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Roland PC-70 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland
PC-70.
The PC-70 is an easy-to-operate, dedicated keyboard
controller for GS compatible sound modules.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
"USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT
NOTES" (p. 3; p. 6). 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,
Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient
reference.
Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
GS (
) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PC-70. The PC-70 is an easy-to-operate, dedicated keyboard controller for GS compatible sound modules. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”...
  • Page 2 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an autho- rized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: •...
  • Page 4 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. 101b •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    What is the GS Format? ... 7 Main Features... 8 Panel Descriptions ... 9 Power... 10 Setting Up the PC-70 ... 10 Sound Module Setup... 10 Desk Top Music Setup ... 11 Powering Up... 12 Setting the MIDI Channel (MIDI Transmit Channel)... 12 Selecting Sounds on a GS Sound Module (Sending Program Change/Bank Select Messages) ...

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

  • Page 7: About The Pc-70

    About the PC-70 The Roland PC-70 is a MIDI keyboard controller. It does not contain any sound-generating circuitry, since it is designed to provide for the convenient transmission of Program Change and Bank Select messages, as well as a variety of other MIDI messages (such as reverb and chorus information) to an external sound module.

  • Page 8: Main Features

    Makes Desk Top Music (DTM) More Enjoyable The PC-70 is very compact, so it requires only a minimal amount of desktop space. The keyboard is sure to become an invaluable part of any DTM setup, since it can be used for...

  • Page 9: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions fig.Panel.e [1] PITCH / MODULATION Wheels [2] OCTAVE UP / DOWN / STANDARD Buttons [3] MIDI / SELECT Button [4] DISPLAY(LED) [5] DATA ENTRY Slider [6] MIDI CHANNELS (1 to 16) [7] AFTERTOUCH [8] VELOCITY [9] CHORUS LEVEL [10] REVERB LEVEL [11] PANPOT [12] VOLUME...

  • Page 10: Power

    Sound Module Setup Connect between the MIDI OUT connector on the PC-70 and the MIDI IN connector on the sound module. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

  • Page 11: Desk Top Music Setup

    Computer Connected Using the MIDI IN Connector on the Sound Module fig.PC70-MPU.e Computer RS-232C Connector Computer Cable Computer Connector GS Sound Module PC-70 Computer Switch (MIDI) GS Sound Module MIDI OUT MIDI IN PC-70 Computer Switch (Select one that is sutable for your computer.) MIDI IN...

  • Page 12: Powering Up

    To control the sound module, set the MIDI channel the PC-70 will use to transmit on to the same channel the module is using to receive on. If the sound module is multitimbral, set the channel on the PC-70 so it matches the MIDI channel of the Part in the module that you wish to control.

  • Page 13: Selecting Sounds On A Gs Sound Module (Sending Program Change/Bank Select Messages)

    Bank. The Program Number that comes immediately after completes the switch to the desired sound. On the PC-70, these three messages are always sent as one set: • Value of Controller Number 00 (MSB) •...
  • Page 14 The Drum Part (ch. 10) of a GS module does not respond to Bank Select messages. However, if you try to send only a Program Change message from the PC-70, a Bank Select message will end up being transmitted along with it anyway because the data for the last sound specified will have been retained in memory.

  • Page 15: Features Useful When Playing

    [Example] How to select the PC #49 Drum set (ORCHESTRA Set) on the SC-8850: Set the MIDI transmit channel to 10. Press MIDI/SELECT [3] (LED will show “SEL”). Press the G#4 black key (CC 00) [15]. Press the “0” key in the NUMERIC ENTRY section [17]. Press ENTER [19].

  • Page 16: Changing Octaves

    Changing Octaves Using the OCTAVE [2] buttons (UP, DOWN), the soundable range of the keyboard can be shifted up or down by one octave, making it possible to access all of the notes from C0 to C8. Ex.) Shift the Sound Range Up One Octave: OCTAVE UP Press UP in the OCTAVE [2] once;...

  • Page 17: Controlling A Sound Module With The Data Entry Slider

    Channel Aftertouch is a function that lets you alter notes (that have already been played) by applying additional pressure on the keys. The PC-70 can create this Aftertouch effect— simply move the DATA ENTRY slider after Aftertouch has been assigned to it.
  • Page 18 Changing the Velocity Sensitivity: Velocity Whenever a key is pressed on the instrument, the value for velocity will be transmitted along with the note information. The following setting allows you to choose the sensitivity of the response to velocity (range of possible change). fig.VeloCurv.e Slider position: minimum Strength of key touch...
  • Page 19 Changing the Chorus Depth: Chorus Send Level (CC 93) This function allows you to set the Chorus depth for each Part. fig.chorus.e [Procedure] Set the MIDI transmit channel to match that of the desired Part. Press MIDI/SELECT [3] (LED will show “SEL”). Press the A#3 black key (CHORUS LEVEL) [9].
  • Page 20 Setting the Sound Location: Panpot (CC 10) When the module is connected so its sounds are produced in stereo, this parameter determines the stereo placement (L/R) of the individual sounds produced. For the Drum Part (ch. 10), it alters in a relative manner the overall Panpot setting for percussive instruments (the overall orientation of the Drum Part on a GS module).
  • Page 21 Any controller numbered from 0 to 95 (Continuous Controllers) can be assigned. Since the PC-70 isn’t equipped with a display which allows you to monitor data when transmitting it, it is not suited for operations which involve Registered and Non-Registered Parameter Numbers.
  • Page 22 Controllers 96 and above (NRPN/RPN, Channel Mode Messages) Controller No. Control Function 100. 101. 102–120 121–127 fig.controller.e [Procedure] Set the MIDI transmit channel to match that of the desired Part. Press MIDI/SELECT [3] (LED will show “SEL”). Press the F4 white key (CC SELECT) [13]. Select the Controller Number by pressing keys in the NUMERIC ENTRY section [17].

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    As a result, you might not obtain the sound you hoped for. A: Does your computer music application use Program Numbers 0 to 127 for sound selection? Since the PC-70 uses numbers 1 to 128, you may need to add one to the number being selected to obtain the correct sound.
  • Page 24 fig.MIDI-Imp.e...
  • Page 25 fig.MIDI-Imp.e...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Keyboard 49 keys (velocity sensitive) MIDI Control MIDI Channels (1 to 16) Octave Shift (Up, Down, Standard) (Note Numbers 0 to 127) Bender/Modulation Wheel (Modulation On/Off) Data Entry Slider Controller Numbers 00/32 (GS Variation selection) Channel Aftertouch Velocity Chorus Send Level Reverb Send Level Panpot Volume...
  • Page 27 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland/EDIROL Service Center or authorized Roland/EDIROL distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE EGYPT Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E, #02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980 Al Fanny Trading Office TEL: 243 9555 P.O.
  • Page 28 02343089 ’00-6-C4-11SK...

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