WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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• Fold down the music stand. • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with ..........................your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the • Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug “Information”...
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IMPORTANT NOTES USB Memory Handling (Using USB Memory) • Use USB memory available from Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other USB device is used. • We cannot guarantee correct operation if other brands of USB memory are used. Note that only USB memory keys can be used—...
Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the C-330 classic organ. The C-330 is a new type of organ with many unique features that make it easy to use, allowing you to enjoy full-fledged pipe organ sound even in your home.
Introduction Conventions used in this manual This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions. • Tablet and Piston names are enclosed in square brackets (“[ ]”), as in [SET] piston. • For easier readability, some screens and colors used here may differ in part from actual screens and colors. •...
Returning to the main screen ..........................22 Adjusting the screen contrast..........................22 Listening to the demo songs .............................. 23 Playing the C-330 ..................24 Playing various sounds ................................. 24 Selecting sounds (Stops) ............................24 Playing the sounds of another keyboard (Couplers)....................26 Using a manual coupler ............................
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MIDI settings .....................................61 Preventing double-triggering when connected to a sequencer (LOCAL)..........61 Viewing the sounds of an external MIDI device in the C-330’s display (Tone Name).......62 Specifying the MIDI data output format for the general memory pistons (TX Piston) ....62 Settings for the USER/MIDI couplers ..........................62 Using USER/MIDI as user sound couplers (to play sounds not included in the sound tablets) ..62...
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Contents Appendices Troubleshooting ..................................71 List of shortcuts ..................................74 Error Message ...................................75 Glossary.......................................76 List of Voice sound (Stop)..............................78 MIDI Implementation Chart..............................81 Main Specifications.................................82 Index......................................84...
Panel Descriptions Keyboards and divisions The C-330 has two manual keyboards and a pedalboard. From the bottom, these are referred to as “Pedal,” “Manual–I,” and “Manual–II,” respectively. The basic group of sounds for each keyboard is called a “division.” MANUAL II (MAN-II)
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Panel Descriptions fig.Panel-front.eps Tablets These select the basic sounds of the organ. 1. Pedal Division Tablets These select sounds for the pedalboard. 2. Manual–I Division Tablets These select sounds for the lower manual. 3. Manual–II Division Tablets These select sounds for the upper manual. USER/MIDI Coupler These allow you to select sounds that cannot be selected by the other tablets.
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Panel Descriptions Pistons 11. [SET] Piston This stores a combination of sounds to a general memory piston. 12. General Memory [1]–[5] Pistons Each of these pistons can store the combination of sounds for the entire organ. 13. Memory Bank Select [M-] [M+] Pistons Use these pistons to switch memory banks when you want to use more than six combinations of sounds.
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You can connect USB memory to this connector. 29. OUTPUT L/MONO, R (Output) Jacks ➝ (p. 66) You can connect an external speaker system here so that the sound of the C-330 is played from the connected speakers. 30. INPUT L/MONO, R (Input) Jacks ➝ (p. 66) You can connect an external sound module or similar device here so that its sounds are heard from the C-330’s speakers.
Before You Start Playing Place the pedalboard so that the part of the pedalboard Using the music stand marked (3) in the illustration contacts the L-shaped fixtures on the inside of the left and right side boards. fig.Pedalboard-1.eps Gently raise the music stand, then secure it in place as shown in the figure.
In order for the satellite speakers to produce their intended effect, ensure that the C-330 is placed at least The satellite speakers can be attached in either the 10 centimeters (3-15/16 inches) away from a wall.
The main screen will appear in the display. fig.display-main.eps This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief C-330 Rear Side interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. Even though the power has been turned on, playing the keyboard will not produce sound until you’ve...
Using the external memory The C-330 features Phones jacks. These allow you to play without Songs you record on the C-330 and Registration sets you create can having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night. be copied to separately available USB memory for safekeeping.
About the screen Returning to the main screen In order to perform an operation such as changing the C-330’s Immediately after you turn on the power, the following “main settings, you’ll need to start by returning to the main screen.
Before You Start Playing If a screen like the following appears Listening to the demo songs If the C-330’s internal memory contains performance data that has not been saved, the following message will appear when you The C-330 has several built-in demo songs.
Playing the C-330 Playing various sounds The C-330 allows you to play a variety of pipe organ sounds. Each of these sounds is called a “stop.” Selecting sounds (Stops) Each keyboard has a group of sound tablets. The tablets in these groups are called “division tablets.”...
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Playing the C-330 Selecting a sound variation (Voice Palette) Press the lower part of a tablet twice in succession. From the main screen, press the lower part of a division tablet twice in succession. The Voice Palette screen will appear, allowing you to change the variation of the selected stop.
Playing the C-330 Playing the sounds of another keyboard (Couplers) You can use a specific keyboard to play the sounds of a different keyboard. For example, you could finger “Manual–I” (the lower keyboard) to simultaneously play the sound selected for “Manual–II” (the upper keyboard). These functions are known as manual couplers.
Playing the C-330 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. The specified note itself is included in the melody coupler range.
Playing the C-330 Using the bass coupler The bass coupler allows you to layer the sound of a pedal onto the lowest note you’re fingering on the manual–I keyboard. Press the bass coupler [BASS] piston. When the bass coupler is on, the piston’s indicator will light. Finger the Manual–I keyboard, and you’ll hear the sound of the pedal even though you’re not playing the pedalboard.
It’s best to lower the satellite speaker volume before adjusting the overall volume. Adjusting the volume balance is easier if you start by specifying the volume of the bass sound heard from the C-330 itself, and then adjust the volume of the satellite speakers.
Playing the C-330 Changing the type of reverberation By applying reverberation you can obtain the acoustic characteristics of a performance in a concert hall. Changing the room type By changing the type of reverberation you can experience the sensation of performing in a variety of locations.
Playing the C-330 Adding soft vibrato (Tremulant) The tremulant effect adds vibrato (cyclic modulation) to the sound. Use this when you want to add an expressive feel to a solo or small ensemble performance. This is often used on compositions of the romantic era, gospel, and music for worship services.
Playing the C-330 Using the metronome (Metronome Volume) You can adjust the volume of the metronome in a range of ten steps. From the main screen, press the [STOP] piston. The “Song Recorder” screen will appear. fig.D-Rec-2.eps Turn the [Select/Menu] knob to select “Metronome Volume.”...
Storing a Combination of Sounds in Memory (Using the General Pistons) On the C-330, a combination of settings for the stops and couplers of the entire organ can be stored in memory as a “registration” at one of the general pistons.
Storing a Combination of Sounds in Memory (Using the General Pistons) Storing or recalling six or more registrations (Memory Banks) Memory banks make it possible for you to store a larger number of registrations; each set of registrations for general memory [1]–[5] pistons is called a “memory bank.”...
Simply by pressing the [NEXT] piston, you can successively recall the registrations that are stored in the general pistons. For example, if you will be performing a recital, you can use the C-330’s memories to store your registrations in the order in which you will be using them, and then smoothly switch to the next registration while you perform.
The “Song Recorder” screen will appear. fig.D-Rec-2.eps Press the [REC] piston; the [REC] piston will light, the [PLAY/PAUSE] piston will blink, and the C-330 will enter recording-standby mode. If desired, you can sound the metronome (p. 32) while you record.
Recording and Playing Back Your Performances Saving a recorded song The song you recorded will be lost when you switch off the C-330’s power. If you want to keep the recorded song, you must save it to USB memory or to the C-330’s internal memory.
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Recording and Playing Back Your Performances If you want to rename the data you’re saving In the “Name” field, press the [Select/Menu] knob. fig.D-Rec-2.eps For a registration (p. 43) For a voice setup (p. 49) Turn the [Select/Menu] knob to move the cursor to left or right, and turn the [Value/Exit Menu] knob to change the character at the cursor location.
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Recording and Playing Back Your Performances If a screen like the following appears If the save destination already contains data, the following message will appear. fig.08-23 If you want to save your song by overwriting the existing data Press the [SET] piston. The existing data will be deleted, and the newly recorded song you’re saving will be saved in its place.
Turn the [Select/Menu] knob to select “Song,” and turn the [Value/EXIT MENU] knob to choose the song that you want to play back. The list will show not only the song data saved in the C-330’s internal memory, but also the song data in USB memory. To select song data stored in USB memory With your USB memory connected to the C-330’s USB connector, proceed as follows to select and play back the song.
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Turn the [Select/Menu] knob to select “Tempo,” and use the [Value/EXIT MENU] knob to change the value. If you want to change the playback tempo, play the song to load it into the C-330, and then change the tempo. You can pause the playback.
Recording and Playing Back Your Performances Deleting a recorded song Here’s how to delete song data that you saved to internal memory or USB memory. fig.P-rename.eps Prepare the song data that you want to delete. If you want to delete a song that’s saved on USB memory, connect your USB memory to the external memory connector. From the main screen, press the [STOP] piston.
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Do not disconnect the USB memory or turn off the power before the deletion has been completed. Otherwise, you risk damaging the USB memory or the C-330’s internal memory, rendering it unusable. Press the [Value/Exit Menu] knob twice to return to the main screen.
If the USB memory is not in the correct format for the C-330, it cannot be used by the C-330. * Before you use USB memory for the first time with the C-330, you must format the USB memory on the C-330.
Saving or L oading Songs or Settings Saving or loading sound settings (registration) All sound settings (registration) saved in all memory banks (M01–M20) can be saved together to USB memory. On the C-330, memory banks M01–M20 can be saved and loaded as a single unit.
Saving or L oading Songs or Settings Loading sound settings (registration) from USB memory into a memory bank Here’s how to load sound settings (registration) from USB memory into a memory bank of the C-330. Connect your USB memory to the USB memory connector.
Saving or L oading Songs or Settings Deleting unwanted sound settings (registration) from USB memory Here’s how to delete unwanted sound settings from USB memory. The entire contents of memory banks M01–M20 contained in the settings will be deleted. Prepare the sound settings (registration) that you want to delete. Connect the USB memory to the USB memory connector.
Song data saved on USB memory can be copied into the C-330’s internal memory. Song data that’s been saved in the C-330’s internal memory will not be lost even if you turn off the power. You will find it convenient to copy frequently used song data from USB memory into the C-330’s internal memory.
Copying a song from USB memory to the C-330’s internal memory Song data saved in USB memory can be copied to the C-330’s internal memory. To do this, turn the [Value/Exit Menu] knob in step 4 to select “USB.” With this setting, song data will be copied from USB memory to the C-330’s internal memory.
By loading a voice setup, you can change the overall character of the entire organ (for example to make it a French Romantic type of organ). The C-330 allows you to switch voice setups. You can also load voice setup files from USB memory.
Saving or L oading Songs or Settings Press the [SET] piston. The C-330’s voice setup will switch to the voice setup you loaded. If you want the setting to be remembered even after the power is turned off, refer to “Storing your settings (Customize)”...
Press the [Value/Exit Menu] knob twice to return to the main screen. Storing a voice setup You can store the currently used voice setup into the C-330’s internal memory. This makes it easy to switch voice setups using only the C-330.
Using the Convenient Performance Functions Changing the tuning (Temperament) Historical styles of music such as baroque can be played in the tunings that were used during that time. Most works today are composed with the assumption that they will be played in equal temperament (the most common temperament used today).
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Using the Convenient Performance Functions This setting will return to “EQUAL“ when you turn off the power. Using historical temperaments By using a historical temperament when playing a composition suited for it, the beauty and tension of that work can be brought out even more greatly.
Using the Convenient Performance Functions Using baroque pitch You can change from the standard pitch “A=440.0 Hz” to “A=415.0 Hz” (Baroque pitch) or “A=392.0 Hz” (Versailles pitch). From the main screen, you can also access the “Pitch/Tuning” screen (Step 3) by holding down the [SET] piston and SHORTCUT fingering the keyboard.
Tuning to match the pitch of another instrument (Tuning) When playing in an ensemble with another instrument, you can adjust the C-330’s reference pitch to the other instrument. The reference pitch is usually expressed as the pitch of the middle “A” note.
Using the Convenient Performance Functions Transposing the key The transpose function lets you shift the pitch in semitone steps without changing the keys you play on the keyboard. For example, if a song is written in a difficult key that contains numerous sharps (#) or flats ( ), you could use this setting to play the song in an easier key.
Using the Convenient Performance Functions Using the expression pedal to adjust the volume of the organ (Expression pedal) You can use the expression pedal to adjust the volume of the organ. Depressing the expression pedal will increase the volume, while releasing it will reduce the volume.
Using the Convenient Performance Functions Setting the minimum volume of the expression pedal You can adjust the minimum volume that will be in effect when the expression pedal is at the minimum position. You can also access the “Exp. Pedal” screen (step 3) from the main screen by holding in the [SET] piston and SHORTCUT operating the expression pedal.
Using the Convenient Performance Functions Using the kick switches Two kick switches are located on the sides of the expression pedal. You can assign a different function to each of these two kick switches. With the factory settings, no function is assigned to the left and right kick switches. SHORTCUT You can also access the “Pedal”...
(LOCAL) Here you can make various settings for the C-330’s MIDI functionality. When the C-330 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, change this For more about MIDI, refer to “Connecting the C-330 to MIDI setting to Local Off.
Each sound tablet in each division (keyboard) allows you to select names of the sounds in the MX-200 or GM2-compatible sound four variations of sound. In addition, the C-330 allows you choose module can be viewed in the “USER/MIDI” screen.
For details on connections and settings when using the MX- “OFF.” 200 or an external MIDI sound module as a MIDI coupler, refer Adjusts the low-frequency to “Performing on the C-330 to play the MX-200’s sounds” (p. Warmth tone for the sound assigned to -10–+10 68).
(Factory Reset) From the main screen, press the [Select/Menu] knob. Turn the [Select/Menu] knob to select “6 Console.” All settings stored in the C-330 can be reset to their factory-set fig.boot.eps condition. This operation is called “Factory Reset”.
The settings stored by the above operation store everything concerning the state of the C-330. If you want to store only a single setting, turn the power off, then on again. Next, edit only the setting you want to store, and perform step 1 below.
By connecting the C-330 to an audio system or to amplified * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other speakers, you can play the C-330’s sounds through the speakers of a devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power stereo set or other external speakers.
Minimize the volume of the C-330 and the MX-200 or your audio device. By connecting the C-330 with an external MIDI device to transfer Switch off the C-330’s power. performance data, you can use one device to play the other.
Keyboard data is transmitted to play the MX-200 only if the [USER MIDI] couplers is on. The C-330 contains a list of the MX-200’s sounds, allowing you Press the [Select/Menu] knob. to view the MX-200’s sound names in the C-330’s own display when you select them.
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Separately from the MIDI channel used for transmission only when the [USER/MIDI] couplers is on, the C-330 has MIDI transmission channels on which keyboard performance data is always transmitted. As necessary, change the MIDI reception settings of the MIDI device that’s connected.
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Reverb sound played on the MX-200. 1–127 Turn on the [USER/MIDI] tablet. The C-330 will not transmit MIDI data unless a [USER/MIDI] tablet is turned on. Use the MX-200 in MX mode. Set the MX-200’s “RECEIVE GM20N” setting to “OFF.”...
If the C–330 does not function in the way you except, first check the following chart. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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Lower notes sound funny, or rattle resonate. In particular, this is more likely to occur with lower notes at higher volume. If you hear the same problem through Please contact your dealer or a Roland customer headphones — service center.
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Reverb or tremulant settings have changed. p. 65 you turned on the power have been changed. and store them in the C-330. The expression pedal function or the bass or The settings were changed since the power was turned Re-select the settings, and store them in the p.
List of shortcuts By using these shortcuts you can directly access a desired screen without going through a menu screen. To access the screen Shortcut Demo screen Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] piston Pitch/Tuning screen Press any key Tremulant screen Press the top or bottom of the [TREMULANT] tablet Operate the expression pedal Expression pedal screen Operate the right or left kick switch...
After waiting several seconds, you may be able to play back the song by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again. Memory Full. The internal memory capacity of the C-330 is full. The C-330 cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device. MIDI Buffer Full. Reduce the amount of MIDI data sent to the C-330.
These sounds are called the voice palette. tone. On the C-330, you can also specify whether this pedal will control just the upper or lower manual, or the entire organ. Voice setup...
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The reference pitch of an instrument is usually expressed as the frequency of the middle “A” note. As an alternative to today’s standard pitch of 440 Hertz, the C-330 allows you to choose historical pitches such as Baroque pitch (415 Hz) or Versailles pitch (392 Hz).
List of Voice sound (Stop) MANUAL–I Tablet Bourdon 16’ Violone 16’ Principal 16’ Quintaton 16’ Principal 8’ Open Diapason 8’ Montre 8’ Prinzipal 8’ Gemshorn 8’ 2nd Diapason 8’ Voce umana II 8’ Aeoline 8’ Gedackt 8’ Clarabella 8’ Flûte harmonique 8’...
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List of Voice sound (Stop) USER/MIDI Couplers Organ display name Voice name feet 16+4 VoxesII VOXES II 16+4 display name Voice name feet 8 Tibia TIBIA 8’ 32 Principal PRINCIPAL 32’ 4 Tibia TIBIA 4’ 32 ContBordn CONTRA BOURDON 32’ 8 VDO II VDO CELESTE 8’...
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List of Voice sound (Stop) Orchestra display name Voice name feet Organ Harp ORGAN HARP 8’ Chrysoglot CHRYSOGLOTT 4’ Tubular Bell TUBULAR BELL Orch Oboe ORCHESTRAL OBOE OrchClarinet ORCHESTRAL CLARINET Orch Flute ORCHESTRAL FLUTE Orch Trumpet ORCHESTRAL TRUMPET Harpsi 8-I HARPSICHORD 8 I Harpsi 8-II HARPSICHORD 8 II...
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Main Specifications ● Accessories Satellite Speakers (with two screws for wall mounting) Power Cord Pedalboard (PDB-11PC) *separate carton Bench (BNC-33) *separate carton Cover (included in the bench) Owner’s manual Quick manual Demo song list Assembling leaflet (included in the bench & Pedalboard) ●...
Index Adjuster .................... 18 Line Out Gain ................. 67 Audio equipment ................. 66 Load ..................46, 50, 52 Aux In Reverb ................. 67 LOCAL ....................61 Aux In Volume ................67 Local Off ................... 61 Local On ................... 61 L-shaped fixtures ................18 BAROQUE ..................
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Index Switching ..................50 Temperament ................53 TONE NAME ................61, 70 Transpose ..................57 Tremulant ..................31 Tuning ....................56 TX Piston ..................61 USB ..................38, 40, 48 USB memory .................. 21 USER/MIDI couplers ..............62 VALLO....................53 VENETIAN ..................
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For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES CURACAO URUGUAY NORWAY JORDAN G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. Zeelandia Music Center Inc. Todo Musica S.A.
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