Roland cakewalk A-300PRO Use and maintenance manual

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English
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Control Map Guide
When shipped from the factory, the A-300PRO/500PRO/800PRO (referred to simply as
“the A-PRO” in the following) contains 19 control maps. By making use of these control
maps, you can easily set up the A-PRO to control your software or hardware.
(*1) Depending on the software you use, the content of a control map may be altered.
If this list does not contain a control map for the software or hardware you’re using,
check the Roland website to see whether a suitable control map might be available.
Roland website
http://www.rolandus.com/support/
If a suitable control map is available, you can download it and transmit it to the A-PRO.
Refer to “Transmitting a Control Map to the A-PRO” within “Using A-PRO Editor” in the
owner’s manual.
Here’s how to switch between control maps.
1
Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play mode)” in the owner’s
manual.)
2
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move the cursor to “CTRL
MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
3 Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the desired control map number.
The supplied stickers correspond to control map number16, GM2.
As necessary, affix them in the locations shown below.
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Control map number Corresponding software/hardware
1 Cubase SOLO
2 Cubase MUTE
3 Cubase RECORD
4 Logic SOLO
5 Logic MUTE
6 Logic RECORD
7 Logic GLOBAL
8 Logic INITIALIZE
9 DP (Digital Performer) SOLO
10 DP MUTE
11 DP RECORD
12 Live SOLO
13 Live MUTE
14 Live RECORD
15 GarageBand
16 GM2
17 SD-50
18 Generic MIDI Controller
19 (*1) NO ASSIGN
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Control Map Guide
If you’re using Cubase, make the following settings.
The explanation here uses the Mac OS X version of Cubase 5 as an example. The procedure might differ if you’re using a different version.
1 Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play
mode)” in the owner’s manual.)
2
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move
the cursor to “CTRL MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
3
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select number 1.
4
Start up Cubase 5.
5
In the [Devices] menu, click [Device Setup...].
6
At the upper left of the dialog box, click the [+] button, and choose
[Mackie Control] from the pull-down menu.
7
As the MIDI input, choose [A-PRO 2], and then click [Apply]. Then
click [OK].
Refer to p. 9.
Values, such as that for pan, change even though you didn’t adjust
them
Make sure that knobs [R1]–[R9] are in the center position.
Encoder Simulate is assigned to Knobs [R1]–[R9]. If knobs [R1]–[R9] are not at the center
position, control messages will continue to be transmitted from the A-PRO.
You can control PLAY or STOP, but not Volume or Pan
Check the track that is set to “channel 1.”
Pressing the [B1] button or [B2] button will switch the tracks that are assigned to sliders
[S1]–[S8] and knobs [R1]–[R8]. It is not necessarily the case that [R1] and [S1] are
assigned to track 1.
Cubase
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Functions Assigned to the Controllers
Troubleshooting
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Control Map Guide
English
If you’re using Logic Pro, make the following settings.
The explanation here uses Logic Pro 9 as an example. The procedure might differ if you’re using a different version.
1 Start up Logic Pro 9.
2
Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play
mode)” in the owner’s manual.)
3
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move
the cursor to “CTRL MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
4 Turn the [VALUE] knob to select number 8.
5
Press the [B1] button, then the [B2] button, and
then the [B3] button.
Now you can control Logic Pro 9 from the A-PRO.
6 Close the setup window that’s open in Logic Pro 9.
Refer to p. 9 and p. 10.
Values, such as that for pan, change even though you didn’t adjust
them
Make sure that knobs [R1]–[R9] are in the center position.
Encoder Simulate is assigned to Knobs [R1]–[R9]. If knobs [R1]–[R9] are not at the center
position, control messages will continue to be transmitted from the A-PRO.
You can control PLAY or STOP, but not Volume or Pan
Check the track that is set to “channel 1.”
Pressing the [B1] button or [B2] button will switch the tracks that are assigned to sliders
[S1]–[S8] and knobs [R1]–[R8]. It is not necessarily the case that [R1] and [S1] are
assigned to track 1.
If you want to control the channels in the same order as the tracks, turn the GLOBAL
VIEW setting OFF. If GLOBAL VIEW is ON, you’ll be controlling the group specified by
GLOBAL.
* To check the GLOBAL VIEW status, leave the Track Mixer open in Logic.
* If you want to switch GLOBAL VIEW or change GLOBAL, use control map 7.
Logic Pro
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Functions Assigned to the Controllers
Troubleshooting
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Control Map Guide
If you’re using Digital Performer, make the following settings.
The explanation here uses Digital Performer 7 as an example. The procedure might differ if you’re using a different version.
1 Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play
mode)” in the owner’s manual.)
2
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move
the cursor to “CTRL MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
3
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select number 9.
4
Start up Digital Performer 7.
5
In the [Setup] menu, click [Control Surface Setup...].
6
In the “Control Surface” dialog box, click the [+] box, and make the
following settings.
Refer to p. 10.
Values, such as that for pan, change even though you didn’t adjust
them
Make sure that knobs [R1]–[R9] are in the center position.
Encoder Simulate is assigned to Knobs [R1]–[R9]. If knobs [R1]–[R9] are not at the center
position, control messages will continue to be transmitted from the A-PRO.
You can control PLAY or STOP, but not Volume or Pan
Check the track that is set to “channel 1.”
Pressing the [B1] button or [B2] button will switch the tracks that are assigned to sliders
[S1]–[S8] and knobs [R1]–[R8]. It is not necessarily the case that [R1] and [S1] are
assigned to track 1.
Digital Performer
Driver Mackie Control
Unit Mackie Control
MIDI A-PRO 2-1
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Functions Assigned to the Controllers
Troubleshooting
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Control Map Guide
English
If you’re using Live, make the following settings.
The explanation here uses Live 8 as an example. The procedure might differ if you’re using a different version.
1 Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play
mode)” in the owner’s manual.)
2
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move
the cursor to “CTRL MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
3
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select number 12.
4
Start up Live 8.
5
Open the “Preferences” dialog box.
Windows users
In the [Options] menu, click [Preferences...].
Mac OS X users
In the [Live] menu, click [Preferences...].
6
In the left side of the “Preferences” dialog box, click the [MIDI Sync]
tab, and make the following settings.
7
Close the “Preferences” dialog box.
Refer to p. 11.
Values, such as that for pan, change even though you didn’t adjust
them
Make sure that knobs [R1]–[R9] are in the center position.
Encoder Simulate is assigned to Knobs [R1]–[R9]. If knobs [R1]–[R9] are not at the center
position, control messages will continue to be transmitted from the A-PRO.
You can control PLAY or STOP, but not Volume or Pan
Check the track that is set to “channel 1.”
Pressing the [B1] button or [B2] button will switch the tracks that are assigned to sliders
[S1]–[S8] and knobs [R1]–[R8]. It is not necessarily the case that [R1] and [S1] are
assigned to track 1.
Live
Control Surface Input
1
Mackie Control A-PRO (A-PRO 2)
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Functions Assigned to the Controllers
Troubleshooting
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Control Map Guide
If you’re using GarageBand, make the following settings.
The explanation here uses GarageBand ’09 as an example. The procedure might differ if you’re using a different version.
1 Choose PLAY mode (see “Performing (Play
mode)” in the owner’s manual.)
2
Press the [ ] button or [ ] button to move
the cursor to “CTRL MAP” in the display.
The display shows the number of the currently selected control map.
3
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select number 15.
4
Start up GarageBand.
Refer to p. 11.
No sound
It may be that the driver was not correctly installed. Proceed as follows to check this.
1 Close GarageBand.
2
Disconnect all MIDI devices other than the A-PRO from your Mac.
3
Start up GarageBand.
4
In the [GarageBand] menu, click [Preferences].
5
Click the [Audio/MIDI] tab.
6 Check whether the screen indicates “0 MIDI Input(s) were detected.”
If the number is 0, refer to “Reinstalling the driver” in the “Troubleshooting” section of
the owner’s manual, and reinstall the driver.
Sustain message is not output when you press the [L9] ([HOLD]) button
At the factory settings, HOLD is assigned to the [L9] button.
To have the [L9] button transmit a Sustain message, assign the function of the [L9]
button to L9. For details, refer to “L9 FUNCTION” in the “System settings (EDIT mode)”
section of the owner’s manual.
GarageBand
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Operation of the A-PRO
Functions Assigned to the Controllers
Troubleshooting
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Control Map List
Cubase (Control Map #1–3)
1. Cubase
SOLO
2. Cubase
MUTE
3. Cubase
RECORD
R1 ROTARY ENCODER 1
R2 ROTARY ENCODER 2
R3 ROTARY ENCODER 3
R4 ROTARY ENCODER 4
R5 ROTARY ENCODER 5
R6 ROTARY ENCODER 6
R7 ROTARY ENCODER 7
R8 ROTARY ENCODER 8
R9 NO ASSIGN
S1 FADER 1
S2 FADER 2
S3 FADER 3
S4 FADER 4
S5 FADER 5
S6 FADER 6
S7 FADER 7
S8 FADER 8
S9 MASTER FADER
A1 SOLO 1 MUTE 1 RECORD 1
A2 SOLO 2 MUTE 2 RECORD 2
A3 SOLO 3 MUTE 3 RECORD 3
A4 SOLO 4 MUTE 4 RECORD 4
A5 SOLO 5 MUTE 5 RECORD 5
A6 SOLO 6 MUTE 6 RECORD 6
A7 SOLO 7 MUTE 7 RECORD 7
A8 SOLO 8 MUTE 8 RECORD 8
B1 BANK LEFT
B2 BANK RIGHT
B3 MIXER VIEW
B4 FLIP
L1 RETURN TO ZERO
L2 REWIND
L3 FAST FORWARD
L4 NO ASSIGN
L5 STOP
L6 PLAY
L7 NO ASSIGN
L8 RECORD
L9 NO ASSIGN
P1 NO ASSIGN
P2 NO ASSIGN
BEND NO ASSIGN
MOD NO ASSIGN
AFT NO ASSIGN
1. Cubase
SOLO
2. Cubase
MUTE
3. Cubase
RECORD
Logic Pro (Control Map #4–8)
4. Logic
SOLO
5. Logic
MUTE
6. Logic
RECORD
7. Logic
GLOBAL
8. Logic
INITIALIZE
R1 ROTARY ENCODER 1 NO ASSIGN
R2 ROTARY ENCODER 2 NO ASSIGN
R3 ROTARY ENCODER 3 NO ASSIGN
R4 ROTARY ENCODER 4 NO ASSIGN
R5 ROTARY ENCODER 5 NO ASSIGN
R6 ROTARY ENCODER 6 NO ASSIGN
R7 ROTARY ENCODER 7 NO ASSIGN
R8 ROTARY ENCODER 8 NO ASSIGN
R9 NO ASSIGN NO ASSIGN
S1 FADER 1 NO ASSIGN
S2 FADER 2 NO ASSIGN
S3 FADER 3 NO ASSIGN
S4 FADER 4 NO ASSIGN
S5 FADER 5 NO ASSIGN
S6 FADER 6 NO ASSIGN
S7 FADER 7 NO ASSIGN
S8 FADER 8 NO ASSIGN
S9 MASTER FADER NO ASSIGN
A1 SOLO 1 MUTE 1 RECORD 1 GLOBAL -
AUDIO NO ASSIGN
A2 SOLO 2 MUTE 2 RECORD 2 GLOBAL -
INST NO ASSIGN
A3 SOLO 3 MUTE 3 RECORD 3 GLOBAL -
AUX NO ASSIGN
A4 SOLO 4 MUTE 4 RECORD 4 GLOBAL -
BUS NO ASSIGN
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Control Map List
A5 SOLO 5 MUTE 5 RECORD 5 GLOBAL -
INPUT NO ASSIGN
A6 SOLO 6 MUTE 6 RECORD 6 GLOBAL -
OUTPUT NO ASSIGN
A7 SOLO 7 MUTE 7 RECORD 7 GLOBAL -
MIDI NO ASSIGN
A8 SOLO 8 MUTE 8 RECORD 8 GLOBAL
VIEW NO ASSIGN
B1 BANK LEFT Logic
INITIALIZE 1
B2 BANK RIGHT Logic
INITIALIZE 2
B3 GLOBAL VIEW Logic
INITIALIZE 3
B4 FLIP NO ASSIGN
L1 NO ASSIGN NO ASSIGN
L2 REWIND NO ASSIGN
L3 FAST FORWARD NO ASSIGN
L4 NO ASSIGN NO ASSIGN
L5 STOP NO ASSIGN
L6 PLAY NO ASSIGN
L7 NO ASSIGN NO ASSIGN
L8 RECORD NO ASSIGN
L9 NO ASSIGN NO ASSIGN
P1 NO ASSIGN NO ASSIGN
P2 NO ASSIGN NO ASSIGN
BEND NO ASSIGN NO ASSIGN
MOD NO ASSIGN NO ASSIGN
AFT NO ASSIGN NO ASSIGN
4. Logic
SOLO
5. Logic
MUTE
6. Logic
RECORD
7. Logic
GLOBAL
8. Logic
INITIALIZE
.
Digital Performer (Control Map #9–11)
9. DP
SOLO
10. DP
MUTE
11. DP
RECORD
R1 ROTARY ENCODER 1
R2 ROTARY ENCODER 2
R3 ROTARY ENCODER 3
R4 ROTARY ENCODER 4
R5 ROTARY ENCODER 5
R6 ROTARY ENCODER 6
R7 ROTARY ENCODER 7
R8 ROTARY ENCODER 8
R9 NO ASSIGN
S1 FADER 1
S2 FADER 2
S3 FADER 3
S4 FADER 4
S5 FADER 5
S6 FADER 6
S7 FADER 7
S8 FADER 8
S9 MASTER FADER
A1 SOLO 1 MUTE 1 RECORD 1
A2 SOLO 2 MUTE 2 RECORD 2
A3 SOLO 3 MUTE 3 RECORD 3
A4 SOLO 4 MUTE 4 RECORD 4
A5 SOLO 5 MUTE 5 RECORD 5
A6 SOLO 6 MUTE 6 RECORD 6
A7 SOLO 7 MUTE 7 RECORD 7
A8 SOLO 8 MUTE 8 RECORD 8
B1 BANK LEFT
B2 BANK RIGHT
B3 NO ASSIGN
B4 FLIP
L1 RETURN TO ZERO
L2 REWIND
L3 FAST FORWARD
L4 NO ASSIGN
L5 STOP
L6 PLAY
L7 NO ASSIGN
L8 RECORD
L9 NO ASSIGN
P1 NO ASSIGN
P2 NO ASSIGN
BEND NO ASSIGN
MOD NO ASSIGN
AFT NO ASSIGN
9. DP
SOLO
10. DP
MUTE
11. DP
RECORD
Logic Pro (Control Map #4–8)
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