Edirol PC-80 manual

Owner’s Manual Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (OWNER’S MANUAL pp. 2–4). These sections pr[...]

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE A[...]

3 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor- mation” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occ[...]

4 Important Notes 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • 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, o[...]

5 Important Notes 559a • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. 561 • Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunctio[...]

6 Contents Contents of the package ............................................................................................... 9 Names of things and what they do ............................................................................ 10 Setup 15 Installation and settings (Windows) ...........................................................[...]

7 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) ........................ 46 Signal flow when using sequencer software ..................................................................................................... 46 Starting up SONAR LE and making settings.........................................................................[...]

8 System settings for the PC-80 .................................................................................... 84 Audio System settings .......................................................................................................................................... 84 SAMPLE RATE SETTING...............................................[...]

9 Contents of the package The PC-80 package contains the following items. As soon as you open the package, please check that you have all of these items. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer. ● MIDI Keyboard Controller: PC-80 fig.pc80+ ● AC Adaptor This AC adaptor is designed specifically for the PC-80. Do not use any other AC ada[...]

10 Names of things and what they do fig.sunth Software Synthesizer Button (SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER) If the PC-80 is connected to your computer via USB, this button starts up the included PC- 80 software synthesizer (p. 33). fig.split Split Buttons (SPLIT) Use the LOWER button and UPPER button to switch between Lower mode, Upper mode, and Split mode (p[...]

11 Names of things and what they do fig.bender Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever Use this to vary the pitch or to apply vibrato. SPEAKER These speakers output the sound of the PC-80 software synthesizer, the sequencer software you’re using, or an instrument or audio device you’ve connected to the PC-80. The speakers will output the same sound as the [...]

12 Names of things and what they do Grounding Terminal Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinite[...]

13 Names of things and what they do fig.dcin AC Adaptor Jack (DC IN) Connect the included AC adaptor here. fig.ofig.out Sub-woofer Output Jack (SUB WOOFER) Use this if you want to connect a sub-woofer to the PC-80. ut Master Output Jacks These jacks output an analog audio signal. fig.phones Headphone Jacks (PHONES) Connect headphones to these jacks[...]

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15 Setup This section explains how the software you’ll need in order to use the PC-80 should be installed in your computer. In order to use all of the PC-80’s functionality, you must install both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer. Installation and settings (Windows) .......................................................... p. 16 In[...]

16 Installation and settings (Windows) In order to use the PC-80, you’ll need to install both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer. 1 Start up Windows with the PC-80 disconnected. Log on to Windows using a user name that has administrative privileges (such as Administrator). 2 Open the System Properties dialog box. 1. From the Windows st[...]

17 Installation and settings (Windows) 5 Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box. 6 Exit all currently running software (applications). Also close any currently open windows. If you are using antivirus or similar software, you must exit all of these programs as well. 7 Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM[...]

18 Installation and settings (Windows) 12 The “Ready to install the driver.” dialog box will appear. Now you are ready to install the driver. 13 Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer. 1. With the power switch in the standby position, connect the AC adaptor to the PC-80. 2. Connect the power cord of the AC adaptor to an AC outlet[...]

19 Installation and settings (Windows) 20 The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. Click [Finish] . 21 In the Driver Setup dialog box, click [Close] . This completes driver installation. Next, in order to ensure that audio and MIDI processing occurs smoothly, you need to make settings so that Background Services is given[...]

20 Installation and settings (Windows) ■ Giving priority to background services If you don’t make this setting, you may experience problems such as clicks or pops in the sound. To ensure that audio and MIDI data is handled smoothly, proceed as follows to make this setting. 1 Open the System Properties dialog box. 1. From the Windows start menu,[...]

21 Installation and settings (Windows) 1 Start up Windows with the PC-80 disconnected. Log on to Windows using a user name that has administrative privileges (such as Administrator). 2 Open the System Properties dialog box. 1. Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel . 2. In Control Panel, double[...]

22 Installation and settings (Windows) fig.05-5_40 9 In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK] . (drive name):Driversetup.exe * In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as “D:.” The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-[...]

23 Installation and settings (Windows) 13 Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer. 1. With the power switch in the standby position, connect the AC adaptor to the PC-80. 2. Connect the power cord of the AC adaptor to an AC outlet. 3. Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer. 14 Set the PC-80’s power switch to the ON (DC[...]

24 Installation and settings (Windows) Next, in order to ensure that audio and MIDI processing occurs smoothly, you need to make settings so that Background Services is given priority. ( ➔ “Giving priority to background services” (p. 25)) If you changed the “Driver Signing Options” setting (step 4 on p. 20), restore the original settings [...]

25 Installation and settings (Windows) ■ Giving priority to background services If you don’t make this setting, you may experience problems such as clicks or pops in the sound. To ensure that audio and MIDI data is handled smoothly, proceed as follows to make this setting. 1 Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select S[...]

26 Installation and settings (Windows) 1 Log on to Windows as the user who will be using the PC-80. Exit all software that may be running. 2 Make sure that the included CD-ROM is inserted in your computer’s CD- ROM drive. 3 Click the Windows Start button. In the menu that appears, choose Run... The Run... dialog box will appear. fig.win-run fig.s[...]

27 Installation and settings (Windows) fig.soft-inst2.eps 7 If the Select Program Manager Group screen appears, click [Next] . fig.soft-inst3.eps 8 The Start Installation screen will appear. Click [Next] . fig.-soft-inst4.eps 9 When the files have been copied, the Installation Complete will appear. Click [Finish] . This completes installation of th[...]

28 Installation and settings (Windows) fig.syn* 1 Press the SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER button to turn it on (lit). The PC-80’s display will indicate “SYN,” and it will be in Soft Synth mode. The computer screen will show the PC-80 software synthesizer screen (Synth panel). 2 When the Synth panel appears, try playing the PC-80’s keyboard. If the i[...]

29 Installation and settings (Macintosh) In order to use the PC-80, you’ll need to install both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer. When you use the following procedure to install the software, both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer will be installed in your Macintosh. If the “Authenticate” dialog box appears during the[...]

30 Installation and settings (Macintosh) 1 Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your Macintosh. You can’t start up the PC-80 software synthesizer if the PC-80 is not connected to your Macintosh via USB. 1. With the power switch in the standby position, connect the AC adaptor to the PC-80. 2. Connect the power cord of the AC adaptor to an AC ou[...]

31 Operation Playing the PC-80 keyboard .....................................................................................p. 32 Playing back songs (Standard MIDI Files) on the PC-80 ..................................p. 43 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) ...............p. 46 PC-80_e.book 31 ページ ２００５年１[...]

32 Playing the PC-80 keyboard This chapter explains the basics of using the PC-80 software synthesizer. For details on operation, refer to the online help. The PC-80 software synthesizer is a software synthesizer with a high-quality synthesizer engine and effects. It provides General MIDI level 2 (GM2) compatible sounds, and can be played directly [...]

33 Playing the PC-80 keyboard fig.syn* 1 Press the SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER button to turn it on (lit). The PC-80’s display will indicate “SYN,” and it will be in Soft Synth mode. The screen of your computer will show the PC-80 software synthesizer screen (Synth panel). 2 When the Synth panel appears, try playing the PC-80’s keyboard. You will [...]

34 Playing the PC-80 keyboard Now let’s change the sound that is heard when you play the keyboard. You can either use the PC-80’s VALUE encoder to select a sound, or select a sound in the PC-80 software synthesizer’s screen (Synth panel). ■ Using the PC-80’s VALUE encoder to select sounds 1 Make sure that the PC-80’s SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZE[...]

35 Playing the PC-80 keyboard The PC-80’s keyboard has two zones called Lower and Upper. Different sounds can be selected and played in each zone. There are three “keyboard modes” — Lower mode , Upper mode , and Split mode — which you can use to play only the Lower sound, only the Upper sound, or both the Lower and Upper sounds at the sam[...]

36 Playing the PC-80 keyboard Use Upper mode to select the Upper sound. ■ Selecting the Upper sound from the PC-80 fig.upper 1 Press the PC-80’s UPPER button. The PC-80’s UPPER button will light; Upper mode is selected. The sound name field shows the name of the sound currently selected for the Upper part. 2 Select the sound. ( ➔ “Selecti[...]

37 Playing the PC-80 keyboard Split mode (p. 35) lets you play two sounds — Upper and Lower — from the PC-80’s keyboard. ■ Selecting Split mode from the PC-80 fig.program 1 Simultaneously press the LOWER button and UPPER button. The PC-80’s LOWER button and UPPER button will light, and it will be in Split mode. ■ Selecting Split mode fr[...]

38 Playing the PC-80 keyboard ■ Changing the Split Point in the Synth panel 1 Click the SPLIT button so it’s lit. 2 Drag the right edge of the LOWER bar to left or right to set the right edge of the Lower region. 3 Drag the left edge of the UPPER bar to left or right to set the left edge of the Upper region. If the Lower and Upper regions overl[...]

39 Playing the PC-80 keyboard The PC-80 software synthesizer provides a Metronome function that is convenient to use when you’re practicing. Here’s how to play along with the metronome. ■ Sounding the metronome 1 Click the icon. The metronome will begin sounding. Click the once again to stop the metronome. ■ Changing the tempo 1 Click ▲?[...]

40 Playing the PC-80 keyboard You can edit a parameter either by using the PC-80’s VALUE encoder or by using the Synth panel. If you use the Edit screen of the Synth panel, you’ll be able to edit a variety of parameters to modify the sound. ■ Using the PC-80’s VALUE encoder to edit the sound If you assign a specific parameter to the PC-80?[...]

41 Playing the PC-80 keyboard ■ Using the Synth panel to edit the sound 1 Click the [Normal/Edit screen select] button to switch to the Edit screen . 2 Use your mouse to operate the knobs in the screen. If you move the mouse over a parameter knob, the cursor will change to a shape that indicates the direction (up/down) in which you can drag. Drag[...]

42 Playing the PC-80 keyboard ■ Convenient functions for performance * MIDI messages are transmitted on the channel according to the current keyboard mode setting (Lower/Upper/Split). Moving the pitch/bend modulation lever to the left will lower the pitch, and moving it to the right will raise the pitch. This is called Pitch Bend. Pushing the lev[...]

43 Playing back songs (Standard MIDI Files) on the PC-80 This chapter explains basic use of the Player function. For more details, refer to the online help. The PC-80 software synthesizer provides a Player function that provides 16- part SMF playback functionality (with 256 sounds and 9 drum sets for GM2 compatibility). This is independent of the s[...]

44 Playing back songs (Standard MIDI Files) on the PC-80 ■ Repeat playback fig.syn* Click the repeat button to switch the Repeat mode. Playing/stopping a song When you want to Do this Start playback Click Stop playback Click Repeat mode Operation No repeat: When the song ends, playback will stop Click Repeat 1 song: When the song ends, that song [...]

45 Playing back songs (Standard MIDI Files) on the PC-80 You can mute (silence) a specific part of a song for “minus-one” playback. This is convenient when you want to play the muted part yourself from the PC-80’s keyboard, using the remaining parts of the song as accompaniment. fig.syn* 1 Click the PART tab. The Part screen will appear. 2 Pl[...]

46 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) Here’s how to use the PC-80 with sequencer software to record and play back MIDI and audio. * In the example given here, we’ll assume you’re using SONAR LE as your sequencer software. Signal flow when using sequencer software Record Play Driver MIDI flow Audio flo w Sequencer soft[...]

47 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) In order to use SONAR LE, you must first install it in your computer. For the installation procedure, refer to the CD-ROM package. 1 Start up SONAR LE. 2 The first time you start up, the Wave Profiler dialog box will appear automatically. Be sure you click [Yes] . 3 When the display ind[...]

48 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) 1 Choose Options | MIDI Devices to open the MIDI Devices dialog box. In the MIDI Devices dialog box, choose the following devices for the Input Device and Output Device field. 2 Click [Move Selected Devices to Top] . 3 Click [OK] to close the dialog box. ˙ ■ Importing an instrument d[...]

49 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) 4 In the PC-80 software CD-ROM , navigate to the SONAR Instrument Definition folder, specify the “EDIROL PC-80 (.ins)” instrument definition file, and click [Open] . 5 The Import Instrument Definitions dialog box will appear, and a list of the instrument definitions in the instrumen[...]

50 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) 1 Choose Options | Audio to open the Audio Options dialog box. 2 Click the Drivers tab. In the Input Drivers and Output Drivers lists, click the following items to highlight them (white characters on a blue background). Make sure that the remaining items are not highlighted. 3 In the Ge[...]

51 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) If you’re using SONAR LE with the PC-80 and PC-80 software synthesizer, turn the Local Control setting off. 1 In the taskbar, right-click the PC-80 Software Synthesizer icon. 2 In the menu that appears, select Local Control to uncheck it. The Local Control setting will be off. Local C[...]

52 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) If you put a track in record-ready mode, you’ll be able to record data on that track. A track that is in record-ready mode will record data from the device that’s assigned as the input for that track. If a track is in record-ready mode, the record-ready button of the track will ligh[...]

53 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) Now let’s connect an audio device such as a guitar or mic to the PC-80, and record it. When recording audio, you must set the PC-80’s Input Mode to either Line, Guitar, or Mic, as appropriate for the device from which you’re recording. 1 Simultaneously press the PC-80’s MIDI CH [...]

54 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) If you put a track in record-ready mode, you’ll be able to record data on that track. A track that is in record-ready mode will record data from the device that’s assigned as the input for that track. If a track is in record-ready mode, the record-ready button of the track will ligh[...]

55 Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) Now let’s play back the data you recorded. ■ Starting and stopping playback Playing back the recorded performance When you want to Do this Start playback • Press the Space key • Click • Execute the Transport | Play command Stop • Press the Space key • Click • Execute the[...]

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57 Appendix Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ..................................................p. 58 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface .......................................................................p. 79 Using the PC-80 as an audio interface ..................................................................p. 80 System settin[...]

58 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard This section explains the basic connections for the PC-80 and the flow of MIDI messages. * 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. * Use only the specified expression pedal (EV[...]

59 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard fig.connect-midi ■ MIDI flow fig.flow-midi-e Connecting an external MIDI device— Transmitting MIDI messages to an external MIDI sound module MIDI sound module (sold separately) EV -5 (sold separately) MIDI IN Roland MIDI OUT DP series (sold separately) AC adaptor MIDI OUT PC-80 PC-80 Keyboard PC-[...]

60 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ What is PLAY mode? This is the mode in which you play the PC-80. When you play the keyboard, note messages will be transmitted, causing a connected MIDI device to produce sound. In addition to playing the keyboard to produce sound on a connected sound module, Play mode also lets you use the pitch[...]

61 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ What is Utility mode? In Utility mode you can transmit specific control messages and make various settings for the PC-80 itself. In Utility mode you will use the keyboard to select the function you want to ■ To enter Utility mode fig.util* To switch from Play mode to Utility mode, simultaneousl[...]

62 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard Each of the PC-80’s modes uses the transmit channel listed in the following table. In order to control a sound module, you must set the PC-80’s current channel to match the MIDI receive channel of your sound module. fig.MIDIch-1_76 Make sure that the PC-80’s SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER button is not l[...]

63 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard You can select sounds on your MIDI sound module by transmitting Program Change messages to it. If you want to select a sound from a different bank, first transmit a Bank Select message to switch banks. Then transmit a Program Change message. * You must transmit the Bank Select message before the Prog[...]

64 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmitting a program change message Here’s how to transmit a Program Change message on the current channel (p. 62). fig.PC-1_75 Make sure that the PC-80’s SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER button is not lit. If you’re in Controller mode (p. 67), switch to Play mode. fig.program 1 Press the PGM CHANGE [...]

65 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmitting a bank select LSB message Here’s how to transmit a bank select LSB (CC#32) message on the current channel (p. 62). When you do this, the most recently transmitted bank select MSB message and Program Change message you transmitted (specified) as described in “Transmitting a bank s[...]

66 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmitting a bank select MSB message Here’s how to transmit a bank select MSB (#CC00) message on the Current channel (p. 62). The bank select LSB and program change message you most recently transmitted (specified) as described in “Transmitting a bank select LSB message” (p. 65) and “Tr[...]

67 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard You can transmit a Start message (FAh) or Stop message (FCh) to an external sequencer to make it start or stop playing its sequence data. By transmitting a Continue message (FBh) you can make the sequencer resume playing the sequence data from the point where it was last stopped. • You’ll use Con[...]

68 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Starting playback—Transmitting a Start message Here’s how to transmit a Start message (FAh) to start SMF playback or recording. fig.cont-1_80 fig.util 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button. The MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button will light, and you will be in Contr[...]

69 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Stopping playback—Transmitting a Stop message Here’s how to transmit a Stop message (FCh) to stop SMF playback or recording. g.cont-1_80 fig.util 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button. The MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button will light, and you will be in Controller[...]

70 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Continuing playback from the current location —Transmitting a Continue message Here’s how to transmit a Continue message (FBh) to resume playback from the current location. fig.start-1_80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously hold down the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a few moments. The disp[...]

71 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard You can transmit various messages from the PC-80 to your external MIDI sound module to control it. You will use Utility mode (p. 61) to transmit these messages to your external MIDI sound module. ■ Transmitting a Poly Mode On message Here’s how to transmit a Poly Mode On message to switch your so[...]

72 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmitting a Mono Mode On message Here’s how to transmit a Mono Mode On message to switch your sound module to Mono mode. Mono mode allows only single notes to be played at a time. fig.mono-1_80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously hold down the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a few moments. T[...]

73 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmitting a Portamento On message Here’s how to transmit a Portamento On message to enable Portamento on your sound module so that the pitch will change smoothly between each note you play. fig.portaon-1_80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously hold down the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a f[...]

74 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmitting a Portamento Off message Here’s how to transmit a Portamento Off message to disable Portamento on your sound module. fig.portaon-1_80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously hold down the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a few moments. The display will indicate “UTL ” and you will b[...]

75 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmitting a GM2 System On message Here’s how to transmit a GM2 System On message . fig.gm2-1_80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously hold down the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a few moments. The display will indicate “UTL ” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.gm2 2 Press the keyboard [...]

76 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ■ Transmits a Reset message If you experience “stuck notes ” or other problems with the external MIDI sound module that’s connected, you can transmit a Reset message to solve the problem. This operation will transmit All Sound Off , All Notes Off , and Reset All Controllers messages on all ch[...]

77 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard fig.util* 1 Simultaneously hold down the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button for a few moments. The display will indicate “UTL ” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.pnc 2 Press the keyboard key marked [SPLIT POINT] . The indication “SPL ” starts blinking in the display. 3 Press the ENTER bu[...]

78 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard When you operate the VALUE encoder in Controller mode (p. 67), values for the specified parameter will be transmitted. fig.memory-1_80 fig.util 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button. The MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button will light, and you will be in Controller mode. 2 O[...]

79 Using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface This section explains the basic connections and MIDI signal flow when using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface. • 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. • Use only the specified expressi[...]

80 Using the PC-80 as an audio interface This section explains basic connections and audio signal flow when using the PC-80 as an audio interface. You can refer to the block diagram (p. 82) together with this explanation. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all [...]

81 Using the PC-80 as an audio interface Connections The sound of the device connected to INPUT L (MONO) will be recorded in your computer on the L channel, and the sound of the device connected to INPUT R will be recorded on the R channel. If you connect only one of these, it will be recorded in monaural on your computer. (The same sound will be r[...]

82 Using the PC-80 as an audio interface ç Using the PC-80’s built-in speakers Depending on your system, you may experience problems such as a poor S/N ratio for the audio when using the PC-80’s built-in speakers. If so, you can take the following measures. • Lower the master volume. • Turn the PC-80’s built-in speakers off (use headphon[...]

83 Using the PC-80 as an audio interface You need to select the Input Mode that is appropriate for the device you’ve connected to the audio input jacks; either Line, Guitar, or Mic. fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and yo[...]

84 System settings for the PC-80 Here you can make settings for the PC-80’s audio functionality. Audio System setting items Audio System settings Key Display Mode Contents of setting Factory setting Procedure 0 SAMPLE RATE SETTING Specifies the sample rate for USB audio. * Changes go into effect upon next power-up. 44.1 kHz p. 85 1 AUDIO ADVANCED[...]

85 System settings for the PC-80 fig.audiosys-1 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 2 Press the [AUDIO SYSTEM] key on the keyboard. “AS0” appears (blinking) in the display. 3 Use th[...]

86 System settings for the PC-80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 2 Press the [AUDIO SYSTEM] key on the keyboard. “AS0” appears (blinking) in the display. 3 Use the VALUE encoder[...]

87 System settings for the PC-80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 2 Press the [AUDIO SYSTEM] key on the keyboard. “AS0” appears (blinking) in the display. 3 Use the VALUE encoder[...]

88 System settings for the PC-80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 2 Press the [AUDIO SYSTEM] key on the keyboard. “AS0” appears (blinking) in the display. 3 Use the VALUE encoder[...]

89 System settings for the PC-80 Here you can make system settings for the PC-80. System setting items System settings Key Display Mode Contents of setting Factory setting Procedure 0 F8 CLOCK ON/ OFF Determines whether or not F8 Clock will be transmitted. OFF p. 90 1 F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO If “F8 CLOCK ON/OFF” is on, this speci- fies the initi[...]

90 System settings for the PC-80 fig.sys-1 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 2 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard. “SY0” appears (blinking) in the display. 3 Use the VALUE enc[...]

91 System settings for the PC-80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 2 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard. “SY0” appears (blinking) in the display. 3 Use the VALUE encoder or th[...]

92 System settings for the PC-80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 2 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard. “SY0” appears (blinking) in the display. 3 Use the VALUE encoder or th[...]

93 System settings for the PC-80 6 Press the ENTER button. The Key Velocity mode specifies whether velocity values will be transmitted according to the keyboard sensitivity you specified in “VELOCITY CURVE” (p. 92) or at a single fixed value. The PC-80 detects the force with which you strike each key and transmits this as the velocity value, bu[...]

94 System settings for the PC-80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 2 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard. “SY0” appears (blinking) in the display. 3 Use the VALUE encoder or th[...]

95 System settings for the PC-80 Here’s how to assign a specified parameter to the VALUE encoder. * The assignment of the VALUE encoder is valid only in Play mode (p. 60) and in Controller mode (p. 67). fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indic[...]

96 System settings for the PC-80 List of parameters that can be assigned 6 Press the ENTER button. Key Display Parameter Contents of setting VOLUME Assigns the VOLUME parameter to the Value Encoder. VOLUME: 0–127 PANPOT Assigns the PANPOT parameter to the Value Encoder. PANPOT: 0–127 TEMPO Assigns the tempo of the F8 Clock messages to the Value[...]

97 System settings for the PC-80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 2 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard. “SY0” appears (blinking) in the display. 3 Use the VALUE encoder or th[...]

98 System settings for the PC-80 fig.util* 1 Simultaneously press the MIDI CH button and PGM CHANGE button, and hold them down for a few moments. The PC-80’s display will indicate “UTL,” and you will be in Utility mode. fig.sy0 2 Press the [SYSTEM] key on the keyboard. “SY0” appears (blinking) in the display. 3 Use the VALUE encoder or th[...]

99 PC-80 driver settings In order to use the PC-80 with your software, you’ll need to make input/output device settings. For details, refer to the owner’s manual for the software you are using. * If you are unable to select a PC-80 device in the device settings of your software, it may be that the PC-80 driver was not installed correctly. Pleas[...]

100 PC-80 driver settings If you are using the PC-80 with software (such as Media Player) that uses the standard device settings of the operating system, use the following procedure to choose the input/output device. The method for making device settings will depend on the software you’re using. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your [...]

101 PC-80 driver settings 1 Use the USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer. 2 Turn on the PC-80’s power switch. 3 Open Control Panel . Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel . 4 Open the Sounds and Multimedia Properties . In Control Panel , double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon[...]

102 PC-80 driver settings 1 Use the USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer. 2 Turn on the PC-80’s power switch. 3 Open “System Preferences” and click “Sound” . 4 In the Sound Effects tab, set “Play alerts and sound effects through” to “EDIROL PC-80 44.1 kHz” . * If you don’t want alerts to be played through the PC-80, c[...]

103 PC-80 driver settings 10 Specify a name for each new external device . 1. Click Show Info . 2. Enter a name in the Device Name field. For each new external device , enter the following names. 11 Using your mouse, drag the ▼ and ▲ symbols that indicate the output and input of the PC-80 icon and the new external device icons so that they are [...]

104 PC-80 driver settings The Settings dialog box of the EDIROL PC-80 Driver lets you change the buffer size of the driver, and uninstall the driver if necessary. ■ Accessing the Settings dialog box of the EDIROL PC-80 Driver 1 With the PC-80 connected, start up Windows. Leave all USB cables disconnected, except those for a USB keyboard and USB m[...]

105 PC-80 driver settings ■ Adjusting the buffer size of the driver By minimizing the buffer size of the driver, you can shorten the audio latency. By increasing the buffer size of the driver, you can sometimes solve problems with pops or crackles in the sound. Use the following procedure to adjust the buffer size of the driver. 1 As described in[...]

106 PC-80 driver settings ■ Decreasing the ASIO buffer size If you’re using the PC-80 with ASIO-compatible software, you can minimize the buffer size. If you experience clicks or pops in the sound, clear the check mark from this check box. 1 As described in “Accessing the Settings dialog box of the EDIROL PC-80 Driver” (p. 104), open the ED[...]

107 PC-80 driver settings The EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings panel lets you change the buffer size of the driver, and adjust the recording margin and timing. ■ Accessing the EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings panel 1 Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your Macintosh, and turn on the power switch of the PC-80. 2 Close all software that uses the PC-80[...]

108 PC-80 driver settings ■ Adjusting the audio input/output buffer size You can adjust the driver buffer size for audio input and output. If you still experience clicks or noise during playback or recording even after adjusting the audio buffer size in the software you’re using, you can increase the buffer size here. * Some software does not a[...]

109 PC-80 driver settings ■ Adjusting the recording margin If you still experience clicks or noise during playback or recording even after adjusting the audio buffer size in the software you’re using, you can increase the recording margin here. 1 As described in “Accessing the EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings panel” (p. 107), open the EDIROL PC[...]

110 PC-80 driver settings ■ Adjusting the recording timing If the timing of the recorded audio data seems off, adjust the timing value as follows. 1 As described in “Accessing the EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings panel” (p. 107), open the EDIROL PC-80 Driver Settings dialog box. 2 Adjust the “Recording Timing.” Click ▲▼ to adjust the timi[...]

111 PC-80 driver settings 1 With the PC-80 disconnected, start up Windows. All USB cables should be disconnected, with the exception of those for a USB keyboard or USB mouse (if used). 2 Close the PC-80 software synthesizer. 1. In the taskbar, right-click the PC-80 Software Synthesizer icon . 2. From the menu that appears, choose Exit . 3. A dialog[...]

112 PC-80 driver settings On the Macintosh, you can use PC-80_Uninstaller (located in the Driver folder of the CD-ROM) to uninstall the driver. Refer to Readme_E.txt on the CD-ROM along with the explanation that follows. 1 Disconnect all USB cables from your Macintosh (with the exception of those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse), and start up the [...]

113 Troubleshooting If you experience problems, read this chapter first/ It contains tips for solving most problems. You attempted to install as described in “Driver installation,” but were unable to perform the installation Install the driver again. ( ➔ “Installing the driver” (p. 16)) Then, after setting the PC-80 to the driver mode sho[...]

114 Troubleshooting Did you log onto Windows as a user with administrative privileges? In order to install/uninstall/reinstall the PC-80 driver in Windows, you must log onto Windows as a user with administrative privileges, such as Administrator. Did you make the “Driver Signing Options” setting? You must set “Driver Signing Options” in ord[...]

115 Troubleshooting Is the volume on the PC-80 itself set appropriately? Use the PC-80’s master volume knob to adjust the volume. Could the Speaker On/Off setting be turned off? If the PC-80’s Audio System setting Speaker On/Off is turned off, the output from the PC-80’s speakers will be muted. Turn the speaker setting on. ( ➔ “SPEAKER ON[...]

116 Troubleshooting Could you have headphones connected? If headphones are connected, there will be no sound from the PC-80’s built-in speakers. ( ➔ “Input/output device settings” (p. 100) Is the input level knob raised appropriately? Turn the knob toward the right to adjust the volume. Is the master volume knob raised appropriately? Turn t[...]

117 Troubleshooting Depending on your system, you may experience problems such as distortion or poor audio S/N ratio when using the PC-80’s built-in speakers. In such cases, you can take the following measures: • Reduce the master volume • Turn the PC-80’s built-in speakers off (p. 87). (Use headphones.) • Connect the AC adaptor and set t[...]

118 Troubleshooting In Macintosh, check the Energy Saver settings. In the Mac OS System Preferences, set Energy Saver as follows. fig.power-save2 Click the Sleep tab. Set “Put the computer to sleep when it is inactive for:” to Never . Set “Put the display to sleep when the computer is inactive for:” to Never . fig.power-save1 Click the Opti[...]

119 Troubleshooting Noise may be entering via the line inputs or mic inputs. If a MIDI sound module with a USB connector is connected via USB to the same computer as the PC-80, and the output of the MIDI sound module is connected to the input jacks of the PC-80, noise from the computer may be heard via the MIDI sound module from the PC-80. In this [...]

120 Troubleshooting Has a mic or guitar been left connected? If a mic or guitar is connected to the PC-80, disconnect the mic or guitar and turn the input sensitivity knob all the way toward the left (lowering the input level). Have you connected the grounding terminal? Connecting the chassis of your computer or the grounding terminal of your compu[...]

121 Troubleshooting Is the PC-80 connected to your computer via USB? The PC-80 software synthesizer cannot start up unless the PC-80 is connected to your computer. Connect the PC-80 to the USB connector of your computer. Is the PC-80 driver installed correctly? Unless the PC-80 driver is installed correctly, the PC-80 will not be recognized correct[...]

122 Troubleshooting Is the PC-80 software synthesizer running? If the PC-80 software synthesizer is not running, there will be no sound when you play the keyboard. Start up the PC-80 software synthesizer, and make sure that the [SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER] button of the PC-80 itself is lit. Is the volume adjusted appropriately for each Part of the PC-80 [...]

123 Troubleshooting Is the PC-80’s master volume knob set to an appropriate volume? Use the PC-80’s master volume knob to adjust the volume appropriately. Is the volume adjusted appropriately for each Part of the PC-80 software synthesizer? Use the VOLUME knob of the Synth panel to adjust each part to an appropriate volume. Is the volume balanc[...]

124 Troubleshooting Is the PC-80 software synthesizer running? If the PC-80 software synthesizer is not running, you won’t be able to control it by operating the PC-80. Start up the PC-80 software synthesizer, and make sure that the PC-80’s SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER button is lit. ( ➔ “Starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer” (p. 33)) Is th[...]

125 Troubleshooting Have you made MIDI device settings in your software? In you want other software to be able to use the PC-80 software synthesizer as a MIDI sound generating device, you must make MIDI device settings in the software you’re using. The way in which such MIDI device settings are made differs depending on the software you’re usin[...]

126 Troubleshooting Windows users 1 With the PC-80 disconnected, start up Windows. Leave all USB cables disconnected, except those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used). * Log in as a user who has administrative privileges on your computer (e.g., Administrator). 2 Close the PC-80 software synthesizer. 1. In the task bar, right-click the PC-[...]

127 MIDI implementation Model: PC-80 Version 1.002005.04.1 1. Transmit data ■ Channel voice messages ● Note off Status 2nd byte 3rd byte 9nH kkH 00H n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16) kk = note number: 00H – 7FH (0 – 127) * Transmitted when you release a key in Play mode. ● Note on Status 2nd byte 3rd byte 9nH kkH vvH n = MI[...]

128 MIDI implementation ■ System realtime message ● Timing Clock Status F8H * Transmitted if the System setting F8 CLOCK is ON. ● Start Status FAH ● Continue Status FBH ● Stop Status FCH ● Active sensing Status FEH * Transmitted at intervals of approximately 250 ms. ■ System exclusive message ❍ GM2 System On Status Data byte Status [...]

129 MIDI implementation fig.midi-chart.e Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key’s Channel’s 0-119 : True Nu[...]

130 Main specifications ■ PC-80: USB Audio Interface / MIDI Keyboard Controller Hardware Specifications ● Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels Record: 1 pair of stereo Playback: 1 pair of stereo Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting) ● Signal Processing AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits PC Interface: 24 bits ● Sampling Rate 44.1/48/96 kHz ● [...]

131 Index A AC Adaptor ................................................................... 9 AC Adaptor Jack .......................................................... 13 Advance mode ............................................................. 98 AFTERTOUCH ............................................................ 96 ASIO buffer size .........[...]

132 Index M Master Output Jacks ..................................................... 13 MASTER VOLUME ...................................................... 11 Master Volume Knob .................................................... 11 metronome .................................................................. 39 MIDI MIDI flow ...................[...]

133 Index SUB WOOFER ............................................................. 13 Sub-woofer Output Jack ................................................ 13 System realtime message ............................................. 128 T tch .............................................................................. 96 TEMPO .....................[...]

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Owner’s Manual Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (OWNER’S MANUAL pp. 2–4). These sections pr[...]