Roland JUNO-X Reference Manual page 53

Sound Module
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What is the meaning of "MODEL" in a model
bank?
A model is a sound engine that reproduces the sounds and parameter
changes of famous vintage analog synthesizers and other historical
instruments. Some models provide not only the sounds that were
found on the original, but also newly re-created sounds.
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What varieties of "MODEL" are provided?
Six types are provided: JUNO-X, JUNO-106, JUNO-60, XV-5080, RD-
PIANO, and VOCODER.
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Can a model be used with more than one part?
This depends on the model.
"VOCODER" can be used only with part 1.
Other models can be used with parts 1–4.
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Can a drum kit be used with any part?
No, a drum kit can be used only with part R.
It cannot be used with parts 1–4.
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Is the unit equipped with a vocoder?
Yes, it is.
To use the vocoder, proceed as follows (with the factory settings).
1 .
Connect a dynamic microphone or an electret
condenser microphone to the rear panel MIC IN jack .
2 .
Use the rear panel MIC IN [GAIN] knob to adjust the
volume .
3 .
Select part 1, and then press the [MODEL BANK]
button to make it light .
4 .
Press the [MODEL BANK] button and then press
button [6] .
* With the factory settings, "VOCODER" is assigned to the model bank of
the [6] button.
You can change the model bank that is assigned.
Ø "Registering to a model bank" (p. 14)
5 .
Use the [- VALUE +] knob to select a vocoder sound
(two types) .
6 .
While playing the keyboard, vocalize into the
microphone .
The vocoder effect is applied.
* Phantom-powered condenser microphones are not supported.
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Can I input audio playback from my computer
instead of audio from the mic input, and apply
the vocoder?
Yes, you can.
1 .
Connect the JUNO-X with your computer via USB .
2 .
Choose "OUT MIC" as the audio output device of your
computer .
Now the audio playback of your computer can be used for
vocoder performance.
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What is the maximum simultaneous
polyphony?
It differs depending on the type and combination of models.
The JUNO-X model has a maximum polyphony of 16 notes. Note that
the polyphony is reduced if you are using multiple parts at the same
time.
In the case of PCM sounds, up to 256 notes (for MONO) can be
produced.
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Can I edit from the initialized sound of a
model?
Yes.
Initialize the tone as follows.
1 .
Select the tone to initialize, hold down the [SHIFT]
button and press the [ENTER] (INIT) button .
2 .
Use the [ÇSELECTÉ] knob to select "TONE . "
3 .
Press the [ENTER] (INIT) button .
The message "INITIALIZE TONE Are you sure?" appears.
4 .
Press the [ENTER] (INIT) button to initialize the tone .
* The initialized sound and settings differ depending on the model.
* Depending on the scene settings, the sound of multiple parts might be
layered, or the part parameter settings might not produce the sound
that you expect. In this case, you should first initialize the scene before
initializing the tone.
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What is the difference between the VINTAGE
FILTER [R] [M] [S] buttons?
[R]
This is the filter of the original Roland model, and is selected by default.
[M] [S]
These model the filters of vintage synthesizers made by other companies.
When a vintage type model is selected, you can use the VINTAGE
FILTER [R] [M] [S] buttons to change the filter type.
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