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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "Using the unit safely" (p. 3) and
"Important notes" (p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of
every feature provided by your new unit, this owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Conventions Used in This Manual

Operating buttons are enclosed by square brackets [ ]; e.g., [ENTER].
Reference pages are indicated by (p. **).
The following symbols are used.
This indicates an important note; be sure to read it.
This indicates a memo regarding the setting or function; read it as desired.
This indicates a useful hint for operation; read it as necessary.
This indicates information for your reference; read it as necessary.
This indicates an explanation of a term; read it as necessary.
* 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 what appears in the manual.
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Copyright © 2009 ROLAND EUROPE Spa
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND EUROPE.

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  • Page 1: Conventions Used In This Manual

    (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual. Copyright © 2009 ROLAND EUROPE Spa All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the...
  • Page 2 For the U.K.

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
  • Page 4 101c • The Prelude is for use only with a Roland KS-12 stand (or cart). Use with other stands (or carts) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    • Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of the Prelude. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing.
  • Page 6 * MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group. * MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corpo- ration.

  • Page 7: Main Features

    Four variations each for Intro, Main, and Ending. Included “StyleConverter” software lets you create Styles on your computer. Styles you’ve created can be installed in the Prelude as User Styles via USB memory. USB Memory Player function lets you play MP3/WAV/AIFF/SMF data You can apply the Center Cancel function to audio, or enjoy “minus-one”...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Changing a value... 16 Main Screen ... 16 Listening to the Demo Songs ... 17 Restoring the Prelude to Its Factory Settings.. 17 Preserving Certain Settings Even When You Switch Performances (Lock System) ... 17 Input settings for the EXT INPUT jack... 18 Keyboard Mode Functions...19...
  • Page 9 MIDI Channels ... 42 MIDI Parameters ... 42 Local Switch... 42 Using the Prelude as a MIDI Sound Module. 43 Connecting to a Computer via the USB MIDI Connector ... 44 If connection to your computer is unsuccessful..44 Making the Settings for the USB Driver ...

  • Page 10: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Front Panel VOLUME knob This knob controls the volume of the entire Prelude. Beware of excessive levels as they may cause the speakers to distort for some sounds. Pitch Bend/Modulation lever You can raise or lower the pitch by moving this lever to the left or right.

  • Page 11: Keyboard Section

    Use these buttons to raise or lower the pitch of the keyboard in one-octave steps (p. 21). TRANSPOSE button These button allow you to transpose the Prelude up or down in semitone steps (p. 21). MELODY INTELL button Press this button to add an automatic counter-melody (second and third voice) to your solos or melodies (p.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    For mono output, use the L jack (p. 15). USB MIDI port Use a USB cable to connect the Prelude to your computer via this connector (p. 48). USB MEMORY port Connect a USB memory here and use the Prelude to play back files (songs) that have been stored on USB memory.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Style, the keyboard mode, and various other parameters. What is a Tone? (p. 20) On the Prelude, each of the sounds you normally play is called a “Tone.” If we use the analogy of an orchestra, a Tone corresponds to an instrument played by one of the musicians.

  • Page 14: Non-Rewritable Memory

    Depending on your region, the included AC adaptor may be a different type than the one shown above. If so, omit step 3 and proceed. 4. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Prelude’s rear panel, and then plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 15: Connecting External Equipment

    (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. If the Prelude is connected to a keyboard amp or audio amp, turn on the power of the Prelude first, and then switch on your amp. 3. Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume of the Prelude.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Display Contrast ([Lcd Contrast] Knob)

    The following screen, which appears after you turn on the power, is called the “Main screen.” This screen will be shown most of the time you’re performing with the Prelude. 1. The number and name of the currently selected Style or of the currently selected Song 2.

  • Page 17: Listening To The Demo Songs

    OUT. Restoring the Prelude to Its Factory Settings You can return all of Prelude’s settings to the factory-set state. This is called “Factory Reset.” If the Prelude’s internal memory already contains important data that you’ve created, all of this data will be lost when you execute a Factory Reset.

  • Page 18: Input Settings For The Ext Input Jack

    The “External Input” and “Center Cancel” settings cannot be saved to User Programs or the System memory. “External Input” is reset to “On” and “Center Cancel” to “Off” each time you switch on the Prelude. Value OFF, ON OFF, ON...

  • Page 19: Keyboard Mode Functions

    If the [SPLIT] and [DUAL] are off, the keyboard will be in Single mode, meaning that the entire keyboard will play a single Tone. When you turn on the power, the Prelude will be in this mode. Using Piano Mode Regardless of the keyboard mode that is currently selected, you can use the following operation to call up the “Piano...

  • Page 20: Selecting A Tone ([Tone])

    3. To exit Dual mode, press [DUAL] once again so its light goes out. Selecting a Tone ([TONE]) The Prelude contains more than 1000 different Tones. You can use these Tones in the three keyboard modes (Single, Split, Dual). In Split mode or Dual mode, you can use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the Tone number of the Upper Tone or Lower Tone, and select a different Tone for each.

  • Page 21: Changing The Key Touch ([Key Touch])

    ] to select the Upper or Lower part whose pitch ] to change the octave. Explanation The playback of Songs recorded with, or imported into, the Prelude, and of SMF data (29, p. 31) will be transposed. ], use Cursor ] to Value...

  • Page 22: Adding Harmony To The Upper Tone (Melody Intell)

    Keyboard Mode Functions Parameter Explanation The sound of the keyboard will KBD Trans be transposed. The transposed pitch (–5~+6 C→ semitones) Audio data cannot be transposed. 3. Hold down [TRANSPOSE], and use the VALUE dial to specify the desired value. [TRANSPOSE] will light if the setting is anything other than C.

  • Page 23: Backing Track Functions

    Backing Track Functions Selecting the Backing Types (Style/Song/USB Memory Player) The Prelude allows you to use the following three types of musical backing. To switch the backing type, use BACKING TYPE [STYLE], [SONG] and [USB MEMORY PLAYER]. [STYLE] (p. 24) This backing uses the Music Styles.

  • Page 24: Style (Playing With An Accompaniment)

    Variation pattern depends on where you come from. What’s a “Fill-In”?–A short improvisational phrase inserted at the bar line is called a “Fill In.” The Prelude automatically plays the appropriate phrase for the selected Style. Stopping a Style 1.

  • Page 25: Sync Start/Stop (Sync Buttons)

    Adding User Styles (Importing from USB memory) Style data saved on USB memory can be imported into the Prelude. Before you continue, the Style data you created on your computer using the included “StyleConverter” software must be saved to USB memory.

  • Page 26: Back Up User Style (Exporting To Usb Memory)

    “Loading User Data Saved on USB Memory (Import)” (p. 48) Song Recording a New Song ([SONG REC]) You can use the 16-track recorder of the Prelude to record your own performances. You can record your keyboard performance while listening to an accompaniment, and then listen to the playback of your recorded performance.

  • Page 27: Recording A Specified Part (Song Track)

    Even without pressing [ you play on the keyboard… (1) if the [SYNC START] button is lit, or… (2) if you start playing using the Upper or Lower part while the “Count-In” parameter is set to “WAIT NOTE” (p. 28). 4.

  • Page 28: Re-Recording Your Performance

    Backing Track Functions Re-recording Your Performance In the SONG TRACK screen you can overdub additional material onto your recorded performance, or re-record the specified measures of a performance. You can use the following ways of re-recording. • Replace–New material is recorded as previously recorded material is erased.

  • Page 29: Loading Song Data From Usb Memory

    Loading Song Data from USB Memory Song data saved on USB memory can be loaded into the Prelude. SMF data also can be stored into the user Song. For details, refer to “Loading User Data Saved on USB Memory (Import)” (p. 48).

  • Page 30: Moving The Playback Location Of A Song

    5. When you’re finished making settings, press [EXIT]. This setting is system parameter. Back Up Song Files Song data you created on the Prelude can be saved on USB memory. For details, refer to “Saving User Data to USB Memory (Backup)”...

  • Page 31: Usb Memory Player Screens

    USB Memory Player Screens Main Screen When you connect USB memory to the Prelude and press [USB MEMORY PLAYER], the Main screen will appear as follows. 1. PLAYLIST icon: Indicates the PLAYLIST SELECT screen. 2. SONG icon: Indicates the SONG SELECT screen.

  • Page 32: Selecting And Playing A Song From Within A Songlist

    Selecting and playing back ‘external’ songs without creating a playlist 1. After placing the SMF or Audio files in the root directory of your USB memory, connect it t the Prelude and press the [USB MEMORY PLAYER] button. 2. Use [ ] to select the USB memory folder.

  • Page 33: Editing Playlist

    VIEW] repeatedly to switch from the Main screen to SONG INFO (LEVEL) → PERFORM MIXER (p. 24) → Main screen. Saving playlist settings to USB memory ([WRITE]) Here’s how Playlist settings you’ve edited on the Prelude can be saved to USB memory. 1. Press [WRITE]. 2. Use [ ] to select “Playlist,”...

  • Page 34: Performance Functions And Effects

    Performance Functions and Effects Performance Features D Beam Controller The D Beam controller can be used simply by waving your hand over it. Depending on the function that is assigned to it, the D Beam controller can be used to apply varius effects and to modify the sounds.
  • Page 35 D Beam Explanation function The sound of running water will continue as long as your hand is positioned above the D Beam. STREAM* The volume will increase as you move your hand closer. An explosion will sound when you position your EXPLO- hand over the D Beam.

  • Page 36: Pitch Bend And Modulation Lever

    If you turn off the power while the D BEAM screen is displayed, the D Beam setting you chose will not be remembered by the Prelude. You must press [EXIT] before you turn off the power. Pitch Bend and Modulation Lever...

  • Page 37: Editing A Performance

    4. Use [ ] or the VALUE dial to select a Performance. 5. Press [ENTER] to set the Performance. If you press [EXIT] without pressing [ENTER], the list will close without the currently selected Performance being changed. Editing a Performance You can edit the settings of a Performance, and store them as a user Performance.

  • Page 38: Editing A Tone

    Performance Functions and Effects Editing a Tone Editing a Tone in detail You can edit the currently selected Tone (including rhythm set Tones) in more detail. The Tone settings you edit are stored in the Performance (p. 36). 1. Press [MENU]. 2.

  • Page 39: Saving A Performance (Write)

    Frequency Oscillator) to cyclically vary the pitch. Explanation Saving a Performance (WRITE) Here’s how the settings of the current Performance can be saved in the Prelude as a new Performance. 1. Press [WRITE]. 2. Use [ [ENTER]. Input a name for your user Performance 3.

  • Page 40: Using Reverb, Chorus And Mfx Effects ([Reverb])

    Performance Functions and Effects Using Reverb, Chorus and MFX Effects ([REVERB]) The Prelude contains built-in reverb, chorus, and multi-effect (MFX) processors. You can choose an effect type for each processor. MFX will apply only to the realtime performance of the part you play by hand (the Upper Part or Lower Part).
  • Page 41 Page Parameter Explanation Specifies the MFX settings that will be used for the Upper Part. If you choose “PERFORM,” the MFX Upper settings of the Source Performance will be used. If you choose “UPPER TONE,” the Upper MFX settings of the Tone will be used.

  • Page 42: Using Midi

    The Prelude’s MIDI connectors allow it to transmit performance data to, and receive such data from other devices. You can use the Prelude in a wide range of ways by connecting external devices to these connectors. Connection example...

  • Page 43: Using The Prelude As A Midi Sound Module

    Using the Prelude as a MIDI OFF, ON Sound Module If you want to use the Prelude with an external MIDI sequencer, for example to create Styles, proceed as follows. OFF, ON 1. Press [SONG] to put the Prelude in Song mode.

  • Page 44: Connecting To A Computer Via The Usb Midi Connector

    Administrator • A user name whose account type is a computer administrator Do not connect two or more Prelude units to one computer via USB. The system will not operate correctly with such connections. The file name for a Style or Song that can be used by the Prelude must be no longer than sixteen characters (not including the filename extension).

  • Page 45: System Settings

    System Settings Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the Prelude, such as tuning and MIDI message reception, are referred to as “system settings.” How to Make System Settings ([MENU]) 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] to select “System” then press [ENTER].
  • Page 46 STANDARD , Pedal you press them. If you’re using this Polarity REVERSE type of pedal, set this parameter to “REVERSE.” If you’re using a Roland pedal (without a polarity switch), use “STANDARD.” Switches the polarity of the pedal STANDARD , Hold connected to the HOLD PEDAL jack.

  • Page 47: System Lock

    • MINUS ONE/CENTER CANCEL button on/off (p. 30, p. 32) Viewing Information about Prelude Explanation (System Version Info Screens) Here’s how to view information about the Prelude such as its software version. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 3. Use [...

  • Page 48: Using Usb Memory

    Using USB Memory You can save Prelude user data to USB memory (i.e., back up data), or load data from USB memory into the Prelude. Data you’ve downloaded to your computer can also be saved to USB memory and then loaded into the Prelude.

  • Page 49: Deleting User Data That You Loaded

    Before you continue, save the downloaded data from your computer to the USB memory you’re using. Connect the USB memory to the Prelude, and import the data you saved. If you add Tones, the imported Tones will be added to [WORLD] and [SPECIAL].

  • Page 50: About V-Link

    About V-LINK Connecting the Prelude to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the Prelude. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
  • Page 51 Parameter Value Explanation CC64 (Hold) Sync SW Clip CC65 Loop SW (Portamento) Assign CC72 (Release) Knob Fade CC73 (Attack) Time SW Visual CC74 (Cutoff) Knob AB SW CC81 (General–6) Tap SW CC83 (General–8) Total CC85 Select FX Select CC86 Play Pos CC91 (Reverb) Loop CC92 (Tremolo)
  • Page 52 MEMO...

  • Page 53: Appendices

    Troubleshooting This section provides points to check and actions to take when the Prelude does not function as you expect. Refer to the appropriate section for the problem you are experiencing. Problem Is the included AC adaptor/power cord correctly connected to an AC outlet and...
  • Page 54 USB memory that has been formatted as FAT. If your USB memory was formatted using any other method, please re-format it using FAT. • The file name for a Style or Song that can be used by the Prelude must be no longer than sixteen characters (not including the filename extension).

  • Page 55: Error Messages

    This is a file that the 55 is unable to play. This song has not been transferred from Playl- Incorrect File! ist Editor to USB memory. The file uses a sampling rate that the Prelude cannot play. It is possible that the contents of system memo- System Memory ry have been damaged.

  • Page 56: Effects List

    Effects List Multi-Effects Parameters The multi-effects feature 78 different kinds of effects. Some of the effects consist of two or more different effects connected in series. FILTER (10 types) 01 EQUALIZER 02 SPECTRUM 03 ISOLATOR 04 LOW BOOST 05 SUPER FILTER 06 STEP FILTER 07 ENHANCER 08 AUTO WAH...
  • Page 57 When Using 3D Effects The following 3D effects utilize RSS (Roland Sound Space) technology to create a spaciousness that cannot be produced by delay, reverb, chorus, etc. 52: 3D DELAY...

  • Page 58: Equalizer

    EQUALIZER This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). fig.MFX-01 L in 4-Band EQ R in 4-Band EQ Parameter Value Description Low Freq 200, 400 Hz Frequency of the low range Low Gain -15– +15 dB Gain of the low range Mid1 Freq 200–8000 Hz Frequency of the middle range 1...

  • Page 59: Super Filter

    SUPER FILTER This is a filter with an extremely sharp slope. The cutoff frequency can be varied cyclically. fig.MFX-05 L in Super Filter R in Super Filter Parameter Value Description Filter type Frequency range that will pass through each filter LPF, BPF, HPF, LPF: frequencies below the cutoff Filter Type...

  • Page 60: Auto Wah

    AUTO WAH Cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic change in timbre. fig.MFX-08 L in Auto Wah 2-Band EQ R in Auto Wah 2-Band EQ Parameter Value Description Type of filter LPF: The wah effect will be applied over Filter Type LPF, BPF a wide frequency range.

  • Page 61: Phaser

    PHASER A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and modulated. fig.MFX-11 L in Phaser Phaser R in Parameter Value Description 4-STAGE, 8-STAGE, 12- Mode Number of stages in the phaser STAGE Adjusts the basic frequency from Manual 0–127 which the sound will be modulat- Rate 0.05–10.00 Hz, note...

  • Page 62: Infinite Phaser

    INFINITE PHASER A phaser that continues raising/lowering the frequency at which the sound is modulated. fig.MFX-14 L in Infinite Phaser 2-Band EQ R in Parameter Range Explanation Higher values will produce a Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 deeper phaser effect. Speed at which to raise or lower the frequency at which the sound Speed...

  • Page 63: Auto Pan

    AUTO PAN Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the sound. fig.MFX-18a L in Auto Pan 2-Band EQ R in Auto Pan 2-Band EQ Parameter Value Description Modulation Wave TRI: triangle wave TRI, SQR, SIN, SAW1, SQR: square wave SAW2 SIN: sine wave SAW1/2: sawtooth wave SAW1 Mod Wave...

  • Page 64: Rotary

    ROTARY The Rotary effect simulates the sound of the rotary speakers often used with the electric organs of the past. Since the movement of the high range and low range rotors can be set independently, the unique type of modulation characteristic of these speakers can be simulated quite closely.

  • Page 65: Flanger

    FLANGER This is a stereo flanger. (The LFO has the same phase for left and right.) It produces a metallic resonance that rises and falls like a jet airplane taking off or landing. A filter is provided so that you can adjust the timbre of the flanged sound.

  • Page 66: Tremolo Chorus

    TREMOLO CHORUS This is a chorus effect with added Tremolo (cyclic modulation of volume). fig.MFX-27 L in Balance D Balance W Tremolo Chorus Balance W R in Balance D Parameter Value Description Adjusts the delay time from the di- Pre Delay 0.0–100.0 ms rect sound until the chorus sound is heard.

  • Page 67: 3D Flanger

    3D FLANGER This applies a 3D effect to the flanger sound. The flanger sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. fig.MFX-30 3D Flanger Parameter Value Description Type of filter Filter Type OFF, LPF, HPF Cutoff Freq 200–8000 Hz Basic frequency of the filter Adjusts the delay time from when...

  • Page 68: 2Band Flanger

    2BAND FLANGER A flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the low- frequency and high-frequency ranges. fig.MFX-33 L in High Band Flanger Split High Band Feedback Low Band Flanger Low Band Feedback High Band Feedback High Band Flanger Low Band Feedback Split Low Band Flanger...

  • Page 69: Overdrive

    OVERDRIVE Creates a soft distortion similar to that produced by vacuum tube amplifiers. fig.MFX-35 L in Over 2-Band drive Simulator R in Parameter Value Description Degree of distortion Drive 0–127 Type of guitar amp SMALL, BUILT-IN, Amp Type 2-STACK, 3-STACK Low Gain -15–...

  • Page 70: Compressor

    Specifications for each Speaker Type The speaker column indicates the diameter of each speaker unit (in inches) and the number of units. Type Cabinet SMALL 1 small open-back enclosure SMALL 2 small open-back enclosure MIDDLE open back enclosure JC-120 open back enclosure BUILT-IN 1 open back enclosure BUILT-IN 2...

  • Page 71: Delay (13 Types)

    DELAY This is a stereo delay. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: fig.MFX-43a Balance D L in Delay Balance W Feedback Feedback Balance W Delay R in Balance D When Feedback Mode is CROSS: fig.MFX-43b Balance D L in Delay Balance W Feedback Feedback Delay...

  • Page 72: Modulation Delay

    MODULATION DELAY Adds modulation to the delayed sound. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: fig.MFX-46a Balance D L in Delay Modulation Balance W Feedback Feedback Delay Balance W Modulation R in Balance D When Feedback Mode is CROSS: fig.MFX-46b Balance D L in Delay Modulation...

  • Page 73: Multi Tap Delay

    MULTI TAP DELAY This effect provides four delays. Each of the Delay Time parameters can be set to a note length based on the selected tempo. You can also set the panning and level of each delay sound. fig.MFX-49 Balance D L in Delay 1 Feed...

  • Page 74: 3D Delay

    3D DELAY This applies a 3D effect to the delay sound. The delay sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. fig.MFX-52 Level 3D Delay L 3D Delay C Feedback 3D Delay R Parameter Value Description Delay Left Adjusts the delay time from the Delay Right 0–2600 ms, note...

  • Page 75: Tape Echo

    TAPE ECHO A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo. fig.MFX-55 L in Direct Level Echo Level Tape Echo Echo Level R in Direct Level...

  • Page 76: Lofi Radio

    LOFI RADIO In addition to a Lo-Fi effect, this effect also generates radio noise. fig.MFX-58 2-Band L in Lo-Fi Radio Lo-Fi 2-Band R in Parameter Value Description Degrades the sound quality. The sound qual- LoFi Type 1–9 ity grows poorer as this value is increased. Type of filter OFF: no filter is used OFF, LPF,...

  • Page 77: 2Voi Pitch Shifter

    2VOI PITCH SHIFTER (2VOICE PITCH SHIFTER) Shifts the pitch of the original sound. This 2-voice pitch shifter has two pitch shifters, and can add two pitch shifted sounds to the original sound. fig.MFX-62 L in Level 1 Pan 1 L Pan 1 R 2Voice Pitch Shifter Pan 2 L...

  • Page 78: Gated Reverb

    GATED REVERB This is a special type of reverb in which the reverberant sound is cut off before its natural length. fig.MFX-65 L in Balance D Balance W Gated Reverb Balance W R in Balance D Parameter Value Description Type of reverb NORMAL, REVERSE, Type SWEEP1, SWEEP2...

  • Page 79: Distortion → Chorus

    DISTORTION → CHORUS The parameters are essentially the same as in “66: OVERDRIVE CHORUS,” with the exception of the following two. Overdrive Drive Distortion Drive, Overdrive Pan → fig.MFX-69 L in Balance D Distortion Chorus R in Balance D DISTORTION → FLANGER The parameters are essentially the same as in “67: OVERDRIVE FLANGER,”...

  • Page 80: Enhancer → Delay

    ENHANCER → DELAY fig.MFX-74 L in Enhancer Balance D Feedback R in Enhancer Balance D Parameter Value Description Enhancer Sens 0–127 Sensitivity of the enhancer Level of the overtones generated Enhancer Mix 0–127 by the enhancer Adjusts the delay time from the Delay Time 0–2600 ms, note direct sound until the delay...

  • Page 81: Chorus → Flanger

    CHORUS → FLANGER fig.MFX-77 Balance D Balance D L in Feedback Balance W Chorus Flanger Balance W R in Balance D Balance D Parameter Value Description Chorus Pre Adjusts the delay time from the direct 0.0–100.0 ms Delay sound until the chorus sound is heard. Modulation frequency of the chorus Chorus Rate 0.05–10.00 Hz, note...

  • Page 82: Chorus Parameters

    Chorus Parameters The Prelude’s Chorus effect unit can also be used as a stereo delay unit. These settings allow you to select chorus or delay, and the characteristics of the selected effect type. Parameter Value Description Selects either Chorus or Delay.

  • Page 83: Reverb Parameters

    Reverb Parameters These settings allow you to select the desired type of reverb, and its characteristics. Parameter Value Description Type of reverb 0 (OFF): Reverb is not used. 1 (REVERB): Normal reverb 0 (OFF), 2 (SRV ROOM): This simulates typical room 1 (REVERB), acoustic reflections.

  • Page 84: Tone List

    Tone List * Nos. 897–1152 (Tones) and Nos. 1185–1193 (Rhythms) are GM2 sounds. Name Category MSB LSB Rich Grand AC.PIANO 88ConcertPno AC.PIANO UltimatGrand AC.PIANO X Pure Grand AC.PIANO So true... AC.PIANO ConcertPiano AC.PIANO Warm Piano AC.PIANO ConcertGrand AC.PIANO Hall Concert AC.PIANO Bright Tune AC.PIANO...
  • Page 85 Name Category MSB LSB Chapel Organ ORGAN Grand Pipe ORGAN Pipe Org/Mod ORGAN Masked Opera ORGAN Mid Pipe Org ORGAN Vodkakordion ACCRDION Squeeze Me! ACCRDION Guinguette ACCRDION HarWonderca HARMONICA BluesHrp V/S HARMONICA Green Bullet HARMONICA SC Brt Nylon AC.GUITAR SoftNyln Gtr AC.GUITAR SC Nylon Gt AC.GUITAR...
  • Page 86 Name Category Stringz 101 STRINGS Crossed Bows STRINGS Warm Strings STRINGS Stacc mp Str STRINGS Movie Scene STRINGS Hybrid Str 1 STRINGS Gang Strangs STRINGS Clustered!?! STRINGS Full Strings STRINGS X StrSection STRINGS Oct Strings STRINGS Sahara Str STRINGS Random Mood STRINGS X Hall Str STRINGS...
  • Page 87 Name Category MSB LSB Stimulation HARD LEAD BodyElectric HARD LEAD Classic Lead HARD LEAD Feat Lead HARD LEAD Wire Sync HARD LEAD Epic Lead HARD LEAD Bag Lead HARD LEAD Wezcoast HARD LEAD HyperJupiter HARD LEAD Vintagolizer HARD LEAD C64 Lead HARD LEAD 303 NRG HARD LEAD...
  • Page 88 Name Category Echo Echo PULSATING Keep going PULSATING Arposphere PULSATING Voco Riff PULSATING Pulsator PULSATING Motion Bass PULSATING Sine Magic PULSATING Juno-D Slice PULSATING Pulsatron PULSATING Mega Sync PULSATING Passing by SYNTH FX Lazer Points SYNTH FX Retro Sci-Fi SYNTH FX Magic Chime SYNTH FX SC Try This!
  • Page 89 Name Category MSB LSB Metal Swell BRIGHT PAD NuSoundtrack BRIGHT PAD Phat Strings BRIGHT PAD Soft OB Pad SOFT PAD SC Hollow SOFT PAD SC Sqr Pad SOFT PAD Silk Pad SOFT PAD WarmReso Pad SOFT PAD SC Soft Pad SOFT PAD Air Pad SOFT PAD...
  • Page 90 Name Category Celesta KEYBOARDS Glockenspiel BELL Music Box BELL Vibraphone MALLET Vibraphone w MALLET Marimba MALLET Marimba w MALLET Xylophone MALLET Tubular-bell BELL Church Bell BELL Carillon BELL Santur PLUCKED Organ 1 ORGAN Trem. Organ ORGAN 60's Organ 1 ORGAN 70's E.Organ ORGAN Organ 2...
  • Page 91 Name Category MSB LSB 1075 Metal Pad BRIGHT PAD 1076 Halo Pad BRIGHT PAD 1077 Sweep Pad SOFT PAD 1078 Ice Rain OTHER SYNTH 1079 Soundtrack SOFT PAD 1080 Crystal BELL 1081 Syn Mallet BELL 1082 Atmosphere AC.GUITAR 1083 Brightness OTHER SYNTH 1084 Goblin...

  • Page 92: Rhythm Set List

    Rhythm Set List Preset Group Tone No Name 1153 GW Std Kit 1154 WD Std Kit 1155 LD Std Kit 1156 TY Std Kit 1157 StandardKit1 1158 StandardKit2 1159 StandardKit3 1160 Rock Kit 1 1161 Rock Kit 2 1162 Brush Jz Kit 1163 Orch Kit 1164...
  • Page 93 Preset Group Note No. 1153 1154 GW Std Kit WD Std Kit Dance Kick Dance Kick Dry Kick 1 Dry Kick 1 Snr Roll Snr Roll Power Kick Power Kick Amb.Snr 2 Amb.Snr 2 Power Kick Reg.Kick 2 Reg.PHH Reg.PHH Reg.Kick Reg.Kick 1 SF Kick 1...
  • Page 94 Note No. 1159 1160 StandardKit3 Rock Kit 1 HipHop Kick2 R&B Kick Syn Swt Atk1 Rk CmpKick Lo-Bit Stk 1 Sft Snr Gst TR707 Kick Dry Kick 4 TR808 Snr 5 Snr Roll Vint Kick 1 SH32 Kick Reg.PHH Reg.PHH Vint Kick 2 Reg.Kick 1 Old Kick 1...
  • Page 95 Note No. 1165 1166 Limiter Kit HipHop Kit 1 Dance Kick 1 PlasticKick2 HipHop Kick1 Group Snap WD CStk Snr Roll R&B Kick 1 AnalogKick 3 Wild Stick GoodOld Snr5 Dance Kick 2 Dist Kick Hip PHH Noise CHH LD Kick TR707 Kick R&B Kick 2 Dry Kick 4...
  • Page 96 Note No. 1171 1172 House Kit Nu Technica TR909 Kick 3 SH32 Kick 1 SH32 Kick JD EML 5th 1 Urbn Sn Roll AnalogKick 6 TR909 Kick 2 TR909 Kick 5 TR909 Snr 6 Plastic Kc3a TR909 Kick 5 R&B Kick TR909 PHH 2 TR707 Kick TR909 Kick4a...
  • Page 97 Note No. 1177 1178 Snare Menu Snr/Rim Menu ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Reg.Snr1 p GoodOld Snr1 Reg.Snr1mf GoodOld Snr2 Reg.Snr1 f GoodOld Snr3 Reg.Snr1ff GoodOld Snr4 Reg.Snr2 p GoodOld Snr5 Reg.Snr2 f GoodOld Snr6 Reg.Snr2ff...
  • Page 98 Note No. 1183 1184 Percussion Scrh&Voi&Wld Cowbell ----- Cowbell Mute ----- Cowbell2 Lng ----- Cowbell2 Edg ----- Cowbell3 mf ----- Cowbell3 f ----- Wood Block ----- Wood Block2H Scratch 1 Wood Block2L Scratch 2 Claves Scratch 3 TR808 Claves Scratch 4 Claves 2 Scratch 5 CR78 Beat...
  • Page 99 GM Group 1185 (PC: 1) 1186 (PC: 9) Note No. GM2 STANDARD GM2 ROOM High Q High Q Slap Slap Scratch Push Scratch Push Scratch Pull Scratch Pull Sticks Sticks Square Click Square Click Metron Click Metron Click Metron Bell Metron Bell Kick Drum 2 Kick Drum 2...
  • Page 100 1191 (PC: 41) 1192 (PC: 49) Note No. GM2 BRUSH GM2 ORCHSTRA High Q ClosedHi-hat Slap Pedal Hi-hat Scratch Push Open Hi-hat Scratch Pull Ride Cymbal1 Sticks Sticks Square Click Square Click Metron Click Metron Click Metron Bell Metron Bell Jazz Kick 2 Concert BD 2 Jazz Kick 1...
  • Page 101 MEMO...

  • Page 102: Chord Intelligence

    Chord Intelligence = Constituent notes of this chord = Keys you need to press to hear this chord when “Chord Mode” in “Performance Parameters” is set to INTEL (p. 37) C#M7 C#m7 CmM7 C#mM7 Cdim C#dim Cm7 ( 5 ) C#m7 ( 5 ) Caug C#aug...
  • Page 103 = Constituent notes of this chord = Keys you need to press to hear this chord when “Chord Mode” in “Performance Parameters” is set to INTEL (p. 37) F#M7 F#m7 F#mM7 GmM7 F#dim Gdim F#m7 ( 5 ) Gm7 ( 5 ) F#aug Gaug F#sus4...

  • Page 104: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Model: Prelude Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Messages Mode Altered Note True Voice Number : Note ON Velocity Note OFF Key’s Aftertouch Channel’s Pitch Bend 0, 32 6, 38 Control Change 96, 97 98, 99 100, 101 102—119...

  • Page 105: Specifications

    CD-ROM Drive * While under most conditions, a computer similar to the above will permit normal operation of the Prelude applications, Roland cannot guarantee compatibility solely on these factors. This is due to numerous variables that may influence the processing environment, such as differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved.

  • Page 106: Index

    Index AC Adaptor ... 14 Accompaniment ... 24 Arabic ... 20 ASSIGNABLE 1 ... 34 ASSIGNABLE 2 ... 34 Assignable pedal ... 36 Attack Time ... 38 Audio File ... 30 AUTO FILL-IN ... 24 Auto Fill-in ... 24 Backing ... 13 Backing Hold ...
  • Page 107 Lower MFX Reverb Send ... 40 Lower MFX Source ... 41 Lower Tone ... 19 [MAIN] ... 24 Main screen ... 16, 31 Master Tune ... 45 [MELODY INTELLIGENCE] ... 11 MELODY INTELLIGENCE ... 22 [MENU] ... 11, 45 Metronome ... 22–23, 46 Metronome Level ...
  • Page 108 Index SONG TRACK ... 27 Song Trans ... 21 SONG/USB MEMORY PLAYER CONTROL ... 30 Songlist ... 30, 32 [SPLIT] ... 11, 19 Split mode ... 19 Split Point ... 19, 24, 37 [START/STOP] ... 24 [STYLE] ... 23–24 Style (Music Style) ... 24 STYLE CONTROL buttons ...
  • Page 109 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
  • Page 110 For China...

  • Page 111: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Model Name : Prelude Type of Equipment : Music Keyboard Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 Telephone : This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.
  • Page 112 R® 602.00.0322.01 RES 692-08 Owner’s Manual (E) Prelude...

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