Roland MT-32 User manual

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Please read the. separate volume "MIDI", before: reading this owners.manual.
Copyright ©1987 by ROLAND CORPORATION
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S^I^P^^^^^R^^^^F Thank you for purchasing the Roland MT-32 Multi -Timbre Sound
B|S|%Jp|»^^^S^^^^^^ Module.
^^^^l^^^ftS^^^^^y ~^eMT"32 ^U"V conforms to Musical Instrument Digital Interface
^^^^^^^^^^^^^y (MIDI) standards, which define data exchange between electronic
'^^^^^^^^Ps^S' musical instruments and devices.
^^HHBiHHF The MT-32 operates in conjunction with the Roland Piano, piano
recorder, digital sequencer, and other MIDI-compatible sound
sources.
Study this Owner's Manual and keep it handy so that the MT-32
can provide you with many years of musical enjoyment.
CONTENTS
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 4
Power Supply 4
Connection 4
Power-on Procedure 4
Installation 5
Cleaning 5
Cautions .5
1. FEATURES AND USE '.'.'/.'.'. &
2. USING THE MT-32 WITH ROLAND SOFTWARE 8
3. USING THE MT-32 WITH ORIGINAL DATA in
ROM PLAY 27
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS ''2B

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DESCRIPTION
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PART buttons
SOUND GROUP button
VOLUME button
SELECT/VOLUME knob
—MASTER VOLUME button
SOUND button
ID! MESSAGE indicator
Display (LCD)

IIDI THRU connector
II Dl OUT connector
ID! !N connector
IHEADPHONE jack
OUTPUT jacks
POWER ON/OFF button

MAINTENANCE
POWER SUPPLY
OBe sure to use the AC adapter that comes with the MT-32. Use
of anon-standard adapter could lead to errors and breakdowns.
OFor use in aregion where voltage requirements are different,
consult with your nearest Roland sales representative about the
ACB-100, ACB-120, ACB-220, or ACB-240 AC adapter.
oDo not use the MT-32 on the same power outlet as amotor,
dimmer, or any other equipment that generates noise or con-
sumes alarge amount of power.
OConnect the AC adapter to the MT-32's DC IN jack before
inserting the power plug in the power outlet.
OMake sure that the MT-32 is turned off before connecting the
AC adapter to the power outlet.
OWhen disconnecting the AC adapter from the power outlet, be
sure to pull the power plug itself and not the power cord, to
avoid damaged and short-circuiting.
OAvoid damaging the power cord.
OIf the MT-32 is not being used for aprolonged period, dis-
connect the AC adapter from the power outlet.
CONNECTION
oMake sure that ail switches are off before setting up or changing
equipment connections.
POWER-ON PROCEDURE
OThe MT-32 may not operate correctly if you turn it on
immediately after a shutdown or connect it to apower outlet
with the POWER switch on. If this happens, turn the POWER
switch off, then turn it back on several seconds later.
oSet amplifier volume to when turning the power on and off.
Too high avolume level will result in an overload, which can
damage the speakers.
4

INSTALLATION
OTo prevent adverse effects, protect your MT-32 from :
•Direct sunlight
•Temperature and humidity extremes (heaters, etc.)
•Dust
•Vibration
ODo not place the MT-32 near aneon tube, fluorescent lamp,
television set, cathode-ray tube, or other such equipment that
could cause noise interference or errors.
CLEANING
OFor daily care, wipe the casing with adry, soft cloth.
OIf the casing is stained, use acloth slightly dampened with
water.
OTo remove stubborn stains, clean the casing with acloth coated
with aneutral detergent, then wipe it dry with asoft cloth.
oNever use paint thinners, benzine, or other organic solvents
which could damage the casing.
CAUTIONS
OAdjust volume control to alevel that will not disturb the
neighborhood, especially at night when sounds can travel over
along distance.
ODo not allow fluid or foreign matter, such as water, beverages,
coins, and wires, to enter the MT-32.
ODo not examine or modify the interna! components or circuitry.
Electrical shocks or damage may result.
oDo not subject the MT-32 to asevere impact, nor move it while
the power is on.
oIf the MT-32 fails to operate correctly, turn off immediately
and contact your nearest Roland service representative.

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3FEATURES iThe MT-32 multi-timbre sound module contains asound source
capable of supplying eight independent parts and thirty rhythm
sounds.
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The MT-32 incorporates a128-timbre sound library that lets you
select sounds for any of the non-rhythm parts.
The sound source block allows you to piay up to thirty-two notes
for the eight parts simultaneously, each of which may consist of
any number of notes within the upper limit. (The exact voicing
capacity allowed, however, varies with the timbres you select. See
page 22 for details.)
The MT-32 works in conjunction with aMID! keyboard, sequencer
{a device that stores musical data for playback at the desired
timing), and other instruments that generate MIDI data.
The MT-32 applications are roughly broken down into the follow-
ing two categories. See the corresponding section for afull ex-
planation.
(1) Using the MT-32 with the Roland Piano, the Roland PR-100
Digital Sequencer, and Roland PR-100 Pre-Recorded Software
-+ See Section [2] "USING THE MT-32 WITH ROLAND
PR-100 PRE-RECORDED SOFTWARE" {page 8).
(2) Using the MT-32 with asequencer loaded with your own data
-+ See Section [33 "USING THE MT-32 WITH ORIGINAL
DATA" (page 10},
7

When using the MT-32 with the Roland Piano, Roland PR-100
Digital Sequencer, and Roland PR-100 Software, connect the
instruments as shown beiow:
DIGITAL
SEQUENCER MT-32 MULTI-TIMBRE
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MIDI
IN
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ROLAND PIANO
When connections are complete, turn on the piano, MT-32, then
the PR-100. Follow the instructions given in the PR-100 and
software manuals.
*Set SOFT THRU ON on the sequencer, and set LOCAL OFF
l-+- ":" position) on the Roland Piano.
*To send MT-32 output to the built-in speaker of the Roland
Piano, set the Roland Piano input level switch to the high
position.
Even when headphones are connected to the Headphone Jack on
the MT-32, signal is still output from the output jacks.

The following two steps are all that is required to set up the
MT-32:
•MASTER VOLUME
Set the overall volume level of the MT-32.
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(1) Press the MASTER VOLUME button, (2)
then adjust with the SELECT/VOLUME control.
*If the sound is distorted, lower the volume.
If the reading on the display remains unchanged when the
SELECT/VOLUME knob is turned, turn the knob counterclock-
wise until the volume number in the display begins to change,
then readjust.
{To prevent any sudden change in output level, the SELECT/
VOLUME control must be turned to the position of output level
as shown in the display before any adjustment can be made.)
•REVERB MODE
Select the reverb mode as necessary for the master output from the
MT-32.
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(1) While holding down the MASTER VOLUME
button and (2) press the VOLUME button, then
{3) turn the SELECT/VOLUME control to adjust
the reverb depth mode.
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'The reverb -mode will not effect any part which the Reverb has
been disabled by software.
More functions are available to the user, but they may not pro-
vide noticeable effects if the MT-32 is controlled by software.
The software overrides user-defined settings when there is a
parameter conflict.

Working knowledge of MiDI implementation is necessary if you
intend to compile your own sequencer data to play on the MT-32.
Study the separate volume "What Is MIDI" before starting.
Connect the equipment as shown below:
DIGITAL
SEQUENCER MT-32 MULTI-TIMBRE SOUND MODULE
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Audio system
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TH RU port, use the following connection:
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*Always turn on the piano, MT-32 before turning on the sequencer.
*Even when headphones are connected to the Headphone Jack on
the MT-32, signal is still output from the output jacks.
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Not all of the MT-32 features are available unless the sequencer
used is capable of generating data that allows access to such
functions. Essential requirements are that either (1) the keyboard
for compiling data or (2) the sequencer alone allows you to
produce data compatible with the MT-32.
In short, the exact functions that the MT-32 provides vary with the
performance of the sequencer and the keyboard you are going to
use.
The sections that follow explain how the MT-32 responds to data
from aMIDI source. For the data specifications and data exchange
procedures, refer to the manuals for the sequencer and keyboard.
*Set SOFT THRU ON on the sequencer, and set LOCAL OFF
(_*-":" position) on the Roland Piano.
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Page
1. Built-in Functions 12
2. User-accessible Functions 15
3. Functions Accessible with an External MIDI Message ..20
a. Program Change and Control Change 20
b. MIDI System Exclusive Messages 21
(1) Overall Control for the MT-32 Functions 22
(2) Control over Parts 1to 823
(3) Writing User Patches to Memory 24
{4} Timbre Control 25
(5} Writing Timbre Data to Memory 26
(6) Rhythm Part Control 26
(7) Data Transfer 26
1. BUILT-IN FUNCTIONS
This section explains the MT-32's built-in functions.
•MIDI CHANNELS
The following is the default channel configuration for the nine
parts. The MT-32 checks the channels used to compile data when
determining the parts it will play.
Part 12345678Rhythm
Channel 2 3 45678 9 10
The channel configuration can be switched to the following;
Part 123 4 5678Rhythm
Channel 1234567810
PROCEDURE
Press PART button 5while holding down the MASTER VOLUME
button, then press PART button 1.
*The rhythm setting (Channel 10) remains unchanged.
12

Following is alist of Rhythm instrument voices contained in the MT-32 with the note number assigned
to each voice.
1(76)
(75) Ciaves
(74)
(73) Quijada
^(72) Smba Whis L
(71) Smba Whis S
(70) Maracas
(69) Cabasa
(68) Low Agogo (67) High Agogo
(66) Low Timbaie
(65) High Timbaie
](64) Low Conga
(63) High Conga (62) Mt High Conga
(61) Low Bongo (60) High Bongo
{59}
(58)
(57)
(56) Cowbell
(55)
(54) Tambourine
(53)
(52)
(51) RideCym (50) Acou Hi Tom
(49) Crash Cym (48) Acou Hi Tom
(47) Acou Mid Tom
(46) Open Hi Hat 1
(45) Acou Mid Tom
(44) Open Hi Hat 2
(43) Acou Low Tom
(42) Clsd Hi Hat
(41) Acou Low Tom
(40) ElecSD
(39) Hand Clap
(38) Acou SD
(37) Rim Shot (36) Acou BD
(35) Acou BD
The numbers in (}are the Key numbers.
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»STEREO BALANCE IN THE PHYTHM PART
(Stereo balance)
Acou BD |.
Acou SD •Rim Shot
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Acou Mid Tomi
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•Open Hi Hat 2
•Open Hi Hat 1
•Crash Cym Acou Hi Tom
Cowbel
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High Conga
Low Conga #
Ciaves •
Cabasa
Smba Whis S
Smba Whis L•
Quijada
High Timbale
Low Bongo
#Low Timbaie
Maracas
(High Bongo
High Agogo
Low Agogo
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2. USER-ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONS
This section explains the functions that are accessible to the player
using the MT-32's control panel.
OVERALL FUNCTIONS
•MASTER VOLUME
This function determines the overall output level from the MT-32.
PROCEDURE
Press the MASTER VOLUME button, then adjust with the
SELECT/VOLUME control.
Adjustable range: (min volume) to 100 (max volume)
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The part currently played continues flashing.
*If the sound is distored, lower the volume.
*lf the reading on the display remains unchanged when the
SELECT/VOLUME control is turned, turn the control counter-
clockwise until the volume number in the display begins to
change, then readjust.
(To prevent any sudden change in output level, the SELECT/
VOLUME control must be turned to the position of output level
as shown in the display before any adjustment can be made.)
This function changes the unit number, which identifies the MT-32
receiving aSystem Exclusive messaged/The: unit number shbuldihqt
be changed in; regular MT-32 applications.
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:VO^UME^buttbhvMen:nurn" the SELECT/VOLUME control to
change the unit number. .;
Adjustable range: 1to 32 '.-..
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•MASTER TUNING
This function adjusts the pitch of the overall output from the
MT-32. It is used to tune the MT-32 to the other instruments.
PROCEDURE
Press the SOUND GROUP button while holding down the
MASTER VOLUME button, then turn the SELECT/VOLUME
control to adjust the master tuning.
Adjustable range:
427.5 to 452.6 Hz (Standard pitch; A=442 Hz)
Mast- er Tune -'442. 8H2
•REVERB MODE
Select the reverb mode as necessary for the overall output from the
MT-32.
PROCEDURE
Press the SOUND GROUP button while holding down the
MASTER VOLUME button, then turn the SELECT/VOLUME
control to adjust the reverb mode.
Adjustable range: —10
16

MIDI MESSAGE
MIDI IN MT-32
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Module (A) sends excess data
from its MIDI OUT port to
module (B) for remote output.
•OVERFLOW ASSIGN
This function allows the MT-32 to generate MID! notes beyond its
capacity and send the excess out of the MIDI OUT port to the
input of an additional external MIDI instrument.
PROCEDURE
Press PART button 4while holding down the MASTER VOLUME
button, then press PART button 1.
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"This function remains in effect until you turn off the MT-32.
•ALL RESET
This function resets all the- current settings and initialized the MT-
32 to the power-on defaults. It is useful when asound remains on
after you have stopped playing MIDI data part way through.
PROCEDURE
Press PART button RHYTHM while holding down the MASTER
VOLUME button, then press PART button 1.
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*lf you press one of PART buttons between 2and 5instead of
PART button 1, the MT-32 will reset all settings except for the
patch memory and rhythm setup functions.
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PART FUNCTIONS
•TIMBRE SETUP
The MT-32 comes with an internal 128-timbre data library that lets
you select sounds for any of the non-rhythm parts.
-* Refer to the separate volume "Sound List" for afull descrip-
tion of the timbres.
The 128 timbres are classified into separate sound groups, each
containing from four to eleven timbres.
PROCEDURE
(1) Press the PART button that corresponds to the part for which
you wish to select the timbre. (You can select parts 6, 7, 8, by
pressing part switches 1, 2, 3while pressing MASTER
VOLUME switch.}
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you desire with the SELECT/VOLUME control.
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