Roland VariOS Betriebsanweisung

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10Contents Appendix...125 Synchronization settings ...

100An overview of the VariOSInternal structure of the VariOS “Samples” and “performances”The VariOS uses two units of sound: “samples” and “performan

101An overview of the VariOSfig.041-VariOSGaiyou-EPC cardPC cardSAMPLE 2SAMPLE 2SAMPLE 1SAMPLE 3SAMPLE 9SAMPLE 15SAMPLE 3No. (PC#)001002003 :016 :12

102Basic operation of the VariOSThe screen and basic operationThe VariOS has the following two modes.Sample select mode (MENU button dark)In this scre

103Basic operation of the VariOSEditing a valuefig.042-003Cursor (underline)Use the [CURSOR] buttons to move the cursor to the value you want to edit.

104Basic operation of the VariOSAssigning a nameSeveral screens of the VariOS allow you to assign a name. (For example, Menu 6-2 Sample Rename or 8-2

105Basic operation of the VariOSSelecting a sample* When the VariOS has just been powered up, it is not ready to produce sound. You must load samples

106Basic operation of the VariOSChanging the tempo of a sample1. Press the [MENU] button so it’s not lighted. Access the sample select screen, and the

107Basic operation of the VariOS Tempo sync settingIf you want to play back the sample at its original tempo, turn off Tempo Sync (this is a part par

108Basic operation of the VariOSPlaying the VariOS from a connected keyboard (MIDI Mode)You can connect your MIDI keyboard to the VariOS. In this case

109Basic operation of the VariOSProcedure:1. Press the [MENU] button so it’s lighted, and access the MENU screen.* The MENU screen displays the menu t

11 Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the VariOS.The VariOS is a completely new type of audio-based music production envir

110Basic operation of the VariOSChanging how the sounds are producedParameters determining how the sound is produced, such as keyboard map (p. 115), k

111Basic operation of the VariOS Changing the Playback Mode* For details on the Playback Mode, refer to “1-2 Playback Mode” (p. 113)).Procedure:1. Pr

112VariOS Menu Reference* For details on how to switch between the screens of MENU mode and how to edit the settings, refer to “Basic operation of the

113VariOS Menu ReferenceMenu 1 Sample Edit (sample settings)1-1 Key Assign modeSelects whether a sample will be played polyphonically (POLY) or monoph

114VariOS Menu Reference1-3 Trigger modeSpecifies how the sample will be triggered when you press a key.Available Settings:* When using the TRIGGER se

115VariOS Menu ReferenceMenu 2 Part Edit (part settings)2-1 Keyboard MapSpecifies the keyboard status of each part. When you play a sample via MIDI, t

116VariOS Menu ReferenceMenu 3 Controller Edit (Controller settings)3-1 CTRL SettingHere you can specify the amount of change produced by the three kn

117VariOS Menu Reference3-1-6 Pitch BendFor pitch bend, you can set the bend range (the range over which the pitch can be changed) in addition to the

118VariOS Menu ReferenceSTEPD (step direction): This function reverses the direction of the step. When using this, set the Playback Mode (p. 63, p. 11

119VariOS Menu ReferenceMenu 4 Effect Edit (Effect settings)4-1 Effect SwitchSwitches the effects on/off.Switch the multi-effect (MULTI), chorus (CHOR

12Introduction Check the contents of the package This package contains the following items. When you open the package, check that no items are missin

120VariOS Menu ReferenceMenu 5 Tune (Tuning settings)5-1 Master TuneAdjusts the tuning of the entire VariOS. The displayed value is the frequency of t

121VariOS Menu ReferenceMenu 7 System7-1 Control ChannelThis specifies the channel on which MIDI messages from an external device will simultaneously

122VariOS Menu Reference8-2 SaveWhen you save a performance, all samples in internal memory at that time will be saved along with the performance. Sin

123VariOS Menu Reference8-4 RenameHere’s how to rename a file or folder.1. As described in “Switching the screen” (p. 102), access MENU “8-4 Rename,”

124VariOS Menu Reference

125Appendix

126Synchronization settingsV-Producer can use MIDI Clock or MTC (MIDI Time Code) to synchronize with a variety of other software. This section explain

127Synchronization settingsV-Producer synchronization settingsMake the following settings so that V-Producer will operate (as a slave) according to th

128Synchronization settingsProTools1Choose MIDI - MIDI Beat clock.fig.05syncProTools.eps2Check the “Enable MIDI Beat Clock” and “Roland VariOS Sync” c

129Synchronization settingsCubase VST1Choose Options - Synchronization.2In the Sync Out area of the Synchronization dialog box, select “Roland VariOS

13StartupThis section introduces the basic concepts of the VariOS, and explains how to install the software and drivers, and how to make connections w

130Synchronization settingsDigital PerformerFreeMIDI settings for using the VariOS1Create the following FreeMIDI Configuration for the VariOS.fig.05sy

131Synchronization settingsNext, make settings so that V-Producer will synchronize to the MIDI clock data transmitted from Digital Performer.fig.05syn

132Synchronization settingsDigital Performer settingsfig.05syncDigiPfm0812From Digital Performer’s [Basics] menu, choose “Transmit Sync...”13In the Tr

133Synchronization settingsSONAR 2.01Choose Options - MIDI Devices.2In the MIDI Device dialog box, choose “Roland VariOS Sync” in the Output Devices f

134Synchronization settingsSynchronizing as a slave (MTC)V-Producer can synchronize as a MTC slave.Use the following procedure to set V-Producer so th

135Synchronization settingsSynchronizing as the master (MIDI Clock)1Choose Option - MIDI Sync.2In the Sync Mode dialog box’s Sync IN area, set Type of

136Synchronization settingsSynchronizing as the master (MTC)1Choose Option - MIDI Sync.2In the Sync Mode dialog box’s Sync IN area, set Type of sync t

137Controlling the VariOS from your MIDI sequencerWhen using the VariOS with your MIDI sequencer (ProTools, Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer, etc.), y

138Using your MIDI sequencer to play data (SMF) created by V-ProducerHere’s how SMF data you’ve exported from V-Producer using the File - Export SMF..

139When not using the USB MIDI functionality of the VariOS (Connecting the VariOS to an external MIDI interface)Here’s how to make connections and set

14Names of Things and What They DoFront Panelfig.01-01PanelFront_75A. PC Card SlotThis is used when saving VariOS data (p. 122).B. PITCH/TIME/FORMANT

140Reloading the internal demo song into the VariOSSince the demo song inside the VariOS is saved in the internal flash ROM of the VariOS, it will not

141Reloading the internal demo song into the VariOS8A message of “Are You Sure? Format OK?” will ask you for confirmation. Press the [VALUE] knob once

142TroubleshootingProblems related to the USB driver (Windows)●Q. When I start (or restart) my computer with the VariOS connected via USB, it freezes

143Troubleshooting●Q. “Find new hardware wizard” does not execute automatically●Q. The “Insert Disk” dialog box does not appear●Q. “Find new hardware

144Troubleshooting4. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, choose Settings | Control Panel.5. Double-click the System icon.

145Troubleshooting●Q. Windows XP/2000 displays a “Hardware Installation” or “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box• Did you make “Driver Signing Opt

146TroubleshootingProblems when using the VariOS●Q. Can’t install• Make sure that the CD-ROM is inserted correctly.• If other applications are running

147Troubleshooting●Q. MIDI device is not displayed in the PORT field of the MIDI/Audio settings ( on the Macintosh, MIDI Settings) dialog boxBefore st

148Troubleshooting●Q. No sound when you play back the demo song• Make sure that the VariOS is powered on.• Make sure that the VariOS is connected corr

149Troubleshooting●Q.No sound• Is the power of the connected equipment turned on?Make sure that the power of the connected amp/mixer system is turned

15Names of Things and What They DoRear Panelfig.01-02PanelRear_75L. AC InletConnect the supplied power cord here.* For details on the power consumptio

150Troubleshooting●Q. Notes are stuck• In the Sample Edit screen (p. 62), the Trigger mode of the sample may be set to “Trigger.”Set the Trigger mode

151Troubleshooting●Q. An exported SMF does not play correctly on your sequencer• An SMF file exported by V-Producer contains song setup data at 1:1:0.

152Troubleshooting●Q. The PITCH, TIME, and FORMANT knobs don't work when using the VariOS by itself• Could the Knob Output Mode be set to OFF or

153Troubleshooting●Q. Can’t transfer data successfully to the VariOS.• If a Zip or similar drive is connected, the drive name of the VariOS will chang

154TroubleshootingDeleting the driverIf you were unable to install the driver according to the procedure given, the VariOS may not be recognized corre

155TroubleshootingWindows Me/98 users1. With all USB cables disconnected, start up Windows. (USB keyboard and USB mouse excepted)2. After connecting t

156List of messagesError messages displayed by V-Producer● VariOS (sound module) related errors● V-Producer errors<VariOS> USB communication wit

157List of messagesDiscard edits?When you cancel your editing in the Wave Edit screen, this message asks whether you want to discard the changes made

158List of messagesErrors displayed by the VariOS (sound module)● MIDI-related● Hardware-related● Disk and file-relatedMIDI OFFLINE!This will be displ

159List of messagesNo File/FolderThis will be displayed if the specified file is not in the folder, or if the folder does not exist. Please specify th

16Names of Things and What They DoV-Producer screenfig.02-03_75A. Locator (p. 47)The locator contains functions for controlling the playback of V-Prod

160List of shortcutsCommand Windows MacintoshNew[Ctrl] + N[] + NOpen Song[Ctrl] + O[] + OSave Song [Ctrl] + S[] + SLoad WaveFiles... [Ctrl] + 1[] + 1Q

161List of shortcutsHelp [F1] [help]Solo Current Part S SShow Current PhraseEditor [Enter] [Return][SampleList] Preview P P[SampleList] Select Prev

162SpecificationsVariOS: Open System Module●Sound GeneratorVariPhrase●Parts1 to 6●Maximum Polyphony14 voices●Internal MemoryPerformance: 1Samples: 128

163INDEXAAC cable ... 12AC Inlet ...

164INDEXkeyboard map ... 60, 100Knob Assign ...

165INDEXRRackmount adaptor ... 12rackmount adaptors ...

166IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RIS

This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital a

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1 40562934 ’03-5-1N About the VariOS Trial Applications The included CD contains two trial applications (VariOS-8 and VariOS 303), which let

17Names of Things and What They DoD. Wave Edit (p. 65)Wave Edit lets you re-encode samples from the sample list (e.g., to change their encoding type o

1 New functionality added to the V-Producer VariOS Keyboard Owner’s Manual p.95The design of the VariOS Keyboard has been revised, and a new arpeggia

2 LEGATO button fig If this button is ON, each note of the arpeggio will be played legato; the gate time knob setting will be ignored. You can use t

3 Editing in the Phrase Scope: Waveform display area Owner’s Manual p.77You can now use your mouse to directly edit the waveform area of the PhraseS

4 Even if the sound does not clip (distort) when played back by the VariOS's sound generator, there may be cases in which clipping (distortion) i

18Names of Things and What They DoRestoring the factory settings (Factory Reset)Here’s how to restore the VariOS to the factory-set condition.1. Press

19Connections with external devicesAttaching the rackmount adaptorsIf you want to install the VariOS in a rack, attach the rackmount adaptors as shown

This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital a

20Connections with external devicesConnecting MIDI and audio devicesConnect your MIDI and audio devices to the VariOS as shown in the diagram below.fi

21InstallationThis chapter explains how to install the software and connect the VariOS with your equipment.Windows users Installing V-ProducerIf you

22Installation Installing the DriverHere's how to install the driver that allows the VariOS to be detected and handled as a MIDI device and an e

23Installation5Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box.6Exit all currently running software (applications).Also close any open windows. I

24Installation13The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.Make sure that the screen indicates “Roland VariOS,” select “Install from a list or specific

25Installation16The Insert Disk dialog box will appear. Click [OK].The Insert Disk dialog may not appear. In that case, proceed to next step.17The Fil

26InstallationWindows 2000 users◆ Preparations for installing the driver1With the VariOS disconnected, start up Windows.2Log on to Windows as a user w

27Installation10In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK].D:\ENGLISH\DRIVER\USB_XP2K\SETUPINF.EXE11The

28Installation14The Insert Disk dialog box will appear.Click [OK].15The Files Needed dialog box will appear.Input the following into the “Copy files f

29InstallationWindows Me users◆ Preparations for installing the driver1With the VariOS disconnected, start up Windows.2Exit all currently running soft

3 015 • 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 ex

30Installation10Once the driver has been installed, the New Hardware Found dialog box will close.In the SetupInf dialog box, click [OK]. The SetupInf

31InstallationWindows 98SE users◆ Preparations for installing the driver1With the VariOS disconnected, start up Windows.2Exit all currently running so

32Installation◆ Installing the driver7Use the USB cable to connect the VariOS to your computer.fig.02-USB8Set the VariOS’s power switch to the ON posi

33Installation14The Insert Disk dialog box will appear.Click [OK].fig.02-USB15The New Hardware Found dialog box will appear.Input the following into t

34Installation20The screen will indicate “Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires.”Click [Finish].In the S

35InstallationMacintosh users Mac OS X usersInstalling V-Producer1Insert the CD-ROM into the Macintosh CD-ROM drive.2On the CD-ROM, open the English

36Installation5The screen will indicate “Welcome to Roland VariOS USB Driver Installation.”Click [Continue].6The screen will indicate “Choose location

37Installation Mac OS 9 usersBefore installation● To ensure that V-Producer will operate correctly, please make the following settings on your Macint

38Installation About the included MIDI driversThis product contains the following MIDI drivers.Driver for OMSThis is a driver for using the VariOS wi

39Installation Installing V-Producer1Exit all currently running software (applications).2Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.3Double-click the V-

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2, 3 and 166, pleas

40Installation Connections and OMS setupInstalling the VariOS OMS driverUse the following procedure to install the VariOS driver.The included VariOS

41InstallationOMS settingsHere’s how to make OMS settings. Before you make these settings, make sure that the MIDI devices connected to your Macintosh

42Installationfig.02-oms-set-3.eps_306The OMS MIDI Device Setup window will appear.Add a check mark to all of the VariOS USB IF ports (Port 1, Port 2,

43Installation• Set “Port 2” to “Roland VariOS External MIDI”• Set “DX7 II” to Roland VariOS Sync”* For “DX7 II,” you must check all of the items in f

44MIDI and audio settingsHere’s how to make settings for the MIDI port and the computer’s audio device that will be used to communicate with the VariO

45MIDI and audio settings(OS 9)On the Macintosh, the name you assigned in step 8 of “OMS Settings” (p. 42) will be displayed. Select the port that cor

46MIDI and audio settingsfig.02-midi047 (Windows only)In the Audio Device (Preview) field, select the audio device that you will use for V-Producer’s

47Listening to the demo songsLoading the demo songs1Start up V-Producer.Before starting up V-Producer, you must power up the VariOS and connect the Va

48Listening to the demo songsPlaying the demo songYou will use V-Producer’s Locator to play back the songs.fig.02-locator1Click the [Play] button in t

49Turning the VariOS on/off* Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on dev

5 Using PC Cards 704 • Carefully insert the PC card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. fig.PC card705 • Never touch the terminals of the PC

50Turning the VariOS on/offTurning off the VariOS when connected to a computerUse the following procedure to turn off the power of the VariOS. If you

51Operation Guide: Software (V-Producer)This chapter explains the basic operation for V-Producer in the order of your actual workflow. Once you have r

52An overview of V-ProducerV-Producer is software that controls a sound module (VariOS).It reads wave files stored on your computer and sends them to

53An overview of V-Producer1. Loading wave files (Load Wave Files) (p. 56)Load wave files (.wav, aiff, or SD2) from your computer into V-Producer.At t

54An overview of V-ProducerWhat is VariPhrase?VariPhrase is proprietary Roland technology that uses newly developed encoding methods with several algo

55An overview of V-ProducerWhat is encoding?In order use VariPhrase to freely control the pitch or time, the sample must be encoded in order to extrac

56Loading wave files (Load Wave Files)Here’s how you can load wave files from the hard disk of your computer and send them to the VariOS. When you exe

57Loading wave files (Load Wave Files)3. Load the wave file as described in the illustration below.fig.02-04LoadwavefileSOLOBACKINGEMSEMBLESingle-note

58Make settings for samples and play them (Sample List)At the bottom of the screen, click the [Sample Info] button ( ) to access the Sample List scree

59Make settings for samples and play them (Sample List)Auditioning a sample1. Use the mouse to select the sample you want to audition.You can also use

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60Make settings for samples and play them (Sample List)Switching the keyboard map“Keyboard Map” is a parameter that specifies how a sample loaded by V

61Make settings for samples and play them (Sample List)Deleting a sampleTo make best use of the memory of the VariOS, here’s how you can delete unwant

62Editing the sample parameters (Sample Edit)fig.sampleeditIn this screen you can edit various parameters for a sample that was sent to the VariOS.Cli

63Editing the sample parameters (Sample Edit) Playback modeThe Playback mode selects how the sample will be played. If you want to use legato (*) pla

64Editing the sample parameters (Sample Edit) Robot (robot voice switch)Turn this ON if you want to remove the sense of pitch from the sample (i.e.,

65Re-encoding a sample (Wave Edit)If you want to change the encoding type of a sample that is already loaded into the VariOS (for example, if the samp

66Re-encoding a sample (Wave Edit)LoopIf you want playback to occur repeatedly, turn looping on.Display GridSwitches the display grid.Zoom toolExpands

67Re-encoding a sample (Wave Edit) Changing the location of a eventEvents demarcate the notes that you edit in the Scope Editor screens (p. 76). In t

68Creating a song (Vari Track)Now let’s actually create a song. Songs are created using the Vari Track.To create a song, you will drag and drop sample

69Creating a song (Vari Track)Arranging samplesThe Vari Track consists of six parts, which correspond to the six parts of the sound module (VariOS). T

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70Creating a song (Vari Track)Editing a frameSamples placed in the Vari Track are shown as rectangular bars, which are called “frames.”You can edit th

71Creating a song (Vari Track) Moving a frame1. Select the frame that you want to move. It will be highlighted.2. Press and hold the mouse button on

72Creating a song (Vari Track)Copy by using the Copy and Paste commands1. Select the frame that you want to copy.2. Use one of the following methods t

73Creating a song (Vari Track)Loop playbackYou can use loop playback to listen repeatedly to a specific region.1. In the locator, turn on the loop but

74Creating a song (Vari Track)Editing the settings of a frame (Frame Properties)You can edit the frame properties to change the settings (volume, pan,

75Creating a song (Vari Track)Playing your MIDI keyboard and recording (RealTime Rec)1. In the sample list, click to select the sample that you want t

76Phrase editing (Scope Editor)The scope editor lets you edit the performance data within a frame. By using the scope editor you can visually edit pit

77Editing in the Phrase ScopeThe phrase scope will open when you double-click a green frame that was pasted with the sample’s “Keyboard Map” (p. 60) s

78Editing in the Phrase ScopeEditing the Pitch/Time/Formant/DynamicsHere’s how to edit the Pitch/Time/Formant/Dynamics in the specified region of the

79Editing in the Phrase Scope● Rounded : The parameter will be increased or decreased in a rounded curve.* You can also right-click ( in MacOS, contr

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80Editing in the Phrase Scope Erasing controller dataThere are two ways to erase controller data.● Using the Reset Curve button1. Select a region.2.

81Editing in the Phrase ScopeEditing notesBy editing notes you can modify the melody of a phrase or create chords.By default (when a frame is first pa

82Editing in the Phrase Scope Changing the pitch (fixed movement of the note upward or downward)1. Choose the arrow ( ) from the tool buttons.2. Use

83Editing in the Phrase Scope Changing the length of a noteYou are free to change the length of a purple note.1. Choose the arrow ( ) from the tool b

84Editing in the Phrase Scope Joining two notesYou can join two notes that were divided.1. Adjust the two notes so that they are horizontally aligned

85Editing in the Phrase ScopeModify RecordingThis function lets you modify or edit the selected frame in real time.Modify Recording differs from conve

86Editing in the Phrase ScopeQuantizeQuantize is a function that adjusts the note locations to left or right so that the notes line up with intervals

87Editing in the Groove ScopeThe groove scope will open when you double-click a purple frame that was pasted with the sample’s “Keyboard Map” (p. 60)

88Editing in the Groove ScopeEditing the Pitch/Time/Formant/DynamicsYou can edit the Pitch/Time/Formant/Dynamics in the desired region of the phrase.

89Editing in the Groove Scope Adding a sliceHere’s how to add a new slice.1. Choose the pen ( ) from the tool buttons.2. Hold down the mouse button a

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90Editing in the Groove Scope Copying a slice with the Copy and Paste commands1. Select the slice that you want to copy.2. Use one of the following m

91SavingSaving a songIn the same way as in most programs, you will save your work by choosing [Save Song] or [Save As] from the File menu. The song wi

92Using the effects of the VariOS (Mixer)V-Producer has a Mixer window in which you can control the level, pan, etc., of the six parts of the VariOS,

93Using the effects of the VariOS (Mixer)Using effectsWhen you press the [MULTI], [REVERB], or [CHORUS] button of the mixer window, the corresponding

94Using the effects of the VariOS (Mixer) Switching the effect typeThere are 40 types of multi-effect, eight types of chorus, and nine types of rever

95Taking advantage of the VariOS Keyboard (VariOS Keyboard)Using the VariOS Keyboardfig.toolbarClick the keyboard button in the toolbar to open the ke

96Taking advantage of the VariOS Keyboard (VariOS Keyboard) Turning a note on/off from your computer keyboard1. Press the [Shift]+[K] keys.fig.5If yo

97Taking advantage of the VariOS Keyboard (VariOS Keyboard) Resetting PITCH/TIME/FORMANTWhen you press the [X] key, any pitch/time/formant values tha

98Taking advantage of the VariOS Keyboard (VariOS Keyboard)

99Operation guide: Sound module (VariOS)