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Roland Groove Synth JX-305 Owner's Manual (264 pages)

Brand: Roland | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 3.65 MB

Table of Contents
4
Features of the JX-305

8
Important Notes

9
Front and Rear Panels

10
- Phones Jack
  12
- Power Switch
  12
- Rear Panel
  12
Chapter 1. An Overview of the JX-305

13
How the JX-305 Is Organized

13
How the Sound Generator Is Organized

13
How the Sequencer Is Organized

14
About Memory

15
Basic Operation

16
- Memory Card
  16
Chapter 2. Playing the Keyboard

18
Selecting a Patch

18
(Key Mode)

18
Smoothly Changing the Pitch of the Sound

21
Portamento

21
Playing Notes Which Lie Outside the Range of the Keyboard (Octave Shift)

21
Playing Two Patches from the Keyboard

22
Changing the Pitch (Pitch Bend Lever)

22
Applying Modulation to the Sound

22
- Using the Modulation Lever
  22
- Using Aftertouch
  22
Sustaining the Notes You Play (Hold Pedal)

23
Using a Pedal to Modify the Sound (Control Pedal)

23
Pressing Chords to Produce Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)

24
Playing a Rhythm Set

28
Listening to Sound Processed by the Effects (Audition)

29
Chapter 3. Playing Patterns

30
Playing Patterns

30
Adjusting the Tempo

31
Viewing the Number of Measures in a Pattern

31
Muting a Specific Part (Part Mute/Rhythm Mute)

32
Transposing During Playback

32
(Real-Time Transpose)

32
- Using the VALUE Dial or [INC] [DEC]
  32
- Using the Keyboard
  33
Changing the Settings of each Part

33
- Using the Part Mixer Page to Make Changes
  33
- Using the Editing Pages to Make Changes
  34
Saving Patterns You've Modified (Pattern Write)

36
- Copying and Initializing Settings
  37
Playback (Real-Time Modify)

38
- (Pattern Reset)
  39
- Modifying the Sound for an Individual Rhythm Group
  39
Changing the Groove of a Pattern (Play Quantize)

40
Using Pedal for Control (Switch Pedal)

46
- Specifying the Function of the Switch Pedal
  46
- Using the Pedal to Change the Tempo
  46
(Turntable)

47
Chapter 4. One-Touch Phrase Playback (RPS)

48
Pressing Notes to Play Back Phrases

48
- Causing a Phrase to Continue Playing (RPS Hold)
  49
Assigning Phrases to the Keyboard

49
Making Settings for each Phrase

50
- Using the Part Mixer to Modify Settings
  50
- Changing the Patch of each RPS Part
  51
Saving the Phrases You Assigned (RPS Set Write)

52
Chapter 5. Creating Original Sounds (Patch Edit)

53
The Basis for the Sound of a Patch (Tones)

53
- What a Tone Consists of
  53
Sound-Editing Procedure

53
Changing the Basic Waveform of the Sound (Wave/Fxm)

56
Pitch-Related Settings

57
- Modifying the Pitch (Pitch)
  57
- Fxm Color
  57
- Making the Pitch Change over Time (Pitch Envelope)
  
  58
  - Making more Detailed Settings
    59
  - Fine Tune
    60
Brightness-Related Settings (Filter)

61
Settings Related to Volume and Pan (Amplifier)

67
Applying Cyclic Changes to the Sound (LFO)

71
By each Controller (Control)

76
Settings Common to the Entire Patch (Common)

77
Saving Patches You've Created (Patch Write)

82
- Copying and Initializing Settings
  83
- Patch Initialize
  84
Chapter 6. Creating an Original Rhythm Set (Rhythm Edit)

85
How a Rhythm Tone Is Organized

85
Creating the Sounds

85
Specifying the Basic Waveform of the Sound (Wave)

86
Pitch-Related Settings

87
- Changing the Pitch of the Sound (Pitch)
  87
- Making more Detailed Settings
  89
Brightness-Related Settings (Filter)

90
Settings Related to Volume and Pan (Amplifier)

94
Adjusting the Range of Pitch Bend (Bend Range)

97
Adjusting the Effects for each Rhythm Tone

97
Tone

97
Saving Rhythm Sets You've Created (Rhythm Set Write)

98
- Copying and Initializing Settings
  99
Chapter 7. Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects)

101
Turning Effects On/Off

101
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)

102
Adding an Echo to the Sound (Delay)

103
- Adjusting the Overall Delay Volume (Delay Level)
  104
- (Part Delay Level)
  104
- Making more Detailed Settings
  105
- Selecting the Type (Multi-Effects Type)
  106
- Adjusting the Overall Multi-Effects Volume
  106
- (Multi-Effects Output Level)
  106
- Making Multi-Effects Settings
  107
- The Sound
  114
- Filter Type
  116
- Auto Pan
  121
- Specifying the Part(S) to Which Multi-Effects will be
  124
- Adjusting the Delay Volume for each Part Applied (Part Multi-Effects Switch)
  124
Chapter 8. Recording Patterns

125
Recording Your Playing as You Perform

125
(Real-Time Recording)

125
- Recording Procedure
  125
- Loop MIX Recording
  125
- Loop Replace Recording
  125
- (Rehearsal Function)
  127
- Recording an Arpeggio Performance
  127
- Recording Knob Movements (Modify Data)
  128
- Recording Smoothly Across Pattern Boundaries
  128
- Recording Part Mixer Operations
  128
- Recording the Mute Settings
  129
- Recording Changes in Tempo
  129
- (Real-Time Erase)
  130
Recording Notes One at a Time (Step Recording)

131
- Recording Procedure
  131
- Recording Notes One by One (Step Recording 1)
  132
- Various Ways to Input Notes
  133
- Recording Individual Notes to Grid Locations
  134
- (Step Recording 2)
  134
- Inputting Complex Rhythms
  136
Checking the Remaining Amount of Memory

137
(Memory Information)

137
- Temp (Temporary)
  137
- User (User Memory)
  137
- Card (Card Memory)
  137
Chapter 9. Editing Patterns

138
Editing the Musical Data of a Specified Part (Pattern Edit)

138
Individually Editing Musical Data (Microscope Edit)

146
Chapter 10. Collecting Frequently Used Patterns in a Set (Pattern Set)

152
Using a Pattern Set to Recall Patterns

152
Assigning a Pattern to be Recalled

152
(Pattern Set Write)

153
Chapter 11. Connecting Patterns in Playback Order to Create a Song

154
Playing Back a Song

154
Recording a Song

155
Editing Songs (Song Edit)

155
- (Delete Pattern)
  156
- Copying a Song (Song Copy)
  156
- Inserting a Pattern (Insert Pattern)
  157
Saving a Song that You Recorded (Song Write)

157
- Initializing Settings (Song Initialize)
  158
Chapter 12. Using Memory Cards

159
Cautions When Using a Memory Card

159
Before Using a New Card (Format)

159
Saving All Internal Settings to a Card

160
(User Backup)

160
(Backup Load)

161
Deleting the Backup File from the Card

161
(Backup Delete)

161
Copying an Entire Card (Card Duplicate)

161
Chapter 13. Setting the Operating Environment of the Jx-305 (System)

163
Controller-Related Settings

163
MIDI-Related Settings

164
Sequencer-Related Settings

166
- (RPS Trigger Quantize)
  167
- Synchronization Settings (Sync Mode)
  167
- Transmitting Synchronization Messages (Sync Out)
  167
- Making Songs Play Continuously (Loop Mode)
  167
- Setting the Metronome (Metronome Mode)
  167
- (Arpeggio Sync)
  168
- (Auto Checksum)
  168
- (Tap Resolution)
  168
- Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)
  168
- Tuning each Note (Scale Tune)
  168
Tuning and Sound Generator Related Settings

168
- Master Tune
  168
- Specifying How Patches will be Switched
  169
- (Patch Remain)
  169
- Specifying the Number of Notes for each Part
  169
- (Voice Reserve)
  169
- Specifying the Variable Range of Resonance
  169
- (Resonance Limiter)
  169
- Specifying the Pattern at Power-On (Default Pattern)
  169
- Specifying the Arpeggio Style at Power-On
  170
- (Default Arpeggio Style)
  170
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Preset)

170
Chapter 14. Advanced Applications

171
Taking Advantage of MIDI

171
- What Is MIDI
  171
- Controlling the JX-305 from an External MIDI Device
  172
- Controlling an External MIDI Device from the
  174
- Synchronizing to an External Sequencer
  175
- Synchronizing an External Sequencer
  175
- (Bulk Dump)
  176
Example of Real-Time Modify

178
- Filter Envelope
  178
- Pitch Envelope
  179
Example of Multi-Effects Settings

180
Troubleshooting

183
Error Meggage List

185
- Error Message List
  185
Waveform List

187
Preset Patch List

190
Preset Rhythm Set List

195
Effects Template List

203
Preset Pattern List

204
RPS Pattern List

210
RPS Set List

219
Parameter List

223
- Rhythm Set Parameters
  226
- Arpeggiator Parameters
  233
- System Parameters
  233
Transmit/Receive Setting List

235
MIDI Implementation

236
- Program Change
  237
- System Exclusive Messages
  238
- Control Change
  239
- MIDI Implementation Chart
  254
- Sequencer Section
  255
Main Specifications

256
Index

257
- Preset
  259
- Reverb
  259
- Multi-Effects (24 Types)
  259
Tracks: 8 + MUTE CTRL Track

259
Tempo

260
Songs

260
RPS Set

260
Pattern Set

264

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Roland Groove Synth JX-305 Owner's Manual (264 pages)

Table of Contents

Features of the JX-305

Important Notes

Front and Rear Panels

Chapter 1. An Overview of the JX-305

How the JX-305 Is Organized

How the Sound Generator Is Organized

How the Sequencer Is Organized

About Memory

Basic Operation

Chapter 2. Playing the Keyboard

Selecting a Patch

(Key Mode)

Smoothly Changing the Pitch of the Sound

Portamento

Playing Notes Which Lie Outside the Range of the Keyboard (Octave Shift)

Playing Two Patches from the Keyboard

Changing the Pitch (Pitch Bend Lever)

Applying Modulation to the Sound

Sustaining the Notes You Play (Hold Pedal)

Using a Pedal to Modify the Sound (Control Pedal)

Pressing Chords to Produce Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)

Playing a Rhythm Set

Listening to Sound Processed by the Effects (Audition)

Chapter 3. Playing Patterns

Playing Patterns

Adjusting the Tempo

Viewing the Number of Measures in a Pattern

Muting a Specific Part (Part Mute/Rhythm Mute)

Transposing During Playback

(Real-Time Transpose)

Changing the Settings of each Part

Saving Patterns You've Modified (Pattern Write)

Playback (Real-Time Modify)

Changing the Groove of a Pattern (Play Quantize)

Using Pedal for Control (Switch Pedal)

(Turntable)

Chapter 4. One-Touch Phrase Playback (RPS)

Pressing Notes to Play Back Phrases

Assigning Phrases to the Keyboard

Making Settings for each Phrase

Saving the Phrases You Assigned (RPS Set Write)

Chapter 5. Creating Original Sounds (Patch Edit)

The Basis for the Sound of a Patch (Tones)

Sound-Editing Procedure

Changing the Basic Waveform of the Sound (Wave/Fxm)

Pitch-Related Settings

Making the Pitch Change over Time (Pitch Envelope)

Brightness-Related Settings (Filter)

Settings Related to Volume and Pan (Amplifier)

Applying Cyclic Changes to the Sound (LFO)

By each Controller (Control)

Settings Common to the Entire Patch (Common)

Saving Patches You've Created (Patch Write)

Chapter 6. Creating an Original Rhythm Set (Rhythm Edit)

How a Rhythm Tone Is Organized

Creating the Sounds

Specifying the Basic Waveform of the Sound (Wave)

Pitch-Related Settings

Brightness-Related Settings (Filter)

Settings Related to Volume and Pan (Amplifier)

Adjusting the Range of Pitch Bend (Bend Range)

Adjusting the Effects for each Rhythm Tone

Tone

Saving Rhythm Sets You've Created (Rhythm Set Write)

Chapter 7. Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects)

Turning Effects On/Off

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)

Adding an Echo to the Sound (Delay)

Chapter 8. Recording Patterns

Recording Your Playing as You Perform

(Real-Time Recording)

Recording Notes One at a Time (Step Recording)

Checking the Remaining Amount of Memory

(Memory Information)

Chapter 9. Editing Patterns

Editing the Musical Data of a Specified Part (Pattern Edit)

Individually Editing Musical Data (Microscope Edit)