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As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND)
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland
distributor in your country as shown below.
EGYPT
Al Fanny Trading Office
9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany
Street,
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,
Cairo 11341, EGYPT
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Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
Service Division
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SINGAPORE 387381
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Bangkok 10100, THAILAND
TEL: (02) 2248821
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Centro Musical Ltda.
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9
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TEL: (574)3812529
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JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos
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Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,
San Jose, COSTA RICA
TEL: 258-0211
CURACAO
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.
Orionweg 30
Curacao, Netherland Antilles
TEL:(305)5926866
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Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez
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TEL:(809) 683 0305
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Mas Musika
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OMNI MUSIC
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TEL: (504) 553-2029
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Musique & Son
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Distribuidora De
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TEL: (061) 927-8383
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TEL: (01792) 702701
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Moon Stores
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TEL: 17 211 005
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Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.
17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia,
CYPRUS
TEL: (022) 66-9426
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MOCO INC.
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad
Tehran, IRAN
TEL: (021) 285-4169
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TEL: (03) 6823666
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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland MC-909 Sampling Groovebox.
201b
Convention Used in This Manual
Words enclosed in square brackets indicate buttons or a dial or a knob or a slider on the panel.
(p. **) indicates a reference page.
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* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the
display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes
newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.
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Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”
(Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s Manual pp. 3–4), and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (Owner’s Manual p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the
proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good
grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Quick Start and Owner’s Manual should be read in
its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Owner’s Manual

As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND)Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Rolanddistributor in

Page 2

10Contents Multi-Effects List ...92 Multi-Effects Types ...

Page 3 - USING THE UNIT SAFELY

100Multi-Effects List26: COMPRESSOR Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume. fig.MFX26 27: LIMITER Compr

Page 4

101Multi-Effects List Effects 29: GATE Cuts the reverb’s delay according to the volume of the sound sent into the effect. Use this when you want to c

Page 5 - IMPORTANT NOTES

102Multi-Effects List31: LOFI COMPRESS (Lo-Fi Compress) This is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes. fig.MF

Page 6 - Copyright

103Multi-Effects List Effects 35: TAPE ECHO A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a

Page 7

104Multi-Effects List38: GATED REVERB This is a special type of reverb in which the reverb is cut off without being allowed to decay naturally. fig.M

Page 8

105Multi-Effects List Effects 40: MODULATION DELAY (MFX2 only) Adds modulation to the delayed sound.When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: fig.MFX40a When Fe

Page 9

106Multi-Effects List43: MULTI TAP DELAY (MFX2 only) This effect provides four delays. Each of the Delay Time parameters can be set to a note length

Page 10 - Contents

107Multi-Effects List Effects 46: TIME CONTROL DELAY (MFX2 only) This lets you smoothly vary the delay time. As the delay time is varied, the pitch

Page 11

108 Mastering effect This is a stereo compressor (limiter) that is applied to the final output of the MC-909. It has independent high, mid, and low r

Page 12

109 Sampling SamplingMC-909_Ref_e.book 109 ページ 2005年3月1日 火曜日 午後3時29分

Page 13 - Features of the MC-909

11Contents Menu ...125 System ...

Page 14 - Panel Descriptions

110 How Things Work (in Sampling mode) fig.0-01 In the Sampling section of the panel, press [SAMPLING/RESAMPLING] so the indicator is lighted. The Sa

Page 15 - Rear Panel

111How Things Work (in Sampling mode) Sampling 7. Part Mixer section Here you can adjust the volume, pan, etc., of each part (p. 33). 8. Sampling sec

Page 16 - Getting Ready

112 Sampling procedure 1. Press [SAMPLING/RESAMPLING] to access the Sampling Menu screen. fig.5-01 The upper part of the screen will show the amount

Page 17 - An Overview of the MC-909

113Sampling procedure Sampling 4. In the Volume section of the panel, use [INPUT] to adjust the input level of the external source. * If the input le

Page 18

114 Sample Edit Use sample edit to modify a waveform (sample) that you sampled/loaded/imported. Basic sample editing procedure 1. When you press [ED

Page 19

115Sample Edit Sampling Setting the start/end points of the sample You can specify the portion of the sample that will actually sound. You can also

Page 20 - (Factory Reset)

116Sample Edit Sample Parameters Here you can make various settings for the sample. 1. In the Sample Edit screen, press [F2 (Sample Param)]. 2. Use [

Page 21 - Pattern Mode

117Sample Edit Sampling Truncate This operation cuts the portions of the sample that are earlier than the Start Point and later than the Loop End Poi

Page 22

118Sample Edit Chop This operation divides the sample into two or more samples (a maximum of 16 samples). 1. In the Sample Edit screen, press [CHOP].

Page 23

119Sample Edit Sampling Auditioning the divided samples After dividing the sample, you can press the velocity pads to audition each of the divided sa

Page 24 - Playing a pattern

12Contents Appendices ... 141 Installing the Wave Expansion Board...142 Caut

Page 25 - Changing the BPM (Tempo)

120Sample Edit Emphasis In some cases, the audio quality will be improved if you boost the high-frequency range of an imported sample. Also, the high

Page 26 - Muting (silencing) a part

121Sample Edit Sampling Edit Time Stretch This operation stretches or shrinks the sample to modify the length or tempo.You can stretch or shrink the

Page 27 - Velocity pads

122Sample Edit Amp This operation applies an envelope (time-variant change) to the volume of the sample. 1. Press [NORMALIZE/AMP] and then press [F3

Page 28

123 Sampling Saving a sample A newly loaded sample, as well as any changes you've made in the settings for a sample will be lost as soon as you

Page 29 - <RPS Trigger Quantize>

124 Menu (in Sample Edit) Using the menu 1. In the Sample Edit screen, press [MENU]. 2. Use [CURSOR (up/down)] or turn [VALUE] to select the function

Page 30 - Arpeggiator

125 Menu Menu This section explains the system settings and the utility menu.MC-909_Ref_e.book 125 ページ 2005年3月1日 火曜日 午後3時29分

Page 31 - Creating an arpeggio style

126 System Here you can make settings that affect the entire system, such as those for tuning and synchronization. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Press [CURSOR

Page 32 - Chord Memory

127System Menu Panel/Controller Here you can make settings for the panel controllers and the screen. Sequencer/MIDI Here you can specify how the sequ

Page 33 - Part Mixer

128System RPS Trigger QuantizeREAL, 16TH, 8TH, QUARTER, MEASUREWhen using RPS during pattern playback, patterns and phrases may not play back in prec

Page 34

129System Menu Sound Here you can specify the tuning and how the sound is to be produced. Sampling Here you can make sampling-related settings.Device

Page 35 - D Beam Controller

13 An Overview of the MC-909 Features of the MC-909 Cutting-edge groovebox that unifies MIDI and sampling In a single unit, the MC-909 delivers the p

Page 36

130System D Beam Here you can make settings for the D Beam controller. System Information Here you can view the state of the MC-909.Press [F6 (Close)

Page 37 - Recording a pattern

131 Menu Utility Here you can manage various types of data. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select “Utility.” fig.0-05 3. Press [ENTER]

Page 38 - Rehearsal

132Utility Save As SMF Here’s how to write the data of the current pattern to user memory or memory card as SMF data.Format 1 SMF data will be create

Page 39 - Recording Cancel

133 Menu MIDI Here you can make MIDI-related settings. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select “MIDI.” fig.6-03 3. Press [ENTER]. The MI

Page 40 - About the timing scale

134 File Utility Here you can perform file-handling operations. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select “File Utility.” fig.6-05 3. Pres

Page 41 - Step recording

135 Menu USB Here’s how USB communication with your computer can be switched on/off.USB communication allows files in the user area or memory card of

Page 42 - Tempo/mute recording

136 Undo/Redo Here’s how you can cancel the results of editing or recording a pattern or song. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select “

Page 43 - Pattern editing

137 V-LINK V-LINKMC-909_Ref_e.book 137 ページ 2005年3月1日 火曜日 午後3時29分

Page 44 - Pattern Copy

138 About V-LINK What is V-LINK? V-LINK ( ) is a function that provides for the play of music and visual material. By using V-LINK-compatible video e

Page 45

139About V-LINK V-LINK V-LINK settings Resetting the image * For details on clips/palettes, dissolve time, color difference signals (Cb/Cr), refer to

Page 46 - Edit Quantize

14 Panel Descriptions Top Panel fig.0-01 1. D Beam Controllers You can modify the patterns or sounds by passing your hand over these (p. 35). 2. Volu

Page 47

140 MEMOMC-909_Ref_e.book 140 ページ 2005年3月1日 火曜日 午後3時29分

Page 48 - Microscope

141 Appendices AppendicesMC-909_Ref_e.book 141 ページ 2005年3月1日 火曜日 午後3時29分

Page 49

142 Installing the Wave Expansion Board An optional Wave Expansion Board (SRX series) can be installed in the MC-909.Waveform data, patches and rhyth

Page 50 - Saving a pattern

143Installing the Wave Expansion Board Appendices Checking that a wave expansion board is installed correctly 1. Turn on the power as described in “

Page 51 - Patch/Sample

144 Installation de la carte d’extension Wave Une carte d’expansion Wave (modèle SRX) optionnelle peut être installée dans le MC-909.Les données Wave

Page 52

145Installation de la carte d’extension Wave Appendices Vérifier que la carte d’expansion Wave est installée correctement 1. Mettre en marche tel qu

Page 53 - Patch/Sample Mode

146 Expanding the Memory The MC-909 comes with 16 MB of memory into which audio samples can be loaded. However, in some cases, 16 MB of memory will b

Page 54 - Patch Edit

147Expanding the Memory Appendices 4. Paying attention to the location of the notch on the memory module and the orientation, insert it vertically wi

Page 55 - Selecting a patch/rhythm set

148 Ajouter de la mémoire Précautions à prendre lors de l’ajout de mémoire 901 (F) • Veuillez suivre attentivement les instructions suivantes quand

Page 56 - Patch editing procedure

149Ajouter de la mémoire Appendices 4. Prenez bien note de l’emplacement et de l’orientation de l’encoche du module de mémoire et insérez-le vertical

Page 57

15Panel Descriptions An Overview of the MC-909 Rear Panel fig.0-02 1. POWER Switch Turns the MC-909’s power on and off (p. 16). 2. AC Inlet Connect t

Page 58

150 Waveform List No.Name001 MC SuperSawA 002 MC SuperSawB 003 MC SuperSawC 004 SuperSawSlwA 005 SuperSawSlwB 006 SuperSawSlwC 007 Trance Saw A 008 T

Page 59 - T1 T2 T3 T4

151 Appendices Preset Patch List Preset A(CC#0 = 81, CC#32 = 64) No.Name 001 Trance Chord002 UltimateEuro003 JP OctAttack004 DstTBSQR Atk005 DistTB S

Page 60

152Preset Patch List No.Name 065 FallDown Bs066 PeakOfTEBE067 Dub Bass068 Bass it069 Basic SynBs070 R&B Bass 8071 808 Bass 2072 Organ Bass 2073 O

Page 61 - Filter Env (Filter Envelope)

153Preset Patch List Appendices Preset F(CC#0 = 81, CC#32 = 69) No.Name 001 Tsugaru Road002 TribalRitual003 It Began in004 Duel Ethno005 Ethno Keys 2

Page 62

154 5963646567697166687060626163646062615972747363646567697166687060626159727473C4C5C4C5C4 Note No.65676971666870727473C5 Preset Rhythm Set List (Pre

Page 63 - Amp Env (Amp Envelope)

155 Preset Rhythm Set List 5963646567697166687060626163646062615972747363646567697166687060626159727473C4C5C4C5C4 Note No.65676971666870727473C5 Appe

Page 64 - LFO1/LFO2

156 Preset Rhythm Set List 5963646567697166687060626163646062615972747363646567697166687060626159727473C4C5C4C5C4 Note No.65676971666870727473C5 037:

Page 65 - Solo/Porta (Portamento)

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Page 66 - TMT (Tone Mix Table)

158 Preset Pattern List No.Pattern Name BPM Mes. Programmer 001 R&B 1 65 4 Shinichiro Murayama002 G-Funk 1 77 4 Kazuhiko Maeda003 Euro Trance 1 1

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159 Preset Pattern List Appendices No.Pattern Name BPM Mes. Programmer 121 Progressive 4 136 4 B.U.S122 Progressive 5 136 4 B.U.S123 Progressive 6 13

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16 Getting Ready Making Connections The MC-909 is not equipped with an internal amp or speakers. To hear sound, you will need to connect it to a keyb

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160 RPS Pattern List No.Pattern Name216 Techno Drums 1 217 Techno Drums 2 218 Techno Drums 3 219 Techno Drums 4 220 Techno Drums 5 221 Techno Drums 6

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161 RPS Pattern List Appendices No.Pattern Name436 Scratch 10 437 Scratch 11 438 Scratch 12 439 Scratch 13 440 Scratch 14 441 Scratch 15 442 Scratch

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162 RPS Set List PadNo. Pattern Name 01. Techno 1 1 216 Techno Drums 12 217 Techno Drums 23 270 Techno Bass 14 271 Techno Bass 25 376 Cymbal Fill 16

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163 RPS Set List Appendices PadNo. Pattern Name 17. Progressive 1 242 House Drums 52 243 House Drums 63 296 House Bass 54 297 House Bass 65 348 Snare

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164 Pattern Set List PadNo. Pattern Name 01. Techno 1 16Techno 127Techno 238Techno 349Techno 4510Techno 5611Techno 6712Techno 7813Techno 8914Techno 9

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165 Appendices Song List Song No. Song Name No. Pattern Name01 Techno 1 10 Techno 5 02 Techno 2 14 Techno 9 03 Minimal 37 Minimal 11 04 Hardcore 40 H

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166 Arpeggio Style List No.Number of Notes Number of StepsEffective Chord Forms 0012 2002 3 3003 4 4004 2 2005 3 3006 4 4007 4 6008 3 8009 3 6010 4 4

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167 Appendices Chord Form List * 1–28 are basic chords* 29–64 are chords effective for arpeggio styles No.Chord Name Constituent Notes of Chord Form

Page 77 - Saving a Patch/Rhythm Set

168 SRX-05 Special Patch List SRX-05 Special Patches are patches that can be used only if the SRX-05 “Supreme Dance” wave expansion board is installe

Page 78 - Copying a Rhythm Tone (Key)

169 Appendices 5963646567697166687060626163646062615972747363646567697166687060626159727473C4C5C4C5C4 Note No.65676971666870727473C5 SRX-05 Special R

Page 79 - Song Mode

17 An Overview of the MC-909 An Overview of the MC-909 Basic structure of the MC- 909 This section provides an overview of the sequencer section, sou

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170 Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonSystemReal TimeAuxMessa

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171 Appendices Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonSystemReal T

Page 82 - Playing songs

172 Index A Alter Pan Depth ... 62AMP ...

Page 83 - Recording a song

173Index Appendices L LCD CONTRAST ... 18Legato ...

Page 84 - Song editing

174Index Recordingpattern ... 37song ...

Page 85 - Saving a song

175 Appendices Specifications MC-909: Sampling groovebox Sound Generator Section Maximum Poliphony 64 voices (shared with sampling section)Sampling F

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176Specifications Expansion Slot Wave Expansion Board SRX Series: 1 slotDIMM: 1 slotNumber of pins: 168-pinSpeed: 100 MHz (PC100 CL=2)133 MHz (PC133

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177 Appendices Error Message List If an incorrect operation is performed, or if processing could not be performed as you specified, an error message

Page 88 - Effect settings

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Page 89 - Compressor

This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital a

Page 90 - Multi-effects

18An Overview of the MC-909 Editing performance data Unlike a cassette tape or MD, a sequencer records a performance as musical data (not as sound).

Page 91 - Realtime control of effects

As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND)Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Rolanddistributor in

Page 92 - Multi-Effects List

19An Overview of the MC-909 An Overview of the MC-909 Regarding the locations where samples are stored The MC-909 can use two types of memory; sample

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This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital a

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20An Overview of the MC-909 Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset) Here’s how to restore the settings of the MC-909 to their factory-set sta

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21 Pattern Mode Pattern Mode In this mode you can play, record, and edit patterns.MC-909_Ref_e.book 21 ページ 2005年3月1日 火曜日 午後3時29分

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22 How Things Work (in Pattern mode) fig.0-01 When you press the Mode section [PATTERN] button , the button’s indicator will light and the MC-909 wi

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23How Things Work (in Pattern mode) Pattern Mode 7. Part Mixer section Here you can adjust the volume, pan, etc., of each part (p. 33). 8. Sampling s

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24 Playing a pattern Basics of pattern play The top screen of Pattern mode fig.1-01 1. Current pattern The pattern that is now playing 2. Next patter

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25Playing a pattern Pattern Mode If you press [CURSOR (left/right)] while a pattern is playing, the pattern will change immediately, and will start p

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26Playing a pattern Muting (silencing) a part A pattern contains sixteen parts. You can mute (silence) each part in real time. fig.1-06 1. In the Par

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27Playing a pattern Pattern Mode Velocity pads These pads work just like a keyboard. They can also be used to play RPS and the arpeggiator. Normally,

Page 102 - Total Wow/

28Playing a pattern RPS Any phrase that’s been assigned to one of the sixteen velocity pads will continue playing as long as you hold down its pad.Th

Page 103 - 2Voice Pitch Shifter

29Playing a pattern Pattern Mode RPS Settings 1. Hold down [RPS] and press [F6 (RPS Setting)]. Alternatively, hold down [SHIFT] and press [F4 (RPS)].

Page 104 - (MFX2 only)

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

Page 105 - Center Level

30Playing a patternRPS realtime modify You can use the panel knobs and sliders to modify the sound of the phrase being played by RPS. 1. Press [RPS]

Page 106 - Feedback

31Playing a pattern Pattern Mode Creating an arpeggio style 1. Hold down [ARPEGGIO] and press [F6 (Arp Setting)]. Alternatively, hold down [SHIFT] an

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32Playing a patternStep-recording an arpeggio style You can create an arpeggio style by inputting and editing individual notes. 1. In the arpeggio st

Page 108 - Mastering effect

33Playing a pattern Pattern Mode Saving a chord form A chord form you create will be lost when you turn off the power. If you want to keep your setti

Page 109 - Sampling

34Playing a pattern Mix In The sound of a device connected to the INPUT jacks or the digital in connector can be mixed into the output.You can also u

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35Playing a pattern Pattern Mode D Beam Controller The D Beam controllers let you perform control operations simply by passing your hand over the con

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36Playing a pattern Turntable emulation You can use this slider and the [PUSH]/[HOLD] buttons to synchronize your performance with a turntable or oth

Page 112 - Sampling procedure

37 Pattern Mode Recording a pattern 1. Use [VALUE] or [INC/DEC] to select the number of the pattern you want to record. 2. Press [REC]. fig.1-20 3. P

Page 113 - Dividing a sample during

38Recording a pattern Function buttons Recording procedure 1. Select realtime recording (p. 37). 2. Press [PLAY], and start recording. Perform using

Page 114 - Sample Edit

39Recording a pattern Pattern Mode Realtime Erase During realtime recording, you can use the velocity pads or the realtime modify knobs to erase data

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4 013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for th

Page 116 - Sample Parameters

40Recording a pattern Recording procedure 1. Select TR-REC (p. 37). 2. Press [PLAY] to begin recording. You will enter recording mode, and will hear

Page 117 - Create Patch

41Recording a pattern Pattern Mode Step recording This is a recording method in which you input note messages one by one. * This method cannot be use

Page 118 - (Auto Chop)

42Recording a patternSelecting the part to record 1. In the Part Mixer section, press [PART] (SELECT/MUTE) so the indicator is not lighted. Part butt

Page 119 - Create Rhythm

43 Pattern Mode Pattern editing Here’s how you can edit the performance data of a pattern in units of measures. You can create completely new pattern

Page 120 - Emphasis

44Pattern editing Extract a Rhythm Instrument This operation extracts data of a specific note number from the specified part, and moves it to a diffe

Page 121 - Normalize

45Pattern editing Pattern Mode Erase This operation erases all or part of the data from a pattern. Delete Measure This operation deletes unwanted mea

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46Pattern editing Data Thin Since data such as pitch bend or control change varies the value continuously, it can occupy an unexpectedly large amount

Page 123 - Saving a sample

47Pattern editing Pattern Mode Quantization will correct only note messages; other messages are not corrected. This means that if messages that modif

Page 124 - Menu (in Sample Edit)

48Pattern editing Microscope This lets you edit individual events of performance data within a completed pattern. * You must stop the pattern before

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49Pattern editing Pattern Mode Inserting performance data (Create) Here’s how to insert new performance data at a desired location in a pattern. 1. P

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5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please rea

Page 127 - Sequencer/MIDI

50 Saving a pattern Pattern settings that you edit will be lost if you edit another pattern or turn off the power. If you want to keep the edited dat

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51 Patch/Sample Mode Patch/Sample ModeMC-909_Ref_e.book 51 ページ 2005年3月1日 火曜日 午後3時29分

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52 How Things Work (in Pattern mode) fig.0-01 When you press the Mode section [PATCH/SAMPLE] button , the button’s indicator will light and the MC-9

Page 130 - System Information

53How Things Work (in Pattern mode) Patch/Sample Mode 4. Mastering section5. Velocity pads Use these pads as a keyboard to play sounds or trigger phr

Page 131 - Import SMF

54 Patch Edit How a Patch Is Organized The type of sound most commonly played on the MC-909 is called a Patch. Each Patch can contain up to four Tone

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55Patch Edit Patch/Sample Mode Top screen of Patch/Sample mode fig.2-03 Function buttons Selecting a patch/rhythm set Selecting from a list 1. Press

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56Patch Edit Selecting the Tone(s) That Will Sound Turn “on” the tone(s) that you want to sound. If you want to hear just a specific tone, turn the o

Page 134 - File Utility

57Patch Edit Patch/Sample Mode Wave These parameters select the PCM waveform that is to form the basis of the tone, and apply effects to the waveform

Page 135 - USB communication

58Patch Edit Pitch Keyfollow(Wave Pitch Keyfol-low)-200– +200 Amount of pitch change that occurs when you play upward one octave (12 notes)Set this t

Page 136 - Undo/Redo

59Patch Edit Patch/Sample Mode Pitch Env (Pitch Envelope) These parameters specify the depth of the pitch envelope (the way in which pitch will chang

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6IMPORTANT NOTES Before Using Memory Cards Using Memory Cards 704 • Carefully insert the Memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. 705

Page 138 - About V-LINK

60Patch Edit Cutoff Keyfollow-200– +200 Specifies how the pad position will affect the cutoff frequencyRelative to the cutoff frequency of the C4 key

Page 139 - V-LINK settings

61Patch Edit Patch/Sample Mode Filter Env (Filter Envelope) These parameters specify the depth of the filter envelope (time-variant change in cutoff

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62Patch EditAmp These TVA (Time Variant Amplifier) parameters specify how the volume and pan of the sound will change. ParameterValue Description Pat

Page 141 - Appendices

63Patch Edit Patch/Sample Mode Amp Env (Amp Envelope) These parameters specify the depth of the amp envelope (change in volume over time) and the sha

Page 142 - Connector

64Patch EditLFO1/LFO2 LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) creates cyclic changes. Each tone has two LFOs, and these can be used to apply change to pitch,

Page 143 - Checking that a wave

65Patch Edit Patch/Sample Mode note: fig. Solo/Porta (Portamento) Filter Depth #(LFO Filter Depth)-63– +63 Depth to which the LFO will affect the fil

Page 144 - Support à carte

66Patch EditTMT (Tone Mix Table) These parameters specify how the tones will be combined, and how they will be played.Porta Start(Portamento Start)PI

Page 145 - Vérifier que la carte

67Patch Edit Patch/Sample Mode Velo Fade Lower(TMT Velocity Fade Width Lower)0–127 Rate of volume change when you play less strongly than the lower l

Page 146 - Expanding the Memory

68Patch EditCTRL1 These parameters let you specify the operation and result of various controllers. General Various other parameters are provided her

Page 147 - Checking that memory is

69Patch Edit Patch/Sample Mode note: fig. Tone Delay This produces a time delay between the moment a key is pressed (or released) and the moment the

Page 148 - Ajouter de la mémoire

7 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...3IMPORTANT NOTES ...

Page 149 - Vérifier que la mémoire est

70 Rhythm Edit How Percussion Instruments Are Organized A Rhythm Set is a collection of Rhythm Tones, each of which represents a percussion instrume

Page 150 - Waveform List

71Rhythm Edit Patch/Sample Mode Wave These parameters select the PCM waveform that is to form the basis of the rhythm tone, and apply effects to the

Page 151 - Preset Patch List

72Rhythm EditPitch These parameters specify the pitch of the waveform. Pitch Env (Pitch Envelope) These parameters specify the depth of the pitch env

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73Rhythm Edit Patch/Sample Mode Filter These parameters are settings for the TVF (Time Variant Filter). They modify the timbral character of the tone

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74Rhythm EditFilter Env (Filter Envelope) These parameters specify the depth of the filter envelope (time-variant change in cutoff frequency), and sp

Page 154 - Preset Rhythm Set List

75Rhythm Edit Patch/Sample Mode Amp These TVA (Time Variant Amplifier) parameters specify how the volume and pan of the sound will change. Amp Env (A

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76Rhythm EditWMT (Wave Mix Table) With the MC-909, up to four stereo Waves can be assigned to a single Rhythm Tone. You can select the way tones soun

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77 Patch/Sample Mode Saving a Patch/Rhythm Set Patch/rhythm set settings that you edit will be lost if you re-select the patch/rhythm set or turn off

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78 Copying and Initializing a Patch/Rhythm Set Copying a Patch Tone Here’s how the tone settings of a patch can be copied to the specified tone of th

Page 158 - Preset Pattern List

79 Song Mode Song Mode In this mode you can play, record, and edit songs.MC-909_Ref_e.book 79 ページ 2005年3月1日 火曜日 午後3時29分

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8Contents Turntable emulation...

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80 How Things Work (in Song mode) fig.0-01 When you press the Mode section [SONG] button , the button’s indicator will light and the MC-909 will be

Page 161

81How Things Work (in Song mode) Song Mode 7. Part Mixer section Here you can adjust the volume, pan, etc., of each part (p. 33). 8. Sampling section

Page 162 - RPS Set List

82 Playing songs Two or more patterns connected in the order of playback are called a “song.”When you play back a song, the patterns will switch auto

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83 Song Mode Recording a song You can input patterns one by one to specify the order in which the patterns will be played back. Recording procedure

Page 164 - Pattern Set List

84 Song editing “Song editing” is the process of editing individual steps of performance data for a song. * You must stop the song playback before yo

Page 165 - Song List

85 Song Mode Saving a song Songs that you record will be lost if you turn off the power. If you want to keep the song data, you must save it as follo

Page 166 - Arpeggio Style List

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Page 167 - Chord Form List

87 Effects Effects Compressor/Multi-effect/Reverb/Mastering Effect settingsMC-909_Ref_e.book 87 ページ 2005年3月1日 火曜日 午後3時29分

Page 168 - SRX-05 Special Patch List

88 Effects Here you can apply special effects to the sound. Effect on/off Use the ON/OFF buttons of the Effects section to switch each effect on/off.

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89Effects Effects If you change the “Output Assign” setting, the routing connections in the screen will also change. Parameters 4–11 in the above tab

Page 170 - MIDI Implementation Chart

9Contents Patch editing procedure ...

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90Effects Multi-effects These are general-purpose multi-effects that can transform the sound, and give it a completely different character. MFX1 prov

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91Effects Effects Realtime control of effects The Effects section lets you control effect parameters in real time. fig.4-01 Selecting the effect that

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92 Multi-Effects List Multi-Effects Types There are 47 types of multi-effect. MFX1 lets you use 38 types (delay-type effects are unavailable), and MF

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93Multi-Effects List Effects 03: ENHANCER Controls the overtone structure of the high frequencies, adding sparkle and brightness to the sound. fig.MF

Page 175 - Specifications

94Multi-Effects List07: STEP FILTER This is a filter whose cutoff frequency can be modulated in steps. You can specify the pattern by which the cutof

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95Multi-Effects List Effects 11:STEREO PHASER This is a stereo phaser. fig.MFX11 12:STEP PHASER With the Step effects, you can also make stepped chan

Page 177 - Error Message List

96Multi-Effects List15: AUTO PAN Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the sound. fig.MFX15 16: ROTARY The Rotary effect simulates the sound of

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97Multi-Effects List Effects 19: SPACE-D This is a multiple chorus that applies two-phase modulation in stereo. It creates no audible modulation, yet

Page 179 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

98Multi-Effects List22: STEP FLANGER This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. The speed at which the pitch changes can also be

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99Multi-Effects List Effects 25: GUITAR AMP SIM(Guitar Amp Simulator) This is an effect that simulates the sound of a guitar amplifier. fig.MFX25 Spe

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