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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual For the following languages, a PDF version of the Owner’s Manual can be found on the CD-ROM. Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Português, Nederlands...
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Page 2: What Is Midi
DAW software is a term that refers to music production software, such as SONAR. Note Do not connect the A-49 to the computer until the driver has been installed (p. 13). Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:”USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES”... -
Page 3: Using The Unit Safely
Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on • Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet the “Information” page when: floors);... -
Page 4: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES WARNING CAUTION Adults must provide supervision in places where Manage cables for safety children are present Try to prevent cords and cables from When using the unit in locations where becoming entangled. Also, all cords and children are present, be careful so no cables should be placed so they are out of mishandling of the unit can take place. -
Page 5: Repairs And Data
Roland Corporation in the improper operation of the unit. the United States and/or other countries. • Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss • Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk, of data, nor any obligation to recover it. -
Page 6: Quick Page Reference Table
36 Assigning functions to the knobs, buttons, and jacks p. 37 Switching the function of the [C2] knob in SuperNATURAL mode (SN Changing the A-49’s p. 36 SETTING) Settings Changing the direction of value increases for the knobs, D-BEAM controller, p. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Changing the A-49 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Changing the Velocity Curve IMPORTANT NOTES . - Page 8 How to read the procedural explanations Press the [FUNCTION] button. Press the key that has “PRGM CHANGE” printed above it. 0–9 Value 1–128 Press the keys that have Press the key that has “ENTER” “NUMERIC ENTRY” printed above printed above it. them.
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Page 9: Contents Of The Package
☐ USB cable Use this cable to connect the A-49 to the USB connector of your computer. * Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement due to loss or damage, please contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”... -
Page 10: Panel Descriptions
[C1][C2] knobs POWER indicator Turn this knob to use the This will light if the A-49 function you’ve assigned is connected to your (p. 31). computer via USB. [FUNCTION] button [SuperNATURAL] button If you press this button so If this is turned on, you’ll be... - Page 11 Panel Descriptions [TRANSPOSE] button, OCTAVE/TRANSPOSE indicator, [+][–] buttons In PLAY mode (p. 22), you can press the [TRANSPOSE] button to switch the function of the OCTAVE/TRANSPOSE indicator and the [+] [–] buttons. When the [TRANSPOSE] button is turned on, the transposition setting is enabled. When the [TRANSPOSE] button is turned off, the transposition setting is disabled.
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Page 12: Rear Panel
USB COMPUTER port You can connect a pedal Use a USB cable to connect switch (DP-2, DP-10; avail- the A-49 to your computer. able separately) here and * Install the driver in your use it as a hold pedal (p. 32). -
Page 13: Driver Installation
Mac OS X Note Do not connect the A-49 to the computer until you are directed to do so. A “driver” is software that transfers data between the A-49 and application software running on your computer when your computer and the A-49 are connected. - Page 14 “Driver Signing Options Setting (Windows XP)” (p. 46) and try installing again. When “Ready to install the driver . ” appears, connect the USB cable of the A-49 to the computer . * Turn down the volume on any peripheral A-49 devices before connecting the USB cable.
- Page 15 Driver Installation Windows 7/Windows Vista When “Installation has been completed . ” appears, click [Close] . Close the “A-Series Keyboard Driver Setup” dialog box. If the “Change System Settings” dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows. page 19 Windows XP If a dialog box that asks whether you want to connect to Windows Update appears, select [No, not this time] and click [Next] .
- Page 16 When installation has finished, click [Restart] to restart the Mac . It may take some time for the computer to restart. After the Mac restarts, connect the USB cable of the A-49 to the Mac . * Turn down the volume on any peripheral A-49 devices before connecting the USB cable.
- Page 17 Confirm that [A-Series Keyboard] appears in the “MIDI Studio” window or the “Audio MIDI Settings” dialog box . If [A-Series Keyboard] does not appear or if it is grayed out, it means that the A-49 is not being detected properly. Click [Rescan MIDI]. Also try disconnecting and reconnecting the A-49’s USB cable.
- Page 18 Driver Installation Using your mouse, drag and connect the ▲ and ▼ (which represent the input/ output ports of each device) of the [A-Series Keyboard] and each [New Device] that you added so that they are connected as shown in the figure . Close the “MIDI Studio”...
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Page 19: Verify That You Can Hear Sound
Driver Installation Verify That You Can Hear Sound After you’ve installed the driver, check to verify that the driver was installed correctly. We will use SONAR LE as an example for Windows, and GarageBand as an example for Mac OS X. Checking with a SONAR Soft Synths (Windows) Here’s an example using a plug-in synth included with SONAR LE. -
Page 20: Checking In Garageband (Mac Os X)
In the “New Project” screen, assign a name and click [Create] . Play the A-49’s keyboard . If you hear the Grand Piano sound that’s assigned to the GarageBand track, the A-49 is correctly connected to your computer. This completes the necessary settings. Now you can proceed to “Using the A-49” (p. 22)! -
Page 21: Midi Signal Flow
Make the following settings for MIDI input/output. Input device Output device A-Series Keyboard A-Series Keyboard MIDI OUT MIDI Signal Flow The illustration below shows the MIDI signal flow. PC/Mac A-49 MIDI MIDI OUT device A-Series Keyboard MIDI OUT MIDI IN device A-49 A-Series Keyboard... -
Page 22: About The Operating Modes
About the Operating Modes Switching the Operating Mode The A-49 has four modes. When you turn on the power, the A-49 will automatically start up in PLAY mode. You can switch the operating mode by pressing the following buttons. PLAY mode page 22 or when you’ve... -
Page 23: Function Mode
Switch the driver that’s You can choose whether to use the dedicated driver or the driver p. 40 used provided by the operating system. Restoring the factory You can return all of the A-49’s settings to the factory-set state. p. 41 settings... -
Page 24: Supernatural Mode
SuperNATURAL Mode What is SuperNATURAL mode? This is the mode that lets you control a SuperNATURAL sound module. You can control the SuperNATURAL sound module that’s connected to the A-49 via a MIDI cable. What are SuperNATURAL Tones? Taking advantage of Behavior Modeling Technology, SuperNATURAL is Roland’s exclusive sound set that achieves a new level of realism and expression that were difficult to realize with previous sound generators. -
Page 25: Midi Visual Control Mode
What is MIDI Visual Control mode? This is the mode that lets you control a video device that supports MIDI Visual Control (MVC). You can control images on the Visual Control device that’s connected to the A-49 via a MIDI cable. -
Page 26: Performing
Play the keyboard . When you play the keyboard, MIDI messages will be transmitted. * Since the A-49 itself does not contain a built-in sound generator, you can’t play the A-49 on its own. Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (MIDI CHANNEL) In order to play sounds on your MIDI sound module, the A-49’s MIDI transmit channel must match... - Page 27 Performing MEMO You can change the functions that are assigned to the [S1] [S2] buttons. For details, refer to “Assigning Functions to the Knobs, Buttons, and Jacks” (p. 37). To select sounds from a different bank, first transmit a Bank Select message, and then transmit a Program Change message.
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Page 28: Shifting The Pitch Of The Keyboard
Performing Transmitting a Program Change number (PRGM CHANGE) 0–9 For details on this value, refer to p. 8. Value 0–127 Shifting the Pitch of the Keyboard Changing the octave (Octave Shift) You can raise or lower the pitch range of the keyboard (Octave Shift) by using the [+] [–] buttons. You can change this setting in the range of -4 to 5 octaves. -
Page 29: Using The Lever To Modify The Sound
Performing Using the Lever to Modify the Sound Changing the pitch of a sounding note (Pitch Bend) Moving the [Pitch Bend/Modulation] lever to the left or right will transmit pitch bend messages, causing the pitch to change slightly. * The range of the pitch change (“bend range”) will depend on the settings of your sound module. -
Page 30: Using The D-Beam To Modify The Sound
Performing Using the D-BEAM to Modify the Sound You use the D-BEAM controller simply by moving your hand above it. By assigning different functions to it, you can control the sound in various ways. Press the D-BEAM [PITCH], [VOL], or [ASSIGN] button to turn the D-BEAM controller on . -
Page 31: Using The Knobs To Modify The Sound
Performing Using the Knobs to Modify the Sound You can modify the sound by turning the [C1] [C2] knobs. Knob Function [C1] knob Transmits a Cutoff (CC#74) message. [C2] knob Transmits a Resonance (CC#71) message. * The effect that’s applied will depend on the sound module. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your sound module. -
Page 32: Using The Pedals To Modify The Sound
Performing Using the Pedals to Modify the Sound The A-49 supports the use of a hold pedal (DP-2, DP-10; available separately) and an expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7; available separately). Jack Function Pedal HOLD jack Hold (CC#64) Hold pedal EXPRESSION jack Expression (CC#11) Expression pedal * The effect that’s applied will depend on the sound module. -
Page 33: Using Aftertouch To Modify The Sound
Aftertouch is a function that lets you modify the sound by applying additional pressure to the key after playing a note. On the A-49, applying further pressure to a key after playing a note will not affect the sound, turning on the [ASSIGN] button and moving your hand above the D-BEAM controller will cause Aftertouch messages to be transmitted. -
Page 34: Changing The A-49 Settings
Changing the A-49 Settings To change settings for the A-49, you need to be in FUNCTION mode. Parameter Factory setting Explanation Page When you play the A-49’s keyboard, the transmitted note message will include a velocity value (volume data) corresponding to the force of your strike. -
Page 35: (Velo Curve)
Changing the A-49 Settings Changing the Velocity Curve (VELO CURVE) 0–9 Value 0–11 For details on this value, refer to p. 8. * Values outside the acceptable range (12–) will not be entered. Value Setting Keyboard sensitivity Type of curve... -
Page 36: Specifying The Keyboard Velocity Value
Changing the A-49 Settings Specifying the Keyboard Velocity Value (KEY VELO) 0–9 For details on this value, refer to p. 8. Value 0–127 Value Setting Explanation TOUCH The velocity value that’s transmitted will depend on the keyboard sensitivity and change curve you specify in “Changing the Velocity Curve (VELO CURVE)” (p. 35). -
Page 37: Buttons, And Jacks
Changing the A-49 Settings Assigning Functions to the Knobs, Buttons, and Jacks Assigning a Program Change Message (PRGM CHANGE) [S1] [S2] buttons Press either Button Function [S1] button Decrement the program change number [S2] button Increment the program change number... -
Page 38: Assigning A Control Change
Changing the A-49 Settings Assigning a Control Change Number (CC#) [S1] [S2] buttons Momentary 0–9 Press either Latched Value 0–127 For details on this value, refer to p. 8. Button [S1][S2] buttons The button will alternately transmit ON (127) and OFF (0) each time you press it (Latched... - Page 39 Changing the A-49 Settings Frequently used CC# Function Factory assignments Modulation Modulation of [Pitch Bend/Modulation] lever Portamento time — Volume [VOL] button Panpot — Expression EXPRESSION jack Hold HOLD jack Portamento — Sostenuto — Soft — Resonance [C2] knob Release time —...
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Page 40: Changing The Direction Of Value Increases For The Knobs, D-Beam Controller, Buttons, And Pedals (Ctrl Dir)
Changing the A-49 Settings Changing the Direction of Value Increases for the Knobs, D-BEAM Controller, Buttons, and Pedals (CTRL DIR) Operate either Button Setting Explanation Moving the knob toward the right will increase the value. Moving your hand closer to the D-BEAM controller will increase the value, and... -
Page 41: Restoring The Factory Settings
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Page 42: Troubleshooting
If the problem is not resolved, refer to the contact information listed at the end of this manual. Roland support website: http://www.roland.com/ Problems When Installing the Driver... -
Page 43: Problems When Using The Unit
Troubleshooting Problems When Using the Unit Problem Confirmation Resolution Is the driver installed? Install the driver (p. 13). Make sure that the unit is connected to the computer correctly. Is the POWER indicator off? If the problem is not resolved, reinstall the driver (p. - Page 44 Resolution Is the driver installed? Install the driver (p. 13). Are the software’s input device and output Select the A-49 as the input and output device configured? device (p. 19). Make sure that the unit is connected to the computer correctly.
- Page 45 Troubleshooting Problem Confirmation Resolution Are multiple programs running? Exit programs that are not in use. Run Windows Update or Microsoft Update Is the system software up to date? and make sure the system software is up to date. Run Software Update and make sure the Have you used Mac OS X Software Update? system software is up to date.
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Page 46: Problems
Troubleshooting Changing Computer Settings to Avoid Problems Changing these computer settings can help you avoid the problems described in “Problems When Installing the Driver” (p. 42) and “Problems When Using the Unit” (p. 43). Driver Signing Options Setting (Windows XP) If the “Driver Signing Options”... - Page 47 Troubleshooting In the [Advanced settings] tab of the “Power Options” control panel, click the [+] mark next to “Hard disk,” and then click the [+] mark next to “Turn off hard disk after . ” Click [Setting], click the down arrow, and then select [Never] . Click [OK] to close the “Power Options”...
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Page 48: Reinstalling The Driver
Troubleshooting Reinstalling the Driver If you experience problems installing the driver, use the following procedure and reinstall the driver. Delete the driver . Install the driver again as described in “Driver Installation” (p . 13) . Deleting the Driver If the computer does not detect the unit correctly, use the following procedure to delete the driver, and then install the driver again as described in “Driver Installation”... -
Page 49: Lightening The Midi Load (Windows)
Troubleshooting Mac OS X Start up the Mac without the unit connected . Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used). Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s DVD-ROM drive . Double-click [Uninstaller] in the [MacDriver] folder on the included CD-ROM . When “This uninstalls A-Series Keyboard driver from this Mac . -
Page 50: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Roland A-49: MIDI Keyboard Controller Keyboard 49 keys (with velocity) Buttons: [S1] [S2] (Assignable) Knobs: [C1] [C2] (Assignable) Controllers Foot Pedals: HOLD, EXPRESSION [Pitch Bend/Modulation] lever D-BEAM controller [FUNCTION] button [SuperNATURAL] button Buttons [+][–] buttons [TRANSPOSE] button POWER indicator LED... -
Page 51: Index
Index Symbols [+][–] buttons ....11 MIDI CHANNEL ....26 MIDI OUT connector . - Page 52 MEMO...
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Page 55: Declaration Of Conformity
Compliance Information Statement A-49 Model Name : Type of Equipment : MIDI Keyboard Controller Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.