Using The Melody Coupler - Roland Classic C-380 Owner's Manual

Performing

Using the Melody Coupler

When you use the melody coupler, the highest note you finger on the lower keyboard will also be sounded by the stops selected in
the MAN II division. This function allows you to simultaneously play accompaniment and solo registrations by fingering a single
manual.
1.
Press the melody coupler [MEL] piston.
When the melody coupler is on, the piston's indicator will light.
Press the piston once again so the indicator goes out.
If you turn on the [II/I] manual coupler (p. 31), the melody coupler effect cannot be obtained.
Changing the range of the melody coupler
You are free to change the range in which the melody coupler will operate. The specified note and those above it will use the melody
coupler, and notes below it will not.
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Bottom key of the Melody coupler range
1.
From the main screen, press the [Select/Menu] knob.
2.
Turn the [Select/Menu] knob to select "6 Console."
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3.
Press the [Select/Menu] knob to access the "Console" screen.
You can also access the "Console" screen from the main screen by holding in the [SET] piston and pressing the [MEL] piston.
4.
Turn the [Select/Menu] knob to select "Mel Split."
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5.
Turn the [Value/Exit Menu] knob to change the setting.
6.
Press the [Value/Exit Menu] knob twice to return to the main screen.
This setting will return to OFF when you turn off the power, but you can store the setting so that it will be remembered even
after the power is turned off. For details, refer to "Storing Your Settings (Customize)" (p. 73).
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Melody coupler