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Roland Jupiter-50 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 How to obtain a PDF of the owner’s manual PDF files of the owner’s manual and supplementary material for this product can be obtained from the Roland website. • JUPITER-50 Owner’s Manual (this document) • Parameter List * • MIDI Implementation * *These are not included with the product;...

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. 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. About WARNING and...
  • Page 3 (p. 29). nearest Roland Service Center, or an Use only the specified stand (s) authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the If there is a possibility of lightning strike, “Information” page when: This unit is designed to be used in disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet •...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    Afterwards, be sure • The usable range of D-BEAM controller will • With the factory settings, the JUPITER-50 will to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry become extremely small when used under automatically be switched off four hours after cloth.
  • Page 5 • Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to architecture, which was developed by Technology strong shock or vibration. Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group. • Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other such locations.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Using the [MANUAL] Button ........39 01 How the JUPITER-50’s Sound Generator is Structured . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Single Part Play .
  • Page 7 Adjusting the Effect Send Levels and Effect Output Levels ..59 Connecting the JUPITER-50 to Your Computer ....80 Editing the MFX .

  • Page 8: Quick Guide

    Behavior Modeling Technology Not only physical modeling of the instruments, Roland takes it a step further by modeling the instrument’s distinctive behavior that responds to how the performer plays, resulting in true-to-life, expressive sounds in realtime.
  • Page 9 SuperNATURAL SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tone Synth Tone Example: Example: Piano sounds Organ sounds These are the ultimate piano These inherit the combo organ sounds, with a natural decay and no sounds of instruments such as the gradations in their tonal changes. VK series or the V-Combo.

  • Page 10: About The Jupiter-50'S Sounds

    MEMO You can also use the [MANUAL] button to easily put the JUPITER-50 in a state in which only the Upper Part will sound. This button is convenient when you want to check the sound of a specific Live Set, or when you want to create a registration from scratch.
  • Page 11 Playing a Violin Sound Selecting a Violin Sound Live Set Turn the value dial to select “1782 Press the [MANUAL] button . Violin 3,” and press the [ENTER] button . Press the UPPER [STRINGS] button . This selects the violin sound you’ll be playing. Press the UPPER [STRINGS] button, once again .
  • Page 12 02 About the JUPITER-50’s Sounds Playing a Synth Sound Selecting a Synth Sound Live Set Press the [MANUAL] button . Access the Live Set list for “SYNTH BRASS . ” Turn the value dial to select “0004 Jupiter Brass 4,” and press the [ENTER] button .

  • Page 13: Using Controllers To Modify The Sound

    03   Using Controllers to Modify the Sound Moving Your Hand to Modify the Pitch or Volume page 51 Press the D-BEAM [PITCH], Button Explanation [VOLUME], or [ASSIGNABLE] The pitch will change as you move your [PITCH] button button . hand above the D-BEAM controller. The volume will change, allowing you to [VOLUME] button While playing the keyboard,...

  • Page 14: Registrations Are Convenient For Live Performance

    How a Registration is Structured Your favorite sounds can be saved as a registration. In addition to the Upper Part, the JUPITER-50 has a Solo Part and a Percussion/Lower Part. You can assign one SuperNATURAL tone to each of these three parts, and save these settings together as a registration.
  • Page 15 Creating a Registration Use the sound select buttons of each part to select the desired sound . Upper part Solo part Percussion/Lower part Specify each part’s on/off status and volume setting . Use the sliders to adjust the volume of each Part. Turn each Part on/off.
  • Page 16 04 Registrations are Convenient for Live Performance Selecting a Sound for the Percussion/Lower Part In the Top screen (p . 35), press the [LOWER TONE] button so it’s lit . The Percussion/Lower Part will turn on. The cursor will move to the sound number for the Percussion/Lower Part. Press the [ENTER] button .

  • Page 17: Example Of Creating A Registration

    05   Example of Creating a Registration Layering Piano and Strings Sounds Press the [MANUAL] button . Select the desired piano sound for the Upper Part . Press the [LOWER TONE] button and select the desired strings sound . The piano and strings will be layered. Use the [PART BALANCE] sliders to adjust the volume .

  • Page 18: Introduction

    Behavior Modeling Technology Not only physical modeling of the instruments, Roland takes it a step further by modeling the instrument’s distinctive behavior that responds to how the performer plays, resulting in true-to-life, expressive sounds in realtime. Powerful Live Sets with SuperNATURAL x 4 Live Set The JUPITER-50 can handle up to four SuperNATURAL tones layered as a “Live Set, ”...
  • Page 19 Main Features Sturdy Body and a 76-note Weighted Keyboard The keyboard is the most important factor in your performance, and the JUPITER-50 provides a weighted 76-note keyboard that gives you superb playing feel for confident performances on stage. Coupled with the sturdy aluminum-paneled body, this is a keyboard that expressively responds to every nuance of your playing.

  • Page 20: Getting Acquainted With The Jupiter-50

    Such a combination can be saved as a “Live Set. ” What is a Registration? The combination of sounds assigned to the Upper Part, Solo Part, and Percussion/Lower Part, together with settings for the JUPITER-50 itself, can be saved as a single “Registration. ”...

  • Page 21: Tones

    Tones The “tone” is the smallest unit of sound that is managed on the JUPITER-50. There are four types of tones, as shown in the table below. These tones are the elements that make up Registrations (p. 23) and Live Sets (p. 22).

  • Page 22: Live Sets

    Parts A Live Set consists of the Tones assigned to the four layers, settings The JUPITER-50 has three parts; Solo, Upper,Percussion/Lower. You for four MFX units, and settings for one reverb unit. can assign a Tone or Live Set to each Part and play it.

  • Page 23: Registrations

    Getting Acquainted with the JUPITER-50 Registrations A Registration consists of these three Parts: Solo, Upper, and Percussion/Lower. Stored within a Registration are the settings for the sound selected for each Part, as well as settings for the Solo Part and Percussion/Lower Part.

  • Page 24: About Memory

    Getting Acquainted with the JUPITER-50 About Memory The area in which sounds and other settings are stored is called “memory. ” Memory is divided into three areas: temporary memory (the temporary area), rewritable memory, and non-rewritable memory. JUPITER-50 Temporary Area Select...

  • Page 25: Usb Memory Song Player/Recorder

    Insert USB Flash Drive MP3/WAV/AIFF You can also record the JUPITER-50’s performance and save it on a USB flash drive as a WAV file (p. 68). NOTE • When opening and closing the USB memory cover, please take care not to pinch your fingers or toes between the moving part and the main unit.

  • Page 26: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel Number Area Name Explanation Page USB MEMORY USB MEMORY port Connect USB flash drive (sold separately) here. p. 25 By moving your hand above the D-BEAM you can apply various effects to the D-BEAM controller sound. [PITCH] button If this is on, the D-BEAM controller will control the pitch.
  • Page 27 Panel Descriptions Number Area Name Explanation Page p. 55, p. 62, [WRITE] button Accesses the WRITE screen. p. 75 Use these buttons to edit values. To make the change occur more rapidly, hold down one button and press the opposite button. You can also make the value [DEC]/[INC] buttons p.

  • Page 28: Rear Panel Connections

    DISPLAY CONTRAST knob MIDI connectors USB COMPUTER port Adjusts the contrast of the screen. For connecting MIDI device With a USB cable, you can connect the JUPITER-50 (p. 81). to your computer (p. 80). FOOT PEDAL jacks HOLD jack CTRL 1, CTRL 2 jacks Here you can connect a pedal Here you can connect an expression pedal (EV-5;...
  • Page 29 Depending on the conditions of your setup, you may experience a slight tingling sensation when you touch a metal component of the JUPITER-50. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external ground.

  • Page 30: Placing The Jupiter-50 On A Stand

    Placing the JUPITER-50 on a Stand Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand. If you want to place the JUPITER-50 on a stand, use the Roland KS-G8, KS-18Z, or KS-12. Place the instrument on the stand as follows.

  • Page 31: Turning The Power On

    NOTE With the factory settings, the JUPITER-50 will automatically be switched off four hours after you stop playing or operating the unit. If you don’t want the unit to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off” setting to “OFF” as described on p. 79.

  • Page 32: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation This section explains the basic button and knob operations used to operate the JUPITER-50. [MENU] button Function buttons [WRITE] button [SONG] button Accesses the Menu screen. Here These function buttons are used to Accesses a screen where you can...

  • Page 33: Editing A Value

    Basic Operation Editing a Value To edit the value highlighted by the cursor, use either of the following controllers. • Value dial • [DEC] [INC] buttons Value dial Turning the value dial toward the right will increase the value, and turning it toward the left will decrease the value. If you hold down the [SHIFT] button while turning the value dial, the value will change in larger steps.

  • Page 34: What The [Write] Button Does

    Save the Live Set. page 75 SYSTEM SETUP screen Save overall settings for the JUPITER-50. Assigning a Name The JUPITER-50 lets you assign names to the following items. • Registration • Live set • User arpeggio style • Song • Exported sound data •...

  • Page 35: Navigating Between Screens

    Navigating Between Screens On the JUPITER-50, you can navigate between the screens by pressing each button or the function buttons assigned to various features. Here we explain how to navigate between screens. The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match...

  • Page 36: Registration Screen

    Navigating Between Screens REGISTRATION Screen LIVE SET (UPPER) Screen In the Menu screen, choose “Edit” “Registration . ” In the Menu screen, choose “Edit” “Live Set (UPPER) . ” Here you can view the volume of the Registration, and the volume View the name and volume of the Tones assigned to each layer of and pan settings of each Part.

  • Page 37: Song Screen

    Restore page 70 [VISUAL CONTROL] button. Here you can use the JUPITER-50 to control video equipment that supports Visual Control. Restore data from a USB flash drive back into the JUPITER-50. page 85 Format USB Mem page 70 Initialize a USB flash drive.

  • Page 38: Playing Sounds

    Switching Registrations A Registration is used to store the sounds selected for each Part, as Switching Banks well as various performance-related settings (system parameters are excepted). By switching Registrations, you can instantly change the song’s Each bank contains 4 Registrations. There are 4 banks, 1–4, meaning sounds while you perform, or change numerous settings with a that 4 Registrations x 4 banks = 16 Registrations are available.

  • Page 39: Switching Registration Sets

    MEMO Set 8 • The [MANUAL] button lets you easily put the JUPITER-50 in a state where only the Upper Part will sound. This button is also convenient when you want to audition the sound of a Live Set, or when you want to start creating a registration.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Sound For Each Part (Selecting Live Sets / Tones)

    Selecting the Sound for Each Part (Selecting Live Sets / Tones) Sound buttons and sound categories The JUPITER-50 has three Parts: Solo, Upper, and Percussion/Lower. You can assign a Tone or Live Set to each Part, and play it. The sound buttons correspond to the following sound categories.

  • Page 41: Using The Part Sound Buttons To Switch The Solo Part's Tone

    Selecting the Sound for Each Part (Selecting Live Sets / Tones) Using the Part Sound Buttons to Switching the Tone of the Switch the Solo Part’s Tone Percussion/Lower Part You can use the Part sound buttons to switch the tone of the Solo The sound of the Percussion/Lower Part can be switched from the Part.

  • Page 42: Button)

    Selecting the Sound for Each Part (Selecting Live Sets / Tones) Sound buttons and sound categories Instantly Switching the Variation Sounds The Lower Tone can also be selected by holding down the [LOWER (Alternate Button) TONE] button and pressing one of the Upper Part sound buttons. The sound buttons correspond to the following sound categories.

  • Page 43: Playing Drum Sounds And Sound Effects (Percussion/Lower)

    Playing Drum Sounds and Sound Effects (Percussion/Lower) The JUPITER-50 provides a “Percussion” function, which lets you play Playing Drum Sounds on the Entire a variety of drum sounds and sound effects. Keyboard (Drums/SFX) Playing Percussion Sounds and Voice You can use the entire keyboard to play various drum and sound Phrases (Manual Percussion) effects (SFX).

  • Page 44: Split Performance

    Split Performance A “split” is a setup in which the keyboard is divided into zones, each Turning Split On playing a different Part. Lower Part Upper Part Solo Part Press the [SPLIT] button or [SOLO SPLIT] button . Split or Solo Split will turn on (the button will light). Lower Split Point (B3) To turn it off, press the [SPLIT] button or [SOLO SPLIT] button once again .

  • Page 45: How Split And Parts Are Related

    Split Performance How Split and Parts are Related The following table shows how the split status determines the Parts that are assigned to the keyboard. [PERC] [SPLIT] [SOLO SPLIT] [LOWER TONE] Solo Upper Percussion/Lower Changing the Split Point You can change the point (Split Point or Solo Split Point) at which the keyboard is divided when Split or Solo Split are on. The Split Point is the top key of the Percussion/Lower Part;...

  • Page 46: Changing The Keyboard Settings

    Changing the Keyboard Settings Changing the Pitch by Octaves Transposing By pressing the OCTAVE [DOWN] button or OCTAVE [UP] button you Transpose is a function that shifts the keyboard’s pitch range in can shift the keyboard’s pitch range in steps of an octave. steps of a semitone.

  • Page 47: Using The Arpeggiator

    Using the Arpeggiator The JUPITER-50 has an arpeggiator that automatically plays Holding the Arpeggio (HOLD) arpeggios. When you press notes on the keyboard, those notes will be automatically played as an arpeggio. The Hold function allows you to have the arpeggio continue even Arpeggios can be played in the Percussion/Lower Part (when lower after you release your fingers from the keyboard.

  • Page 48: Editing The Arpeggiator Settings

    Using the Arpeggiator Editing the Arpeggiator Settings Specifies the range in octaves in which the arpeggio will be sounded. Choose “0” if you want only the notes you play to be sounded. Choose “+1” if you want the notes of the Here’s how to make detailed arpeggiator settings for the style, Oct Range -3–+3...

  • Page 49: Creating An Arpeggio Style From A Midi File (Import)

    Using the Arpeggiator Creating an Arpeggio Style from a MIDI Erasing an Original Arpeggio Style File (Import) Here’s how to erase an arpeggio style that you imported. NOTE You can create your own original arpeggio style by importing an SMF (Standard MIDI File). An arpeggio style you’ve erased cannot be recovered.

  • Page 50: Performing With Added Harmony

    Performing With Added Harmony The Harmony Intelligence function adds appropriate harmony to Changing the Harmony Intelligence the highest notes of the Upper Part, based on the chords you play in the Percussion/Lower Part. Type When you turn Harmony Intelligence on, Split (p. 44) will also turn on; the right keyboard zone will play the sound of the Upper Part, and the left keyboard zone will play the sound of the Percussion/Lower You can choose from 17 types of Harmony Intelligence.

  • Page 51: Controlling The Performance

    Controlling the Performance Moving Your Hand to Modify the Changing the Pitch/Applying Vibrato Pitch or Volume (D-BEAM Controller) (Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever) You use the D-BEAM controller simply by moving your hand above While playing the keyboard, move the lever toward the left to lower it.

  • Page 52: Using The Buttons And Knobs To Modify The Sound ([S1] [S2] Buttons / [C1] [C2] Knobs)

    Using the Buttons and Knobs to Modify the Using Pedals Sound ([S1] [S2] buttons / [C1] [C2] knobs) The JUPITER-50 allows you to connect hold pedals (such as one from the DP series; sold separately) and expression pedals (EV-5; sold separately).

  • Page 53: Controlling The Rotary Effect And Reverb

    Controlling the Rotary Effect and Reverb The rotary effect adds modulation similar to what is produced by Controlling Reverb rotary speakers to the sound. Reverb applies the reverberation that accompanies a sound played in a hall or other acoustic environment. The [REVERB] button simultaneously turns on/off the output of You can control these effects by using panel buttons.

  • Page 54: Editing Sounds

    • For details on basic operation, refer to “REGISTRATION SOLO EDIT VIBRATO Vibrato Screen” (p. 36). • For a list of all parameters download “JUPITER-50 Parameter VELOCITY Velocity Guide” (PDF file) from “JUPITER-50” in the “Owner’s Manuals” Mono/poly switch MISC list on the Roland website (http;//www.roland.com/support/...

  • Page 55: Saving A Registration

    Editing a Registration Saving a Registration Cancelling the Save of a Registration You can cancel the save operation by doing one of the following. Edits you make to a Registration are temporary; they will be lost when you turn off the power or select another Registration. If you •...

  • Page 56: Initializing A Registration

    Editing a Registration Initializing a Registration Here’s how to initialize the currently selected Registration. MEMO • Initializing the Registration will affect the data in the temporary area (p. 24). • If you want to return the parameters of all sounds to their factory-set state, use Factory Reset (p.

  • Page 57: Editing A Live Set

    • For details on basic operation, refer to “LIVE SET (UPPER) • Modulation Screen” (p. 36). • Portamento, etc. • For a list of all parameters download “JUPITER-50 Parameter For a SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tone Guide” (PDF file) from “JUPITER-50” in the “Owner’s Manuals” • Noise level list on the Roland website (http;//www.roland.com/support/...

  • Page 58: Changing A Live Set's Tones

    Editing a Live Set Changing a Live Set’s Tones Switching the MFX (Multi-effects) Here’s how to change the Tones in a Live Set. Each Live Set contains four MFX (multi-effects) processors. The “LIVE SET EFFECTS screen” is used to switch MFX settings. In the LIVE SET (UPPER) screen (p .

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Effect Send Levels And Effect Output Levels

    Editing a Live Set Adjusting the Effect Send Levels and Editing the Reverb Effect Output Levels To edit Reverb settings, access the Reverb parameter screen. In the LIVE SET (UPPER) screen (p . 36), press the [F3] You can adjust the level at which the sound of each layer is sent to (EFFECT) button .

  • Page 60: Editing The Tones Assigned To A Layer (Tone Modify)

    Editing a Live Set Editing the Tones Assigned to a Layer Simultaneously Adjusting Multiple (Tone Modify) Live Set Parameters (Tone Blender) Here’s how to modify the sound of each layer. The Tone Blender function lets you shift between the initial values (the currently specified Live Set parameter values) and the You’ll be able to modify selected parameters for each sound (Modify destination values (which you may set freely) by turning just a...

  • Page 61: Convenient Ways To Use The Tone Blender

    Editing a Live Set Set the destination values (lower half of the screen) . Convenient Ways to Use the Tone Blender Indicates the current values. Saving the sound created by the Tone Blender After using the value dial to get a sound you like, you can save that state as a Live Set.

  • Page 62: Saving A Live Set

    Editing a Live Set Saving a Live Set Cancelling the Save of a Live Set You can cancel the save operation by doing one of the following. Edits you make to the Live Set are temporary; they will be lost if you turn off the power or select another Live Set.

  • Page 63: Initializing A Live Set

    Editing a Live Set Initializing a Live Set Copying a Layer Here’s how to initialize the currently selected Live Set. Here’s how to copy a layer to a different layer. This is a convenient way to create a variation based on an edited MEMO layer.

  • Page 64: Other Convenient Functions

    • Carefully insert the USB flash drive all the way in-until it is firmly in place. • Use USB flash drive available from Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other USB device is used. The SONG LIST screen will appear. A list of the audio files on the •...

  • Page 65: Changing The Playback Speed Or Pitch

    Playing back an MP3 file or changing the playback tempo (SET END) (end). of an audio file places a significant processing burden on the JUPITER-50, and in some cases may cause it to be unable to completely process all of the performance data from the keyboard.

  • Page 66: Playing Audio Files Consecutively (Chain Play)

    Using the USB Memory Song Player/Recorder Playing Audio Files Consecutively (Chain Creating a Folder Play) Here’s how to create a new folder inside the currently selected folder. Here’s how the audio files in the same folder can be played In this example, we’ll create a new folder inside the audio folder consecutively.

  • Page 67: Deleting An Audio File Or Folder

    Using the USB Memory Song Player/Recorder Deleting an Audio File or Folder Moving an Audio File or Folder Here’s how to delete an unwanted audio file or folder. Here’s how to move an audio file or folder to a different folder. NOTE In the SONG LIST screen (p .

  • Page 68: Basic Operations In The Audio Rec Standby Screen

    Recording Your keyboard performance can be recorded to a USB flash drive. The audio being input via the JUPITER-50’s AUDIO IN jack and USB COMPUTER port can also be recorded. Make the recording settings, and then press the [ NOTE (Play) button .

  • Page 69: Audio Signal Flow

    Mode Level Using the Included USB Memory Protector You can use the included USB memory protector to prevent theft of the USB flash drive connected to the JUPITER-50. NOTE • You must use the included screws. • You must use the included Allen wrench to tighten or remove the screws. Using a tool that does not match the screw heads will damage them.

  • Page 70: Settings And Convenient Functions

    Access the UTILITY MENU screen to select the desired setting or Backing Up All Settings function. You can back up all of settings in the JUPITER-50 to a USB flash drive Basic Procedure for Utility (sold separately), or restore those settings into the JUPITER-50’s memory.

  • Page 71: Backing Up Usb Flash Drive Data To A Computer

    • When you copy the backed-up data to your USB flash drive, the data that was previously on the USB flash drive will be lost. • You must copy the entire “ROLAND” folder. The system will not operate correctly if you copy only some of the files from the “ROLAND”...

  • Page 72: Exporting/Importing Sound Data

    Exporting/Importing Sound Data Importing Sound Data From the registrations, live sets, and tones saved in the JUPITER-50, In the UTILITY MENU screen (p . 37), choose “Import” and you can select the desired items and export them to a USB flash press the [ENTER] button .

  • Page 73: Viewing Sound Data You've Marked

    Settings and Convenient Functions Viewing Sound Data You’ve Marked Renaming an Exported File You can use the Search function to quickly move to sound data that In the screen where you select the data file to be imported, you can you’ve marked.

  • Page 74: Exchanging Registrations

    Settings and Convenient Functions Exchanging Registrations Here’s how to exchange the numbers of two registrations. In the UTILITY MENU screen (p . 37), choose “Reg Move/ Exchang” and press the [ENTER] button . Select one of the registrations that you want to exchange . Press the [F2] (EXCHG) button to turn on the check box .

  • Page 75: The Jupiter-50'S System Settings

    The JUPITER-50’s System Settings Making System Settings System Parameters These settings apply to the entire JUPITER-50; for example, here you This section explains what each system parameter does, and how can set the tuning and specify how MIDI messages will be received.
  • Page 76 Selects the polarity of the pedal con- However, if the Local Switch is OFF, the JUPITER-50’s keyboard section and its nected to the FOOT PEDAL HOLD jack. sound generator section will be independent, allowing you to use an external Depending on the model of pedal, the sequencer as shown here in the illustration.
  • Page 77 Soft Thru OFF, ON IN connector will be retransmitted without change This specifies whether the JUPITER-50 will synchronize to from the MIDI OUT connector. tempo data from the MIDI IN connector or to tempo data Turn this “ON” if you’re using an external MIDI from the USB connector when the Sync Mode is SLAVE.

  • Page 78: Live Set/Tone Buttons

    Metronome Sound TYPE1–TYPE4 Specifies the metronome type. (settings for the entire JUPITER-50). If you specify sounds within a Registration, the Registration settings will take priority. System Control Source Here you can specify the MIDI messages that will be used as REFERENCE system controls.

  • Page 79: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    “OFF” setting as described below. When you execute the Factory Reset operation, all data in the JUPITER-50 will be lost. If there is any data that you want to In the Menu screen (p . 35), choose “System” and press the keep, back it up to a USB flash drive (p.

  • Page 80: Connecting Other Equipment

    If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the USB COMPUTER port on the JUPITER-50’s rear panel to your computer’s If the JUPITER-50 is connected via a USB cable to your computer, USB connector, audio or MIDI data played by your MIDI software sound from your computer can be played from the audio system (DAW software) can be sounded by the JUPITER-50.

  • Page 81: Connecting An External Midi Device

    If a MIDI cable You can connect external MIDI devices to the JUPITER-50’s MIDI is connected between devices equipped with MIDI connectors, OUT connector, and use the JUPITER-50 to control the connected you’ll be able to play multiple devices from a single MIDI keyboard,...

  • Page 82: Specifying The Transmit Channel

    Connecting an External MIDI Device Specifying the Transmit Channel Detailed Settings for External Parts Set the JUPITER-50’s transmit channel so it matches the channel Here you can make detailed settings for the messages transmitted your external MIDI device is using for reception.

  • Page 83: Playing The Jupiter-50 From An External Midi Device

    Connecting an External MIDI Device Playing the JUPITER-50 from an Setting the Program Change Receive Switch External MIDI Device Here’s how to on/off the receive switch for program change and bank select messages. With the factory settings, both are turned Connection example “ON.

  • Page 84: Synchronizing With An External Midi Device

    Connecting an External MIDI Device Synchronizing with an External MIDI Device Here’s how to synchronize the JUPITER-50’s tempo to an external MIDI device. Connection example MIDI device MIDI OUT connector MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT JUPITER-50 connector MIDI IN connector In the SYSTEM SETUP screen (p .

  • Page 85: Controlling Visuals

    You’ll need a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the JUPITER-50 to your Visual Control compatible device. Connection example Use a MIDI cable to connect the JUPITER-50’s MIDI OUT connector (p. 28) to the Visual Control compatible device’s MIDI IN connector. NOTE To prevent malfunction and speaker damage, be sure to minimize the volume on all devices and turn off their power before making connections.

  • Page 86: Visual Control Settings

    OFF, Assignable are used to switch images, so you would leave this OFF. Specifies whether the JUPITER-50 will (ON) or will not (OFF) produce sound when you play notes in the zones specified for Keyboard Range Lower and Keyboard Range Upper.

  • Page 87: Controlling Sonar (Act)

    Controlling SONAR (ACT) If you’re using SONAR, you can use the JUPITER-50 as a controller for SONAR simply by turning on the JUPITER-50’s “ACT” function. What is ACT? ACT (Active Controller Technology) is a function that allows you to operate SONAR from an external device such as the JUPITER-50.

  • Page 88: Appendix

    Parameter List 0010:Pure Vintage EP1–0025:Clav CA Combo For a list of all parameters download “JUPITER-50 Parameter Guide” (PDF file) from “JUPITER-50” in the “Owner’s Manuals” list on the Roland website (http;//www.roland.com/support/en/). A key-off noise typical of that instrument will be heard when you release the key.
  • Page 89 Parameter List 0033:Nylon Guitar–0035:SteelStr Guitar, Parameter Value Explanation 0083:APS Nylon Guitar–0084:APS SteelStr Gt. Decay time of the percussion sound Percussion Slow Time 0–127 when Percussion Slow is set to SLOW Decay time of the percussion sound Note numbers 34 and lower will produce ghost notes as played on a guitar. Percussion Fast Time 0–127 when Percussion Slow is set to FAST...
  • Page 90 Parameter List 0048:Harp, 0093:APS Harp 0053:Trombone–0055:Bass Trombone, 0097:APS Trombone By turning Glissando mode (CC19) on, you can cause only the notes included in a specific scale to be sounded. This lets you easily produce an idiomatic harp glissando simply by playing a glissando By playing legato with the Portamento SW turned on, you can create the effect of on the white keys.
  • Page 91 Parameter List 0070:Pan Flute, 0110:APS Pan Flute 0075:Erhu, 0115:APS Erhu If Bend Range is set to Tone, you can use the pitch bend lever to create glissando or Turning the Portamento SW on will produce the smooth pitch change typical of this fall effects.

  • Page 92: Control Change Assign List

    Parameter List Control Change Assign List The sound of the SuperNATURAL acoustic tone can be controlled by receiving a specified control change (CC). The parameters that are controlled by CC16–CC19 are the same as the parameters listed in “Editing the Tones Assigned to a Layer (SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones)”...
  • Page 93 Parameter List AFTERTOUCH SuperNATURAL CC01 (System Control 1 CC65 CC76 (System Control 2 Acoustic Tone Source) *1 Source) *2 0001 Concert Grand Portamento – Vibrato – 0002 Grand Piano1 Portamento – Vibrato – 0003 Grand Piano2 Portamento – Vibrato – 0004 Grand Piano3 Portamento...
  • Page 94 Parameter List SuperNATURAL CC16 CC17 CC18 CC19 CC80 CC81 CC82 CC83 Acoustic Tone 0049 Timpani – Roll Speed Mute (*4) – Flam Accent Roll – – 0050 Strings – – – – Staccato Pizzicato Tremolo Fall 0051 Trumpet Noise Level –...
  • Page 95 Parameter List AFTERTOUCH SuperNATURAL CC01 (System Control 1 CC65 CC76 (System Control 2 Acoustic Tone Source) *1 Source) *2 0049 Timpani – – Roll Sw+Dynamics (*3) – 0050 Strings Portamento – Dynamics+Vibrato Level 0051 Trumpet Portamento – Dynamics+Vibrato Vibrato 0052 Flugel Horn Portamento –...
  • Page 96 Parameter List SuperNATURAL CC16 CC17 CC18 CC19 CC80 CC81 CC82 CC83 Acoustic Tone 0104 APS Oboe Noise Level – Growl Sens Bend Mode (*8) Staccato – – – 0105 APS English Horn Noise Level – Growl Sens Bend Mode (*8) Staccato –...
  • Page 97 Parameter List AFTERTOUCH SuperNATURAL CC01 (System Control 1 CC65 CC76 (System Control 2 Acoustic Tone Source) *1 Source) *2 0104 APS Oboe Portamento – Dynamics+Vibrato Vibrato 0105 APS English Horn Portamento – Dynamics+Vibrato Vibrato 0106 APS Bassoon Portamento – Dynamics+Vibrato Vibrato 0107 APS Clarinet...

  • Page 98: Performance Variations For Supernatural Acoustic Tones

    Parameter List Performance Variations for Variation SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones 0061 Baritone Sax Staccato Fall – – 0062 Oboe Staccato – – – 0063 English Horn Staccato – – – 0064 Bassoon Staccato – – – Variation SuperNATURAL 0065 Clarinet Staccato...

  • Page 99: Error Message List

    Make sure that USB flash drive is correctly connected (p. 5, p. 25). Data could not be read from the USB flash drive. Also make sure that you’re using a USB flash drive sold by Roland. Read Error! The file is damaged.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    This is usually because you have exceeded the highest note that Notes played in a high notes that fail to sound, whose pitch fails to rise, or a noise that the JUPITER-50 is able to produce, and won’t occur with the notes — register sound funny changes depending on the note you play (a warbling, chirping, you would normally use.
  • Page 101 Problems with the USB Memory Song Player/Recorder Format the USB flash drive on the JUPITER-50. The JUPITER-50 can use USB flash drive that is formatted as FAT. USB flash drive is not (Normally, when you purchase USB flash drive, it will be formatted detected / Song files are Check the format of your USB flash drive.

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Recording File Format Audio File: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit Linear, stereo) USB Flash Memory (sold separately) External Memory * Use USB Flash Memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used. Others Preset: 128 styles Arpeggiator...

  • Page 103: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Date : Mar. 1, 2012 Model JUPITER-50 Version : 1.00 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function... Basic Default 1–16 1–16 Changed 1–16 1–16 Channel Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode Message Mono, Poly Mode 3, 4 (M=1) Altered ************** Note 0–127...

  • Page 104: Index

    Index Accent ......48 Edit Layer PAN (Pan) ......82 ACT .
  • Page 105 Index S1/S2 ....... 54 UNDO ......57 [S1] [S2] buttons .
  • Page 106 For EU Countries For China...

  • Page 107: Declaration Of Conformity

    Compliance Information Statement Model Name : JUPITER-50 Type of Equipment : Synthesizer Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
  • Page 108 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. TAIWAN ECUADOR RUSSIA OMAN AFRICA EUROPE ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE Mas Musika Roland Music LLC TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C. Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6...

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