Basic Operation Of The Rs-50; Switching The Mode; Patch Mode; Performance Mode - Roland RS-50 Owner's Manual

Basic operation of the RS-50

Switching the mode

The RS-50 has numerous functions, and these functions are
organized into the following two modes. The operation of the sound
generator and the screens that appear in the display will differ
depending on the mode.

Patch mode

You will use this mode when you want to play the keyboard in a
band or a solo performance.
When you turn on the power, the RS-50 will start up in Patch mode.
From other modes, you can press [PATCH] to enter this mode.
All of the three built-in effects processors are used only for the patch
you are playing.
In Patch mode you can select and edit patches, and create user
patches.
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Performance mode

In this mode, you can simultaneously play different sounds on
sixteen parts. After turning on the power, press [PERFORM] to select
this mode. The three built-in effects processors are used in common
by the patches of each part.
You can create up to 8 user performances.
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Editing parameters

On the RS-50, the numerous parameters are organized into pages so
that they can be displayed efficiently within the display. To select a
parameter, move to the appropriate page. The underlined area
(cursor) in the screen will blink to indicate that you may edit that
value.
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Basic procedure

The basic procedure for editing a parameter is to use PAGE/
CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to move between pages, and use VALUE [-]/
[+] to modify the value in the page.
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In cases where there are numerous pages, pages of related content
are organized into groups. When editing such parameters, you can
hold down [SHIFT] and use PAGE/CURSOR [
the previous or next group.
When using PAGE/CURSOR [
can make the value change more rapidly by holding down one
button while you press the other button. Or, if you hold down
[SHIFT] while using these buttons, the value will change in
larger steps, or you can move between sound category groups
(p. 55).
PAGE/CURSOR [ ]/[
between pages if you continue holding them down. In some
cases, you will automatically stop at the beginning of the group.

Executing a command

If [ENT] is indicated in the upper right of the display, you can
execute the command you have selected by pressing [ENTER].
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In the example above, pressing [ENTER] executes the Patch
Parameter copy (p. 49).
cursor
]/[ ] to jump to
]/[ ] or VALUE [-]/[+], you
] will move you more rapidly