
39 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix The onboard eects proc essor , “FX” , has 30 dier ent eects to choose from. FX Settings (FX) Swit ching the FX T ype (FX- T YPE) Here ’ s how to switch the FX type.
40 Setting the FX S end L evel f or Each P ad (FX-SEND) Each pad has its own individual eects send level. 1. Choose MENU Ú FX Ú SEND (p . 16). The FX-SEND scr een appears. Value f or each pad (Inst A is above, Inst B is below) Value f or external trigger inputs 1–4 (Head is above, Rim is below) [Knob 2] (B) edits the Inst B (Rim) value.
41 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Using the Knobs t o Con trol the FX (FX C ONTROL) Y ou can use [Knob 1]–[Knob 3] to control FX parameters. F or each FX, the most suitable parameters are automatically assigned to the three knobs.
42 This section explains how to adjust the over all sound of the entire OCT AP AD. Y ou can use a choice of Ambiences plus an Equalizer and Limiter . As these eects are applied to the entire OCT AP AD, they will not change when y ou switch kits. Ambience Settings ( AMBIENCE- AMBIENCE) Here ’ s how to make Ambience settings.
43 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix For an o verview of Phrase Loop, r efer to “ What is a Phrase Loop?” (p . 9). Measures , T ime Signature (Bea t) and Metronome ( Click) Sound S ettings (SETUP) Hold down the [ST ANDBY ] button; the PHRASE L OOP SETUP screen appears.
44 Quantize and T empo S ettings (ST ANDBY ) Press the [ST ANDBY ] button; the [ST ANDBY ] button will light, and the PHRASE L OOP ST ANDBY screen appears . The currently selected kit is shown here. T urn [Knob 3] ( TEMPO) to set the tempo. Y ou can set the tempo by pressing [Button 3] (T AP) four times or more at the desired tempo (T ap T empo).
45 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Recor ding a Phrase (REC Mode) Fr om the PHRASE LOOP ST ANDBY screen, press [Button 2] (ST ART ) or hit a pad to star t recording . This indicates each part’ s kit.
46 Wha t Y ou can do in REC/PLA Y Mode In Phrase Loop recor d or play mode, you can pr ess the following buttons t o access various realtime editing or performance functions. This ability to modify phrases in realtime is one of the OCT AP AD’ s most impor tant and distinguishing features.
47 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Erasing a T rack (ERASE) Hold down the [ERASE] button; the PHRASE L OOP ERASE screen appears. The text label of the pad (track) being erased will blink. Pressing [Button 1] (CANCEL) will cancel all of the erase start points, and recover the da ta.
48 Adjusting the V olume of Each P ar t (P ART LEVEL) Here ’ s how to adjust the level of parts 1–3. 1. Fr om the PHRASE LOOP scr een (during Rec or Play), choose the QUICK MENU command P art Level. Use the three knobs to adjust the level of parts 1–3.
49 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Saving/L oading a Phrase S a ving a Phrase (SA VE PHRASE) A phrase you recor d will be lost when you select a dierent phrase or turn o the po wer . Y ou can sav e the phrase to internal memory or to USB memor y .
50 Loading a Phr ase (PHRASE LIST ) Phrases saved t o internal memory or USB memor y can be selected from a list and previewed, or you can load tha t phrase and use Phrase Loop to pla y it or record additional mat erial into it. 1. Choose MENU Ú LIST (p .
51 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Phrase L oop Settings (PHR ASE L OOP SETUP ) Here ’ s how to make phrase loop settings. 1. Choose MENU Ú SETUP Ú SETUP (p. 16). The PHRASE L OOP SETUP-SETUP screen appears.
52 These settings apply to the entire OCT AP AD . 1. Choose MENU Ú SYSTEM (p . 16). The SYSTEM screen appears . Use [Button 1] and [Button 2] to switch tabs . For details on each scr een, refer to the pages list ed below . Screen Explanation Page OPTIONS Make screen and illumination settings.
53 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix A dvanc ed Opera tion 3 ( O ther S ettings) F oot Switch and External P ad S ettings (SYSTEM- C ONTROL) C onnec ting F oot Swit ches Y ou can connect foot switches to the FOO T SW jack.
54 Parameter V alue Explanation Ext Pad 1 Ext Pad 2 Ext Pad 3 Ext Pad 4 OFF Specify the operations that will occur when you hit Ext P ad 1–4. With a setting other than “OFF , ” the assigned pad will no longer produce sound. PHRASE-LOOP CTRL Execute the phrase loop operations ST ANDBY g SET LOOP g PLA Y f g REC.
55 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Using USB Memor y By connecting a USB memor y (sold separately), you can back up all of the OCT AP AD’ s settings (or even just an individual kit) to USB memor y .
56 S a ving Data to USB Memory (USB-SA VE) Here ’ s how to back up all of the OCT AP AD’ s settings, or the settings of one specic kit, to USB memory. 1. Choose MENU Ú USB Ú SA VE (p. 16). The USB-SA VE screen appears. [Button 3] (ENTER) conrms the operation.
57 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix 2. Use [Knob 1] (SELECT ) to selec t the data that you w ant to load, and press [Butt on 3] (ENTER) to conrm the operation. Item Explanation 1 KIT Load only one k it BACKUP ALL Load all data L oading only one kit (1 KIT ) 3.
58 C onnec ting to y our Comput er via USB If you use a commercially available USB cable t o connect the OC T AP AD’ s rear panel USB (MIDI) connector to a USB connector of your computer , you’ll be able t o do the following things using MIDI. • T r igger sounds in the computer by pla ying the OC T AP AD .
59 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Internal P ad S ensitivity S ettings Internal P ad Settings (P AD SETTING-INTERNAL) Here ’ s how to adjust the sensitivity of the internal pads. 1. Choose MENU Ú P AD Ú INTERNAL (p .
60 Connecting O ptional P ads or Pedals The OCT AP AD lets you connect a hi-hat control pedal (FD-8), kick trigger or pads to the ex ternal trigger inputs. The illustration below shows a typical set of connections, but there ar e many possibilities; like connecting two kick pedals to the 1/KICK input and the 2/SNARE input.
61 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Specifying the Ex ternal P ad T ype (P AD T YPE) The “P ad T ype” is a set of various pad-related parameters corresponding to specic pads . Those parameters are set to their appropriate values automatically upon selecting the “P ad T ype.
62 Parameter V alue Explanation X- Talk Canc el Rate (%) 0–80 This setting cancels “ crosstalk, ” which means that when you play one pad you hear a sound coming fr om another pad. This can happen when two pads are installed on the same stand. In some cases you can prev ent crosstalk by increasing the distance between the two mounted pads.
63 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix MIDI Settings About MIDI MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a global standard that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to ex change per formance data.
64 F or the HIHA T or KNOB tabs [Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter . [Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value. Parameter V alue Explanation HIHA T tab HH Close Note# A OFF , 0–127 MIDI note number transmitted by closed hi-hat Inst A (Head). W ith the “OFF” setting, MIDI messages will not be transmitted.
65 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Syst em MIDI Settings (SYSTEM-MIDI) Here you can make ov erall MIDI settings for the entire OCT AP AD . 1. Choose MENU Ú SYSTEM Ú MIDI (p . 16). The SYSTEM-MIDI screen appears .
66 Using V -LINK to C ontr ol I mages What is V-LINK? V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows a musician to make visual performances with images at the same time he or she is performing music.
Appendix This chapter contains a list of err or messages, main specications, and tr oubleshooting information..
68 Specications SPD-30: OC T AP AD Message Meaning Action MIDI-related error messages MIDI Oine. The MIDI cable or USB cable was disconnected. Alternatively , communication with the external MIDI device has been interrupted for some reason. Check whether the MIDI cable or USB cable could have been disconnected or broken.
69 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix T r oubleshooting Problem Items to check Action No sound / Insucient volume Is the OCTAP AD and the connected equipment powered-on? Use the dedicated AC adaptor. Is the OCTAP AD correctly connected to the external devices? Check the connections.
70 MIDI Implementation Char t Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages No.
71 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System .
72 USING THE UNIT SAFEL Y Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse eects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
73 Overview Basic Operation Adv . 1 (K it) Adv . 2 (Phrase) Adv . 3 (O ther) Appendix P ow er Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appli- ance that is controlled by an in verter (such as a refrigerator , washing machine, microwav e oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor .
74 Index A AC A DAP TOR 12 AMBIENCE 9 , 25 , 42 AMBIENCEAMBIENCE 42 AMBIENCEEQ 42 AMBIENCELIMIT 42 B BA CK BU T TON 10 BAC KUP AL L 56 BEAT 43 , 51 C CH 63 CHA IN NAM E 37 CHA NG E DAT .
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