Modifying The Sound In Real Time; D Beam Controller - Roland JUNO-G Owner's Manual

Modifying the Sound in Real Time

You can use the D Beam controller or a control pedal to modify the
sound while you perform.
Here we will explain the procedures and settings for using these
functions in Patch mode. The operations are the same in
Performance mode.

D Beam Controller

The D Beam controller can be used simply by waving your hand
over it. It can be used to apply various effects, depending on the
function that is assigned to it. You can also create effects in which the
sound changes instantaneously, in a way that would not be possible
by operating a knob or the bender lever. On the JUNO-G, the D
Beam controller can be used not only to modify the sounds, but also
to control the pitch of a monophonic (solo) synthesizer sound.
1.
Press either the D BEAM [SOLO SYNTH], [ACTIVE EXPRESS],
or [ASSIGNABLE] button to turn on the D Beam controller.
[SOLO SYNTH]: Lets you use the D Beam as a
monophonic synthesizer.
[ACTIVE EXPRESS]: The D Beam will add the ideal type of
expression for each sound.
[ASSIGNABLE]: Operates the function assigned to the D
Beam controller.
2.
While you play the keyboard to produce sound, place your
hand above the D Beam controller and move it slowly up
and down.
An effect will be applied to the sound, depending on the
function that is assigned to the D Beam controller.
3.
To turn off the D Beam controller, once again press the
button you pressed in step
If Performance mode is selected, the D Beam controller on/off
setting is saved for each performance as part of the performance
settings.
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so the indicator goes out.
The usable range of the D Beam controller
The following diagram shows the usable range of the D Beam
controller. Waving your hand outside this range will produce
no effect.
fig.DBeamRange
The usable range of the D Beam controller will become
extremely small when used under strong direct sunlight.
Please be aware of this when using the D Beam controller
outside.
The sensitivity of the D Beam controller will change depending
on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not
function as you expect, adjust the D Beam Sens parameter as
appropriate for the brightness of your location. Increase this
value will raise the sensitivity (p. 162).
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