Sequencer-Related Settings; Auto Checksum - Roland Groovebox MC-307 Reference Manual

Sequencer-Related Settings

* It is not possible to enter these set-up screens while a pattern
or song is being played back.
Setting up the volume level of the
metronome (METRONOME LEVEL)
This sets the volume of the metronome. Increasing this
setting will raise the volume.
Procedure
1. Press the [SYSTEM] button, then the [F1 (SYS)] button.
The selection screen for system settings appears.
2. Press the [CURSOR (up)] button to access the screen for
items 1–4.
3. Press the [F3 (SEQ)] button.
One of the set-up screens for SYSTEM: SEQ is displayed.
4. Press the [F1 (PRM1)] button.
5. Use the [CURSOR (up/down)] buttons to move the
cursor to "METRONOME LEVEL."
6. Specify a value using the [VALUE] dial or the [INC/
DEC] buttons.
Range: 0–127
Parameter Type: Backup parameters
Calculating a checksum automatically

(AUTO CHECKSUM)

This specifies whether or not the checksum will be calculated
automatically when you use the Microscope page to input a
system exclusive message. With the factory settings, this will
be "ON." If you do not want the checksum to be calculated
automatically, turn this "OFF."
Procedure
1. Press the [SYSTEM] button, then the [F1 (SYS)] button.
The selection screen for system settings appears.
2. Press the [CURSOR (up)] button to access the screen for
items 1–4.
3. Press the [F3 (SEQ)] button.
One of the SYSTEM: SEQ screens appears.
4. Press the [F1 (PRM1)] button.
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5. Use the [CURSOR (up/down)] buttons to move the
cursor to "AUTO CHECKSUM."
6. Specify a value using the [VALUE] dial or the [INC/
DEC] buttons.
Range: OFF, ON
Parameter Type: Backup parameters
Synchronization settings (SYNC MODE)
This specifies how the internal sequencer will operate and
how MIDI Clock messages will be transmitted and received.
Procedure
1. Press the [SYSTEM] button, then the [F1 (SYS)] button.
The selection screen for system settings appears.
2. Press the [CURSOR (up)] button to access the screen for
items 1–4.
3. Press the [F3 (SEQ)] button.
One of the selection screens for SYSTEM: SEQ appears.
4. Press the [F2 (PRM2)] button.
5. Use the [CURSOR (up/down)] buttons to move the
cursor to "SYNC MODE."
6. Specify a value using the [VALUE] dial or the [INC/
DEC] buttons.
Available Settings:
- INT:
The internal sequencer will synchronize to the internal
tempo clock. Any MIDI Clock messages received from
an external device will be ignored.
- REMOTE:
Operation will be essentially the same as "INT."
However, Start/Stop messages from the external MIDI
device will control playback/stop for the internal
sequencer.
- SLAVE:
The internal sequencer will synchronize to MIDI Clock
messages received from an external device. If no MIDI
Clock messages are being received, pattern/song
playback will not occur even if you press the [PLAY]
button.
* When this is set to "SLAVE," the front panel SLAVE
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