Owner’s manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”(p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES”(p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. All rights reserved.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. 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 other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) ................................................................................................ • 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.
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY....................................................... 2 Contents ................................................................................... 4 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................ 6 Getting Started ......................................................................... 8 Checking the Included Items.............................................................................................. 8 Main Features ................
Contents Settings for Digital Connections .......................................... 26 Sampling Clock Source .......................................................................................... 26 Sampling Frequency............................................................................................... 26 Audio Input Source ................................................................................................ 26 Display Messages ......................................................
IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2), please read and observe the following: • Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation. Power Supply Additional Precautions • 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).
IMPORTANT NOTES • Use a cable 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 information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.
Getting Started Checking the Included Items This product includes the following items in addition to the MMP-2 itself. Check to make sure they are all present and accounted for. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product. • Owner’s manual (this document) • CD-ROM (setup procedures, drivers, editors, etc.
Top and Rear Panels Top Panel 1 2 6 3 4 5 Top and Rear Panels 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1. [METER] Button This changes the meter display. (p. 16) 2. [PATCH] Button This performs Select, Store, and Reset operations for patches. (p. 14) 3. [SYSTEM] Button This accesses Clock, USB, and other functions. (“Sampling Clock Source” (p. 26), “MMP-2 settings” (p. 30)) You can also adjust the contrast of the LCD screen by holding down [SYSTEM] and turning the right Value control. (p. 14) 4.
Top and Rear Panels These adjust the [MIC IN] sensitivity. (p. 17) 10. [PEAK] Indicators These light up when the input level exceeds the set value. (p. 17) 11. [PHANTOM/PHASE/LO-CUT] Buttons These call up the Phantom power switches, plus the Phase, Lo-cut, and Attenuator setting screens. (p. 17) 12. [EDIT CH SELECT] Buttons These specify the channels to manipulate. Pressing them simultaneously links the effect settings for both channels. (“Linking” (p. 28)). 13.
Function Organization and Signal Flow The diagram below shows how the functions are organized, and how the signals flow. Function Organization and Signal Flow fig.e.stract-flow.
Set Up and Basic Operations This chapter introduces the basic functions of the MMP-2 in the following order, which you should follow in getting started with your new unit. Getting Ready to Switch on the Power Switching on the power Global Functions Adjusting the Input Switching off the power Read through this in sequence as you try things out for yourself. Getting Ready to Switch on the Power ■ Making the Connections fig.e.BasicConnect.
Set Up and Basic Operations Connecting the Input Device Set Up and Basic Operations Microphone Input (MIC IN) Use the XLR or phone plug to connect the input device. fig.MicInPin.eps * Microphone input for the unit uses a balanced-type (XLR/TRS) jack which is wired as shown in the figure. Check the wiring of the device you want to connect and make the connection. Depending on the specifications of the input device, the phase of the sound may be inverted, resulting in input that is not correct.
Set Up and Basic Operations Global Functions In this manual, parameter settings are grouped into three categories with the following names. System Parameters These manipulate global settings for the entire MMP-2: CLOCK, FREQ, INPUT, DRIVER, LCDCNT, and PEAK. Input Parameters These manipulate basic settings for the microphone pre-amp: PHANTOM, PHASE, LO-CUT, and ATT.
Set Up and Basic Operations Patch Selection (SELECT) Set Up and Basic Operations The alphabet character shown upper left side of the patch number is showing the status of patch. (U) to be indicated if it is a user patch. (P) to be indicated if it is a preset patch. You cannot customize the preset patch. But it is possible to customize the parameter of preset patch and save as a new user patch. fig.LcdPatchSelect.eps 1. Press the [PATCH] button a number of times, until it lights in green.
Set Up and Basic Operations 4. Re-press [ENTER]. Reset will be executed. Once the reset is completed, system go back to normal screen after indicating “Completed.” on screen. Effect mic modeling equalizer LOW LO-MID HI-MID HIGH Parameter MODEL INPUT OUTPUT PROXFX TIME EQ ATT LOTYPE LOW GAIN Q LMTYPE LO-MID GAIN Q HMTYPE HI-MID GAIN Q HITYPE HIGH GAIN Q Value OFF C3000B SML.D 0 0 ON 0 PEAK 80 0.0 2.00 PEAK 400 0.0 2.00 PEAK 2.00k 0.0 2.00 PEAK 10.0k 0.0 2.
Set Up and Basic Operations Settings for the Analog Inputs ■ Pad Set Up and Basic Operations Pressing either of these switches attenuates the MIC IN input signal by 20 dB. You use these at times such as when devices other than microphones are connected. Press them again to cancel. ■ Sensitivity (SENS) These adjust the input sensitivity. You can perform adjustments within a range of -64 dBu to -16 dBu (within a range of -44 dBu to +4 dBu when PAD is depressed).
Set Up and Basic Operations ■ Phase fig.MicInPin.eps The microphone input jacks for this unit are balanced. The jack wiring is shown in the figure. However, Hot and Cold may be reversed of MMP-2 on some balanced equipment. If such equipment is connected, sound localization may be poor, or the balance of left and right will be disrupted. Furthermore, the left and right channels may cancel each other when stereo input is used. The phase shall be set same as MMP-2 in all channels before the use.
Using Effects Using Effects The effects this unit provides are divided into four groups, which are respectively assigned to the four [EDIT SELECT] buttons [MODEL], [EQ], [DYNAMICS], and [PLUG IN]. The functional algorithms are pre-set according to the types of patches (p. 14). Each patch includes the setting of algorithms. Users cannot control such algorithms. The [EDIT SELECT] button of each effect lights to show that the effect is available in this patch.
Using Effects Modeling Microphone (OUTPUT) This table shows the choices for different microphones or microphone types that the effect will model. SML.D VOC.D LRG.D SML.C LRG.C VNT.C FLAT Ordinary dynamic microphone for musical instruments and vocals. For guitar amps, snare drums, etc. Preferred dynamic microphone for vocals. Features a prominent midrange. For vocals. Dynamic microphone with sustained lower range. For bass drums, tams, etc. Small condenser microphone for musical instruments.
Using Effects Because you can make the settings anywhere within this range, it’s even possible, for instance, to set all four points so they’re stacked at the same location, and create a sharp filter. * A frequency 3 dB lower than the flat portion of the response curve is taken to be the cutoff frequency. Gain (GAIN) This sets the amount by which the volume is to be increased/decreased. You can set a value within a range of ±15.0 dB for each reference frequency.
Using Effects Compressor Type (TYPE) This chooses the type of compressor. “SOLID”: Semiconductor compressor characteristics “TUBE1”...”TUBE4”: Vacuum-tube compressor characteristics Key In Channel (KEY IN) The compressor operates when the input level of the channel specified here exceeds the threshold. You can choose either channel 1 or channel 2. Normally, the same channel is specified, but a different channel may be specified for special uses.
Using Effects ■ Expander This lowers or suppresses, at a constant ratio, low-volume sounds that do not reach the threshold. It is effective for low-volume noise. Expander OFF/ON (EXP) This is the On/Off switch for the expander effect. Using Effects Key In Channel (KEY IN) The expander cuts off when the input level of the channel specified here exceeds the threshold. You can choose either channel 1 or channel 2.
Using Effects Enhance Level (ENHLEV) This is to set the level to increase. The level can be set from 0.0 dB to 12.0 dB. This is not available for de-esser. De-esser Rejection Level (DESREJ) This is to set the level to decrease. The level can be set from -24.0 dB to 0.0 dB. This is not available for enhancer. Plug-in Effect Pre-amp Modeling is assigned to [PLUG IN] by default. You can also add effect algorithms through the USB connection.
Using Effects Bright This parameter adjusts the brightness of the input sound by changing the high frequency content's balance. Brightness Frequency (BRT F) This sets the lower limit of this parameter. The sound components that are of a higher frequency than this parameter will be adjusted. You can set a value from 1.00k Hz to 20.0k Hz. Using Effects Brightness Gain (BRT G) This parameter adjusts the brightness of the signal above the value set with the Brightness Frequency parameter.
Settings for Digital Connections When you change the digital-connection settings, sound may stop momentarily until the new settings are in place. ■ Sampling Clock Source Select the source of sampling clock. fig.LcdClock.eps 1. Press the [SYSTEM] button several times to display “CLOCK.” The button lights up in green. 2. Turn the left Value control to make the selection. “INT”: Uses the internal clock. “DIGI”: Synchronizes with the clock signal from [DIGITAL IN].
Examples of Use This section shows some examples of how you can use the MMP-2. * Before hooking up or turning on any equipment, make sure the volume on all devices is turned down. Examples of Use Analog Input to Analog Output The microphone input is output from the MMP-2 as an analog signal and sent to a recording device or a mixer. fig.e.mic-MMP2-a-VS1824.eps 1. Connect the microphone to [MIC IN]. 2. Connect the destination device to [LINE OUT]. 3.
Other Features ■ Channel Linking This interlinks the effect parameters for the two channels. You can use it with stereo recording or other applications. Input parameters are not linked. Linking Hold down the [EDIT CH SELECT] button for channel 1 and press the [EDIT CH SELECT] button for channel 2. Both [EDIT CH SELECT] buttons light up, showing that linking is in effect. Canceling Linking Press either one of the [EDIT CH SELECT] buttons to cancel the link.
Other Features 2. Press [PAGE] button several times to display “RECOVER” on screen. 3. Operate external devices like computer to start sending/receiving signal. ■ Route Select one of the following routings from input to output. Take “NORM” as a normal rule. Press the [SYSTEM] button several times to display “ROUTE.” The button lights up in orange. 2. Turn the right Value control to make the selection. “NORM”: The normal routing. “P IN”: “P OUT”: Other Features 1.
Use of computer and setup You can add effect algorithms via a USB connection. You can also use a computer editor to easily and intuitively change the equalizer and dynamics parameters. What’s more, you can also exchange MIDI signals with the computer. For more details and descriptions of this operation, please read “ReadMe” on the included CD-ROM. Both Mac OS and Windows are supported. The system requirements are as follows.
Use of computer and setup OMS or FreeMIDI is a driver to let MacOS to communicate with external devices on MIDI protocol. USB-MIDI driver is the driver that makes the communication on OMS or FreeMIDI through USB possible. You can download OMS from the Web site of Opcode Systems, Inc. You can download FreeMIDI from the Web site of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc. Windows Me / 98 Use the following procedure to install the MMP-2 driver. * Disconnect the MMP-2 from your computer before starting up Windows.
Use of computer and setup 7. Use the USB cable to connect the MMP-2 to your computer. As appropriate, switch the USB select switch to either the front or the rear position. fig.02-01.e MMP-2 USB connector USB cable 8. Turn on the power of the MMP-2. * After you have made connections correctly, you must turn on the power in this step. If you fail to observe the correct sequence, the system may malfunction.
Use of computer and setup * If you wish to use the MMP-2 at the same time as another USB device connected to your computer, disconnect the other USB device from the USB connector before installing the MMP-2 driver. If another USB device is connected to your computer when you install the MMP-2 driver, the MMP-2 driver may not be installed correctly.
Use of computer and setup fig.003 8. From the Windows Start menu, select “Run.” fig.004 9. In the “Open” field of the dialog box that appears, enter “Q:\Driver\Win2000\Setupinf.exe” and click [OK]. * Enter the drive name Q: appropriate for the drive name of your CD-ROM drive. * To check the drive name of your CD-ROM drive, double-click the My Computer icon. Q:\Driver\Win2000\SETUPINF.EXE 10. The SETUPINF dialog box will appear, and the display will indicate “Ready to install the driver.
Use of computer and setup fig.01-05 14. The “Files Needed” dialog box will appear. In the “Copy files from” area, input “Q:\Driver\Win2000” and click the “OK” button. Installation will be completed. 7 Roland MMP-2 * Change the drive name Q: to match the drive name of your CDROM drive. For example if your CD-ROM drive is named D:, you would input “D:\Driver\Win2000”. Q:\Driver\Win2000 fig.01-06 15. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear.
Use of computer and setup fig.e.OmsDriverEInstallIcon.eps 1. In the “MMP-2 Driver E” folder of the CD-ROM, double-click the “MMP-2 OMS Driver-E Installer” icon. fig.e.OmsDriverEInstaller.eps 2. Make sure that OMS is already installed in the location where the driver will be installed, and click [Install]. fig.e.QuitRunningApplicatio.eps 3. If the following message appears, click [Continue] and all other currently-running applications will be exited, and installation will continue. fig.e.
Use of computer and setup fig.OmsAppleTalk.eps 4. If the “Apple Talk” dialog box appears, click [Turn It Off]. Then, in the dialog box that appears next, click [OK]. fig.OmsCreateNewStudioSetup.eps 5. The “Create a New Studio setup” dialog box will appear. Click [OK]. * If the “Create a New Studio setup” dialog box does not appear, click [New Studio setup] in the [File] menu. * If an error dialog box is displayed during the setup, make the OMS settings once again. Use of computer and setup fig.
Use of computer and setup fig.OmsMidiDeviceSetup.eps 8. Verify that the MMP-2 is listed in the OMS MIDI device setting dialog box, then click [OK]. 9. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to save the settings file. Input the desired filename, and click [Save]. fig.OmsMyStudioSetup.eps 10. A settings window like the one shown at right will appear.
Use of computer and setup fig.e.FmDriverEInstaller.eps 2. Click [Install]. If the dialog box that all other currently-running applications will be exited appears, click [Continue]. fig.e.QuitRunningApplicatio.eps 3. If the following message appears, click [Continue] and all other currently-running applications will be exited, and installation will continue. Use of computer and setup fig.e.InstallSuccessRestart.eps 4. When installation is completed, the following dialog box will appear.
Use of computer and setup fig.WelcomeToFreeMidi.eps 4. The first time FreeMIDI is started up, a “Welcome to FreeMIDI!” dialog box will appear. Click [Continue]. If this is the second or later time, select “FreeMIDI Preferences” from the File menu. fig.FreeMidiPreferences.eps 5. In the “FreeMIDI Preferences” dialog box, check “MMP-2 Port” which is located below MMP-2 Driver in MIDI Configuration, and click [OK].
Use of computer and setup fig.FreeMidiConfiguration.eps 9. A setting window like the following will appear. Change “MMP-2, MMP-2 Port” to different name like “MMP-2 interface”. Change “Device1” to different name like “MMP-2”. * If the name is same, it may be possible for some MIDI application to confuse the name of interface or connected equipment. * This is one example of a setting window. The window that appears will depend on your setup. 10. From the File menu, select [Save], and save your settings.
Trouble Shooting If the unit doesn’t work the way you think it should, check the items shown in the following table before you assume that there is a malfunction. If the cause of the problem is still unclear, contact your retailer or Roland Corporation’s Customer Service Center. For other computer-related problems, please read “ReadMe” on the included CD-ROM. Symptom Nothing appears on the LCD screen. No sound. Cause The display contrast is too dark or too light. The volume is turned down.
Trouble Shooting about Computer * Please read the “ReadMe” file in the MMP-2 Driver & Software CD-ROM. You can get any additional information not written in the owner’s manual from the “ReadMe” file. Windows Users...... p.43 Macintosh Users .... p.44 Windows users USB connections cannot be made correctly. ◆Has the MMP-2 been recognized? Disconnect the USB cables, and then re-connect them. It is possible that the computer has failed to recognize or initialize the MMP-2.
Trouble Shooting about Computer My computer hangs up when I open a MIDI file This problem can occur if the USB waveform of your computer does not sufficiently meet the standards. In this case, the problem may be solved if you connect the MMP-2 via a USB hub (USB hub containing a power supply). Windows 98 / Me users The latest information is provided in the “Troubleshooting” section of the file Readme_e.htm, located in the Driver\WinMe_98 folder of the CD-ROM. Please refer to the appropriate section.
Trouble Shooting about Computer Cannot make USB connections correctly ◆Was the MMP-2 recognized? Disconnect the USB cable, and then re-connect it. If another USB device is connected, try connecting only the MMP-2. It is possible that the computer did not correctly recognize or initialize the MMP-2. Leave the USB cable connected to the MMP-2, and restart your Macintosh. If the connection is still not achieved, exit your Macintosh and turn off the power of the computer.
MIDI Implementation Model: MMP-2 Version: 1.00 TRANSMITTED DATA AND REGOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA The Roland system exclusive messages use device IDs to specify multiple MMP-2 units. The MMP-2 sends system exclusive messages with the device ID set with “MIDI Device ID(*1)”, and receives the system exclusive messages whose device ID is same as its device ID and 7FH. (*1) See “Data Transfer Address Map” (p. 47) section.
MIDI Implementation ●Input Parameters ❍Data Set (DT1) Status F0H Data Bytes 41H,Dev,00H,4EH,12H,aaH,bbH,ccH,ddH, ..., eeH,Sum Byte F0H 41H Dev 00H 4EH 12H aaH bbH ccH ddH : eeH Sum F7H Description Status of System Exclusive Message Manufacturer ID (Roland) Device ID Model ID (MMP-2) Command ID (DT1) Address MSB Address MID Address LSB Data : Data Check Sum EOX (End of System Exclusive Message) Status F7H ❍The message is received under the following condition.
MIDI Implementation |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 32 | 01 — 79 | EQ 1: Low EQ Frequency 20 — 20.0kHz | |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 33 | 22 — 5E | EQ 1: Low EQ Gain (0dB:40H) —15,,,+15dB | |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 34 | 1E — 60 | EQ 1: Low EQ Q 0.36,,,16.
MIDI Implementation |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 68 | 10 — 70 | DYN 1: COMP Level (0dB:40H) —24 — +24dB | |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 69 | 00 — 01 | DYN 1: COMP Autogain OFF,ON | |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 6A | 00 — 01 | DYN 1: EXP SW OFF,ON | |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 6B | 00 — 01 | DYN 1: EXP KEYIN
MIDI Implementation ❍Response 40 Complete (No Error) +————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————+ | Start | | | | Address | Data | Contents and Remarks | |==========+=========+===================================================| | 00 05 00 | 40 | Complete (No Error) | |——————————+—————————+———————————————————————————————————————————————————| ❍Response 41 Error +————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————+ | Start | | | | Address | Data | Conte
MIDI Implementation | 48H — | 400 || 58H — | 1000 || 68H — | 2500 || 78H — | 6300 | | 49H — | 422 || 59H — | 1060 || 69H | 2660 || 79H — | 6700 | | 4AH — | 450 || 5AH — | 1120 || 6AH — | 2800 || 7AH — | 7100 | | 4BH — | 473 || 5BH — | 1200 || 6BH — | 3000 || 7BH — | 7500 | | 4CH — | 500 || 5CH — | 1250 || 6CH — | 3150 || 7CH — | 8000 | | 4DH — | 530 || 5DH — | 1330 || 6DH — | 3350 || 7DH — | —— | | 4EH — | 560 || 5EH — | 1400 || 6EH — | 3550 || 7EH — | —— | | 4FH — | 600 || 5FH — | 1500 || 6FH — | 3760 ||
MIDI Implementation MIC MODELING PREAMP Date : Jan. 1, 2002 MIDI Implementation Chart Model MMP-2 Transmitted Function... Recognized Basic Channel Default Changed 16 X 16 X Mode Default Messages Altered Mode 3 X X Mode 3 X X X X X X Note Number : True Voice Version : 1.
Specifications Analog Input Connector: XLR-3-31 type (balanced) 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced) Input Impedance: 40k Ω Phantom Power: DC 48 V and 7m A when the output is shorted PAD: 20 dB pad Maximum Input Level: + 2 dBu (PAD off) +22 dBu (PAD on) Nominal Input Level: -64 dBu – +4 dBu Equivalent Input Noise: -132 dBu (IHF-A typ.
Index Symbols E +48V .......................................................................................... 17 EDIT CH SELECT ................................................................... 16 Effect Parameters .................................................................... 14 Initializing ........................................................................... 29 Effects ........................................................................................ 19 ENH ......................
Index L R LCDCNT .................................................................................. LEVEL ....................................................................................... Line Output .............................................................................. Load patch from computer .................................................... LO-CUT .................................................................................... LO-MID ...............................................
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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
The lightning flash 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 to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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About the Phantom Power of the MMP-2 Limitations and Conditions of Condenser Microphone The phantom power source of MMP-2 can drive Condenser Microphones with electrical specification 6.0mA or lower at 48V. Microphones that require more ampere is not supported. Please use phantom power supply devices separately. Please see owner's manual of microphones regarding specification or conditions of use. About Input Jacks Phantom power is not supplied to 1/4 inch TRS phone jacks.