Page 1: How To Read This Manual
The RS-5/9 Owner's Manual consists of two volumes, “Quick Start” and “Advanced Use.” “Quick Start” explains the basic functionality of the RS-5/9. By reading the Quick Start, you will gain an overall understanding of the RS-5/9's functions and features. And, for every item explained, you will find a convenient reference to the relevant page numbers in “Advanced Use,”...
Page 2: Using The Unit Safely
Refer damage, malfunction, or electric shock. all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland ......................Service Center, or an authorized Roland • Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, distributor, as listed on the “Information”...
Page 3 ......................your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or 103b • Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the extended period of time, disconnect the AC “Information”...
Page 4: Important Notes
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in another MIDI device (e.g., a Placement sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. • Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
Page 5: What Can I Do With The Rs-5/9? (Main Features)
RS-5/9 with a computer or back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to sequencer, and use the RS-5/9 to play back the data (p. 128). produce essentially the same musical performance. Includes Favorite Performance Bank Buttons...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..................2 IMPORTANT NOTES ....................4 What can I do with the RS-5/9? (Main features) ............5 Front and Rear Panel ....................10 Quick Start............13 Getting Ready......................14 Connecting the RS-5/9 to external equipment..................14 Turning On the Power ..........................
Page 7 Convenient shortcuts ..........................65 If “Stuck” Notes Occur (PANIC)......................65 When Sounds From the RS-5/9 Do Not Stop Playing............. 65 What to Do When an External Sound Generator Fails to Stop Sounding ......65 Chapter 2. Part Volume and Pan Settings ............. 66 Chapter 3.
Page 8 How to Save ..........................114 Saving settings on an external sequencer (Bulk Dump) ..............115 Setting the Device ID Number ....................115 Bulk dump procedure ........................ 115 Setting the System Exclusive Receive Switch ................. 116 Restoring saved settings to the RS-5/9 ..................116...
Page 9 Selecting RS-5/9 Sounds from an External MIDI Device............123 Using an External MIDI Controller to Change the RS-5/9’s Tones........123 Chapter 11. Recording Performances on the RS-5/9 to an External Device ..124 Recording to an External Sequencer....................124 Connecting to an External Sequencer ..................124 Making Settings Before Recording ...................
Page 10: Front And Rear Panel
Front and Rear Panel (RS-9 Only) FILTER PIANO Button You can get the perfect settings for piano performances with LFO ON/OFF Button the press of a single button (p. 60). This determines whether the LFO changes the filter cutoff frequency (ON), or the pitch (OFF) (p. 52). CUTOFF Knob VOLUME Knob Changes the Tone’s Cutoff Frequency value (p.
Page 11: Key Mode
Front and Rear Panel ARPEGGIO ON/OFF Button This button turns the arpeggio on or off (p. 75). EFFECTS ON/OFF Button Switches the multi-effects, reverb, and chorus effects on and off (p. 79). TRANSPOSE ON/OFF Button Transposes all Parts (p. 48). SHIFT Button This button is used in conjunction with other buttons (p.
Page 12 Front and Rear Panel MIDI Connectors PHONES Jack External MIDI devices can be connected here (p. 120, 122, Accepts connection of headphones (p. 14). 124, 127). Use MIDI cables (sold separately) to make connections. Cord Hook MIDI messages from an external device are received at this connector.
Page 13: Quick Start
Quick Start...
Page 14: Getting Ready
Getting Ready Connecting the RS-5/9 to external equipment The RS-5/9 does not contain an amp or speaker. You’ll need to listen to it through powered monitors, a mixer and connected monitors, a stereo system, or through headphones. Connect as follows when using the RS-5/9 as a stand-alone device.
Page 15: Turning On The Power
When you want to how to make the connections for use with another external device • “Playing Sounds from an External MIDI Sound Generator With the RS-5/9 ” (p. 120) • “Playing the RS-5/9’s Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device ” (p. 122) •...
Page 16: Turning The Power Off
Turning the power off Before you turn off the power, make sure of the following points. • Are the volume controls of the RS-5/9 and the other connected equipment turned to the minimum position? • Have you saved the sounds or other data you’ve created? (p. 113) Turn off the power for all connected audio devices.
Page 17 Getting Ready Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. Use VALUE [-]/[+] to select “System Setup.” Press [ENTER]. Press [5] a number of times to select “LCD Contrast.” fig.Q-05 If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [5], you will return to the previous item. Press VALUE [-]/[+] to set the value (1–8).
Page 18: Adjusting The Pitch To Other Instruments (Master Tuning)
[4], you will return to the previous item. Press VALUE [-]/[+] to set the value (415.3–440.0–466.2). Match the pitch of the middle “A” note on the RS-5/9 to the other The process of putting the instruments. standard pitches in tune is called “Tuning.”...
Page 19: Listening To The Demo (Demo)
Listening to the Demo (DEMO) The RS-5/9 contains Demo songs. Here’s how to hear the demo songs and experience the superb sounds and All rights reserved. effects of the RS-5/9. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.
Page 20: Demo Songs List
Listening to the Demo (DEMO) Demo Songs List The RS-5/9 comes with 3 demos. 1. The Groove's Up Copyright © 2000, Roland Corporation 2. RS Fanfare Copyright © 2000, Roland Corporation 3. Journey To RS Copyright © 2000, Roland Corporation...
Page 21: Playing The Sounds
Playing the Sounds Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) When learning how to use the RS-5/9, it’s a good idea to reset it to its factory settings to ensure that its operation matches the behavior described in its manuals. When this operation is...
Page 22 Press [ENTER] once again to start the Factory Reset operation. RS-5/9 is placed. When this occur, adjust depth After the Factory Reset operation is finished, the display will indicate of the display (p. 16).
Page 23: Selecting Tones By Category (Tone Category)
Playing the Sounds Selecting Tones By Category (TONE CATEGORY) The RS-5/9 features a Tone Search function that allows you to rapidly select and call up Tones by specifying the type of tone (Category). The 35 When shipped from the categories are organized into 10 groups.
Page 24 Playing the Sounds Selecting Categories from the Full List In Step 3, if you hold down [TONE CATEGORY] and press a numerical key ([1]–[0]), the Category selection screen is displayed. The indicator will begin blinking, instead of lighting steadily. fig.Q-17 Press the numeric keys ([1]–[0]) a number of times, or press VALUE [-]/[+], to select the Category.
Page 25 Playing the Sounds The following categories can be selected. Category Category Contents Group Piano AC.PIANO Acoustic Piano EL.PIANO Electric Piano Keys&Organ KEYBOARDS Other Keyboards (Clav, Harpsichord etc.) BELL Bell, Bell Pad MALLET Mallet ORGAN Electric and Church Organ ACCORDION Accordion HARMONICA Harmonica, Blues Harp Guitar...
Page 26: Selecting Tones By Specifying The Group And Number
This area holds 512 Tones; these cannot be overwritten or replaced. However you may modify the settings of the currently selected tone, and then store the modified tone in User memory. 1–256 are the RS-5/9’s original Tones. Tones 257–512 provide compliance with GM2. fig.Q-19 Press [PERFORM/TONE] to display the Tone selection screen.
Page 27 Tones by pressing VALUE Changing values by large amounts [-]/[+]. When changing values on the RS-5/9, press VALUE [-]/[+]. You can change values by large amounts using the methods described below. To increase the value, hold down VALUE [+] and press VALUE [-].
Page 28: Easy Tone Selection (Switching Parts)
Easy Tone Selection (Switching Parts) By switching Parts, you can select Tones easily. The RS-5/9 has 16 Parts. Parts are the equivalent of performers playing instruments, and you can assign a different Tone to each individual Part. • Selecting Tones By Category (TONE CATEGORY) •...
Page 29: Playing Percussion Instruments (Drum Sets)
Playing the Sounds Playing Percussion Instruments (Drum Sets) The RS-5/9 contains Drum Sets that allow you to play different percussion instruments or sound effects from each key of the keyboard. Changing a Drum Set Factory settings have a Drum Set assigned to Part 10, so you can...
Page 30: Selecting Drum Sets By Specifying The Group And Number
This area holds twenty Drum Sets; these cannot be overwritten or replaced. However, you can change the settings of a currently selected Drum Set, and then store those settings in User memory. 1–11 are the RS-5/9’s original Drum Sets. Drum Sets 12–20 provide compliance with GM2. fig.Q-24a Press [PERFORM/TONE] to call up the Tone/Drum Set Should “PERFORM”...
Page 31: Playing A Drum Set In A Part Other Than Part 10
Playing the Sounds Press [ENTER] to finalize the entry. Instead of using Steps 4 and 5, you can also switch Drum Sets by pressing Playing a Drum Set in a Part Other Than Part 10 VALUE [-]/[+]. You can also Play Drum Sets in Parts other than Part 10. fig.Q-26 2,6 4 Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.
Page 32: Notes When Selecting A Drum Set
When you want to store a Drum Set you have created to User memory • “Saving Tone / Drum Set / Performance” (p. 113) When you want to switch Drum Sets from an external MIDI device • “Selecting RS-5/9 Sounds from an External MIDI Device” (p. 123)
Page 33: Trying Out Tones (Phrase Preview)
Playing the Sounds Trying out tones (PHRASE PREVIEW) You can check out Tones using specially prepared phrases in each Tone Category. fig.Q-29 Select a Tone or Drum Set (p. 23, 26, 29, 30). The selected Tone or Drum Set plays when Key Mode (p.
Page 34: Playing Two Tones On The Keyboard
Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard The setting that determines whether one or two Tones are played by a key is referred to as “Key Mode.” There are three Key modes. Single: The same Tone is played by all keys on the keyboard. This is the normal playing mode.
Page 35 Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard fig.Q-32 C4 (Split Point) Lower Upper If you press [SPLIT] once more, the indicator light goes out, and the keyboard returns to the normal performance mode (Single). When you want to switch Tones • “Selecting Tones and Drum Sets” (p. 37) When you want to change the Parts used for the Upper and Lower Parts •...
Page 36: Playing Two Tones From The Keyboard (Dual)
Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard Playing two Tones from the keyboard (DUAL) fig.Q-33 Press [DUAL], getting the indicator to light. Try fingering the keyboard. fig.Q-31exp Current Part Tone selection screen Tone Name Category Tone Group Upper Part Tone Number Lower Part Just as in Split mode, two Parts are used.
Page 37: Selecting Tones And Drum Sets
Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard Selecting Tones and Drum Sets Use the following procedure to switch Tones when Key Mode is set to Split or Dual. Selecting Tones By Category (TONE CATEGORY) fig.Q-35 Make sure that the [TONE CATEGORY] indicator is lit. If the [TONE CATEGORY] indicator is not lit, press [TONE CATEGORY] once more.
Page 38: Selecting Tones By Specifying The Group And Number
Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard Selecting Categories from the Full List In Step 3, if you hold down [TONE CATEGORY] and press a numerical key ([1]–[0]), the Category selection screen is displayed. The indicator will begin blinking, instead of lighting steadily. fig.Q-17 Press the numeric keys ([1]–[0]) a number of times, or press VALUE [-]/[+], to select the Category.
Page 39: Changing The Two Parts Being Used
Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard Press [USER/PRESET] to select the group (User, Preset). If you make a mistake, press [EXIT] and specify Press the numeric keys ([1]–[0]) to specify the Tone or Drum the number once more. Set number. Instead of using Steps 4 Press [ENTER] to finalize the entry.
Page 40: Changing The Split Point
Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard fig.Q-39a Press [9] a number of times to select “Upper Part” or “Lower Part.” If you hold down [SHIFT] fig.Q-40 and press [9], you will return to the previous item. Press VALUE [-]/[+] to select the value (1–16). Press [EDIT].
Page 41 Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard fig.Q-42 Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. Use VALUE [-]/[+] to select “Tone/Drum/PFMCommon.” Press [ENTER]. Press [9] a number of times to select “Split Point.” fig.Q-43 If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [9], you will return to the previous item.
Page 42: Using The Convenient Functions In Performances
Arpeggios can be produced You can play arpeggios in all key ranges when Key Mode is set to Single or only by playing the RS-5/ Dual. 9’s keyboard. Arpeggios cannot be played using When Key Mode is set to Split, you can play arpeggios in the Lower range.
Page 43 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Continuing Arpeggios Without Having To Hold Down the Key Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF]. The [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] indicator starts blinking, and you can then have the arpeggio be played without having to continue pressing the chord. To cancel Arpeggio Hold, hold down [SHIFT] and press [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] once more.
Page 44: Using Multi-Effects, Chorus, And Reverb
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Using Multi-effects, Chorus, and Reverb The RS-5/9 provides three independent internal effect channels. Multi-Effect This channel can provide 42 different effects, including distortion and rotary effects. The On/Off settings for Chorus each Effect affect the RS-5/ This channel adds depth and dimension to sounds.
Page 45 The [EFFECTS ON/OFF] indicator lights up whenever any of the three effects is on. When Using Multi-effects in Split or Dual Mode The RS-5/9 cannot use more than one multi-effect at a time. Therefore, there is a “Source” parameter which is used for selecting the multi-effect settings. Settings Values UPPER: The Upper Tone’s multi-effect settings are used.
Page 46: Setting The Amount Of Chorus And Reverb
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Setting the Amount of Chorus and Reverb fig.Q-51 3,7 5 Set the chorus or reverb to ON (refer to previous section). Separate settings for the amount of chorus and Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. reverb applied can be made for each individual Part in a Performance (p.
Page 47: Changing The Multi-Effect Type
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Changing the Multi-effect Type Here’s how to select the desired one of the 42 different Multi-effect settings. fig.Q-53 Set Multi-effects to ON (p. 44). You can set the Multi-Effects Type for each Tone or Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.
Page 48: Transposing All The Parts (Transpose On/Off)
You can play the tones of a transposed instrument just as it is written in the score. When Playing sounds outside the keyboard’s range While the RS-5 features a 61-key keyboard, with some songs you may want The Transpose On/Off to play notes even higher or lower.
Page 49 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances fig.Q-56 Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. Note messages from MIDI IN connector will not be Use VALUE [-]/[+] to select “Tone/Drum/PFMCommon.” transposed. Press [ENTER]. Press [9] a number of times to select “Transpose.” fig.Q-57 If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [9], you will...
Page 50: Changing The Sound's Pitch In Real Time (Pitch Bend Lever)
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time (Pitch Bend Lever) The “height” of a sound is called “pitch.” While playing the keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the pitch, or to the right to raise the pitch. When shipped from the factory, this is set so that the pitch is changed up or Pitch Bend is not applied to down one whole step.
Page 51: Adding A Vibrato Effect To The Sound (Modulation Lever)
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Press VALUE [-]/[+] to select the value (0 to +24). With a setting of 0, there will be no pitch bend effect. Press [EDIT]. If you wish to make The [EDIT] indicator goes out, and you are returned to the previous screen. settings for other Parts, repeat steps 4–6.
Page 52: Changing The Tone With The Knobs
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Changing the Tone with the Knobs Using the six panel knobs, you can change the tone in real time. When a knob is turned, the function assigned to the knob and its value appear temporarily in the display. The effect is applied to both the Upper Part and Lower fig.Q-62...
Page 53 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Turn the LFO DEPTH knob. Turning this to the right increases the depth of the undulating sound, while turning it to the left makes the undulation shallower and milder. Turn the LFO RATE knob. Turning this to the right (clockwise) increases the speed of the undulating sound, while turning it to the left (counterclockwise) slows the undulation down.
Page 54: Changing The Sound's Volume (Envelope)
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Changing the sound’s volume (ENVELOPE) The volume continues to change from the time a key is pressed to when it is released. A: Attack Time:The time it takes after the key is pressed for a sound to reach full volume.
Page 55: Changing The Brightness Of The Sound And Adding Special Qualities (Filter)
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Changing the Brightness of the Sound and Adding Special Qualities (FILTER) You can change the brightness of the sound and give the sound peculiar characteristics using the FILTER 2 knob. fig.Q-66 Turn the FILTER CUTOFF knob. Turning this to the right (clockwise) brightens the sound, while turning it to the left (counterclockwise) makes the sound seem darker.
Page 56: Changing The Rs-5/9'S Settings All At Once (Selecting Performances)
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Changing the RS-5/9’s Settings All At Once (Selecting Performances) The group of Tones and Drum Sets assigned to the sixteen Parts is known as a “Performance.” fig.Q-67exp Performance Part 16 Part 1 Tone/ Drum Set You can record the Tone numbers assigned to Parts as well as the Key Mode, Arpeggio, Transpose, and other settings to the Performance.
Page 57 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Press [PERFORM/TONE] to call up the Performance selection If “PERFORM” does not screen. appear in the display, press [PERFORM/TONE] once When in Single Mode more to switch to the fig.Q-69exp Performance selection Performance selection screen Performance Name screen.
Page 58: Easily Selecting The Performances You Like (Favorite Perform Bank)
BANK buttons below the display. system settings). This Registering Performances setting remains stored in memory even while the Although the RS-5/9 comes with Performances already registered to the power is off. FAVORITE PERFORM BANK, you can change these to your own favorite Performances. fig.Q-71 Select a Performance that you want to register (refer to previous section).
Page 59: Easily Selecting Performances
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances If the Performance is Not Saved After selecting a Performance, if you change the Performance’s settings and carry out Step 2 without saving these changes, the RS-5/9 jumps to the Save screen. fig.Q-72 If you make a mistake, press [EXIT] and specify the number once again.
Page 60: Instantly Switching To Piano Mode
This feature is included single button. only with the RS-9. It is not fig.Q-73 available with the RS-5. Press [PIANO], getting the indicator to light. When [PIANO] is pressed, you cannot change the The most suitable Performance for performing on the piano (Preset:127) is Performance that is called called up.
Page 61: Advanced Use
Advanced Use...
Page 62: Chapter 1. An Overview Of The Rs-5/9
Sound Types Performance Part 16 When using the RS-5/9, you will notice that a variety of different categories come into play when handling sounds. What follows is a simple explanation of each sound category. Tone The individual sounds used when playing the RS-5/9 are Part 1 referred to as “Tones.”...
Page 63: About Memory
Therefore, you do not need to do anything to save this data. Memory refers to the area where Tones and settings are stored. The memory of the RS-5/9 is divided into three areas: System Memory, User Memory, and Preset Memory.
Page 64: Maximum Polyphony
Maximum Polyphony Modifying the Value of a Setting The sound source of the RS-5/9 can produce up to 64 notes (voices) simultaneously. If data is received that attempts to To modify a value, use the VALUE [-]/[+] or [0]–[9] (numeric play more than this number of voices, notes will be dropped keys).
Page 65: Convenient Shortcuts
(PANIC) The RS-5/9 provides several convenient shortcuts. * [**] + [##] means that you should hold down [**] and press If some operation causes sounds from the RS-5/9, or sounds [##]. from an external sound generator connected with a MIDI cable to fail to stop playing, use the Panic function.
Page 66: Chapter 2. Part Volume And Pan Settings
Chapter 2. Part Volume and Pan Settings You can make separate volume and pan (sound-image localization) settings for each individual Part in a Performance. Level Set the volume of each part. This is mainly used to achieve the volume balance between Parts when Key Mode is set to Split or Dual.
Page 67: Chapter 3. Mastering Use Of The Performance Features
Chapter 3. Mastering Use of the Performance Features Playing single-note lines (Solo) Portamento Time When portamento is used, this specifies the time over which This function is effective when performing a solo using the pitch will change. Higher settings will cause the pitch single-note Tone like sax and flute.
Page 68: Determining The Volume From The Force Used To Play The Keys (Velocity Sense)
Chapter 3. Mastering Use of the Performance Features Determining the Volume 1. Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. from the Force Used To Play 2. Use VALUE [-]/[+] to select “Performance Part.” the Keys (Velocity Sense) 3. Press [ENTER]. 4.
Page 69: Transposing Performances
Transposing Performances Adding Breadth to the Sound by Layering Tones with The RS-5/9 has two functions, “Transpose” and “Key Different Pitches (Fine Tune) Shift,” that you can use to move the key range of what is being played in half-step units. The Transpose function...
Page 70: Changing To Pure Temperament Or An Arabic Scale (Scale Tune)
Chapter 3. Mastering Use of the Performance Features Changing to Pure Temperament 6. Press VALUE [-]/[+] to select the value (-64 to +63). or an Arabic scale (Scale Tune) * If you wish to make settings for other Parts, repeat steps 5–6. 7.
Page 71: Chapter 4. Changing Tones In Real Time
Chapter 4. Changing Tones in Real Time MOD (Modulation Assign) You can use the RS-5/9’s Pitch Bend lever, Modulation lever, and control knobs to make changes to the Tones in real time. Value Tx CC# Function/Parameter Changed You can also alter the Tones with a pedal connected to the...
Page 72 Chapter 4. Changing Tones in Real Time * When set to MFX PARAMETER 1 or MFX PARAMETER 2, be sure to note the following. • When the multi-effects Type is set to 01: STEREO EQ (p. 82) or 41: LOFI (p. 106), Level is changed regardless of whether MFX PARAMETER 1 or MFX PARAMETER 2 is selected.
Page 73: Using A Pedal To Modify The Sound
REVERSE. CONTROL jack, you can then use the pedal to make changes If you are using a Roland pedal (that has no polarity switch), in the Tone. set this parameter to STANDARD.
Page 74: Using A Knob To Modify The Sound
Chapter 4. Changing Tones in Real Time Using a knob to modify the When [ARPEGGIO/CONTROL] is On sound Using the four LFO and ENVELOPE knobs, you can control parameters that you select. The functions affected when the knobs are turned can be set in the same manner as with the You can use the six panel knobs to modify Tones in real time.
Page 75: Chapter 5. Using The Arpeggiator
When the Key Mode is Split, chords played in the Lower area of the keyboard will be sounded as arpeggios. Arpeggiator parameters you * Arpeggios can be produced only by playing the RS-5/9’s can set keyboard. It is not possible to produce arpeggios with Note messages from the MIDI IN connector.
Page 76 Chapter 5. Using the arpeggiator BOSSANOVA A style with bossanova guitar cut- TRIPLE RANDOM Notes you press will sound three at a ting. Hold 3–4 notes for best results. time, in random order. You can increase the tempo and use NOTE ORDER Notes will sound in the order that this as a Samba.
Page 77: Creating A Pattern
* MIDI Clock is a message used to synchronize MIDI devices higher, set this parameter to +1. A setting of -1 will make the connected by a MIDI cable. If the RS-5/9 is connected to a arpeggio sound using the notes you play and notes 1 octave MIDI device such as a sequencer, you can set the Sync Source lower.
Page 78: Using The Knobs To Change Patterns In Real Time
Chapter 5. Using the arpeggiator Using the Knobs to Change Patterns in Real Time Using knobs C1– C4, you can change Patterns in real time. 1. Press the [ARPEGGOP ON/OFF] button, getting its indicator to light. Arpeggios can now be produced when chords are played.
Page 79: Chapter 6. Effect Settings
The On/Off settings for each Effect affect the RS-5/9 as a whole (i.e., are system settings). This setting remains stored in memory even while the power is off.
Page 80: The Effect Signal Path
Chapter 6. Effect Settings The Effect Signal Path The following figure shows the path followed by the effects signals. fig.R06-01exp Part Rev Send Level OUTPUT Reverb (R, L(MONO)) Cho Send Part Cho Level to Rev Send Level Tone Chorus Drum Set M-FX Send Level to Cho Part M-FX...
Page 81: Select The Type And Set Each Parameter
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 6. Press [EDIT]. PHASER (p. 84) The [EDIT] indicator goes out, and you are returned to SPECTRUM (p. 84) the previous screen. ENHANCER (p. 85) AUTO WAH (p. 85) Select the Type and Set Each ROTARY (p.
Page 82: 00: Through
Chapter 6. Effect Settings Send Levl to Cho Mid1 Q (Middle 1 Q) (Multi-effect send level to chorus) This parameter adjusts the width of the area around the Sets the amount of the multi-effects sound that is sent to the Middle 1 Frequency that will be affected by the Gain setting.
Page 83: 02: Overdrive
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 02: OVERDRIVE 03: DISTORTION This effect creates a soft distortion similar to that produced This effect produces a more intense distortion than by vacuum tube amplifiers. Overdrive. fig.MFX-02 fig.MFX-03 L in L in L out L out Pan L Pan L 2-Band...
Page 84: 04: Phaser
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 04: PHASER 05: SPECTRUM A phaser adds a phase-shifted sound to the direct sound, Spectrum is a type of filter which modifies the timbre by producing a twisting modulation that creates spaciousness boosting or cutting the level at specific frequencies. and depth.
Page 85: 06: Enhancer
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 07: AUTO WAH Pan (Output Pan) #1 Adjust the stereo location of the output sound. L64 is far left, The Auto Wah cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic 0 is center, and 63R is far right. change in timbre.
Page 86: 08: Rotary
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 08: ROTARY Separation Adjust the spatial dispersion of the sound. The Rotary effect simulates the sound of the rotary speakers Value: 0–127 often used with the electric organs of the past. Since the movement of the high range and low range rotors Speed #1 can be set independently, the unique type of modulation Simultaneously switch the rotational speed of the low...
Page 87: 09: Compressor
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 09: COMPRESSOR 10: LIMITER The Compressor flattens out high levels and boosts low The Limiter compresses signals that exceed a specified levels, smoothing out unevenness in volume. volume level, preventing distortion from occurring. fig.MFX-09 fig.MFX-10 L in L in L out L out...
Page 88: 11: Hexa-Chorus
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 11: HEXA-CHORUS Level (Output Level) Adjust the output level. Hexa-chorus uses a six-phase chorus (six layers of chorused Value: 0–127 sound) to give richness and spatial spread to the sound. fig.MFX-11 L in L out 12: TREMOLO CHORUS Balance D Balance W Hexa-Chorus...
Page 89: 13: Space-D
Chapter 6. Effect Settings Level (Output Level) Level (Output Level) Adjust the output level. Adjust the output level. Value: 0–127 Value: 0–127 13: SPACE-D 14: STEREO CHORUS Space-D is a multiple chorus that applies two-phase This is a stereo chorus. A filter is provided so that you can modulation in stereo.
Page 90: 15: Stereo Flanger
Chapter 6. Effect Settings High Gain Feedback (Feedback Level) #2 Adjust the gain of the high frequency range. Adjust the amount (%) of the processed sound that is returned (fed back) into the input. Positive (+) settings will Value: -15– +15 [dB] return the sound in phase, and negative (-) settings will Balance (Effect Balance) #2 return the sound in reverse phase.
Page 91: 16: Step Flanger
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 16: STEP FLANGER High Gain Adjust the gain of the high frequency range. The Step Flanger effect is a flanger in which the flanger pitch Value: -15– +15 [dB] changes in steps. fig.MFX-16 Balance (Effect Balance) Balance D 2-Band L in...
Page 92: 17: Stereo Delay
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 17: STEREO DELAY Phase Left (Feedback Phase Left) Select the phase of the left delay sound. This is a stereo delay. Value When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: NORMAL: Phase is not changed. fig.MFX-17a Balance D INVERT: Phase is inverted.
Page 93: 18: Modulation Delay
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 18: MODULATION DELAY Rate #1 Adjust the speed of the modulation. This effect adds modulation to the delayed sound, producing Value: 0.05–10.00 [Hz] an effect similar to a flanger. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: Depth fig.MFX-18a Adjust the depth of the modulation.
Page 94: 19: Triple Tap Delay
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 19: TRIPLE TAP DELAY Right Level Adjust the volume of the right delay sound. The Triple Tap Delay produces three delay sounds; center, Value: 0–127 left and right. fig.MFX-19 HF Damp Balance D 2-Band L in L out Adjust the frequency above which sound fed back to the Left Tap...
Page 95: 20: Quadruple Tap Delay
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 20: QUADRUPLE TAP DELAY Level 2 Adjust the volume of delay 2 sound. The Quadruple Tap Delay has four delays. Value: 0–127 fig.MFX-20a Balance D L in L out Level 3 Delay 1 Balance W Feedback Adjust the volume of delay 3 sound.
Page 96: 21: Time Control Delay
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 21: TIME CONTROL DELAY Balance (Effect Balance) Adjust the volume balance between the direct sound and the You can use the modulation lever and knobs to change the delay sound. With a setting of D100:0W only the direct sound delay time and pitch in real time (p.
Page 97: 23: Fbk Pitch Shifter (Feedback Pitch Shifter)
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 23: FBK PITCH SHIFTER CoarseB (Coarse Pitch B) #2 (Feedback Pitch Shifter) Adjust the pitch of Pitch Shift B in semitone steps (-2–+1 octaves). This pitch shifter allows the pitch shifted sound to be fed Value: -24– +12 [semi] back into the effect.
Page 98: 24: Reverb
Chapter 6. Effect Settings High Gain HF Damp Adjust the gain of the high frequency range. Adjust the frequency above which the reverberant sound will be cut. As the frequency is set lower, more of the high Value: -15– +15 [dB] frequencies will be cut, resulting in a softer and more muted Balance (Effect Balance) reverberance.
Page 99: 25: Gated Reverb
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 25: GATED REVERB 26: OVERDRIVE→CHORUS Gate Reverb is a special type of reverb in which the This effect connects an overdrive and a chorus in series. reverberant sound is cut off before its natural length. fig.MFX-26 L out L in fig.MFX-25...
Page 100: 27: Overdrive→Flanger
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 27: OVERDRIVE→FLANGER Level (Output Level) Adjust the output level. This effect connects an overdrive and a flanger in series. Value: 0–127 fig.MFX-27 Balance D L out L in 28: OVERDRIVE→DELAY Feedback Balance W Overdrive Flanger This effect connects an overdrive and a delay in series. Balance W fig.MFX-28 L out...
Page 101: 29: Distortion→Chorus
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 31: DISTORTION→DELAY Level (Output Level) Adjust the output level. This effect connects distortion and delay in series. The Value: 0–127 parameters are essentially the same as in “28: OVERDRIVE → DELAY,” with the exception of the following two. 29: DISTORTION→CHORUS OD Drive →...
Page 102: 32: Enhancer→Chorus
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 32: ENHANCER→CHORUS 33: ENHANCER→FLANGER This effect connects an enhancer and a chorus in series. This effect connects an enhancer and a flanger in series. fig.MFX-32 fig.MFX-33 Balance D L in L out Enhancer L in L out Enhancer Balance D Balance W...
Page 103: 34: Enhancer→Delay
Chapter 6. Effect Settings Level (Output Level) Level (Output Level) Adjust the output level. Adjust the output level. Value: 0–127 Value: 0–127 34: ENHANCER→DELAY 35: CHORUS→DELAY This effect connects an enhancer and a delay in series. This effect connects a chorus and a delay unit in series. fig.MFX-34 fig.MFX-35 Balance D...
Page 104: 36: Flanger→Delay
Chapter 6. Effect Settings Delay HF Damp Flg Balance (Flanger Balance) #1 Adjust the frequency above which delayed sound fed back to Adjust the volume balance between the direct sound and the the delay input will be cut. If you do not want to cut the high flanger sound.
Page 105: 38: Chorus/Delay
Chapter 6. Effect Settings Cho Delay (Chorus Pre Delay Time) Level (Output Level) Adjust the time delay from when the direct sound begins Adjust the output level. until the chorus sound is heard. Value: 0–127 Value: 0.0–100 [ms] 38: CHORUS/DELAY Chorus Rate This effect connects a chorus and a delay in parallel.
Page 106: 41: Lofi
Chapter 6. Effect Settings 41: LOFI 42: SLICER This effect intentionally degrades the audio quality to By applying successive cuts to the sound, this effect turns a simulate a Lo-Fi sound. It is particularly effective on drums. conventional sound into a sound that appears to be played as a backing phrase.
Page 107: Setting Multi-Effects As On/Off For Individual Parts
Chapter 6. Effect Settings Setting Multi-Effects as On/Off 3. Press [ENTER]. for Individual Parts 4. Press the numeric key [7] several times to select the item you wish to set. You can specify whether to have multi-effects used (ON), or fig.R06-05 not used (OFF) for individual Parts only when Source is set to PERFORMANCE.
Page 108: Setting The Chorus Depth For Each Part
Chapter 6. Effect Settings Making Reverb Settings Delay (Chorus Delay Time) Sets the delay time of the chorus effect. You can make different Reverb settings for each individual Value: 0–127 Performance. Rate (Chorus Rate) There are eight types of reverb. You can select any one of these.
Page 109: Setting The Reverb Depth Of Each Individual Part
Chapter 6. Effect Settings Setting the Reverb Depth of Each Type (Reverb Type) Individual Part You can choose from 8 types of reverb. Value: Send Level (Reverb send level) ROOM1–3: Simulates the reverberation of room Sets the amount of the reverb used in each Part. interiors.
Page 110: Chapter 7. Creating Your Original Tone Or Drum Set
Chapter 7. Creating your original Tone or Drum Set Creating a Tone Filter Cutoff Sets the frequency at which harmonics will be cut. This You can modify the settings of a Preset Tone to create your changes the brightness of the sound. own original Tone.
Page 111: Creating A Tone
Chapter 7. Creating your original Tone or Drum Set Creating a Tone 1. Select the Tone you want to edit. * When Key Mode is set to Split or Dual, press PART [ ] to select the Part with the Tone you want to edit. fig.R07-02 Current Part Upper Part...
Page 112: Creating A Drum Set
Chapter 7. Creating your original Tone or Drum Set Creating a Drum Set Creating a Drum Set 1. Select the Drum Set you wish to modify. You can create your own Drum Set by editing the percussion * When Key Mode is set to Split or Dual, press PART [ instrument sounds in one of the Preset Drum Sets.
Page 113: Chapter 8. Saving Your Settings
Chapter 8. Saving Your Settings Saving Tone / Drum Set / 5. When a Tone is being edited, press numeric key [1] several times to select “Tone Name.” When a Drum Set is Performance being edited, press numeric key [2] several times to select “DrumSet Name.”...
Page 114: How To Save
If this message does appear, retailer from whom you purchased the instrument, or save the Tone/Drum Set with the changed settings the nearest Roland Service Center. Note, however, that before saving the Performance. Roland assumes no liability, including compensation, for fig.R08-05...
Page 115: Saving Settings On An External Sequencer (Bulk Dump)
All: All five of the above settings * If you want to make settings simultaneously for two RS-5/9s, you must set the Device ID number of each to the same value. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the RS-5/9’s MIDI OUT 1.
Page 116: Setting The System Exclusive Receive Switch
RS-5/9 When returning saved settings to the RS-5/9, set the * Be aware that when you restore data to the RS-5/9, the data in Exclusive Receive switch to ON. With the factory settings, the RS-5/9 will be overwritten and lost.
Page 117: Chapter 9. Restoring The Original Settings
Set and System Setup settings to the factory condition. 6. Press [ENTER] to execute the Factory Reset operation. * If the RS-5/9’s internal memory already contains important data that you have created, this operation will cause all of this After the Factory Reset operation is finished, the display data to be lost.
Page 118: Chapter 10. Performing With An External Midi Device
Performance messages from an external MIDI device are received here. The RS-5/9 that receives MIDI messages can Set the RS-5/9 to send Channel 1 and Channel 2, then set output sounds, exchange tones, and perform other sound module A to receive only Channel 1 and sound operations.
Page 119: Midi Messages Used By The Rs-5/9
A Note-off message contains the following 3 types of information. With the RS-5/9, you can use Exclusive messages to store Note-off: a note was released Tone settings and other data to sequencers (p. 115).
Page 120: Playing Sounds From An External Midi Sound Generator With The Rs-5/9
Lower Parts are sent over separate channels. Therefore, you can control two external MIDI sound generators. You might want to set these to Channels 1–16 in situations such as when you want to switch the RS-5/9’s Parts as you play.
Page 121: Selecting Sounds On Another Device Using The Rs-5/9
To transmit only the Program number, set the Bank Select device using the RS-5/9 Transmit Switch to OFF. The Bank Select Transmit Switch affects the entire RS-5/9 When you have finished making the connections and setting (i.e., is a System setting). This setting remains stored in the channels, try switching the external MIDI sound memory even while the power is off.
Page 122: Playing The Rs-5/9'S Sound Generator From An External Midi Device
* Tones cannot be switched from an external MIDI device if the Tone Change Receive Switch is set to OFF. Next, try playing the RS-5/9 from an external MIDI device. Different Receive Channel and Tone Change Receive Switch settings can be made for each individual Part in a Connecting External MIDI Device Performance.
Page 123: Selecting Rs-5/9 Sounds From An External Midi Device
Assign (p. 71), Control Pedal Assign (p. 73), and Knob Assign appropriate number by subtracting 1 from the number in (p. 74) to the RS-5/9 achieves the same effect as working the the following correspondence chart. Modulation lever, pedals, and knobs.
Page 124: Chapter 11. Recording Performances On The Rs-5/9 To An External Device
• Set the RS-5/9’s Local Control to OFF (refer to the next In order to prevent such double triggering, the Local Control section).
Page 125: Recording
If this is done, playing back the song from the the previous screen. beginning will automatically set the RS-5/9 to the * If your sequencer does not have a Thru function, set the RS-5/ Performance settings that were used during recording 9’s Local Control to ON.
Page 126: Listening To The Recorded Performance
Chapter 11. Recording Performances on the RS-5/9 to an External Device Transposing Playback of Recording Each Part Separately Performances (Master Key Shift) Next we will record the musical data for each Part onto separate tracks of the sequencer. So as not to erase the...
Page 127 1. Before starting the connection procedure, make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off. 2. After reading “Connecting the RS-5/9 to external equipment” (p. 14), connect an audio device/system or headphones. 3. Connect the RS-5/9 and the computer as shown below.
Page 128: Making Settings Prior To Recording, Recording, And Listening To The Recorded Performance
This setting remains stored in memory even (p. 124). while the power is off. * When the RS-5/9 receives a GS Reset message, the RS-5/9 is 1. Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. enabled for the GS format (a shared set of specifications proposed by Roland for standardization of multi-timbral sound 2.
Page 129: Creating Songs For Gm And Gm2 System Sound Generators
Before making the Performance settings (p. 125), reset the tempo selected at the time of recording, the RS-5/9 may not be sound generator settings to the GM or GM2 initial settings (p.
Page 130 Chapter 11. Recording Performances on the RS-5/9 to an External Device What is General MIDI Setup data? General MIDI Setup data consists of MIDI messages such as the following. • GM System On Message (System Exclusive Message: F0H 7EH 7FH 09H 01H F7H) •...
Page 131: Appendices
Appendices...
Page 132: Troubleshooting
Do the transmission and reception channels • Check the settings (p. 18). match? • If using the RS-5/9 to sound an external MIDI sound Is it possible that an external MIDI device is constantly sending Pitch Bend messages? generator, check to make sure the channels being used for transmission by the keyboard are matched up with •...
Page 133 Are you playing back GS Format song data? part being used to ON (p. 107). • When the RS-5/9 receives a GS Reset message, it enters a mode that provides compatibility with GS Format song data. While this means the RS-5/9 can then play back...
Page 134 Troubleshooting Cannot Play Arpeggios MIDI Messages Not Transmitted Correctly Is the MIDI clock being received when Sync Source (p. 77) is set to MIDI? Are the transmission channel settings correct? • Set the system so that the MIDI clock is received from the •...
Page 135: Error Messages/Message List
Error Messages/Message List This section explains the meaning of the various error messages and other messages that the RS-5/9 may display, and describes the measures to take when these appear. Error and other messages appearing here are listed in alphabetical order.
Page 136 Error Messages/Message List fig.Message-13 Processing is in progress. Do not turn off the power. fig.Message-14 Factory Reset is in progress. Do not turn off the power. fig.Message-15 Data is being saved. Do not turn off the power. fig.Message-16 The Panic function has been activated. To get the sound to stop, the muting circuits have been engaged.
Page 137: Parameter List
Parameter List Performance Set Using the Panel Buttons Full Name of Parameter Value Key Mode SINGLE, DUAL, SPLIT (p. 34) Arpeggio Switch OFF, ON (p. 75) Transpose Switch OFF, ON (p. 48) Numeric Key [3] (PFM NAME/LEVEL/PAN) Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Name Performance Name...
Page 138 Parameter List Numeric Key [7] (CHORUS) Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Type Chorus Type CHORUS1, CHORUS2, CHORUS3, CHORUS4, (p. 107) FEEDBACK CHORUS, FLANGER, SHORT DELAY, SHORT DELAY(FB) Pre-LPF Chorus Pre-Low Pass Filter 0–7 (p. 107) Level Chorus Level 0–127 (p.
Page 139: Performance Part
Parameter List Performance Part Numeric Key [3] (PFM NAME/LEVEL/PAN) Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Level Level 0–127 (p. 66) RANDOM, L63–0–63R (p. 66) Numeric Key [4] (MIDI/TUNE) Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Channel Receive Channel 1–16, OFF (p.
Page 140: Tone
Parameter List Tone Numeric Key [1] (TONE) Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Tone Name Tone Name ASCII Character (max. 12) (p. 110) LFO Rate LFO Rate -64– +63 (p. 110) LFO Depth LFO Depth -64– +63 (p. 110) LFO Delay LFO Delay -64–...
Page 141: System
Parameter List System Set Using the Panel Buttons Full Name of Parameter Value Multi-Effects Switch OFF, ON (p. 79) Chorus Switch OFF, ON (p. 79) Reverb Switch OFF, ON (p. 79) Favorite Performance Bank [1]– [8] Performance Group and Number (p.
Page 142: Multi-Effect
Parameter List Multi-Effect 05: SPECTRUM (p. 84) Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Band 1 Band 1 Gain -15– +15 [dB] 01: STEREO EQ (Stereo Equalizer) Band 2 Band 2 Gain -15– +15 [dB] Band 3 Band 3 Gain -15–...
Page 143 Parameter List 10: LIMITER (p. 87) 15: STEREO FLANGER (p. 90) Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Threshold Threshold Level 0–127 Pre Delay Pre Delay Time 0.0–100 [ms] Ratio Compression Ratio 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 100:1 Rate Rate 0.05–10.00 [Hz]...
Page 144 Parameter List 19: TRIPLE TAP DELAY (p. 94) 22: 2VOICE PITCH SHIFTER (p. 96) Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Delay Center Delay Time Center 200–1000 [ms], Coarse A Coarse Pitch A -24–...
Page 145 Parameter List 26: OVERDRIVE→CHORUS (p. 99) 31: DISTORTION→DELAY (p. 101) The parameters are essentially the same as in “28: OVERDRIVE Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value → DELAY,” with the exception of the following two. OD Drive Drive 0–127 OD Pan Overdrive Pan L64–63R...
Page 146 Parameter List 36: FLANGER→DELAY (p. 104) 42: SLICER (p. 106) Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Parameter Name Full Name of Parameter Value Flg Pre Delay Flanger Pre Delay Time 0.0–100 [ms] Timing Pttern Timing Pattern 1–34 Flg Rate Flanger Rate 0.05–10.00 [Hz] Accent Pttern...
Page 147: Performance List
Performance List User Preset Name Key Mode Name Key Mode Name Key Mode Name Key Mode BasicPerform SINGLE Combine SINGLE BasicPerform SINGLE Combine SINGLE SlicingPower DUAL Morph Pad SINGLE SlicingPower DUAL Morph Pad SINGLE Lo-Fi Tekno SPLIT 5th Saws SINGLE Lo-Fi Tekno SPLIT 5th Saws...
Page 148: Tone List
Tone List User Preset No. Name Voice Category No. Name Voice Category No. Name Voice Category No. Name Voice Category 001 RS Piano 065 Orchestra 3 001 RS Piano 065 P5 Bass 002 Bright Piano 066 Romantic Tp. 002 Bright Piano 066 RS SawBs.1 003 Piano + Str 067 Tp.
Page 149 Tone List Preset No. Name Voice Category No. Name Voice Category No. Name Voice Category 129 4th Trumpets 193 Mystic Pad 257 Piano 1 130 Twin Bones 194 OvertoneScan 4 258 Piano 1w 131 2Tps + Tb 195 Pipe Pad 259 Piano 1d 132 2Tps+Tb+Sax 3 196 Warm Sqr Pad 4...
Page 150 Tone List Preset No. Name Voice Category No. Name Voice Category No. Name Voice Category 321 Chorus Gt. 385 French Horns 449 Sitar 322 Mid Tone GTR 1 386 Fr.Horn 2 450 Sitar 2 323 Muted Gt. 387 Brass 1 451 Banjo 324 Funk Pop 388 Brass 2...
Page 151: Drum Set List
Drum Set List Preset (PC: 2) (PC: 3) (PC:4) (PC:6) (PC: 1) (PC: 5) RS Pop Kit 1 RS Pop Kit 2 STANDARD 2 STANDARD 3 R&B DANCE Note No. Snare Roll Snare Roll FingerSnaps2 Finger Snap High-Q High-Q Slap Slap ScratchPush [EXC7]...
Page 152 Drum Set List Preset (PC: 7) (PC: 8) (PC: 9) (PC: 10) (PC:11) Note No. HOUSE HIP HOP TECHNO TR-909 RHYTHM FX Note No. RevBsAtkNoiz FingerSnaps2 FingerSnaps2 FingerSnaps2 FingerSnaps2 RevClnGtMtUp RevDstGCutUp Click Scrtch Push2 [EXC7] Scrtch Push2 [EXC7] Scrtch Push2 [EXC7] Scrtch Push2 [EXC7]...
Page 153 Drum Set List Preset (PC: 9) (PC: 1) (PC: 17) (PC: 25) (PC: 26) (PC: 33) STANDARD 1 ROOM POWER ELECTRONIC TR-808 JAZZ Note No. Snare Roll FingerSnaps2 Finger Snap Finger Snap Finger Snap High-Q Slap ScratchPush [EXC7] Scrtch Push2 [EXC7] Scrtch Push2 [EXC7]...
Page 154 Drum Set List Preset Note No. 0–24, 89–127 (PC: 41) (PC: 49) (PC: 57) BRUSH ORCHESTRA Note No. Note No. Note No. MG Blip Mix Kick Finger Snap Finger Snap Tape Stop 2 Std.1 Kick2 Jazz CHH [EXC1] Scrtch Push2 [EXC1] Std.3 Kick1 Pedal HiHat...
Page 155: Arpeggio Style List
Arpeggio Style List Style Motif Beat Pattern 1/ 4 1/ 6 1/ 8 1/12 1/12 1/16 1/16 1–3 1/32 SINGLE UP, SINGLE DOWN, SINGLE UP&DOWN, SINGLE RANDOM, DUAL UP, 1/32 1–3 DUAL DOWN, DUAL UP&DOWN, DUAL RANDOM, NOTE ORDER, GLISSANDO, BASS+UP 1–8, BASS+RANDOM 1–3, TOP+UP 1–6 PORTAMENTO A PORTA-A 01–11...
Page 156: Midi Implementation
MIDI Implementation Model: RS-5/9 (64-voice synthesizer (conforms to General MIDI 2 System)) Data Entry (Controller number 6, 38) Date: Oct. 13, 2000 Status 2nd byte 3rd byte Version: 1.00 n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) 1.
Page 157 MIDI Implementation Resonance (Controller number 71) * The rate of the pitch change caused by Portamento Control is determined by the Portamento Time value. Status 2nd byte 3rd byte Effect 1 (Reverb Send Level) (Controller number 91) n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Resonance value (relative change): 00H - 40H - 7FH (-64 - 0 - +63)
Page 158: Program Change
MIDI Implementation Program Change MONO (Controller number 126) Status 2nd byte Status 2nd byte 3rd byte n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) pp = Program number: 00H - 7FH (prog.1 - prog.128) mm=mono number: 00H - 10H (0 - 16)
Page 159: System Exclusive Message
* When this message is received, the device's internal status is reset to its native mode, thus exiting GM mode. The System Exclusive Messages received by the RS-5/9 are; Universal Non-realtime System * There must be an interval of at least 50 ms between this message and the next message.
Page 160 MIDI Implementation Master Coarse Tuning Chorus Parameters Status Data byte Status Status Data byte Status 7FH, 7FH, 04H, 04H, llH, mmH 7FH, 7FH, 04H, 05H, 01H, 01H, 01H, 01H, 02H, ppH, vvH Byte Explanation Exclusive status Byte Explanation ID number (universal realtime message) Exclusive status Device ID (Broadcast) ID number (universal realtime message)
Page 161 = 00H - 7FH (0 - 200%) Device ID (dev: 10H - 1FH, 7FH) pp = 3 LFO Pitch Depth model ID #1 (RS-5/9) rr = 00H - 7FH (0 - 600 [cents]) model ID #2 (RS-5/9) pp = 4 LFO Filter Depth...
Page 162: Control Change
MIDI Implementation 2. Data Transmission Pan (Controller number 10) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte Channel Voice Messages n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = pan: 00H - 40H - 7FH (Left - Center - Right) Note off * Sent when the Common parameter Modulation/Pedal/C1-C4 Assign is set to PAN.
Page 163 MIDI Implementation Hold 2 (Controller number 69) Vibrato Delay (Controller number 78) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte Status 2nd byte 3rd byte n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 0-63 = OFF, 64-127 = ON vv = Vibrato Delay value (relative change):...
Page 164: Program Change
Program Change System exclusive messages Status 2nd byte The System Exclusive Messages transmitted by the RS-5/9 are; Universal Non-realtime System Exclusive messages and Data Set (DT1). n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) pp = Program number: 00H - 7FH (prog.1 - prog.128)
Page 165 MIDI Implementation Data transmission 3. Parameter Address Map Data set 1 (DT1) RS-5/9 (Model ID=00H 3CH) Status Data byte Status 41H, dev, 00H, 3CH, 12H, aaH, bbH, F7H * Data for addresses marked with # are transmitted after separation into two bytes. If the ccH, ddH, eeH, ...
Page 166 MIDI Implementation 2-1. Performance Common 00 44 | 0aaa aaaa | Arpeggio Key Velocity 0 - 127 (0 - 127) 00 45 | 0aaa aaaa | Arpeggio Shuffle Rate 50 - 90 +———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————+ (50 -90[%]) | Offset 00 46 | 0aaa aaaa | Arpeggio Accent Rate 0 - 100 Address | Description...
Page 167 MIDI Implementation 00 15 | 0aaa aaaa | MFX Parameter 5 0 - 127 (0 - 127) (0 - 127) 00 24 | 0aaa aaaa | MFX Send Level to Chorus 0 - 127 00 16 | 0aaa aaaa | MFX Parameter 6 0 - 127 (0 - 127) (0 - 127)
Page 168 MIDI Implementation Arpeggio Parameter List Arpeggio Style +—————————————————————————+—————————————————————————+—————————————————————————+ |value| parameter |value| parameter |value| parameter +—————————————————————————+—————————————————————————+—————————————————————————+ 0 | 1/ 4 15 | HEAVY SLAP 30 | SWING WALTZ 1 | 1/ 6 16 | LIGHT SLAP 31 | REGGAE 2 | 1/ 8 17 | WALK BASS 32 | PERCUSSION 3 | 1/12...
Page 169 MIDI Implementation 4. Supplementary material Examples of actual MIDI messages <Example 1> 92 3E 5F 9nH is the Note-on status, and n is the MIDI channel number. Since 2H = 2, 3EH = 62, and Decimal and Hexadecimal table 5FH = 95, this is a Note-on message with MIDI CH = 3, note number 62 (note name is D4), In MIDI documentation, data values and addresses/sizes of exclusive messages etc.
Page 170 Part 16 at Temporary Performance will be; Checksum Roland Exclusive messages (RQ1, DT1) are transmitted with a checksum at the end (before 01 00 1F 00H F7) to make sure that the message was correctly received. The value of the checksum is...
Page 171 Equal Temperament This method of tuning divides the octave into 12 equal parts. It is currently the most widely used form of tuning, especially in occidental music. On RS-5/9, the default settings for the Scale Tune feature produce equal temperament.
Page 172 MIDI Implementation 64 Voice Synthesizer Date : Oct. 12, 2000 MIDI Implementation Chart Model RS-5/9 Version : 1.00 Transmitted Recognized Function... Remarks Basic Default 1–16 1–16 Channel Changed 1–16 1–16 Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode Messages Mode 3, 4 (M = 1)
Page 173: Specifications
54-15/16 (W) x 11-5/8 (D) x 4-1/4 (H) inches 64 voices • Weight • Wave Memory RS-5: 6.0 kg / 13 lbs 4 oz (excluding AC adaptor) 32 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent) RS-9: 10.8kg / 23 lbs 13 oz (excluding AC adaptor) • Preset Memory •...
Page 174: Index
Index Numerics 2VOICE PITCH SHIFTER (Multi-FX) ......96 Effect On/Off ..............44, 79 Signal Path ..............80 ACCENT knob ............... 78 ENHANCER (Multi-FX) ..........85 Accent Rate (Arpeggio) ..........77 ENHANCER->CHORUS (Multi-FX) ......102 Aftertouch ..............119 ENHANCER->DELAY (Multi-FX) ......103 Arabic Scale ..............
Page 175 Index [MANUAL] ..............74 QUADRUPLE TAP DELAY (Multi-FX) ..... 95 Master Key Shift ............126 Master Tuning ............... 18 RATE knob ..............52 Maximum Polyphony ........... 64 Receive Channel ............122 Memory ................63 RELEASE knob .............. 54 MIDI ................118 REMOLO CHORUS (Multi-FX) ........
Page 176 Index Transmit Channel ............120 Transpose All the Parts .............. 48 Specified Part ............69 TRIPLE TAP DELAY (Multi-FX) ........ 94 Tuning ................18 Tx Setup ................ 129 Type (Multi-Effects) ............81 Upper Part ..............34, 40 User ..............26, 30, 56 [USER/PRESET] ............
Page 177 Index Memo...
Page 178: Information
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PANAMA ITALY ISRAEL SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A. Roland Italy S. p. A. Halilit P. Greenspoon &...
Page 179 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 180 Installing the Music Stand (RS-9 Only) A music stand is provided with the RS-9. The following describes how to attach and remove the stand. Using the supplied screws, fasten the music stand to the back of the RS-9 as shown at left. Turn the screws clockwise to tighten them.

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Using the Unit Safely

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What Can I Do with the RS-5/9? (Main Features)

Front and Rear Panel

Quick Start

Getting Ready

Listening to the Demo (DEMO)

Playing the Sounds

Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances

Advanced Use

Chapter 1. An Overview of the RS-5/9

Chapter 2. Part Volume and Pan Settings

Chapter 3. Mastering Use of the Performance Features

Chapter 4. Changing Tones in Real Time

Chapter 5. Using the Arpeggiator

Chapter 6. Effect Settings

Chapter 7. Creating Your Original Tone or Drum Set

Chapter 8. Saving Your Settings

Chapter 9. Restoring the Original Settings

Chapter 10. Performing with an External MIDI Device

Chapter 11. Recording Performances on the RS-5/9 to an External Device

Appendices

Troubleshooting

Error Messages/Message List

Parameter List

Performance List

Tone List

Drum Set List

Arpeggio Style List

MIDI Implementation

Specifications

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