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About the Operating Modes

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FUNCTION Mode

What is FUNCTION mode?

This is the mode that lets you transmit specific control messages or make settings for the 

A-49 itself.
In FUNCTION mode, the keyboard is used to select the function that you want to set (You 

won’t be able to perform by playing the keyboard).

Functionality in FUNCTION mode

Specify the MIDI transmit 

channel

You can specify the transmit channel for the keyboard, [Pitch Bend/

Modulation] lever, [C1] [C2] knobs, [S1] [S2] buttons, D-BEAM 

controller, hold pedal, and expression pedal.

p. 26

Transmit program change 

messages

You can transmit program change messages.

p. 28

Transmit Bank Select LSB

You can switch banks by transmitting Bank Select LSB (CC#32) 

messages.

p. 27

Transmit Bank Select MSB

You can switch banks by transmitting Bank Select MSB (CC#00) 

messages.

p. 27

Transmit aftertouch 

messages

You can transmit aftertouch messages.

p. 33

Transmit reset messages

If “stuck notes” occur on the connected MIDI sound module, or if 

there’s something wrong with the sound, you can transmit reset 

messages (All Sound Off, All Notes Off, Reset All Controllers) to solve 

the problem.

p. 33

Change the keyboard 

settings

You can adjust the velocity sensitivity or specify the velocity value 

that is transmitted when you play the keyboard.

p. 35
p. 36

Change the functions that 

are assigned to the knobs, 

buttons and pedals

You can change the function (CC#) of the functions assigned to the 

[C1] [C2] knobs, [S1] [S2] buttons, [ASSIGN] button, HOLD jack, and 

EXPRESSION jack.

p. 37

Change the directionality 

of the knobs, D-BEAM 

controller, buttons, and 

pedals

You can change the directionality of the [C1] [C2] knobs, D-BEAM 

controller, [S1] [S2] buttons, HOLD jack, and EXPRESSION jack to 

specify the direction in which the value will increase.

p. 40

Change the function 

of the [C2] knob in 

SuperNATURAL mode

You can change the function that the [C2] knob will have in 

SuperNATURAL mode.

p. 36

Switch the driver that’s 

used

You can choose whether to use the dedicated driver or the driver 

provided by the operating system.

p. 40

Restoring the factory 

settings

You can return all of the A-49’s settings to the factory-set state.

p. 41

Содержание A-49

Страница 1: ...For the following languages a PDF version of the Owner s Manual can be found on the CD ROM Deutsch Fran ais Italiano Espa ol Portugu s Nederlands Owner s Manual...

Страница 2: ...d is received by the computer s software sound module and then the software sound module plays the note C Software sound module C is played MIDI signal C key is pressed Information meaning the C key w...

Страница 3: ...within it except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as li...

Страница 4: ...lace the unit its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening If you do so please make sure that the unit wi...

Страница 5: ...ort the unit package it in the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equivalent packaging materials Use only the specified expression pedal EV 5 EV 7 sold se...

Страница 6: ...g with a SuperNATURAL sound module p 24 Controlling MIDI Visual Control compatible video equipment p 25 Changing the A 49 s Settings Changing the velocity curve VELO CURVE p 35 Specifying the keyboard...

Страница 7: ...Modify the Sound 33 Halting Stuck Notes PANIC 33 Changing the A 49 Settings 34 Changing the Velocity Curve VELO CURVE 35 Specifying the Keyboard Velocity Value KEY VELO 36 Switching the Function of t...

Страница 8: ...ve them Using NUMERIC ENTRY to enter a value Value 0 127 0 9 NUMERIC ENTRY keys pressed in this order This value is entered 6 4 ENTER 64 1 2 7 ENTER 127 1 2 8 ENTER 28 9 3 5 7 ENTER 57 If you attempt...

Страница 9: ...roperly Use a commercially available CD ROM DVD ROM cleaner to keep your disc clean You need DAW software for Mac OS X Cakewalk SONAR LE installation guide Windows This explains the installation and u...

Страница 10: ...e this to apply various effects to the sound D BEAM p 30 PITCH button If this is turned on the D BEAM controller will control the pitch VOL button If this is turned on the D BEAM controller will contr...

Страница 11: ...button is turned on the transposition setting is enabled When the TRANSPOSE button is turned off the transposition setting is disabled Button Function OCTAVE TRANSPOSE indicator buttons Change the oct...

Страница 12: ...pedal EV 5 EV 7 available separately here and use it to control various parameters and functions p 32 Use only the specified expression pedal EV 5 EV 7 sold separately By connecting any other express...

Страница 13: ...dows Log on to the computer with a user account that has administrator privileges 2 Exit all applications that are running 3 Insert the included CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Windows 7 Windows Vista If...

Страница 14: ...igning Options Setting Windows XP p 46 and try installing again 8 When Ready to install the driver appears connect the USB cable of the A 49 to the computer Turn down the volume on any peripheral devi...

Страница 15: ...d with installation 12 When Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Finish 13 When Installation has been completed appears click Close Close the A Series Keyboard Driver Setup dialog bo...

Страница 16: ...c It may take some time for the computer to restart 10 After the Mac restarts connect the USB cable of the A 49 to the Mac Turn down the volume on any peripheral devices before connecting the USB cabl...

Страница 17: ...ick Rescan MIDI Also try disconnecting and reconnecting the A 49 s USB cable 14 Click Add Device two time Two New Device items will appear 15 Specify device names for the newly added New Device 1 Clic...

Страница 18: ...the and which represent the input output ports of each device of the A Series Keyboard and each New Device that you added so that they are connected as shown in the figure 14 16 15 13 17 Close the MI...

Страница 19: ...k Preferences then in the menu at left click Devices in the MIDI area The Select MIDI input and output devices dialog box will appear 3 Choose the following MIDI devices in the Inputs and Outputs fiel...

Страница 20: ...d Mac OS X GarageBand is software that is included with Apple s iLife Here the explanation assumes that you re using GarageBand 11 The steps or screens may be different if you re using a different ver...

Страница 21: ...orrectly connected to your computer s headphone jack If you don t hear sound in software other than GarageBand you ll need to make MIDI and audio input output settings Make the following settings for...

Страница 22: ...ng When you play the keyboard note messages will be transmitted causing your MIDI device to produce sound In PLAY mode you can use the keyboard to play a connected sound module You can also use functi...

Страница 23: ...odule or if there s something wrong with the sound you can transmit reset messages All Sound Off All Notes Off Reset All Controllers to solve the problem p 33 Change the keyboard settings You can adju...

Страница 24: ...ds to how the performer plays resulting in true to life expressive sounds in realtime Functionality in SuperNATURAL mode Buttons knobs etc Function PITCH button The same functionality as in PLAY mode...

Страница 25: ...musical performance Video equipment that is compatible with MIDI Visual Control can be connected to electronic musical instruments via MIDI in order to control video equipment in tandem with a perfor...

Страница 26: ...you can t play the A 49 on its own Setting the MIDITransmit Channel MIDI CHANNEL In order to play sounds on your MIDI sound module the A 49 s MIDI transmit channel must match your MIDI sound module s...

Страница 27: ...a bank MIDI sound modules organize their numerous sounds in various groups according to the category of sound These groups are called banks Program change messages can only select sounds within the sa...

Страница 28: ...11 If you press the button and button simultaneously this setting will be reset to 0 Changing the pitch Transpose You can transpose the pitch in semitone step by using the buttons while holding down...

Страница 29: ...ion messages CC 01 applying a vibrato effect to the sound The way in which the sound changes will depend on the settings of your sound module MEMO Moving the lever toward the left while you play will...

Страница 30: ...t that s applied will depend on the sound module For details refer to the owner s manual of your sound module MEMO You can change the function that s assigned to the ASSIGN button For details refer to...

Страница 31: ...a Cutoff CC 74 message C2 knob Transmits a Resonance CC 71 message The effect that s applied will depend on the sound module For details refer to the owner s manual of your sound module MEMO You can c...

Страница 32: ...s that are assigned to the HOLD jack and the EXPRESSION jack For details refer to Assigning Functions to the Knobs Buttons and Jacks p 37 Sustaining the notes Hold Pedal While playing the keyboard ste...

Страница 33: ...0 9 If you specify an aftertouch value other than 0 the change will continue to be applied to the sound Return the value to 0 if you don t need this MEMO The A 49 is only able to transmit the variety...

Страница 34: ...he knobs buttons and jacks p 37 C2 knob Resonance CC 71 ASSIGN button Aftertouch S1 button Switches the sound decrements the program change number S2 button Switches the sound increments the program c...

Страница 35: ...red to curve 1 these curves allow greater volume change without having to play very strongly 2 4 2 MEDIUM Keyboard sensitivity will be typical 5 2 HEAVY Higher velocity values volume will not be produ...

Страница 36: ...RVE p 35 1 127 FIXED VALUE The velocity value you specify here will be transmitted regardless of how strongly you play the keyboard Switching the Function of the C2 Knob in SuperNATURAL Mode SN SETTIN...

Страница 37: ...tons and Jacks Assigning a Program Change Message PRGM CHANGE S1 S2 buttons Press either Button Function S1 button Decrement the program change number S2 button Increment the program change number Oth...

Страница 38: ...S1 S2 buttons button The button will alternately transmit ON 127 and OFF 0 each time you press it Latched operation button The button will transmit ON 127 when you press it and OFF 0 when you release...

Страница 39: ...Hold HOLD jack 65 Portamento 66 Sostenuto 67 Soft 71 Resonance C2 knob 72 Release time 73 Attack time 74 Cutoff C1 knob 75 Decay time 76 Vibrato rate 77 Vibrato depth 78 Vibrato delay 84 Portamento co...

Страница 40: ...will increase the value Pressing a pedal will increase the value button REVERSED The opposite will occur Selecting the Dedicated Driver or the Generic Driver Normally you can leave this set to ADVANCE...

Страница 41: ...Changing the A 49 Settings 41 Restoring the Factory Settings FACT RESET...

Страница 42: ...which or x is displayed Reinstall the driver p 48 Installer does not exit Is your computer running on battery power Connect the power cord to the computer Other than a mouse and keyboard are any USB d...

Страница 43: ...onnect the unit s USB cable and then reconnect it If the problem is not resolved restart the computer Did you disconnect and reconnect the USB cable while using the unit Was the unit connected to the...

Страница 44: ...s USB cable and then reconnect it If the problem is not resolved restart the computer Did you disconnect and reconnect the USB cable while using the unit Was the unit connected to the computer while t...

Страница 45: ...connectors Windows Is the driver s Lighten Load setting turned off Place a check in the Lighten Load check box p 49 Did you try to play back or record immediately after the computer started up or aft...

Страница 46: ...he System Properties dialog box 5 Install the driver as described in Driver Installation p 13 When you have completed the installation return the Driver Signing Options setting to its original setting...

Страница 47: ...Close the Edit plan settings screen Windows XP 1 Open the Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and then click Power Options If you have selected Classic view double click Power Options 2 Cl...

Страница 48: ...uter without the unit connected Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and or USB mouse if used 2 Log on to the computer with a user account that has administrator privileges 3...

Страница 49: ...appears click OK The authentication dialog box or the message Uninstaller requires that you type your password will appear 6 Enter the password and click OK 7 When Uninstallation is completed appears...

Страница 50: ...ch TRS phone type MIDI OUT connector USB COMPUTER port USB Type B Power Supply Supplied from the computer via USB COMPUTER port Current Draw 98 mA Dimensions 836 W x 182 D x 84 H mm 32 15 16 W x 7 3 1...

Страница 51: ...36 L Lightening the MIDI load 49 LSB 27 M MIDI CHANNEL 26 MIDI OUT connector 12 MIDI transmit channel 26 MIDI Visual Control 25 MIDI Visual Control mode 25 Modulation 29 MSB 27 O Octave Shift 28 OCTAV...

Страница 52: ...52 MEMO...

Страница 53: ...53 MEMO...

Страница 54: ...54 For EU Countries For China...

Страница 55: ...ined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the sepa...

Страница 56: ...5 1 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 2...

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