Carrier Menu For Processor~ Patch Algorithms - Roland VC-2 Owner's Manual

Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Menu)
Parameter Value Explanation
Release 0–127 Specifies the release time of the envelope
Time (the time from when you release a key
until the envelope level reaches 0).
→ p. 55
Mod Ctrl Refer to "Controllers" (p. 55).
Key Assign
Parameter Value
Mono/ MONO,
Poly POLY
LegatoSW OFF, ON
Portamento
Portamento is an effect which smoothly changes the pitch
from the first-played key to the next-played key. By applying
portamento when the Mono/Poly parameter is monophonic,
you can simulate slide performance techniques on a violin or
similar instrument.
Parameter Value
Switch OFF,
ON
Mode NORMAL,
LEGATO
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Explanation
Specifies whether the patch will play
monophonically or polyphonically.
The monophonic setting is effective
when playing a solo instrument patch
such as sax or flute.
MONO: Only the last-played note will
sound.
POLY: Two or more notes can be
played simultaneously.
Legato is valid when the Mono/Poly
parameter is set to monophonic. This
setting specifies whether the Legato
function will be used (ON) or not
(OFF).
With the Legato Switch parameter
"ON," pressing a key while continuing
to press a previous key causes the note
to change pitch to the pitch of the most
recently pressed key, sounding all the
while. This creates a smooth transition
between notes, which is effective when
you wish to simulate the hammering-
on and pulling-off techniques used by a
guitarist.
Explanation
Specifies whether portamento will
be applied (ON) or not (OFF).
Specifies the performance conditions
for which portamento will be ap-
plied.
NORMAL: Portamento will always
be applied.
LEGATO: Portamento will be ap-
plied only when you play legato (i.e.,
when you press the next key before
releasing the previous key).
Parameter Value
Type RATE,
TIME
Time 0–127
Bender
Parameter Value Explanation
Range 0–48 Specifies the degree of pitch change in
semitones when the Pitch Bend lever is all
the way left/right. For example if this is
set to "48" and you move the pitch bend
lever all the way to the left, the pitch will
fall 4 octaves. If this parameter is set to
"12," the pitch will rise one octave when
the pitch bend lever is moved to the right-
most position.
Carrier Menu for Processor~
Patch Algorithms
TVA
Parameter Value Explanation
Level 0–127 Specifies the volume of the patch.
Lvl -63– Adjusts the volume of the patch by the
ModDepth +63 controller assigned by Mod Ctrl.
Pan L64–0– Specifies the pan of the patch. "L64" is
63R far left, "0" is center, and "63R" is far
right.
Pan -63– Adjusts the pan of the patch by the con-
ModDepth +63 troller assigned by Mod Ctrl.
→ p. 55
Mod Ctrl Refer to "Controllers" (p. 55).
Explanation
Specifies the type of portamento ef-
fect.
RATE: The time it takes will depend
on the distance between the two
pitches.
TIME: The time it takes will be con-
stant, regardless of how far apart in
pitch the notes are.
When portamento is used, this spec-
ifies the time over which the pitch
will change. Higher settings will
cause the pitch change to the next
note to take more time.