Common; To Commit Your Changes (Freeze Data); Saving Your New Rhythm Or Song (Smf) Version In Usb; Memory - Roland BK-9 Owner's Manual

Common

The "Common" parameters on this page apply to the entire song or
rhythm.
1.
Use the dial to edit the parameter in the "Common" page.
The following parameters are available:
Parameter Setting
Original
Room1,
Room2,
Room3
Hall1,
Hall2
Reverb Type
Plate
Delay
Pan Delay
Reverb Level -127~0~+127
Original
Chorus
1~4
Fbk Chorus
Chorus Type
Flanger
ShortDly
ShortDlyFb
Chorus Level -127~0~+127
Rhythm
Volume/Song -127~0~+127
Volume
Rhythm
Tempo/Song 20~250
Tempo
Key -12~+12
Left Display
Meaning
Original This setting means that the song
uses its own (programmed) reverb settings.
These types simulate the reverb
characteristics of a room. The higher the
number (1, 2 or 3), the bigger the "room"
becomes.
These types simulate the reverb of a small
(1) or large (2) concert hall and thus sound
much "bigger" than the Room types above.
This algorithm simulates the acoustics of a
concert hall.
A delay effect (no reverb). Works a lot like
an echo effect and thus repeats the sounds
This is a stereo version of the above delay
effect. It creates repetitions that alternate
between the left and right channels.
These parameters allow you to modify the
output level of the Reverb processor.
The song uses its own (programmed)
chorus settings.
These are conventional chorus effects that
add spaciousness and depth to the sound.
This is a chorus with a flanger-like effect
and a soft sound.
This is an effect that sounds somewhat like
a jet airplane taking off and landing
This is a full-fledged delay effect that can
be used instead of a chorus or flanger. As
you will see, there are a lot of parameters
you can program
This is a short delay with many repeats
These parameters allow you to modify the
output level of the Chorus processor.
This parameter allows you to set the overall
volume of the selected rhythm or song if
you think it is too loud/soft.
Allows you to change the rhythm's or
song's tempo
This parameter allows you to transpose
all song parts (except the drums) up to
12 semitones (1 octave) up or down. This
value is written to the song data and used
every time you play back this song.
NOTE
This parameter is not available for
rhythms.

To commit your changes (Freeze Data)

Parameter Setting
Undo
Changes
To commit your changes (Freeze
Data)
Before saving your "made-up" rhythm/song to a USB memory, you
can (but you don't have to) "commit" your changes, thereby turning
them into "regular" rhythm or song data.
This may come in handy if you also want to play back your new
rhythm/song version on another backing instrument, sequencer or
your computer. This operation is unnecessary for files you only want
to use with the BK-9 or one of the Roland backing models.
1.
Press the [QUICK MENU] button.
2.
Use the dial to select "Freeze Data" and push it.
A message confirms that the data have been committed.
Saving Your New Rhythm or Song
(SMF) Version in USB Memory
MEMO
You will need an optional USB memory to save your new rhythm
or song (SMF).
NOTE
Use USB memory sold by Roland (M-UF-series). We cannot
guarantee operation if any other USB memory is used.
1.
If you are happy with your changes and wish to preserve
them, press the [QUICK MENU] button.
2.
Use the dial to select the "Save" parameter and push it.
Meaning
Select this entry to cancel all "Rhythm/SMF
Makeup Tools" settings you have made and
to revert to the previously saved version.
Left Display
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