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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland D-50 for V-Synth/
VariOS: VC-1. The VC-1 brings Roland's famed D-50 back to life in the form of
the V-Synth/VariOS for an all-hardware simulation.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland D-50 for V-Synth/ VariOS: VC-1. The VC-1 brings Roland’s famed D-50 back to life in the form of the V-Synth/VariOS for an all-hardware simulation. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”...

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    ....................to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an • Protect the unit from strong impact. authorized Roland distributor, as listed on (Do not drop it!) the “Information”...

  • Page 3: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Placement 354a • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temper- ature extremes.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................2 IMPORTANT NOTES ....................3 Introduction ......................6 Using with the V-Synth........9 Panel Descriptions.....................10 Try Out the Sounds....................15 Turning On the Power ............................15 Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds ........................ 16 Viewing Various Information..........................18 Applying Effects to the Sound................19 Applying an Effect by Touching to the Pad .......................
  • Page 5 Using with the VariOS ........89 Panel Description ..................90 VariOS Menu ....................93 Try Out the Sounds .................94 Turning On the Power ............................94 Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds ........................ 95 Applying Effects to the Sound ...............98 Applying Effects by Turning Knobs ........................98 How to Make the Patch Factors..........................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    CD-ROM case. License Agreement This license agreement permits you to use specific software whose copyright is owned by Roland Corporation. You must read this before you open the CD-ROM case. VC-1 Owner’s Manual This is the manual you are holding. It describes how to connect the VC-1 and get it set up, guides you through its basic operation, and offers solutions for some of the problems you may run into.

  • Page 7: Main Features

    Introduction Main Features The VC-1 is a PC card containing the V-Synth/VariOS system program. Just insert the VC-1 in the PC CARD slot of the V-Synth/VariOS, turn on the power, and you are ready to go. The program is automatically loaded from the VC-1, transforming the V-Synth/VariOS into a D-50! Perfect Simulation of the D-50’s Tones! fig.01-01 The VC-1 comes complete with all 64 of the D-50’s preset patches,...
  • Page 8 What is the digital synthesizer: D-50? The D-50, released in 1987, was Roland’s first fully digital synthesizer. Equipped with an LA (Linear Arithmetic Synthesis) format sound generator that combined PCM and subtractive synthesis, it opened the door to countless new sounds for levels of creativity surpassing anything up to that point.

  • Page 9: Using With The V-Synth

    Using with the V-Synth Try Out the Sounds......15 Creating a Patch .........50 Turning On the Power ............15 How to Make the Patch Settings.......... 50 Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds ....... 16 Useful Functions for Editing ..........51 Viewing Various Information ..........18 Editing a Value..............

  • Page 10: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions When using the V-Synth with the VC-1, the actual functions of the V-Synth’s buttons and knobs may not correspond to the functions ascribed to these controls on the V-Synth’s panel. Here is a description of the names and functions in each section of the V-Synth when it is used with the VC-1. Please read this material together with “Panel Descriptions”...
  • Page 11 Panel Descriptions TIME TRIP PAD By touching the pad surface with your finger you can apply a variety of effects to the sound. * The Time Trip effect is not applied. Display Function This will light when you touch the Time Trip Pad. Indicator [TIME TRIP] This switches the Time Trip Pad on and off.
  • Page 12 Panel Descriptions fig.02-01a(FrontPanel10–17) PATCH PALETTE Here you can recall patches. Display Function [NUMBER] (1–8) These buttons let you select patches. You can change the Patch Palette bank by holding down this button and pressing [BANK] [NUMBER] (1–8) [PATCH ASSIGN] Not used with the VC-1. Display This displays information regarding the operation you are performing.
  • Page 13 Panel Descriptions STRUCTURE Switches the various functions on/off. EFFECTS Here you can switch the onboard effects (chorus and reverb) on/off. When an effect is on, the indicator for its button will light. Display Function [MFX] Switches chorus of the UPPER tone on and off. [CHORUS] Switches chorus of the LOWER tone on and off.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.02-02 10 11 12 13 POWER Switch CTRL 1/2 PEDAL Jacks Press to turn the power on/off. (p. 15) You can connect optional expression pedals (EV-5, BOSS FS-5U, etc.) to these jacks. fig.sw-e Power is ON Power is OFF When When...

  • Page 15: Try Out The Sounds

    Try Out the Sounds Turning On the Power 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. fig.03-01e(ConnectionImage) Before hooking anything up, make sure that the power on all of your gear is turned OFF.

  • Page 16: Selecting Patches And Playing Sounds

    Try Out the Sounds Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds The VC-1 comes with a wide range of onboard sounds, including single tones called patches. A Patch is represented by a Patch Bank (Pre1–6, Int1–8), a Bank (1–8) and a Number (1–8). fig.03-03e(PatchBankImage) Patch bank (Pre1–6) Patch bank (Int1–8)
  • Page 17 Try Out the Sounds Selecting Patches with the VALUE dial fig.03-04e(PatchNumber) Make sure the PATCH TOP screen is displayed. If the PATCH Patch number TOP screen—shown right—is not displayed, press [EXIT] once or twice until the PATCH TOP screen appears. Play the keyboard to hear what the selected patch sounds like.

  • Page 18: Viewing Various Information

    Try Out the Sounds Viewing Various Information In the upper right of the screen, touch < >. A pulldown menu appears. In the pulldown menu, touch <INFO>. The Information window appears. fig.08-13 This window shows the following information. The VC-1’s program version Ver.: When you have finished viewing the information, press [EXIT] to close the window.

  • Page 19: Applying Effects To The Sound

    Applying Effects to the Sound The performance controlling functions (we call them factors in this manual) in each Patch can be edited by taking the following procedure. A patch consists of several Factors as show below. fig.05-01e(PatchFactorImage) Tone Tune UPPER Tone Variations of Tone Output Mode...

  • Page 20: Applying An Effect By Passing Over The D Beam

    Applying Effects to the Sound The tone for which the partial balance is to be controlled is selected using the Tone Select button. When you touch the Time Trip pad, the volume balance changes as shown below. Changing the partial balance creates huge changes in the tone, providing very distinctive effects.

  • Page 21: Assigning Parameters To The Controllers

    Applying Effects to the Sound Assigning Parameters to the Controllers You can assign a variety of patch factors (p. 133), tone parameters (p. 134), and other settings to the V- Synth’s complement of controller sections, such as the Time Trip pad, the D Beam Controller, and the OSC1/OSC2 sections.
  • Page 22 Applying Effects to the Sound fig.05-06(LCD_CtrlSetupTTPad) TIME TRIP PAD → table 1 (p. 22) ASSIGNABLE X → table 1 (p. 22) ASSIGNABLE Y fig.05-07(LCD_CtrlSetupDBeam) D BEAM → table 1 (p. 22) ASSIGNABLE L → table 1 (p. 22) ASSIGNABLE R →...
  • Page 23 Applying Effects to the Sound fig.05-09(LCD_CtrlSetupPedal2) PEDAL2 → Off, ToneBal, M-After, M-Mod PEDAL2 Display Functions The VC-1 is NOT Controlled. ToneBal Controls the volume balance of the Upper (Tone Balance) and the Lower Tones. M-After Controls the Aftertouch effect. (Aftertouch) M-Mod Controls the vibrato effect.
  • Page 24 Applying Effects to the Sound LIST (OSC1, OSC2, COSM1, COSM2 and TVA) • Tone Parameters; The Tones (UPPER or LOWER) to be applied are specified with the Tone Select button. • Partial Parameters; The Partials (L1, L2, L3 or L4) to be applied are specified with the Partial Select button.
  • Page 25 Applying Effects to the Sound table 2 You can control the following parameters. Display Parameters Display Parameters Display Parameters LFO3Dely LFO-3 Delay Time TONE PARTIAL TVA (p. 73) PATCH TOP (p. 26) LFO3Sync LFO-3 Sync TVA Levl TVA Level ToneBal Tone Balance TONE COMMON EQ/CHORUS (p.

  • Page 26: How To Make The Patch Factors

    Applying Effects to the Sound How to Make the Patch Factors The Display shows several Factors at a time. If necessary, Scroll up or down the Display to find the Factor to be edited. (Patch Parameters; p. 26) fig.05-12(LCD_PatchEditControl) Access the PATCH TOP Screen. Touch <PATCH EDIT>...
  • Page 27 Applying Effects to the Sound Display Description Upper Tone can be played in 16 voice polyphony WHOLE Both Upper and Lower Tones are played by each key in 8 voices polyphony. DUAL The Split mode divides the keyboard into upper and lower sections, where two different Tones can be played in 8 voices polyphony.

  • Page 28: Control

    Applying Effects to the Sound CONTROL fig.05-15(LCD_PatchEditControl/Bend) Patch Controls determine how the Control Functions actually affect the Upper and the Lower Tones. Bend (Bender Range) This sets the variable range of the pitch change caused by moving the Bender lever fight and left. The variable range set here may result differently depending on the setting of the Tone Parameter Bender Mode (p.

  • Page 29: Output (Output Mode)

    Applying Effects to the Sound OUTPUT (Output Mode) The Output Mode determines how the Tones take on the reverb effect, and how the Tones appear at the outputs. A sound reverberated in an acoustic environment consists of three parts. First, you hear the direct sound as it travels from the source outward.
  • Page 30 Applying Effects to the Sound RevType (Reverb Type) Selects one of the 32-reverb types. Value: 1–32 Display Description Display Description Small Hall Bright Hall Medium Hall Large Cave Large Hall Steel Pan Chapel Delay (248 ms) Delay (338 ms) Small Metal Room Cross Delay (157 ms) Small Room Cross Delay (252 ms)

  • Page 31: Chase

    Applying Effects to the Sound CHASE The Chase Play function makes it possible to output the Lower Tone slightly later than the Upper Tone, which is actually played on the keyboard. This function, however, is only available in Dual or Whole Key Mode.

  • Page 32: Tone Tune

    Applying Effects to the Sound TONE TUNE The relative pitch of the Upper and the Lower Tones can be separately set. By setting slightly different pitches, a detune effect can be obtained. Also, by lowering the pitch of the Upper Tone, and raising the pitch of the Lower Tone, the pitches of the Two Tones can become exactly the same.

  • Page 33: Saving Patches You've Created

    Saving Patches You’ve Created When you edit the settings of a patch, the PATCH TOP screen displays <EDITED> to remind you that the patch’s settings have been modified. If <EDITED> is displayed, you will lose your edited patch settings if you switch to another patch or turn off the power.

  • Page 34: Saving Patches

    Saving Patches You’ve Created Saving Patches Changes you make to sound settings are temporary, and will be lost if you turn off the power or select another sound. If you keep the modified sound, you must save it in the VC-1 (PATCH WRITE). When you perform the save procedure, the data that previously occupied the save destination will be lost.

  • Page 35: Reset To Default Factory Settings

    Saving Patches You’ve Created Reset to Default Factory Settings This restores all data in the VC-1 to the factory-set condition (Factory Reset). If there is important data you’ve created that’s stored in the VC-1, all such data is discarded when a Factory Reset is performed.

  • Page 36: Transferring Patches To And From The D-50/550

    Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 You can use MIDI to transmit patch data (64 patches) saved on your D-50 and receive the data with the VC-1 (V-Synth). This procedure is known as “bulk load.” This is an easy and convenient way to take your own original patches (64 patches) created with the D-50 and use them with the VC-1.

  • Page 37: Transferring Patches To And From The D-50/550

    Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 Transfer the patch from the memory card to the D-50/550 All the 64 Patches data stored on the Memory Card can be loaded to the D-50/550’s internal memory. Using the D-50 [EXIT] Insert the Memory Card (M-256D) into the D-50 Card Slot. Turn the Memory Protect of the D-50 to OFF.

  • Page 38: Transferring Patches From The D-50/550 To The Vc-1

    Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 Transferring Patches from the D-50/550 to the VC-1 * You cannot bulk load data when a patch in the Preset Banks (Pre1 – Pre6) is selected. * The VC-1 display does not change immediately following the bulk load. This is due to the fact that the work area is the bulk load destination (p.

  • Page 39: Saving Transferred Patches With The Vc-1

    Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 Saving Transferred Patches with the VC-1 The transferred patch data (64 patches) will be lost if you turn off the power. Be sure to save the data. fig.04-04(LCD_ModeMenu_DataTrans) Press [MODE] on the VC-1. The MODE MENU window appears. Touch <DATA TRANSFER>.

  • Page 40: Transferring Patches From The Vc-1 To The D-50/550

    Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 Transferring Patches from the VC-1 to the D-50/550 Using the D-50 4-1, 4-2 Use a MIDI cable to connect the V-Synth’s MIDI OUT connector to the D-50’s MIDI IN connector. Set the D-50 and V-Synth to the same MIDI channel (the basic channel; p. 80). Turn the Memory Protect of the D-50 to OFF.
  • Page 41 Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 Using the D-550 Use a MIDI cable to connect the VariOS’s MIDI OUT connector to the D-550’s MIDI IN connector. Set the D-550 and V-Synth to the same MIDI channel (the basic channel; p. 80). Turn the Memory Protect of the D-550 to OFF.

  • Page 42: Copying A Reverb Type

    Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 11. When the data transfer is completed, the D-50’s display shows “Complete.” 12. Press the [EXIT] button on the D-50 to return to the play mode. Copying a Reverb Type In addition to the patches (64 patches), 16 reverb types (17–32 are also saved to the VC-1’s patch banks (Pre 1–6, Int 1–8).
  • Page 43 Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 fig.04-07(LCD_DataTrans_ReverbCopy) Touch <REVERB COPY> in the left of the screen. The REVERB COPY screen appears. Modify the value by either turning the VALUE dial or pressing [INC/+] or [DEC/-]. Source Bank Selects the source Patch Bank of Reverb Type. Value: P1 –...

  • Page 44: Overview Of The Vc-1

    Overview of the VC-1 Memory Structure fig.07-01(MemorySuructure) Temporary Area Patch Patch Patch Write Select Patch Write Bank Save Bulk Load Patch:Int1 Patch:Int1 Patch (64) (64) (64) Int1–Int8 (512) Int1–Int8 (512) Power ON Bulk Dump Wave Wave Wave (128) (128) (100) Work Area Work Area When the VC-1 is inserted in the V-Synth’s PC CARD slot, the system program and patch data is loaded...

  • Page 45: The Basic Concept Of A Tone

    Overview of the VC-1 The Basic Concept of a Tone Throughout the process of programming the D-50, the operation remains simple and logical. You can think of the D-50 having powerful synthesizers built in. Each of these hypothetical synthesizers could behave like a convention analog synthesizer, or a PCM sampled synthesizer. Any combination of two synthesizers can achieve some remarkable cross-modulation effects.
  • Page 46 Overview of the VC-1 PCM sound generator A PCM sound generator provides 128 different PCM sampled sounds (= waveform). fig.07-04(BlockDiagramPCM) PCM Wave Interpolator Memory Pitch Envelope Processor Generator Structure Structure, which is one of the Common Parameters, determines which two of the hypothetical synthesizers (a synthesizer sound generator or a PCM sound generator) are to be used as Partial 1 and Partial 2.
  • Page 47 Overview of the VC-1 Ring Modulator The Ring Modulator multiplies two sounds, creating an unusual and metallic sound that contains complicated harmonics. For instance, two waveforms ( ) are multiplied and waveform is created. This is effective for making metallic sounds. fig.07-07(RingModulatorWave) Patch During live performance, you can easily select a Patch, which is the combination of two Tones (Upper...

  • Page 48: Structure Of Tone Parameters

    Overview of the VC-1 Structure of Tone Parameters Depending on which generators are selected in the Partial Block, greatly different Tone Parameters will be used. Some Tone Parameters used for the Synthesizer sound generators are irrelevant to the PCM generator. In a Structure with Ring modulation, some parameters of Partial 2 are automatically set to those of Partial 1.
  • Page 49 Overview of the VC-1 TVF (Time Variant Filter) This fitter passes lower frequency harmonics and cuts off the higher ones. By changing the cutoff point and the resonance, the waveform changes. Cutoff Frequency This sets the cutoff point. The cutoff point can be controlled by TVF ENV and any LFO (= Common parameter).

  • Page 50: Creating A Patch

    Creating a Patch With the VC-1, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a “parameter.” When you change the values of parameters, you are doing what is referred to as “editing.”...

  • Page 51: Useful Functions For Editing

    Creating a Patch Useful Functions for Editing The VC-1 provides numerous ways in which you can edit your own patches more conveniently. Editing a Value To edit a value, you can use the VALUE dial, [INC/+] or [DEC/-].In each VC-1 screen, you can select a value using the cursor as described earlier, and modify its value.

  • Page 52: Editing With The Panel Controls (Partial Select)

    Creating a Patch Editing with the Panel Controls (Partial Select) You can assign a variety of parameters (such as TVF Resonance or TVA Level) to the knobs and sliders at the right of the front panel for direct, intuitive editing of the parameters. The partials to which the tone parameters assigned to the different knobs and sliders are applied are specified in the PATCH TOP screen or with STRUCTURE [1] at the right of the front panel.

  • Page 53: Copying Tone Settings

    Creating a Patch Copying Tone Settings A Tone from another Patch can be copied to the patch currently selected (Tone Copy). fig.08-05(LCD_Pulldown_ToneCopy) Make sure the PATCH TOP screen is displayed. Touch < > in the upper right of the screen. A pulldown menu appears.

  • Page 54: Copying Parameter Settings

    Creating a Patch Copying Parameter Settings A group of Tone parameters can be copied within a Patch (Parameter Copy). fig.08-06a(LCD_Pulldown_ParamCopy) Make sure the PATCH TOP screen is displayed. Touch < > in the upper right of the screen. A pulldown menu appears.

  • Page 55: Auditioning The Sound Before Editing

    Creating a Patch PARTIAL (Source Partial) If PART-1 or PART-2 is selected in , select the corresponding block. Value: PART-1, PART-2 * When is set to All or COMMON, setting is ignored. Touch <Execute> to execute the copy operation. If you want to cancel without executing, touch <CANCEL>.

  • Page 56: Initializing Patch Settings

    Creating a Patch Initializing Patch Settings Initialize means to return the settings of the currently selected patch to a standard set of values. The Initialize operation will affect only the currently selected patch in temporary area; the patches that are stored in internal memory and work area will not be affected.

  • Page 57: Tone Parameters

    Tone Parameters Common Parameters fig.09-01(LCD_Structure) (p. 57) <Struct>: <P-ENV>: (p. 58) (p. 60) <LFO>: <EQ/CHORUS>: (p. 61) Structure Struct (Structure Number) Select one of the following seven Structures. Value: 1–7 Number Partial 1 Partial 2 Combination of two Partials Mixture of Partial 1 and partial 2. Mixture of Partial 1 and ring-modulation.

  • Page 58: P-Env (Pitch Envelope)

    Tone Parameters P-ENV (Pitch Envelope) P-ENV Edit (Envelope) fig.09-09(LCD_P-ENV_PEnvEdit) Velo (Velocity Range) Sets the maximum effect of the velocity that controls the pitch of the P-ENV. At higher values, the keyboard velocity has a greater, effect on the envelope. Value: 0–2 fig.09-10(TimeKeyFollow) TKF (Keyfollow (Time)) Sets the time of the P-ENV depending on the key played.
  • Page 59 Tone Parameters fig.09-12(LCD_P-ENV/Time) T1 (Time 1) Sets the time needed from point 0 (the moment the key is pressed) to point 1. Value: 0–50 T2 (Time 2) Sets the time needed from point 1 to point 2. Value: 0–50 T3 (Time 3) Sets the time needed from point 2 to point 3.

  • Page 60: Lfo (Low Frequency Oscillator)

    Tone Parameters * The maximum variable range of each level will depend on the Velocity Range in P-ENV. (p. 58) Velocity Range Level Range +1 octave -1 octave +1.5 octave -1.5 octave +2 octave -2 octave Pitch Mod (Pitch Modulation) Depending on how the LFO in WG modulation (p.

  • Page 61: Eq/Chorus (Equalizer/Chorus)

    Tone Parameters Delay (Delay Time) This sets the time needed for the LFO to appear, from the moment a key is pressed. Higher values increase the delay time. Value: 0–100 Sync Selects the timing of the LFO oscillation as follows. For LFO-2 and LFO-3, KEY cannot be selected. Value: OFF, ON, KEY Display Description...
  • Page 62 Tone Parameters fig.09-18e(EQ_Hf/HQ) HiFreq (High Frequency) HQ is Height. Sets the frequency where the gain is altered in the middle to high range. HQ is low. Value: 250, 300, 350, 420, 500, 600, 700, 840 Hz, 1.0, 1.2,\r1.4, 1.7, 2.0, 2.4, 2.8, 3.4, 4.0, 4.8, 5.7, 6.7, 8.0, 9.5 kHz Level 0 HiFreq Frequency...

  • Page 63: Partial Parameters

    Tone Parameters Value Balance Balance (Chorus Balance) Only the chorus sound is heard. This sets the volume balance of the chorus of the chorus sound Chorus sound = Normal sound and normal sound. Only the normal sound is heard. Value: 0–100 Partial Parameters Restriction of the available parameters caused by Structure Depending on what Structure (p.

  • Page 64: Wg Form (Wg Waveform)

    Tone Parameters WG Form (WG Waveform) WG Form (Waveform) fig.09-21(LCD_PART1-FORM) Wave (Waveform) Selects the waveform of the synthesizer sound generator. Value: SQU, SAW Display Waveform SQU (square) SAW (Sawtooth) * A sawtooth waveform is produced by processing a square Waveform at the TVF, that is, all the waveform are square at WG even when a sawtooth is selected.
  • Page 65 Tone Parameters fig.09-24(VelocityRange) Velo (Velocity Range) Sets the sensitivity of the velocity that controls the pulse width. With “-” values, the pulse width becomes smaller by playing the keyboard harder, and with “+” values, the pulse width becomes wider by playing the keyboard harder. Value: -7–+7 After (Aftertouch Range) Sets the sensitivity of the aftertouch that controls the pulse width.

  • Page 66: Wg Pitch

    Tone Parameters WG PITCH WG Pitch fig.09-26(LCD_WgPitch) Coars (Pitch Coarse) Sets the standard pitch of a Partial in semi-tone steps. The standard pitch is the pitch at C5 (middle C) key. Value: C1–C7 Fine (Pitch Fine) The standard pitch can be altered over about +/- 50 cents. Value: -50–+50 fig.09-27e(PitchKeyFollow) KF (Keyfollow (pitch))
  • Page 67 Tone Parameters WG Mod (WG Modulation) fig.09-27z(LCD_PitchWfMod) LFO (LFO Mode) fig.09-28e(LFO_Mode) Selects one of the following four vibrato modes. Value: OFF, (+), (-), A&L Normal Display Description No vibrato is obtained. Vibrato is on. Vibrato is on but inverted. Vibrato can be obtained only by Aftertouch "-"...

  • Page 68: Tvf (Time Variant Filter)

    Tone Parameters Bender Mode Example: • If the Bender range is set to 12 (1 octave), and the Keyfollow (Pitch) of WG is set to 2, the maximum pitch change caused by moving the Bender Lever is 2 octaves. • When the Keyfollow (Pitch) of WG is set to zero, there is no pitch change caused by the Bender lever.
  • Page 69 Tone Parameters fig.09-32e(Resonance) Reso (Resonance) Boosts the cutoff point. As you increase the value, specific harmonics are emphasized and the sound will become more Cutoff Point Frequency unusual, more electronic in nature. Value: 0–30 Cutoff Point Frequency Cutoff Point Frequency Cutoff Point Frequency fig.09-33e(CutoffKeyFollow)
  • Page 70 Tone Parameters Keyfollow Adjustment fig.09-34e(bias/direction) Angle Value Middle C (C4) The curve in the picture represents the Keyfollow value with the bias level added. • TVF Keyfollow (Cutoff Point): • Bias Direction: >C4 TVF ENV (TVF Envelope) fig.09-35(LCD_TVF/TVF ENV) Depth (ENV Depth) Sets the depth of the TVF ENV modulation that changes the TVF cutoff Point.
  • Page 71 Tone Parameters TVF ENV Time An envelope curve is determined by times and levels. fig.09-37e(TvfEnvTime) Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 SusL Point 5 EndL Key On Key Off fig.09-38(LCD_TvfEnvTime) T1 (Time 1) Sets the time needs to reach point 1 from the moment the key is pressed.
  • Page 72 Tone Parameters TVF ENV Level fig.09-39(LCD_TvfEnvLevel) L1 (Level 1) Sets the of point 1. Value: 0–100 L2 (Level 2) Sets the level of point 2. Value: 0–100 L3 (Level 3) Sets the level of point 3. Value: 0–100 SusL (Sustain Level) This sets the level of point 4.

  • Page 73: Tva (Time Variant Amplifier)

    Tone Parameters TVA (Time Variant Amplifier) fig.09-40(LCD_TvaTva) Level Sets the volume of a Partial. Higher values may cause sound distortion. If so, lower the value. Even when the Level is set to zero here, the sound may not be completely muted if the TVA ENV curve is high.
  • Page 74 Tone Parameters TVA ENV (Envelope) fig.09-42(LCD_TvaEnv) Velo (Velocity Follow (Time 1)) Sets the sensitivity of the velocity than controls the Time 1 of the TVA ENV. Increasing the sensitivity shortens Time 1, by stronger playing. Value: 0–4 fig.09-36(TimeKeyFollow) TKF (Keyfollow (Time)) This can change the time o the TVA ENV depending on the key played.
  • Page 75 Tone Parameters T4 (Time 4 Sets the time needed to reach point 4 from point 3. Value: 0–100 T5 (Time 5) Sets the time needed to reach point 5 from the moment the key is released. Value: 0–100 TVA ENV Level fig.09-44(LCD_TvaEnvLevel) L1 (Level 1) Sets the level of point 1.

  • Page 76: Mod (Modulation)

    Tone Parameters MOD (Modulation) TVF MOD fig.09-45(LCD_ModTvfMod) LFO (LFO Select) Selects the LFO that changes cutoff point periodically (creating growl effects). Value: +1, -1, +2, -2, +3, -3 fig.09-25e(LFO Select) Display LFO (Phase) LFO-1 (+) LFO-1 (-) Positive Phase (+) LFO-2 (+) LFO-2 (-) LFO-3 (+)
  • Page 77 Tone Parameters TVA MOD fig.09-46(LCD_ModTvaMod) LFO (LFO Select) Selects the LFO that changes the volume periodically (tremolo effects) . Value: +1, -1, +2, -2, +3, -3 fig.09-25e(LFO Select) Display LFO (phase) LFO-1 (+) LFO-1 (-) Positive Phase (+) LFO-2 (+) LFO-2 (-) LFO-3 (+) LFO-3 (-)

  • Page 78: Settings For The Entire Vc-1

    Settings for the Entire VC-1 Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the VC-1, such as tuning and MIDI message reception, are referred to as System functions. This section explains how to make settings for the System functions and describes the functions of the different System parameters. How to Make the System Function Settings fig.10-01(LCD_ModeMenu) Press [MODE].
  • Page 79 Settings for the Entire VC-1 fig.10-03(LCD_SystemGeneral) Sound Setting Master Tune Adjusts the overall tuning of the VC-1. The display shows the frequency of the A4 note (center A). Value: 427 – 452 Hz Sound Character Sets whether the output characteristics of the sound are the same as those of the D-50 (D-50) or the V-Synth (V-Synth).
  • Page 80 If your pedal has an effect opposite of what you expect, set this parameter to “REVERSE.” If you are using a Roland pedal (that has no polarity switch), set this parameter to “STANDARD.”...
  • Page 81 * The Program Change Number of each Patch can be set to a different number from the number set here. (p. 32) Exclusive (Exclusive Switch) To receive or transmit Exclusive messages (Roland ID Number only), set this to On, P-Dump or TxEdit. Value: Off, On, P-Dump, TxEdit...

  • Page 82: Initializing The System Settings

    Settings for the Entire VC-1 Initializing the System Settings The current settings of the system functions can be restored to a set of standard settings, or to the factory settings (System Initialize). fig.10-04a Access the System Edit screen. Touch <Init>, located in the lower right of the screen. If you want the factory settings to be in effect the next time the VC-1 is powered up, touch <Write>...

  • Page 83: Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb

    Connecting to Your Computer via USB Recovering the System from the CD-ROM If while running the VC-1 from a computer you happen to delete (format) any of the VC-1’s folders or files or change file or folder names, the VC-1 will fail to operate correctly. In such instances, recover the VC-1’s program from the CD-ROM included with the VC-1.

  • Page 84: Connecting The V-Synth To Your Computer Via Usb

    Connecting to Your Computer via USB fig.11-03(System_UsbSetup) Touch USB Mode <Storage>. USB Storage mode will be selected. Touch <OK>. fig.11-04(Warning) When a WARNING window like the following appears, touch <ACCEPT> to close the window. 10. In the lower right of the SYSTEM Com MIDI/USB screen, touch <Write>...
  • Page 85 Connecting to Your Computer via USB fig.11-06(Connect) Touch <PC Card> to establish the connection with your computer. When the USB connection is established for first time, the driver installation will begin. A dialog box of “Found new hardware” will appear near the Windows task tray. Installation is completely automatic.

  • Page 86: Recovering The System

    Connecting to Your Computer via USB Recovering the System Insert the V-Card CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer (NOT V-Synth driver CD-ROM!). Using your computer, copy the SYRB1.BIN file on the V-Card CD-ROM to the SYRB1.BIN file (overwriting it) within the VC-1. * Do not perform the following actions while “Access”...
  • Page 87 Connecting to Your Computer via USB The VC-1’s File Structure As seen from your computer, the VC-1’s file structure is as follows. fig.11-09e(Vc1FileStructure) • You can use the computer to copy (back up) V-Synth System Program these files to the computer (e.g., the hard disk). VariOS System Program •...

  • Page 88: Exchanging Midi Messages With Your Computer

    Folder \Midi\Usb_xp2k\Readme_e.htm Windows XP/2000 Windows Me/98 \Midi\Usb_me98\Readme_e.htm Macintosh (OMS) \OS_9\English\Readme_OMS-E.HTM Macintosh (FreeMIDI) \OS_9\English\Readme_FM-E.HTM Mac OS X \OS_X\Readme-E.HTM * The most recent version of the USB-MIDI driver can be downloaded from the Roland Website; http://www.roland.com/products/en/VC-1/. This URL may change without notice.

  • Page 89: Using With The Varios

    Using with the VariOS Panel Description......................90 VariOS Menu........................93 Try Out the Sounds......................94 Turning On the Power....................... 94 Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds................95 Determining the MIDI Keyboard Routings..................96 Setting the MIDI Receive Channel......................97 Selecting Patches with the VALUE knob ....................97 Applying Effects to the Sound..................98 Applying Effects by Turning Knobs ................

  • Page 90: Panel Description

    Panel Description When using the VariOS with the VC-1, the actual functions of the VariOS’s buttons and knobs may not correspond to the functions ascribed to these controls on the VariOS’s panel. Here is a description of the names and functions in each section of the VariOS when it is used with the VC-1. Please read this material together with “Names of Things and What They Do”...
  • Page 91 Panel Description MENU Button Accesses the various functions of the VariOS. EXIT Button Returns you to the previously displayed screen. Depending on the content of the menu, this button also functions as CANCEL. CURSOR Buttons Used to move the cursor. VALUE Dial Turn this dial to edit a value.
  • Page 92 When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

  • Page 93: Varios Menu

    VariOS Menu A number of Patch Factors and Parameters are shown in a Menu display. There are several Menu displays as shown below. Menu Page Menu1 Patch Setting 1-1 Chase Switch (p. 99) 1-2 Portament Switch (p. 99) 1-3 Key Mode (p.

  • Page 94: Try Out The Sounds

    Try Out the Sounds Turning On the Power 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. fig.12-03e(ConnectionImage) Before hooking anything up, make sure that the power on all of your gear is turned OFF.

  • Page 95: Selecting Patches And Playing Sounds

    Try Out the Sounds Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds The VC-1 comes with a wide range of onboard sounds, including single tones called patches. A Patch is represented by a Patch Bank (Pre1 – 6, Int1 – 8), a Bank (1 – 8) and a Number (1 – 8). fig.03-03e(PatchBankImage) Patch bank (Pre1–6) Patch bank (Int1–8)

  • Page 96: Determining The Midi Keyboard Routings

    UniQuest (Editor) When using a USB connection, the MIDI connectors on the rear panel of the VariOS will VariOS MIDI– –VariOS External MIDI function as a USB MIDI interface (Roland VariOS MIDI OUT External MIDI). Sound Generator MIDI IN Section...

  • Page 97: Setting The Midi Receive Channel

    Try Out the Sounds Press the [MENU] button to turn off its illumination. * The “PC indicator” on the front panel of the VariOS shows the current MIDI Mode status. When this is lit, “PC” mode is selected. When dark, “Internal” mode is selected. Setting the MIDI Receive Channel The VariOS will receive Note-on and Control change messages on the channel you specify here.

  • Page 98: Applying Effects To The Sound

    Applying Effects to the Sound The performance controlling functions (we call them factors in this manual) in each Patch can be edited by taking the following procedure. A patch consists of several Factors as show below. fig.05-01e Tone Tune UPPER Tone Variations of Tone Output Mode...

  • Page 99: How To Make The Patch Factors

    Applying Effects to the Sound How to Make the Patch Factors The Display shows several Factors at a time. If necessary, Scroll up or down the Display to find the Factor to be edited. fig.12-16 Press the [MENU] button so it’s lighted, and access the MENU screen.
  • Page 100 Applying Effects to the Sound Display Description Whole Upper Tone can be played in 16 voice polyphony Both Upper and Lower Tones are played by each key in 8 voices polyphony. Dual The Split mode divides the keyboard into upper and lower sections, where two different Tones can be played in 8 voices polyphony.

  • Page 101: Transferring Patches To And From The D-50/550

    Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 You can use MIDI to transmit patch data (64 patches) saved on your D-50 and receive the data with the VC-1 (VariOS). This procedure is known as “bulk load.” This is an easy and convenient way to take your own original patches (64 patches) created with the D-50 and use them with the VC-1.
  • Page 102 Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 Transfer the patch from the memory card to the D-50/550 Using the D-50 [EXIT] Insert the Memory Card (M-256D) into the D-50 Card Slot. Turn the Memory Protect of the D-50 to OFF. 2-1.
  • Page 103 Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 Transferring Patches from the D-50/550 to the VC-1 * You cannot bulk load data when a patch in the Preset Banks (Pre1 – Pre6) is selected. * The VC-1 display does not change immediately following the bulk load. This is due to the fact that the work area is the bulk load destination (p.

  • Page 104: Transferring Patches From The Vc-1 To The D-50/550

    Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 Saving Transferred Patches with the VC-1 The transferred patch data (64 patches) will be lost if you turn off the power. Be sure to save the data. fig.12-24a Press the [MENU] button so it’s lighted, and access the MENU screen.
  • Page 105 Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 fig.04-05d 6-3. Turn the VariOS’s [VALUE] knob to select “Exclusive Sw,” and press the [VALUE] knob. 6-4. Turn the VariOS’s [VALUE] knob to specify On. fig.12-24 Press the VariOS’s [MENU] button so it’s lighted, and access the MENU screen.
  • Page 106 Transferring Patches To and From the D-50/550 Turn the Memory Protect of the D-550 to OFF. 4-1. Press the [TUNE] button. 4-2. Select “Protect” with the [ ] or [ ] buttons, and turn it OFF with the [VALUE]. Enable reception of bulk load data on the D-550. 5-1.

  • Page 107: Overview Of The Vc-1

    Overview of the VC-1 Memory Structure fig.12-24b Temporary Area Patch Patch Patch Write Select Patch Write Bank Save Bulk Load Patch:Int1 Patch:Int1 Patch (64) (64) (64) Int1–Int8 (512) Int1–Int8 (512) Bulk Dump Power ON Wave Wave Wave (128) (128) (100) Work Area Work Area When the VC-1 is inserted in the VariOS’s PC CARD slot, the system program and patch data is loaded...

  • Page 108: The Basic Concept Of A Tone

    Overview of the VC-1 The Basic Concept of a Tone Throughout the process of programming the D-50, the operation remains simple and logical. You can think of the D-50 having powerful synthesizers built in. Each of these hypothetical synthesizers could behave like a convention analog synthesizer, or a PCM sampled synthesizer. Any combination of two synthesizers can achieve some remarkable cross-modulation effects.
  • Page 109 Overview of the VC-1 PCM sound generator A PCM sound generator provides 128 different PCM sampled sounds (= waveform). fig.07-04(BlockDiagramPCM) PCM Wave Interpolator Memory Pitch Envelope Processor Generator Structure Structure, which is one of the Common Parameters, determines which two of the hypothetical synthesizers (a synthesizer sound generator or a PCM sound generator) are to be used as Partial 1 and Partial 2.
  • Page 110 Overview of the VC-1 Ring Modulator The Ring Modulator multiplies two sounds, creating an unusual and metallic sound that contains complicated harmonics. For instance, two waveforms ( ) are multiplied and waveform is created. This is effective for making metallic sounds. fig.07-07(RingModulatorWave) Patch During live performance, you can easily select a Patch, which is the combination of two Tones (Upper...

  • Page 111: Structure Of Tone Parameters

    Overview of the VC-1 Structure of Tone Parameters Depending on which generators are selected in the Partial Block, greatly different Tone Parameters will be used. Some Tone Parameters used for the Synthesizer sound generators are irrelevant to the PCM generator. In a Structure with Ring modulation, some parameters of Partial 2 are automatically set to those of Partial 1.
  • Page 112 Overview of the VC-1 TVF (Time Variant Filter) This fitter passes lower frequency harmonics and cuts off the higher ones. By changing the cutoff point and the resonance, the waveform changes. Cutoff Frequency This sets the cutoff point. The cutoff point can be controlled by TVF ENV and any LFO (= Common parameter).

  • Page 113: Creating Patches

    Creating Patches When you edit the settings of a patch, the PATCH TOP screen displays < > to remind you that the patch’s settings have been modified. If < > is displayed, you will lose your edited patch settings if you switch to another patch or turn off the power.

  • Page 114: Saving Patches

    Creating Patches Saving Patches Changes you make to sound settings are temporary, and will be lost if you turn off the power or select another sound. If you keep the modified sound, you must save it in the VC-1 (PATCH WRITE). When you perform the save procedure, the data that previously occupied the save destination will be lost.

  • Page 115: Initializing Patch Settings

    Creating Patches Initializing Patch Settings Initialize means to return the settings of the currently selected patch to a standard set of values. The Initialize operation will affect only the currently selected patch in temporary area; the patches that are stored in internal memory and work area will not be affected. If you wish to restore all of the VC-1’s settings to their factory values, perform a Factory Reset (p.

  • Page 116: Copying A Patch Bank

    Creating Patches Copying a Patch Bank This procedure transfers the patch data saved in one of the VC-1’s Patch banks (Int1 – Int8 or Pre1 – Pre6) to another (Int1 – Int8). fig.12-24 Press the [MENU] button so it’s lighted, and access the MENU screen.

  • Page 117: Settings For The Entire Vc-1

    Settings for the Entire VC-1 Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the VC-1, such as tuning and MIDI message reception, are referred to as System functions. This section explains how to make settings for the System functions and describes the functions of the different System parameters. How to Make the System Function Settings fig.12-39 Press the [MENU] button so it’s lighted, and access the MENU...
  • Page 118 Program Change messages sent from an external MIDI device. Value: OFF, ON fig.12-43 Exclusive Sw (Exclusive Switch) To receive or transmit Exclusive messages (Roland ID Number only), set this to On, P-Dump or TxEdit. Value: OFF, ON, P-Dump, Tx Edit Display Function Normally.
  • Page 119 When using a USB connection, the MIDI connectors on the rear panel of the VariOS will function as a USB MIDI interface (Roland VariOS External MIDI). When USB is not connected (and when your computer is not powered up), the MIDI connectors on the rear panel of the VariOS are connected directly to the sound generator section.

  • Page 120: Saving The System Settings

    Settings for the Entire VC-1 Saving the System Settings Changes you make to the System function settings are only temporary – they will be discarded as soon as the power is turned off. If you want to keep any changes you’ve made in the system settings, you must save them in the VC-1.

  • Page 121: Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb

    Connecting to Your Computer via USB Recovering the System from the CD-ROM If while running the VC-1 from a computer you happen to delete (format) any of the VC-1’s folders or files or change file or folder names, the VC-1 will fail to operate correctly. In such instances, recover the VC-1’s program from the CD-ROM included with the VC-1.
  • Page 122 Connecting to Your Computer via USB Recovering the System Insert the V-Card CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer (NOT VariOS driver CD-ROM!). Using your computer, copy the VPI-01 for VariOS.BIN file on the V-Card CD-ROM to the VPI-01 for VariOS.BIN file (overwriting it) within the VC-1.
  • Page 123 Connecting to Your Computer via USB The VC-1’s File Structure As seen from your computer, the VC-1’s file structure is as follows. fig.11-09e(Vc1FileStructure) • You can use the computer to copy (back up) these files to the computer (e.g., the hard disk). V-Synth System Program •...

  • Page 124: Exchanging Midi Messages With Your Computer

    The correct driver and the installation procedure will depend on your system and on the other programs you are using. Be sure to read the VariOS User Guide before installation. * The most recent version of the USB-MIDI driver can be downloaded from the Roland Website; http://www.roland.com/products/en/VC-1/. This URL may change without notice.

  • Page 125: Appendices

    Appendices Key Mode Alteration................126 Sound List ....................130 Preset Patches ........................130 Patch Factors ........................133 Tone Parameters....................... 134 Common Parameters.................... 134 Partial Parameters....................135 System Parameters......................137 Waveform.......................... 138 MIDI Implementation ................140 Specifications ..................149 Index .......................150...

  • Page 126: Key Mode Alteration

    Key Mode Alteration Poly Mode or Mono Mode is an element that determines how to output the Upper and Lower Tones. Mono Mode, Poly Mode There are two ways of the The VC-1 can use either mode. Name Functions Allows the control of more than one Key message on one channel at a a time. Poly Mode The VC-1 is 16 or 8 voices polyphonic (depending on the patch used).
  • Page 127 Key Mode Alteration Poly Mode Key Mode Mono Mode Mode Message Off Lower Upper Lower Upper DUAL Keyboard Receive Channel Lower Upper DUAL-S Keyboard (Dual Solo) Receive Channel (Group) Keyboard Receive Channel Lower Upper SPLIT Lower Upper Keyboard Receive Channel Lower Upper SPL-US...
  • Page 128 Key Mode Alteration Using the VariOS When the VC-1 (VariOS) is being controlled by an external MIDI device, the Key mode selected in each Patch affects how the Tones are played and how the control messages run as shown in the following pictures.
  • Page 129 Key Mode Alteration Poly Mode Key Mode Mono Mode Mode Message Off Lower Upper Lower Upper Separate Receive Channel Receive Channel (Group) Lower Upper Lower Upper Separate-S (Separate Solo) Receive Channel Receive Channel (Group) : Program Change Message : Split Point : Number of Voices : Basic Channel : Global Channel...

  • Page 130: Sound List

    Sound List Preset Patches P1 (Preset 1:Original D-50) No.1 Fantasia Metal Harp Jazz Guitar Arco Strings Horn Section Living D-50 Voices Slow Rotor Calliope BANK 1 Digital Native Bass Marimba Flute-Piano Combie Harpsichord Griitttarr Nylon Synthetic Dance Strings Stabs Atmosphere Electric Breathy Gamelan bell...
  • Page 131 Sound List P3 (Preset 3:PN-D50-01) No.1 Bouncing Deep Analog Psycho Strings Warm Strings Deep Strings Symphony Chase Strings Baroque Bows Strings Ensemble Strings Ensemble Strings BANK 1 Cello Viola Solo Violin Contra Bass Choir & Harpsi Strings Horns & Pulse Pad Strings Strings Classical Horn...
  • Page 132 Sound List P5 (Preset 5:PN-D50-03) No.1 String Section Syn-Strings Hi Tension Planetary Symphony Analog Syn- Crescendo Warm Strings Strings Strings Orchestra Strings Strings BANK 1 Vibrato Cello String Pizz Strings Horn Strings Elec High-Strings Cello-Viola Bass-Piano Quartette Typewriter Piano Oboe Piccolo Strings Powerful...

  • Page 133: Patch Factors

    Sound List Patch Factors Patch Factors Value Comment PATCH TOP (p. 26) Chase Switch Chase Switch OFF, ON Portament Switch Portamento Switch OFF, ON WHOLE, DUAL, SPLIT, SEP, KEY MODE Key Mode WHOL-S, DUAL-S, SPL-US, SPL-LS, SEP-S SPLIT Split Point C2 –...

  • Page 134: Tone Parameters

    Sound List Tone Parameters Common Parameters Parameter Value Comment Struct (p. 57) Structure Struct Structure 1 – 7 Partial Balance Balance Partial Balance 0 – 99 P-ENV (p. 58) Velo Velocity Range 0 – 2 P-ENV Time Keyfollow 0 – 4 Time1 0 –...

  • Page 135: Partial Parameters

    Sound List Parameter Value Comment EQ/Chorus (p. 61) 63, 75, 88, 105, 125, 150, 175, 210, 250, 300, LowFreq Low Frequency 350, 420, 500, 600, 700, 840 LowGain Low Gain -12 – 12 250, 300, 350, 420, 500, 600, 700, 840, 1.0, 1.2, HiFreq High Frequency 1.4, 1.7, 2.0, 2.4, 2.8, 3.4, 4.0, 4.8, 5.7, 6.7, 8.0,...
  • Page 136 Sound List Parameter Value Comment Depth Depth 0 – 100 Velo Velocity Range 0 – 100 TVF ENV Depth Keyfollow 0 – 4 Time Keyfollow 0 – 4 Time1 0 – 100 Time2 0 – 100 TVF ENV Time Time3 0 –...

  • Page 137: System Parameters

    Sound List System Parameters Parameter Value Comment Sound Setting (p. 79) Master Tune Master Tune 427 – 452 Hz Sound Character Sound Character D-50, V-Synth Digital Freq Digital Output Frequency 44.1, 48, 96 kHz Keyboard (p. 79) Octave Octave -3 – 3 Transpose Transpose -12 –...

  • Page 138: Waveform

    Sound List Waveform Oneshot Number Display PCM Name Trumpt Trumpet Number Display PCM Name Bones Trombones Marmba Marimba Contra Contrabass Vibes Vibraphone Cello Cello Xylo1 Xylophone 1 VioBow Violin bow Xylo2 Xylophone 2 Violns Violins Log_Bs Log bass Pizz Pizzicart Hammer Hammer Loop...
  • Page 139 Sound List Loop (Some of the sounds 1 to 76, are Newly Added Waveforms combined and looped.) Number Display PCM Name Rhodes Rhodes Number Display Wurly Wurly Loop01 FM EP FM Electric Piano Loop02 M_Box Music Box Loop03 Kalmb2 Kalimba 2 Loop04 StlGtr Steel Guitar...

  • Page 140: Midi Implementation

    MIDI Implementation ❍Modulation (Controller number 1) (for V-Synth only) Model: VC-1 Date: March 31, 2004 Status 2nd byte 3rd byte Version: 1.00 n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) 1. Data Transmission vv = Modulation depth: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) ❍Volume (Controller number 7) (for V-Synth only) ■Channel Voice Messages...
  • Page 141 MIDI Implementation ■Channel Mode Messages 2. Receive data ●All Sounds Off (Controller number 120) (for VariOS only) ■Channel Voice Messages Status 2nd byte 3rd byte ●Note off n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte ●...
  • Page 142 MIDI Implementation ❍Portamento Time (Controller number 5) mm, ll: 00 00H - 40 00H - 7F 7FH ( -50 - 0 - +50 cent) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte ●Program Change n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) vv = Portamento Time: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) Status...
  • Page 143 * Global channel is equal to “basic channel - 1.” And if basic channel is 1, global channel is 16. ■ 3.1 Message structure ●POLY (Controller number 127) All exclusive communications are based on following structure ( Roland Exclusive Status 2nd byte 3rd byte Format Type IV ).
  • Page 144 MIDI Implementation ■ 3.3 Partial Parameter Offset Description Address 0vvv vvvv WG Pitch Coarse 0-72 C1, C#1...C7 0vvv vvvv WG Pitch Fine 0-100 -50..0..+50 0vvv vvvv WG Pitch Keyfollow 0-16 -1, -1/2, -1/4, 0, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1, 5/4, 3/2, 2, s1, s2 0vvv vvvv WG Modulation LFO Mode...
  • Page 145 MIDI Implementation ■ 3.4 Common Parameter Offset Description Address 0vvv vvvv Tone Name 0-63 ‘,’A’-’Z’,’a’-’z’,’1’-’9’,’0’,’-’ 0vvv vvvv Tone Name 0-63 0vvv vvvv Structure Structure 1..7 0vvv vvvv P-ENV Edit Velocity Range 0..2 0vvv vvvv P-ENV Edit Time Keyfollow 0..4 0vvv vvvv P-ENV Time 0-50 0..50...
  • Page 146 MIDI Implementation ■ 3.5 Patch Parameter Offset Description Address 0vvv vvvv Patch Name 0-63 ‘,’A’-’Z’,’a’-’z’,’1’-’9’,’0’,’-’ 0vvv vvvv Patch Name 0-63 Whole, Dual, Split, Separate, Whole-S, Dual-S, Split-US, 0vvv vvvv Key Mode Split-LS, Separate-S 0vvv vvvv Split Point 0-60 C2, C#2...C7 0vvv vvvv Portamento Mode U, L, UL...
  • Page 147 MIDI Implementation * 1: table 1 (Common Parameter - Partial Mute) Description Partial2 Off, Partial1 Off Partial2 Off, Partial1 On Partial2 On, Partial1 Off Partial2 On, Partial1 On * 2: table 2 (Patch Parameter - Tone Select) Description Upper Off, Lower Off Upper Off, Lower On Upper On, Lower Off Upper On, Lower On...

  • Page 148: Midi Implementation Chart

    MUSIC SOFTWARE Date : March 31, 2004 MIDI Implementation Chart Model: VC-1 Version : 1.00 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function... Basic Default 1–16 1–16 Channel Changed 1–16 1–16 Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode Messages Omni Off, Poly Mono, Poly, Omni Off Mode 1 →...

  • Page 149: Specifications

    Preset Memory Banks: Patches: Accessories CD-ROM (Card Recovery Data, Editor “UniQuest VC-1”) Card Case ROLAND SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Owner’s Manual * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or contents of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 150: Index

    Index Control ....................80, 117 Control change .................... 97 AC Inlet ....................14, 92 Control Pedal 1 .................... 80 After .................... 60, 65, 76–77 Control Pedal 2 .................... 80 AfterPB ......................28 Control Setup ....................21 Aftertouch ....................28 COSM1 ......................13 Aftertouch Range ................
  • Page 151 Index Factory Reset ..................35, 115 Level 3 ..................... 72, 75 Fine ........................ 66 Lever ......................60 Fine Tuning of the Lower Tone ..............32 LFO ................. 49, 60, 65, 67, 76–77, 112 Fine Tuning of the Upper Tone ..............32 LFO Depth .................
  • Page 152 Index Partial Balance ..................... 57 Ring Modulator ................... 47, 110 Partial Mute ..................52, 100 Partial Parameters ..................63 Partial Select ....................52 Select Bank ..................105–106 Partials ..................45–46, 108–109 SEP ........................ 27 Patch ..................... 47, 110 Separate ....................27, 100 Patch Bank .....................
  • Page 153 Index Total Volume ....................30 Transmit Bank Select Switch ..............32 Transmit Channel ..................32 Transmit Program Change Number ............32 Transpose ..................... 79 tremolo ......................77 TVA ................... 13, 49, 73, 112 TVA ENV ..................... 74 TVA ENV Level ................... 75 TVA ENV Time ...................
  • Page 154 Index...
  • Page 156 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. MEXICO IRELAND PHILIPPINES IRAN AFRICA AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v. Roland Ireland MOCO, INC.

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