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FEATURES
The
Roland
Digital
Sampler
is
a
completely
new
type MIDI
Sound Module which
can
record
(sample
and
record
into
computer memory)
all
sorts
of
sounds
then
play
these
sounds
with the
connected
instrument.
The
MKS-100
is
conceptually
like
a
tape
recorder
in
that
it
records
sound.
However,
the recording
pro-
cess
is
very
different,
since the
MKS-100
is
record-
ing into
computer memory. Computers can
accept
information only
in
digital
signal
so
the
MKS-100
converts audio
signal
into
digitals.
It
does
this
by
examining
(sampling)
the
incoming
signal
level
great
many
times
a
second,
and
sequentially
re-
cording
these
different levels
in
computer memory.
This
digital
recording
process
is
called
SAMPLING.
• The
MKS-100
has
four Banl<s
(A,
B,
C
and
D)
to
record the
sounds,
therefore
any
of
the four
samples
can be
instantaneouly selected.
• The
MKS-100
features the
dynamics
function.
•
The
Split
function allows
to play
two
different
sounds
in
the
upper and
the
lower
sound
ranges.
• The sound
you have recorded can be saved onto
a
2.8 inch quick disk
(QD)
for
future use.
• The
liquid
crystal
display
and
the alpha
dial
serve
to
make
the operation quicker
and
easier.
• The
MIDI
Mono Mode
makes
the
MKS-100
use-
ful
for
the
GR
Guitar
System.
• The
Roland
Digital
Sampling Keyboard
S-10's
Sound
Library
QD
can be used
for
the
MKS-
100.
liViPORTAryT
NOTES
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The
appropriate
power
supply
for this unit
is
shown
on
its
name
plate.
Please
make
sure
that
the
line
voltage
in
your country
meets
the
require-
ment.
Please
do
not
use
the
same
socket
used
for
any
noise generating
device (such
as motor,
variable
lighting
system).
This
unit
might
not
work
properly
if
turned on im-
mediately
after
turned
off.
If
this
happens,
simply
turn
it
off
and
turn
it
on
again
in
a
few
seconds
later.
Before
setting
up
this unit
with other
devices,
turn
this
unit
and
all
the other
units
off.
Use
a soft cloth
and
clean only with
a
mild deter-
gent.
Do
not
use
solvents
such
as
paint thinner.
Avoid
using
this
unit
in
excessive heat
or
humidity
or
where
it
may
be
affected
by
direct
sunlight or
dust.
Operating the
unit
near
a
neon, fluorescent lamp,
TV
or
CRT
Display
may
cause
noise
interference.
If
so,
change
the angle
or
the
position of
the
unit.
The
built-in
disk drive of
the
S-1
is
a precision
ma-
chine. So,
please handle
it
gently.
Specially
while the Disk Drive
is
running,
do
not
give a strong
shock
to
the
unit.
The
MKS-100
features
memor/
back-up
system
that retains the
data
even
when
switched
off.
The
batten/ that
supports the
back-up
circuit
should be replaced every
five
years.
Call for
the
Roland
service
station
for
the battery
replace-
ment.
(The
first
replacement
may
be
required
before
five
years,
depending on
how
much
time
had passed
before you
purchased
the
unit.)
Please
make
a
memo
of
the data
or
save
in
on-
to
cartridge
before
having
the
MKS-100
re-
paired.
There
is
no
way
for
restoring
the
lost
da-
ta.
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