How Things Work (In Song Mode) - Roland MC-909 Owner's Manual

How Things Work (in Song mode)

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When you press the Mode section [SONG] button, the button's
indicator will light and the MC-909 will be in Song mode.
In Song mode, the various parts of the panel will perform the
following functions.
1. D Beam controllers
Pass your hand over these to modify the pattern (p. 35).
[BEAM 1 ON]
[BEAM 2 ON]
[TWIN D BEAM ASSIGN]
2. Volume section
[OUTPUT] Adjusts the output volume of the MIX OUT jacks
and the headphone.
[INPUT] Adjusts the input volume from the INPUT jacks.
3. Realtime Modify section
These controls modify the sound (p. 33).
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Turns the left D Beam controller
(BEAM 1) on/off.
Turns the right D Beam controller
(BEAM 2) on/off.
Selects the function of the D Beam
controller.
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4. Mastering section
[ON] Switches the mastering effect (compressor) on/off.
[BAND] Selects the frequency band to adjust.
[ATTACK] Specify the time from when the volume goes up
the threshold level until the compressor effect ap-
plies.
[RELEASE] Specify the time from when the volume falls below
the threshold level until the compressor effect no
longer applies.
5. Velocity pads
Use these pads as a keyboard to play sounds or trigger phrases (p.
27).
6. Function buttons
These buttons access the function screens indicated in the bottom
line of the display.
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