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dj-70/dj-70mkii

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May 23, 1997

DJ-70/DJ-70MKII Basics

This document will cover variety of topics related to the operation of the DJ-70 and DJ-70MKII. We will begin with an

overview of the Roland Sampler architecture and move on to basic operations such as loading Patches and creating

Performances. Next, we will discuss the SCSI interface and related topics such as formatting and loading data from

an external SCSI drive. In the sequencer section, we will cover operation of the built-in RPS sequencer as well as

the setup involved when using the DJ-70/DJ-70MKII with an external MIDI sequencer. We will also provide step by

step instruction on recording and editing your own Samples. We will show you how to synchronize the tempos of

multiple Samples (DJ-70MKII) and how you can access other sound libraries by using the Convert Load function. If

you need additional sampling time, we will cover the necessary steps for memory installation. Finally, we will discuss

Sample transfers through SCSI with some specific software programs (DJ-70MKII).

I. Overview

Before we get into instructions on how to use the DJ-70/DJ-70MKII, it is a good idea to understand the Roland

Sampler architecture.

Sample

A Sample is the basic element of sound in the DJ-70 or DJ-70MKII’s architecture. A Sample is a raw recording of

a sound (mono or stereo) of any length (depending on the amount of available memory). When you create or load

a Sample on the DJ-70/DJ-70MKII it is stored in RAM in one of the 512 available locations. Samples can also be

stored on floppy disks provided they don’t require more memory than is available on the floppy disk itself.

Partial

A Partial is a combination of up to four Samples. These Samples can be played simultaneously or velocity-switched

and crossfaded. Each Sample within the Partial can have its own level, tuning (relative to the original recorded

pitch), output assignment, and pan position. In addition to combining Samples, the DJ-70/DJ-70MKII’s synthesis

functions are applied on the Partial level. All Samples within a Partial share the same filter, envelope, and LFO

settings.

Patch

Patches are essentially combinations of Partials that are assigned to the keyboard. While it is possible to assign a

different Partial for every key on the keyboard, you can not assign multiple Partials to a single key. In a Patch,

MIDI data such as pitch bend, channel pressure, and continuous controller messages can be assigned to

parameters such as pitch, volume, filter (TVF) depth, and vibrato (LFO). Each Patch also has its own level and

tuning settings that can be used to augment or override the Partial settings. A maximum of 128 Patches can be

stored in RAM at any one time. The actual number will depend on the amount of available memory and the size of

the Samples used in each Patch.

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Summary of Contents

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Page 2 - II. Basic Operation

Page 3 - Vocal Hits

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Page 5 - IV. Using the RPS Sequencer

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Page 8 - VII. Editing Samples

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Page 11 - X. Installing Memory

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