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Roland M-480 Owner's Manual Addendum

Roland M-480 Owner's Manual Addendum

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Version 1.5 Owner's Manual Addendum
This document describes the features that have been added in this update.
In order to fully understand the M-480's new features, please read this document together with the Owner's
Manual for the M-480.
Copyright © 2012 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
ROLAND CORPORATION.
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  • Page 1 Version 1.5 Owner’s Manual Addendum This document describes the features that have been added in this update. In order to fully understand the M-480’s new features, please read this document together with the Owner’s Manual for the M-480. Copyright © 2012 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Functionality Added In Version

    • Functions that can be assigned to user buttons have been added (p. 25). • A function has been added that automatically applies the channel names on the M-480 to the track names on the R-1000 when an R-1000 48-track recorder/player is connected and the M-480 is used as a recording source (p. 26).

  • Page 3: Using The Fade Function

    New functionality for scene memory • A fade function has been added. • Detailed settings have been added for the Recall Filter function, enabling the individual range to be set independently for channels, DCA/MUTE groups, and effects. Fade function The fade function makes parameters change gradually over a specific interval when a scene memory is recalled. The fade function can be set individually for each scene.
  • Page 4 New functionality for scene memory From the scene list, select the target scene, then press [F4 (PARAM EDIT)]. This accesses the RECALL PARAMETER EDIT popup. ❖FADE USE FADE button Selecting the check box enables the fade function. Fade time This sets the duration of the fade. You can set it up to a maximum of 100 seconds.
  • Page 5 New functionality for scene memory Detailed settings for the Recall Filter feature Using the detailed settings for the Recall Filter function lets you recall the following individually. • CH1 – 48 • RTN1 – 6 • MAIN L, R, C •...
  • Page 6 New functionality for scene memory From the scene list, select the target scene, then press [F4 (PARAM EDIT)]. This accesses the RECALL PARAMETER EDIT popup. The RECALL PARAMETERS selection buttons are displayed as shown below, depending on the state of the detailed settings for the Recall Filter function.

  • Page 7: Added Effect Types

    Added effect types CE-1(Chorus Ensemble) This is a chorus modeled on the Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble. The original has mono in and mono out (or wet/dry out) specifications, but the modeling adds a mode selection switch that also enables use as an effect with stereo in or stereo out specifications. The modeling also provides a level knob for adjusting the output level.

  • Page 8: Parameter (Name)

    Added effect types DD-3 x2 This is a delay modeled on the Boss DD-3 Digital Delay. The original has mono in and mono out (or delay/direct out) specifications, but the modeling has dual mono specifications that simulate two units in parallel. Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks E.LEVEL (effect level)
  • Page 9 Added effect types DM-3 x2 This is a delay modeled on the Boss DM-3 Delay. The original has mono in and mono out (or delay/direct out) specifications, but the modeling has dual mono specifications that simulate two units in parallel. Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks REPEAT RATE (repeat rate)
  • Page 10 Added effect types DIST x2 This is distortion/overdrive that has dual mono specifications with noise suppressor. The DISTORTION/OVERDRIVE selection button enables use as either distortion or overdrive. Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks DISTORTION Used as distortion Type selection button OVERDRIVE Used as overdrive LEVEL (effect level) 0 –...
  • Page 11 Added effect types MASTERING Expander Compressor Input L Output L Expander 4Band EQ Bass Cut Enhancer Input Compressor Mixer Limiter Output Expander Compressor Expander Compressor Expander Input Compressor Mixer 4Band EQ Bass Cut Enhancer Limiter Output Output R Input R Expander Compressor This regularizes the volume level for separate bands (low, midrange, and high).
  • Page 12 Added effect types Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks Sharpness of the frequency-characteristic curve at the central frequency Q (Q) 0.36 – 16.00 (Not displayed when LSV, HPF1, HSV, or LPF1 is selected as filter type) FREQ (frequency) 20Hz – 20.00kHz Central frequency Amount of boost/cut GAIN (gain)
  • Page 13 Added effect types INPUT Level L-SplitP H-SplitP High Freq ◆SPLIT : Splits the original sound into three frequency bands (low, middle, and high) Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks Frequency for splitting the original sound into 3 bands (low SPLIT LO (low split point) 20 –...
  • Page 14 Added effect types 3-BAND EXP ◆SPLIT : Splits the original sound into three frequency bands (low, middle, and high) Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks Frequency for splitting the original sound into 3 bands (low SPLIT LO (low split point) 20 – 80Hz end) Frequency for splitting the original sound into 3 bands (high SPLIT HI (high split point)
  • Page 15 Added effect types 3-BAND COMP ◆SPLIT : Splits the original sound into three frequency bands (low, middle, and high) Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks Frequency for splitting the original sound into 3 bands (low SPLIT LO (low split point) 20 – 80Hz end) Frequency for splitting the original sound into 3 bands (high SPLIT HI (high split point)
  • Page 16 Added effect types LIMITER/OUTPUT ◆LIMITER : Prevents distortion by compressing high-level signals Parameter (name) Setting value Remarks ON (limiter switch) OFF, ON Limiter on/off THRE (threshold level) -80.0 – 0.0dB Volume level at which application of the limiter effect starts Interval until application of the limiter effect starts after the ATK (attack time) 0.0 –...
  • Page 17 New functionality for DCA groups • DCA groups 9 to 24 have been added. • A CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for DCA groups has been added. DCA GROUP screen DCA group assign This displays a view of all DCA group assignments. Pressing [ENTER] displays the DCA GROUP ASSIGN popup.
  • Page 18 New functionality for DCA groups METER screen (LAYER VIEW tab) When DCA groups have been assigned to user fader layers, the DCA group assignments can be checked at the METER screen (LAYER VIEW tab). DCA group assign This displays a view of all DCA group assignments. Pressing [ENTER] displays the DCA GROUP ASSIGN popup.
  • Page 19 New functionality for DCA groups CHANNEL DISPLAY screen DCA group assign This displays the assignments for the selected DCA groups. Pressing [ENTER] lets you switch an assignment to a DCA group on or off. SOLO button This switches SOLO for a DCA group on or off. MUTE button This switches MUTE for a DCA group on or off.
  • Page 20 New functionality for DCA groups Accessing the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for DCA groups At the GROUP section, press [DCA]. The DCA GROUP screen appears. Move the cursor to the target DCA group, then press [F1 (CH DISP)]. The CHANNEL DISPLAY screen appears. When DCA groups have been assigned to user fader layers, pressing [SEL] for a fader module where a DCA group has been assigned lets you access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen.

  • Page 21: Monitor Screen

    New functionality for monitoring • A dimmer function has been added. • Operations from the LEVEL knobs in the top panel's MONITOR section can be prohibited. This is useful when you want to want to keep the monitor level unchanged during use. MONITOR screen ◆MONITOR MONITOR LEVEL CONTROL selection button...

  • Page 22: Dimmer Function

    New functionality for monitoring TALKBACK DIMMER button Selecting this check box interlinks on/off switching of the dimmer function with on/off switching of talkback. When SCREEN has been selected using the MONITOR LEVEL CONTROL selection button, the fader for the MONITOR meter on the METER screen can also be used to adjust the monitor level.

  • Page 23: Other New Functionality

    Other new functionality Types added to 4-band EQ LO SHELF 2 (LSV2) and HI SHELF 2 (HSV2) have been added to the 4-band EQ types CH1 to 48, MAIN L/R/C, AUX1 to 16, and MTX1 to 8. With LO SHELF 2 (LSV2) and HI SHELF 2 (HSV2), you can adjust the slope angle and amount of overshoot or undershoot for shelving using the Q-value setting.
  • Page 24 Other new functionality Setting delay time in sample units Delays for CH1 to 48, RTN1 to 6, MAIN L/R/C, AUX1 to 16, MTX1 to 8, and the delays provided for monitoring can be set using sample units. At the SETUP section, press [SYSTEM]. The SYSTEM screen appears.
  • Page 25 Other new functionality Exclusion control of sends to MAIN L/R and MAIN C A function has been added to exclusively switch off sends to MAIN L/R or MAIN C when sends from CH1 to 48, RTN1 to 6, and AUX1 to 16 to MAIN L/R and MAIN C are on. •...
  • Page 26 Automatic application of M-480 channel names to R-1000 track names A function has been added that automatically applies the channel names on the M-480 to the track names on the R- 1000 when an R-1000 48-track recorder/player is connected via REAC and the M-480 is used as a recording source.

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