Roland MC-307 Manuale del Proprietario

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IM-PORTANT NOTES” (REFERRENCE MANUAL p. 2; p. 8). These se

10Front and Rear PanelsTop Panel1. VOLUME KnobAdjusts the overall volume level of the MC-307.2. MODE Buttons (SONG, PTN and SYSTEM)Switch the operatin

100Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesLOW, VELO RANGE UP, VELO CROSS FADE- SOLO: SOLO SW, SOLO LEGATO- PORTAMENTO: SW, MODE, TYPE, START, TIME* See the

101Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6When this is “OFF,” equal temperament will be used. As the value is increased, the pitch difference betwee

102Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesSOLO/PORTAMENTO parametersSOLO: SOLO SWBy turning on the Solo switch, you can play monophonically (one note at a t

103Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter67. Press the [CURSOR (right/left)] buttons to move the cursor below the tone number (T-1 to T-4) for which

104Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesSaving a PatchAll parameters explained in connection with patch editingcan be saved.* If you turn off the power wi

105Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6Editing Rhythm SetsA rhythm set assigns a different tone to each keyboard pad.The R part can be used to pl

106Chapter 6 Making Original Patchestime as the closed hi-hat sound. To simulate this, you can specify the same mute group number for both hi-hat soun

107Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6P-ENV: VELO TIME SENS (VELOCITY TIME SENSE)This parameter lets your playing velocity the overall time of t

108Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesFILTER parametersFILTER: TYPESelect the type of filter.Range:- OFF:The filter will not be applied (all filter indi

109Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6FILTER: RESONANCEAdding a Distinctive Character to the Sound (Resonance)This setting emphasizes the overto

11Front and Rear Panels12. EXIT ButtonMainly used to return to the previous screen.13. ENTER ButtonUse this to execute an operation.14. INC and DEC Bu

110Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesF-ENV: LEVEL1–4 (ENVELOPE LEVEL1–4)Specifies the cutoff frequency at each level. You can make settings for the fou

111Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6between strongly played and softly played notes will gradually increase.With positive (+) settings, the vo

112Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesAdjusting the Effects for Each Rhythm Tone (SEND LEVEL)In the RHY TONE (RHYTHM TONE), the levels of effects to be

113Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6Saving a Rhythm SetThis operation is used to save all parameters covered describing rhythm set editing.* T

114Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and Application with MIDISaving system settingsThere are two types of system settings: those that are preserved

115Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter7Specifying the number of notes for each part (VOICE RESERVE)Specifies the number of notes that will

116Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and Scale Tune switch (SCALE TUNE SW)This switch activates/deactivates the Scale Tune function.Procedure1. Pres

117Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter7Settings Concerning the Display and Controllers* It is not possible to enter these set-up screens wh

118Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and Setting up the polarity of the pedal (PEDAL POLARITY)Select the polarity of the pedal.If you are using a pe

119Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter7Sequencer-Related Settings* It is not possible to enter these set-up screens while a pattern or song

12Front and Rear PanelsRear Panel1. POWER SwitchThis switch turns the power on/off.2. DC IN ConnectorConnect the included AC adaptor here.Be sure to u

120Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and indicator will light.Parameter Type: Backup parametersTransmitting synchronization messages (SYNC OUT)This

121Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter7* When using LOOP2 to playback a song, we recommend that a pattern which mutes all parts (i.e., a si

122Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and Using the RHYTHM PART VIEW button as the MUTE CTRL part button (RHY VIEW)There is a special “MUTE CTRL part

123Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter7MIDI-Related Settings* It is not possible to access these setting pages while a pattern or song is p

124Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and 2. Press the [CURSOR (up)] button to access the screen for items 1–4.3. Press the [F4 (MIDI)] button.4. Pre

125Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter7Specifying how knob data is transmitted (EDIT TX/RX)This specifies the type of MIDI message that wil

126Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and Disconnecting the keyboard pads from the internal sound generator (LOCAL TX SW)You can specify how MIDI mes

127Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter7Transmission settings for each type of MIDI messageProcedure1. Press the [SYSTEM] button, then the [

128Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and Useful Functions (Utilities)* It is not possible to enter these set-up screens while a pattern or song is b

129Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter7Saving Data on an External Sequencer (BULK DUMP)The MC-307 is capable of saving data of the currentl

13Chapter1Chapter 1 Introducing the MC-307Basic structure of the MC-307This section is an overview of the basic sections of the MC-307: the sequencer

130Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and 8. When transmission from the external device is completed, Pattern Play screen appears.* If you want to ab

131Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter7Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET)This operation can restore all settings of the MC-307

132Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and Advanced Operation Using MIDIAbout MIDIThe MC-307 records and plays back MIDI musical data, and when MIDI m

133Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter7Using with an External MIDI DeviceRecording performance on an external MIDI keyboard in the MC-307Th

134Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and Playing back arpeggio on the MC-307 using an external MIDI keyboardThis setting enables the MC-307 to play

135Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter73. Set the transmit channel(s) of your MIDI sequencer software to match the receive channel of the p

136Chapter 7 Environment Configuration and Synchronization with an External MIDI DeviceTiming of the MC-307’s sequencer can be synchronized with that

137Chapter 7 Environment Configuration andChapter73. Set up so that MIDI clocks are transmitted from the external MIDI sequencer.For details on the se

139Appendices

14Chapter 1 Introducing the MC-307The controller sectionControllers refer collectively to the keyboard pads, theknobs and sliders on the panel, and pe

140TroubleshootingIf there is no sound, or if the instrument does not function as you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resol

141TroubleshootingReverb/Delay/M-FX Do Not ApplyIf the GRAB switch is turned “OFF”: - To maintain the ON mode, put the GRAB switch at “ON.”Reverb/Del

142Error Message ListIf an incorrect operation has been performed or if processing could not be carried out as specified, an error message will appear

143Parameter ListPatch ParameterWAVE: [PTN]+[F1 (PACH)]+[F1 (EDIT)]+[F1 (WAVE)]+[F1 (WAVE)] (P. 88)Parameter Parameter Name Setting Value*WAVE: Wave S

144Parameter ListTONE n TIME2[D] Time1 (Decay Time) 0 - 127 (n = 1 - 4) TONE n TIME3 Time3 0 - 127 (n = 1 - 4) TONE n TIME4[R] Time4 (Release Ti

145Parameter ListVOICE PRIORITY* Voice Priority LAST, LOUDESTKEY RANGE LOWER * Key range Lower C-1 - UPRKEY RANGE UPPER * Key range Upper LWR - G9VELO

146Parameter List Rhythm Set ParameterWAVE:, KEY: [PTN]+[F1 (PACH) ]+[F1 (EDIT) ]+[F1 (WAVE) ]+[F1 (WAVE) ] (P. 105)Parameter Parameter Name Setting

147Parameter ListA-ENV: [PTN]+[F1 (PACH) ]+[F1 (EDIT) ]+[F4 (AMP) ]+[F2 (AENV) ] (P. 110)Parameter Parameter Name Setting ValueVELO SENS Velocity Senc

148Parameter List11 LIMITER, 12 SLICER, 13 TREMOLO, 14 PHASER, 15 CHORUS, 16 SPACE-D,17 TETRA CHORUS, 18 FLANGER, 19 STEP FLANGER, 20 SHORT DELAY, 21

149Parameter ListHIGH GAIN High Gain -15 - +15OUTPUT Output MONO, STEREOOUTPUT LEVEL Output Level 0 - 127M-FX: 7 NOISE Parameter Parameter Name Setti

15Chapter 1 Introducing the MC-307Chapter1Canceling the Previous Operation (Undo/Redo)For songs and patterns, editing (track and microscopic editing)

150Parameter ListM-FX: 13 TREMOLO Parameter Parameter Name Setting ValueLFO TYPE LFO Type TRI, TRP, SIN, SAW1, SAW2, SQRDEPTH Depth 0 - 127LOW GAIN

151Parameter ListM-FX: 18 FLANGER Parameter Parameter Name Setting ValuePRE DELAY Pre Delay Time 0.0 - 100DEPTH Depth 0 - 127FEEDBACK Feedback Level

152Parameter ListOUTPUT PAN Output Pan L64 - 63RPRE DELAY Pre Delay Time 0.0 - 100MODE Pitch Shifter Mode 1 - 5FEEDBACK Feedback Level 0 - +98LOW GA

153Parameter ListGROOVEParameter Parameter Name Setting ValueTEMPLATE Groove Template 01 - 71TIMING Timing Strength 0 - 100 %VELOCITY Velocity Stren

154Parameter ListSYSTEM: SEQ [SYSTEM]+[F1 (SYS) ]+[F3 (SEQ) ]+[F4 (PRM4) ] (P. 122)Parameter Parameter Name Setting ValueRHY VIEW Rhythm View Button N

155Preset Patch ListPreset A (CC#0 = 81, CC#32 = 0) Preset B (CC#0 = 81, CC#32 = 1)No. Name001 Lead TB 1002 Dist TB 1003 Dist Sqr TB004 Dist TB 2005 D

156Preset Patch ListPreset C (CC#0 = 81, CC#32 = 2) Preset D (CC#0 = 81, CC#32 = 3)No. Name001 X-Org/Nz002 X-Pizz/Rng 003 White Noise004 Pink Noise005

157Preset Patch ListPreset E (CC#0 = 83, CC#32 = 0) Preset F (CC#0 = 83, CC#32 = 1)No. Name1 Dist TB 62 Acid Lead3 Acid TB 24 Hi-Pass TB 25 Acid NRG 1

158STYLE/MOTIF/BEAT PATTERN Preset G (CC#0 = 83, CC#32 = 2)No. Name1 PurePhat Snr2 LoFi Snare3 Spray SD4 Plastic BD 25 TR808 Kick 26 NRG Kick7 Drive K

159Preset Rhythm Set List353940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473C2C3C4C5C6 Note N

16Chapter 1 Introducing the MC-307Metronome SettingsThe metronome can be set to automatic on/off according to the operating mode of the MC-307.Procedu

160Preset Rhythm Set List353940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473C2C3C4C5C6 Note N

161Preset Rhythm Set List353940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473C2C3C4C5C6 Note N

162Preset Rhythm Set List353940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473C2C3C4C5C6 Note N

163Preset Rhythm Set List353940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473C2C3C4C5C6 Note N

164Preset Rhythm Set List353940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473C2C3C4C5C6 Note N

165Preset Rhythm Set List353940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473C2C3C4C5C6 Note N

166Preset Rhythm Set List353940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473C2C3C4C5C6 Note N

167Waveform ListGroup-ANo. Name001 TB Dst Saw002 TB Dst Sqr 1003 TB Dst Sqr 2004 TB Reso Sqr1005 TB Reso Sqr2006 TB Saw 007 TB SolidSaw1008 TB SolidSa

168Waveform ListGroup-BNo. Name001 SHKR+ MENU002 808 Maracas003 Maracas004 Cabasa Up005 TechnoShaker006 TR626 Shaker007 Dance Shaker008 CR78 Guiro009

169Waveform ListGroup-CNo. Name 1 MG Big Lead 2 JP Hardcore 3 JP Hoover 4 JP Seq.Synth 5 P5 Unisync 6 P5 UnisyncLp 7 Mondigital 8 Mon

17Chapter2Chapter 2 Basic of Pattern PlaybackBasic Functions of PatternsA pattern consists of 1 to 32 measures of play that include patches and rhyth

170Preset Pattern ListThe sounds, phrases and patterns contained in this product are sound recordings protected by copyright. Roland hereby grants to

171Preset Pattern ListPattern No. Pattern Name BPM Measure Length Programmer43 New Electro 4 138 4 MASA44 New Electro 5 131 4 SHUFFLEMASTER45 New Elec

172Preset Pattern ListHousePattern No. Pattern Name BPM Measure Length Programmer91 Garage House 1 127 4 Roland Corporation92 Garage House 2 128 8 Sou

173Preset Pattern ListPattern No. Pattern Name BPM Measure Length Programmer139 Progressive 3 145 8 YOJI BIOMEHANIKA140 Progressive 4 135 8 YOJI BIOME

174Preset Pattern ListDrum'n'BassPattern No. Pattern Name BPM Measure Length Programmer180 Artcore 1 165 8 Roland Corporation181 Artcore 2 1

175Preset Pattern ListPattern No. Pattern Name BPM Measure Length Programmer220 Lounge 5 95 4 prestoReggaePattern No. Pattern Name BPM Measure Length

176RPS Pattern ListRPS Drum Pattern (Used Rhythm Patrt)No. Name BPM Measures RPS set Keyboard Pad241 Techno Drums 1 140 2 Trance 1 1242 Techno Drums 2

177RPS Pattern ListNo. Name BPM Measures RPS set Keyboard Pad290 B.Beats Drums 2 137 2 BreakBeats 2291 Jazz Drums 1 215 4 Jazz 1292 Jazz Drums 2 215 4

178RPS Pattern ListNo. Name BPM Measures RPS set Keyboard Pad337 HipHop Bass 1 90 2 HipHop East 3338 HipHop Bass 2 90 2 HipHop East 4339 HipHop Bass 3

179RPS Pattern ListNo. Name BPM Measures RPS set Keyboard Pad384 Ride Cymbal 3 95 1 Lounge 7385 Crash Fill 1 140 2 Trance 1 7386 Crash Fill 2 150 1 NU

18Chapter 2 Basic of Pattern PlaybackPlaying Back at the Tempo Set for the PatternIn order to play back patterns at the BPM (tempo) set up for the res

180RPS Pattern ListNo. Name BPM Measures RPS set Keyboard Pad434 Snare Fill 30 137 1 BreakBeats 5435 Snare Fill 31 137 1 BreakBeats 6436 Snare Fill 32

181RPS Pattern ListNo. Name BPM Measures RPS set Keyboard Pad481 Piano Chord 8 85 2 Reggae 9482 Piano Chord 9 172 4 Latin 1 9483 Piano Chord 10 172 4

182RPS Pattern ListNo. Name BPM Measures RPS set Keyboard Pad531 Vox 2 87 2 R&B 14532 Vox 3 160 4 Drum ’n’ Bass 1 12533 Vox Lead 95 4 Lounge 12534

183RPS Pattern ListNo. Name BPM Measures RPS set Keyboard Pad581 Synth Riff 4 140 2 Trance 2 11582 Synth Riff 5 150 2 NU-NRG 9583 Synth Riff 6 150 2 N

184RPS Pattern ListNo. Name BPM Measures RPS set Keyboard Pad631 Synth Seq 17 140 2 Dream Trance 13632 Synth Seq 18 140 2 Dream Trance 14633 Synth Seq

185RPS Pattern ListNo. Name BPM Measures RPS set Keyboard Pad678 SFX 24 130 1 Chicago House 15679 SFX 25 130 1 Chicago House 16680 SFX 26 133 2 US Hou

186RPS Set List1. Trance 1Name BPM Meas. Keyboard PadTechno Drums 1 140 2 1Techno Drums 2 140 2 2Techno Bass 1 140 2 3Techno Bass 2 140 2 4Snare Fill

187RPS Set ListIndustry Fill 1 128 1 5BD Fill 4 128 2 6Industry Fill 2 128 1 7Tom Fill 1 128 1 8Vox 1 128 2 9Synth Riff 13 128 2 10Guitar Riff 1 128 2

188RPS Set ListSynth Seq 13 137 2 11Synth Seq 14 137 2 12Synth Seq 15 137 2 13Synth Riff 25 137 2 14SFX 19 137 1 15SFX 20 137 1 1612. Dream TranceName

189RPS Set ListSFX 26 133 2 1617. UK HardHouseName BPM Meas. Keyboard Pad House Drums 9 140 2 1House Drums 10 140 2 2House Bass 9 140 2 3House Bass 10

19Chapter 2 Basic of Pattern PlaybackChapter2your own sense of rhythm, even if you don’t know the settingsvalue.Procedure1. Press [TAP] button more th

190RPS Set ListHipHop Drums 8 87 2 2HipHop Bass 7 87 2 3HipHop Bass 8 87 2 4Noise Fill 87 1 5Voice Fill 87 2 6Rim Fill 2 87 1 7OHH Fill 1 87 1 8Piano

191RPS Set ListRide Cymbal 3 95 1 7Crash Fill 12 95 1 8E.Piano Chord 6 95 4 9Strings 4 95 4 10Guitar Chord 6 95 4 11Vox Lead 95 4 12Organ Lead 95 4 13

192Transmit/Receive Setting ListParameter EDIT TX/RX ValueMODE1 (Default) MODE2PITCH COARSE TUNE EXCLUSIVE CC#21

193Main SpecificationsMC-307: grooveboxSOUND GENERATOR SECTIONMaximum Polyphony:...64 voicesParts:...

194MIDI ImplementationModel: MC-307 (groovebox)Date: Feb. 22, 2000Version: 1.01Symbol Description Rangen MIDI Channel 0H–6H,9H (ch.1–ch.7,ch.10)vv Con

195MIDI Implementation* If the Remote Keyboard Switch is ON, operation will be the same as when the switchpedal of the MC-307 is operated.❍Sound Contr

196MIDI Implementation Channel Mode messages●All Sound Off (Controller number 120)status 2nd byte 3rd byteBnH 78H 00H* When this message is received,

197MIDI Implementationand calculating the checksum” (P. 206).* This message is not received if the Rx.System Exclusive Switch Switch parameter is OFF.

198MIDI Implementation❍Sostenuto (Controller number 66)status 2nd byte 3rd byteBnH 42H xxH❍Soft (Controller number 67)status 2nd byte 3rd byteBnH 43H

199MIDI Implementation* For the address, size, and checksum, refer to “Examples of system exclusive messagesand calculating the checksum” (P. 206).* T

07/VDE4BIMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the m

20Chapter 2 Basic of Pattern PlaybackMuting all parts in a single stepThe following operation mutes all parts associated with [R], [1] to [7] buttons.

200MIDI Implementation4. Data transmission (Sequencer section) 1 Recorded messages are transmitted duringplayback. 2 If the Through parameter is ON, m

201MIDI Implementation5. Parameter address map1. MC-307 (Model ID=00H 0BH)* For addresses marked by #, the data is transmitted in two parts. For examp

202MIDI Implementation prm1 Radio Detune 0 - 127 prm2 Noise Level 0 - 127 prm3 Low Gain 0 - 30 -15 - +15 prm4 High Gain 0 - 30 -15 - +15 prm5 Output 0

203MIDI Implementation 1-3.Patch+——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————+| Offset |

204MIDI Implementation 1-4-2.Rhythm Note+——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————+| Offset | |

205MIDI Implementation Address block mapThe following is an outline of the address map for Exclusive messages Address(H) Block

206MIDI Implementation ASCII code table+——————+——————+——————++——————+——————+——————++——————+——————+——————+| D | H | Char || D | H | Char ||

207MIDI Implementation-) 01 00 00 00H 00 00 19 1AHF0 41 10 00 0B 11 01 00 00 00 00 00 19 1A ?? F7(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) address data checksum (7)(1

grooveboxModel MC-307Sound Generator sectionDate : Oct. 27, 1999Version : 1.00MIDI Implementation ChartMode 1 : OMNI ON, POLYMode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLYMo

grooveboxModel MC-307Sequencer sectionDate : Oct. 27, 1999Version : 1.00MIDI Implementation ChartMode 1 : OMNI ON, POLYMode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLYMode 2 :

21Chapter 2 Basic of Pattern PlaybackChapter2Using the keyboard padsProcedure1. 1. Press [OCT +] button (lighting the button) when setting a positive

210IndexNumerics4 Band EQ ...48AACCENT RATE ...

211IndexM-FX TO DLY LEVEL ...45M-FX TO REV LEVEL ...4

212IndexSSavingArpeggiator ...34Pattern ...

InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.As of

07/VDE4BIMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the m

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IM-PORTANT NOTES” (REFERRENCE MANUAL p. 2; p. 8). These se

22Chapter 2 Basic of Pattern Playback5. Press [ENTER] button.The screen contains patches in the selected category.6. Select a patch using [VALUE] dial

23Chapter 2 Basic of Pattern PlaybackChapter2- SEQ OUT (Sequencer Output Assign)Specify the output destination from the sequencer to the sound source.

24Chapter 3 Giving Variation to Pattern PlaybackPlaying Back with Keyboard PadsUsing the Keyboard Pads to Play Sounds1. Make sure that all the [ARP],

25Chapter 3 Giving Variation to PatternChapter3Using with Turntable(Turntable Emulation)What is the Turntable Emulation?The MC-307 has a TURNTABLE EMU

26Chapter 3 Giving Variation to Pattern Changing the Tone with the Knobs during Playback (REALTIME MODIFY)The tone can be modified during playback usi

27Chapter 3 Giving Variation to PatternChapter3This procedure is equivalent to the CUTOFF operation of the Patch Edit function. (P. 92)In addition, op

28Chapter 3 Giving Variation to Pattern - FILTER: Changes the cutoff frequency of the filter.- AMP: Changes the amplifier volume level.LFO Waveform-

29Chapter 3 Giving Variation to PatternChapter3* In TR-REC (P. 68) and “Changing the Settings for Each Part” (P. 22), the above assignments cannot b

3013• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the s

30Chapter 3 Giving Variation to Pattern • VELO (VELOCITY)* *Before operating "QTZ Group" parameters or "ARP Group" parameters,tur

31Chapter 3 Giving Variation to PatternChapter3Playing Back in Arpeggio (Arpeggiator)What is an Arpeggiator?This is a function that lets you play arpe

32Chapter 3 Giving Variation to Pattern Making More Detailed SettingsSet up more refined settings items for the selected style. First, select a style

33Chapter 3 Giving Variation to PatternChapter3Sequence of the notes in the chord (MOTIF)Specifies the order in which the notes of the chord will be s

34Chapter 3 Giving Variation to Pattern Adding expression to the arpeggio (ACCENT RATE)By modifying the accent strength and note length, you can chang

35Chapter 3 Giving Variation to PatternChapter3The setting screen for Quantize appears.5. Select the part for which Quantize is to be applied by press

36Chapter 3 Giving Variation to Pattern 1. Referring to Steps 1-5 in the Grid Quantize operation, open the settings window, and select the part to be

37Chapter 3 Giving Variation to PatternChapter38 Beat Pops type37: POPS-NM-L.AC exact/low dynamics38: POPS-NM-H.AC exact/high dynamics39: POPS-NM-L.SW

38Chapter 3 Giving Variation to Pattern Saving a Pattern SetOnce a pattern set is created and saved, you can readily use it next time on simply by inv

39Chapter 3 Giving Variation to PatternChapter3the keyboard pad.If you connect a pedal switch (optional: DP-2, DP-6, FS-5U etc.) and set the System pa

4ContentsIMPORTANT NOTES ...8Features of the MC-307 ...

40Chapter 3 Giving Variation to Pattern playback will use the M-FX settings of the pattern that is selected at that time. This means that what you hea

41Chapter 3 Giving Variation to PatternChapter3Saving the Settings of an RPS SetOnce an RPS set is created and saved, you can readily use it next time

42Chapter 4 Setting EffectsReverbReverb is an effect which adds reverberation and ambiance to the sound, creating an impression of spatial depth. It s

43Chapter 4 Setting EffectsChapter44. Use the [F3 (Down)] or [F4 (Up)] button to select the screen containing the following parameters you want to set

44Chapter 4 Setting EffectsDelay (Add echoes to the sound)Delay is an effect which adds echoes to the sound. It is effective when applied to solo phra

45Chapter 4 Setting EffectsChapter46. Set the value using the [VALUE] dial or the [INC/DEC] buttons.Selecting the type (TYPE)Available Settings:- SHOR

46Chapter 4 Setting EffectsMulti-Effects (M-FX)Multi-effects provides 25 different Effect Types, each of which let you apply a different effect. Descr

47Chapter 4 Setting EffectsChapter4Selecting the Multi-Effects TypeProcedure1. Press the [PTN] button.The screen for playing patterns appears.2. Press

48Chapter 4 Setting EffectsDefining Parameters in DetailDefines the Multi-effects settings and their parameters in detail.ProcedureThe following proce

49Chapter 4 Setting EffectsChapter42. Spectrum(Add Character to the Sound)This is a type of filter, which modifies the tonal character by boosting or

5ContentsCalling up Patterns from the Keyboard Pads (Pattern Call)...37Using the Pattern Ca

50Chapter 4 Setting Effects4. Overdrive (Distort the Sound Mildly)This simulates the soft distortion that occurs when you raise the gain of a vacuum t

51Chapter 4 Setting EffectsChapter46. Lo-Fi (Simulate a “Lo-Fidelity” Sound)This effect intentionally degrades the audio quality to simulate a Lo-Fi s

52Chapter 4 Setting EffectsNoise Type TableFor each setting, the type(s) of noise marked by “O” will be generated.- Hum (50 Hz): hum noise (50 Hz)- Hu

53Chapter 4 Setting EffectsChapter49. Phonograph(Simulates an Old Record)This effect mutes the tone and adds disc noise to simulate the sound of music

54Chapter 4 Setting Effects11. Limiter (Smooth Out Irregularities in Volume)This effect compresses the sound when it exceeds a specified volume level,

55Chapter 4 Setting EffectsChapter413. Tremolo (Cyclic Changes in Volume)This effect cyclically modulates the volume to create tremolo.Available Setti

56Chapter 4 Setting Effects15. Chorus (Add Spaciousness and Depth to the Sound)This effect creates an impression of multiple sound sources in unison (

57Chapter 4 Setting EffectsChapter4Specifies the output volume from the Space-D effect.Range: 0–12717. Tetra Chorus (Layer Chorus Sounds to Add Spacio

58Chapter 4 Setting EffectsAvailable Settings:OFF: A filter will not be used.LPF: The frequency range above the cutoff frequency will be cut.HPF: The

59Chapter 4 Setting EffectsChapter420. Short Delay (Add Echoes to the Sound)This is a short delay which allows you to set the left and right delay tim

6ContentsPlaying and Recording Songs...8

60Chapter 4 Setting Effects22. Feedback Pitch Shifter (Skew the Pitch)This effect shifts the pitch of the original sound and layers it with the origin

61Chapter 4 Setting EffectsChapter424. Gated Reverb (Sharply Cut the Reverberation)This is a type of reverb, in which the reverberation is cut off bef

62Chapter 4 Setting EffectsSwitching an Effect Function On and Off in Real Time (How to use the GRAB switch)What is the GRAB Switch?This switch, which

63Chapter5Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and SongsCreating Your Own PatternsYou can create your own original patterns just as you would record t

64Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and * You can select a patch for a recording part here, see next “Selecting a patch to use from all lists” and

65Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter5Trial play without stopping recording (Rehearsal)The MC-307 is capable of temporarily interrupting r

66Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and 5. When you have finished recording, press [STOP] button.* The following parameters are not recorded as per

67Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter54. Press the [F4 (PRM4)] button.5. Using the [CURSOR (up/down)] buttons, move the cursor to RHY VIEW

68Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and Recording Data Entered in Sequence What is the TR-REC?TR-REC is a way of recording in which the keyboard pa

69Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter5Specify the lengths of rhythm tones and notes and their loudness.12.Press the [TR-REC] button to tur

7ContentsSynchronization with an External MIDI Device...136Appendices...

70Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and TR-REC for Parts 1–7In Parts 1-7, as with the Rhythm Part, only the rhythm, at a single pitch, is recorded.

71Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter5Change the pitch of a note you input.When you finish inputting the timing, use the following procedu

72Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and Individually Editing Performance Data (Micro Edit)You can edit the performance data in the completed patter

73Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter5P-AFT (Polyphonic Aftertouch)These MIDI messages apply aftertouch to individual notes.Range:- NOTE:

74Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and Modifying Performance Data ValuesChanges existing data settings.Procedure1. Press the [PTN] button.2. Using

75Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter5Deleting Musical Data (Delete Event)Specify the data to be deleted and execute Delete Event.Procedur

76Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit)The process of editing the musical data in a pattern is called Pattern Editi

77Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter518.Press the [F4 (EXEC)] button.Copying is executed and, upon completion, the normal display reappea

78Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and To do so, move the cursor to “NOTE RANGE” by pressing the [CURSOR (down)] button before entering the range

79Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter5Inserting Blank Measures (Insert Measure)A blank measure is inserted in the Pattern between the spec

8IMPORTANT NOTES291aIn addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:Power Supply301• Do

80Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and Modifying the Strength of Notes (Change Velocity)This operation modifies the velocity (strength) of the not

81Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter512.Press the [F4 (OK)] button.A screen asking you whether or not you want to execute Change Gate Tim

82Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and Thinning Out Unneeded Data (Data Thin)Since messages such as pitch bend or control change use continuously

83Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter59. Press the [F4 (EXEC)] button.The Edit Quantize operation will be carried out, and the normal disp

84Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and Playing and Recording SongsA set of patterns that are connected in the order of playback is called a “song.

85Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter5Recording a SongEnter patterns one by one and specify the order in which they are to be played back.

86Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns and Editing Songs (Song Edit)Clearing All Steps (Clear All Steps)Empties all steps entered. This function is us

87Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Patterns andChapter5Saving the SongAfter you’ve created a song you like, do this to save it as a User Song.When you want

88Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesYou can create desired patches by changing various parameters for creating tones (tone parameters). This operation

89Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6WAVE: GAINThis boosts the waveform. Raising this setting 6 dB will double the gain. If you are using the bo

9Features of the MC-307High-performance Synthesizer Sound GeneratorA high-performance synthesizer module equivalent to the MC-505 is featured in the s

90Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesCoarse Tune value for both tones and then use Fine Tune to create a slight pitch difference between the two tones,

91Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6Specifies the time until the next pitch level is reached. You can make settings for the four parameters TIM

92Chapter 6 Making Original Patches- PKG (Peaking Filter):This filter enhances audio signals with frequencies around the cutoff frequency. It will emp

93Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6- PKG (Peaking Filter)As this value is increased, the frequency area that is emphasized will rise. As this

94Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesF-ENV (FILTER ENVELOPE) parametersF-ENV: ENV DEPTH (ENVELOPE DEPTH)This setting adjusts the depth of the filter env

95Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6Changing the Volume Level and Localization (AMP and ENVELOPE)The AMP (amplifier) contains settings related

96Chapter 6 Making Original Patchescannot exceed the maximum level.If you use two tones and set a Bias Direction of “UPR” for one and “LWR” for the ot

97Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6keyboard pressed is used to control TIME 1, while the speed at which the key is released is used to control

98Chapter 6 Making Original Patches- LFO1/2: WAVEFORM, RATE, TEMPO SYNC, KEY SYNC, FADE MODE, DELAY TIME, FADE TIME, OFFSET, PITCH DEPTH, FILTER DEPTH

99Chapter 6 Making Original PatchesChapter6LFO1/2: FADE TIMESpecifies the time over which the LFO amplitude will reach the maximum (minimum) after the