Roland MKS-100 User manual

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WARNING When using electric products, basic precau-
tions should always be lotlowed. including
the following:
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Read all the instructions belore using the product.
2, To reduce the risk ol injufy. dose supervision is
necessary when aproduct is used near children.
3- Do nol USB this product near water- for example,
near abalhlub, washbowl, kitcher? sink, in a wet
basameni, or near aswrtmnung pool, or the like.
4. This product should be used only with acart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacture.
5. This product, eilher alone or in osmbination with an
amf^ifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could cause
pemianen! hearing loss.
Do not operate for along period of time at ahigh
volume level or at level thai is uncomlortat^e. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears,
you should consult an audiotogist.
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position does noi interfere with its proper ventllailDn,
7. The product should be located away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers or other
products that produce heal.
a. The produCT should avoid using in where it may be
effected by dusl.
5. The product should be connected lo apower supply
only ol Ihe type described in the operating tnstmc-
iions or as marked on the product.
10. The power-suppiy cord ol the product should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a
long lime,
n, Eto not u-ead on ihe power-supfHy cord,
12. Do nol pull Ihe cord but hold Ihe plug when
unplugging.
13. When setting tip with any other instruments, the
procedure should be followed in accordance with
inslruction manual.
14. Care should be taken so Ihat QbjBcls do not fall and
liQUids are nol spilled Into the enclosure through
openings.
15. 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 proOucl does nol appear to operate
normally or exhibits amarked change in perfor-
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16. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that
described in the user-maintenance instructions. A»
other sen/icing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
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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 -i or coloured green or green-
and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the let-
ter Nor coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter Lor coloured red.
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FEATURES
The Roland Digital Sampler is acompletely new
type MIDI Sound Module which can record (sample
and record into computer memory) all sorts of
sounds then play these sounds with the connected
instrument.
The MKS-100 is conceptually like atape recorder in
that it records sound. However, the recording pro-
cess is very different, since the MKS-100 is record-
ing into computer memory. Computers can accept
information only in digital signal so the MKS-100
converts audio signal into digitals. It does this by
examining (sampling) the incoming signal level
great many times asecond, and sequentially re-
cording these different levels in computer memory.
This digital recording process is called SAMPLING.
•The MKS-100 has four Banl<s (A, B, Cand D) to
record the sounds, therefore any of the four
samples can be instantaneouly selected.
•The MKS-100 features the dynamics function.
•The Split function allows to play two different
sounds in the upper and the lower sound ranges.
•The sound you have recorded can be saved onto a
2.8 inch quick disk (QD) for future use.
•The liquid crystal display and the alpha dial serve
to make the operation quicker and easier.
•The MIDI Mono Mode makes the MKS-100 use-
ful for the GR Guitar System.
•The Roland Digital Sampling Keyboard S-10's
Sound Library QD can be used for the MKS-
100.
liViPORTAryT NOTES
>The appropriate power supply for this unit is
shown on its name plate. Please make sure that
the line voltage in your country meets the require-
ment.
Please do not use the same socket used for any
noise generating device (such as motor, variable
lighting system).
This unit might not work properly if turned on im-
mediately after turned off. If this happens, simply
turn it off and turn it on again in afew seconds
later.
Before setting up this unit with other devices, turn
this unit and all the other units off.
Use a soft cloth and clean only with amild deter-
gent.
Do not use solvents such as paint thinner.
Avoid using this unit in excessive heat or humidity
or where it may be affected by direct sunlight or
dust.
Operating the unit near aneon, fluorescent lamp,
TV or CRT Display may cause noise interference. If
so, change the angle or the position of the unit.
The built-in disk drive of the S-1 is aprecision ma-
chine. So, please handle it gently.
Specially while the Disk Drive is running, do not
give astrong shock to the unit.
The MKS-100 features memor/ back-up system
that retains the data even when switched off.
The batten/ that supports the back-up circuit
should be replaced every five years. Call for the
Roland service station for the battery replace-
ment. (The first replacement may be required
before five years, depending on how much
time had passed before you purchased the unit.)
Please make amemo of the data or save in on-
to cartridge before having the MKS-100 re-
paired. There is no way for restoring the lost da-
ta.

CONTENTS
Panel Description 3
EBasic Operation to
1. MIDI Setup -]0
a. Connections 10
b. MIDI Mode Selection 1-]
c. MIDI Channel Setting •]2
2. Loading from QD 12
a. Loading each of
the four different sounds 12
b. Structure Buttons 14
c. Loading both sides of QD 17
d. Cancelling Structure
setting before loading ig
e. Monitoring the QD data ig
HPerformance Controlling
Functions ig
1. Editing Performance Parameters ig
2. Performance Controlling Functions Deter-
mined by Performance Parameters 21
a. Vibrato 21
b. Pitch Bend 22
c. Arpeggio 23
d. Trigger Play 24
e. Detune 27
f. Delay 28
g. Dual Function 29
3. Performance Controlling Functions unre-
lated with Performance Parameters 31
a. Pedal Hold 31
b. Tuning 32
c. Changing Split Point 32
4. Performance Parameters for loading .... 33
lSampling 34
1. Basic Sampling 34
2. Changing Sampling Conditions 33
3. Sampling aLong Tone or Split 3-7
4. De-activating Looping ..'. 3g
BCorrecting the sampled
data 39
1. Editing Wave Parameters 39
2. Changing Looping 41
3. Tuning aSample 42
4. Scanning Mode 43
5. Start Point 43
6. Key Follow 44
7. Envelope 44
8. Dynamic Sens 47
9. Pitch Bender On/Off 47
10. Vibrato On/Off 47
11. Auto Bend 47
12. Copying Wave Parameters 43
13. Structures and the Wave Parameters ... 49
[S Saving 50
1. Basic Saving 50
2. Quick Saving without Verification 52
[6] Wave Modification 53
1. Level Adjustment 54
2. Reverse 55
3. Auto Loop 5g
4. Copy 57
5. Swap 53
6. Digital Filter 59
7. Mix gi
8. Combine g2
mMIDI 65
1. Changing MIDI Functions 56
2. Program Change qq
UError Messages 70
Disk Memo 72
Specifications gi

How to handle the Quick Disk
(QD)
The sampled sound on the MKS-100 can be saved
onto a2.8 inch double sided quicl< disl<.
Magnetic Sheet
-
Disl< Side-
This is where the data is actually
stored.
Please do not touch the magne-
tic sheet.
Protect Nail
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y^
-Label Attaching Place
Write on an adhensive label
which you then attach here.
Writing on the disk can damage
it. At least, use afelt-tip pen and
apply very little pressure.
•Please do not touch the magnetic sheet, or the
disk may become damaged.
•Do not'fold or bend the disk.
•When the disk is not to be used, preserve it verti-
cally in the supplied protective jacket. Do not keep
it on aslant or bending shape
•Keep the disk from extremely hot or cold tempera-
tures.dust or direct sunlight.
Take out the protection sheet inserted in the disk
drive, by pushing the Eject Button ®. In transit,
reinsert the sheet into the drive.
Please be sure to put the MKS-100 on asteady
and horizontal place.
Never remove or insert the disk, switch the
MKS-100 on or off while the indicator of the
disk drive is lit, or the disk may be permanently
damaged.
•Do not expose the disk to strong magnetic field
such as headphones or speakers. •Please be sure that the label is securely attached
to the QD, or the label may come off in the disk
drive, making it difficult to take it out.

Protect Nail on the Disk
•To protect the data saved on the disk from an ac-
cidental loss or overrecord, snap off the Protect
Naii on the disk. This way, the disk can be no long-
er used for backup, but the data can be read from
the disk just the same. The nail is provided for
each side Aand B.
Protect Nail
Disk Side
•If you wish to use the disk again for saving other
data, stick aselophane adhesive tape as shown
below.

OUTLINE OF THE MKS-100
The MKS-100 can sample all sorts of sounds and
record them into the built-in computer memory as
digital data. This digital data can be used to play
various sounds. In other words, when no digital da-
ta is recorded in memory (right after the MKS-100
is turned on for the first time), there is no sound
heard from it.
To play the MKS-100, you must record sounds or
load back the data saved on the quick disk (QD).
Using the QD's sound library, the MKS-100 can be
played as ahigh quality, preset type MIDI sound
module (The S-10's sound library QD can be used
for the MKS-100) even without recording any
sound.
The MKS-100 is the sound module that is played
by the MIDI signal sent from the external MIDI de-
vice. More than one MIDI message can be re-
ceived by the MKS-100 using different MIDI Chan-
nels from 1to 16.
Also, the MKS-100 can select the MIDI Poly or Mo-
no mode. The MIDI Poly mode allows to receive
more than one MIDI message on one channel, and
the MIDI Mono mode allows one message on one
channel. In other words, in the Poly mode, the
MKS-100 is 8voice polyphonic sound module
which can be used with aMIDI sequencer or key-
board. In the Mono mode, the MKS-100 is the 8
sets of monophonic sound modules which use 8
MIDI channels. The Mono mode is effective for us-
ing the GR-Guitar System (interfaced with the Ml-
Dl-Guitar Converter): the signal from each string
can be received separately, allowing realistic guitar
sound without spoiling its characteristic.
*The Roland past Guitar Synthesizers (e.g. GR-
700, GR-77B) provides only the MIDI Poly
mode.
The MKS-100's Mono mode does not allow to set
a different sound for each note separately. This is
because each channel is not perfectly independent.
The Note Message (e.g. pitch, volume) and the
Bender message (guitar's choking), however, are
independent.
If the MIDI Mono mode is not correctly selected,
the MKS-100 will not operate properly, such as the
chord is not played, etc. Please check the type of
the device that controls the MKS-100, and set the
MKS-100's MIDI Mode correctly.

\T\ Basic Operation
1. MIDI Setup
a. Connections
v'" Microphone, etc.
Pedal Switch DP-2
(Optional)
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Change the position of this
switch depending on the
connected device.
Stereo Headphones;
RH-100
(Optional)
JL MIC (-50 dB) Microphone, Electric Guitar
^LINE (0 dB) Cassette Deck, CD Player (Line Level)
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Change the position of this switch de-
pending on the connected device.
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Audio Amp. H
Recording Equipment H
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b. MIDI Mode Selection
®Connect the MIDI OUT connector on the trans-
nnitter (controller) to the MIDI IN ®on the
MKS-100 using the supplied MIDI Cable.
®Connect the Output Jack ®on the MKS-IOO
to the input jack on the amplifier using the
supplied audio cable.
The MKS-100 is released from the manufacturer in
the Poly mode default. If using the MIDI-Guitar
Converter, change it to the Mono mode as follows
before going to the next section "c. MIDI channel
setting".
®Push any of the Structure Buttons ®, then the
MIDI Button ®.
Turn on the MKS-100, transmitter MIDI device
then the amplifier.
When the MKS-100 is turned on, the Display re-
sponds with:
Roland MKS-100
In afew seconds, the Display changes to:
Ready
If necessary, adjust the contrast of the Display us-
ing the Contrast Knob ®.
MIDI CHANNEL= 1
Push the Forward Button ®seven times to
call "MIDI Mode" in the Display.
MIDI MODE =POItY
By rotating the Alpha Dial (©, change the Dis-
play from "POLY" to "MONO:.
MIDI M0DE=M0N08
The Mono Mode Indicator @lights up.
The number at the far-right of the Display repre-
sents how many voices the MKS-100 can output at
atime (4 or 8voices). Refer to "MIDI Mode" on
page 67.
*When the Mono mode command is sent from
the external MIDI device, the MKS-100 will be
set to the Mono mode and the Mono Mode In-
dicator will light up.
®Push the Enter Button ®.
The MIDI Mode setting is retained in memory even
after the unit is turned off.
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c. M!DI Channel Setting
The MIDI channels of the connected units should
be set to the same number. Unless the MKS-100's
receive MIDI channel is set correctly, the neces-
sary MIDI messages cannot be received, therefore,
the MKS-100 cannot be played properly.
®Push any of the Structure Buttons ®, then the
MIDI Button ®.
MIDI CHANNEL
By rotating the Alpha Dial ®, set the receive
MIDI channel of the MKS-100 to the same
number of the transmit MIDI channel of the
external device.
2. Loading from QD
First of all, load the data from the supplied disk to
the MKS-100's internal memory, and listen to the
sounds.
One side of the disk contains one sound, i.e. two
sounds on one disk. The MKS-100's internal mem-
ory can store up to two disk data which is four dif-
ferent sounds.
Both Aand Bsides of adisk may be used for one
sound.
a. Loading each of the four differ-
ent sounds
®Insert the supplied quick disk #001 "Drum Set"
into the disk drive with the Aside (BD) facing
upward.
d) Push the Enter Button ®.
If the MIDI channel is set correctly, the Note On
signal sent from the transmitter will light up the
MIDI Message Indicator ®on the MKS-100.
When the MKS-100 is set to the Mono mode, set
the lowest MIDI channel to be used (=basic MI-
DI channel), and the following numbers will be au-
tomatically assigned up to the 8channels.
(Please gently hold the sides of the Disk with your
thumb and forefinger, then slowly insert it.)
@Push the Load Button ©.
*The MIDI channel higher than 17 will be igno-
red, therefore cannot receive message.
The MIDI-Guitar Converter is designed to transmit
MIDI signal to each string separately; the MIDI
channel you set (=basic channel) is assigned to the
1st string, that plus on to the 2nd string, that plus
two to the 3rd string, and so on. For instance, if
you set the MIDI channel 2, it is assigned to the
first string, channel 3to the second string, channel
4to the third string and so on up to the channel 7
to the sixth string.
*Usually for loading, the Load Button should be
pushed after inserting the disk. However, if it is
inserted while "READY" is still shown in the
Display quickly after the MKS-100 is switched
on, pushing the Load Button is not necessary.
During loading, the Display will respond with:
Load BASS DRUM
The MIDI channel you have set will be retained in
memory even after the MKS-100 is turned off.
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While the disk drive is running, the disk drive indi-
cator is lit without fail. This is to warn you not to
remove or insert adisl<. That would break the
disk or erase the data.
After a while, the Display will change as shown be-
low.
Loadcomp let e
*
BASS DRUM
Now, four differnt sounds are loaded into the MKS-
100's internal nnemory.
By pressing the Structure Buttons A, B, Cor D, you
can select any of the four sounds. We regard these
A, B, Cand Das locations where the sounds re-
side. Each Bank can retain the sound data of one
second as longest. To make asustained sound,
you may loop the sampled sounds. (See page 41 .)
*The key you play on the keyboard may sound in
ashifted pitch. This is because of the Record-
ing key Number. (See page 36).
This shows that the sound saved on the side A
(BD) of^he disk is loaded to the MKS-100. Also,
the indicator of the Structure Button Ais lit. Now,
you can hear Bass Drum by sending MIDI Note on
message.
(D Make sure that the disk drive indicator is dark,
push the Eject Button ®, remove the QD and
reinsert it into the disk drive with the side B
(SD) facing upward this time.
®Push the Load Button ©.
Likewise, load the C(TOM) and the D(HH) sides of
the "Drum Set" disk.
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b. Structure Buttons
The Structure Buttons A, B, Cand Dare used to select
the corresponding sound of the Banks A, B, Cand D.
These Banks can be recorded or played simultane-
ously or sequencially by using other Structure But-
tons. This is effective for combining two Banks for re-
cording along tone, etc.
1) Structure AB, CD (ABCD)
The Structure AB can be used for joining the Bank A
sound with the Bsound. Likewise, the Structure CD
button joins the Cand D. This is useful for combining
two banks for sampling two second sound. You may
also combine two different samples and play it.
Structure AB ^,
^Bank Av-^ank B-
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Structure CD
-Bank Cv-^ank D-
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The Structure ABCD plays (or records) the Banks A, B,
C, and Dsequencially.
If this Structure ABCD is used for playing the "Drum
Set", the volume of the later sound will be very low.
This is because of the Wave Parameters {explained
later).
2) Structure A/B, C/D
The Structure A/B button plays the Bank Asound
in the lower sound range and the Bank Bsound in
the upper. The C/D button works just like that,
playing each sound separately in the lower and up-
per sound range. The MKS-100 allows you to di-
vide the whole sound range into two sections and
assign different sounds to each range. Split Point is
the dividing line of the two sections.
*The actual Split Point of the "Drum Set" is differ-
ent from the following picture.
Structure A/B
Lower Sound Range
Bank A
Higher Sound Range
-Bank B
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Split Point
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3) Structure AB/CD
The Structure AB/CD button plays the Bank Asound
then the Bsound in the lower section, while the D
sound is followed by the Cin the upper section.
Structure C/D
Lower Sound Range
-Bank C—
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Higher Sound Range
-Bank D-
—
Structure AB/CD
Lower Sound Range
Bank A^Bank B—
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Higher Sound Range
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4) Structure A/B/C/D 5) Note on Sampling Structure
The Structure A/B/C/D button splits the MKS-100
to four sound ranges, and play each Bank sound A,
B, Cand Din the four sections separately.
The QD includes the data of the sampling structure.
When the loading is connpleted, the relevant indica-
tors on the panel will light up to tell you which struc-
ture is used.
Structure A/B/C/D
rBankA--, fBank B-i rBank C-^ rBankO-
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Split Point Split Point Split Point
When the Banks of two different sounds are com-
bined, the pitches or volumes of the two sounds may
differ. This is related with the Wave Parameter ex-
plained later in this manual.
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These Split Structures are specially useful to create
piano sound whose tones subtly vary in higher and
lower notes.
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c. Loading both sides of QD
Some data consists of more than one Bank, there-
fore, saved on both sides of a QD or even on afew
sets of QD's. For instance, "STRINGS" of the
QD#002 "STRINGS &CHORUS" which is structure
A/B, is saved on both sides Aand Bof the QD. That is,
to play this, you should load both sides of the QD.
©Re-insert the QD with the Bside facing upward,
and loading will automatically start.
Load St rings
PROCEDURE
®Make sure that the disk drive indicator is dark,
push the Eject Button ®and take out the QD.
insert the #002 QD with the Aside facing upward,
and push the Load Button ©.
When the both sides of the QD are loaded, the
MKS-100 is ready to play (Play Mode) in the rele-
vant structure.
Strings
In the Play mode, the Display shows the sound name.
Lo ad Strings
When the side Ais loaded, the Display will change to:
change QD
The Display tells you that the data on the side Bis re-
quired.
Make sure that the disk drive indicator is dark,
push the Eject Button ®and take out the QD.
The Display will respond with:
Insert QD
The Banks Cand Dare still empty. You may, if neces-
sary, load the Banks Cand Dor structure C/D. Insert
the relevant QD and push the Load Button ©.
If you notice that you are using awrong disk during
loading. Wait untill the disk drive indicator goes out,
push any ofthe Structure Buttons ®.This will stop
loading and return to the Play mode. Change the disks
and repeat the loading procedure.
About Error
When aset of data {both sides of aQD or even two
QD's) is supposed to be loaded, but you try to load the
data irrelvant to the one loaded before, the Display
will respond with:
Wr ongQD
Take out the disk and insert the appropriate one in a
right direction, and the loading will start.
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d. CancefSing Structure Setting
before Loading
It is possible to load one of the set data (e.g. BankB of
the Structure A/B) to adifferent Bank (e.g. Bank C).
This, however, may cut the sound, because the orig-
inal Structure is ignored in this way.
Push the Structure Button A, B, Cor Dwhere you
wish to load the data, and without releasing it, push
the Load Button ©.
e. Monitoring the QD Data
You can naonitor the contents of the QD; such as
Sound Name or Structure setting.
®Insert the relevant QD.
CD Push the F1 Button ®,then the Load Button
Check QD
^J^ %S^ ^ti* ^j^ 'sLi* '^^ ""^^ ^4^ ^S^
J^ rj^ ^P» •X* "'^* "T^ ^r* '^ 'T^
Sound Name Destination Bank
The Display shows the Sound Name and the Bank
where the sound is to be loaded. Also, the Struc-
ture setting can be seen on the Structure Indicator®
While the above indication is shown in the Display,
the data is not yet loaded.
To load the data you are now monitoring in the Dis-
play, push the Load Button ©.
To monitor other disk, make sure that the disk drive in-
dicator is dark and change the disks. Inserting the disk
will automatically monitor the data.
If you do not want to load the data you have moni-
tored, push any of the Structure Button ®,and the
MKS-100 will return to the Play mode.
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[2] Performance Controlling
Functions
The MKS-IOO features various functions for con-
trolling performance, sucli as pitch bender, vibrato
and auto arpeggio.
1. Editing Performance Parame-
ters
To change the preprogramnned value of each par-
ameter, take the following procedure.
The performance controlling functions can be easily
engaged by using the buttons on the panel. ®Push the Performance Button ©
Most of the performance controlling functions consist
of Performance Parameters, and the effect of the
function can be altered by changing the value of each
parameter.
By using the Forward Button ©and the Back-
ward Button®, call the performance parameter
you wish to edit with the aid of the Display win-
dow.
VIB RATE =64
By rotating the Alpha Dial, change the value of the
parameter.
The number shown at the right of the Display will
change as below.
VIB RATE =65
Rotate
counter
clockwise
Alpha Dial Value changes
Rotate
clockwise
Original Value
If you wish to edit other parameters, repeat the steps
(D and ®.
®Push the Enter Button
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The performance parameters will be always called in
the sequence' as shown below.
Performance
Controlling
Function
Vibrato
Bender
Arpeggio
Velocity Mix
Velocity Switch
Detune
Delay
Trigger Play
Display
VIB RATE
M-VIB DPTH
D-VIB DPTH
D-VIB DLAY
iBEND MODE
(ARP SYNC
ARP RATE
ARP MODE
ARP RANGE
ARP REPEAT
ARP DECAY
V-MXTHRSH
V-SW THRSH
CDTUN MODE
DTUN RANGE
ABEND DEST
lBEND DEST
rDELAY TIME
DELAY LEVL
IKEY OFFSET
TRG G-TIME
Ext Gate Play
Performance
Parameter
Vibrato Rate
Manual Vibrato Depth
Delay Vibrato Depth
Delay Vibrato Delay Time
Bend Mode
Arpeggio Sync Mode
Arpeggio Rate
Arpeggio Mode
Arpeggio Range
Arpeggio Repeat
Arpeggio Decay
Velocity Mix Threshold
Velocity Switch Threshold
Detune Mode
Detune Range
Auto Bend Destination
Pitch Bend Destination
Delay Time
Delay Level
Key Offset
Gate Time
Trigger Play
You can edit the parameters while actually listen-
ing to the sound, but the change cannot be heard
unless you stop playing the MKS-100 once then
play It again.
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