Music Keyboard Owner's Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “Using the unit safely” (p. 3) and

“Important notes” (p. 5). 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, this owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The

manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Conventions Used in This Manual

Operating buttons are enclosed by square brackets [ ]; e.g., [ENTER].

Reference pages are indicated by (p. **).

The following symbols are used.

This indicates an important note; be sure to read it.

This indicates a memo regarding the setting or function; read it as desired.

This indicates a useful hint for operation; read it as necessary.

This indicates information for your reference; read it as necessary.

This indicates an explanation of a term; read it as necessary.

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by

the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the

system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always

match what appears in the manual.

Owner’s Manual

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Summary of content (112 pages)

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Prelude_e.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Owner’s Manual 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “Using the unit safely” (p. 3) and “Important notes” (p. 5). 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, this owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
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Prelude_e.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM For the U.K.
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Prelude_PL.fm Page 3 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 4:19 PM Using the unit safely About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols The symbol 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.
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Prelude_PL.fm Page 4 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 4:19 PM 011 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. 101b • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. ................................................................................................................................. 101c • ...............................
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Prelude_e.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Important notes In addition to the items listed under “Using the unit safely” (p. 3), please read and observe the following: Power Supply Repairs and Data • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.
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Prelude_e.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Important notes • • • • • Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong impact. • Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in locations such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage temperature: 0–50 degrees C) • Do not allow USB memory to become wet. • Do not disassemble or modify USB memory. When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with the USB memory connector and insert it without using excessive force.
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Prelude_e.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Main Features The Ideal Music Keyboard for Entertainment High-quality sounds ● The latest sounds generated by a top-level sound generator with 128-voice polyphony ● High-quality localized sounds Three backing functions that assist your performances ● High-quality Music Style engine with the latest Styles ❍ Four variations each for Intro, Main, and Ending. ❍ Included “StyleConverter” software lets you create Styles on your computer.
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Prelude_e.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Contents Using the unit safely ..........................3 Changing the Key Touch ([KEY TOUCH]) .... 21 Important notes .................................5 Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps (OCTAVE Buttons) .................................... 21 Main Features....................................7 Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back (TRANSPOSE) ....................... 21 Panel Descriptions............................
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Prelude_e.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM USB Memory Player (SMF/Audio File Player)............................ 30 Playing Back SMF/Audio Files ............................. 30 USB Memory Player Screens ................................ 31 Song Playback ([USB MEMORY PLAYER]).............. 31 Selecting a playlist and playing it............................... 31 System Settings ............................... 45 How to Make System Settings ([MENU]) ..... 45 System Parameters .................
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Prelude_e.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1. VOLUME knob This knob controls the volume of the entire Prelude. Beware of excessive levels as they may cause the speakers to distort for some sounds. 1 2. Pitch Bend/Modulation lever You can raise or lower the pitch by moving this lever to the left or right. Push the lever away from yourself to apply modulation (normally vibrato) to the sound (p. 36). 2 3.
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Prelude_e.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Panel Descriptions 16 17 19 20 23 21 22 24 25 27 28 26 30 31 29 32 33 18 34 16. VALUE dial Use this to edit the value of the parameters (settings) in the screen. 26. V-LINK button Switching this on lets you control external V-LINK compatible video equipment (p. 50). EDIT section 27. OCTAVE buttons Use these buttons to raise or lower the pitch of the keyboard in one-octave steps (p. 21). 17.
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Prelude_e.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. LCD CONTRAST knob Adjusts the display’s contrast (p. 16). 2. MIDI OUT/IN connectors Connect MIDI devices to these connectors (p. 42). 3. CONTROL PEDAL jack Connect a separately available pedal switch (Roland DP Series), a separately available foot switch (BOSS FS-5U) or a separately available expression pedal (Roland EV-5) to this jack (p. 15, p. 36). 4.
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Prelude_e.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction About the Prelude About Memory What is a Performance? (p. 36) Performance settings are stored in what is referred to as A “Performance” is a group of settings that specifies the Tone memory. There are three kind of memory: temporary, and Style, the keyboard mode, and various other parameters. rewritable, and non-rewritable. fig.Memory-Flow.eps What is a Tone? (p.
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Prelude_e.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction Non-Rewritable memory Preset memory Making Connections Data in Preset memory cannot be rewritten. However, you can call up settings from preset Performances into the temporary area, modify them and then store the modified data in rewritable memory. USB memory You can back up your settings to USB memory in the following units of data. (p.
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Prelude_e.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction fig.codef.eps Cord hook Prelude rear panel Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. Connecting an audio player to the EXT INPUT jack Connecting External Equipment You can connect an MP3 player or other audio device to the Prelude’s EXT INPUT jack, and listen to the playback.
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Prelude_e.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction Adjusting the Display Contrast ([LCD CONTRAST] knob) Main Screen The following screen, which appears after you turn on the power, is called the “Main screen.” This screen will be shown most of the time you’re performing with the Prelude. 1. Turn the [LCD CONTRAST] knob on the rear panel. (1) (5) (2) Basic Operation (6) (3) Changing a Value 1.
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Prelude_e.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction 4. Press [ENTER] to execute the Factory Reset. Listening to the Demo Songs 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ][ If you press [EXIT] instead, you’re returned to the previous screen and no Factory Reset takes place. 5. Turn the power off and then on again. ] to select “Demo Play” then press [ENTER]. 3.
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Prelude_e.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Introduction Input settings for the EXT INPUT jack Here you can specify whether the sound from the EXT INPUT jack (p. 15) will be used. You can also specify whether the Center Cancel function will be applied to the sound from the EXT INPUT jack. When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the EXT INPUT sockets may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
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Keyboard_e.fm Page 19 Monday, January 19, 2009 3:53 PM Keyboard Mode Functions Playing Sounds from the Keyboard (Keyboard Mode) Using Split Mode ([SPLIT]) Such a division of the keyboard into right- and left-hand sections is called a “Split,” and the key where the division Immediately after you turn on the power, the Prelude will be in a state where you can use the entire keyboard to play a piano sound. The Prelude’s keyboard can operate in one of the following three modes.
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Prelude_e.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Keyboard Mode Functions 3. To exit Dual mode, press [DUAL] once again so its light goes out. Selecting a Tone ([TONE]) The Prelude contains more than 1000 different Tones. You can use these Tones in the three keyboard modes (Single, Split, Dual). In Split mode or Dual mode, you can use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the Tone number of the Upper Tone or Lower Tone, and select a different Tone for each.
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Prelude_e.book Page 21 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Keyboard Mode Functions Parameter Explanation Value F# Key Scale F# -64–+63 G Key Scale G -64–+63 G# Key Scale G# -64–+63 A Key Scale A -64–+63 Bb Key Scale Bb -64–+63 B Key Scale B -64–+63 3. When you’ve finished making settings, press [EXIT] once to close the window. Changing the Key Touch ([KEY TOUCH]) Parameter Value Value Explanation Specifies the volume value used when “Curve” is set to “FIXED.” 1–127 3.
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Prelude_e.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Keyboard Mode Functions Parameter Explanation Value KBD Trans The sound of the keyboard will be transposed. OFF, ON The transposed pitch (–5~+6 semitones) F#, G, G#, A, Bb, B, C, C#, D, Eb, E, F C→ 3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Main screen. 4. To turn the Melody Intelligence off, press [MELODY INTELL] so its light goes out. Using the Metronome It’s convenient to use the metronome when you’re practicing a new song. 1. Press [MENU].
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Prelude_e.book Page 23 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions Selecting the Backing Types (Style/Song/USB Memory Player) The Prelude allows you to use the following three types of Adjusting the Tempo ([TAP TEMPO]) You can’t adjust the tempo of audio data. musical backing. To switch the backing type, use BACKING TYPE [STYLE], [SONG] and [USB MEMORY PLAYER]. [STYLE] (p. 24) This backing uses the Music Styles.
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Prelude_e.book Page 24 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions Style (Playing with an Accompaniment) Changing the Variations You can press the VARIATION buttons to change the type of ensemble that will play the backing. The button you press flashes until the new pattern is used (after Playing Back a Style ([STYLE]) which the button lights steadily.) VARIATION [1] produces the simplest arrangement, and VARIATION [4] produces the most florid. 1. Press [STYLE] so the button is lit.
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Prelude_e.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions Parameter Value Explanation LEVEL 0–127 Adjusts the volume of the Part. MUTE OFF, ON Specifies whether the sound will be muted (ON) or heard (OFF). SOLO OFF, ON Specifies whether this Part alone will be heard by itself (ON) or not (OFF). 3. To exit the PERFORM MIXER screen, press [EXIT] or press [PART VIEW] so its light is turned off.
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Prelude_e.book Page 26 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions 6. Press [ENTER] to delete the Style(s). If you press [EXIT], you’re returned to the previous screen without deleting the Style(s). Song Recording a New Song ([SONG REC]) Back up User Style (Exporting to USB memory) You can use the 16-track recorder of the Prelude to record For details, refer to “Saving User Data to USB Memory You can record your keyboard performance while listening to (Backup)” (p. 48).
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Prelude_e.book Page 27 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions Even without pressing [ ], recording starts when you play on the keyboard… (1) if the [SYNC START] button is lit, or… (2) if you start playing using the Upper or Lower part while the “Count-In” parameter is set to “WAIT NOTE” (p. 28). 4. Perform. 5. Press [ ] to stop recording. MFX (p. 40) will apply only to the realtime performance of the Part (Upper Part or Lower Part) you play by hand.
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Prelude_e.book Page 28 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions Parameter Re-recording Your Performance Value Explanation Punch Sw OFF, ON • Mix–New notes are recorded on top of notes previously recorded. If this is turned “ON,” recording will occur from the “Punch In” measure to the “Punch Out” measure that you specify below.
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Prelude_e.book Page 29 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions A confirmation window will appear. When you record a Song using a Style, the Style data is recorded in the first measure of the Song. When you play back this Song, playback will begin from measure indication “2.” 5. Press [ENTER] to save the Song. If you press [EXIT], you’re returned to the previous screen without the Song being saved.
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Prelude_e.book Page 30 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions Moving the playback location of a song Use the SONG buttons to specify the song playback location. [ Returns to the beginning of the song. ] [ ] Rewinds the song. [ ] Fast-forwards the song. [ Moves to the end of the song. ] [ USB Memory Player (SMF/Audio File Player) Plays or pauses the song.
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Prelude_e.book Page 31 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions SONG SELECT Screen USB Memory Player Screens In the Main screen, select the SONG icon and press [ENTER] to access the SONG SELECT screen. Main Screen (1) When you connect USB memory to the Prelude and press [USB MEMORY PLAYER], the Main screen will appear as follows. (1) (2) (2) (7) (3) (4) (3) (4) (5) (6) 1. The name of the currently selected playlist 2.
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Prelude_e.book Page 32 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions 2. Use [ ][ ] to select the playlist that you want to play. 3. When you press [ ], the songs in the selected playlist will be played in the specified order. Press [EXIT] to return to the Main screen. 4. To stop the song playback, press [ ]. If you then press [ ], playback will start from the point at which you stopped. Selecting and playing a song from within a songlist 1.
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Prelude_e.book Page 33 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Backing Track Functions If you do not want to delete, press [EXIT]. Editing Playlist If you modify the content of the playlist, an “*” will be shown before the playlist name. If you want to keep the playlist you changed, execute the Write operation (see the right column). If you select a different playlist without writing your settings, they will revert to their original state. Selecting the playback mode 1. In the PLAYLIST SELECT (p.
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Prelude_e.book Page 34 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Performance Functions and Effects Performance Features The usable range of the D Beam controller The diagram shows the usable range of the D Beam controller. Waving your D Beam Controller hand outside this range will produce no The D Beam controller can be used simply by waving your effect. hand over it. Depending on the function that is assigned to it, the D Beam controller can be used to apply varius effects and to modify the sounds.
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Prelude_e.book Page 35 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Performance Functions and Effects D Beam function Explanation STREAM* The sound of running water will continue as long as your hand is positioned above the D Beam. The volume will increase as you move your hand closer. EXPLOSION* An explosion will sound when you position your hand over the D Beam. The volume is greater when you move your hand more rapidly. GUN SHOT* A pistol shot will sound when you position your hand over the D Beam.
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Prelude_e.book Page 36 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Performance Functions and Effects If you turn off the power while the D BEAM screen is displayed, the D Beam setting you chose will not be remembered by the Prelude. You must press [EXIT] before you turn off the power.
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Prelude_e.book Page 37 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Performance Functions and Effects 4. Use [ ][ ] or the VALUE dial to select a Performance. Parameter Value Explanation STANDARD This lets you use simple fingering to specify a chord without having to play all the notes in the chord. PIANO The chord will consist of only the note(s) you play on the keyboard in the Lower Part. INTEL You can play chords as described in “Chord Intelligence” (p. 102).
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Prelude_e.book Page 38 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Performance Functions and Effects Parameter Editing a Tone Value Explanation -64–+63 This boosts the sound in the region of the cutoff frequency, adding a distinctive character to the sound. Turn the knob toward the right to strengthen this character, or toward the left to decrease it. -64–+63 Adjusts the attack time (the time from when you press a key until the sound reaches its full volume).
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Prelude_e.book Page 39 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Performance Functions and Effects Parameter Legato Switch Portamento Switch Portamento Time Pitch Bend Range Hold Pedal Switch Control Pedal Switch Value OFF, ON, TONE Explanation This setting specifies whether the Legato Switch will be used (ON) or not (OFF). Legato Switch is valid when the Mono/Poly parameter is set to “MONO.
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Prelude_e.book Page 40 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Performance Functions and Effects Effect Parameters Using Reverb, Chorus and MFX Effects ([REVERB]) Page The Prelude contains built-in reverb, chorus, and multi-effect (MFX) processors. You can choose an effect type for each processor. Parameter Explanation Value Upper MFX Chorus Send Specifies the amount of chorus that will be applied to the sound of the Upper Part that has passed through MFX.
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Prelude_e.book Page 41 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Performance Functions and Effects Page Parameter Explanation Value Upper MFX Source Specifies the MFX settings that will be used for the Upper Part. If you choose “PERFORM,” the MFX settings of the Performance will be used. If you choose “UPPER TONE,” the Upper MFX settings of the Tone will be used. PERFORM, UPPER TONE Lower MFX Source Specifies the MFX settings that will be used for the Lower Part.
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Prelude_e.book Page 42 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Using MIDI The Prelude can transmit and receive performance data when connected to an external MIDI device, which enables the two MIDI channel Track devices to control each other’s performance. For example, one 1 1 Accomp 1 device can play or switch sounds on the other device.
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Prelude_e.book Page 43 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Using MIDI MIDI Parameters Parameter Explanation Value MIDI Tx Switch Specifies whether MIDI messages will not be transmitted (OFF) or will OFF, ON be transmitted (ON). Upper Tx Channel Specifies the transmit channel for 1–16 the Upper Part. Lower Tx Channel Specifies the transmit channel for 1–16 the Lower Part. MIDI Rx Switch Specifies whether MIDI messages will not be received (OFF) or will OFF, ON be received (ON).
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Prelude_e.book Page 44 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Using MIDI Connecting to a Computer via the USB MIDI Connector If you use a USB cable (commercially available) to connect the USB MIDI connector located on the Prelude’s rear panel to the USB connector of your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. • Use the Prelude to play SMF played back by MIDI compatible software.
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Prelude_e.book Page 45 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM System Settings Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the OFF, 5, Screen 10–60 Saver Time (min) Prelude, such as tuning and MIDI message reception, are referred to as “system settings.” How to Make System Settings ([MENU]) 3. Use [ ][ ] to select a page, and use [ ][ ] to select the parameter that you want to edit. Value 4. Turn the VALUE dial to edit the value. 5.
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Prelude_e.book Page 46 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM System Settings FILL UP Pedal Assign Pedal Polarity Hold Polarity FILL DOWN The pedal will trigger a fill-in, and then the next variation will play (e.g., from MAIN “1” to “2”). Once you reach variation “4,” subsequent presses of the pedal will not change the variation any farther. The pedal will trigger a fill-in, and then the previous variation will play (e.g., from MAIN “4” to “3”).
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Prelude_e.book Page 47 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM System Settings SYSTEM LOCK Parameter Value Style OFF, ON Tone OFF, ON Style TemOFF, ON po Transpose Explanation Refer to “Preserving Certain Settings Even When You Switch Performances (Lock System)” (p. 17). OFF, ON Settings cannot be stored for the parameters marked by “*” in the table. When the power is turned on, these parameter will always return to the same value (the default value).
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Prelude_e.book Page 48 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Using USB Memory You can save Prelude user data to USB memory (i.e., back up 4. Use the cursor buttons to select an item then press [ENTER]. data), or load data from USB memory into the Prelude. Data Item you’ve downloaded to your computer can also be saved to USB memory and then loaded into the Prelude. Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in-until it is firmly in place.
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Prelude_e.book Page 49 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Using USB Memory Deleting user data that you loaded To delete User Styles, refer to “Deleting a User Style” (p. 25). To delete User Songs, refer to “Deleting a Song” (p. 29). Data Structure in USB Memory The folders and files that will be created are as follows. Importing Data You’ve Saved in USB Memory ([USB IMPORT]) Before you continue, save the downloaded data from your computer to the USB memory you’re using.
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Prelude_e.book Page 50 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM About V-LINK Connecting the Prelude to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the Prelude. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together.
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Prelude_e.book Page 53 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Appendices Troubleshooting This section provides points to check and actions to take when the Prelude does not function as you expect. Refer to the appropriate section for the problem you are experiencing. Problem Power Does Not Turn On Check/Solution Is the included AC adaptor/power cord correctly connected to an AC outlet and to the Prelude? • Do not use any AC adaptor and power cord other than the one included.
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Prelude_e.book Page 54 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Appendices Problem Check/Solution For some Tones, the pitch in certain ranges may sound different than other Tones. Pitch Is Wrong Could the tuning of the Prelude be incorrect? • Check the Master Tune setting. Page — p.
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Prelude_e.book Page 55 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Error Messages If an incorrect operation is performed, or if processing could not be performed as you specified, an error message will appear. Refer to the explanation for the error message that appears, and take the appropriate action. Message USB Memory Not Ready! Meaning Action USB memory is not connected. Connect USB memory. The data could not be read. Load the data once again. Failed to load data from USB memory.
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Prelude_e.book Page 56 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Effects List Multi-Effects Parameters The multi-effects feature 78 different kinds of effects. Some of the effects consist of two or more different effects connected in series.
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Prelude_e.book Page 57 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM About ‘Note’ When Using 3D Effects Some effect parameters (such as Rate or Delay Time) can be set in terms of a note value. Such parameters have a num/note switch that lets you specify whether you will set the value as a note value or as a numerical value. If you want to set Rate (Delay Time) as a numerical value, set the num/ note switch to “Hz” (“msec”). If you want to set it as a note value, set the num/note switch to “NOTE.
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Prelude_e.book Page 58 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 01: EQUALIZER 03: This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). fig.MFX-01 L in 4-Band EQ L out ISOLATOR This is an equalizer which cuts the volume greatly, allowing you to add a special effect to the sound by cutting the volume in varying ranges. fig.MFX-03 R in 4-Band EQ Parameter Value Description Low Freq Low Gain Mid1 Freq Mid1 Gain 200, 400 Hz -15– +15 dB 200–8000 Hz -15– +15 dB Mid1 Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.
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Prelude_e.book Page 59 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 05: SUPER FILTER 06: STEP FILTER This is a filter with an extremely sharp slope. The cutoff frequency can be varied cyclically. This is a filter whose cutoff frequency can be modulated in steps. You can specify the pattern by which the cutoff frequency will change. fig.MFX-05 fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 60 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 08: Parameter AUTO WAH Value Cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic change in timbre. fig.MFX-08 L in Auto Wah 2-Band EQ L out R in Auto Wah 2-Band EQ R out Parameter Value Filter Type LPF, BPF Manual 0–127 Peak 0–127 Sens 0–127 Polarity UP, DOWN Rate Depth Phase Low Gain High Gain Level 09: Description Type of filter LPF: The wah effect will be applied over a wide frequency range.
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Prelude_e.book Page 61 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 11: Parameter PHASER Value Description A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and modulated. fig.MFX-11 L in Phaser Mix Mix Phaser R in Parameter Mode Manual Rate Depth Polarity Resonance Cross Feedback Mix Low Gain High Gain Level 12: Value 2-Band EQ L out 2-Band EQ R out Polarity INVERSE, SYNCHRO Resonance 0–127 Cross Feedback -98– +98% Step Rate 0.10–20.
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Prelude_e.book Page 62 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 14: INFINITE PHASER 16: STEP RING MODULATOR A phaser that continues raising/lowering the frequency at which the sound is modulated. This is a ring modulator that uses a 16-step sequence to vary the frequency at which modulation is applied. fig.MFX-14 fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 63 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 18: AUTO PAN 20: Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the sound. fig.MFX-18a L in Auto Pan 2-Band EQ L out R in Auto Pan 2-Band EQ R out Parameter Mod Wave Value Description TRI, SQR, SIN, SAW1, SAW2 Modulation Wave TRI: triangle wave SQR: square wave SIN: sine wave SAW1/2: sawtooth wave SAW1 R L Rate Depth Low Gain High Gain Level 19: SAW2 R L 0.05–10.
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Prelude_e.book Page 64 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Parameter Value The Rotary effect simulates the sound of the rotary speakers often used with the electric organs of the past. Since the movement of the high range and low range rotors can be set independently, the unique type of modulation characteristic of these speakers can be simulated quite closely. This effect is most suitable for electric organ Patches. Woofer Trans Up 0–127 Woofer Trans Down 0–127 fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 65 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 24: FLANGER This is a stereo flanger. (The LFO has the same phase for left and right.) It produces a metallic resonance that rises and falls like a jet airplane taking off or landing. A filter is provided so that you can adjust the timbre of the flanged sound. Parameter Value Description Pre Delay 0.0–100.0 ms Rate Depth Phase 0.05–10.00 Hz, note 0–127 0–180 deg Feedback -98– +98% Step Rate Low Gain 0.10–20.
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Prelude_e.book Page 66 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 27: TREMOLO CHORUS 29: 3D CHORUS This is a chorus effect with added Tremolo (cyclic modulation of volume). This applies a 3D effect to the chorus sound. The chorus sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. fig.MFX-27 fig.MFX-29 L in L out L Balance D Balance W 2-Band EQ L out 2-Band EQ R out 3D Chorus Tremolo Chorus Balance W R in R R out Balance D Parameter Parameter Value Pre Delay 0.0–100.
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Prelude_e.book Page 67 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Parameter Value This applies a 3D effect to the flanger sound. The flanger sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. Feedback -98– +98% fig.MFX-30 Step Rate 0.10–20.
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Prelude_e.book Page 68 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 33: 2BAND FLANGER 34: 2BAND STEP FLANGER A flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the lowfrequency and high-frequency ranges. A step flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the lowfrequency and high-frequency ranges. fig.MFX-33 fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 69 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 35: OVERDRIVE 38: VS DISTORTION Creates a soft distortion similar to that produced by vacuum tube amplifiers. This is a distortion effect that provides heavy distortion. The parameters are the same as for “37: VS OVERDRIVE.” fig.MFX-35 fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 70 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Specifications for each Speaker Type The speaker column indicates the diameter of each speaker unit (in inches) and the number of units.
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Prelude_e.book Page 71 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 43: DELAY This is a stereo delay. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: fig.MFX-43a Balance D 2-Band EQ L in Delay Feedback Feedback Balance W 2-Band EQ R in Balance D R out When Feedback Mode is CROSS: Feedback -98– +98% HF Damp 200–8000 Hz, BYPASS Pan L64–63R Low Gain -15– +15 dB High Gain -15– +15 dB Balance D100:0W–D0:100W Level 0–127 45: fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 72 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 46: MODULATION DELAY 47: Adds modulation to the delayed sound. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: 3TAP PAN DELAY Produces three delay sounds; center, left and right. fig.MFX-47 Balance D fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 73 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 49: MULTI TAP DELAY This effect provides four delays. Each of the Delay Time parameters can be set to a note length based on the selected tempo. You can also set the panning and level of each delay sound. fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 74 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 52: 3D DELAY This applies a 3D effect to the delay sound. The delay sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. Parameter Value Description HF Damp 200–8000 Hz, BYPASS Low Gain High Gain -15– +15 dB -15– +15 dB Adjusts the frequency above which sound fed back to the effect is filtered out. If you do not want to filter out any high frequencies, set this parameter to BYPASS.
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Prelude_e.book Page 75 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 55: TAPE ECHO A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo. Parameter Value Description W/P Noise LPF W/P Noise Level 200–8000 Hz, BYPASS Center frequency of the low pass filter applied to the white/pink noise (BYPASS: no cut) 0–127 Volume of the white/pink noise Disc Noise Type LP, EP, SP, RND Disc Noise LPF 200–8000 Hz, BYPASS fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 76 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 58: LOFI RADIO In addition to a Lo-Fi effect, this effect also generates radio noise. fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 77 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 62: 2VOI PITCH SHIFTER (2VOICE PITCH SHIFTER) Shifts the pitch of the original sound. This 2-voice pitch shifter has two pitch shifters, and can add two pitch shifted sounds to the original sound. fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 78 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 65: GATED REVERB 67: This is a special type of reverb in which the reverberant sound is cut off before its natural length. OVERDRIVE → FLANGER fig.MFX-67 Balance D L out L in fig.MFX-65 L in 2-Band EQ Balance D Feedback L out Overdrive Balance W Balance W Gated Reverb Balance W Balance D Parameter Value Pre Delay 0.0–100.
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Prelude_e.book Page 79 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 69: Parameter DISTORTION → CHORUS The parameters are essentially the same as in “66: OVERDRIVE → CHORUS,” with the exception of the following two. Overdrive Drive → Distortion Drive, Overdrive Pan → Distortion Pan fig.MFX-69 L out L in Balance D Chorus Rate Chorus Depth Value 0.05–10.
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Prelude_e.book Page 80 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 74: ENHANCER → DELAY 76: fig.MFX-74 FLANGER → DELAY fig.
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Prelude_e.book Page 81 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM 77: CHORUS → FLANGER 78: fig.MFX-77 Balance D Balance D L in L out Balance W Chorus Feedback Balance W Flanger Balance W Balance W R in R out Balance D Parameter Value Chorus Pre Delay 0.0–100.
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Prelude_e.book Page 82 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Chorus Parameters The Prelude’s Chorus effect unit can also be used as a stereo delay unit. These settings allow you to select chorus or delay, and the characteristics of the selected effect type. Parameter Value Chorus Type 0 1 2 3 (OFF), (CHORUS), (DELAY), (GM2 CHORUS) Description Selects either Chorus or Delay. 0 (OFF): Neither Chorus or Delay is used. 1 (CHORUS): Chorus is used. 2 (DELAY): Delay is used.
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Prelude_e.book Page 83 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Reverb Parameters These settings allow you to select the desired type of reverb, and its characteristics. Parameter Reverb Type Value Description Parameter 05: GM2 REVERB 0 1 2 3 4 5 Type of reverb 0 (OFF): Reverb is not used. 1 (REVERB): Normal reverb 2 (SRV ROOM): This simulates typical room acoustic reflections. 3 (SRV HALL): This simulates typical concert hall acoustic reflections.
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Prelude_e.book Page 84 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Tone List * Nos. 897–1152 (Tones) and Nos. 1185–1193 (Rhythms) are GM2 sounds. No. Name Category MSB LSB PC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Rich Grand 88ConcertPno UltimatGrand X Pure Grand So true...
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Prelude_e.book Page 90 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM No. MSB LSB PC No. 921 922 923 924 925 926 927 928 929 930 931 932 933 934 935 936 937 938 939 940 941 942 943 944 945 946 947 948 949 950 Celesta Glockenspiel Music Box Vibraphone Vibraphone w Marimba Marimba w Xylophone Tubular-bell Church Bell Carillon Santur Organ 1 Trem. Organ 60's Organ 1 70's E.Organ Organ 2 Chorus Or.2 Perc. Organ Organ 3 Church Org.1 Church Org.2 Church Org.
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Prelude_e.book Page 91 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM MSB LSB PC No. MSB LSB PC 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 No.
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Prelude_e.book Page 94 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Note No. 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 C2 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 C3 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 C4 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 C5 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 C6 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 C7 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 94 1159 StandardKit3 HipHop Kick2 Syn Swt Atk1 Lo-Bit Stk 1 TR707 Kick TR808 Snr 5 Vint Kick 1 Reg.PHH Vint Kick 2 Old Kick 1 Lo-Bit Stk 4 Reg.
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Prelude_e.book Page 95 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Note No. 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 C2 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 C3 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 C4 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 C5 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 C6 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 C7 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 1165 Limiter Kit Dance Kick 1 HipHop Kick1 WD CStk R&B Kick 1 Wild Stick Dance Kick 2 Hip PHH LD Kick R&B Kick 2 Lo-Bit Stk 2 Wild Stick Dist Clap DR660 Snr Reg.F.
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Prelude_e.book Page 97 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Note No. 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 C2 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 C3 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 C4 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 C5 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 C6 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 C7 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 1177 Snare Menu ----------------------------Reg.Snr1 p Reg.Snr1mf Reg.Snr1 f Reg.Snr1ff Reg.Snr2 p Reg.Snr2 f Reg.Snr2ff Amb.Snr1 p Amb.Snr1 f Amb.Snr2 p Amb.
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Prelude_e.book Page 102 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Chord Intelligence ● = Constituent notes of this chord ★ = Keys you need to press to hear this chord when “Chord Mode” in “Performance Parameters” is set to INTEL (p.
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Prelude_e.book Page 103 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Chord Intelligence ● = Constituent notes of this chord ★ = Keys you need to press to hear this chord when “Chord Mode” in “Performance Parameters” is set to INTEL (p.
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Prelude_e.book Page 104 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Model: Prelude Function...
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Prelude_e.book Page 105 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Specifications Prelude: Music Keykoard Dimensions 1,044 (W) x 317 (D) x 121 (H) mm Conforms to General MIDI 2 System) Weight 7.8 kg/17.19 lbs. (excluding AC adaptor) Accessories Owner’s Manual CD-ROM (Style Converter 3.
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Prelude_e.book Page 106 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Index A AC Adaptor ............................................................... Accompaniment ......................................................... Arabic ....................................................................... ASSIGNABLE 1 .......................................................... ASSIGNABLE 2 .......................................................... Assignable pedal ........................................................
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Prelude_e.book Page 107 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Index Lower MFX Reverb Send .............................................. 40 Lower MFX Source ...................................................... 41 Lower Tone ................................................................ 19 M [MAIN] ..................................................................... 24 Main screen ......................................................... 16, 31 Master Tune ...............................................
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Prelude_e.book Page 108 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:18 PM Index SONG TRACK ........................................................... 27 Song Trans ................................................................ 21 SONG/USB MEMORY PLAYER CONTROL .................... 30 Songlist ............................................................... 30, 32 [SPLIT] ................................................................. 11, 19 Split mode .................................................................
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