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FEATURES
•
The
Roland
MKS-50
is
fully
programmable
six
voice
polyphonic
synthesizer
sound module
which
can
be
controlled
by
the
external
MIDI
device.
•
The
MIDI
Mono Mode
makes
the
MKS-50
extremely
useful
as the
sound module
for
the
MIDI
Guitar
System.
The MKS-50
features the
memory
capacity that
can
store
up
to
128
different
sounds
(=Tones)
and
the
128 combinations
of
the
Tones and
the
performance
control
functions (=Patches)
The
Chord
Memory
function allows
to
play
any
of the
16
chords
you have
programmed
by
playing only
one
key.
IMPORTANT NOTES
•
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
requirement.
•
Please
do
not
use
the
same
socket
used
for
any
noise generating device (such as motor,
vari-
able
lighting
system).
• This
unit
might
not
work
properly
if
turned
on
immediately
after
turned
off.
If
this
happens,
simply
turn
it
off
and
turn
it
on
again
after
wait-
ing a
few
seconds.
• Before
setting
up
this unit
with other
devices,
turn
this unit
and
all
the other
units
off.
•
It
is
normal
for this unit to
become
warm
while
it
is
being operated.
•
Use
a soft cloth
and
clean
only with
a
mild
detergent.
•
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
this
unit
near
a
neon,
fluorescent^
lamp,
TV
or
CRT
Display
may
cause
noise
inter-
ference.
If
so,
change
the angle or the position
of
the
unit.
•
MEMORY
BACK-UP
•
The MKS-50
features a
memory
back-up
system
that retains
the data
even
when
switched
off.
The
battery 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
it
had passed
before
you
purchased
the
unit.)
• Please
make
a
memo
of
the data or save
it
on
to
tape before having the
MKS-50
repaired.
There
is
no
way
for
restoring
the
lost
data.
•
If
the Display
responds
with as
shown
below,
the data
in
memory may
be
erased.
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