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Roland Lucina AX-09 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Features

    How Letters are Shown on the Lucina AX-09 Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved . No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION . Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p . 24) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p . 25) . These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Various.Settings.(Utility) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Lucina AX-09’s Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 USB Driver Settings .

  • Page 4: Panel.descriptions

    (p . 10) in which you want to register a favorite tone . 9. [WRITE] Button This button stores the Lucina AX-09 settings you’ve edited, or the tone you registered in FAVORITE (p . 10, p . 18) . 10. [LOCK] Button If this button is turned on, you won’t be able to switch...

  • Page 5: Bottom Panel

    AX-09 (p . 7) . Rear Panel 1. OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R) The sound of the Lucina AX-09 is output from these jacks . Connect them to your amplifi ed speakers . To employ monaural output, connect to only the L/MONO jack .

  • Page 6: About.batteries

    • The Lucina AX-09 will not operate on batteries if the AC adaptor is connected . • If batteries are installed, disconnecting or reconnecting the power cord at the AC outlet or disconnecting the DC plug from the Lucina AX-09’s rear panel while the power is on will cause the power to turn off .

  • Page 7: Getting.ready

    Getting Ready Connecting the AC Adaptor The Lucina AX-09 can operate using the included AC adaptor, or using Ni-MH AA rechargeable batteries . 1. Make.sure.that.the.Lucina.AX-09’s.power.is.turned. off . .(the.[POWER].switch.is.in.the.OFF.position) . 2. Turn.the.[VOLUME].knob.all.the.way.to.the.left. (minimum) . 3. Connect.the.AC.adaptor.to.the.Lucina.AX-09’s. rear.panel.. D C.IN.jack,.and.then.plug.it.into.an.AC. outlet .

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Speakers

    Connecting Your Speakers The Lucina AX-09 does not contain an amp or speakers . In order to produce sound, you’ll need to connect the rear panel OUTPUT jacks to an audio device such as an amplifi ed speaker system (subsequently referred to as “speakers”), or use headphones .

  • Page 9: Selecting.tones

    Selecting Tones On the Lucina AX-09, each of the sounds you play is called a “tone . ” There are two types of tones: “regular tones” and “special tones . ” Selecting a Regular Tone The Lucina AX-09 contains 144 regular tones that bring you the best sounds of Roland’s synthesizers .

  • Page 10: Registering Frequently Used Tones In Memory

    Registering Frequently Used Tones in Memory ( FAVORITE) The Lucina AX-09 provides “FAVORITE memory locations” that allow you to register twelve of the tones . If you use this to register the tones that you use frequently, you’ll be able to select those tones quickly and easily at any time .

  • Page 11: Using.the.performance.functions

    Using the Performance Functions The Lucina AX-09 provides various performance functions that can make your performance more expressive . Raising or Lowering the Key Range by Octaves You can raise or lower the range of the keyboard in steps of one octave, for a maximum of three octaves upward or downward .

  • Page 12: Assigning The Modulation Bar's Effect

    Assigning the Modulation Bar’s E ect You can also change the assignment of the modulation bar so that it will hold notes or hold notes while applying vibrato . 1. Hold.down.the.[SHIFT].button.and.press.the. modulation.bar . The current setting will blink in the display . 2. Continue.to.hold.down.the.[SHIFT].button,.and.

  • Page 13: Using A Foot Pedal

    (more mellow) . AFTERTOUCH Apply the most suitable eff ect for A Ft each of the Lucina AX-09’s tones . (Default) By fi ngering a chord and moving your hand above the D Beam controller, you can produce an arpeggio of that chord .

  • Page 14: Preventing Tones From Changing During

    Roland pedals Preventing Tones from Changing During Performance ( Lock function) You can lock the tone selected on the Lucina AX-09 to prevent a diff erent sound from being selected even if you accidentally press a tone button while performing .

  • Page 15: Making Audio Player Settings

    USB memory . • Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is fi rmly in place . • Use USB memory sold by Roland . We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used . Play back audio les 1. Insert.the.USB.memory.containing.the.copied.

  • Page 16: Editing.the.tone.settings

    Editing the Tone Settings Editing the Tone Parameters You can edit tone parameters such as the volume and reverb for a regular tone, and save your settings in a FAVORITE memory location (p . 10) . * You.can’t.edit.the.tone.parameters.of.a.special.tone . 1. Select.the.regular.tone.whose.tone.parameters. you.want.to.edit.(p ..9) .

  • Page 17: Adjusting.the.tuning

    Adjusting the Tuning Master Tune This is the overall tuning setting for the entire Lucina AX-09 . With the factory settings, this is set to 440 Hz . The displayed value is the frequency of the A4 key (middle “A”) . Value 415 .3–466 .2 Hz 1. Hold.down.the.[SHIFT].button.and.press.the.

  • Page 18: Count.in./.Metronome

    ”; the Lucina AX-09 will be in Utility mode . 2. Press.the.TONE.[1].button . The display will indicate the version of your Lucina AX-09 . If you want to continue playing the Lucina AX-09, turn off the power and wait several seconds before turning it on again .

  • Page 19: Backing Up Lucina Ax-09 Settings To Usb Memory

    4. Press.the.[WRITE].button . The backup will begin . 5. When.the.display.indicates.“ AX-09’s.power.off . ,.then.on.again . MEMO If USB memory is not inserted in the Lucina AX-09 when you press the [WRITE] button, the display will indicate “ . ” Restoring Lucina AX-09 Settings from USB Memory Here’s how settings you saved as...

  • Page 20: Connecting.other.equipment

    Lucina AX-09’s own sounds, you can either disconnect the Lucina AX-09’s OUTPUT jacks, lower the Lucina AX-09’s volume, or lower the volume of the connected amp or mixer . *2 The transmitted program change number and bank select data (CC00, CC32) cannot be specifi ed from the Lucina AX-09, but when you select an internal tone, that tone’s program change number and bank select data (CC00, CC32;...

  • Page 21: Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb

    • Play your software synthesizers by performing the Lucina AX-09 . • Record into your sequencer software by performing the Lucina AX-09 . • Use your sequencer software to play the Lucina AX-09 . USB cable (sold separately) * For.details.on.operating.requirements,.refer.to.the. Roland.website .

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Use an audio file of a type listed in “Audio files that can be played” (p . 15) . Check the audio file . Use your computer to format the USB memory as FAT . (The Lucina AX-09 is not able to format USB memory .) In Computer (or My Computer), right-click the USB drive, choose “Format, ”...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Panel Sticker USB MEMORY Connector Cap AC adaptor (PSB-1U (S)) Pedal Switch: DP Series Expression Pedal: EV-5 Options USB Memory * Use USB memory sold by Roland . We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used . * In.the.interest.of.product.improvement,.the.specifications.and/or.appearance.of. this.unit.are.subject.to.change.without.prior.notice .

  • Page 24: Using.the.unit.safely

    • Dusty or sandy; or are • Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness . If you’re using the Lucina AX-09 without a shoulder strap, make sure you always place it so it’s level and sure to remain stable . Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces .

  • Page 25: Important.notes

    • If batteries are installed, disconnecting or reconnecting the power cord at the AC outlet or disconnecting the DC plug from the Lucina AX-09’s rear panel while the power is on will cause the power to turn off . You must turn off the power before you connect or disconnect the power cord or AC adaptor .

  • Page 26: Index

    EXT IN JACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MIDI Implementation Chart Synthesizer Lucina AX-09 Function... Basic...

  • Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity

    Compliance Information Statement Model Name : AX-09 Type of Equipment : Synthesizer Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

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