Roland VP-9000 User manual

Roland VP-3DDD
VARIPHRASE PRDCESSDR
Reference
From all of us at Roland, thank you for choosing the Roland VP-9000 Variphrase Processor.
In order to ensure safe operation, please read "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 3-4) and "IMPORTANT
NOTES" (p. 5-6) carefully before using the VP-9000. The VP-9000's two manuals,
User Guide and Reference, will help you to become familiar with —and master —the
VP-9000's amazing features. Keep the User Guide and Reference handy for easy
reference.
How to use the VP-9000 manuals
The VP-9000's documentation is composed of two volumes: User Guide and Reference.
User Guide uses specific examples to introduce the basic features of the VP-9000. Think of it
as a quick guide to the VP-9000's basic operation.
Reference describes all the features of the VP-9000. It tells you how you can use specific
settings, and provides detailed operation examples as well. The Table of Contents, Index and
List of Features by Screen allow you to use the Reference as you would a dictionary: by
looking things up as you need to learn about them.
Convention Used in This Manual
•Words enclosed in square brackets []indicate panel buttons.
Example: [PERFORM] indicates the PERFORM button.
•(p. **) indicates areference page.
This product uses aZip disk
drive. Be sure to follow the
procedure described In
"Turning the power off" (p. 21
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before powering down your
VP-9000. Turning off the VP-
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loss of data, and can also
cause damage to aZip disk or
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Copyright ©2000 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

ACAUTION A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NO! OPEN
ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
AThe lightning (lash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude lo
constitute arisk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO ARISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING -When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
4.
Read all the instructions before using the product.
Do not use this product near water —for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in awet basement, or near
aswimming pool, or the like.
This product should be used only with acart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier
and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do
not operate for along period of time at ahigh volume level
or at alevel that is uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an
audiologist.
The product should be located so that its location or position
does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
The product should be located away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce
heat.
The product should be connected to apower supply only of
the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the product.
8. The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged
from the outlet when left unused for along period of time.
9. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
10.The product should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The product does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits amarked change in performance; or
E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
11.Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described
in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
-For the USA-
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides apath of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with acord having an equipment-grounding conductor and agrounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in arisk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the product —if it will not fit the outlet, have aproper outlet installed by aqualified
electrician.
-For the U.K.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter Eor by the safety earth symbol ©or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter Nor coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter Lor coloured RED.
The product which is equipped with aTHREE WIRE GROUNDING TYPE LINE PLUG must be grounded.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE, ELEaRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
About AWARNING and ACAUTION Notices About the Symbols
AWARNING Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
ACAUTION
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
*Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
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The Asymbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
AWARNING
Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner's Manual. A
Do not open or perform any internal modifica-
tions on the unit. (The only exception would be
where this manual provides specific instructions
which should be followed in order to put in place
user-installable options; see User Guide, p. 4.)
When using the unit with arack or stand recom-
mended by Roland, the rack or stand must be
carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain
stable. If not using arack or stand, you still need
to make sure that any location you choose for
placing the unit provides alevel surface that will
properly support the unit, and keep it from
wobbling.
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements and
short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock
hazards!
In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for the
safe operation of the unit. A
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!) A
AWARNING
Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord's outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
Before using the unit in aforeign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the "Information" page.
Always turn the unit off and unplug the power
cord before attempting installation of the wave
memory SIMM board(s) (User Guide, p. 5).
DO NOT play aCD-ROM disc on aconventional -^~s
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of al\/
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system components
may result.
A

ACAUTION
Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
A
Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from,
an outlet or this unit.
Before moving the unit, disconnect the power
plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from
external devices.
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out
of the outlet.
Install only the specified wave memory SIMM 0^
board(s). Remove only the specified screws ^^
(User Guide, p. 5).
Should you remove the optical connector caps,
make sure to put them in asafe place out of
children's reach, so there is no chance of them
being swallowed accidentally.

Important Notes
In addition to the items listed under "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" on pages
2-4, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and /or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
•Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter-
ference.
•This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
•Observe the following when using the unit's Zip disk
drive. For further details, refer to "Before Using Zip
Disks" (p. 5).
•Do not place the unit near devices that produce a
strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).
•Install the unit on a solid, level surface.
•Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while
the drive is operating.
•To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in awet
area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
Maintenance
•For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with asoft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use acloth impregnated with a
mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe
the unit thoroughly with asoft, dry cloth.
•Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and /or
deformation.
Additional Precautions
•Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of amalfunction, or the
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that
you periodically save abackup copy of important data
you have stored in the unit's memory on aZip disk or a
storage device (e.g., hard disk.)
•Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored on aZip disk or astorage device
(e.g., hard disk) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
•Use areasonable amount of care when using the unit's
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
•Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
•When connecting /disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable's
internal elements.
•Asmall amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.
•To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit's
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you (especially when it is late at night).
•When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
•Use acable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.
•Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor-
mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-
turer of the cable.
Before Using Zip Disks
Handling the Zip Disk Drive
•Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from
vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure
the installation does not exceed the permissible range.
•Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved
to alocation with alevel of humidity that is greatly
different than its former location. Rapid changes in the
environment can cause condensation to form inside the
drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the
drive and /or damage Zip disks. When the unit has been
moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new
environment (allow afew hours) before operating it.
•To insert adisk, push it gently but firmly into the drive
—
it will click into place. To remove adisk, press the EJECT
button firmly. Do not use excessive force to remove adisk
which is lodged in the drive.

Important Notes
•Never attempt to remove aZip disk from the drive while
the drive is operating (the indicator is lit); damage could
result to both the disk and the drive.
•Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or
down.
•To prevent damage to the disk drive's heads, always try to
hold the Zip disk in alevel position (not tilted in any
direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in
firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.
•To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert
only Zip disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other
type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other
foreign objects inside the drive.
Handling Zip Disks
•Zip disks contain aplastic disk with athin coating of
magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is
required to enable storage of large amounts of data on
such asmall surface area. To preserve their integrity,
please observe the following when handling Zip disks:
•Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
•Do not use or store Zip disks in dirty or dusty areas.
•Do not subject Zip disks to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended
temperature range: -22 to 51° C(-7.6 to 123.8° F.)
•Do not expose Zip disks to strong magnetic fields, such
as those generated by loudspeakers.
•The identification label should be firmly affixed to the
disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the
drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.
•Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and
to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By
using adirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the
disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.
Handling CD-ROMs
•Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM
discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean
using acommercially available CD cleaner.
Copyright
•Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public
performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part,
of awork (musical composition, video, broadcast, public
performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a
third party is prohibited by law.
•When exchanging audio signals through adigital
connection with an external instrument, this unit can
perform recording without being subject to the restrictions
of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). This is
because the unit is intended solely for musical production,
and is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as
it is used to record works (such as your own composi-
tions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of others.
(SCMS is afeature that prohibits second-generation and
later copying through adigital connection. It is built into
MD recorders and other consumer digital-audio
equipment as acopyright-protection feature.)
•Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a
copyright held by athird party. Roland assumes no
responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringe-
ments of third-party copyrights arising through your use
of this unit.
Disclaimer
•Roland assumes no liability, direct or incidental, for the
loss of customer works or data in any way connected with
any malfunction, improper operation, or other use of the
VP-9000 (including, but not limited to the lost profits from
such works or data), nor shall Roland assume responsi-
bility for the replacement of any lost works or data.
•Due to limitations related to the particular characteristics
and specifications of different electronic devices, this
device may be incompatible for use with other devices
you may have connected. Roland assumes no liability for
losses or damages of any kind resulting from such incom-
patibilities.
•Note that the above disclaimer applies, regardless of the
presence or absence of any prior caution or warning
regarding individual circumstances.
About the License Agreement
•The VP-9000 and its CD-R capability are designed to allow
you to reproduce material to which you have copyright,
or material which the copyright owner has granted you
permission to copy. Accordingly, reproduction of music
CDs or other copyrighted material without the permission
of the copyright owner, other than for your own personal
use and enjoyment (private use) constitutes copyright
infringement, which may incur penalties. Consult a
copyright specialist or special publications for more
detailed information on obtaining such permission from
copyright holders.

Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY 3
Important Notes 5
Contents 7
What can Ido with the VP-9000? (Main features) 11
Front and Rear Panel 12
Chapter 1.Getting Ready 15
Check the included items 15
Installing additional wave memory 15
Checking the wave memory capacity 15
Testing wave memory read/write (SIMM Diagnosis) 15
Connecting aSCSI device 16
SCSI devices that can be used 16
What you need to know before making connections 16
Making connections 17
Connecting other external devices 18
Connections with audio devices 18
Connection to aMIDI device or computer 18
Turning the power on/off 21
Turning the power on 21
Turning the power off 21
Chapter 2. An overview of the VP-9000 22
Internal structure of the VP-9000 22
Display screens and basic operation 25
Six modes 25
Contents of the Play screens 25
Modifying the value of asetting 26
Assigning aname 26
Using the sample list 28
Convenient shortcuts 29
Chapter 3. Playing Sounds 30
Loading aPerformance /Sample /System settings (Load) 30
Loading performance /system settings 30
Loading samples /various waves 31
Loading multiple files simultaneously 33
About thenames following loading 34
Setting the reception channels 36
Selecting samples 36
Selecting in the SAMPLE Play screen 36
Selecting in the PERFORM/PART Sample Select screen 36
Selecting from alist 36
Selecting by MIDI messages from an external device 36
Setting the keyboard state (Keyboard Map) 37
Playing sounds using only the VP-9000 ([PREVIEW]) 38
Specifying how the preview will be sounded 38
About the Preview function 38
Chapter 4. Sample Settings ([SAMPLE]) 41
Checking sample information ([Fl (COMMON)]) 41
Sample setting procedure 42
Changing the name and category ([Fl (COMMON)]) 42
Specifying how the sample will sound (1) ([F2 (MODE)]) 42
Specifying how the sample will sound (2) ([F3 (SWITCH)]) 43
Setting the volume ([F4 (AMP)]) 44
Pitch /time /formant /pan /portamento settings ([F5 (CTRL)]) 44
LFO settings ([F6 (LFO)]) 47

Contents
Chapter 5. Performance settings ([PERFORM]) 49
Overall Settings for the performance ([Fl (COMMON)]) 49
Modifying the name 49
Tempo /synchronization /metronome settings 49
Tuning settings 50
Settings for each part ([F2 (PART)]) 50
Keyboard state /polyphony /synchronization /octave shift settings 51
Selecting asample 51
Volume /pan /tuning settings 52
Setting the pitch range (Key Range) 52
Playing different samples from each key (Phrase Map) ([F3 (PHRASE)]) 52
Specifying the key locations that will play the sample 52
Settings for each key 53
Receive channel /receive switch settings ([F4 (MIDI)]) 56
Using controllers to modify the sound in realtime (IF4 (MIDI)][F5 (CTRL)]) 57
MIDI settings for the knobs 57
Specifying the width of parameter change 58
Changing the pitch of the sound (Bend Range Up/Down) 60
Using pedals to modify the sound 60
Groove settings ([GROOVE]) 62
Effect settings ([F6 (EFFECT)]) 63
Chapter 6Effect Settings 64
Turning Effects On/Off 64
Specifying the Effect Configuration and Output Jacks 64
Multi-effects settings 67
01: PARAMETRIC EQ (Parametric Equalizer) 68
02: GRAPHIC EQ (Graphic Equalizer) 69
03: RESONANT FILTER 69
04: ISOLATOR AND FILTER 70
05: OVERDRIVE (Stereo overdrive) 71
06: GUITAR AMP SIMULATOR 72
07:AUTOWAH 73
08:HUMAN1ZER 74
09: DYNAMIC PROCESSOR (Stereo dynamic processor) 75
10: TAPE ECHO SIMULATOR 76
11: STEREO DELAY 77
12: MULTI TAP DELAY 78
13: REVERSE DELAY 79
14: VOCAL ECHO 80
15: BAND PASS DELAY 81
16: ANALOG DELAY->CHORUS (Analog delay-> Analog chorus) 82
17: DIGITAL CHORUS 83
18: SPACE CHORUS 84
19: HEXA CHORUS 85
20: ANALOG FLANGER 86
21:BOSSFLANGER 86
22: STEP FLANGER 87
23: ANALOG PHASER 88
24: DIGITAL PHASER 89
25: ROTARY 89
26: TREMOLO 90
27: STEREO PITCH SHIFTER 91
28: OD->CHO (Overdrive->Chorus) 92
29: OD->DLY (Overdrive->Delay) 94
30: CHO->DLY (Chorus->Delay) 95
31:ENH->CHO(Enhancer->Chorus) 96
32: ENH->DLY (Enhancer->Delav) 97
33: VOCAL MULTI 98
34: GUITAR MULTI 100
35: BASS MULTI 101
36: RHODES MULTI 103
37: KEYBOARD MULTI 105
38: PHONOGRAPH 107
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Contents
39: RADIO TUNING 108
40: BIT RATE CONVERTER 108
Chorus settings 109
Chorus Type 110
Reverb settings Ill
01: ROOM 1HI
02: ROOM 2112
03: ROOM 3113
04: HALL 1114
05: HALL 2114
06: HALL 3114
07: GARAGE 115
08: PLATE 115
09: NON-LINEAR 115
Chapter 7. Creating and Editing Waves ([SAMPLING]) 117
Sampling 117
Settings before you sample (What is atemplate?) 117
Sampling procedure 118
Resampling 121
Setup settings 121
Pre-effeet settings 122
Metronome settings 123
Changing the name of atemplate 124
Editing awave 124
Common procedure for editing 124
Loop region settings ([Fl (LOOP)]) 126
Original tempo setting ([F2 (TEMPO)]) 127
Changing the length of the wave ([F3 (CUT&P)]) 127
Other editing ([F4 (MODIFY)]) 128
Dividing the wave ([F5 (REGION)]) 129
Converting the wave to VP-9000 data (Encode) 130
Select the encode type 130
Automatically detecting events 131
Deleting and adding events 131
Consecutively encoding multiple waves (Quick Encode) 132
Increasing the available sampling time (Defrag) 132
Chapter 8. Organizing internal Samples 133
Copying samples 133
Moving/swapping samples 133
Deleting samples 134
Chapter 9. Overall Settings for the VP-9000 ([SYSTEM]) 135
Procedure for making system settings 135
LCD contrast /backlight saver setting ([Fl (LCD)]) 135
Output level /master tune /digital out frequency settings ([F2 (SOUND)]) 136
MIDI settings ([F3 (MIDI)]) 136
Transpose /octave shift settings ([F4 (TRSPSE)]) 138
Preview settings ([F5 (PREVIW)]) 138
Automatically loading aperformance when the power is turned on ([F6 (AUTO)]) 139
Settings to recognize aSCSI device (Menu2 [Fl (SCSI)]) 139
Chapter 10. Saving Your Settings 140
Formatting aZip disk /hard disk 140
Saving performance /samples /system settings 141
Organizing aZip disk /hard disk 143
Copying files (Copy) 143
Moving files (Move) 144
Deleting files (Delete) 145
Changing the name of a file (Rename) 146
Folder-related operations 146
Changing the name of amedia (Label) 149
Checking the unused media space (Info) 150
Prohibiting writing to aZip disk (Protect) 150

Contents
Chapter 11. Backing Up Your Data 151
Backing up data to aCD-R/RVV {51
What are CD-R and CD-RW? |^
Writing data |^
Formatting apreviously written CD-RW j5j
Saving settings on an external sequencer (Bulk Dump) |54
Bulk dump procedure ^
Restoring saved settings to theVP-9000 I54
Chapter 12. Restoring the Original Settings 155
Restoring sound parameters to their power-up defaults (Initialize) 155
Initializing samples j^
Initializing performance |^
Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset) 15-
Chapter 13. Application Examples... 156
Tips for sampling and wave editing '56
Selecting material for sampling 156
Sample abit longer than the desired length 156
Avoiding noise in your sample 156
Adding to a wave that is too short 156
Creating asample for looping 156
Playing multiple samples in synchronization 156
Synchronizing to an external MIDI device 156
Easy ways to fix skewed synchronization I57
Synchronizing LFO or effect parameters 157
Playing legato chords 15/
Assigning 72 samples to the keyboard 158
Appendices
Troubleshooting 150
Message List 164
ERROR Screens 164
WARNING Screens 166
MESSAGE Screens 16«
Message Boxes 16°
Parameter List 170
Performance ([PERFORM]) I70
Sample ([SAMPLE]) >74
System ([SYSTEM]) I76
Multi-Effect I78
Chorus I92
Reverb I92
Sampling ([SAMPLING]) 195
Factory Settings for Sampling Template 196
MIDI Implementation 197
Glossary 210
Signal flow 213
Specifications 214
Quick Reference of Displays 216
Performance ([PERFORMD 216
Sample ([SAMPLE]) 217
System ([SYSTEM]) 218
Utility ([UTILITY]) 219
Disk ([DISK]) 220
Sampling ([SAMPLING]) 221
Index 222
Information -226
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What can Ido with the VP-9000? (Main features)
The VP-9000 Variphrase Processor is anew sound
processor which is capable of manipulating pitch,
playback speed (time), voice characteristics (formant)
and rhythm (groove) of audio phrases, all with perfect
ease. The control of these parameters can performed in
realtime through dedicated controls or through MIDI
functions. This sonic manipulation is done while
retaining studio sound quality.
Advanced sound source
Anew sound source that uses Roland's unique new
"Variphrase" technology.
Realtime Control of Phrases
Several parameters including pitch, time, formant and
groove can be separately controlled via three dedicated
control knobs (p. 57). Up to six samples can be
simultaneously controlled. The operations of each knob
sends standard MIDI controller information.
Realtime Control Via MIDI Messages
Like the dedicated control knobs, you can also use external
control of the various parameters from aMIDI controller.
Synchronization Of Samples Varying
In Tempo And Key
You can change samples for each part in aPerformance to
follow the master tempo and key of the Performance
allowing users to adapt any phrase to fit the musical
structure of aperformance (p. 51). Samples in aPerformance
can also be changed remotely through MIDI program
changes (p. 36).
One sample can cover awider key
range
Asingle sample can be used over awide range of pitches.
Unlike conventional samplers, it is not necessary to provide a
sample for each key.
Sophisticated DSP Effects
The use of an advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processor) made
it possible for the VP-9000 to provide 40 types of multi-effects
in addition to reverb and chorus for atotal of three
simultaneous effects (p. 67).
Robot Voice function
You can remove the sense of pitch from the sample. For a
phrase sample, you can use the keyboard to play adifferent
melody than the original sample, so that asingle sample can
be used to perform avariety of melodies (p. 43).
Advanced Wave Data Editing Feature
and Intuitive Operation
Onboard sampling editing with Waveform display along
with easy, simple to use interface with onboard help to guide
users (p. 117).
Stereo sampling
The VP-9000 supports stereo sampling. As shipped, the VP-
9000, with 8MB of internal wave memory, offers 25 seconds
of stereo sampling, or 50 seconds of monaural sampling. By
adding separately available wave memory to expand the
memory by the maximum of 128 MB (32 MB SIMM xfour)
for atotal of 136 MB, you will be able to sample atotal of
approximately seven minutes in stereo, or approximately
fourteen minutes in monaural. The maximum sampling time
for one sample is 25 seconds for stereo, and 50 seconds for
monaural.
Resampling
You can internally resample phrases within the VP-9000 to
create completely new Phrases while manipulating them
with it's unique new control (p. 121 ).
Support for various file formats
In addition to the VP-9000 format, you can load sound
libraries (CD-ROM: the included CD-ROM, Roland VP-CD
series, Roland L-CD series, Roland L-CDP series, or AKAI
SI 000 series) or wave data (AIFF, WAV) (p. 30). (Loadable
sampling frequencies: 48, 44.1, 32, 30, 24, 22.05, 16, 15, 11, 8
kHz; bit rates: 8, 16)
Built-in Zip drive
A250 MB Iomega Zip drive is standard with the VP-9000.
Both 100 MB and 250 MB Zip disks can be used.
Two types of SCSI connectors
A25-pin D-SUB connector (SCS1-A) and an 50-pin connector
(SCSI-B) are provided so that an external Zip drives, hard
disks or CD ROM drives can be connected for storage and
loading.
Six multi-output jacks
In addition to stereo main outputs, the VP-9000 has atotal of
six multi-outputs. All inputs and outputs are balanced TRS
1/4" jacks.
Digital input/output connectors
Two types of connectors (optical and co-axial) are provided
for 48, 44.1 and 32 kHz sampling rates.
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Zip disks are inserted here. You can use either 100 or 250 MB
Zip disks.
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VOLUME Knob
Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the MAIN
OUT jacks, and the PHONES jack (p. 21).
PHONES Jack
Accepts connection of headphones (p. 18). Please use
headphones that have an impedance of 32-600 Q.
REC LEVEL (recording level) Knob
Adjusts the level when sampling from the AUDIO IN jack
(p. 120).
AUDIO IN Jack
When sampling, connect amicrophone or other source to this
jack (p. 118). If using amicrophone, please use adynamic
PERFORM (performance) Button
Pressed to enter Performance mode (p. 25).
SAMPLE Button
Pressed to enter Sample mode (p. 25).
SAMPLING Button
Pressed to enter Sampling mode (p. 25).
UTILITY Button
Pressed to enter Utility mode (p. 25).
SYSTEM Burton
Pressed to enter System mode (p. 25).
DISK Button
Pressed to enter Disk mode (p. 25). By simultaneously
pressing the UTILITY button and the DISK button, you can
listen to the demo songs (User Guide p. 26).
Display
This displays information regarding the operation you are
performing.
F1-F6 (function 1-6) Buttons
The function of these buttons will change according to the
screen. The name of the function will be shown in the
display.
<3 /PART, PART/ O(part) Buttons
These buttons are used to switch parts. In pages where there
are additional pages in the horizontal direction, these buttons
are used to switch pages. In this case, the indicator will light.
MIDI MESSAGE, BACKLIGHT SAVER
This lights in green when MIDI messages are received. If
there have been no panel operations, or incoming MIDI
messages for longer than the time specified for the Backlight
Saver setting, the backlight saver will be activated (p. 135),
and the indicator will blink in red.
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Press this button to return to the previous screen (p. 26).
SHIFT Button
This button is used in conjunction with other buttons. Some
of the panel buttons carry an additional label printed in gray.
This indicates the function of that button when it is pressed
while holding [SHIFT].
VALUE Dial
This is used to modify values. If you hold down the VALUE
dial as you rotate it, or if you hold down [SHIFT] while you
rotate the VALUE dial, the value will change more rapidly
(p. 26).
DEC/- (decrement) Button,
INC/+ (increment) Button
These are used to modify values. If you hold down one
button and press the other button, the value will change
more rapidly (p. 26).
-^ ,,^,y(cursor) Buttons
These buttons are used to move the cursor (p. 26).
In the PERFORM Play screen, you can use [^][ *]to
change the System Octave Shift setting (p. 138).
In the SAMPLE Play screen, you can use [^][ "]to turn
Loop Sw on/off (p. 43).
In Sampling mode for screens where awave is displayed,
these buttons will expand or shrink the wave (p. 125).
G(VARIPHRASE CONTROLS)
PITCH (CI) Knob
This modifies the pitch.
TIME (C2) Knob
This modifies the playback speed (time).
FORMANT/GROOVE (C3) Knob
This modifies the voice characteristics (formant) and the
groove.
*The parameters to be modified can be freely set for each knob
(p. 57). The above settings arc the defaults when the poiver is
turned on.
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PREVIEW Button
Press this button to audition samples (p. 38).
KNOB Button
This button is used to adjust the intensity of the effect
obtained by rotating the three knobs (p. 60).
GROOVE Button
This button is used to make groove settings (p. 62).
MULTI (multi-effect) Button
Switches multi-effects on/off (p. 64).
CHORUS Button
Switches chorus on/off (p. 64).
REVERB Burton
Switches reverb on/off (p. 64).
POWER Switch
Turns the power on/off (p. 21).
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Connect the included power cord to this inlet.
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STEREO INPUT Jacks
When sampling, connect akeyboard or aCD player to these
jacks. If the level is too low, set the GAIN switch to the "-20
dB" position. If the level is too high, set the GAIN switch to
the "+4 dB" position.
OUTPUT
Connect your amp or mixer to these jacks (p. 18). Output
settings are made in the screen where you specify the effect
signal flow (p. 64).
DIRECT OUT 1,2 Jacks
These jacks are a stereo output of the sound unprocessed by
effects, or of only the multi-effect sound.
MAIN OUT Jacks
These jacks output the audio signal in stereo. If you are
outputting in mono, make connections to the Ljack.
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SCSI connector
ASCSI device (Zip drive, CD-R/RW, hard disk) can be
connected here. Two types of connector are provided: aD-
SUB 25-pin type (SCSI-A) and an Amphenol 50-pin type
(SCSI-B). If the VP-9000 is the first or last device in the SCSI
chain, place TERMINATOR at the ON position. Set the SCSI
ID number so that it does not conflict with any other SCSI
device (p. 17).
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MIDI Connectors
External MIDI devices can be connected to these connectors.
Use aMIDI cable (sold separately) to make connections
(p. 18).
IN:
MIDI messages from an external device are received at this
connector.
OUT:
MIDI messages are transmitted from this connector to an
external device.
THRU:
MIDI messages received at MIDI IN are re-transmitted
without change from this connector to an external device.
DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE
These connectors can be connected to digital audio devices.
Connect aCD player or MD player to the IN connector, and a
digital mixer or similar device to the OUT connector (p. 18).
Both optical type and coaxial type connectors are provided.
Output settings can be made in the screen where you specify
the effect signal flow (p. 64).
IN:
These connectors input adigital audio signal (stereo). It is not
possible to use both types of IN connectors simultaneously.
OUT:
These connectors output adigital audio signal (stereo). Both
types of OUT connectors can be used simultaneously, and
will output the same sound.
•Protective caps for optical connectors
•If you remove the protective caps, please keep them
where they will not be lost.
•When not using the optical connectors, please leave the
protective caps on to protect the connectors.
•If you use the optical connectors, please place the
protective caps out of the reach of children. If a
protective cap is accidentally swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately.
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Check the included items
The VP-9000 is packaged with the following items. Please
make sure that you have all of them.
•The VP-9000 itself
•Power cable
•User Guide
•Reference (this manual)
•Demo Zip disk
•Sound Library CD-ROM
Installing additional wave
memory
For details on installing wave memory, refer to p.4 of the
user guide. To remove wave memory, refer to p.6 of the user
guide.
Checking the wave memory
capacity
If the wave memory is correctly installed in the slots, the
capacity of the wave memory for each slot can be viewed in
the display.
1.Press IUTILITY] to make the indicator light.
The UTILITY Menu! screen will appear.
If the UTILITY Menu2 screen appears, press
f<3 /PART].
2. Press (F6 (MEMORY)l.
The UTILITY Memory Information screen will appear.
The capacity of the added wave memory will be shown
in the left half of the display. Slots containing no
expansion wave memory will display "0 MB."
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3. Press [EXIT] twice to return to the PERFORM Play
screen.
*If aslot for which you did install wave memory displays "0
MB," the -wave memory is not being recognized correctly. As
described in "Turning the power off" (p. 21), turn off Hie
power, and then re-install the •wave memory correctly as
described in "Expanding for wave memory" (user guide p.4).
Testing wave memory read/
write (SIMM Diagnosis)
You can perform aread/write lest to see whether the
additional wave memory you installed can be used by the
VP-9000. Perform this test after installing wave memory, or if
an error message relating to wave memory is displayed.
*Wlien you perform this procedure, all data currently existing
in the memory of the VP-9000 will be lost. If you have any
important data that you wish to keep, please save it on a
separately sold Zip disk before you continue (p. 141).
1.Press [UTILITY] to make the indicator light.
2. If the UTILITY Menul screen appears, press
[PART/ O].
The UTILITY Menu2 screen will appear.
Press [F2 (D1AG)].
The UTILITY SIMM Diagnosis screen will appear.
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If you decide to exit the SIMM Diagnosis screen without
executing, press [EXIT],
Press 1F6 (EXEC)] to perform the test.
When the checking has been completed, the following
type of result screen will appear.
"OK" will be displayed for wave memory that could be
read and written correctly. "NG" will be displayed for
slots that have no wave memory installed.
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You will return to the PERFORM Play screen.
*Waveform for which "NG" was displayed cannot he used by
the VP-9000. As described in "Turning the power off" (p. 11),
turn off the power, and remove the wave memory as described
in "Removing wave memory" (user guide p. 6).
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Connecting aSCSI device
In order to load wave data from asound library (a CD-ROM
containing Sounds or phrases) into the VP-9000, or to save
data on are|movable disk or hard disk, you will need to
connect aseparately available SCSI device.
SCSI devicek are delicate. Incorrect connections or operation
may not on ycause the device to malfunction, but may even
destroy the data on the disk, or permanently damage the
SCSI device itself. Please read the owner's manual for your
SCSI device together with this manual.
SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") stands for Small
Computer System Interface, which is adata transmission
standard that allows large amounts of data to be
transmitted at high speed.
Removable disks refer to storage media that can be
removed from the drive, such as aZip disk.
SCSI devices that can be used
The following types of SCSI device can be used with the VP-
9000.
Zip drive
This is aremovable disk drive that features high-speed
reading and writing of data, and is resistant to physical shock
and dust.
AZip disk that is being used with the VP-9000 for the first
time must be formatted by the VP-9000 (p. 140).
*100 MB Zip disks take approximately twice as long to save
data as a250 MB disk, so we recommend that you use 250 MB
Zip disks.
Hard disk
This is the storage media with the fastest data read /write
time. It has ahigh capacity, and is able to store an extremely
large amount of data. However, since the disk cannot be
removed, hard disks are not convenient when you need to
exchange or transport data.
*If you share asingle hard disk between two VP-9000 units, do
not cause both VP-9000 units to read from or write to the hard
disk simultaneously. Doing so may damage the data or the
connected dances.
*Do not share asingle hard disk between the VP-9000 and a
computer. Doing so may damage the data or the connected
devices. Some computers automatically access the disk at
regular intervals, xvhich may cause both the VP-9000 and the
computer to access the hard disk simultaneously.
CD-ROM drive
This is adevice for loading wave data from asound library.
CD-R/RW drive
This is adevice for writing data from aZip disk or hard disk
to aCD-R or CD-RW, or for loading such data. Wave data
from asound library can also be loaded.
What you need to know before
making connections
Types of SCSI cables and SCSI connectors
The VP-9000 provides two types of SCSI connector: D-SUB
25-pin type (SCSI-A) and Amphenol 50-pin type (SCSI-B),
both female.
Use aSCSI cable to connect to VP-9000 to aSCSI device.
Check the connector type and number of pins on the SCSI
device you wish to connect, and purchase the appropriate
cable.
*Use aSCSI cable that is as short as possible, that is completely
shielded, and that has an impedance compatible with the SCSI
standard (110 Q, +1-10%).
*The total length of SCSI cables for all connected SCSI devices
must not exceed 6.5 meters.
About SCSI chains
Amaximum of seven SCSI devices can be connected to the
VP-9000. Use SCSI cables to connect SCSI devices as follows.
SCSI connectors make no distinction between input and
output, so you may use either one. This type of connection is
called aSCSI chain or adaisy chain.
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About terminators
To prevent malfunctions caused by aliasing noise, a
terminating resistor must be attached to the devices at either
end of aSCSI chain. This is called the terminator. Some
terminators are "internal," and can be switched on/off by a
switch. Other terminators are "external," and can be attached
to the SCSI connector. The VP-9000 has an internal
terminator, and its on/off switch is located on the rear panel.
TERMINATOR
OFF [ON
As an external terminator, we recommend that you use an
active terminator. In this case, if you are using aSCSI device
that allows you to switch the terminator power on /off, be
sure to turn it on. For details on attaching an active
terminator, refer to the owner's manual of your SCSI device.
*On some SCSI devices, the terminator switch is always on
(i.e., the terminator is always active). Attach such devices at
the end of the SCSI chain.
*Do not "double" terminators. For example, do riot attach an
external terminator to aSCSI device that has an internal
terminator.
SCSI ID numbers
SCSI devices are distinguished by aSCSI ID number (0-7).
Thus, when connecting two or more SCSI devices, you must
set the SCSI ID number of each connected SCSI device so that
they do not conflict. If any SCSI ID numbers conflict, the VP-
9000 will not detect the SCSI devices correctly. When the VP-
9000 is shipped, its SCSI ID number is set to "1." Set the SCSI
ID numbers of the connected SCSI devices to asetting other
than "1."
If it is not possible to set the SCSI ID number of aconnected
SCSI device to something other than "1," you will have to
change the SCSI ID number of the VP-9000. To do so, rotate
the ID knob located on the rear panel.
Making connections
When you understand the material given in "What you need
to know before making connections," refer to the connection
examples and connect your SCSI device accordingly.
Be sure to turn off the power of all devices before you do
any of the following three things.
•Connect/disconnect aSCSI cable
•Turn aterminator on/off
•Set aSCSI ID number
•For the procedure of turning on the poiucr, refer to p. 21.
Connection examples
Connecting one SCSI device
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Connecting other external
devices
In order to use the VP-9000, you will need to connect audio
equipment, and aMIDI device or computer. Connections
with audio equipment and with MIDI devices or computers
will be explained separately.
*To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the poioer
on all devices before making any connections.
Connections with audio devices
The VP-9000 does not contain an amp or speakers. In order to
produce sound you will need to provide an audio system,
such as monitor speakers or astereo set, or headphones.
Mixer etc. Monitor
speakers
(powered)
Audio set etc.
(JeMShtod
Power amp
1.Before you begin making connections, make sure that the
power on all devices has been turned off.
2. Connect the included power cable to the VP-9000, and
plug it into an AC outlet.
3. As shown in the diagram, use audio cables to connect the
VP-9000 to your audio equipment.
If you are using headphones, plug them into the
PHONES jack, located on the front panel.
*If i/oi/ will he using other external MIDI sound generators at
the same time, use amixer to connect them to your audio
st/stem in the same way as the VP-9000.
*If you connect any of the six OUTPUTjacks to adevice that
has phantom power (such as amixer), do not turn the
phantom power on. Doing so may damage the VP-9000.
Connection to aMIDI device or
computer
After you have connected your audio equipment, you are
ready to connect your MIDI device(s) or computer. We will
give examples of the most common setups, and explain the
parameters that you will need to set.
*Please set the receive channel for each VP-9000 part to a
channel that is different than the Control channel (p. 1361 The
Control channel is used for simultaneously controlling all
parts of the VP-9000. If you set the MIDI receive channel of
any part to the same setting as the Control channel, the
Control channel setting will take priority.
Playing the VP-9000 from akeyboard
This is the most basic method of connection, where a
keyboard is used to play only the VP-9000.
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Keyboard
1.Before you begin making connections, make sure that the
power is turned off on all devices.
2. As shown in the diagram, use aMIDI cable to connect
the VP-9000 and your MIDI keyboard.
3. As described in "Turning the power on" (p. 21), turn on
the power of each device.
4. Set the receive channel of each VP-9000 part (p. 56) to
match the transmit channel of your MIDI keyboard.
*For details on setting the transmit channel of your MIDI
keyboard, refer to the owner's manual for your MIDI
keyboard.
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Playing the VP-9000 and another MIDI
sound generator from akeyboard
Here are the connection for using your keyboard to play the
VP-9000 and another external MIDI sound generator.
For example, you could divide your MIDI keyboard at a
specific note into high and low ranges, and specify different
transmit channels for each range so that asingle keyboard
could simultaneously control the VP-9000 and another MIDI
sound generator.
If your MIDI keyboard has automatic playback capability or
an arpeggiator (a function that produces automatic playback
when you hold down achord), you can use these in
conjunction with phrases sampled on the VP-9000 to create a
wide range of performance possibilities.
External MIDI
sound module
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VP-9000
MON
MIDI OUT
Keyboard
1.Before you begin making connections, make sure that the
power has been turned off on all devices.
2. As shown in the diagram, use MIDI cables to connect the
VP-9000, your MIDI keyboard, and external MIDI sound
generator.
3. As described in "Turning the power on" (p. 21), turn on
the power of each device.
4. Set the receive channel (p. 56) of each VP-9000 part to
match the transmit channel of your MIDI keyboard.
5. Set the receive channel of each part of your external
MIDI sound generator to match the transmit channel of
your MIDI keyboard.
*For details on settings for your external MIDI sound
generator and MIDI keyboard, refer to their owner's manuals.
*The MIDI THRU connector retransmits MIDI messages
received at the MIDI IN connector, without modifying the
messages in any way.
Playing the VP-9000 from an external
sequencer
Here's how to make connections in order to use the VP-9000,
aMIDI keyboard, external MIDI sound generator, and
external sequencer to create and play back amulti-track
recording.
When recording, it is agood idea to listen to the metronome
of the external sequencer, and record tracks in the order of
drums, bass, accompaniment, and melody.
You could also play back apreviously recorded performance
on your external sequencer, and play your keyboard or
operate its controllers to add arealtime performance.
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VP-9000
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MIDI OUT
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MIDI OUT
Sequencer
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MIDI OUT
Keyboard
1.Before you begin making connections, make sure that the
power of all devices is turned off.
2. As shown in the diagram, use MIDI cables to connect the
VP-9000, your MIDI keyboard, external MIDI sound
generator, and external sequencer.
3. As described in "Turning the power on" (p. 21), turn on
the power of each device.
4. Make settings on the VP-9000.
•Set the receive channel of each part (p. 56) to match the
respective transmit channel of each track of your
external sequencer.
•Set the C1-C3 output mode to "MIDI" (p. 57).
The MIDI messages that are transmitted when you move
the three knobs will be output only to MIDI OUT. This
setting prevents duplicate MIDI messages from being
sent to the sound generator.
•Turn each receive switch on (p. 56, 137).
You will be able to play sounds and control various
parameters by receiving MIDI messages from your MIDI
keyboard or external sequencer.
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•Turn each transmit switch on (p. 138).
When you switch samples or edit sample or performance
settings, MIDI messages will be transmitted and
recorded on your external sequencer.
•Set the Clock Source to "MIDI" (p. 50).
The samples will synchronize to the tempo of the
sequencer.
S. Make settings on your external MIDI sound generator.
•Set the receive channel of each part to match the
respective transmit channel of each track of your
external sequencer.
•Use channels that are different from the VP-9000's control
channel or the receive channels of each VP-9000 part.
•Turn on the receive switches.
MIDI messages from your MIDI keyboard will be
received to play sounds and control various parameters.
5. Make settings on your external sequencer.
•Set the transmit channel for each track.
Set each track to match areceive channel of the VP-9000
or of your other MIDI sound generator.
•Turn the Thru function ON so that MIDI messages
received at MIDI INI will be transmitted from MIDI
OUT.
Musical data received at the MIDI IN 1of the external
sequencer will be retransmitted without change from
MIDI OUT.
•Set the tempo to asetting that is comfortable for
recording.
7. Set the transmit channel of your MIDI keyboard.
Set this to match the receive channel of atrack on your
external sequencer.
•For details on making settings for your external sequencer,
external MIDI sound generator, and MIDI keyboard, refer to
their respective owner's manuals.
•For details on recording and playing back on your external
sequencer, refer to the owner's manual for your sequencer.
Using the VP-9000 with the MC-307
Here's how to make connections so that you can use the
keyboard pads of the MC-307 to play the VP-9000. With this
setup, you can play MC-307 patterns to create aperformance
that combines the MC-307 and VP-9000.
Even if you switch MC-307 patterns mid-way, you can still
use the keyboard pads to control the VP-9000.
The transmit and receive channels of each MC-307 part are
fixed. By selecting the current part on the MC-307, you will
determine the transmit channel of the keyboard pads. You
will be able to play samples of the VP-9000 part that matches
this channel.
For this example, we will describe settings for using MC-307
part 1to play VP-9000 part 1.
For example, if you set the keyboard map (p. 51) for part 1to
"PHRASE MAP," you will be able to play up to twelve
samples from the keyboard pads.
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MC-307
1.Before you begin making connections, make sure that the
power of all devices is off.
2. As shown in the diagram, use aMIDI cable to connect
the VP-9000 and the MC-307.
3. As described in "Turning the power on" (p. 21), turn on
the power of each device.
4. Set the VP-9000 part 1receive channel (p. 56) to "1 ."
5. Make MC-307 settings.
•Set the part 1Local Tx Switch to "EXT."
The MIDI messages transmitted when you press a
keyboard pad will be sent only to MIDI OUT.
•Set the current part to 1
.
The transmit channel for the keyboard pads will be 1.
*For details on making MC-307 settings, refer to the MC-307
owner's manual.
*By recording musical data on the MC-307 to play VP-9000
samples, you can create patterns that add VP-9000 samples to
the performance of the MC-307.
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