Roland REAC R-1000 Reference
Roland REAC R-1000 Reference

Roland REAC R-1000 Reference

48-track recorder / player rs-232c reference version 1.1

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R-1000
48-TRACK RECORDER / PLAYER
RS-232C Reference
Version 1.1
This document describes how you can remote control the R-1000 via RS-232C. For details of the R-1000
itself, please refer to the owner's manual.
This document assumes that you have a general understanding of computers. For details on computer
technology and usage, please refer to other documents.
Please be aware that the contents described in this document are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2011 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
* Roland and REAC are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
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  • Page 1 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. * Roland and REAC are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 2: About The Rs-232C Interface

    Setup About the RS-232C interface RS-232C is a standard serial interface. An explanation of the connections used by the R-1000 is given below. Connector and cable fig.PinRS232C.eps Connector specifications Cable specifications 1 2 3 RS-232C CABLE R-1000 COMPUTER Pin number Signal name RxD (Data In) TxD (Data Out)
  • Page 3 When you power up the R-1000, the communication speed will be set to 115200 bps by default. If you’re using the R-1000 via RS- 232C, you’ll need to set its communication speed to match the setting of the computer. For details on how to set this, download “R-1000 Application Guide“ from the Roland website below and refer to it. http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.net/...
  • Page 4: Overview Of Commands

    Overview of commands The R-1000 and the control computer communicate via commands. There are several types of commands, and you can control the R-1000 by using the command that’s appropriate for your purpose. About commands Single-byte alphanumeric characters are used for commands. In general, the command syntax is an ASCII string consisting of “stx” and “three uppercase letters”...
  • Page 5: Cautions During Use

    Overview of commands Command syntax There are several possible types of syntax for commands (control signals). Type 0: Commands consisting only of a control code “;” is not added to these. They consist only of the control code. <Ex.> ack Type 1: Commands that have no parameters These commands end with “;”.
  • Page 6: Command Details

    Command details Commands sent from the control computer to the R-1000 The following three types of commands are sent from an external device to the R-1000. Control (execution) commands These commands are used to adjust the volume and to make various settings. Request commands These commands are used to check the current state of the R-1000’s settings.
  • Page 7 Command details PTC : Phantom power on/off Function Set the +48 V phantom power on the input channel assigned to a track on or off. Syntax stxPTC:a,b; (command syntax : type 2) a:Track number (T1–T48 = Track 1–48) b:ON/OFF (0=OFF, 1=ON) Example) stxPTC:T1,1;...
  • Page 8 Command details LPC : Panel operation lock/unlock Function Make the setting for locking or unlocking panel operations. The STANDBY button on the front panel can also unlock locked panel operations. Syntax stxLPC:a,b; (command syntax : type 2) a:Lock/Unlock (0 = Unlock, 1 = Lock) b:STANDBY button setting (0 = Unlock, 1 = Lock) Example) stxLPC:1,0;...
  • Page 9: Request Commands

    Command details Request Commands STQ : Request for REC/PLAY/STOP status Function Request status of REC/PLAY/STOP Syntax stxSTQ; (command syntax : type 1) Reply from the R-1000 Syntax stxSTS:a; (command syntax : type 2) a:status -1 Play/Rec is not possible (project is not loaded, HDD is not inserted etc.) 0 Stop 1 Playing 2 Play pause or waiting for sync to start playback...
  • Page 10 Command details PGQ : Request for preamp gain Function Request the pad and preamp gain settings for the input channel assigned to a track. Syntax stxPGQ:a; (command syntax : type 2) a:Track Number (T1–T48 = Track 1–48) Example) stxPGQ:T1; Request the pad and preamp gain settings for the input channel assigned to track 1. Reply from the R-1000 Syntax stxPGS:a,b,c;...
  • Page 11 Command details LPQ : Request for lock status of panel operations Function Request the current lock status of panel operations. Syntax stxLPQ; (command syntax : type 1) Example) stxLPQ; Request the current lock status of panel operations. Reply from the R-1000 Syntax stxLPS:a,b;...
  • Page 12 Command details Details of the reply commands Commands transmitted from the control computer to the R-1000 ack (06H): Active reply Function Transmitted following successful reception. Syntax ack (06H) (Command syntax: type 0) Note This “ack” may be omitted. ERR: Error Function Transmitted when a problem occurred in the control computer in response to a command transmitted by the R-1000.

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