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Roland MT-90U Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland MT-90U.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and
"IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 2; p. 4). 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, Owner's
manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as
a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland MT-90U. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). 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, Owner’s...

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: • Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct...
  • Page 3 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Keep lithium batteries out of reach of small children.

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    Important Notes Power Supply: Use of Batteries • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.
  • Page 5 Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner. * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 206j * Windows®...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Headphones ... 14 Adjusting the Display Brightness ... 15 Connecting the Microphone... 15 Using the Remote Control ... 16 Tuning with the MT-90U ... 17 Listening to Music ... 19 Connecting the USB Memory ... 19 Playing Songs ... 20 Repeating One Song ...
  • Page 7 Copying Data from a Floppy Disk to USB Memory... 55 Connecting a CD Drive (Sold Separately) ... 56 About Music Files... 57 The MT-90U Allows You To Use the Following Music Files... 57 Formatting the USB Memory... 58 Copying Music Files from a Computer to USB Memory... 58 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Front Panel <fig.frontpanel.eps> Display Displays information relating to the operations you perform (p. 11). Beat Indicator Flashes in time with the beat of the song or metronome. [Volume] Knob Adjust the volume level (p. 14). (Song)] Button Press to select a song (p. 19), or to return to the basic screen (p.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    (p. 53). USB Connector Allows you to connect the MT-90U to a computer using a USB cable. Once connected, you can receive MIDI data through your computer. Grounding Terminal...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Pressing the [-] button lowers the volume. When you adjust the volume with the remote, the volume changes without affecting the position of knob on the MT-90U’s front panel. When you adjust the volume again using the front panel knob, volume adjustments made with the remote become ineffective and the volume returns to the actual level indicated by the knob.

  • Page 11: Screen

    Screen Basic Screen When you turn the power on, the following screen appears. <Fig1.eps> Song Number Song Title Measure No. Time Signature Tempo When in other screens, pressing the [ or more times takes you back to the basic screen, after you’ve navigated to other screens.

  • Page 12: Mt-90U Basic Operation

    Setting Up Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the supplied AC adaptor and power cord. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In jack on the MT-90U’s rear panel. <fig.00-01.eps> To Power Outlet Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.

  • Page 13: Turning The Power On And Off

    Adjust the volume to an appropriate level after turning on the power. To protect the circuits, the MT-90U does not operate for a short time after the power is turned on. This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) NOTE after power up is required before the MT-90U will operate normally.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    MT-90U Basic Operation Adjusting the Volume <fig.00-06.e.eps> Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume. Turn the knob to the right to raise the volume. Turn the knob to the left to lower the volume. Connecting Headphones <fig.00-07.eps> Front Panel Connect headphones to the headphones jack.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Display Brightness

    Adjust the echo effect for the microphone using the [Mic Echo] knob. You cannot use the Volume knob on the front panel to adjust the microphone volume. You can use a microphone, such as the Roland DR-30 or 50 (sold separately). For NOTE details about purchasing one of these models, visit your nearest Roland dealer.

  • Page 16: Using The Remote Control

    • Be aware of others and lower the volume when using the microphone late at night or early in the morning. • Lower the volume before connecting the microphone to the MT-90U the speakers will produce a loud noise when the microphone is connected if the volume is high.

  • Page 17: Tuning With The Mt-90U

    • Use only the specified type (model no. CR2025) of lithium battery. Be sure to insert it as directed (to ensure correct polarity). Tuning with the MT-90U Match the pitches of the instruments you are using to a standard pitch with the MT-90U for a beautiful, resonant sound. Matching instruments to a standard pitch is called “tuning.”...
  • Page 18 Press the [ If a song is playing, press the [ (Play)] button to start playing the tuning pitch. Play the same note on your instrument and match its pitch to the MT-90U’s pitch. Press the [ The tuning pitch stops.

  • Page 19: Listening To Music

    Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in--until it is firmly in place. NOTE If you move the MT-90U while the USB memory is still connected, the MT-90U and the USB memory may both be damaged. Make sure you always remove the USB memory NOTE before you move the MT-90U.

  • Page 20: Playing Songs

    MT-90U Basic Operation Playing Songs Playing a song on the MT-90U is called “playback.” Some basic playback operations include rewinding and fast forwarding a song, as well as repeating one song or all the songs in the USB memory or folder.
  • Page 21 When a song starts to play, the measure number on the display flashes. This flashing indicates that the MT-90U is reading the data from the USB memory. While the number is flashing, you cannot rewind or fast forward. Wait a short while and then try again.

  • Page 22: Repeating One Song

    MT-90U Basic Operation Moving to the beginning or end of a song <fig.01-06.eps> Return to the beginning Press the [ Press [ (Fwd)] while pressing [ When playing an MP3 file, it may take some time to fast forward a song.

  • Page 23: Repeating All Songs (All Song Play)

    During All Song Play, the song number and “ALL” are displayed alternately. <Fig8.eps> Press the [ When you stop playing the songs, All Song Play is cancelled. (Play)] button while pressing the [ (Stop)] button to stop playing the songs. MT-90U Basic Operation (Song)] button.

  • Page 24: Changing The Tempo

    A piece of music with a fast tempo is difficult to practice at first. Start practicing at a slower tempo with the MT-90U and gradually increase the tempo as you improve for more effective practice. On the MT-90U, changing the tempo does not change the pitch of the notes.

  • Page 25: Changing The Tempo By Tapping (Tap Tempo)

    MT-90U Basic Operation Changing the Tempo by Tapping (Tap Tempo) You can change the tempo by tapping a steady beat on the tempo button. This feature is called “Tap Tempo.” The Tap Tempo feature does not work for audio files.

  • Page 26: Using The Metronome

    MT-90U Basic Operation Using the Metronome You can start and stop the metronome with one button. Practice with the metronome when the tempo of a piece of music is hard to grasp. The metronome can sound while a song is playing, either in time with the song’s tempo or with the song’s time signature.

  • Page 27: Changing The Volume Of The Metronome

    (Metronome)] button, the following metronome setting screen (Metronome)] button, the basic screen appears. 2/2, 0/4 (up beat sound only), 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 (Metronome)] button. (Stop)] button before changing the MT-90U Basic Operation (Metronome)] button. (Metronome)] button...

  • Page 28: Practicing With A Song (Track Buttons)

    MT-90U Basic Operation Practicing with a Song (Track Buttons) The MT-90U comes with piano songs that allow the performance for the parts for each hand separately. You can select which tracks to play and match your right hand to the left hand track or match your left hand to the right hand track.

  • Page 29: Counting In To A Song

    Counting in to a Song The MT-90U can play a count sound before a song begins. This is called a “Count In.” You can also hear a count during the lead-in to a song, before the melody begins. This feature is called the “Intro Countdown.” When you want your playing to match the song, counting in to the song with this feature makes it easier for you to get your timing right.

  • Page 30: Marking A Section To Repeat For Practice

    MT-90U Basic Operation Marking a Section to Repeat for Practice By marking a song, you can easily move to the sections of the song that you want to play for practice and repeat the sections that have been marked. You can mark up to two places using marker A and marker B.

  • Page 31: Playing A Marked Section

    While pressing the [ the [+] button to erase marker B. (Play)] button to play the song. (Mark)] button. Erases marker A [+] Erases marker B (Mark)] button. (Mark)] button, press the [-] button to erase marker A, or press MT-90U Basic Operation...

  • Page 32: Repeating A Marked Section

    MT-90U Basic Operation Repeating a Marked Section <fig.02-05-02.eps> When the [ section is played. You can set the count down to play each time the section is repeated. For details, see “Changing Count Settings” (p. 48). Press the [ The marker screen appears.

  • Page 33: Moving A Mark

    When marking audio files, move each marker one second at a time. (Mark)] button. (Bwd)] or [ (Bwd)] or [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button once moves the marker one measure at MT-90U Basic Operation (Fwd)] button while pressing the [-] (Fwd)] button while pressing the [+]...
  • Page 34 MT-90U Basic Operation Moving markers A and B together Press the [ The marker screen appears and markers A and B both move at the same time. Example: Marker A is placed at measure 5 and marker B is placed at measure 9.

  • Page 35: Removing Tempo Changes For Practice

    Removing Tempo Changes for Practice For practice purposes, you can set the MT-90U to steady the tempo of a song that has many tempo changes. Removing the tempo changes and playing the song with a steady tempo is called “Tempo Mute.”...

  • Page 36: Changing The Key (Transposition)

    MT-90U Basic Operation Changing the Key (Transposition) Here’s how to transpose and play a song on the MT-90U when your sheet music or music files are in a different key. This way you can easily practice the music you have even if the key is different.

  • Page 37: Changing Reverb Effects

    Apply reverb that is suitable for practicing and lessons (Song)] button to return to the basic display. (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button while pressing the [ song)] button and the basic screen reappears. MT-90U Basic Operation (Song)] song)] button is pressed.

  • Page 38: Changing Playback Sound Quality (Sound Control)

    MT-90U Basic Operation Changing Playback Sound Quality (Sound Control) You can enhance the sound’s presence and add to its clarity. This feature is called “Sound Control.” <fig.02-14.eps> Press button [3] while pressing the [ (Bwd)] or [ Press the [-] or [+] button to turn sound control ON.

  • Page 39: Listening To Specific Instrument Parts

    You can select a part and choose to play back only that part. Selecting and listening to an instrument in the accompaniment is helpful for practicing. Playing back only one part on the MT-90U is called “Solo.” <fig.02-16.eps> 3, 5 Press button [2] while pressing the [ The 16 track screen appears.

  • Page 40: Turning Off Specific Parts (Mute)

    MT-90U Basic Operation Press button [1]. The part displays a [●] above the track number, which signifies that only this part is set to play. <Fig17.eps> If you want to change the solo part after pressing button [1], press buttons [3] or [4] to change parts and the solo setting moves as well.

  • Page 41: Displaying The Tone Names Of Parts

    The tone name appears for a few seconds, and then you’re returned to the original screen. Change parts by pressing buttons [3] or [4], and the tone name of each part appears for a few seconds. MT-90U Basic Operation (Song)] button.

  • Page 42: Playing Audio Files

    MT-90U Basic Operation Playing Audio Files The MT-90U can play audio files stored on USB memory or play a commercial music CD when the CD drive (sold separately) is connected. Features such as Metronome and Count In do not work for audio files.

  • Page 43: Playing Audio Files From Usb Memory

    Playing Audio Files from USB Memory Insert the USB memory with stored audio files into the USB connector on the MT-90U’s front panel. You can select a folder in the folder selection screen (p. 20). Press the [ The song number and name appear in the upper row of the basic screen.

  • Page 44: Singing Karaoke With Audio Files Or A Music Cd (Center Cancel)

    MT-90U Basic Operation Singing Karaoke with Audio Files or a Music CD (Center Cancel) Here’s how to lower the volume of the vocal part of an audio file or music CD and sing the part yourself. This feature is called “Center Cancel” and works great for singing karaoke with your favorite song or practicing a vocal part.

  • Page 45: Changing The Tempo (Time Stretch)

    To return to the original tempo, press the [ (Tempo)] button. Pressing the [+] and [-] buttons at the same time also returns the song to its original tempo. (Tempo)] button. MT-90U Basic Operation (Reset)] button while pressing the...

  • Page 46: Creating A List Of Your Favorite Songs (Song List)

    All Song Play. Some music files cannot apply reverb effects. The Song List is saved on USB memory. You cannot include the MT-90U NOTE disk (when the floppy disk drive is connected) or songs from a music CD or CD-ROM (when the CD drive is connected) also cannot be included in the Song List.

  • Page 47: Other Functions

    Other Functions Changing the Metronome Settings Here’s how to change metronome settings such as tone and volume. Press the [ (Metronome)] button while pressing the [ (Song)] button. The metronome settings screen appears. <Fig22.eps> Press the [ (Bwd)] or [ select the items you want to set.

  • Page 48: Changing Count Settings

    Other Functions Changing Count Settings You can change the Count In and Intro Countdown settings. Press the [ (Count In)] button while pressing the [ (Song)] button. The count in/down settings display appears. <Fig23.eps> Press the [ (Bwd)] or to select the items you want to set. Setting Description Count In/Down...

  • Page 49: Marking The Middle Of A Measure

    Marking the Middle of a Measure Markers are usually placed at the beginning of a measure. However, you can change the setting so markers can be placed in the middle of a measure (on the beat). Press the [ (Mark)] button while pressing the [ (Song)] button.

  • Page 50: Canceling Lyric Display

    Other Functions Canceling Lyric Display Karaoke music files include lyrics which are displayed on the screen. If you prefer not to display the lyrics, you can cancel lyric display. Press button [4] while pressing the (Song)] button. The function screen appears. Press the [ (Bwd)] or [ until “Lyric Display”...

  • Page 51: Assigning Parts To Track Buttons (Track Assign)

    Buttons (Track Assign) When playing Roland digital piano supported SMF data (see “The MT-90U Allows You To Use the Following Music Files” (p. 57)), the left-hand part and right-hand part are usually assigned to tracks [3] and [4], respectively (p. 28). However, the track assignments in the SMF data can sometimes differ.

  • Page 52: Changing Usb Memory Settings

    For general purposes, use the “Generic” setting, which uses the driver that most computers are equipped with. If the computer does not recognize the MT-90U correctly, or if transmission errors occur frequently, change the driver settings to “Original” in order to use the original driver. The original driver must be installed on the computer before use.

  • Page 53: Returning To The Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)

    Step on the pedal to start playback. Step on the pedal again to stop playback. * The Roland DP-2 pedal switch is sold separately. For details about purchasing the pedal, visit your nearest Roland dealer.

  • Page 54: Connecting A Midi Device

    Connecting a MIDI Device If you connect an external MIDI device, such as a MIDI keyboard or pad controller, you can use the MT-90U (its built- in instrumental sounds) as a sound module. * When connecting an external MIDI device and using it to operate the MT-90U, the device’s MIDI settings must be...

  • Page 55: Connecting A Floppy Disk Drive (Sold Separately)

    Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive (Sold Separately) If you connect a floppy disk drive (FD-01 series; sold separately) to the MT-90U, you can play music files saved on a floppy disk. <fig.connectFloppy.eps> Connecting a floppy disk drive Turn off the MT-90U.

  • Page 56: Connecting A Cd Drive (Sold Separately)

    • For details about music CDs that use copyright protection technology, contact the producer of the disc. • The MT-90U cannot save songs to, or delete songs from a CD. Also, the unit cannot format CDs. Connecting a CD drive Turn off the power to the MT-90U and the CD drive.

  • Page 57: About Music Files

    SMF with Lyrics “SMF with Lyrics” refers to a SMF (Standard MIDI File) that contains lyrics. When Music Files carrying the “SMF with Lyrics” logo are played back on the MT-90U, the lyrics will appear in its display. General MIDI...

  • Page 58: Formatting The Usb Memory

    * USB memory that you have formatted with a computer may not work with the MT-90U. For this reason, make sure you format the USB memory with the MT-90U before using it.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Certain instrument sounds are missing. Is Center Cancel turned on? You cannot rewind or fast forward while the MT-90U is reading data from the USB memory. Cannot rewind or fast forward. If the song’s file size is very large, you may not be able to rewind or fast forward.

  • Page 60: Errors And Other Displays

    Error : 30 The MT-90U’s internal memory is full. The MT-90U could not process the data because the external MIDI device sent too much at one time. Decrease Error : 40 the amount of MIDI data sent to the MT-90U.

  • Page 61: Demo Song List

    Rondo Koujou no Tsuki The MT-90U is equipped with the 14 demo songs listed above which you can play back with different tempo and pitch. Press the [ (Play)] button to play back a selected song. Pressing button [4] mutes the melody, which you can play for practice.

  • Page 62: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart Music Player fig.MIDI Chart_e.eps> Model: MT-90U Function... Basic Default Changed Channel Default Mode Messages Altered Note True Voice Number : Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Pitch Bend 0, 32 6, 38...

  • Page 63: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications MT-90U Music Player <Playback Composer> • External Memory USB Memory (sold separately) Floppy Disk * Read only * USB 3.5 in. floppy disk drive (FD-01 series) required (sold separately) CD-ROM Audio CD * Read only * Commercial USB CD drive required •...
  • Page 64 Lithium battery (CR2025) • Options (sold separately) USB Memory (M-UF1GB) Floppy Disk Drive (FD-01 series) Roland Microphone (DR-10/20) Pedal Switch (DP-2) * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index All Song Play ... 23 Random ... 50 Audio Files ... 42, 46 Backward ... 21 Basic Display ... 11 Center Cancel ... 44 Connecting AC Adaptor ... 12 Audio Device ... 54 CD Drive ... 56 Digital Piano ... 54 Floppy Disk Drive ...
  • Page 66 Index Tap Tempo ... 25 Tempo ... 24 Tempo Mute ... 35 Time Signature ... 27 Time Stretch ... 45 Track ... 39 Track Assign ... 51 Track Buttons ... 28 Transposition ... 36 Tuning ... 17 USB Driver ... 52 USB Memory ...
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