=Roland: Owner's Manual+ rae i { | dstitney ma hun iovetages a eo sagtymtg, | og sor beset ssrceranuk ee —— | ‘Eemeces: “giseermcrmoss rovansa Se neeg || timemiiewremn Eemamne “Geese | sae SEES gee | eae | eeeiremons | MAROMTUS! keer ER opi Rueseese Elton a ‘“Qeieirie cronies ctor te See iste GROUNDING INSTRUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS | WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTH: GROUNDED. ee Copyright © 1989 by ROLAND. CORPORATION All gine reserved. No cart of this publication may be reproduced in‘Thank you for purchasing the Roland MIDI Controller A-80. ‘The A-80can contro! the connected MID! devices, e.g. a sound module, effect unit. sequencer, remote keyboard, as “a system”, allowing you to program various combinations of those devices forlive performance. ‘To make the best use of the A-80, read this manual carefully The A-80cantransmitvarious MIDI messages, but these messages may not function properly if the receiver unit cannct receive them. Read the ‘owner's manual of the receiver unit and the separate booklet “Guide Book for MIDI" together with this manual. For Canada CLASS B NOTICE “Tis cial apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits or raco noise emissions set out inthe Rade Inererance Feguatons o! te Canacian Deparment of Comspunicaions CLASSE B avis (Cot appares numérique ne depasse pas es ites do a classe B au niveau das émssions oo Brus radio@ectiques nee ans we Fégement des sgnaixparasos par le misiore canasien dns Commanicabons IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply© @ The appropriate power supply for this unit is ‘shown on its name plate.Please make sure that the line voltage in your country meets the requirement. © Do not use the same socket used for any noise ‘generating device (such as a motor or variable lighting system.) @ Make sure that the unit is tumed off before ‘connecting the power plug to the AC socket. @ Please be sure to connect the power cord to the ‘AC socket on this unit before connecting the power plug to the walll socket. @ When disconnecting the power plug from the socket, do not pull the cord but hold the plug to avoid damaging the cord. @ Avoid damaging the power cord, @ If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the cord from the socket. @ Itisnormal or this unittobecome hot while being operated. @ check with your local Roland dealer it you wish 10 use this unit in another country. @ Disconnect the AC cord immediately in the event of an electrical storm. @ Bofore setting up this unit with other MIDI devices, turn this unit along with all other units off. @ Be sure to connect the MIDI cables securoly. © ifthe MiDIcableis disconnected whilethe keyboard is being played,various troubles will occur (e.g. the note may continue to sound). © This unit may not operate correctly if turned on ly after being turned off. fthishappens, simply turn it off a few seconds later,turn it on again. immedia © To avoid the risk of electric shock, donot perform anyservicing, referall servicing toqualifiedservice personnel,Room Location > @Avoid using this device in excessive heat or ‘conditions, or where it may be affected by direct sunlight or dust and avoid places subject, to high vibration. hui @ Operating the unit near @ neon light, fluorescent lamp, TV or CRT Display, may cause noise interference. ffso,changethe angie orthe position of the unit. (© Operating this unit near a TV or radio may cause picture ornoise interference. tthishappens, move the unit away from these instruments. © Do not place or drop anything heavy on the main unit or its power cord. Cleaning Care @Use a soft dry cloth for dusting, To remove fingerprints or dulling film, useasoftcloth slightly dampened with water and a lite mild detergent. Immediately wipe dry with a softcioth. Donotuse solvents, such as paint thinners. Memory Back Up System (© This unit features a memory back-up system that retainsthe dataeven afterswitchedoff. The battery that supportes the back-up circuit should be replaced every five years. Callthe Roland service station for a battery replacement. ‘+ Thefirst replacement may be raquired before five years, depending on how much time had passed before you purchased the unit.) @Although we do our utmost to protect your data during repairs, working on the memory itself or on @ related area, sometimes, especially when some of your important data may be lost. Keep 3 separate record of all the data that you consider Important. This can be done by saving it into the Memory Card (M-256D,E) or by writing it down on a sheet of paper. © Others © @Adjust the volume control to a level that will not disturb the neighborhood, especially at night when sounds can travel over a lang distance. @D0 not allow fluid or foreign matter, such as water, beverages, coins,sand, wires, to enter the A80. @Donotexamine or modify the nternalcomponents or circuitry. Electrical shocks or damage may result. © Do not subject this unitto strong shocks, or move it while the power is on. @if this unit fails to operate correctly, turn it off immediately and contact your local Roland dealer. @Never push or hit the display.reing “uogieuez ead m8) sions nanqmver — i ean cow / umn eeuewneut | | | wena ete | ceewounpionog sane opus TI oie ae Se ent | eee piel oo pap 0 7 [i= feeaueee gas = = Roland ABO ise Es [ | y | Ea crmsoo dP Emre — ; at ‘aa NaN INE OS joueg 180) apa ajar pug 2h js WB oP ON of | ene tac nto | NOLLdIY9S3d TANVdi CONNECTIONS Socket Layout on the rear of the unit MIDI Sound Module [ SS”*~*~*S*«MMIOE Sequencer | MID Keyboare Controller re ae eae (eset "| cx) ese weno | ‘MIDIIN ae Cees a: see MID! IW [MiDi|MiDt IN? our MDT input Selector (MPU-104) tebe eso orem @ Control Pedal Sockets Eve VS ‘The 4 conttol pedal sockets may be connectod to either DP-2 foot switches or EV-6 foot volume pedalsloptional Any combination of foot switches end volume pedals may be used. Aciferent function Ean be assigned to cach socket and controlled using the podole or switches, @ Patch Shift Sockets(DOWN/UP} ‘Those may be connected to DP-2 optional foot switches. They may be used to step Patches or anything controlled by the UP DOWN cursor keys. @ MIDIING ‘The MIDIIN 1 maybe connectadto a sequencer such as an MC-600. An exact copy of the MIDIIN 1 is ouput at the MIDI THRU or MIDI OUT. @ MIDI IN 2(Remote) MIDI IN 2;REMOTE) MIDI IN may be connected to an external keyboard such as the AXIS-1, The MID! messages sentto the Remote MIDI socket are always received in OMNI ON modelthat receives allthe MIDI channel messages), therefore the messages of the MiDi channel currently set andthe real-time messages, from the keyboard are ignored. © Mp1 THRU ‘The exact copy of the signal fed into the MIDI IN 1 is sent out through this connector. ® MDI OUTS(1, 2, 3 and 4) ‘These sockets are connected to the MIDI Inputs of the user sound module and/or sequencer, etc.The purpose of this manual The structure of this manual This owner's manual consists ofthe following four sections: Outline of the A-80 ‘This explains sbout the basic structure and functions of the A-80. You ean roughly grasp the overall functions and the control buttons of the A-80 before going into each operation. Performance Course This section explains about the main procedures in the Playing mode. In each item, an example is shown for you to experiment Editing Course ‘You can write various functions or programs in the A-0 and call any of them later by the flick of a button. Inthe Advanced Course, such functions and pragrams (in the Editing mode) are expiained respectively. Reference + Troubleshooting... “This explaines how to resolve various troubles of the A-60, such as ne sound is produced. rious Charis are provided to use the A-80 effectively. “This helps you find the relevant page. + Appendix Tables + Functional index... Indication for Buttons/Keys + Indication such as or [PATCH] means e button or key on the front panel of the unit. Parc cor. 7 TE parox poton EDIT button + Reversedindication such es or ‘means a menu key for menu selection on the display. ooo oa Treen ney Et manu keyMCONTENTS Important Notes nn Panel Description... Connections .. The purpose of this manual Outline of the A-80 [1]Features...... 10 [2]Basi Concept of the A-80......11 2, Definition of ZONE b. Definition of PATCH .. «Definition of CHAIN: 4. The A-80'e buttons, keys and sliders. 13 Performance Functions... 18 f. Memory Capabi _ 18 [3]Menu Map and interconnection system....... 19 ‘a, Roland Menu .. b. View : 20 Patch Catalog Chain Catalog . Utilities Performance Course [1]Performance Play 1 Power-up 2.PATCH selection ..-. S.CHAIN Selection .. 4.Send PROGRAM CHANGE. 5.Send PROGRAM CHANGE 07 B ZONE se B.ZONE SOLOIMUTE wenenenenr 7.OUTPUT socket SOLO/MUTE .. Send SONG select S.ALL NOTE OFF(PANIC button} Editing Course TJEDITING ‘Memory Protect ON/OFF 2.Edit ON/OFF CC 35 4.Copy. 7 38 8. Procedure to Copy @ Patch b, Procedure to Copy a Chain [2]PATCHES...... eee 3B Patch Catalog on 38 2.View 38 2. Patch Name... 38 b. System Exclusive ¢. Effect Device Program Changes... 2zZone.. 2a, Selecting Zones Zone position :. MIDI Channel. Transpase 6, Velocity Curve rene f. Aftertouch Curve Extra Ment snes Zone Program Change i. Zone Volume |. Zone Modulation. , Pitch Bend On/O#t |. Switeh Controller Definition .. 1m, Slider Controller Definition... 1, Foot Convoliar Definition 4.Channet ‘2, MIDI Channel Catalog b. Editing the Channel Name.[3]CHAINS.... 66 1.Chain Cat—lOg enn 2. Edit CHAIN Name/Comment . 87 b. Edit Chain Links... nee 2. Play Chain eB 14] EDIT MIDI OPTIONG..............70 1. Program Change Receh Channel ON/OFF 2. Active Sensing ON/OFF, 3. ALL Notes Off ON/OFF 4, Exclusive Receive ON/OFF [5JUTILITIES ....... 1, LOAD 1, Loading A-80 memory from RAM CARD. 2, SAVE.. 28. Saving 4-80 memory 10 RAM CARD eens b. Editing RAM Card Name.. 3,Data Transfer via MID! ... 2. Data Transfer to a MIDI ssoquencer. (Bulk Dump) .. bb Data Transfer from a MIDI sequencer. (BUIk LO8d) ornsnnnsnanneTT [6]Default Settings 78 Reference [1]Troubleshooting, [2]Appendix Tables... Roland Exclusive Messages MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation Chert Specifications.. INDEX... 80 so BB. 89 95 98Outline of the A-80 [1] Features 2} Basic Concept of the A-80 [3] Menu Map and intercon[1] Features ‘TheA-80 controls upto 4 MID! sound sources and MiDi effect devices atthe same time from the A-80's own keyboard end assignable keyboard controllers. (@ Patch and Chain © 4.00 exclusive data @ zone @ Keyboard @ M101 Outputs @ MDI inputs @ Sequencer control (@ Pitch Bond/Modutation control @Controliers @ LCD display @ The Roland menu key (© Panic button 10 APtch is» memorized keyboard setup, and the A-80 can store up to 6¢ different Patches. A Chain is up to 32 Patches linked together, and upto 32 differet Chains can be stored. Data in the A-80's memory can be stored on an optional memory card or ia MIDI Exclusive in an external sequencer, and is compatible with the ABO. Azone is an ares defined on the A-80's keyboard. There are 4 zones en the A-B0's keyboard.(Any zane can overlap any other zone'skey range.) Each zone may have different settings for independent remote control over an external MIDI device. ‘Tho 88 note keyboard is sensitive to the pressure of individual keystVelocity, and Polyphonic Aftertouch). 4 MIDI outputs may be muted during performance without fear of hanging notes. ‘Two MIDI Inputs; MIDI IN + and MIDI IN 2(REMOTE), are provided. “The A-80 can mix the MIDI data of the A-B0 with the performance data from a sequencer and sends it from any MIDI output sockets. Also, the Song Select, Start/Stop from a sequencer (or rhythm machine) can be ‘controlled from its front panel buttons. For the control of Pitch Send/Modulation, both lever and wheel type are provided. ‘The A-80 features three types of controllers which may be assigned to any MIDI contro! messages; 4 slider type controllers and button type controllers on the front panel, and 4 foot controllers (control pedal sockets) on the rear panel. Controller assignment will create subtie nuance during live performance. Alerge LCD display(back-lt) is easy to view. You may make the display show graphic display of parameters for quicker and more accurate editing. ‘The MSE menu key allows you to return to the Roland Menu (initial display) from any editing display, so that you can quickly access. the menu you want. ‘The Panic button will resolve hanging notes during performance.[2] Basic Concept of the A-80 “The A-80 is organized as in the following figure. com on) = oureut == SOLO/MUTE = Yv = : ae = {| zone! = r c | — meaD1 merge. Loy = - = \ = zone => sotormure = ‘The data from the MIDI IN 2 is merged with the output of the A-80's keyboard. These notes and contro! ‘changes are then assigned to MIDI channels depending on the current zone definitions. i.e. They are "zoned" + TheMIDI meseages sent to the MIDIIN2(Remote) are always.eceived in OMNI ON mode(that receives allthe MIDI channel messages), the original MIDI channel end the real-time messages from the connected keyboard are “+ aftertouch, velocity and corrtrollar assignment, ete ean be Independent set as well as the MIDI channel for each + Each outputiA, B,C or D) ins zone can be muted during performancetzZone Solo/Mute function) ‘The zoned date is then merged with that from NAIDIIN 1. + an exact copy of MIDI messages input to MIDIIN 1 is output through MIDI THRU or MIDI OUT. ‘The merged data is then sent through the & MIDI output sockets. + Each output socket sends the same MIDI deta, “+ Each MIDI output can be mutadiOutput Sole/Mure funetion) ”a. Definition of ZONE Azoneis en area defined on the A-80's keyboard. There are fourzones onthe A-B0's keyboard, Any zones can overlap any other zone's key range as shown below in fig A, Band C. Each zone has a different MIDI channel, and may have different Velocity curve, Aftertouch curve and Controller definitions, which allows 8 high level ensemble performance. Each zone also contains a Program Chenge number, Volume message and Modulation message that is output when the zone becomes active, The Piteh Bender and Wheels may be turned off Independently for each zone. Zones may be muted in the same manner ase channel on an audio mixer may be muted. fig A fig fig ¢ TTT CATT TIATTTATNAN P| | oe b. Definition of PATCH ‘Patch is memorized keyboard setup that contains 4 ZONES. It also contains the mute state of the MIDI ‘output sockets and up to 4 effector program changes, The A-80.can store upto 64 different Patches. When ‘patch is selected, the setup information contained within its 4 ZONESithe program changes, volume and ‘modulation messages) is output, and the keyboard is “zoned” as programmed. It may also, optionaly contain system exclusive that will be dumpedito a sound module, ete) when the patch is selected. ‘+See the Outline of the A-80's Patch provided. ;: Definition of CHAIN use of complicated setups in AChain is up to 32 Patches linked together, in any order, to allow simpli ‘a performance. There are 32 Chains. eg. s2ehains OO ( Ty Te? ]_. [tines re ) L_Paten 2 Porch a6 | ~wPt0 3? Patch 18 Patch 24 wd. The A-80's buttons, keys and sliders Buttons related with the Patch Select buttons Hoo oeSSeeeaop (eh oe ea Grooved) Ee & fae aig i i a co (see ea Gee ee fee ce) &. @Bank buttons (Channel Number buttons when the Channel button is on} Use these buttons for Bank! to 8) or MIDI channel(9 to 16) selection. @Number buttons(Channel Number buttons when the Channel button is on} Use these buttons for selecting @ Voice number(t te 8) or MIDI channal1 to 8) @Group buttons Use these button to select a Voice Group. @Channel buttons Use these buttons to change MIDI channels. ®Chain button Press this button to change the Chain settings. ©Patch burton Press this button to change the Patch, DSong/Zone button In this section, you can use this button to select a song from an external sequencer. Output uttons {In this sect on, pressing this button will output Program Change messages, on the channel specified by use of the channel button, 8