Roland MT-90U User manual

HANDBOOK
MT-90U
MUSIC PLAYER

For piano lessons and practice
With the Tempo Change feature, you can slow down the
playback speed to suit your comfort level. The A-B
Repeat feature allows intensive practice by repeatedly
playing back a specic section over and over. Together
with music teachers, MT-90U helps advance skills rapidly.
For all instrumentalists
Not just for piano, the MT-90U is a great partner for any
instrument. Its portable size lets you enjoy lessons and
practice sessions anywhere. The optional footswitch
allows you to operate MT-90U by foot — great when
both hands are occupied while playing.
For vocal lessons and practice
“Minus-One” playback of SMF music data allows
vocalists to feel as if they are singing with a band.
A microphone can be plugged into MT-90U with a
voice-enhancing reverb effect added to the vocal.
Key signatures of songs can even be transposed for
comfortably suiting the singer’s vocal range.
As the lead instrumentalist of an ensemble
Play a song from audio CD with the MT-90U’s Center
Cancel activated. You can play along with the ensemble
as the lead instrument player.
Practice specic ensemble parts
Let's practice ensemble songs using SMF playback.
This allows you to solo or mute any part (minus-one style)
so you can enjoy practicing along with the
accompaniment tracks, just like being in a band.
For karaoke parties
Let's sing with MT-90U as it plays SMF music + lyric
display. You can connect a microphone to the MT-90U,
which can also display song lyrics on its LCD.
As a background-music player
The MT-90U is a versatile multi-format music player. It can
play MP3, wav, and even audio-CD tracks (with optional
CD drive). It’s perfect as a background music player at
parties, etc.
For language lessons
For enhanced learning, you can record language
lessons with EDIROL's R-09HR recorder (optional).
Connect the R-09HR to the MT-90U via USB, and use
the MT-90U's Tempo Change feature to slow the pace
of the dialog. You can also use the A-B Repeat feature
to loop specic phrases for memorization.
MT-90U - the perfect partner for music lessons
The new MT-90U Music Player is a must have companion for
musical instrument and vocal lessons.
It’s compatible with music data (Standard MIDI Files) and audio data
(WAV, MP3, CD audio), and offers high-quality playback of all le types.
The MT-90U’s built-in functions for practicing are ideal for music classrooms,
rehearsal studios, and homes.
In rehearsal
studios… At home… In musical
classrooms…
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In addition to music data, MT-90U is compatible with audio data such as WAV and MP3 so students can
practice piano with their favorite songs. MT-90U provides convenient
functions such as Key Transpose, Tempo Change, and Center Cancel for
audio data. Change the tempo of a song without affecting its pitch. Audio CDs
can be played back on the MT-90U by connecting an optional USB CD drive
CD-01A. The Center Cancel* feature lets you mute the principal part of an
ensemble, letting you simulate the feeling of playing along with the band.
*Depending on the source material, you may not be able to mute the principal part completely.
Audio data adds an another exciting element to lessons and performance.
USB CD Drive
CD-01A(optional)
Audio data is recorded audio waveforms, such as vocals, acoustic guitars, etc.
Recordings on audio CD are also categorized as audio data.
What is audio data?
Key Features
Load and play music les in a variety of formats, including Standard MIDI Files and
audio data (MP3, WAV, CD audio*).
Download music data and lesson
material from the Internet to your
computer, and easily transfer the les to
the MT-90U with a USB memory key
(optional). An optional USB Floppy disk
drive unit allows you to load SMF music
data saved on oppy disks.
* Optional CD-01A required for CD audio playback.
The MT-90U accepts music les in a variety of formats
USB Flash Memory
M-UF1G(optional)
Floppy Disk Drive
FD-01A(optional)
The MT-90U has 348 realistic MIDI instruments onboard.
These great sounds let you enjoy SMF music-data playback
with stunning realism. The MT-90U's compact body ts well on
top of most pianos and keyboards. It’s lightweight (just 2.5kg)
and easy to carry. The onboard powered speaker provides
instant and convenient monitoring.
Music playback with natural, high-quality sound
Operating the MT-90U is easy thanks to its clean, clear
panel layout and easy-to-read LCD. The MT-90U’s user
interface is similar to the previous model (MT-90S),
making it easy for those who upgrade. A remote
controller (included) lets you start and stop playback and
adjust the volume remotely. By connecting a footswitch
(optional), you can enjoy hands-free control of start /
stop when your hands are occupied during performance.
Easy, intuitive operation
Remote Controller
Get on the fast track to piano-skill development with music data
enhancement. Explore new forms of single-hand practice (e.g.
play right-hand parts along with left-hand accompaniment, or vice
versa). Continuously loop specic sections of songs to overcome
weak spots. You can also change tempo from slow to fast as you
progress. Practice piano with built-in orchestral accompaniment.
Piano lessons are more fun and effective with music data
At piano-student concerts, for example, it can be more exciting to have students play
with a music-data backing ensemble. The MT-90U’s Center Cancel feature lets you enjoy
karaoke with your favorite audio CDs. With the MT-90U, the creative applications for
performances and lessons are vast.
*Depending on the source material, you may not be able to mute the principal part completely.
Playing piano with a full backing ensemble
makes practice more fun.
Music data comprises the pitch, length, and strength of each note in a song, and more. MT-90U’s onboard
music player plays the music precisely according to the music data you select. Audio data differs from
music (MIDI) data in that it’s actual recordings of audio waveforms. With music data, you can do things that are difcult or impossible to do with
audio. You can mute, solo, or change the instrumentation a song, for example, or instantly change the key or tempo. It’s great for vocal or
instrument lessons. SMF (Standard MIDI File) is the most popular standard le format of music data.
What is music data?
Music DataAudio Data
Music Data
Audio Data
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Find a song from the music-data library
Loop parts of a song repeatedly
Let's play in a slower tempo
Let's activate the metronome function
Let's play just backing ensemble
(with Center Cancel)
Let's play
Let's plug-in the USB memory key,
USB CD drive, etc.
Mark the positions where you
want to practice intensively
Change the key of a song
Select a song
Options
USB Flash Memory
M-UF1G
Floppy Disk Drive
FD-01A
CD Drive
CD-01A
Dynamic Microphone
DR-30
Pedal Switch
DP-2
24bit 96kHz WAVE/
MP3 RECORDER
R-09HR
Access your favorite
download site for
music data
Select and buy a song,
then download it
Copy the music data
from computer to
USB memory key
Plug the USB memory
key into the USB port on
the MT-90U’s front panel
Press the button,
then select a song using
the buttons.
From the Internet
Connect a USB cable
from the USB oppy
disk drive to the USB
port on the MT-90U‘s
front panel
Insert a oppy disk
(containing the music
data) into the slot of
the oppy disk drive
Press the button,
then select a song
using the
buttons.
Load a song from oppy disk
Connect a CD drive to
MT-90U
Insert the VIMA TUNES
CD-ROM into the
CD drive
Press the button,
then select a song
using the
buttons.
From the VIMA TUNES library
See page 8-9 for info on how to use music data in the lessons
Find a song from the audio-data library
From the Internet
Select a song from audio CD
Save an audio le
from Internet
download site to
your computer’s
hard drive
Connect the CD drive
to the MT-90U
Let's record songs
using the Edirol
R-09HR
Transfer the audio
data from computer
hard drive to the USB
memory key
Insert the audio CD
into the CD drive
Connect the R-09HR
to the MT-90U using
the USB cable
(included with the
R-09HR)
Select a song from the R-09HR Recorder
See page 10-11 for info on how to utilize audio data in the lessons
* When you connect USB memory, USB FDD, or USB CD, you must rst power down and restart the MT-90U.
Plug the USB memory
key into the USB port on
the MT-90U’s front panel
Press the button,
then select a song using
the buttons.
Press the button,
then select a song
using the
buttons.
Press the button,
then select a song
using the
buttons.
Get ready for the lesson. Let's select a song.
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Keep pressing the button and press the button
Use buttons & to select a part. Find the parts that is playing the melody.
(Depending on the SMF, more than one part may be playing the melody.)
Press button to set the melody part off (mute).
Play the music data with the melody guide muted. Let's sing along with the music-data backing tracks
Let's experience lessons with SMF music data
Plug a microphone into the Mic In jack on the rear panel
Adjust the microphone's volume using the Mic Volume knob
Keep pressing the button and press the button
Use buttons & to select a part. Find the parts that is playing the melody.
(Depending on the SMF, more than one part may be playing the melody.)
Press button to set the parts off (mute).
Play the music data and sing along with the guide melody
Connect a microphone and practice your vocal parts by singing
along with the music-data guide melody
Keep pressing the button and press the button
Change the key with buttons. Let's sing!
You can adjust the amount of echo with the Mic Echo knob
Sing in your favorite key with voice-enhancing echo
Press the button and select a song using
the buttons
Press the button and listen the song
Press the button, then press the button to listen
to the selected song repeatedly
Understand and memorize the
song by listening repeatedly
Press the button and select a song with the buttons
Press the button and listen to the song
Press the button followed by the button to listen to the selected song repeatedly
Understand and memorize the song by listening repeatedly
Press the Track buttons and mute every part except
for the right-hand part (muted parts will not be lit)
Press the button; only the selected track (lit) will
play back. Play the right-hand part along with the guide it plays.
Right-hand practice: Play the right-hand
part while listening to the left
Press button and decrease the tempo with the button
When you master the song, increase the tempo gradually with the key
Play at a slow tempo rst, gradually speed up
Now play the left-hand part while listening to the right-hand part as it plays back
Left-hand practice: Play the left-hand part while listening to the right
Press the button, then move to the location you want to mark with the buttons
Insert Marker A and Marker B with the buttons
By setting Marker A and Marker B locate points, you can jump to either
point immediately or you can play the region between the two points repeatedly
Practice a difcult section of a song by looping it
Press the button and activate the metronome
The onboard metronome plays the correct tempo
automatically according to the selected Standard MIDI File
Let's master perfect timing using the metronome
Choose a piano etude-type Standard MIDI File with orchestral backing
Keep pressing the button and press the button
You can choose which parts to play or mute
using button and buttons
Play the music data with the piano part muted. Let's
play the piano part on top of the orchestral backing.
Play the piano with orchestral backing ensemble
For vocal training
You can listen to the song while following the lyrics on the display
(SMF with lyrics or VIMA TUNES)
Listen to the song while reading the lyrics
Part On
(Play)
Part Off
(Mute)
Part On
(Play)
Part Off
(Mute)
Press the button, then move to the location you want to mark with the buttons
Insert Marker A and Marker B with the buttons
By setting Marker A and Marker B locate points, you can jump to either point immediately or you
can play the region between the two points repeatedly
Practice a difcult section of a song by looping it
This time, mute the music-data melody guide and
sing along with the backing tracks, karaoke-style
For piano lessons / practice sessions
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Let's experience lessons with audio data
Press the button and select a song using buttons
Press the button and listen to the song
Press the button; press the button to play the song
you’ve selected repeatedly
Understand and memorize the
song by listening repeatedly
Press button and activate the Center Cancel function
The volume of the lead part of the ensemble becomes low, so you can play
the lead part over the top of the ensemble
Play an audio le with Center Cancel
To get comfortable with the song, practice the main part at a slow
tempo and sing along with the audio data
Press button and decrease the tempo with the button
When you master the song, increase the tempo gradually with the key
Play at a slow tempo rst, gradually speed up
Press the button, then move to the location you want to mark with the buttons
Insert Marker A and Marker B with the buttons
By setting Marker A and Marker B locate points, you can jump to either point
immediately or you can play the region between the two points repeatedly
Practice a difcult section of a song by looping it
For vocal lessons / training
Press the button and select a song using the buttons
Press the button and listen to the song
Press the button, then press the button to listen to the
selected song repeatedly
Understand and memorize the song by
listening repeatedly
Press the button repeatedly, then press the button
Change the key with buttons. Let's sing!
You can adjust the amount of echo with the Mic Echo knob
Sing in your favorite key with voice-enhancing echo
Plug a microphone into the Mic In jack on the rear panel
Adjust the microphone's volume using the Mic Volume knob
Play the music data with the melody guide muted. Let's sing along with
the music-data backing tracks
Connect a microphone and practice vocal parts by
singing along with the music-data guide melody
Press the button, then move to the location you want to mark with the buttons
Insert Marker A and Marker B with the buttons
By setting Marker A and Marker B locate points, you can jump to either point
immediately or you can play the region between the two points repeatedly
Practice a difcult section of a song by looping it
Press the button and activate the Center Cancel function
The volume of the lead part of the ensemble becomes low,
so you can sing the lead part over the top of the ensemble
Play an audio le with Center Cancel
When practicing instruments such as ute,
violin, accordion, etc.
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Music Data Audio Data
Playable Data
Standard MIDI Files (format 0/1),
Roland Digital Piano
original format (i-format),
VIMA TUNES
Audio Files (WAV; 44.1kHz, 16-bit Linear format,
MP3; 44.1kHz 128-320kbps),
Audio CD (USB CD Drive CD-01A required)
Transpose Yes Yes
Tempo Change Yes Yes
Center Cancel No Yes*1
Mute / Minus-one Yes No
Tuning Yes No
Count-In Yes No
Metronome Yes No
Mark Yes Yes
Reverb Yes No
Lyrics Display Yes*2No
Music Data vs Audio Data Comparison
*1 For some songs, the vocal sound may not be eliminated completely.
*2 SMF with Lyrics, VIMA TUNES
Setup Example
Specications
<Playback Composer> • External Memory USB Memory (sold separately), Floppy Disk * Read only * USB 3.5 in. oppy disk drive (FD-01A) required
(sold separately), CD-ROM, Audio CD * Read only * USB CD drive (CD-01A) required (sold separately) • Supported Data Standard MIDI Files (format
0/1), Roland Original Format, Audio les (WAV; 44.1 kHz, 16bit linear format, MP3; 44.1 kHz, 128 to 320 kbps), Audio CD *USB CD drive
(CD-01A)required • Tracks 16 tracks • Control Reset, Stop, Play, Bwd, Fwd, Repeat, Marker, Song, Tempo, [+], [-], Track Selection, Count In,
Metronome (MIDI only), Center Cancel (audio only) • Tempo Quarter note = 10 to 500 (MIDI only), 75 to 125% (audio only) • Resolution 120 ticks per
quarter note (MIDI only) • Transpose Transpose: -6 to +5 (semitones) • Demo Songs 14 songs <Sound Generator> • Max. Polyphony 128 voices
(MIDI only) • Tones 348 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 effects set) • Internal Sounds Conforms to GM2 system/GS format/XGlite supported • Master
Tuning 415.3 Hz - 466.2 Hz (0.1 Hz units) • Effects Reverb (MIDI only), Chorus (MIDI only), Sound Control: Sharp, Clear, Power <Sequencer>
• Metronome Time Signatures: 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, Volume: 11 levels, Pattern: 11 patterns <Other Functions>
Infrared Transmission, Mic Echo, Song List, Floppy Disk Backup <Others> • Display Beat Indicator, 122 x 32 dot Graphic LCD (with backlight)
• Language Japanese (song title, lyrics), English • Lyric Display Yes (LCD display) • Controls Volume, Mic volume, Mic echo, Speaker switch • Rated
Power Output 5 W • Speakers 10 cm x 1 • Connectors External memory connector: USB type A, USB connector: USB type B, Output jack (R/L):
RCA pin type, Microphone jack (Mono): Standard type Headphones jack: Stereo, mini type MIDI In connector Start/Stop jack • Power Supply DC 9 V:
AC adaptor • Current Draw 2000 mA • Measurements 165 (W) x 186 (D) x 270 (H) mm 6-1/2 (W) x 7-3/8 (D) x 10-11/16 (H) inches • Weight 2.5 Kg / 5
lbs. 9 oz. • Accessories Owner’s manual, Power cord, AC adaptor, Remote control, Lithium battery (CR2025) • Options (sold separately) USB
Memory (M-UF1G), Floppy Disk Drive (FD-01A), CD Drive (CD-01A), Roland Microphone (DR-10/20/30), Pedal Switch (DP-2)
* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
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Printed in Japan Dec. '08 RAM-4342 EE-2 GR-UPR-P
MIDI Keyboard
Computer
Footswitch
(Start/Stop)
Microphone
Headphones
External Amplier(stereo)
USB Memory
USB FD Drive
USB CD Drive