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Roland FA08 Application Manual

Track-making and daw workflow
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FA-06/FA-08 Application Guide
Track-making and DAW Workflow
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  • Page 1 FA-06/FA-08 Application Guide Track-making and DAW Workflow...
  • Page 2 08 Using the FA to Control a DAW You can connect the FA via a USB cable and use it to control your DAW software. Copyright © 2014 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
  • Page 3 Preparing to Create a Song Start by putting the FA in multi-part mode and clearing the sequencer song. 01 Selecting Multi-Part Mode Typically when performing on the FA, you’ll use the tone of part 1 (Single performance). However when using the sequencer to create a song, you’ll use all 16 parts of the studio set (multi-part performance).
  • Page 4 Preparing to Create a Song Make sure that “Song Clear” is selected, and then press the [7] (Select) button. Use the dial to select an item. Press the [6] (OK) button. The song is cleared. Proceed to the next step. Selecting a sequencer track The FA’s sequencer consists of 16 tracks, corresponding to the 16 tracks of the sound engine.
  • Page 5 Step-Recording the Bass Now we step-record the bass. This method lets you enter notes one by one rather than play the notes in real time. 01 Selecting the Bass Part In this example, we record the bass on part 6. Use cursor buttons [H][I] to select track 6.
  • Page 6 Step-Recording the Bass 03 Step-Recording Notes Now we step-record some notes. In this example, we simply step-record four whole notes at the pitch “E” (E2). Press the [t] (record) button twice. The first press selects realtime recording, and the second press selects step recording standby.
  • Page 7 Recording a Rhythm Pattern The FA lets you play patterns just like when you’re using a rhythm machine. In the following example, we’ll select a rhythm pattern and drum sound, and record on the sequencer. We’ll also explain how to change the tempo. 01 Selecting a Rhythm Pattern and Drum Sound Access the rhythm pattern screen, and select a rhythm pattern and a drum sound (drum kit).
  • Page 8 Recording a Rhythm Pattern 02 Recording a Rhythm Pattern Now we’ll record the rhythm pattern onto a track of the sequencer. Press the [t] (record) button. Set LOOP LENGTH to “004.” Turn RHY PTN SYNC START “ON.” Press the [7] (Start) button to start recording. Listen for four measures, and then press the [q] (stop) button.
  • Page 9 Using Non-Stop Recording to Record the Synth Part We’ll use non-stop recording to record the synth part. This lets you loop-record multiple tracks without stopping the recording process. 01 Chord Memory and Arpeggio Settings Let’s use the chord memory function and the arpeggio function to perform with just a single finger. Use cursor buttons [H][I] to select track 9.
  • Page 10 Using Non-Stop Recording to Record the Synth Part 02 Using Non-Stop Recording We’ll record synthesizer phrases on track 9 and track 1. Press the [t] (record) button. The FA is in record-standby mode. Take advantage of input quantization Quantization is a function that corrects the timing of your manually-played notes.
  • Page 11 Using the Sampler and TFX You can use the pads to play sampler sounds during the song, and use TFX (total effect) to apply an effect to your entire song. 01 Playing the Sampler During the Song Although we won’t record it in this example, let’s try playing the sampler along with the song you recorded. Press the [p] (play) button to play back the song.
  • Page 12 Mixing Here’s how to adjust settings such as the volume and reverb depth of each track. 01 Mixing in the Mixer Screen The FA provides a mixer screen that lets you view and edit the volume, pan, and effects (chorus and reverb) of all tracks.
  • Page 13 Export the Completed Tracks to a DAW Here’s how you can export each track of the song as a WAV file to an SD card, and then load those files into DAW software on your computer. 01 Saving the Song Let’s save the song that you recorded.
  • Page 14 Export the Completed Tracks to a DAW 02 Exporting Tracks to an SD Card Here’s how to export each track as a WAV file to an SD card. You can load the exported WAV files into your DAW. Press the [MENU] button. From the menu, choose “Utility”...
  • Page 15 MIDI data on the FA. Install the USB driver. For details on downloading and installing the USB driver, What is the USB driver? refer to the Roland website. The USB driver is software that transfers data http://www.roland.com/support/ between your computer software and this Use a USB cable to connect the USB COMPUTER unit.
  • Page 16 Using the FA to Control a DAW In your DAW software, open the project file that you want to control. Before you continue, select “FA-06 08” as the MIDI input device and output device. For details on how to do this, refer to the owner’s manual of your DAW software. Settings in LOGIC PRO This explanation describes the procedure when using Logic Pro X.

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