Roland A-7O EXPANDABLE CONTROLLER Owner's ManualA E= A ATTENTION rau ox oe uscreas a asaaren ‘CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 'D0NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK} NOUSER-SERUCEABLE PARTS SOE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIRED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ‘The tnhing tach wen aronhnad symbol win an uta geo Panda! to let De serio Se Desores of urmeited “angers voRoge” wie Poets ons tat may be efit age 1 ‘at io ac ecko pore ‘he excanaon ple win an equated vane Is ‘ones to rt the use Ow peonon of Inport ‘sprang and manieanoe(cerche) mainctow Hert acconpoying he rus INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS [WARNING - When using elect produ, basic precauons should aays be flowed, including the flowing ‘Read al he instructions before using the product ‘Do not use is product naar water — for example, near a bahtud, wastboml,kichen sink, na wel basement, of moar {8 simming poo. or hee. 8, Ths product should be used only wih a ator sand thats ‘recommen bythe manufacture. 44 This product, eer alone orn corbinaon wih an ampler ‘and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing found lvels at could caus pormanont heating les. Do ot operate fo a long paid of me at a igh volume level (ret a level that ls uncomlrableW you experience any Dearing tas or ringing inthe eas, you shoud cons ah audoboie. '5, The prowct should be located co that it ocafon ox postion os not tree wt is proper vetlaton 6, The product shoud be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis, or cther products that prostce ea 7. The product should te connected to a power supply oly of ‘ho type ceserbed in he oporatng nator of a8 marked on the product. urpose of he po, 18 The power-supply cord ofthe product shad be unpaged ‘tom th ou wan lt uncsed for along period of te, 9, Care shoud be taka so that cbects do ot fll and Fulds re not plied to ho enclosure treugh opening 10The pdt shoud bo sowlced by qualed cance etsonnel when: ‘A Tha power supp cord or he plug hasbeen damage of B. Opjecs have fallen, or Ique has been spl ono the damaged. 11.00 rot ater to sence the product beyond that described in the usermaiterance insiuctons. All oer serdaing shouldbe relered o qualified service personne For the USA “This product may be equpped win a potarze ne plug (one bad widor than the thr) This is @ safely featur. you ‘ara unabia fo inset he plu nto the cute, contact ant elacrclan o replace your Obelota out. Do not detec the ealaty For Polarized Line Pag CAUTION: For Canada: ‘TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT, ATTENTION: Four éviren Les cHocs ELECTRIQUES, INTROOUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONOANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LVE {he terminal in you pg, pocsed as flows: For the UK. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. ‘A the colours ofthe wires inthe mains lead ofthis apparatus may not coraspond with the coloured markings isnttyng ‘The wie whch coloured BLUE must be connactd othe trminal hich Ie marked wth he ater No coloured BLACK. ‘Te wie whichis esloured BROWN must be connect othe ermal which e marked wi the later Lor coloured RED.Roland A-7O EXPANDABLE CONTROLLER ‘Thank you, and congratulations on your choice ofthe Roland A-70 Expandable Controller. Its 76-notesythesier-action keyboard, outstanding case of use, and ability to transmit and receive almost ll ypes of MIDI messages make the A-70 a valuable aset in MIDI systems ranging from studio and sage use to DTM (Desk Top Music) applications at home. What's more, use ofa special ‘VE-RDI Voice Expansion Board (optional piano board forthe A-70 and A-80) transforms it into a ‘6-voice stage piano with comprehensive MIDI controller functions. Use of another Voice Expan- sion Board (the VE-JV1 or VE-GSI. both sold separately allows the A-70to be used as JV series, synthesizer, or GS sound-source keyboard ‘The A.70 ha everything it takes to become the hear of your MIDI rig: you can control synthesz: ‘ers/tone generators, sequencersdrum machines, and even effects devices ~ simultaneously Pease ‘bear in mind, though, that nt all MIDI instruments receive ll messages the A-70 transmits. Be ‘ret also read the user's manual that comes with the MIDI instruments or devices tha you are ‘connecting ‘To get the mos out ofthe A-70 and to ensure many years of trouble-free service, we urge you to read through ths Owner's Manual thoroughly + To avoid confusion, et’ agre to use the word “button” fr all keys onthe front panel, and only use "key" when referring tothe A-70 keyboard, +The content ofthe illustrations appearing in this manual may difer slighty from the settings ‘you see when you start using your instrument. This ill the more likely since the A-70 features page memory function that wil aeays recall the last display page you used ina given mode. Before using this instrument, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS’, “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES’ These sections pro- vide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. The manual should be saved and kept as a convenient reference. ‘Coprtight ©1997 ROLAND EUROPE. Alright reserved No part of hi polation omy be reproduced in ay frm thou th writen perio of Rand EeropeTable of Contents 1. Important Notes ...... 2. Panel Descriptions 221 Front Panel pee 2.2 Rear panel 3. First Steps . 3.1 Connections pecoron “Turning the power on. ss sessos 0 Turning the power off u 4. Working with the A-70_. 4.1 Performance or Manual mode? 42 Controlling external MIDI instrument... .12 PARAMETER SELECT functions. R ‘MIDI OUTPUT clas Setting MIDI cannes forthe zones B CControling and layering MIDI chatle =... 18 ‘Adjusting the volume of external MIDI instruments. 14 43 Main control functions . ‘Aading expresion Pitch Bend Modulation: aing vibrato Pererolg ‘Sustain (Hold) pedal... 5 Tamposing the hyo cas Afterouch ..... CII ae Monophonic playing 16 Porsamenta ae Breath Control & ‘nau perch ‘and expresion 6. Coming to grips with the A-70 . 46.1 Basic structure of the A-70 (62 Memory structure 6.3 Five modes... 6.4 Basic operations DATA ENTRY pad PALETTE sliders ‘Selecting parametesloptions 65 Switches and other useful functions . ZONE butions Help function Panic function 7. Configuring the A-70 .... 7.1 MIDIINs and OUTS Zone-to-MIDI OUT assignments INT zones and the ouside (MIDI) world {Using MIDI IN1 for external input Remote) aca KBD Sw parting hod fom aoe) 33 Editing zones via MIDI... MIDLINE working wih ena sanz, 38 Performance contol cama... 3 Functions jor assignable controler <0... 00.038 (Other controllers onlof fer zones) 36 7.2 Zone-related settings (PARAMETER SELECT) 37 ‘Slider modultion/preset modulason value 7 ‘Slider AftrtouchipreetAfertouch value for EXT ones od? Slider Espresionipreset Expression value for EXT zones 2 AUK and AUG Coil hang, Sp, RP ond ‘NRPN 5. Basics 5.1 Setting the transposition ofeach zone (- TRANSPOSE) é 5.2 Key Range (splits) - 53;Ghanging the eybouts respon veto CURVE) 5.4 Volume (CCO7) and Pan (CC10) Volume (zone volume) Stereo placement (Pon) 5.3 Sound selection .. Program changes - Bank Selet mesages 56 Portamento time . 5.7 lect send levels. ‘Reverb Send Level (REV SEND) cz (Chorus Send Level (CHOR SEND) | 2 5.8 Saving your settings .. 3 9. System & related settings . 9.1 What would you like to see? Display format ei [Name Maps for sound idemifcation 9.2 Zone comments/explanations 9.3 Useful defaults 9.4LCD Contrast 9.5 Double-click speed 9.6 To CC reset or not to CC reset 410, Sequencers, drum machines, effects devices’... 1041 Controlling an external sequencer . ‘SEQUENCER CONTROL-to-MIDI OUT ‘assignments ed Controling a Sequencer 6 10.2 Controlling an effets devicedrum machine/sampler . oA [MIDI channels for controling am effets device. 46 [Bfector-t- MIDI OUT assignments a ‘Selecting efecs programs via MIDI <.....0...0.47 Playing samplesldrunm sounds o 11, Working with a Voice Expansion Board 7 11.1 Installing a Voice Expansion Board .......49 1.2 Initializing the A-70 forthe Expansion Board 49 11.3 Listening to the Demo Songs 9 114 Diferences between Voce Expansion Boards 50 VE-RDI 50 VE-GSI and VE-JVI 11.5 Using the A-70 asa stage ‘Selecting sounds Quick sound changes & layers 11.6 First editing steps (VE-RD1) 252 “Asiging Patches tothe Parts LO ‘Adding expression, ee 3 11,7 Sound-related settings (volume & a) « Volume ("Pach Mix”) Stereo placement (Pa) ‘ransposing and fine-tuning Paces, lope seins (Ack, Dens Relae) hanging the brighmess Adding effets 2.0 VE-RDI parameters 118 Using the Voie Expsion Board as ound ‘module VeExp Local Control 11.9 Master Tune. es 11.10,4.70 Performance List (Factory Set) ..... 58 11,11 VE-RDI Patch List (Factory Set). 12. Housekeeping (Write, Copy, etc.) . . 59 12.1 Naming your settings . Naming a Performance [Naming the Manual settings vos. cscs. cess 58 122 Saving settings. 9 Temporary are to Performance (Temp To) vs veos. 38 ‘Manual settings to Performance (Man To) 39 Saving a Chain (Temp to 6) 0 an 12.3 Copying settings .-.- (Copying Performances (Copying Chains 12.4 Initializing (Factory or Initial) «.......+-61 Initializing the Temporary Performance or Chain area 61 Initializing the Maral tings... 61 Initializing the System stings 61 Initlizing al memories (Al) «2. @ 1255 Bulk Dump: external storage... +.++.+.62 13. Appendix 63 13.1 Troubleshooting. 132 Error messages 14, Specifications . ‘MIDI Implementation Chart . Index... vee 67 rr1. Important Notes In addition tothe items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY’; pease read and observe the followin Power Supply Do not we this instrument onthe same power circuit any device that wil generate ine noe (euch as an electric motor or viable ightng system). Before connecting the A-70 to other devices tum off the power mall units This wil help prevent mal fanctions andlor damage o speakers or other devices Placement + Using the A-70 near power amplifiers (or other ‘equipment containing large power transformers) may {induce hum, To alleviate the problem, change the ori- entation ofthis unit; o move i farther away from the source of interference, + This device may interfere with radio and television reception, Do not use it in the vicinity of such Do not expose the A-70 to direc sunlight place it near devices that radiate heat, eave it inside an ‘enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject itt tempera ture extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unt, Maintenance + For everyday cleaning wipe the A-70 witha sof, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water To remove stubborn dirt, ase a mild, non-abra- sive detergent, Afterwards be sue to wipe the instru ‘ment thoroughly with sft, dry cloth, + Never use benzene, thinner, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avo‘d the possibility of discoloration andlor deformation. Repairs and Data + Please be aware that ll data contained in the unit's ‘memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repair Important data should always be saved via MIDI (Bulk Dump) or written down on paper (when possi- be). During repairs, due car ie taken to avoid the loss of data, However, in certain caes (such a8 when ireuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the da concerning such loss of Memory Backup + This instrument contains a battery which powers the uit’ memory circuits while the main power i of ‘When this battery becomes weak, the message Internal Battery LOW will ppear inthe display. Once you se this message, have the battery replaced witha fresh one as soon as posible to avoid the loss of all data in memory. To have the battery replaced, consult with your dealer, or qualified Roland service personnel ‘Additional Precautions Please be aware that the contents of memory can be inretrievably lost a a result ofa malfunction, or the improper operation ofthe instrument. To protect yourself agains the risk of loosing important data, ‘we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unt’ ‘memory via MIDI. + Usea reasonable amount of care when using the instrument's buttons, sliders, or other control; and ‘when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions, [Never strike or apply strong pressure tothe display + When connecting/dsconnectng all cables, grasp the ‘connector itself—never pull on the cable, This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable’ internal elements. ‘Asmall amount of eat will radiate from the instru ‘ment during normal operation. This is perfectly nor mal + To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the ‘units volume at reasonable levee. You may prefer to tse headphones, so you do not need tobe concerned about those around you (especially when itis late at night) * When you need to transport the instrument, package itin the box (including padding) that it came in Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials, o a ightease,an 2. Panel Descriptions 2.1 Front Panel — 1. WHEELS 172 “These are wheel controllers to which you can assign various parameters and functions. The factory asign _menits (se pages 15 and 61) of these wheels ae Pitch Bend (1) and Modulation (2), 2. Bitch Bend/Modulation lever This alters the pitch and adds vibrato but can also be used to control other parameters (se page 35). 3. VOLUME sliders INT VOLUME adjusts the general (also called "ms ter”) volume of an installed Voice Expansion Board (see page $3). TOTAL VOLUME adjusts the overall ‘ylume including the Voice Expansion Board's mas- ter volume) while preserving the balance between all zones (see page 11) A. PALETTE sliders “These sliders allow you to control vatious parameters and functions. The factory assignments ofthese slid ‘ers are: Breath, Aftertouch, Expression, and Porta- rento Time (see pages 16 and 35). After selecting a PARAMETER SELECT function, you can use the PALETTE sliders to set the chosen parameter (see page 27) 5. CONTROL buttons ‘The TRANSPOSE bution is used 10 transpose the centre keyboard. The MONO/PORTAMENTO but tons can be used to control assignable parameters and functions. The factory assignments of these but- tons are: Mono/Poly Mode switching and Portamento Onv0f switching 6 DESTINATIONS/PARAMETER SELECT buttons ‘Use the DESTINATIONS buttons to select the zone type (internal or external) you wish to assign the PARAMETER SELECT buttons to. The PARAMETER SELECT buttons provide acess to numerous func- tions that canbe preset and saved as well as modified in realtime using the PALETTE sliders or the DATA ENTRY pad,7. MIDI OUTPUT buttons Use these buttons to switch on or off the correspond ing MIDI OUT connector, 8. ZONE buttons Use these buttons to switch on or off the correspond: ing zone. ve = boon] 10. DATA ENTRY pad ‘This is used for selecting performances, entering val- ues, performing menu operations et. (ste page 26) ‘The [1] and [3] buttons double as PANEL LOCK buttons. Hold down [1] ile presing [3] to activate this function, and repeat thie operation to unlock the Panel. When locked all operations on the front panel (pressing keys, moving sliders, et.) with the excep tion of using the WHEELS and/or Bender/Modula tion Lever will be ignore. 11. HELP button See page 29 for details. Use this button whenever you are aot sure where you are and what you can do, or to remind you of the meaning ofthe current display age, possible values, status of controller asign ‘12 FUNCTION pad ‘These buttons allow you to switch between operation ‘modes. The button indicator of the selected opera- tion mode lights. If no FUNCTION indicator lights the A-70 is in Performance mode. v Se ae 9. Displays ‘This is where you will find information about to the ‘current operation. The left display keeps you posted about the address ofthe function mumer (shortcut) or parameter value for the selected zone, while the right display contains mor information about the selected parameters) 13, PANIC button Use this button when you cant get sounds from 2 connected MIDI device, when the notes played by the Voice Expansion Board or an external instrument won't stop, or when you want to transmit the A-70's current settings via MIDI (seepage 30) for updating purposes SEQUENCER CONTROL ‘These buttons can be used to contro the beic func tions ofan external sequencer (remote conta) —an 2.2 Rear panel =-@- e00 ee 1. Power switch ‘The MIDI THRU connector etransmits an “Turns the power tothe A-70 on and of unchanged copy of all MIDI messages recived om aACiniet ‘external devices. Thies the only socket that retrans- ‘The power cord is plugged in ere. 3. MIDI connectors ‘This is where you connec the external MIDI devices you wis to control (MIDI OUT connectors), oF that ‘contain MIDI data you wish to transfer tothe A-70 (MIDIIN connectors). 4, HOLD jack ‘This is where you can connect an optional pedal switch (DP-2IDP.6, BOSS FS-SU) that will function ts Hold/Sustain peal 5. FS jock ‘This jack allows you to connect an optional pedal switch (DP-2/D 6/8088 FS-SU) that can be assigned a variety of parameters and functions. 6. FC jack “This jack allows you to connect an optional expes- sin pedal (EV-S/EV-10/FV-300L.) you can assign var- ious parameters and functions to. You can also con ‘ect an optional pedal switch (DP-2/DP-6, BOSS, FS.5U) to this jack 17. TOTAL VOLUME jack When you connect an optional Expression Pedal (EV- SJEV-O/FV-3001, here, it performs the same func: tion asthe TOTAL VOLUME slider. mits MIDI clock signals the A-70 receives [Note See pages 32 and 34 forthe difference between (MIDIINI and MIDIIN2. 8. OUTPUT RIL(MONO) jacks ‘These jacks transmit the stereo output ofa Voice Expansion Board (option). When using a monaural amplifier, please connect it tothe (MONO) jack. 9, PHONES jack ‘This is where headphones (eg, Roland RH-20/80/ 120) can be connected, Tiss only meaningful your A-70isitted witha Voice Expansion Board, ‘When using headphones you may already have, check first to make sure they have an impedance of 18-1500.3. First Steps 3.1 Connections ‘our A-70 can be ited with Voice Expansion Bourd Whether or not you instal uch an option determines the con nections you must make ‘The A-70 contains no internal amplifier or built-in speakers fn order to make its ouspt audible, you need citer an amplifier or audio set (sch 8 one af two KC-100s KC-3008 oF KC-500s), ora set of headphones Please connect, ‘external devices tothe A-70 while referring othe figure below. ‘ote: Audio cables (eg. PI-IM) are not include. 4. Before making any connections, please confirm that the power to all equipment is turned off, ‘Note: Connecting equipment with the power on can beoome the cause of various problems, such as dam- aged (blown) speakers. 2 Connect MIDI cables as shown inthe diagram. ‘Note: MIDI cables (en MSC-18) are not include. 3. Connect the external instruments you wish to con- tuol to an audio st, a keyboard amplifier, For more detail fn thes, please read the users man- uals included with each piece of equipment You may want to use a multitimbrl tone generator (a MIDI sound source that can play back multiple parts simultaneously, eg V-1080/TV-2080 or XP-80/ XP.50), 4. Connect audio cables as shoven in the diagram. When using headphones, insert the plug into the PHONES jack eee T iesophonee [Note To get the maximum performance from your ‘A-70, we recommend that you use a stereo amp, et If your sound system is mono, pease connect the ‘output cable to the LIMONO jack 5. After connecting the AC cord to the A-70, pg the other end into» power outlet Turning the power on 1. Before turning onthe power, please confirm the folowing Al peripheral devices must be properly connected, + The [TOTAL] Volume sider ofthe 70 aswell asthe volume of any amplifier or mixer tht is connected is turned down completely. 2. Press the power switch on the rear panel of the rer) In order to protect the internal circuits, please refiain from paying immediately after turning the power on. 3. Turn on the power to any amplifiers you have con nected. 104. (A-70 with Voice Expansion Board!) Playa few notes on the A-70's Keyboard and adjust the internal ‘olume with {INT] Volume sider. You will have to set [TOTAL] Volume slider frst. 5. Set the desired volume on the amplifier ete as ‘well as on the externa instruments you arecontrl- ling. "Note: For more deals about [TOTAL] Volume, please refer to "Volume (“Patch Mix)" on page 53 [Note Se"Listening tothe Demo Songs” on page 49 Ifyou installed a Voice Expansion Board and wish to listen to the demo, ‘Turning the power off ‘When turing off the power, rt make sue the vl- lume ofthe A70 i turned completely down Sitch ‘off your gear inthe following order: 4. Tum ofthe power to connected amps or miners 2. Switch off the external MIDI instruments 43. Turn off the power tothe A-70. an "Ones Mana 4. Working with the A-70 4.1 Performance or Manual mode? “The A-70 provides 64 memories where you ca store complete sets of vetngs. Peformance mode i ato ‘matclly selected when you switch on your A-70. To return to Performance mode from another mode, pressthe button in the FUNCTION pad (tothe right ‘ofthe ipl) whose indicator light, and youre there ‘Use the Data Entry [DECV/IINC} buttons, the DATA ENTRY slider, or the numeric keypad to select the desired Performance memory. IF you prefer type in the number, use the numeri keypad and confirm by pressing [ENTER], [Note See also “Five modes" on page 25 for details about Performance mode. ‘There is ato 2"bonus” memory, called Manual mode (known as Panel Settings’ "Tone ManvalPatch ‘Manual’ or something to that effect on certain syn- thesizers/modules). Select Manual whenever you sed to make frequent adjustments to your settings bt can't afford to lose them (because the clock is ticking) Ifyou modify the settings of a Performance ‘without saving the, they wil be erased when you soitch off the A-70 or select another Performance ‘Manual mode is completely separate fom the Perfor- ‘manee mode: it does not use an edit bute, so that selecting other Performances will not replace the con- tents ofthe Manual mode. ‘The Manual settings ae saved automatically and pre served incase ofa power flue, At the end ofthe session, you can still decide to save the Maral set- tings toa regular Performance memory (which may be necesary because the artist atks you to also do the tour) ‘Same functionality asin Performance mode, * Changes are saved automatically and immediately take effect. Ths can be dangerous, so be sure to save the important Manual stings to a “regular” Perfor ‘mance memory. 4. Press the Function [MANUAL] button, and check cee isplay looks like this we haw er You can switch between Manual and Performance modes without ersing the Manual settings, 2. Press Function [MANUAL] gain to retur to Per- formance mode Initializing the Manual memory may be useful at times to start fom sratch because doing ois faster than disabling all settings you do not need. Here's how: 4. Press the Function [UTILITY] button tice in rapid succession (thsiscalled double-clicking), [Note Be sure to really double-click the (UTILITY) button. The function addres inthe let (3-character) lisplay must start blinking - not one of the ments ‘options inthe right display 2 Press [4 [2] [ENTER] on the numeric keypad U42 Tait Manual Pert INEPTAL DATA*Man 3. Press [ENTER] twice to confirm the question (anual Perf Init CINITIALIZE> Sure?) 4,2 Controlling external MIDI instruments ‘The A-70 provides ejght “zones” In away, these zones are identical to the "Pats" of « mulitimbral module (uch asthe Roland JV-2080) because they ae com. pletely separate from one another. ‘That may seem surprising because there i only one keyboard and one (impressive) se of controles. But you can program up to eight spits ("key ranges") and assign a different MIDI channel to each keyboard zone (hence the name zone). ‘The zones are called EXT AD (external) and INT ‘A=D (internal) Dont let the INT fool yous these ‘zones are just s “external” asthe EXT zones, withthe additional advantage tat they can be linked to an optional Voice Expansion Board ~ and sll commu- nicate with the outside world if you lik. Thus, you an control upto 4 (internal) +4 (external) = 8 instruments(MIDI channels a any given moment. ‘And by “control” we rally mean jut that because the ‘4-70 an transmit all MIDI messages known to man, See Connections” on page 10 for how te connect your MIDI gear and mixer/amplifer. PARAMETER SELECT functions Before showing you some basic functions of your A-T0 there is something you need to know, Every button inthe PARAMETER SELECT pad has two 12names: one for EXT (when you press Destination EXT) and one for INT (Destinations (INT). Please ignore the INT names if your A-70 doesnot contain ‘Voice Expansion Board, In that cas, only the EXT functions are available and apply to both the internal and external zones PARAMETER SELECT functions when no Voice Expansion Board has been installed With the exception ofthe parameters assigned to the top-row PARAMETER SELECT buttons ((MIDI (CH), [TRANSPOSE], [KEY RANGE], and [VELO CCURVE)) whore settings apply more to the A-70 ftzelf than the external instruments being controlled, the PARAMETER SELECT functions allow you 0 override the settings store inthe external instr ment (such a8 selecting a diferent volume value, for example). That is why you have the option of decid- ing not 10 modify them. If you'r happy withthe Vol- ume, Pan, Reverb Send, et. values of the sounds you are controlling, press the [OFF] button. The OFF message then replaces the last value you set. To return to that value, press [OFF] again ‘MIDI OUTPUT. ‘The MIDI OUTPUT switches lt you turn the A-70s corresponding MIDI OUTputs on and off When ‘switched ff, a MIDI OUTput no longer transmits MIDI messages. MIDI communication between the ‘AO and the external instruments can only take place if the indicator ofthe MIDI OUTPUT button whose ‘number correspond tothe MIDI OUT connector you To activate ust one MIDI OUTput, while switching ofall others, double-click the corresponding switch Double-clicking the switch again returns the settings to their previous state (as long as no other MIDI (OUTPUT switeh as been pressed since you double licked the First on). ‘The status ofthe switches is automatically saved asa System setting (nor as a Performance siting). and remains in memory even after the power is switched of Note: Even if MIDI OUTPUT switch is turned off ‘while you are playing, the sound currently being played will ot be cut of. [Note: You canals program which MIDI OUTputs can be used by each zone Se “Zone-to-MIDI OUT. assignments" on page 31 Setting MIDI channels for the zones ‘The MIDI channel assignments for the INT and EXT zones ate the most important parameters a8 the ‘MIDI channel determines which external instrument ‘or mlitimbral Part can be controlled, With afew exceptions, all parameter assignments are related to the MIDI channels you are using channel messages), ‘The relationship between zones and connected devices is as follows: EX ATA WO cra “EXTINT WD an! 7— INTC MIDI DI anne [Note: For more about external MIDI equipment, please consult the user's manual included with each device. {In Performance or Manual mode, press DESTINA- TIONS [EXT or [INT], followed by Parameter Select [MDI CH}, fara If you press [INT] while the A-70 contine a Voice Expansion Board, ue the CURSOR W button to call, ‘up the MIDI Channel page 2. Use the CURSOR / buttons to selet the zone ‘whose MIDI channel you want to st. 3. Enter the desired value with the DATA ENTRY pad (see page 25 for details) or the PALETTE slider assigned tothe desired zone. (Note: Ifa VE-RD! is istalled its Parts receive on the MIDI channel you set using [MIDI CH]. When you take advantage of the MIDI INI (Remote) connector ‘or disconnect the Voice Expansion Board using, 13‘V-Exp Local Control, however, channe-to-Expansion Part assignments ae as follows: Part I= RX channe! 1, Part 2= RX channel 2, Part 3= RX channel 3, Part 4 RX channel 4. By"RX channel” we mean the receive channel ofthe Expansion Board's Parts when they are being controlled va the MIDI INI connec tor In that case, the MIDI CH value of the internal 2ones is only used for transmission purposes. See "Using MIDI IN1 for external input (Remmote)” on age 32 for det Controlling and layering MIDI channels (ne of he advantages of the A70 i thet you donot need to we all tones ll the time. You canals we just on one i you ik, though any combination of {wo oF more zone is posse. 1. Double-ick the Zone [EXT A] button. Is india tor lights, whe the indicators ofthe resining ZZONE batons go dark (assuming they wer Ii). s 2. Play afew notes on the keyboard ‘Yu should now hear the sound ofthe MIDI instru- ‘eni/multtimbral part thet receives on MIDI chan rel I (or the channel you asigned to EXT A). 3. To control another MIDI instrument/multitimbral part switch off [EXT A] and activate another EXT button, You could double-click that buton to switch off EXT A] while switching onthe selected zone. ‘Note: After installing a Voice Expansion Board and. Inializing the A-70, INT A~D no longer transmit ‘their MIDI messages to the MIDI OUTputs See“INT zones and the outside (MIDI) world” on page 32 for hhow to change that 4. To stack (“layer”) instruments/mulitimbral parts, switch on two or more EXT or INT buttons. Adjusting the volume of external MIDI instruments Before stating to change the volume via MIDI, you should st the desired volume on the amplifier mixer and MIDI instruments (using ther volume knob). Setting the volume via MIDI usualy only allows you to reduce (or equal) the volume ofthe receiving instruments. You en thus never go past their mart ‘output volume setting. So be sure to set those physi cal control to suitable level If there is no sound, please check the following + Thy moving [TOTAL] Volume. (Check the receive channels of the external MIDL instruments) against the zone settings. For details about [TOTAL] Volume, please see"Vol- lume ("Patch Mix)" on page 53 + [INT] Volume does not affect external MIDI equip- ment. It is used for setting the volume ofa Voice Expansion Bost + Check whether the MIDI OUTPUT indicator ofthe MIDI OUT connector you are using lights (Example: if the external equipment is connected to MIDI OUT the indicator ofthe [OUT 1] button mus light) 14an — eee 4,3 Main control functions ‘Adding expression ‘The A-70 is equipped with many contoles whose function depends on which parameter you assign to them. Asa matter of fat, you can program (and store) diferent assignments for evry Performance of Your A-70.On the other hand, not al assignable Parameters may be available onthe external MIDI instruments. tis therefore important to put the ‘manus ofthe instruments you wish o control next to your A-70 and check whether the eeceivnginstru- zment aceps the messages you wish to transmit. ‘Most modules ae equiped with a number of MIDI filters that must be disabled if you wish to take advantage ofthe A-70' potenti Lets havea look atthe most obvious (and therefore factory-set) performance functions: Pitch Bend “There are to way of temporarily lowering or rising the pitch of the notes you play (very effective for brass sounds, for example): 1. Turn the BENDER/ MODULATION lever towards the right to bend the notes you are playing upwards, ‘or tothe lft to lower the pitch. Release the lever to retora to the standard pitch. 2. Push WHEELI away fom you to rise the pitch, land turn it towards you to lower the pitch. = i Modulation: adding vibrato “Modulation can also be applied in (test) two ways. 4, Pash the BENDER/MODULATION lever away fom you to increas vibrato. Release ito return to the"aandard sound” 2. Rotate WHEEL? away fom to increase the vibrato, Return tots minimum poston to remove the sandal vibrato [Note WHEEL2 des not return to ite origin when you release it Depending on the seting of the CC Ree eri3) parameter (se page 4), the CCOL message may (or may net) be reset 0 0 WREDEEr You Select another Performance ~regardles ofthe pos thon of WHEEL? By moving the BENDER/MODULATION lever aay fiom you and simultaneously corning it let or right, you can get both effets, pitch bend and modulation, Sustain (Hold) pedal ‘Connect a pedal switch (an optional DP-6 ar DP-2) tothe HOLD jack onthe rear panel. Play afew notes and pres the pedal switch before releasing the keys. “Those notes aswell ar all subsequently played notes, will be sustained until you lt go ofthe pedal switch Transposing the keyboard “The A-70 provides two transpose functions ne that plies tothe entre keyboard and another one that an be set for each zone individually Here's how to transpose the entire keyboard ote: See als "Global Transpo interval and ta- tus) on page 36 for addtional information, 4.Pres the Function [EDIT] button, flowed bythe Control [TRANSPOSE] butoo. 2. Use the Data Entry [DEC}/[INC} buttons to set the desired transposition. Not: Simultaneously press [DEC] and [INC] to ‘quickly return to the original sting (*0" no transpo~ sion). ‘Example:"+7" equals fifth and allows you to ply in Gy while what you hear is actually in G. 23. Press (EDIT] (indicator must go out) to return to Performance mode ‘You have just st the desired transposition interval but you won't hear the change until you switch on the Transpose function: 4, Press [TRANSPOSE] (indicator must ight) to ‘ranspote the keyboard Press it once more to switch ‘off the Transpose function. “This Trangpose function applies to all zones. which is wiy we all it Global Transpo (or Global Trp). See “Setting the transposition of each zone (TRANS- POSE)” on page 18 for how to transpose each zone individually 45[Note:The Global Te setting is saved automaticaly and not linked to any particular Performance (itis a ‘System parameter). You will have to changeit using the above procedure every time you need a different transpose interval ~ and that interval will apply to all Performances Aftertouch ‘Another way of altering the sound i by pressing a key even further down after playing a note. Afr. touch is usually used to modulate the notes in vari- ous ways (add vibrato, change the volume, et) and doesnot allow you to “switeh” between two sounds. ‘See the manual of the external instrument being €00- trolled for which parameters can be controlled using Afiertuch, ‘Monophonic playing Temay be uefa at times to prevent the keyboard fom sending more than one noe-on command at anyone ine. This usualy ast the relsm of sex or wind instrument solos. Besides playing in Mono mode allows you to use some ypc synthesizer techniques (ceep one ky depreied while brily Pressing various other in succesion so that the notes alternate between your “root” and the newly played notes)The [MONO] button could be pat to good use wen contolig a Roland JP-8000, for example This butions is "assignable You can thus hve it per- form a iferen function (ee "Functions fr asia ble controllers on page 38) Portamento ‘The effect whereby the pitch glides smoothly from, ‘one note tothe net isclled Portarsento, When com: bined withthe Mono function, an effect resembling bowed sounds (violin, etc) can be produced 1. Press the [PORTAMENTO] button to switch the Portament effect on or off 2 Use the Palette [PORT TIME] slider to change the speed at which one note lids to the nex ‘Doing so will change the Portamento Time value of, all zones that are active at that ime. [IIK: ‘Note:The statuses ofthe [MONO] and {PORTA. MENTO} buttons are not part ofthe Peformance Parameters. If you select another Performance afer them on, their indicators remain it yet neither the Mono nor the Fortamento effects pple to the new Performance. You will have to switch them off and on again. This isthe same as for the WHEEL? controller. However, you can change that with "To OC reset or not to CC reset” on page “4 Breath Control & “manual” Aftertouch and expression ‘The A-70's PALETTE sliders can be used to control various functions You can change thei asignents, hich is probably what yu wil do for the AFTER ‘TCH and EXPRESS sliders they duplicate the func tions of other controllers (keyboard ae fot con- teller). See" Functions for assignable controllers” on age 35 fr how to change the asignments, ‘When used while no DESTINATIONS button [EXT] or {INT}, or the [EDIT] button ight thee sliders control the signed function of lacie zone Here'san exmple:f the Zone [INT A], [EXT B} and {EXT D} indicators light the PALETTE sliders apply toall thre of them See sso “PALETTE sliders" on age 2 ‘The BREATH side allows you to change the attack, ‘lume and toe (depend onthe settings ofthe ‘ectving instrument). Breath Control messages are yet another way of temporary altering the volume and brighness in much the sre way as velocity or ‘Atrtoich Originally conceived for an optional mouthpiece ‘Breath Contra messages wer intended fr enhanc ingbras and woodwind parts. On the A70 the MIDI message (CC02) sil there, but you cannot tse the mouthpiece as there fo connector. Like mest other contollers the BREATH sider can ao perform other functions (you could astga io the Reve Send Level, C31, for example) AFTER TCH allows you to teansmit ARertouch mes- sages. This sider ths duplicates the keyboard’ Aer touch, The latte is probably more convenient. But there ilo this lider and you can ate i whenever you need precise control over the Afertouch value You wish to send, Try moving the AFTER TCH ser —_—_ 16