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Page 3: Using The Unit Safely
• 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. symbol alerts the user to important instructions...
Page 4: Important Notes
(including padding) that it came in, if possi- ble. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
Page 5: Before Using Floppy Disks
Before Using Floppy Disks Handling the Floppy Disk Drive • Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure the installation does not exceed the permissible range.
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Conventions Used in This Manual • Button names, such as t he [Song] button or the Reset [ square brackets [ • The three possible states of button indicators—on, off, or blinking—are illustrated as follows: fig.1_30 Dark If You Are Using Acoustic Instruments You can also enjoy using the MT 300s along with acoustic instruments.
Page 7 Check the included items Check to see if you have all of the items that normally are supplied with the MT 300s. If you find that something is missing, please contact the Roland dealer from whom you purchased your MT 300s.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Using the Unit Safely ...3 Important Notes ...4 Before Using Floppy Disks ...5 Introduction...6 Main Features of the MT 300s...11 Names of Things and What They Do: 1—The Front Panel ...12 Names of Things and What They Do: 2—The Rear Panel ...14 About the Display Screen...15 If You are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard ..16 Connection Procedure ...16...
Page 9 Try Recording Your Own Performance ...41 Recording Along with Songs...42 Recording New Songs ...45 Deleting Sounds Recorded to Track Buttons ...48 Deleting Recorded Songs ...48 How to Save Songs...49 Before Using Floppy Disks (Format)...49 Saving Songs to Floppy Disks ...50 Changing the Song Order on Floppy Disks ...52 Deleting Songs from Floppy Disks ...53 Performing Karaoke and Accompanying Yourself on the Keyboard...54...
Page 10 Contents Chapter 5 Other Functions ...95 Restoring the Original Settings ...95 Changing the Metronome Settings ...95 Changing the Count Sound Settings ...96 Setting Markers Within Measures...97 Adding Various Effects to Sounds...97 Changing the Pedal Functions...98 Turnig off the Bouncing Ball...98 Turning Off the Display of Lyrics ...99 Switching the Language on the Display Screen...99 Chapter 6 Connecting to MIDI Devices ...100...
Page 11: Main Features Of The Mt 300S
Main Features of the MT 300s Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland MT 300s Music Player. You can use the MT 300s not only on its own; by connecting a digital piano, you’ll have even more ways to play sounds.
Page 12: Names Of Things And What They Do: 1-The Front Panel
Floppy disks are inserted here (p.25). Eject Button Pressed to eject the floppy disk from the disk drive. [Song] Button Pressed to select songs (p.26). Returns you to the Basic screen (p.15). 10 11 MUSIC PLAYER Song Beat Tempo Repeat Track Reset Stop...
Page 13 Reset [ ] Button Returns you to the beginning of the current song (p.28). Stop [ ] Button Stops playback or recording of the song. Play [ ] Button Begins playback or recording of the song. Rec [ ] Button Puts the keyboard in record standby mode (p.41).
Page 14: Names Of Things And What They Do: 2-The Rear Panel
Names of Things and What They Do: 2—The Rear Panel fig.3_50 Computer PC - 1 MIDI PC - 2 Computer Connector Use an optional computer cable to connect your computer here (p.103). Computer Switch Selects whether the unit's MIDI In/Out connec- tors or theComputer connector are to be used.
Page 15: About The Display Screen
About the Display Screen The Basic Screen When the MT 300s’s power is turned on, the following screen appears. If a different screen appears, pressing the [Song] but- ton or the Stop [ ] button a number of times returns you to the basic screen.
Page 16: If You Are Connecting An Electronic Keyboard
MIDI cable Make sure that the Computer switch is set to the “MIDI” position. Connect the MIDI In connector of the MT 300s with the digital piano’s MIDI Out connector, using the MIDI cable provided. MT-300s Computer Start l Expression...
Page 17 NOTE pedal cannot be used if it is plugged into the Start/Stop jack. You will need to set up the Roland DP-2 Expression Pedal or EV-5 Expression Pedal separately. Please MEMO consult the dealer where you purchased these products when using them with the MT 300s.
Page 18: Turning The Power On And Off
If you are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard Turning the Power On and Off Once the connections have been completed (p. 16), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and NOTE other devices.
Page 19: Adjusting The Volume
The following screen is displayed. fig.8-2_30 (screen) If you are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard Marker Clear A-Marker-B Repeat Volume Song Beat Tempo A-Marker-B Repeat Volume Track Reset Stop Play MUSIC PLAYER Transpose Menu Disk Tune Reverb Enter Edit Count In Metronome 16 Track Sound...
Page 20: Adding Reverberation To The Sound
If you are Connecting an Electronic Keyboard Press the Beat [ ] button or Tempo [ ] button until “Tune” appears in the upper part of the screen. When “Key” or “Sound” is displayed, you can use the [Dial] to change the pitch and sound type of the tuning reference sound.
Page 21: Selecting Piano Sounds
Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen. Press the [Reverb] button. The following screen is displayed. fig.10-2_30 Rotate the [Dial] to select the amount of reverb to be used. When you select a different song, the reverb reverts to its original settings. Displayed Normal Listening...
Page 22 Parts 1, 3, and 4 selected in the 16-Track Screen (p.55). When listening to music files, Parts 1, 3, and 4 are played using the digital piano’s sounds. Use this setting when playing Roland SMF format music files for piano lessons.
Page 23: If You Are Using Acoustic Instruments
OFF position. Adjusting the Volume fig.7-1_30 Phones Power Adjust the volume with the [Volume] slider. Sliding the control to the right increases the volume, and sliding it to the left decreases the volume. Marker Clear A-Marker-B Repeat Volume MUSIC PLAYER...
Page 24: Matching Your Instrument To The Pitch Of The Mt 300S
If you are Using Acoustic Instruments Matching your instrument to the pitch of the MT 300s To tune the standard pitch of the MT 300s so it matches that of an acoustic instrument you are using, perform the following. You will not be able to achieve a good sound if the standard pitches do not match.
Page 25: Chapter 1 Mastering The Basics
Chapter 1 Mastering the Basics How to Listen to Songs Using the MT 300s’s internal disk drive, try listening to some of the songs on the Music File Disk included with the unit. The Music File Disk is a floppy disk containing performance information for piano songs and other kinds of music.
Page 26: Starting And Stopping Songs
NOTE downbeat), the measure numbers “PU,” “1,” “2,” are displayed on the screen. By connecting an optional pedal switch (such as Roland’s model DP-2) to the MT 300s’s MEMO Start/Stop jack, you can start and stop playback and recording of songs by pressing on the pedal (p.17, 98).
Page 27: Listening To All Songs Played Back Continuously
Listening to All Songs Played Back Continuously You can repeat playback of all of the MT 300s’s songs continuously. This function is called “All Song Play.” While pressing the [Song] button, also press the Play [ ] button. Playback begins from the selected song. After playback of the last song is completed, the MT 300s returns to the first song, and continues playback from there.
Page 28: Moving To A Desired Location In A Song
Mastering the Basics Moving to a Desired Location in a Song Here’s how to move to a measure somewhere within the song and begin playback from that point. fig.16-1_30 Phones Power Marker Clear Using the Bwd [ ward to the measure you want to hear. Pressing these buttons once moves you forward or back one measure.
Page 29: Moving To Marked Locations
Moving to Marked Locations By placing markers at points in the song, you can then jump directly to those points. You can set two markers (A and B) within a song. You can also set markers and jump to marked locations during playback of the song. fig.17-1_30 Phones Power...
Page 30 Mastering the Basics Moving Markers You can move markers even after they have been set once. While holding down the [A] button, press the Bwd [ Fwd [ ] button. fig.17-3_20 Marker Clear A - Marker - B while holding down Marker [A] moves back or forward through the song one measure at a time.
Page 31: Repeating The Same Part Of A Song
Repeating the Same Part of a Song You can have only a selected section of a song played back repeatedly. This is conve- nient when you want to practice the same passage a number of times. If there is a por- tion of a song you can’t seem to play the way you want, set markers there so you can practice just that section.
Page 32: Moving A Repeating Segment
Mastering the Basics Moving a Repeating Segment You can move the interval of a repeated segment forward or back without changing the length of the interval between the markers. This is effective when, for example, you have finished practicing one section and want to go on to practice the next section. While simultaneously pressing the [A] button and [B] button, press either the Bwd [ The interval between Marker A and Marker B is shifted back or forward.
Page 33: Changing The Song's Tempo
Changing the Song’s Tempo Perform the steps below to change the tempo of a song. When you have a song with a tempo that is difficult to play, it can be effective to first practice the song at a slower, easier tempo, and then practice the song at a gradually increased tempo as you become more familiar with the music.
Page 34: Playing Without Tempo Changes (Tempo Mute)
Mastering the Basics Playing Without Tempo Changes (Tempo Mute) You can have songs that feature tempo changes played back at a fixed tempo. Playing back songs at a fixed tempo after suspending any tempo changes is called “Tempo Mute.” Try practicing a song that includes an increasing tempo, first setting a single tempo with Tempo Mute.
Page 35: How To Transpose A Song
How to Transpose a Song You can play back songs in different keys by transposing them. The transposed setting is canceled when the power is turned off, or when you select a different NOTE song. fig.20-1_20 Phones Power Marker Clear Press the [Transpose] button.
Page 36: Sounding The Metronome
Mastering the Basics Sounding the Metronome The MT 300s features a built-in metronome. You can start and stop the metronome with the press of a single button. Use the metronome when you are having difficulty in getting a feel for the tempo. You can also have the metronome play the tempo of a song while the song is played.
Page 37 Adjusting the Metronome Tempo Press the Tempo [ ] button. The cursor ( )moves to the lower right part of the screen. fig.21-3_30 (Screen) Rotate the [Dial] to select the tempo. Press the [Metronome] button; its indicator lights. The metronome then plays the selected tempo. Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can adjust the metronome volume, with ten volume levels available.
Page 38: Practicing A Song
Mastering the Basics Practicing a Song Each part of the piano songs on the Music File Disk included with the MT 300s can be played separately. So, whether you want to play the right-hand part, following along with the song's right hand; or play the left-hand part, following along the song's right hand, you can practice each hand’s part individually.
Page 39: Synchronizing The Timing When You Come Into A Song (Count In)
Synchronizing the Timing when You Come into a Song (Count In) The function whereby a “count sound” is played in the leadup to playback of a song is called “Count In.” For example, when you want to play along with a song, by playing this count sound before playback starts, you can synchronize your timing with that of the song.
Page 40: Practicing The Left-Hand Part
Mastering the Basics Practicing the Left-Hand Part Now, practice the left-hand part, playing along with the right-hand part of the song. fig.24-4 Phones Power Marker Clear A-Marker-B Volume The procedure is the same as that in “Practicing the Right-Hand Part.” Press the Reset [ ] button to go to the beginning of the song.
Page 41: Try Recording Your Own Performance
fig.24-3 When you press the Play [ ] button, playback of the song begins. Press the Stop [ ] button, and playback of the song ceases. When multiple instruments are included on the same Track button, and you want to play with MEMO the sound of one of the instruments on that Track button muted, please refer to “Preventing Only One Instrument from Being Played”...
Page 42: Recording Along With Songs
Mastering the Basics Recording Along with Songs You can record your own performance while you play along with a song, and then lis- ten to the recorded performance. Recording the Right-Hand Part You can record and then listen to your performance of the right-hand part. fig.25-1_40 Phones Power...
Page 43 fig.25-3-1_30 (Screen) Phones Power Marker Clear Press the Play [ ] button. Recording begins after two measures of count sound. Play the right-hand part of the song along with the song’s left-hand part. You can also begin recording without pressing the Play [ play the keyboard.
Page 44 Mastering the Basics Recording the Left-Hand Part Now, record and listen to your performance of the left-hand part. Although the procedure is the same as in “Recording the right-hand part,” you will need to substitute the following step. In Step 4 of “Recording the right-hand part,” press the [3] button, and confirm that its indicator has started flashing.
Page 45: Recording New Songs
Recording New Songs The MT 300s’s five Track buttons allow you to easily record your performances and create authentic ensemble works as well. MEMO To learn how to construct ensemble pieces, please refer to “Recording Ensemble Works” (p.62). Here you will find a description of how to record using the Track buttons NOTE You cannot record songs with different tempos or rhythms to the five Track buttons.
Page 46 Mastering the Basics Press the Tempo [ ] button. Rotate the [Dial] to determine the song’s basic tempo. (Note 2) Press the Rec [ ] button, turning on the button indicator. The MT 300s is put into record standby mode. To cancel recording, press the Stop [ ] button.
Page 47 When you start recording from the begin- ning of the song, recording begins after two silent measures are played. By connecting an optional pedal switch (such as Roland’s model DP-2) to the MT 300s’s MEMO Start/Stop jack, you can start and stop playback and recording of songs by pressing on the pedal (p.17, 98).
Page 48: Deleting Sounds Recorded To Track Buttons
Mastering the Basics Deleting Sounds Recorded to Track Buttons You can delete the sounds recorded to each Track button individually. NOTE However, you cannot a song’s basic tempo or rhythm settings. fig.27-1_40 Reset Stop While holdong down While pressing the Track button onto which the sounds you want to delete are recorded, press the Rec [ ] button.
Page 49: How To Save Songs
How to Save Songs Recorded songs are deleted when the MT 300s is turned off. Furthermore, you cannot select a different song until you delete the recorded performance. Thus, you will want to save your important works to a floppy disk. You can create your own original music files when you save recorded performances to floppy MEMO disks.
Page 50: Saving Songs To Floppy Disks
Mastering the Basics With the front (label side) of the floppy disk facing up, insert the disk into the disk drive opening until there is a solid “click (p.25).” Press the [Transpose] button; the following screen is displayed. fig.29-4_30 Pressing the [Song] button returns you to the Disk screen. Pressing the [Transpose] button once again begins the formatting process.
Page 51 Description The song is saved in MT 300s format. You can listen to songs saved in this format on the Roland HP-G series and KR series key- boards as well as on Roland MT series devices. The song is saved as an SMF (Standard MIDI File). You can listen to songs saved in this SMF format on the many types of devices that can play SMFs (p.112).
Page 52: Changing The Song Order On Floppy Disks
Mastering the Basics Step 4... Save When you press the [Transpose] button, the following screen is dis- played. fig.30-4_30 Pressing the [Song] button returns you to the previous screen. Pressing the [Transpose] button once again starts the save. Saving a song takes anywhere from a few seconds to about a minute. When the save is finished, the Disk screen returns.
Page 53: Deleting Songs From Floppy Disks
Deleting Songs From Floppy Disks You can delete songs that have been saved to floppy disks. fig.31-1_40 Phones Power Marker Clear Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen. Insert a floppy disk into the disk drive (p.25). Press the [Disk] button. The Disk screen is displayed (p.15).
Page 54: Performing Karaoke And Accompanying Yourself On The Keyboard
If you are going to connect a microphone or want to use the karaoke feature, you will need to NOTE purchase special music files for this. Consult the Roland dealer where you purchased your MT 300s when buying such music files. For more information, please refer to “Music Files that Can Be Used with the MT 300s”...
Page 55: Chapter 2 Convenient Functions
Chapter 2 Convenient Functions Getting Various Instruments Sounds from the Keyboard The MT 300s features over 300 internal instrument and effects sounds. The instrument sounds are called “tones.” With an electronic piano or similar keyboard connected to the MT 300s, you can use the connected keyboard to play the MT 300s’s instrument sounds.
Page 56: Listening To Songs After Changing Instrument Sounds Or Making Other Changes
Convenient Functions Listening to Songs after Changing Instrument Sounds or Making Other Changes The songs on the Music File Disk and on commercially available music files are divid- ed into 16 separate parts, with each part containing different instrument sounds or tones.
Page 57 Pressing the Tempo [ ] button once calls up the screen in which you can adjust the volume of the selected part. fig.33-4_30 (Screen) Pressing the Tempo [ ] button once more calls up the screen in which you can adjust the panpot for the selected part. The panpot is adjustable in the range between L63 (left) to 0 (center) to R63 (right).
Page 58 Convenient Functions Press the [Transpose] button. The changes for each part are saved, and you are then returned to the 16-Track screen. Carry out Steps 2-10 of the settings change procedure for any other parts as needed. Pressing the Reset [ changes the song’s basic settings.
Page 59: Changing The Basic Tempo Of The Song
Changing the Basic Tempo of the Song You can change the song’s basic tempo. For example, after changing a song’s basic tempo, if you save the song to a floppy disk under a different name, you will have the same song with a different tempo. This can be convenient when you want to create a practice version of a song featuring a slower tempo.
Page 60: Preventing Only One Instrument From Being Played
Convenient Functions Preventing Only One Instrument from Being Played You can play back a song with a single part prevented from being played. Playing back a song with only one of the sixteen parts prevented from being played is called “Minus One.” If there is a part you want to play yourself, stop that part from being sounded, and try playing the part yourself.
Page 61: Chapter 3 Recording Functions
Part 10; when the [2] button is selected, the signal goes to Part 2. On commercially available Roland SMF music files, Part 11 is included on Track 2. The corre- NOTE spondence of the other parts’ track buttons is identical.
Page 62: Recording Ensemble Works
Recording Functions Recording Ensemble Works Here we introduce the basic procedure for creating ensemble works . This is a fundamental process. Combining this process with the MT 300s’s functions, try the composing techniques that appeal to you. How to Create Ensemble Works To create an ensemble piece, first you must determine the imagery of the song, decid- ing which part will play what tone an so on.
Page 63 Recording Drum Parts First, let’s record the rhythm parts. It’s easy to make your own rhythm part when you use the MT 300s’s internal rhythm Patterns. There’s no need to record each instrument’s part one at a time, making it very convenient. Please refer to “Creating Rhythm Parts Easily “...
Page 64 Recording Functions Press the [16 Track] button. The 16 track screen is displayed. Press the Beat [ ] button or Tempo [ ] button to move the cursor ( ) in the upper part of the screen to Part 10. fig.35-06-01 You can select Drum Set, SFX Set, and other tones for Parts 10 and 11.
Page 65 Expression Pedal of parts selected in the 16-Track screen (p.17). If you connect an optionally available Roland DP-2 Pedal Switch to the Start/Stop jack on the unit's rear panel, you will be able to use the pedal to start and stop recording (p.17, 98).
Page 66 Recording Functions If the Following Screen Appears After changing any part settings, if you then try to return to the basic screen without recording, the following screen appears. fig.33-8_30 When Not Canceling Changes to the Settings Press the [Transpose] button. The song’s basic settings are changed, and you are returned to the Basic screen.
Page 67: Using The Ordinary Recording Process
Using the Ordinary Recording Process The recording process whereby previous material is erased as new material is record- ed is called “replace recording.” The keyboard defaults to this method whenever the power is turned on fig37-1_40 Phones Power Marker Clear Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen.
Page 68: Recording By Layering Sounds
Recording Functions Recording by Layering Sounds The recording process whereby newly recorded sounds are layered over a previously recorded performance is called “mix recording.” This method is convenient when, for example, you want to layer drum performances on the same part or build rhythm parts.
Page 69: Repeated Recording Of The Same Segment
Repeated Recording of the Same Segment You can layer recorded sounds in a specified segment of a song, repeating the section any number of times while recording new material with each pass. This type of recording process is called “loop recording.” Please see p.63 for the “loop recording”...
Page 70: Recording Certain Segments Over Again
With Punch-In Recording, you can use markers, buttons, and the pedal for punching in and out. When using the pedal for Punch-In Recording, be sure to first connect the optional Roland NOTE DP-2 Pedal Switch to the Start/Stop jack in the MT 300s’s rear panel.
Page 71 Rerecording the Section Between Marker A and Marker B (A-Punch) After first setting Marker A and Marker B to define the segment you want to record over and setting the recording process to “Punch-In Recording,” proceed with the recording. The MT 300s goes into recording mode only between Marker A and Marker B, allowing you to record over the section from Marker A to Marker B.
Page 72 Recording Functions Punching In and Out with the Buttons or the Pedal (M-Punch) You can begin recording while a song is played back by either pressing the Rec [ button or the pedal at a designated point. Pressing the Rec [ again stops the recording, after which the MT 300s returns to playback mode.
Page 73: Recording Songs Starting With Pickups
Recording Songs Starting with Pickups You can record songs that start with pickups. Songs that begin on a beat other than the downbeat are called “songs with pickups.” To record a song with an Upbeat, first you need to go back to ordinary recording method. Take NOTE a look at “Using the Ordinary Recording Process”...
Page 74: Creating Songs Featuring Tempo Changes
Recording Functions Creating Songs Featuring Tempo Changes You can add tempo changes (such as ritardando) to the song being recorded. This recording of the tempo is called “Tempo Recording.” fig.42-1_40 Phones Power Marker Clear Song Volume Stop 11 9 Changing the Tempo While Listening to the Song Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen.
Page 75 Changing the Tempo from a Designated Measure You can also change the tempo from the beginning of the measure to which you have moved. Select Tempo recording. Use the same procedure as in “Changing the Tempo While Listening to the Song.” Press the Bwd [ where you want the tempo changed.
Page 76: Creating Songs Featuring Beat Changes
Recording Functions Creating Songs Featuring Beat Changes You can create songs that feature changes in the beat. NOTE You cannot make changes to the beat of a song after it has been recorded. fig.43-1_40 Phones Power Marker Clear Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen. Press the [Menu] button.
Page 77: Creating Rhythm Parts Easily
Creating Rhythm Parts Easily The MT 300s features many internal rhythm patterns. Recording these rhythm pat- terns allows you to make rhythm parts very easily. Rhythm patterns are recorded to Part 10 (the [R] button). MEMO The kind of rhythm patterns can be changed. Please refer to “List of Rhythm Patterns” (p.111). fig.44-1_40 Phones Power...
Page 78: Chapter4 Editing Functions
Chapter4 Editing Functions There is a wide variety of ways you can edit performances recorded with the MT 300s. Once you edit a song, you may be unable to recover a previous or original version of the song, NOTE and depending on the settings, the results may be different than you intend. We recommend that you save a copy of the song onto a floppy disk before you edit.
Page 79: Copying Measures
Copying Measures You can take a part of the performance and copy the same part and put it in a different measure, or copy measures and place them in other parts. This is convenient when you want to create a song where the same kind of phrases is repeated. First...
Page 80 Editing Functions Second... Select the Copy Destination fig.46-4_40 Phones Power Marker Clear With the cursor ( ) in the left side of the lower part of the screen, press the Tempo [ ] button. The following screen is called up. fig.46-5_30 Pressing the Beat [ Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the...
Page 81 Third... Select the Copy Type fig.46-6_40 Phones Power Marker Clear Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the right side of the lower part of the screen. Rotate the [Dial] to select the Copy Type. Displayed Example: Copying the first measure fig.46-1_20...
Page 82: Copying Rhythm Pattarns
Editing Functions Fourth... Copy If you press the [Song] button at this point, you will be returned to the Edit screen. When all of the settings are finished, press the [Transpose] button. Copying then begins. When copying is finished, you are returned to the Edit screen. Copying Rhythm Patterns The MT 300s features many internal rhythm patterns.
Page 83 Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the left side of the lower part of the screen. Rotate the [Dial] to select “R.Pt.” The changes the screen to the following. fig.47-2_30 Using the Beat [ ] button, move the cursor ( ) to the upper part of the screen.
Page 84 Editing Functions Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the “To” or “Times.” Displayed Times Rotate the [Dial] to select the spot where you want the measures copied. For example, if you want to create a song in which a one-measure rhythm pattern is repeated from the first measure to the fourth measure, then you can make four copies of the first measure by specifying “To : 1”...
Page 85: Correcting Unvenness In The Rhythm (Quantize)
Correcting Unevenness in the Rhythm (Quantize) You can correct any differences in timing in a performance and have everything set to the timing you specify. This is called “quantizing.” For example, let’s say you intend to play a quarter-note rhythm, but actually there is a little unevenness before and after the beats.
Page 86: Deleting Measures (Delete)
Editing Functions Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the right side of the lower part of the screen. Rotate the [Dial] to select the quantize timing. Pressing the [Song] button at this point cancels the settings and returns you to the Edit screen.
Page 87: Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)
Rotate the [Dial] to select the segment to be deleted. Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the left side of the lower part of the screen. With the [Dial], select the number of the track button or part to be deleted.
Page 88: Erasing Measures (Erase)
Editing Functions Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the “From” or “For.” Displayed From Rotate the [Dial] to select the segment into which the measures are to be inserted. Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the left side of the lower part of the screen.
Page 89 Press the [Transpose] button, and the following screen will appear: fig.51-2_30 Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the “From” or “For.” Displayed From Rotate the [Dial] to select the segment you want to erase. Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the left side of the lower part of the screen.
Page 90: Transposing Parts Individually (Transpose)
Editing Functions Rotate the [Dial] to select the information to be erased. Pressing the [Song] button at this point cancels the settings and returns you to the Edit screen. When all of the settings are finished, press the [Transpose] button. Erasing then begins.
Page 91: Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)
Using the Beat [ ] or Tempo [ ] buttons, move the cursor ( ) to the right side of the lower part of the screen. Rotate the [Dial] to select the amount of transposition. You can transpose over a range of -24 to +24 (by semitones). Pressing the [Song] button at this point cancels the settings and returns you to the Edit screen.
Page 92: Making Revisions One Note At A Time (Note Edit)
Editing Functions Making Revisions One Note at a Time (Note Edit) You can revise recorded performances one note at a time. “Notes” being single sound units, revising a performance note by note is called “Note Edit.” You can make the following modifications. •...
Page 93: Editing Tone Changes Within A Song (Pc Edit)
If you want to delete any notes, press the Rec [ ] button. The note at the selected location is deleted. Press the [Transpose] button. The note number and velocity at the selected location are changed. In this fashion, the notes are edited one at a time.
Page 94 Editing Functions Rotate the [Dial] to select the part you want to edit. Using the Bwd [ want to edit. Press the Beat [ ] button or Tempo [ ] button to move the cursor ( ) to the Beat position, and select the beat with the [Dial]. If you want to change the tone, move the cursor to the Tone position, and then select a tone with the [Dial].
Page 95: Chapter 5 Other Functions
Chapter 5 Other Functions Restoring the Original Settings The following do not revert to their original settings, even when the MT 300s is turned off and then on again. However, you can restore the original status for these settings (that is, the settings as they were when your MT 300s was shipped from the factory).
Page 96: Changing The Count Sound Settings
Other Functions Metronome Patterns Type Meaning Ordinary beat, with no pickup. Normal Plays with a dotted half note pickup before the beginning of the measure. Plays with a half note pickup before the beginning of the measure. Plays with a dotted quarter note pickup before the beginning of the measure.
Page 97: Setting Markers Within Measures
Setting Markers Within Measures Normally, markers are put at the beginning of the selected measure, but you can also put them at other places within the measure. Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen. 1. Press the [Menu] button. The Menu screen is displayed (p.15).
Page 98: Changing The Pedal Functions
Other Functions Changing the Pedal Functions With on optional Roland DP-2 Pedal Switch connected to the Start/Stop jack on the rear panel of the MT 300s, you can do the following. • Start and stop playback of songs (p.26 and other pages) •...
Page 99: Turning Off The Display Of Lyrics
Turning Off the Display of Lyrics Some minus-one (Karaoke) music files cause the dis- play to show the lyrics. You can change it so that the words will not be displayed. Press the [Song] button to display the Basic screen. 1.
Page 100: Chapter 6 Connecting To Midi Devices
MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor. About the MIDI Connectors The MT 300s features two types of MIDI connectors.
Page 101: About The Mt 300S's Sound Generator
Since it is upwardly compatible with the General MIDI System, Roland’s GS Format is capable of reliably playing back GM Scores equally as well as it performs GS Music Files (music files that has been created with the GS Format in mind).
Page 102: Converting Midi Channels
Connecting External Devices Converting MIDI Channels In general, when recording or playing back songs with MIDI devices and MIDI sequencers connected, materi- al is recorded to the sequencer channel (or part) with the same number as the MIDI Transmit channel select- ed by the connected MIDI device.
Page 103: Transmitting Synchronization Messages
Transmitting Synchronization Messages You can choose whether or not to have MIDI synchro- nization messages transmitted via the MIDI Out con- nector. This setting is called “MIDI Clock Out.” 1. In Step 4 of the MIDI settings procedure (p.100), press the Beat [ ] button or Tempo [ until “MIDI Clock”...
Page 104: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you are encountering any problems with the equipment, please read the section below before determining that there has been any malfunction. The MT 300s does not switch on. • Is the power cord properly connected? (p.18, 23) No sound is produced. •...
Page 105 The song goes out of tune, or the pitch drifts. • Has the song been transposed? (p.35) • Is the “Tuning” setting correct? (p.19, 24) The indicator for a track button does not go out. • Check if the display shows 16 tracks. While the 16- track display is active, you cannot turn off the indi- cators on the track buttons.
Page 106: If You See This Screen Displayed
Indication: E.51: Memory Error Meaning : There is something wrong with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved after you have tried several times, contact the Roland service center. ] button, ] button and Play [...
Page 107: List Of Tone Names
List of Tone Names See p.55 “Getting Various Instruments Sounds from the Keyboard”, p.56 “Listening to Songs after Changing Instrument Sounds or Making Other Changes.” Tone Name Piano 1 Piano 1w Piano 1d Piano 2 Piano 2w Piano 3 Piano 3w Honky-tonk Honky-tonk 2 E.Piano 1...
Page 108 List of Tone Names Tone Name Melo. Tom 2 Synth Drum 808 Tom Elec Perc. Reverse Cym. Gt.FretNoise Gt.Cut Noise String Slap Breath Noise Fl.Key Click Seashore Rain Thunder Wind Stream Bubble Bird Horse-Gallop Bird 2 Telephone 1 Telephone 2 DoorCreaking Door Scratch...
Page 109 Drum set / SFX set The Drum Set (percussion instrument) have a variety of different sounds assigned to each key. * You can select Drum and SFX sets only for Parts 10 and 11. fig.Drum set 1.e_200 1: STANDARD 6: JAZZ Bar Chime Snare Roll Finger Snap...
Page 110 List of Tone Names fig.Drum set 2.e_200 7: BRUSH Brush Tap Brush Slap Brush Swirl - - - - - 8: ORCHESTRA Close Hi-hat [EXC1] Pedal Hi-hat [EXC1] Open Hi-hat [EXC1] Ride Cymbal Concert BD 2 Concert BD 1 Concert SD Castanets Concert SD Timpani F...
Page 111: List Of Rhythm Patterns
List of Rhythm Patterns “Creating Rhythm Parts Easily (p.77)”, “Copying Rhythm Patterns (p.82)” Rhythm Pattern (Measure) 4/4 (1) 3/4 (1) 6/8 (1) 8Beat (1) 16Beat (1) Rock (1) Ballad (1) Disco (1) R&B 1 (1) R&B 2 (1) Skip Beat (1) Shuffle (1) Triplet (1) March (1)
Page 112: Music Files That Can Be Used With The Mt 300S
The MT 300s allows you to use the following music files: The Music File Disk included with the MT 300s Floppy disks saved on a Roland MT Series, or Roland Piano Digital HP-G/KR Series instrument Roland Digital Piano Compatible music files Roland`s original music file is made specifically for practicing the piano.
Page 113: Specifications
Max. 99 Songs Note Storage Approx. 120,000 notes (2DD) Approx. 240,000 notes (2HD) Playable Software Standard MIDI Files (format 0/1) Roland Original Format (i-format) Save Standard MIDI Files (format 0) Roland Original Format (i-format) <Others> Rated Power Output 10 W x 2...
Page 114: Glossary
Glossary Basic Settings The sounds and volume levels for each part, the basic tempo, and other settings that are predetermined for each song are called the “basic settings.” On the MT 300s, you can listen to songs after temporarily making changes to the parameters of a song’s basic settings—...
Page 115: Easy Operation List
Easy Operation List You want to : Play back all the music files (All Song Play, p. 27) Do this : While pressing the Play [ press the [Song] button. You want to : Return to the beginning of the song (p.
Page 116: Midi Implementation Chart
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. If you should require this publication, please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor. MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted 1–16...
Page 117 Music Player Model MT 300s (Sequencer Section) Function... Basic Default Channel Changed 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 Control Change 98, 99 100, 101 (2 –119)
Page 118: Index
Index All Song Play ...p.27 Beat Map...p.76 Beat Indicator...p.15 Blank Recording ...p.63 Bouncing Ball...p.15 Bwd (Backward)...p.28 Chorus Effect ...p.57, 97 Chorus Send Level ...p.57 Computer Switch ...p.14 Connectors ...p.14 Copy Measure ...p.79 Rhythm Pattarn ...p.82 Count In...p.39 Cursor ...p.15 Delete Measure ...p.86 Recording Song ...p.48 Recording Track ...p.48...
Page 119 This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 120 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. MALAYSIA AFRICA AFRICA BENTLEY MUSIC SDN BHD 140 & 142, Jalan Bukit Bintang EGYPT 55100 Kuala Lumpur,MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 2144-3333...

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Chapter 2 Convenient Functions

Chapter 3 Recording Functions

Chapter4 Editing Functions

Chapter 5 Other Functions

Chapter 6 Connecting to MIDI Devices

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