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10ContentsOperation 43Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound Module ...44About the Sound Generator...

100TroubleshootingIf you experience problems such as interrupted notes or dropouts in the sound, you may be able to solve the problem by changing your

101TroubleshootingYou may be able to solve the problem by changing the “Performance” setting of the system as described below.Windows 7 users1. Open t

102TroubleshootingWindows 7 users1. Open the “Control Panel,” and switch “View by:” to “Category.”2. Click [Hardware and Sound], and then click [Adjus

103TroubleshootingIf you’re using voice communication software, the volume of the audio device might be adjusted automatically according to the status

104Error MessagesIf an incorrect operation is performed, or if processing could not be performed as you specified, an error message will appear. Refer

105Settings Saved as User DataThe following settings are saved when you back up user data (p. 75).System settings (p. 75)Input/output volume settings

106Solo ToneThe Solo sounds and how to play themThe Solo sounds allow you to reproduce the natural tonal changes (changes in dynamics) that are distin

107Solo ToneFeatures of the Solo sounds*1: This effect will be obtained if control change (CC82) is ON. If this is OFF, the normal pitch bend effect w

108MIDI Implementation ChartFunction...Basic DefaultChannel Changed DefaultMode Messages AlteredNoteNumber True VoiceVelocity Note ON Note OFFAftertou

109SpecificationsSD-50: 128 Voices Sound Module with Audio InterfaceSound Generator SectionParts16 partsMaximum Polyphony128 voicesWave Memory128 M by

11ContentsSystem Settings...72Basic Procedure for System S

110SpecificationsPower SupplyDC 9 V (AC Adaptor)Battery (AA x 6, ALKALIN or Ni-MH)USB Bus power availableExpected battery life under continuous useNic

111IndexAA-B Repeat ... 67A-B Repeat Button ...

112IndexMMastering ... 45MEDIUM HALL ...

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14Names of Things and What They Dofig.panel-front_e.epsDisplayUseful information relevant to the procedure at hand is shown here.* The explanations in

15Names of Things and What They Do[TEMPO] buttonThis button changes the tempo of the song (p. 68).[KEY CTRL] buttonThis button changes the key of the

16Names of Things and What They Doig.XLR_e.eps[POWER] switchThis switch turns the power on/off (p. 22).DC IN connectorConnect the AC adaptor here (p.

17Names of Things and What They DoSet the [SETTING] switch to “GUITAR” or “MIC” unless you’ve connected a condenser microphone that requires phantom p

18Names of Things and What They Dofig.panel-side_e.eps988Security Slot ( )http://www.kensington.com/USB MEMORY connectorConnect USB memory (sold separ

19Names of Things and What They Dofig.battery-0_e.epsBattery compartmentInstall six commercially available AA nickel-metal hydride batteries or alkali

20Turning the Power On/Off1. Connect the included AC adaptor and power cord.2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In connector on the rear panel.fig-con

21Turning the Power On/Off2. Making sure that each battery is oriented in the correct polarity (+/–), insert the batteries into the battery compartmen

22Turning the Power On/Off941Once the connections have been completed (p. 20), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turnin

23Installing the DriverA driver is software that transfers data between the SD-50 and the application software on your computer when the SD-50 is conn

24Installing the DriverSteps to be performed on the SD-50 sound module itself are marked by a symbol. Don’t connect the SD-50 to your computer until

25Installing the Driver5. A user account control confirmation screen will appear.Click [Yes] if you’re using Windows 7, or click [Continue] if you’re

26Installing the Driver10. Switch on the SD-50’s power (p. 20).The driver will be installed automatically.* It can take several minutes for the driver

27Installing the DriverSettings when using the SD-50 in Windows Media PlayerHere’s how to specify the SD-50 as the system default playback device so t

28Installing the DriverSteps to be performed on the SD-50 sound module itself are marked by a symbol. Don’t connect the SD-50 to your computer until

29Installing the Driver8. When the “Ready to install the driver” message appears, use a USB cable to connect the SD-50 to your computer.fig.xpdrv4-e.e

3Owner’s manualCopyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATIONAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written p

30Installing the Driver12. If the “Hardware Installation” dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to continue the installation.fig.xpdrv7-e.epsIf

31Installing the DriverIn order to use the SD-50 with your software, you must select the SD-50 as the audio input/output device. For details on how to

32Installing the DriverSettings when using the SD-50 in Windows Media PlayerHere’s how to specify the SD-50 as the system default playback device so t

33Installing the DriverSteps to be performed on the SD-50 sound module itself are marked by a symbol. Don’t connect the SD-50 to your computer until

34Installing the Driver8. In the next screen, click [Continue Installation].9. When installation is completed, click [Restart] to restart your compute

35Installing the DriverUsing the SD-50 with iTunesHere’s how to specify the SD-50 as the sound output device so that it can be used with iTunes.In “V

36Installing the Driver4. Click [Add Device] three times.fig.osxadddevice-e.epsThree [New Device] items will appear.5. Specify the device name for eac

37Installing the Driver7. Check to make sure that MIDI transmission and reception takes place normally. 1. Click “Test Setup.” 2. Turn down the SD-50

38Installing the DriverNow let’s play back some sample data to verify that the connections and settings are correct.921* To prevent malfunction and/or

39Installing the DriverHere we will play back sample data using the standard functionality provided by your operating system. The sample data “TTears(

4USING THE UNIT SAFELY002c● Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor...

40Using Playlist EditorYou can create playlists for playing SMFs or audio files on the SD-50 using the Playlist Editor.When using the SD-50 to play ba

41Using Playlist EditorStart up Playlist Editor and create a playlist.PlaylistEditor.eps_35* For details on how to create a playlist, refer to “Playli

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44Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound ModuleThe SD-50’s sound generator has the following two modes. In Normal mode, you can select sounds from the SD-50

45Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound ModuleToneOn the SD-50, a “tone” is the unit of sound (e.g., piano, organ, guitar) that you can select. For the avai

46Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound ModuleHere’s how to select a tone from a list. Refer to PDF “Tone List” for information on the available tones.1. Pr

47Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound ModuleHere’s how to select a tone by category such as piano or organ, or from a group such as PRESET, GM2, or Solo.1

48Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound ModuleHere’s how to check the program change and bank select numbers of the currently selected tone.1. Press the [IN

49Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound ModuleFor each part, you can adjust its volume and other settings, and apply effects to the sound.You can “mute” a s

5USING THE UNIT SAFELY010● This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound l

50Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound ModuleHere’s how to adjust the volume of a specific part.1. Press the [PART] button a number of times to access the

51Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound ModuleYou can specify the pan (stereo position) of each part, and adjust the depth of the reverb and chorus effects

52Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound ModuleHere’s how to adjust the effect settings and other settings of the studio set.1. Press the [PART] button a num

53Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound Module3. Turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the setting.The effect settings you adjust will be saved in internal memory

54Using the SD-50 as a MIDI Sound ModuleYou can save the studio set you’ve edited. This means that the sounds you’ve selected for the SD-50’s parts, a

55Using the SD-50 as an Audio InterfaceBy connecting the SD-50 to your computer, you can use it as an audio interface.This also allows you to connect

56Using the SD-50 as an Audio Interface1. Use a USB cable to connect the SD-50 to your computer.2. Play back an audio file (e.g., WAV or MP3) on your

57Using the SD-50 as an Audio InterfaceAdjust the input level1.Press the [PART] button a number of times to access the audio part screen.The level met

58Using the SD-50 as an Audio InterfaceYou can connect your portable audio player or other audio device to the SD-50’s line input, and record the soun

59Using the SD-50 as an Audio InterfaceHere you can apply an effect to the external audio input via a microphone or guitar, and specify how the audio

6USING THE UNIT SAFELY103b● At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumu

60Using the SD-50 as a MIDI InterfaceYou can connect a MIDI keyboard to the SD-50 and use it as a MIDI interface for your computer.This lets you creat

61Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio PlayerThe SD-50 can function as a music player that can play SMF or audio files.You can use your computer to create

62Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio PlayerWhat is SMF?SMF (Standard MIDI File) is a data format that was created in order to standardize music data acro

63Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio PlayerHere’s how to listen to the demo songs that are built into the SD-50.1. Switch on the SD-50’s power (p. 22).2.

64Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio Player1. Connect USB memory containing playlists and songs to the SD-50.2. Press the [PLAYER] button a number of tim

65Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio Player6. Press the [ENTER] button.The play screen will appear.page_song_player-opening.eps1. From the play screen, p

66Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio PlayerAdjusting the volume of the song1.In the play screen, turn the [VALUE] dial.The screen will appear as follows,

67Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio PlayerA-B RepeatThis lets you repeatedly play back a specific region within a song.This is a convenient way to liste

68Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio Player1. Play back a song.* If you change the tempo while the song is stopped, the song’s playback tempo will not be

69Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio PlayerWhen playing back a song, you can use these functions to mute the specified part(s) so that you can perform it

7IMPORTANT NOTESPower Supply: Use of Batteries301● Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance th

70Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio PlayerYou can register up to three songs as “favorites,” so they can later be instantly recalled at the press of a b

71Using the SD-50 as an SMF/Audio PlayerHere’s how to adjust the playback level for an SMF or audio file, or adjust the input level for a microphone o

72System SettingsHere you can make “system” settings that apply to the overall operation of the SD-50, such as the tuning and the brightness of the di

73System SettingsSystem Setting ListIndication Range ExplanationLCD Contrast 1–10Adjusts the brightness of the display.Higher settings make the displa

74Utility FunctionsUtility functions let you perform various operations for the SD-50 and for USB memory.Settings (user data) you made on the SD-50 ca

75Utility FunctionsHere’s how to save user data to USB memory. This operation is called “backup.”1. Connect your USB memory device to the SD-50.2. In

76Utility Functions3. Press the [ENTER] button.The following screen will appear.Restore-dialog.epsTo cancel without restoring, press the [EXIT] button

77Utility FunctionsHere’s how you can return all settings in the SD-50 to their factory-set condition. This operation is called “factory reset.”If the

78Utility FunctionsHere’s how to view the version of the SD-50’s system software, and the remaining battery power.1. In the utility screen, select “IN

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8IMPORTANT NOTES556● When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing s

80Controlling DAW SoftwareWhen the SD-50 is connected to your computer, you can use the SD-50 to control your DAW software. For example, you can press

81About V-LINKV-LINK ( ) is a function that lets you present music and video simultaneously. When V-LINK compatible devices are connected via MIDI, yo

82About V-LINK1. Press the [V-LINK] button.The button will light, and the following screen will appear.fig.screen_vlink.epsV-LINK will turn on.When th

83Driver SettingsThe settings window of the SD-50 driver allows you to make settings such as the audio input/output buffer size.Decreasing the buffer

84Driver Settingsfig.driver-e.epsAbout the Items in the Settings Dialog BoxNo. Setting DescriptionAudio Buffer SizeThis lets you adjust the buffer siz

85Driver Settings1. Use a USB cable to connect the SD-50 to your computer, then switch on the SD-50’s power.2. In “System Preferences,” click “SD-50.”

86Reinstalling the DriverIf a problem occurred while installing the driver, use the following procedure to reinstall it.1. Uninstall the SD-50 driver

87Reinstalling the Driver1. Start up your computer with all USB cables disconnected.Make sure that all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard

88TroubleshootingIf you experience a problem, read this chapter first. It contains information that may help you solve the problem. If the information

89TroubleshootingEven though you set a tone’s pan all the way to one channel, sound is still heard from the opposite channelThe SD-50’s built-in effec

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90Troubleshooting• Could there be system exclusive data at the locations where the playback lags?Try changing the location of the system exclusive dat

91TroubleshootingUSB memory is not recognizedFiles are not displayed• It may be that the USB memory has not been formatted correctly. If the USB memor

92TroubleshootingFor help with Windows or Mac OS X operation, refer to the documentation for your computer or operating system.Can’t start up the inst

93TroubleshootingCould other software be running, perhaps in the background (such as anti-virus software)?The installation may not occur correctly if

94TroubleshootingCan’t select/use the SD-50 within software or in system settingsCould the SD-50 be in use by other software?Close all software you cu

95TroubleshootingCan’t play or recordWas the driver installed correctly?Driver installation may have failed. Reinstall the driver.➝ “Reinstalling the

96TroubleshootingNo sound from your computer’s speakersIf you connect the SD-50 to your computer, sound will not be heard from your computer’s speaker

97TroubleshootingCheck the power management settingsYou may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by changing your system’s power management settings.➝

98TroubleshootingTry adjusting “Hardware Acceleration” in the advanced display properties (Windows XP)In some cases, adjusting your graphics accelerat

99TroubleshootingThis section explains how to make settings on your computer to avoid the problems described in “Problems that Can Occur when Connect