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Owner's Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
"USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES"
(OWNER'S MANUAL pp. 2–4). These sections provide
important information concerning the proper operation of
the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have
gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new
unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient
reference.
Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND
CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (OWNER’S MANUAL pp. 2–4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
  • Page 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 3 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor- mation” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged;...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    Important Notes 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.
  • Page 5 • Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the PC-80, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Using the metronome ... 39 Editing the sound... 40 Saving an edited sound ... 41 Playing back songs (Standard MIDI Files) on the PC-80 ... 43 What is the Player? ... 43 Starting up the Player... 43 Selecting songs... 43 Playing/stopping a song ...
  • Page 7 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface... 79 Basic connections and signal flow ... 79 Connecting to your computer via USB—Using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface ... 79 Using the PC-80 as an audio interface ... 80 Basic connection example and signal flow... 80 Recording on your computer —Using software to record sound from a mic, guitar, and external audio device ...
  • Page 8 System settings for the PC-80... 84 Audio System settings... 84 SAMPLE RATE SETTING... 85 AUDIO ADVANCED DRIVER ON/OFF ... 86 SPEAKER ON/OFF ... 87 BASS ENHANCER ON/OFF ... 88 LOOP BACK ON/OFF... 88 System settings ... 89 F8 CLOCK ON/OFF... 90 F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO ...

  • Page 9: Contents Of The Package

    ● MIDI Keyboard Controller: PC-80 fig.pc80+ ● AC Adaptor This AC adaptor is designed specifically for the PC-80. Do not use any other AC adaptor, since doing so will cause malfunctions. ● USB Cable Use this cable to connect the PC-80’s USB connector to your computer’s USB connector. If it becomes damaged or if you need a replacement for the included USB cable, please contact one of the “Service locations”...

  • Page 10: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of things and what they do Panel fig.sunth Software Synthesizer Button (SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER) If the PC-80 is connected to your computer via USB, this button starts up the included PC- 80 software synthesizer (p. 33). fig.split Split Buttons (SPLIT) Use the LOWER button and UPPER button to switch between Lower mode, Upper mode, and Split mode (p.
  • Page 11 This transmits a program change on the current channel. In Controller mode (p. 67) it transmits a Stop message (FCh). If you do not play the PC-80 or perform any operation for a certain amount of time, the display and button illumination will darken.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Power is on, when connected via a USB cable (not using the AC adaptor) * USB (bus power) can be used if the PC-80 is connected to your computer via a USB cable. In this case, the power is supplied from the computer via the USB cable. If you want to use bus power, set the power switch to the USB position.
  • Page 13 AC Adaptor Jack (DC IN) Connect the included AC adaptor here. fig.ofig.out Sub-woofer Output Jack (SUB WOOFER) Use this if you want to connect a sub-woofer to the PC-80. Master Output Jacks These jacks output an analog audio signal. fig.phones Headphone Jacks (PHONES) Connect headphones to these jacks.
  • Page 14 MEMO...

  • Page 15: Setup

    PC-80 software synthesizer This is a software synthesizer created specifically for the PC-80. It runs on Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X (10.3 or later). Simply by connecting the PC-80 to your computer, you’ll be able to enjoy performing high-quality sounds.

  • Page 16: Installation And Settings (Windows)

    Installation and settings (Windows) In order to use the PC-80, you’ll need to install both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer. Installing the driver The procedure for installation and settings will differ depending on your system. Proceed to the appropriate section for your system.
  • Page 17 Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box. Exit all currently running software (applications). Also close any currently open windows. If you are using antivirus or similar software, you must exit all of these programs as well. Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 18 PC-80. 2. Connect the power cord of the AC adaptor to an AC outlet. 3. Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer. Set the PC-80’s power switch to the ON (DC position). A message of “Found New Hardware” will appear near the task bar. Please wait.
  • Page 19 If the “Driver Signing Options” setting is other than “Ignore,” a dialog box like the following will appear. If a dialog box with an “!” mark appears 1. Click [Continue Anyway]. 2. Installation will begin. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. Click [Finish].
  • Page 20 “Background services,” and click [OK]. In the System Properties dialog box, click [OK]. The System Properties dialog box will closes. Next, you need to install the PC-80 software synthesizer. (➔ “Installing the PC-80 software synthesizer” (p. 26)) Depending on your setup,...

  • Page 21: Windows 2000 Users

    Windows 2000 users Start up Windows with the PC-80 disconnected. Log on to Windows using a user name that has administrative privileges (such as Administrator). Open the System Properties dialog box. 1. Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel.
  • Page 22 Installation and settings (Windows) fig.05-5_40 In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK]. (drive name):\Driver\setup.exe * In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as “D:.” The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD- ROM drive.
  • Page 23 PC-80. 2. Connect the power cord of the AC adaptor to an AC outlet. 3. Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer. Set the PC-80’s power switch to the ON (DC position). Near the task bar, your computer will indicate “Found New Hardware.”...
  • Page 24 Installation and settings (Windows) If you changed the “Driver Signing Options” setting (step 4 on p. 20), restore the original settings after Windows has restarted. 1. Log onto Windows as the user who installed the driver. 2. In the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and from the menu that appears, select Properties.
  • Page 25 In the Application response field, choose “Background services” and click [OK]. Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box. Next, you need to install the PC-80 software synthesizer. (➔ “Installing the PC-80 software synthesizer” (p. 26)) Installation and settings (Windows)

  • Page 26: Installing The Pc-80 Software Synthesizer

    Installation and settings (Windows) Installing the PC-80 software synthesizer Log on to Windows as the user who will be using the PC-80. Exit all software that may be running. Make sure that the included CD-ROM is inserted in your computer’s CD- ROM drive.
  • Page 27 When the files have been copied, the Installation Complete will appear. Click [Finish]. This completes installation of the PC-80 software synthesizer. Now, let’s try starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer. (➔ “Starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer” (p. 28)) Installation and settings (Windows)

  • Page 28: Starting Up The Pc-80 Software Synthesizer

    PC-80 software synthesizer screen (Synth panel). When the Synth panel appears, try playing the PC-80’s keyboard. If the installation was done correctly, you will hear sound from the PC-80’s built-in speakers (or from the headphones if connected) when you play the PC-80’s keyboard.

  • Page 29: Installation And Settings (Macintosh)

    Installation and settings (Macintosh) Installing In order to use the PC-80, you’ll need to install both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer. When you use the following procedure to install the software, both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer will be installed in your Macintosh.

  • Page 30: Starting Up The Pc-80 Software Synthesizer

    AC adaptor. Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your Macintosh. You can’t start up the PC-80 software synthesizer if the PC-80 is not connected to your Macintosh via USB. 1. With the power switch in the standby position, connect the AC adaptor to the PC-80.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Operation Playing the PC-80 keyboard ...p. 32 Playing back songs (Standard MIDI Files) on the PC-80 ...p. 43 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) ...p. 46...

  • Page 32: Playing The Pc-80 Keyboard

    ■ How the PC-80 software synthesizer is structured The PC-80 software synthesizer consists of a Synth that you can play manually from the PC-80’s keyboard, and a Player that can play back SMF data or be played from external software.

  • Page 33: Starting Up The Pc-80 Software Synthesizer

    (Synth panel). When the Synth panel appears, try playing the PC-80’s keyboard. You will hear sound from the PC-80’s built-in speakers (or from the headphones if connected) when you play the PC-80’s keyboard. To exit Soft Synth mode, press the SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER button once again to turn it off.

  • Page 34: Selecting Sounds

    Selecting sounds Now let’s change the sound that is heard when you play the keyboard. You can either use the PC-80’s VALUE encoder to select a sound, or select a sound in the PC-80 software synthesizer’s screen (Synth panel). ■ Using the PC-80’s VALUE encoder to select sounds Make sure that the PC-80’s SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER...

  • Page 35: Selecting The Lower/Upper Sounds

    Selecting the Lower/Upper sounds The PC-80’s keyboard has two zones called Lower and Upper. Different sounds can be selected and played in each zone. There are three “keyboard modes” — Lower mode, Upper mode, and Split mode — which you can use to play only the Lower sound, only the Upper sound, or both the Lower and Upper sounds at the same time.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Upper Sound

    ■ Selecting the Upper sound from the PC-80 fig.upper Press the PC-80’s UPPER button. The PC-80’s UPPER button will light; Upper mode is selected. The sound name field shows the name of the sound currently selected for the Upper part.

  • Page 37: Combining Two Sounds (Split)

    ■ Selecting Split mode from the PC-80 fig.program Simultaneously press the LOWER button and UPPER button. The PC-80’s LOWER button and UPPER button will light, and it will be in Split mode. ■ Selecting Split mode from the Synth panel Click Click the SPLIT button so it’s lit.
  • Page 38 Playing the PC-80 keyboard ■ Changing the Split Point in the Synth panel Click Click the SPLIT button so it’s lit. Drag the right edge of the LOWER bar to left or right to set the right edge of the Lower region.

  • Page 39: Using The Metronome

    Using the metronome The PC-80 software synthesizer provides a Metronome function that is convenient to use when you’re practicing. Here’s how to play along with the metronome. ■ Sounding the metronome Click the icon. The metronome will begin sounding. Click the once again to stop the metronome.

  • Page 40: Editing The Sound

    Playing the PC-80 keyboard Editing the sound You can edit a parameter either by using the PC-80’s VALUE encoder or by using the Synth panel. If you use the Edit screen of the Synth panel, you’ll be able to edit a variety of parameters to modify the sound.

  • Page 41: Saving An Edited Sound

    The sound you edited will be overwritten onto the selected number. [Normal/Edit screen select] button Move mouse up/down Click Playing the PC-80 keyboard For details on editing sounds on the PC-80 software synthesizer, refer to “Using the mouse”...
  • Page 42 Playing the PC-80 keyboard ■Convenient functions for performance Changing the pitch (Pitch Bend) Adding modulation to the sound (Modulation) Sustaining the notes (Hold) Controlling the tone or volume in real time (Expression) Switching the octave (Octave Shift) * MIDI messages are transmitted on the channel according to the current keyboard mode setting (Lower/Upper/Split).

  • Page 43: Playing Back Songs (Standard Midi Files) On The Pc-80

    For more details, refer to the online help. What is the Player? The PC-80 software synthesizer provides a Player function that provides 16- part SMF playback functionality (with 256 sounds and 9 drum sets for GM2 compatibility). This is independent of the sound generator designed for playing from the PC-80’s keyboard.

  • Page 44: Playing/Stopping A Song

    Playing back songs (Standard MIDI Files) on the PC-80 Playing/stopping a song When you want to Start playback Stop playback ■ Repeat playback fig.syn* Click the repeat button to switch the Repeat mode. Repeat mode No repeat: When the song ends, playback will stop...

  • Page 45: Muting A Specific Part (Minus-One Playback)

    You can mute (silence) a specific part of a song for “minus-one” playback. This is convenient when you want to play the muted part yourself from the PC-80’s keyboard, using the remaining parts of the song as accompaniment. fig.syn* Click the PART tab.

  • Page 46: Recording Your Performance In Sequencer Software (Sonar Le)

    Recording your performance in sequencer software Here’s how to use the PC-80 with sequencer software to record and play back MIDI and audio. * In the example given here, we’ll assume you’re using SONAR LE as your sequencer software. Signal flow when using sequencer software...

  • Page 47: Starting Up Sonar Le And Making Settings

    Starting up SONAR LE and making settings In order to use SONAR LE, you must first install it in your computer. For the installation procedure, refer to the CD-ROM package. Start up SONAR LE. The first time you start up, the Wave Profiler dialog box will appear automatically.

  • Page 48: Midi Device Settings

    If you specify the appropriate instrument definition, the bank names, patch names, controller names, and NRPN functions specific to the PC- 80 will be displayed by name. ■ Importing an instrument definition for the PC-80 Choose Options | Instruments to open the Assign Instruments dialog box.
  • Page 49 In the Output/Channel field, select all items from EDIROL PC-80 Player /1 through EDIROL PC-80 Player /16. (To select all of these, click EDIROL PC- 80 Player /1, and then hold down the Shift key and click EDIROL PC-80 Player /16.) In the list of Uses Instrument, choose “EDIROL PC-80.”...

  • Page 50: Audio Device Settings

    44,100 Hz (44.1 kHz), and perform the “Audio device settings” procedure in this page again from the beginning. The PC-80’s sampling frequency is set to 44,100 Hz (44.1 kHz) when it is shipped from the factory. For details on changing or checking the PC-80’s sampling frequency, refer to “System settings”...

  • Page 51: Local Control Settings

    The Local Control setting will be off. Local Control If the Local Control setting is on, performance data from the PC-80 will be sent both to the synth sound generator for manual performance as well as to SONAR LE’s MIDI IN port. When you play the keyboard, the synth sound generator for manual performance as well as the SMF playback sound generator (via SONAR LE) will both sound, causing notes to be sounded in duplicate.

  • Page 52: Recording A Midi Performance From The Pc-80

    Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) Recording a MIDI performance from the PC-80 Putting a track in record-ready mode If you put a track in record-ready mode, you’ll be able to record data on that track. A track that is in record-ready mode will record data from the device that’s assigned as the input for that track.

  • Page 53: Recording Audio From A Guitar Or Mic

    Recording audio from a guitar or mic Now let’s connect an audio device such as a guitar or mic to the PC-80, and record it. Selecting the Input Mode When recording audio, you must set the PC-80’s Input Mode to either Line, Guitar, or Mic, as appropriate for the device from which you’re recording.

  • Page 54: Putting A Track In Record-Ready Mode

    Use SONAR LE to check the input level. For details on how to do this, refer to the online help for SONAR LE. Starting and stopping recording Connect your audio device, mic, or guitar to the PC-80, and record it as follows. Make sure that the track to be recorded is in record-ready mode.

  • Page 55: Playing Back The Recorded Performance

    Start playback Stop Rewind to the beginning of the project ■ Recording the output of the PC-80 synthesizer as audio The audio that can be recorded by your synthesizer software will differ depending on how the PC-80’s Loopback function is set.
  • Page 56 MEMO...

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Appendix Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ...p. 58 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface ...p. 79 Using the PC-80 as an audio interface ...p. 80 System settings for the PC-80 ...p. 84 PC-80 driver settings ...p. 99 Troubleshooting ...p.

  • Page 58: Using The Pc-80 As A Midi Controller Keyboard

    MIDI IN DEVICE PC-80 Keyboard MIDI OUT device Choose PC-80 Synth if you want to play MIDI data using the included PC-80 software synthesizer for manual performance. PC-80 Synth * For details on the sound generator for manual performance, refer to “How the PC-80 software synthesizer is structured”...

  • Page 59: Connecting An External Midi Device

    Connecting an external MIDI device— external MIDI sound module fig.connect-midi AC adaptor ■ MIDI flow fig.flow-midi-e Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard Transmitting MIDI messages to an MIDI sound module (sold separately) MIDI IN MIDI PC-80 MIDI OUT...

  • Page 60: The Pc-80'S Basic Operating Modes

    ■ To enter Play mode The PC-80 will automatically be in Play mode when you turn on its power. To switch from Utility mode (p. 61) to Play mode, simultaneously hold down the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a few moments, or press the CANCEL button.

  • Page 61: Utility Mode

    To switch from Play mode to Utility mode, simultaneously hold down the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a few moments. The display will indicate “UTL” and the PC-80 will be in Utility mode. ■ Functions in Utility mode Transmit a Bank Select Switches the bank.

  • Page 62: Transmitting Various Midi Messages From The Pc-80

    SPLIT UPPER Setting the MIDI transmit channel In order to control a sound module, you must set the PC-80’s current channel to match the MIDI receive channel of your sound module. Current channel The “current channel” is the MIDI transmit channel for the keyboard, pitch bend/modulation lever, VALUE encoder, hold pedal, and expression pedal.

  • Page 63: Selecting Sounds-Transmitting Program Change And Bank Select Massages

    • Transmitting a program change message... p. 64 • Transmitting a bank select LSB message ... p. 65 • Transmitting a bank select MSB message ...p. 66 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard...
  • Page 64 ■ Transmitting a program change message Here’s how to transmit a Program Change message on the current channel (p. 62). fig.PC-1_75 Make sure that the PC-80’s SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER button is not lit. If you’re in Controller mode (p. 67), switch to Play mode. fig.program Press the PGM CHANGE button.
  • Page 65 MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the currently set value, or will blink if the value is different. Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard *1 Reference...
  • Page 66 Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down. The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-80 enters UTILITY mode. Press [BANK MSB] key. fig.BANK-2 Use the Value Encoder or the [0]–[9] keys of the keyboard to specify the bank select MSB that you want to transmit.

  • Page 67: Starting/Stopping Playback Data-Transmitting A Start/Stop/Continue Message

    * Controller mode works only from Play mode. It is not available from Utility mode. • You will use Utility mode to transmit Continue messages (p. 61). Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard PGM CHANGE button Transmits a Stop message...
  • Page 68 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Starting playback—Transmitting a Start message Here’s how to transmit a Start message (FAh) to start SMF playback or recording. fig.cont-1_80 fig.util Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button.
  • Page 69 The MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button will light, and you will be in Controller mode. fig.program Press the PGM CHANGE button. The Stop message has now been transmitted. Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard CONTROLLER PLAY...
  • Page 70 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Continuing playback from the current location Here’s how to transmit a Continue message (FBh) to resume playback from the current location. fig.start-1_80 fig.util* Simultaneously hold down the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a few moments.

  • Page 71: Transmitting Messages To An External Midi Sound Module

    Transmitting messages to an external MIDI sound module You can transmit various messages from the PC-80 to your external MIDI sound module to control it. Messages Poly Mode On Mono Mode On Portamento On Portamento Off GM2 System On Reset You will use Utility mode (p.
  • Page 72 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmitting a Mono Mode On message Here’s how to transmit a Mono Mode On message to switch your sound module to Mono mode. Mono mode allows only single notes to be played at a time.
  • Page 73 The indication “PON” starts blinking in the display. fig.enter Press the ENTER button. * If you press a different button without pressing the ENTER button, the setting will be cancelled. The Portamento On message has been sent. Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard...
  • Page 74 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmitting a Portamento Off message Here’s how to transmit a Portamento Off message to disable Portamento on your sound module. fig.portaon-1_80 fig.util* Simultaneously hold down the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a few moments.
  • Page 75 The indication “GM2” starts blinking in the display. fig.enter Press the ENTER button. * If you press a different button without pressing the ENTER button, the setting will be cancelled. The GM2 System On message has been sent. Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard...
  • Page 76 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmits a Reset message If you experience “stuck notes” or other problems with the external MIDI sound module that’s connected, you can transmit a Reset message to solve the problem. This operation will transmit All Sound Off, All Notes Off, and Reset All Controllers messages on all channels.

  • Page 77: Setting The Split Points

    * In Split mode, the MIDI channels used for transmission will be the MIDI channels specified for Upper mode ➔ and Lower mode. ( “Setting the MIDI transmit channel” (p. 62)) Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard Lower sound Split point Lower sound...

  • Page 78: Using The Value Encoder To Transmit Values For A Specified Parameter

    Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard Using the VALUE encoder to transmit values for a specified parameter A specified parameter The instrument can be set so values for a certain parameter you specify are transmitted when you operate the PC-80’s VALUE encoder.

  • Page 79: Using The Pc-80 As A Midi Interface

    * For details on the sound generator for manual performance, refer to “How the PC-80 software synthesizer is structured” (p. 32). Choose PC-80 Player if you want to play MIDI data on the included PC-80 software synthesizer for SMF play- back.

  • Page 80: Recording On Your Computer-Using Software To Record Sound From A Mic, Guitar, And External Audio Device

    Using the PC-80 as an audio interface This section explains basic connections and audio signal flow when using the PC-80 as an audio interface. You can refer to the block diagram (p. 82) together with this explanation. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
  • Page 81 ➔ “SAMPLE RATE SETTING” (p. 85)) * f you change the sample rate on the PC-80, you’ll need to switch it off, then switch it back on again in order for the new setting to take effect. Input level knob Use the Input Level Knob (LEVEL) (p.

  • Page 82: Audio Signal Flow (Block Diagram)

    Using the PC-80’s built-in speakers Depending on your system, you may experience problems such as a poor S/N ratio for the audio when using the PC-80’s built-in speakers. If so, you can take the following measures. • Lower the master volume.

  • Page 83: Setting The Input Mode

    Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. Press the [INPUT MODE] key on the keyboard.

  • Page 84: System Settings For The Pc-80

    System settings for the PC-80 Audio System settings Here you can make settings for the PC-80’s audio functionality. Audio System setting items Display SAMPLE RATE SETTING AUDIO ADVANCED DRIVER ON/OFF SPEAKER ON/OFF BASS ENHANCER ON/OFF LOOP BACK ON/ Mode Contents of setting Specifies the sample rate for USB audio.

  • Page 85: Sample Rate Setting

    Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 Press the [AUDIO SYSTEM] key on the keyboard.

  • Page 86: Audio Advanced Driver On/Off

    16-bit resolution and 44.1/48 kHz sample rates. You can’t use the PC-80 soft- ware synthesizer with this Advance Off setting. * The PC-80 will operate at 44.1 kHz if you use 96 kHz playback or 96 kHz re- cording. Advance mode This mode uses a dedicated driver written specifically for the PC-80.

  • Page 87: Speaker On/Off

    Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 Press the [AUDIO SYSTEM] key on the keyboard.

  • Page 88: Bass Enhancer On/Off

    Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 Press the [AUDIO SYSTEM] key on the keyboard.

  • Page 89: System Settings

    System settings Here you can make system settings for the PC-80. System setting items Display F8 CLOCK ON/ F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO VELOCITY CURVE KEY VELOCITY MIDI I/F MODE VALUE ENCODER FACTORY RESET MIDI ADVANCED DRIVER ON/OFF Mode Contents of setting Determines whether or not F8 Clock will be transmitted.

  • Page 90: F8 Clock On/Off

    Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard.

  • Page 91: F8 Clock Default Tempo

    Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard.

  • Page 92: Velocity Curve

    Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard.

  • Page 93: Key Velocity

    “VELOCITY CURVE” (p. 92) or at a single fixed value. The PC-80 detects the force with which you strike each key and transmits this as the velocity value, but you can set the Key Velocity mode to a fixed value so that the same value will be transmitted each time, regardless of how strongly (or softly) you strike the key.

  • Page 94: Midi I/F Mode

    PC-80 Keyboard The PC-80’s MIDI OUT connector will act as a MIDI interface. MIDI messages from the computer connected via USB to the PC-80 will be sent to the MIDI de- vice that’s connected to the PC-80’s MIDI OUT connector.

  • Page 95: Value Encoder

    Here’s how to assign a specified parameter to the VALUE encoder. Specified parameter This setting lets you transmit a specified parameter by turning the PC-80’s VALUE encoder. To transmit the parameter value When you operate the VALUE encoder in What is Controller mode? (p. 67), the corresponding value for the parameter you specified will be transmitted.
  • Page 96 Assigns the KEY VELOCITY parameter to the Value Encoder. In KEY VELOCITY MODE, the velocity value is fixed. The PC-80 transmits velocity values that correspond to the force with which you play the keyboard, but if KEY VELOCITY is as-...

  • Page 97: Factory Reset

    Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard.

  • Page 98: Midi Advanced Driver On/Off

    Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard.

  • Page 99: Pc-80 Driver Settings

    * If you are unable to select a PC-80 device in the device settings of your software, it may be that the PC-80 driver was not installed correctly. Please reinstall the driver. ( You do not need to make device settings in order to use the included PC-80 software synthesizer.

  • Page 100: Input/Output Device Settings

    PC-80 driver settings Input/output device settings If you are using the PC-80 with software (such as Media Player) that uses the standard device settings of the operating system, use the following procedure to choose the input/output device. The method for making device settings will depend on the software you’re using.

  • Page 101: Windows 2000 Users

    Windows 2000 users Use the USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer. Turn on the PC-80’s power switch. Open Control Panel. Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel. Open the Sounds and Multimedia Properties.

  • Page 102: Macintosh Users

    In the Sound Effects tab, set “Play alerts and sound effects through” to “EDIROL PC-80 44.1 kHz”. * If you don’t want alerts to be played through the PC-80, choose “Internal speakers” for the “Play alerts and sound effects through” setting.
  • Page 103 PC-80 Synth Name Using your mouse, drag the ▼ and ▲ symbols that indicate the output and input of the PC-80 icon and the new external device icons so that they are connected as shown in the illustration below. blink Click Test Setup.

  • Page 104: Changing The Driver Settings

    Changing the driver settings Windows users The Settings dialog box of the EDIROL PC-80 Driver lets you change the buffer size of the driver, and uninstall the driver if necessary. ■ Accessing the Settings dialog box of the EDIROL PC-80 Driver With the PC-80 connected, start up Windows.
  • Page 105 PC-80. Use the following procedure to adjust the buffer size of the driver. As described in “Accessing the Settings dialog box of the EDIROL PC-80 Driver” (p. 104), open the EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings dialog box.
  • Page 106 * After you change a setting in the EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings dialog box, you must restart any software that uses the PC-80. If you are using software that has an audio device test function, please execute the test function.

  • Page 107: Macintosh Users

    ■ Accessing the EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings panel Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your Macintosh, and turn on the power switch of the PC-80. Close all software that uses the PC-80.
  • Page 108 * After you change a setting in the EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings dialog box, you must restart any software that uses the PC-80. If you are using software that has an audio device test function, please execute the test function.
  • Page 109 * After you change a setting in the EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings dialog box, you must restart any software that uses the PC-80. If you are using software that has an audio device test function, please execute the test function.
  • Page 110 * After you change a setting in the EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings dialog box, you must restart any software that uses the PC-80. If you are using software that has an audio device test function, please execute the test function.

  • Page 111: Uninstalling The Driver

    Follow the instructions in the dialog box that appears to proceed with the uninstallation. If you are unable to uninstall the driver using the above method, close the PC-80 software synthesizer as described in step 2, and then use Uninstal.exe (located in the Driver folder of the CD-ROM) to uninstall the driver.

  • Page 112: Macintosh Users

    USB keyboard and USB mouse), and start up the Macintosh. Close the PC-80 software synthesizer. 1. Hold down the Control key and click the PC-80 Software Synthesizer icon the Dock. 2. From the menu that appears, choose Exit.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    You attempted to install as described in “Driver installation,” but were unable to perform the installation Install the driver again. (➔ “Installing the driver” (p. 16)) Then, after setting the PC-80 to the driver mode shown below, cycle the power to the PC-80, and reinstall the driver. “SAMPLE RATE SETTING” (p. 85) “AUDIO ADVANCED DRIVER ON/OFF”...
  • Page 114 Can’t install/uninstall the driver Did you log onto Windows as a user with administrative privileges? In order to install/uninstall/reinstall the PC-80 driver in Windows, you must log onto Windows as a user with administrative privileges, such as Administrator. Did you make the “Driver Signing Options” setting? You must set “Driver Signing Options”...
  • Page 115 In this case, connect the PC-80 after starting up your computer. Could your computer have entered Standby (Suspend) or Sleep mode? After your computer wakes up, close all software that had been using the PC-80, and then cycle the power to the PC-80.
  • Page 116 Recording produces a silent file Did you specify the correct audio data input source within the operating system? Depending on the software you are using, you may need to specify the PC-80 as the audio data input source for your computer.

  • Page 117: Noise Or Pops Are Heard When Recording/Playing On Your Computer

    Adjust the buffer size as described in “Adjusting the audio input/output buffer size” (p. 108). * After changing the buffer size, you must restart any software that uses the PC-80. If your software has an audio device test function, execute the test function.
  • Page 118 Is the sample rate setting in your software the same as the PC-80’s sample rate setting? Set your software and the PC-80 to the same sample rate. If you switch the PC-80’s sample rate, you must turn the power of the PC-80 off, then on again to get the setting to take effect.
  • Page 119 Noise may be entering via the line inputs or mic inputs. If a MIDI sound module with a USB connector is connected via USB to the same computer as the PC-80, and the output of the MIDI sound module is connected to the input jacks of the PC-80, noise from the computer may be heard via the MIDI sound module from the PC-80.
  • Page 120 Noise is heard in the sound Has a mic or guitar been left connected? If a mic or guitar is connected to the PC-80, disconnect the mic or guitar and turn the input sensitivity knob all the way toward the left (lowering the input level).
  • Page 121 Are you logged in as the user who installed the PC-80 software synthesizer? The PC-80 software synthesizer will not start up if you are logged in as a user other than the one who installed the PC-80 software synthesizer. You can either log in again as the user who installed the software, or log in as the user who will be using the software and then install the PC-80 software synthesizer.
  • Page 122 Is the Split setting active? If you’re using Split, the key range of each part may be set so that some keys of the PC-80 may not produce sound when you play them. Adjust the bars for the UPPER and LOWER parts to change the key range of each part.
  • Page 123 Is the volume balance of the Synth panel and Player panel adjusted appropriately? In the PC-80 software synthesizer’s Option window, make sure that the volume balance of the Synth panel and Player panel is adjusted appropriately. Could the Key Velocity setting be too low? If the Key Velocity setting is too low, you may hear no sound when you play the keyboard.
  • Page 124 Is the correct mode selected for the PC-80’s VALUE encoder? If the PC-80’s VALUE encoder is not set to the correct mode, you won’t be able to operate it as desired. If you want to use the encoder to switch the sounds of the PC-80 software synthesizer, make sure that the PGM CHANGE button is lit.
  • Page 125 Have you made MIDI device settings in your software? In you want other software to be able to use the PC-80 software synthesizer as a MIDI sound generating device, you must make MIDI device settings in the software you’re using. The way in which such MIDI device settings are made differs depending on the software you’re using.
  • Page 126 When the uninstallation is complete, close the dialog box. After uninstallation, be sure to restart Windows. Macintosh users When you uninstall the driver, the PC-80 software synthesizer will also be uninstalled. For details on uninstalling the driver, refer to “Uninstalling the driver” (p. 111)

  • Page 127: Midi Implementation

    = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16) * Transmitted in Panic. ❍All notes off (Controller number 123) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16) Model: PC-80 Version 1.002005.04.1...
  • Page 128 MIDI implementation ■System realtime message ●Timing Clock Status * Transmitted if the System setting F8 CLOCK is ON. ●Start Status ●Continue Status ●Stop Status ●Active sensing Status * Transmitted at intervals of approximately 250 ms. ■System exclusive message ❍GM2 System On Status Data byte 7EH 7FH 09H 03H...

  • Page 129: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER Model PC-80 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number : True Voice Note On Velocity Note Off After Key’s Touch Channel’s Pitch Bend 0-119 Control Change Program : True Number Change System Exclusive...

  • Page 130: Main Specifications

    Main specifications ■ PC-80: USB Audio Interface / MIDI Keyboard Controller Hardware Specifications ● Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels Record: 1 pair of stereo Playback: 1 pair of stereo Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting) ● Signal Processing AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits PC Interface: 24 bits ●...

  • Page 131: Index

    Controller mode current channel Data Out DC IN Digital Signature DIRECT MONITOR Direct Monitor Button Display driver EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings edit EXPRESSION Expression Pedal Jack external MIDI device F8 CLOCK FACTORY RESET FINE TUNING GM2 System On message Grounding Terminal...
  • Page 132 Number OCTAVE Octave Octave Shift Octave Shift Buttons online help Owner’s manual PANPOT parameter PC-80 Keyboard PC-80 keyboard PC-80 MIDI OUT PC-80 Player PC-80 Software CD-ROM PC-80 software synthesizer PC-80 Synth PGM CHANGE PHONES pitch Pitch Bend Play mode playback...
  • Page 133 SUB WOOFER Sub-woofer Output Jack System realtime message TEMPO transport UPPER mode Upper mode Upper sound USB Cable USB Connector UTILITY Utility mode VALUE VALUE Encoder VELOCITY CURVE vibrato VOLUME – – Index...

  • Page 135: Federal Communications Commission

    Compliance Information Statement Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : NOTICE AVIS Model Name : PC-80 USB AUDIO INTERFACE / MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890 3700...
  • Page 136 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. HONG KONG Parsons Music Ltd. 8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 EUROPE Chatham Road South, T.S.T, EDIROL (Europe) Ltd.

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