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Roland MN-10 Owner's Manual

Roland MN-10 Owner's Manual

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Mood Pan
MN-10
Owner's Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 25) and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 29). After reading, keep the
document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2025 Roland Corporation

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  • Page 1 Mood Pan MN-10 Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 25) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 29). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. © 2025 Roland Corporation...

  • Page 2: Panel Descriptions

    Panel descriptions [Volume] knob [Style] knob [Tone] knob [Effects] knob [ă] (USB) (USB Type-C ® ) port Adjusts the volume of Selects the type of scale Selects the tone that you Adjusts the depth of the the speakers and the used when you play the want to play (p.
  • Page 3 Panel descriptions Performance pads Built-in speakers These pads play an ascending The built-in speakers are scale in the order (1–9) shown. located here. Battery compartment If you are using the Mood Pan on batteries, insert six Ni-MH (AA, HR6) or alkaline batteries (AA, LR6) (p.

  • Page 4: Connecting External Equipment

    Connecting external equipment To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. [ ą ] (Phones/Output) jack [ ă ] (USB) port Connect headphones or an amplified speaker here. When using the built-in speakers Connect a USB AC adaptor (with a USB Type-C port,...

  • Page 5: Power Supply

    Power supply You can power this instrument either with batteries or via the [ă] (USB) port. After inserting the batteries, close the cover Using batteries securely. The expected battery life under continuous use depends on the If you are using batteries, insert six Ni-MH (AA, HR6) or alkaline conditions of use.
  • Page 6 Power supply Supplying power via [ ă ] (USB) port When the connected USB AC adaptor cannot deliver at least 9 V/2 A of power You can power this instrument with a commercially available USB power adaptor. If the batteries have not been inserted The following USB power sources can be used.
  • Page 7 Power supply Supplying power via the USB port When using the built-in speakers Use a USB Type-C® to USB Type-C® cable. ® ® USB Type-C USB Type-C You cannot use a USB Type-C® to USB A cable. USB A ® USB Type-C...

  • Page 8: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the power on/off Adjust the volume with the [Volume] knob. Turning the power on Turning the power off Connect headphones or amplified speakers (both sold separately) to this instrument. Long-press the [Ā] (power) button. If amplified speakers are connected, turn the volume of the The [ Ā...
  • Page 9 Playing ¹ You can make unique sounds play by slapping the instrument Use your hands to play the nine performance pads. around the edges. This can be useful for adding a rhythmic feel to Don’t use any other objects (such as drum sticks or mallets) your performance.
  • Page 10 Playing Special pad Muting the sound (muffling its decay) Press this pad or hold it down while playing other You can mute the sound of a pad as it decays or fades out, by performance pads to achieve a variety of effects. lightly pressing the pad without striking it.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Pad Sensitivity

    Adjusting the pad sensitivity Different players play the pads at different strengths. You can adjust the sensitivity on this instrument so that it responds according to how hard you play the pads. Turn the [Effects] knob while holding down the [Background Music] buttons.

  • Page 12: Selecting Tones

    Selecting tones Use the [Tone] knob to select a tone (sound). Tone name Explanation Tone name Explanation This is a metal percussion instrument developed in An instrument that has been used since ancient times in Switzerland in the early 2000s. countries such as Tibet and Nepal in holy ceremonies.
  • Page 13 Selecting tones Tone name Explanation Tone name Explanation A didgeridoo sound (an instrument played by the A traditional Indian stringed instrument. indigenous peoples of Australia) is assigned by factory ¹ You can achieve a sitar bend effect (the pitch bends default.
  • Page 14 Selecting tones Tone name Explanation The sound of the santur, a hammered dulcimer of Iranian origin is assigned with the factory settings. ¹ You can use the “Mood Pan Plus” app to set a different tone. User3 ¹ Play the performance pads while holding down the special pad to play tremolo.
  • Page 15 Selecting the styles Select the style (scale) you want to use, as shown below. The mood of the sound differs depending on the style you choose. Style name Style name Description and pad 1–9 scale Description and pad 1–9 scale (names of scales typically (names of scales typically used on a handpan)
  • Page 16 Adding effects to the sound (Effects) App setting parameters Turn the [Effects] knob. Turning the knob clockwise increases the effect depth. Turning the knob all the way counterclockwise turns the Parameter Value effect off. Auto Wah Cyclically controls a filter to create a wah effect (cyclic changes in The reverb effect (which adds reverberations to the sound) is set timbre).

  • Page 17: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Restoring the factory settings (factory reset) Here’s how to return the Mood Pan to its factory settings. Turn the power on while holding down the [Ġ] (Bluetooth) and [Background Music] buttons. Keep holding down the [ Ġ ] (Bluetooth) and [Background Music] buttons until they blink.
  • Page 18 ® Bluetooth Using the functionality You can use this instrument along with a mobile device such Pairing as a smartphone or tablet (hereafter “smartphone”). ¹ Use the “Mood Pan Plus” app to make detailed settings on the To connect the Mood Pan wirelessly via Bluetooth, you must Mood Pan or listen to tones only available on the app.
  • Page 19 Mood Pan to make the button go dark, or turn Bluetooth off in Depending on the model of smartphone you’re using, you might your smartphone’s settings. need to tap “MN-10 Audio” again to show “Connected for audio”, which completes the pairing. [Ġ] (Bluetooth) button...
  • Page 20 Using the Bluetooth® functionality If you can’t connect via Bluetooth The instrument must be paired/connected to change the MN-10 MIDI settings and edit tones with the “Mood Pan Plus” app. The instrument must be paired/connected to play back an MN-10 AUDIO If pairing between the Mood Pan and your smartphone is environment with the “Mood Pan Plus”...
  • Page 21 Using the Bluetooth® functionality Can’t connect with the “Mood Pan Plus” app Cancelling the pairing Cancelling the pairing In the mobile device’s screen, tap the “i” located beside “Connected”, and tap “Forget This Device”. Temporarily disconnect Bluetooth on your smartphone, and then try setting up the connection again.
  • Page 22 Using the Bluetooth® functionality Start pairing again from step 1 in “Pairing” (p. 18). MEMO If checking these points does not solve the problem, please refer to the Roland support website. https://www.roland.com/support/...
  • Page 23 Do not use a USB cable that is designed only for charging a Item Explanation device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data. MIDI connector name MN-10 MIDI Ch. 1, Ch. 2 (for some tones, MEMO MIDI transmit/receive channel data may be output from both You don’t need to install a driver.

  • Page 24: Main Specifications

    This document explains the specifications of the product at the Bluetooth Bluetooth Low Energy) time that the document was issued. For the latest information, Supported codec: SBC (compatible with SCMS-T refer to the Roland website. content protection) PHONES/REC OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone Connectors type USB Type-C ®...
  • Page 25 USING THE UNIT SAFELY About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols symbol alerts the user to important instructions or Used for instructions intended to alert the warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is user to the risk of death or severe injury determined by the design contained within the triangle.
  • Page 26 Doing so may cause short Be sure to contact your dealer, Otherwise, you risk injury as circuits, faulty operation, or other a Roland service center, or an the result of the unit toppling malfunctions. official Roland dealer. over or dropping down.
  • Page 27 For a list of Roland service centers and specified by the battery manufacturer. official Roland dealers, refer to the Also, be sure to read all of the precautions Roland website.
  • Page 28 USING THE UNIT SAFELY CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Handle batteries carefully Handle leaking batteries carefully Route all power cords and cables in such a way as to prevent them from getting If used improperly, batteries Whenever the liquid from a entangled may explode or leak and battery has leaked, observe cause damage or injury.
  • Page 29 IMPORTANT NOTES ¹ When moved from one location to Power Supply: Use of Batteries Placement another where the temperature and/or ¹ Before installing/removing batteries, ¹ Using the unit near power amplifiers humidity is very different, water droplets make sure to turn off the power to this (or other equipment containing large (condensation) may form inside the unit.
  • Page 30 ¹ When disposing of the packing carton repairs, be sure to store the data by using ¹ Roland assumes no liability concerning or cushioning material in which this unit the dedicated app; or you may prefer...
  • Page 31 LICENSE-2.0 than where it was purchased original musical works. ¹ Roland is either a registered trademark or ¹ Purchasers of this product are NOT a trademark of Roland Corporation in the permitted to extract said content in United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 32: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Date : Feb. 1, 2025 Model MN-10 Version : 1.00 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1–2 1–2 Channel Changed Mode Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Message Altered ************** Note 0–127 0–127 Number : True Voice ************** 0–127...
  • Page 33 MIDI Implementation Chart System : Song Position Common : Song Select : Tune System : Clock Realtime : Commands : All Sound O o (120, 124–127) Messages : Reset All Controllers o (121) : Local On/O : All Notes O o (123) : Active Sensing : System Reset...

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