Parametric Equalizer; Non-Drop Format; Output Assign; Note Number - Roland VM-C7100 Owner's Manual

Non-drop format

One of the formats (frame rates) of SMPTE time code. This format
is designed to preserve continuity of the time code at the expense
of the discrepancy between SMPTE time and real (clock) time that
is caused by the fact that the 30 frames/second NTSC format used
in the United States and Japan is in reality playing back at a speed
of 29.97 frames/second.
SMPTE time code
Frame rate

NTSC format

Note number

A number included in a MIDI note message to specify the note
location on a keyboard. A number of 0–127 is assigned to each
semitone of the keyboard, with middle C (C4) as number 60. On
this system, you can select the note number that is used to sound an
external MIDI sound source as the metronome.
NRPN
Internal parameter settings of a MIDI device can be modified using
MIDI control changes. Of the parameter numbers allocated for this
purpose, some can be used freely by each manufacturer, and are
called non-registered parameter numbers (NRPN). To actually use
an NRPN, the following sequence of data must be transmitted.
1) Transmit the MSB (upper byte) [controller number 98] and LSB
(lower byte) [controller number 99] of the NRPN to specify the
parameter that you wish to set.
2) Then use the data entry message (controller number: 6, 38) to set
the value of the parameter.
On this system, the processor responds to NRPN control, but the
console does not handle these messages. For details on use, refer to
the MIDI implementation of the processor (VM-7100/7200).
RPN
NTSC format
The color television format used in the United States and Japan.
Tapes recorded in NTSC format cannot be played on a SECAM
format or PAL format video deck.
SECAM format, PAL format
Optical
A type of digital audio connector to which an optical cable can be
connected. Most are S/PDIF compatible. For connection to this
system, a commercially available optical
required.
S/PDIF
Digital I/O connector
Coaxial
Oscillator
A device that generates an alternating signal. On this system, the
term refers to the internal oscillator used to sound a reference tone
for measurement by the spectrum analyzer. It is able to produce a
20 Hz–20 kHz sine wave, and can also be switched to a noise
generator that generates pink noise and white noise.
Spectrum analyzer
Sine wave
Pink noise

Output assign

Overdrive
Pad

PAL format

Pan

Panning delay

Panpot
Parameter
coaxial converter is

Parametric equalizer

On devices that have multiple OUTPUT jacks, this is a parameter
that specifies the OUTPUT jack(s) to which the audio output of each
channel or Bus will be sent. On this system, the settings can be
made in the patch bay screen.
An effect that distorts the sound, and is used mainly with electric
guitar. On this system, overdrive is included in the guitar multi
algorithms. Distortion (p. 235) and Metal (p. 239) are similar effects.
Of these, Overdrive produces the softest effect.
On mixers, this term refers to an attenuator (or the button that
switches an attenuator on/off) located in the input section of each
channel. This system does not have a dedicated button for this
purpose. You can specify a numerical attenuator value in the
channel setting screen.
Attenuator
SECAM format
The direction from which a sound is heard when played back in
stereo (localization). Also refers to the knob that adjust this
(panpot).
Localization
A special delay in which the delay sound continues to alternate
between left and right. This effect can be heard only when a stereo
connection is used. Also called alternate delay.
Pan
A setting that can be adjusted to modify the sound or operation of
an electronic device or electronic musical instrument. An example
of use would be; "This effect has three parameters: level, drive, and
tone." The setting or level of a parameter is called its "value."
A type of equalizer that divides the frequency spectrum into
multiple bands, and allows you to adjust the level of each band.
Although the frequency bands are divided more broadly than on a
graphic equalizer, you can make detailed adjustments to the width
and center frequency of each band.
Equalizer
Graphic equalizer
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