Manual : Roland MKS-80
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● Owner's Manual ●
● MPG-80 Programmer Manual ●
Roland Super Jupiter MKS-80
MIDI Sound Module - Owner's ManualThe MKS-80 is an 8 voice, 16 VCO polyphonic synthesizer module that can be played by MIDI music messages sent from the other MIDI device.
FEATURES
The MKS-80 has memory capacity that retains 64 different tone colors. By using the Memory Cartridge M-64C that retains up to 128 tone colors, total of 192 patch programs can be available.
The MKS-80 features battery backup system that retains the data in memory even when switched off.
Auto Tune function that allows all VCO's to be instantaneously tuned just by pressing a button.
Patch Preset is a program that can contain a tone color (or even a pair of tone colors depending on the Key mode setting) and various mode and effect settings.
The Detune function enables a powerful ensemble effect in Unison mode.
The Octave Shift function allows shifting the pitch of the entire keyboard without changing the VCO range.
Data in the MKS-80's memory can be transferred to another MKS-80 or to a computer.
The MKS-80's dynamics function can change the attack time as well as the level.
By the unique Envelope Reset function, each time you press a new key, the note will start from the beginning of the envelope curve.
By using the optional Programmer MPG-80, synthesizing will become much easier.
It is important to understand all the functions of the MKS-80 to make the best use of it. Please read the separate volume "MIDI" and this owner's manual.
_ _ pg. 4 _ _CONTENTS
[1] Panel Description 3A. Front Panel 3B. Rear Panel 3[2] Connection 6[3] Operation 7A. Outline of the MKS-80 7B. Play Mode 8_ a. MIDI Channel Setting 8_ b. MIDI Function Switch 8_ c. Tone Color Selection 9_ (1) Calling a Patch Preset 10_ (2) Calling a Tone Memory 10_ d. Auto Tune 13_ e. Volume 13_ f. Dynamics Sens Knob 13C. Edit Mode (I) 14_ a. Parameters of Tone Memory Section 14_ b. Editing a Tone Memory 21_ c. Parameters of Patch Preset Section 22_ d. Editing a Patch Preset 26D. Edit Mode (II) 27_ a. Setting up the Programmer MPG-80 27_ (1) Programmer Connector 27_ (2) Connection 27_ b. How to use the Programmer MPG-80 28_ (1) Method 1 28_ (2) Method 2 29E. Write Mode 30_ a. Writing a Tone Memory 30_ b. Writing a Patch Preset 31F. Memory Cartridge 32_ a. Saving the data to a MIDI device 32_ b. Loading the data from a MIDI device 34[4] MIDI 36A. Saving and Loading 36_ a. Saving the data to a MIDI device 37_ b. Loading the data from a MIDI device 39B. Indicators 40_ a. Receive Mode 40_ b. MIDI Message 40[5] Tables 41_ Edit Map {MPG-80 layout} 11_ Parameter Table 44_ Display Message Table 45_ Program Change Table 45_ MIDI Function Table 46[6] Specifications 47_ _ pg. 5 _ _ - The appropriate voltage to be used is shown on the name plate on the rear panel. Be sure that it meets the voltage system in your country.
- Do not use the same socket that is used for any noise generating device, such as a motor, or variable lighting system.
- When setting up the MKS-80, be sure that all the units are turned off.
- This unit might not work properly if turned on immediately after turned off, or if the power cable is plugged in with the unit turned on. If this happens, simply turn the unit off, and turn it on again in a few seconds.
- This unit might g et hot while operating, but there is nothing to worry about.
- Operating the MKS-80 near a neon or fluorescent lamp may cause noise interference. If so, change the angle or position of the MKS-80.
- Avoid using the MKS-80 in extreme heat or humidity or where it may be affected by dust.
- Use a soft cloth and clean only with a mild detergent.
- Do not use solvent such as paint thinner.
CONNECTION
REAR PANEL► MIDI Input Selector Switch set to Programmer <--connects from-- MPG-80 Programmer or MIDI IN <--connects from-- MIDI Out of another device► MIDI OUT ---connects to---> MIDI In of another device► MIDI THRU ---connects to---> MIDI In of another device► Output Level select H (high), M (medium), or L (low)► Output Mode Switch set to Mix Output U & L play mono mix of tones or U/L Output U & L play separate U & L tonesWhen the MKS-80 is used in monaural, set the Output Mode Switch to the "Mix" position. If it is set to the "U/L" position, the MKS-80 may not sound at all.
* Before setting up the units, make sure that all the units are turned off and the volume of the amplifier is set to zero.
● MIDI Input Selector Switch
This selects whether to receive the MIDI message from the MIDI IN Jack or the Programmer Connector. When not using the Programmer, set it to the "MIDI position" because, if it is set to the Programmer position, the message received from the MIDI IN will be ignored.
_ _ pg. 6 _ _OPERATION
OUTLINE OF THE MKS-80
The MKS-80 is a polyphonic synthesizer module that can be played by the MIDI music messages sent from the external device.
If the MKS-80 is properly set up with a device transmitting MIDI music messages, it will be ready to be played by powered on. There are 54 tone colors (we call them Tone Memories) and 54 combination programs of a tone color (or a pair of tone colors) and various effect and mode settings (we call them Patch Presets) pre-programmed in the MKS-80's memory which can be recalled to be used just by pressing buttons.
Also, these Tone Memories and Patch Presets can be edited as you like. This editing operation, however, does not automatically rewrite the existing tone color. If you wish to write the edited tone color, appropriate writing operation is required.
● MEMORY CARTRIDGE
The supplied Memory Cartridge M-64C can be effectively used to expand the memory capacity. The M-64C has two separate blocks A and B, and can retain 54 different Tone Memories and Patch Presets in each block. The cartridge memory can be used exactly like the internal memory of the MKS-80. You may consider it as a part of internal memory. Be sure that the Protect Switch on the Cartridge is set to the ON position when connecting it to the MKS-80 or disconnecting, otherwise the data in memory might be damaged. Securely insert the Cartridge to the Cartridge Holder of the MKS80 with its Protect Switch facing upward.
* To prevent accidental loss of the data, set the Protect Switch to the ON position except for when writing new data.
* Refer to Patch Preset and Tone Memory on page 9.
_ _ pg. 7 _ _PLAY MODE
Make sure that all the connections have been correctly made, and turn on the MKS-80, then the keyboard, and finally the amplifier. Now, the MKS-80's Display Window shows AUTO TUNE, all the 16 VCO's being automatically tuned. And soon, the Display will respond as shown right.
1 I- 11 S2 13 - 22MIDI AREA PATCH MODE LOWER UPPERAt this stage, if the MKS-80 receives the message on the same MIDI Channel as shown that in the Display (above "MIDI"), it will operate. While the MKS-80 is receiving any message, the MIDI Message Indicator is lighted. If the message is transmitted on a different channel, the MKS-80 cannot receive the message, therefore, the indicator stays dark.
MIDI : MIDI ChannelAREA : Memory Area I - Internal Memory (INT) A - Memory Cartridge (A) B - Memory Cartridge (B)PATCH : Patch NumberMODE : Key Mode W - Whole S2 - Split 2 S1 - Split 1 D - DualLOWER : Lower Tone NumberUPPER : Upper Tone Number_ _ pg. 8 _ _MIDI Channel Setting
- Press the MIDI Channel Button,and the display will respond as shown right.
[ SELECT MIDI CH ## ]
- While holding the MIDI Channel Button, assign the MIDI Channel by pressing a Bank Button and a Number Button. The Display shows the selected MIDI Channel in blue numbers.
* ## represent the MIDI Channel currently remembered in memory.
* The set MIDI Channel is remembered even after power off, so the next time the MKS-80 is powered on, the previous MIDI Channel remains.
MIDI Function Switch
With this switch, you can select the MIDI function to be used.
* To prevent improper operation, select either the I or II position. The III position is to be selected only for a special purpose (Exclusive Message).
* For the details of the MIDI Function Switch, refer to page 46.
Tone Color Selection
● Tone Memory and Patch Preset
There are two types of patch programs in the MKS-80's memory.
One is called Tone Memory which is a tone color with various parameter settings of such as VCO, VCF, VCA, ENV sections. Up to 64 different Tone Memories can be retained in memory and each Tone Memory has its own number from 11 to 88 (we call it Tone Number).
Another is called Patch Preset which is a combination of a Tone Number or a pair of Tone Numbers and various settings of effects and modes. A Patch Preset can only remember the combination of the Tone Number(s) and effect and mode settings, that is, it has no ability of retaining the tone color itself. Therefore, if the Tone Memory is edited or replaced with a new tone color, the Patch Preset will accordingly altered. Up to 64 Patch Presets can be stored in memory, and each Patch Preset has a number from 11 to 88 (we call it Patch Number).
* To assign a Tone Number or Patch Number, simply press the relevant Bank and Number Buttons.
e.g.) Press the Bank Button "5" and the Number Button "6" to select Program 56.
_ _ pg. 9 _ _● MEMORY AREA
Depending on the position of the Memory Area Switch, available memory area will change as shown below:
INT - Internal Memory of the MKS-80A - Memory Cartridge Block AB - Memory Cartridge Block B* At power up, Patch Preset 11 in the selected memory area is automatically recalled. If, however, the Memory Cartridge is not connected, Patch Number 11 in the Internal memory will be called.
Calling a Patch Preset
Any Patch Preset can be recalled in the Play mode.
1. Set the Memory Area Switch to the desired position.
2. By using a Bank Button or Number Button, assign the Patch Preset you wish to recall.
Calling a Tone Memory
You cannot change Tone Memories in the Play mode. Turn the MKS-80 to the Edit mode.
1. Set the Memory Area Switch to the desired position.
2. Press the Tone Button.
3. By using a Bank Button and a Number Button, assign the Tone Memory you wish to recall.
* To turn the MKS-80 to the Play mode, just press the Tone Button again.* If you try to call a Tone Memory in the Cartridge without the Cartridge connected to the MKS-80, the Display will respond as shown below.[ INSERT CARTRIDGE ]
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AUTO TUNE Button
All 16 VCO's will be instantaneously tuned just by flick of a switch, even during live performance.
* At power up, the Auto Tune function will automatically work. When the MKS-80 is not warmed up enough, the pitches are unstable. Press the Auto Tune Button when the MKS-80 is well warmed.TUNE Knob
To tune the MKS-80 with other musical instrument, adjust the Tune Knob which is variable within ± 50 cent (± 1/4 tone).
VOLUME Slider
This controls the overall volume of the MKS-80, and the headphones volume.
DYNAMICS SENS Slider
Even if this knob is raised, there will be no dynamics effect obtained, unless the dynamics is turned on in the Tone Memory currently in use.
* The values of the Dynamics and Volume cannot be written into memory.CONTRAST Knob
This adjusts the contrast of the Display Window.
_ _ pg. 13 _ _EDIT MODE (I)
Like any analog synthesizer, the MKS-80 has various parameters which can be edited for sound synthesis. The MKS-80, however, does not feature knobs or switches on its panel for you to touch or move. Instead, there are two methods of synthesizing. One is calling each parameter and changing its value by using the panel buttons on the MKS-80. Another is by using the optional programmer MPG-80 which works just like panel controls of a synthesizer.
The Edit function does not automatically rewrite the existing program, unless the appropriate procedure for rewriting is done.
Parameters of TONE MEMORY Section
All the parameters in the Tone Section can be used to edit a Tone Memory.
* See the Edit Map on p. 11, too.LFO-1 - This is a Low Frequency Oscillator which controls the VCO and VCF, etc.
● LFO RATE = LFO Rate (0-100)
This controls the rate of the LFO-l. At zero, obtained rate is the slowest, and as the value is increased, the rate is quickened.
● LFO DLY = LFO Delay Time (0-100)
This sets the time required for the LFO-l to start its modulation after a key is pressed on the keyboard. At zero, there is no delay time.
● LFO WF = LFO Waveform (tri, saw, square, RND)
This is to select the output waveform of the LFO-l. There are four types of waveforms available.
_ _ pg. 14 _ _VCO Modulation - VCO's frequency can be controlled by the LFO-1 or ENV-1.
● VCO LFO = VCO MOD LFO-l Depth (0-100)
When the LFO-l is modulating the VCO's frequency {vibrato}, this value decides the intensity of the modulation. At zero, there is no modulation obtained, and as the value is increased, deeper pitch modulation is obtained.
● VCO ENV = VCO MOD ENV-l Depth (0-100)
When the ENV-l is controlling the VCO's frequency, the value set here decides the intensity of the modulation. At zero, there is no modulation, and as the value is increased, deeper pitch modulation is obtained.
Pulse Width Modulation - The ratio of the VCO's pulse wave can be altered by ENV-l, LFO-1 or keyboard.
● PW = Pulse Width (0-100)
This sets the ratio of the VCO's pulse wave. At 0, pulse width ratio is 50%, making a square wave. And as you increase the value, the pulse width will become narrower, the sound disappearing just before 100%.
● PWM = Pulse Width Modulation (0-100)
The ratio of the pulse wave set with the Pulse Width can be modulated by the ENV-l, LFO or keyboard. The PWM slider decides the intensity of the modulation. At value zero, there is no modulation, and, as the value goes up, deeper modulation is obtained.
● PWM SEL = PWM Mode selector (ENV, LFO, KYBD)
This selects which one of the ENV-l, LFO-l or the keyboard modulates the pulse width.
* Modulating pulse width by keyboard - The width of pulse wave generated from the MKS-80 can be changed depending on the key you play. If all the pulses are set exactly the same ratio, higher note may sound thin. To solve this problem, it is a good idea to set the pulse in the higher pitch to wider.
● PWM POL = PWM Polarity (NRM, INV)
This selects the polarity of the waveform or envelope curve that controls PWM. For instance; if using the ENV-l for modulation, the pulse width gets wider in the Normal, and narrower in the Invert mode.
_ _ pg. 15 _ _VCO Key Follow - In the VCO section, Key Follow function is provided to detune the generated sound. This also can be effectively used during synthesizing with Cross Modulation function.
● VCO KYBD = VCO Key Follow (0-100)
This is usually set to 100%, but can be set to any value you like from 0 to 100%. At 0%, the pitch obtained will be always the same regardless of which key is pressed. And as you increase the value, the pitch alteration will be more drastic. {For arabic quarter-note tuning, set at 50%}
● VCO SEL = VCO Selector (1, OFF, 2)
With this, you can select which of the VCO-l or 2 should take on the Key Follow effect set at the VCO Key Follow. At OFF, both VCO-l and 2 take on 100% Key Follow.
Cross Modulation - Here, the output waveform from the VCO-2 changes the VCO-l's pitch. With the VCO-2 set to the Low Frequency, complicated pitch alteration can be obtained with combination of the LFO-l.
● XMOD MAN = Cross Mod Manual Depth (0-100)
The intensity of the Cross Modulation can be manually changed. At 0, there is no effect obtained, and increasing the value will deepen the pitch alteration.
● XMOD ENV = Cross Mod ENV-1 Depth (0-100)
This decides the amount of ENV-l's output sent to the Cross Modulation. At 100, maximum effect is obtained.
● XMOD POL = Cross Mod Polarity (NRM, INV)
This selects the polarity of the ENV-l output set above. In Normal, the ENV curve starts from zero to its maximum, and at Invert, the curve will reach to zero finally.
VCO-1 - Voltage Controlled Oscillator #1
● VCO1 MOD = VCO-1 Modulation (NRM, OFF, INV)
This controls ON/OFF of the VCO-l Modulation. In Normal, higher CV makes higher pitch; and in Invert, the other way round. {The set amount of VCO Mod is a mix of LFO-1 and ENV-1. Set at NRM, a rise in either modulator would increase pitch of VCO-1. Set at INV, a rise in either modulator would decrease pitch.}
_ _ pg. 16 _ _● VCO1 RNG = VCO-1 Range (32' ~ 16' ~ 8' ~ 4' ~ 2')
This selects the pitch of the VCO-1 in half tone steps from 32' to 2'. The Display Window shows the note represented by MIDI Key number 60 (which corresponds with Middle C of the piano keyboard).
● VCO1 WF = VCO-1 Waveform (tri, saw, pulse, square)
This selects the output waveform from the VCO-1. {The waveform selected determines the brightness or timbre of you basic sound. Triangle is dull, Square is brighter but hollow, Saw is bright, and Pulse is adjustable depending on the Pulse Width.}
Synchro - By synchronizing two VCOs, complicated waveform (which is impossible to make with a single VCO) can be created.
● VCO SYNC = VCO SYNC (1->2, OFF, 1<-2)
This controls ON/OFF of the VCO synchro, and its direction. {Using 1->2, the cycle of VCO-1 is used to synchronise or "reset" VCO-2. Here. everytime VCO-1 re-starts its wavecycle, VCO-2 is forced to restart its wavecycle (regardless of where it was in its cycle).}
VCO-2 - By mixing this with VCO-1, or using Synchro or Cross Modulation function, a wide variety of sound synthesis is possible.
● VCO2 MOD = VCO-2 Modulation (NRM, OFF, INV)
This selects the ON/OFF of the VCO-2 modulation. In Normal, higher CV makes higher pitch; and in Invert, the other way round.
● VCO2 RNG = VCO-2 Range (LOW, 32C ~ 2C, HI)
This selects the pitch of the VCO-2 in half tone step from 32' to 2', and also selects Low or High Frequency. The Display Window shows the note represented by MIDI Key number 60 (which corresponds with Middle C of the piano keyboard).
● VCO2 TUN = VCO-2 Fine Tune
This is the VCO-2's tuning function ranging from -50 to +50 cents (± 1/4 tone).
● VCO2 WF = VCO-2 Waveform (tri, saw, pulse, NOISE)
This selects the output waveform of the VCO-2.
Mixer
● MIXER = Source Mixer (0-100)
This sets the proportion of the signal from the VCO-1 and 2. At 0, only the VCO-1 sound is heard, and as the value increases, the proportion of the VCO-2 increases, and at 100, only the VCO-2 sound is obtained. {At 50, both VCO-1 and VCO-2 are set equally loud.}
_ _ pg. 17 _ _High Pass Filter - This filter lets the high frequency harmonics pass and cuts off the low harmonics.
● HPF FREQ = HPF CutOff Frequency
This sets the cutoff point of the HPF. As the value is increased, lower frequency is cut off.
VCF - Voltage Controlled Filter. This filter changes the tone color by cutting off or emphasizing harmonics. This filter lets the low frequency harmonics pass and cuts off the high frequency. Also the cutoff frequency of this filter is controlled {can be modulated} by the LFO or Envelope.
● VCF FREQ = VCF CutOff Frequency (0-100)
This controls the cutoff frequency of the VCF. At l00, the original waveform passes without being changed; and, as the value is decreased, the higher frequencies are blocked out. {Cut-Off Frequency determines the position in the harmonic spectrum where the filter will begin to block out the higher harmonics.}
● VCF RESO = VCF Resonance (0-100)
This emphasizes the cutoff point set with the Cutoff Frequency. At 0, there is no effect, and as you raise the value, certain harmonics are emphasized, and the created sound will become more unusual/ more electronic in nature. {Resonance is where the frequencies at the Cut-Off position are boosted.}
VCF Modulation
● VCF SEL = VCF Mod Envelope Selector (ENV-1, ENV-2)
This selects which of ENV-l or ENV-2 controls {modulates} the VCF.
● VCF POL = VCF Mod Envelope Polarity (NRM, INV) This selects the polarity of the envelope curve that controls the VCF. At Normal the curve goes up from zero up to its maximum.
● VCF ENV = VCF Mod ENV Depth (0-100)
This sets the amount of Envelope which controls {modulates} the cutoff frequency. At 0, there is no effect; and, as the value increases, the modulation becomes more intensive.
● VCF LFO = VCF Mod LFO Depth (0-100)
This sets the amount of the LFO-l that controls {modulates} the cutoff frequency of the VCF. At 0, there is no effect; and, as the value increases, the modulation becomes more intensive.
● VCF KYBD = VCF Key Follow (0-100)
The cutoff frequency of the VCF can be changed depending on the key pressed. At 0, however, the cutoff frequency does not change at all. At l00, the cutoff frequency will fully change according to the pitch of the key pressed. {With a positive amount of Keyboard Follow (Tracking) applied to the Filter Cut-Off, then the higher keyboard notes being played would result in brighter notes.}
_ _ pg. 18 _ _VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifier. This controls the volume (amplitude) of the sound.
● VCA LEVL = VCA Level (0 to 100)
This sets the level of the ENV-2 that controls the VCA, so it should be set considering the volume difference caused in changing the tone colors. {In general, you will want to set this to 100.}
● VCA LFO = VCA Mod LFO-l Depth
This sets the amount of the LFO-l that control the VCA level {tremolo}. At 0, there is no effect; and, as the value is increased, the amount of the signal increases.
Dynamics - This is to change the level or attack time of the envelope by the velocity of key pressure. The message which controls dynamics is MIDI Key Velocity.
● DYN TIME = Dynamics Time (0 to 100)
This decides the amount of the Key Velocity that controls {modulates} attack time of the envelope {ENV-2}. At 0, the attack time remains at its set level {time}; and, as the value is increased, attack time gets shorter with harder key velocity.
● DYN LEVL = Dynamics Level (0 to l00)
This decides the amount of the Key Velocity that controls the level of envelope {ENV-2}. At 0, the level remains at its set level regardless of how hard the key is pressed. As the value is increased, the envelope level changes more obviously depending on how you play the keyboard; that is, the harder you attack the key, the higher the level will be.
Envelope - This section processes the gate signal generated by Key ON/OFF to control VCF, VCO, etc. Basically, it consists of Attack Time, Decay Time, Sustain Level and Release Time.
● EG RESET = Envelope Reset (ON, OFF)
This selects whether to start each note from the beginning of the envelope curve, or continue the curve from the present level. When it is ON, each time you press a new key, the note will start from the beginning of the envelope curve. {In general, you will want to leave this ON.}
● EG1 DYN = ENV-l Dynamics (ON, OFF)
● EG2 DYN = ENV-2 Dynamics (ON, OFF)
These two are both to select whether to control the envelope with Key Velocity message or not.
_ _ pg. 19 _ _● EG1 A = ENV-1 Attack Time (0-100)
● EG2 A = ENV-2 Attack Time (0-100)
These set the time required for the signal to reach its maximum from the moment the key is pressed down. At 0, the shortest attack time is obtained.
● EG1 D = ENV-1 Decay Time (0-100)
● EG2 D = ENV-2 Decay Time (0-100)
These adjust the time needed for the signal to drop from the maximum to the sustain level. At 0, the quickest decay time is obtained.
* When the sustain level is set to 100, the envelope curve does not change by the decay time setting.
● EG1 S = ENV-1 Sustain Level (0-100)
● EG2 S = ENV-2 Sustain Level (0-100)
This determines the sustain level to which the signal falls at the end of the decay time.
At 100, this equals to the peak level of the envelope curve.
● EG1 R = ENV-1 Release Time (0-100)
● EG2 R = ENV-2 Release Time (0-100)
These determine the time needed for the voltage {level} to reach zero from the moment the key is turned OFF {let go}. At 0, the shortest release time is obtained.
● EG1 KYBD = ENV-l Key Follow (0-100)
● EG2 KYBD = ENV-2 Key Follow (0-100)
The time required for the envelope to complete its curve can be changed depending on which key is pressed. There is no change of the time at all when the Key Follow is set to 0; but as the value is increased, envelope time becomes shorter with higher key pressed {as you press keys higher up the keyboard, the envelope cycle time is faster}.
_ _ pg. 20 _ _Editing A TONE MEMORY
All the parameters in the Tone Section can be edited to your taste as follows.
1. Press the Tone Button, and the button lights up and the Display will respond as shown below.
[ EDIT TONE ## ]
* ## is the Tone Number currently called.2. Assign the Tone Memory which you wish to edit with a Bank Button and a Number Button.
3. By pressing the Parameter Forward Button, go to the parameter whose value you wish to change. If you happen to come too far, use the Parameter Backward Button.
4. By using the Value Up Button or Value Down Button, change the value as you like.
5. Repeat the step 3 and 4 as many times as necessary.
6. Press the Tone Button to return to the Play mode.
The editing operation does not automatically rewrite the existing Tone Memory. If you wish to retain the edited Tone Memory, "writing" operation is required.
● Repeat Function
If you wish to change the Parameter Number or Parameter Value quickly, hold down the relevant buttons {for a longer time}; Parameter Forward, Backward, Value Up and Down Button, instead of releasing the button each time.
● Display response in Edit Mode
VCF FREQ 66 > 75Parameter Mem EditMem = Parameter Value written in Memory
Edit = Edited Parameter Value
* The edited parameter value is not automatically written into memory.
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Parameters in PATCH PRESET Section
A Patch Preset includes the following parameters which can be spontaneously edited.
* The Edit Map shown on P. 11 will help you understand the parameters easier.● MODE = Key Mode (Whole, Split 2, Split 1, Dual)
These four Key Modes are optional.
WHOL = Whole Mode - In this mode the MKS-80 acts as an 8 voice synthesizer. Receiving the message sent from an external device, the MKS-80 can output up to 8 notes at a time. When 9 notes are received, the 9th note will be ignored. When the Key mode is changed from the Dual or Split to Whole, the tone color of the Upper Section will remain {unchanged}.
Split Mode - In this mode, the MKS-80 acts as two polyphonic synthesizers. The keyboard is split into Lower and Upper sections at the set split point, each having 4 synthesizer modules. Two different tone colors and mode settings can be separately assigned.
SPL1 = Split 1 - When the keyboard does not have the Split function, select this key mode. The MKS-80 can remember the key number of the split point, and distribute the received message to the relevant section.
SPL2 = Split 2 - When the keyboard features the Split function, select this mode. The message sent on the same MIDI Channel as the MKS-80 is distributed to the Upper, and the message sent on the channel one number bigger is distributed to the Lower Section.
* When the MKS-80 chooses MIDI Channel 3, message sent from the external device on channel 3 is assigned to the Upper section, and channel 4 message works on the Lower section.
DUAL = Dual Mode - In this mode, the MKS-80 acts as a 4 voice synthesizer with two independent modules.
Even if the {external} keyboard does not feature the Dual mode, setting the MKS-80 to the Dual mode will allow Dual mode performance. And when the {external} keyboard features the Dual mode, the MKS-80 can be set to either the Split 2 or Dual mode.
_ _ pg 22 _ _* Split and Dual Mode on the Keyboard - When the keyboard does not feature either the Spl it or Dual mode, or if it is set to the Whole mode, the MIDI message is sent only on the channel the keyboard is set to.
If the keyboard is set to the Split mode, the key higher than the split point is sent on the current set MIDI channel as Upper section message. And the key lower than the split point is sent on the channel number one bigger as Lower section message.
When the keyboard is set to the Dual mode, a key message will be sent on the current MIDI channel as Upper section message, and on the channel one bigger than that as Lower section message.
● S. POINT = Split Point (A0 to C8)
When the MKS-80 is set to the Split 1 mode, this value determines the split point. A0 is represented by MIDI key number 21. (C4 corresponds with C4 of the piano keyboard.)
● TONE = Tone Number (11 to 88)
This is to assign a Tone Number or pair of Tone Numbers. Use the Bank Buttons and Number Buttons.
● BALANCE = Balance (0-100)
This sets the volume balance of the upper and lower sections in Split or Dual mode. At 0, only lower section output {is obtained}; and at 100, only upper section output is obtained.
● OCTAVE = Octave Shift (+2, +1, NORM, -1, -2)
Without changing the VCO's range, the pitch of the entire keyboard can be transposed in octaves.
In Normal, no transposition is done; and from -2 to +2, octave transpositions are optional in one octave steps.
_ _ pg. 23 _ _● ASSIGN = Assign Mode (Solo, Unison 1, Unison 2, Poly 1, Poly 2)
The above four Assign Modes are optional.
SOLO - This mode turns the MKS-80 to a monophonic synthesizer following Last Note Priority. Last Note Priority is that the last key pressed is selected when more than one key is pressed at a time.
UNI 1 = Unison 1 - This turns theM KS-80 to a monophonic synthesizer following Last Note Priority. In the Whole mode, all 8 synthesizer modules will be assigned to each key.
UNI 2 = Unison 2 - The maximum synthesizer modules applied {assigned} to one key changes... depending on how many keys you are pressing.
Modules assigned per key / No. of Keys pressedMode 1 key 2 keys 3 - 4 more than 5WHOLE 8 4 2 1SPLIT 4 2 1 -DUAL 8 4 2 -
PLY 1 = Poly 1 - This mode turns the MKS-80 to an 8 voice polyphonic synthesizer assigning one synthesizer module to each key pressed. (In the Dual mode, 2 modules to each.) This is suitable for the sound{s} with long release time.
PLY 2 = Poly 2 - This is very similar to Poly 1 mode, the only difference is that Poly 2 is {more} suitable for portamento.
● DETUNE = Unison Detune (0-100)
As you increase the value, the pitch difference increases and richer ensemble effect{s} will be obtained.
_ _ pg. 24 _ _● HOLD = Hold/Sustain (MIDI, ON, OFF)
MIDI - MIDI Hold (Damper) message can make a sustained sound.
ON - MIDI Hold message will be ignored. The note played will be sustained even after the key is released, but playing a new key will kill the old note, retaining only the new note.
OFF - There is no Hold function.
● GLIDE = Glide (Portamento) (0-100)
This adjusts the Portamento time. At 0, there is no portamento effect.
● BENDER = Bender Sensitivity (0-100)
This adjusts the maximum effect of Bender. At 100, pitch bender effect up to about 1 octave (Normal) is obtained.
● VCO-1 = VCO-1 Bender (WIDE, NORM, OFF)
● VCO-2 = VCO-2 Bender (WIDE, NORM, OFF)
The above 2 parameters control ON/OFF and the range of pitch bender effect. With the Bender Sens set to 100: Wide = approx. 2.5 octaves / Normal = approx. 1 octave or more.
● TOUCH = After Touch Sensitivity (0-100)
The VCO pitch or cutoff frequency of the VCF can be controlled by after touch message (MIDI Channel Pressure or Modulation wheel).
This determines the maximum effect of the After Touch message that controls the VCO or VCF. At 0, there is no effect; and as the value is raised, the effect becomes wider.
● SELECT = After Touch Mode Selector (VCO, VCF)
If VCO is selected, the after touch message will control the VCO's pitch; and if VCF {is selected}, the VCF's cutoff frequency {is affected}.
● RATE = After Touch LFO-2 Rate (0-100)
This decides the rate' of the LFO-2 that is used for VCO modulation by after touch message.
_ _ pg. 25 _ _Editing a PATCH PRESET
All the parameters in the Patch Preset Section can be edited as follows.
1. Press the Patch Button . The button will light up and the Display will respond as shown below.
[ EDIT PATCH ## ]
* ## is the Patch Number currently called.
2. Assign the Patch Preset you wish to edit with a Bank Button and Number Button.
3. By using the Parameter Forward Button, go to the parameter whose value you with to change. If you have come too far, use the Backward Button.
4. By using the Value Up and Down Button, change the value as you like.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times.
6. Press the Patch Button to return to the Play mode.
* When the Split or Dual Key mode is selected, the Tone Number and its follower parameters can be set separately in each upper and lower section. To edit the parameter in the upper section, press the Upper Button, and to edit the lower section, press the Lower Button. The button pressed will light up. In the Whole mode, both Upper and Lower Buttons are lighted.
This editing operation, however, does not automatically rewrite the existing Patch Preset. If you wish to "write" the edited Patch Preset, appropriate writing operation is required.
_ _ pg. 26 _ _EDIT MODE (II)
By using the optional programmer MPG-80, editing or synthesizing operation will become considerably quicker and easier.
Setting up the Programmer MPG-80
- Use the supplied 6P DIN Cord for setup.
1. Programmer Connector
The Programmer Connector in the rear panel is to connect the MPG-80. Connecting any other device to this connector will cause break down. Also, never leave the cable connected here without the MPG-80 connected to the other end.
* Through the Programmer Connector, direct current of about 8V comes out. Please be careful about handling.
2. Connection
MIDI Keyboard MPG-80 Programmer Roland MKS-80 MIDI MIDI Programmer Programmer Out ---►--- In Out ---►--- In_ _ pg. 27 _ _* As shown below, the message received through MIDI IN of the MPG-80 is sent to the MKS-80 through the Programmer Connectors in the exact same shape.
MIDI Keyboard MPG-80 Programmer Roland MKS-80 MIDI Out --►-- MIDI In ->- MIDI Thru --┐ Programmer Programmer Out --┴--►-- InHow to use the Programmer MPG-80
Make sure that all the connections have been correctly made. Turn on the MKS-80 first, then the MPG-80, the keyboard, and finally the amplifier. Turn the MKS-80 to the Play or Edit mode, then recall any Tone Memory or Patch Preset you wish to edit.
If you wish to edit only a few parameters, remaining the rest of parameter values intact, take the Method 1. Also, if you wish to synthesize from scratch, take the Method 2.
METHOD 1
1. Set the Input Selector Switch on the {rear of} MKS-80 to the Programmer position.
* Now the message received through MIDI IN of the MPG-80 is sent to the MKS-80 through the Programmer Connectors in the exact same form.
2. Set the MIDI Function Switch to the "III" position.
3. Set the Programmer Channel to the same number as the MIDI Channel of the MKS-80.
4. Move the desired controls on the Programmer, and the values of the corresponding parameters will change. 5. When you have completed editing, press either the Tone Button or the Patch Button which is lighted.
* After this procedure, you may set the MIDI Function Switch back to the "I" or "II" position it was previously.
_ _ pg. 28 _ _METHOD 2
1. Set the Input Selector Switch to the Programmer position.
2. Set the MIDI Function Switch on the MKS-80 to the III position.
3. Set the Programmer Channel to the same number as the MIDI Channel of the MKS-80.
4. Press the Tone Manual Button, if you wish to make a Tone Memory. And press the Patch Manual Button, if you wish to make a Patch Preset.
5. Make your own sound by using the controls on the Programmer.
6. When you have completed synthesizing, press the Tone Button or Patch Button.
● Setting Split Point
The following is how to set the split point by using the programmer.
Press the Split Point Button, and without releasing it, press a key. The split point you set. The pressed key will be the lowest key of the Upper section. {This procedure does not apply in the Whole or Dual mode.}
* If you wish to retain the edited program, take the following writing procedure.
_ _ pg. 29 _ _
WRITE MODE
An edited program can be written into memory for storage and later retrieval.
Before going to the following writing procedure, make sure that the MKS-80 is set to either Play or Edit mode. If not, turn it to the Play mode.
Writing a Tone Memory
1. Set the Memory Area Switch to the appropriate position depending on which memory you wish to use for writing the edited program.
2. Press the Write/Execute Button, and the button starts flashing.
3. If the Tone Button is not lighted, press it. Then it will light up and the Display will respond as shown right.
[ WRITE TONE ** ]
4. If you wish to write into the internal memory of the MKS-80, set its Protect Switch to the "OFF" position. And to write into the cartridge, set the cartridge's Protect Switch to "OFF".
5. Assign the Tone Number where you wish to write the edited program by using the Bank Button and Number Button.
Now, writing is done, and the Display responds as shown right.
[ WRITTEN TONE ## ]
where ## represents the Tone Number just written.
6. Set the Protect Switch to the "ON" position.
* Please always keep the Protect Switch to the "ON" position except for during Writing mode. In this way, the data in memory will be protected from accidental loss.
_ _ pg. 30 _ _Writing a Patch Preset
1. Set the Memory Area Switch to the appropriate position depending on which memory you wish to use for writing the edited program.
2. Press the Write/Execute Button, and the button starts flashing.
3. If the Patch Button is not lighted, press it. Then it will light up and the Display will respond as shown right:
[ WRITE PATCH ** ]
4. If you wish to write into the internal memory of the MKS-80, set its Protect Switch to the "OFF" position. And to write into the cartridge, set the cartridge's Protect Switch to "OFF".
5. Assign the Patch Number where you wish to write the edited program by using the Bank Button and Number Button.
Now, writing is done, and the Display responds as shown right:
[ WRITTEN PATCH ## ]
where ## represents the Patch Number just written
6. Set the Protect Switch back to the "ON" position.
Note - If the Protect Switch is set to the "ON" position, the Display will respond as shown right:
[ MEMORY PROTECTED ]
If you have tried to write into the Cartridge without the Cartridge connected to the MKS-80, the Display will respond as shown right:
[ INSERT CARTRIDGE ]
If any of the above messages occur, simply press the Write/Execute Button again. The MKS-80 will return to the condition just before the first Write/Execute Button was pressed, allowing you to repeat the writing procedure.
_ _ pg. 37 _ _MEMORY CARTRIDGE
The data in the internal memory of the MKS-80 can be saved onto the cartridge. Also, the saved data can be loaded from the cartridge to the MKS-80 at any time later. This saving and loading operation can be done only with the MKS-80 set to the Play mode (if it is set to other mode, turn it to the Play mode), then take the following operation:
Saving onto the Memory Cartridge
1. Insert the Memory Cartridge into the cartridge slot on the MKS-80.
2. Set the Memory Area Switch to the "A" or "B" position.
3. Set the Save/Load Mode Switch to the "CARTRIDGE" position.
4. Set the Protect Switch of the Memory Cartridge to the "OFF" position.
5. Press the Save Button , and the Display will respond as shown right.
[ SAVE all banks ]
6. If you wish to save the whole {all} data in memory onto the cartridge, go straight to step 7.
- If you wish to save the data in a bank or banks, assign the bank or banks by pressing the Bank Button(s) while holding the Save Button.
[ SAVE 1 3 _ 7 ]
* This is the example when bank 1, 3 and 7 are assigned.
7. Press the Save Button, and without releasing it, press the Write/Execute Button. The Display will respond as shown right:
[ SAVE COMPLETE ]
8. Set the Protect Switch of the Memory Cartridge back to the "ON" position.
_ _ pg. 32 _ _Note - * If "SAVE COMPLETE" is not seen in step 7, simply press the Write/Execute Button. The MKS-80 will return to the condition just before the Save Button was pressed (in the step 5), allowing you to repeat the saving procedure.
(e.g.) If the Protect Switch is set to the "ON" position, the Display will respond as shown right:
[ MEMORY PROTECTED ]
If the Cartridge has not been connected to the MKS-80, the Display will respond as shown right:
[ INSERT CARTRIDGE ]
If the Memory Area Switch , is set to the "INT" position:
[ FUNCTION ERROR ]
● DATA BACKUP
To prevent accidental loss of the data in the MKS-80's memory, save the important data into the Memory Cartridge.
_ _ pg. 33 _ _Loading from the Memory Cartridge
1. Insert the Memory Cartridge.
2. Set the Memory Area Switch to the "A" or "B" position.
3. Set the Save/Load Mode Switch to the "CARTRIDGE" position.
4. Set the Protect Switch to the "OFF" position.
5. Press the Load Button, and the Display will respond as shown right:
[ LOAD all banks ]
6. If you wish to load the whole {all} data on the cartridge into the MKS-80, straight go to the step 7.
- If you wish to load the data in a bank or banks, assign the bank number or numbers by pressing Bank Button(s) while still holding the Load Button.
[ LOAD _ _45 _8 ]
* The above is the example when Banks 4,5 and 8 are assigned.
7. Press the Load Button, and without releasing it, press the Write/Execute Button. The Display will respond as shown right:
[ LOAD COMPLETE ]
8. Set the Protect Switch of the MKS-80 back to the "ON" position.
_ _ pg. 34 _ _Note - * If "LOAD COMPLETE" is not seen in step 7, simply press the Write/Execute Button. The MKS-80 will return to the condition just before the Load Button was pressed (in the step 5), allowing you to repeat the loading procedure.
(e.g.) If the Protect Switch is set to the "ON" position, the Display will respond as shown right:
[ MEMORY PROTECTED ]
If the Cartridge has not been connected to the M KS-80, the Display will respond as shown right:
[ INSERT CARTRIDGE ]
If the Memory Area Switch is set to the "INT" position...
[ FUNCTION ERROR ]
_ _ pg. 35 _ _MIDI
Saving and Loading
The data in MKS-80's memory can be saved into another MKS-80 or computer using MIDI. Also, the saved data can be at any time loaded back to the MKS-80.
MKS-80 External MIDI DeviceMIDI Out ---►--- MIDI In MIDI In ---◄--- MIDI OutThe saving and loading operation can be done only when the MKS-80 is set to the Play mode. If it is set to other mode, turn it to the Play mode then take the following operation:
_ _ pg. 36 _ _Saving the data in the MKS-80 to a MIDI device (or computer)
1. Set the Save/Load Mode Switch to the "MIDI" Position.
2. Set the MIDI Function Switch to the "III" position.
3. Set the Protect Switch of the receiver device to the "OFF" position.
4. Press the Save Button. The Display will respond as shown right:
[ SAVE all banks ]
- Here, if you wish to save the entire data in memory, go straight to step 5.
- If you wish to select a bank or banks to be saved; without releasing the Save Button, assign the bank or banks by pressing the Bank Button.
[ SAVE _2 _ 6 _ ]
* The above is the example when banks 2 and 6 are assigned.
5. While still holding the Save Button, press the Write/Execute Button. The Display will respond as shown right:
[ SAVING _ _ ]
And in about a second, saving will be completed with the Display as shown right:
[ SAVE COMPLETE ]
Then, the MKS-80 is returned to the condition just before the Save Button was pressed (in the step 4).
6. You may now set the Protect Switch of the receiver device back to the "ON" position.
7. You may also set the MIDI Function Switch back to the "I" or "II" position.
_ _ pg. 37 _ _* If "SAVE COMPLETE" is not seen in step 5, simply press the Write/Execute Button, and the MKS-80 will be returned to the condition just before the Save Button was pressed (in the step 4), allowing you to repeat the saving procedure again.
(e.g.) If the connected device is unable to receive the MIDI message, the Display will be as shown right: If the receiver is another MKS-80, this Display is also shown when the Protect Switch is set to "ON".
[ REJECTED ]
_ _ pg. 38 _ _Loading the data in the MIDI device (or computer) to the MKS-80
1. Set the Save/Load Mode Switch to the "MIDI" position.
2. Set the MIDI Function Switch to the "III" position.
3. Set the Protect Switch of the MKS-80 to the "OFF" position.
4. Press the Load Button. The Display will respond with:
[ LOAD all banks ]
- Here, if you wish to load the entire data in memory, go straight to step 5.
- If you wish to select a bank or banks to be loaded; without releasing the Load Button, assign the bank or banks by pressing the Bank Button.
[ LOAD 1 3 _ 7_ ]
* The above is the example when banks 1, 3 and 7 are assigned.
5. While still holding the Load Button, press the Write/Execute Button. The Display will respond as shown right:
[ LOADING _ _ ]
And in about a second, loading will be completed with the Display as shown right:
[ LOAD COMPLETE ]
Then, the MKS-80 is returned to the condition just before the Load Button was pressed. (in the step 4).
6. You may now set the Protect Switch of the MKS-80 back to the "ON" position.
7. You may also set the MIDI Function Switch back to the "I" or "II" position.
_ _ pg. 39 _ _* If "LOAD COMPLETE" is not seen in step 5, simply press the Write/Execute Button, and the MKS-80 will be returned to the condition just before the Load Button was pressed (in the step 4), allowing you to repeat the loading procedure again.
(e.g.) When the transmitter is not able to send the MIDI message, the Display will react as shown right. If, however, the transmitter is another MKS-80, this will never be seen.
[ REJECTED ]
If the Protect Switch of the MKS-80 (receiver) is set to the "ON" position, the Display will respond as shown right.
[ MEMORY PROTECTED ]
INDICATORS
Receive Mode Indicators
You can tell the current receive mode {status} with these indicators.
* Refer to the separate document "MIDI" for the details.
MIDI Message Indicator
This lights up when the MKS-80 recognizes MIDI message. While a key is held down, this indicator is lighted.
_ _ pg. 40 _ _TABLES
MKS-80 Parameter Table
TONE Section
P A R A M E T E R V A L U ENo Display Display 2 LFO RATE LFO-1 Rate 0 - 100 3 LFO DLY LFO-1 Delay Time 0 - 100 4 LFO WF LFO-1 Waveform {tri} Triangle Wave {saw} Sawtooth Wave {sq} Square Wave RND Random5 VCO LFO VCO Modulation LFO-1 Depth 0 - 100 6 VCO ENV VCO Modulation ENV-1 Depth 0 - 100 7 PW Pulse Width 0 - 100 8 PWM Pulse Width Modulation 0 - 100 9 PWM SEL PWM Mode Selector ENV ENV-1 LFO LFO-1 KBD Keyboard10 PWM POL PWM Polarity NRM Normal INV Invert11 VCO KYBD VCO Key Follow 0-100 12 VCO SEL VCO Selector (Key Follow) 1 VCO-1 OFF OFF 2 VCO-213 XMOD MAN Cross Modulation Manual Depth 0-100 14 XMOD ENV X-MOD ENV-1 Depth 0-100 15 XMOD POL X-MOD Polarity NRM Normal INV Invert16 VC01 MOD VCO-1 Modulation NRM Normal OFF OFF INV Invert17 VC01 RNG VCO-1 Range 32C-2C 32'C - 2'C18 VC01 WF VCO-1 Waveform {tri} Triangle {saw} Sawtooth Wave {pulse} Pulse Wave {sq} Square Wave19 VCO SYNC VCO Synchro 1->-2 VCO-1 ->- VCO-2 OFF OFF 1-<-2 VCO-1 -<- VCO-220 VC02 MOD VCO-2 Modulation NRM Normal OFF OFF INV Invert_ _ pg. 41 _ _PATCH Section
P A R A M E T E R V A L U ENo Display Display 51 MODE Key Mode WHOL Whole SPL2 Split 2 SPL 1 Split 1 DUAL Dual52 S. POINT Split Point A0~C8 53 TONE Tone Number 11 ~ 88 BALANCE Balance 0 - 100 54 OCTAVE Octave Shift -2 2 OCT Down -1 1 OCT Down NORM Normal 1 1 OCT Up 2 2 OCT Up55 ASSIGN Assign Mode SOLO UNI1 Unison 1 UNI2 Unison 2 PLY 1 Poly 1 PLY 2 Poly 256 DETUNE Unison Detune 0 - 100 57 HOLD Hold MIDI ON OFF 58 GLIDE Glide 0 - 100 59 BENDER Bender Sensitivity 0 - 100 60 VCO-l VCO-l Bend WIDE NORM Normal OFF 61 VCO-2 VCO-2 Bend WIDE NORM Normal OFF 62 TOUCH After Touch Sensitivity 0 - 100 63 SELECT After Touch Mode Selector VCO VCO LFO-2 MOD VCF VCF FREQ64 RATE LFO-2 Rate 0 - 100 _ _ pg. 43 _ _Display Message Table
DISPLAY ACTION TAKEN OPERATIONAUTO TUNE TUNE Button pressed. While auto-tuning.EDIT TONE No ## TONE Button pressed. While editing Tone Number ##.EDIT PATCH No ## PATCH Button pressed. While editing Patch Number ##.INSERT CARTRIDGE Cartridge mode selected Cannot continue until Memory Cartridge without Cartridge inserted. is inserted.LOAD all banks Load Button pressed. Followed by pressing Write/ Execute Button, all banks will be loaded.LOAD COMPLETE - Loading is completed.LOAD ### Load and Bank Followed by pressing Write/ Execute Button, Buttons pressed. selected banks ### will be loaded.MEMORY PROTECTED Writing mode selected with Cannot continue until Protect Switch Protect Switch is "ON". is set to "OFF".REJECTED External MIDI device is unable to receive or send signal. SAVE all banks Save Button pressed. Followed by pressing Write/ Execute Button, all banks will be saved.SAVE COMPLETE - Saving is completed.SAVE ### Save and Bank Followed by pressing Write/ Execute Button, Buttons pressed. selected banks ### are saved.WRITE TONE ** Write/ Execute and Tone While writing Tone Number **. Buttons are pressed.WRITE PATCH ** Write/ Execute and Patch While writing Patch Number **. Button pressed.WRITTEN TONE ## - Tone Memory is properly written.WRITTEN PATCH ## - Patch Memory is properly written.Program Change Table
Memory Switch MIDI Program Change valuesINT [A] [B] NUMBERMemory Area BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8INT [A] [B] 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 4 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 6 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 7 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 8 58 57 58 59 60 61 62 63[A] [B] INT 1 64 65 64 67 68 69 70 71 2 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 3 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 4 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 5 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 6 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 7 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 8 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127*Example: Let's see what happens if you set the Memory Switch to "B" and invoke a MIDI Program Change number "69". You will end up with the whatever is on Memory Area "INT", Bank "1", Number "6".
_ _ pg. 45 _ _MIDI Function Table
MIDI FUNCTION SWITCH I II III Key ON/OFF & Dynamics yes yes yes*1 Damper yes yes yes Active Sens yes yes yes Mode Message yes yes yes Bender x yes yes*2 Bender Sensitivity x yes yes Volume x yes yes Modulation x yes yes After Touch x yes yes*3 Tune Request x yes yes Program Change x yes yes {receive only} System Exclusive x x yesMIDI Function Switch = "II"
Tone Memory is changed by the Program Change message sent from the external device. If you change the Tone Memory by using the buttons on the MKS-80, corresponding Program Change message will be sent from the MKS-80 to the receiver.
MIDI Function Switch = "III"
Patch Preset is changed by the Program Change message sent from the external device. But even if you change the Patch Preset by using the buttons on the MKS-80's panel, no Program Change message will be transmitted to the receiver.
*1 - The Hold function by a Damper pedal can be obtained only when the Hold parameter is switched "ON" in a Patch Preset.
*2 - If this message is received from MIDI IN, the value written in the Patch Preset is replaced with this. This message remains until a new Patch Preset is selected.
*3 - The MKS-80's MIDI OUT re-transmits out all the messages received from the MIDI IN, plus these messages.
_ _ pg. 46 _ _SPECIFICATIONS
MKS-80 -:- 8 voice, 16 VCO, Polyphonic Synthesizer Module
FRONT PANEL : Tune ± 50 cent knob: Auto Tune button: Volume slider: Dynamics Sens slider: MIDI Function I, II, III {switch}: MIDI Channel 1 to 16: MIDI Message Indicator LED: Receive Mode Indicator LED = Omni, Poly, Mono: Bank 1 to 8 {buttons}: Number 1 to 8 {buttons}: Memory Area INT, A, B: Memory Cartridge Slot slot: Display LCD 5 x 7 dots x 16 letters: Contrast knob: Save button: Load button: Write/ Execute button: S/L Mode Cartridge, MIDI {switch}: Protect On, Off {switch}: Tone button: Patch button: Upper button: Lower button: Parameter Fwd button: Parameter Bwd button: Value Up button: Value Down button: Headphones Jack 1/4" Phone Jack stereo: Power Switch buttonINTERNAL MEMORY : 64 Patch Presets : 64 Tone Memories EXTERNAL MEMORY : 2 x 64 Patch Presets : 2 x 64 Tone Memories REAR PANEL : Input Selector MIDI, Programmer: MIDI 5 pin DIN Connector x 3 = In, Out, Thru: Programmer 6 pin DIN Connector: Output Level H, M, L {switch}: Output Mode MIX, U/L {switch}: Balanced Output XLR Connector x 2 = Upper, Lower: Unbalanced Output Standard Phone Jack x 2 = Upper, LowerPARAMETERS refer to the owners manual from P. 41 to 43.CONSUMPTION 35WDIMENSIONS W 430 x D 400 x H 88 mm 16-7/8" x 15-3/4" x 3-1/2"WEIGHT 8 kg = 17 lb 10 ozACCESSORIES : Connection Cord LP-25 x 2: MIDI cord 5-Pin DIN cable: Electrical cord A/C cable: Memory Cartridge M-64C: Owner's Manual OPTIONAL EXTRAS : Programmer MPG-80_ _ pg. 47 _ _MKS-80 OWNERS MANUAL '84 OCT. 2-A-3
* When the MPG-80 operates improperly, the cause may lie in the MKS-80. Therefore please take both the MKS-80 and MPG-80 to the repairs.
OUTLINE OF THE MPG-80
Provided with the controls which correspond with the parameters of the MKS-80, the MPG-80 makes sound synthesis extremely easy.
The MPG-80 features MIDI IN, MIDI THRU and Programmer Out Connectors. MIDI message is transmitted to the external devices as shown in Fig 1.
(Fig. 1) MIDI Keyboard MPG-80 Programmer Roland MKS-80 MIDI Out --►-- MIDI In ->- MIDI Thru --┐ Programmer Programmer Out --┴--►-- InThe data of the MPG-80's panel setting is transmitted through the Programmer Connector with the MIDI Format called "System Exclusive".
There are two types of Edit Modes by using the MPG-80; one is to edit only a part of music data, and the other is to synthesize your own sound from scratch.
Power is supplied by the MKS-80 through the Programmer Connector.
CONNECTION
Use a 6P DIN cord for setting up the MPG-80 and MKS-80.
(Fig. 2) MIDI Keyboard MPG-80 Programmer Roland MKS-80 MIDI MIDI Programmer Programmer Out ---►--- In Out ---►--- InSPECIFICATION
● Tone Section : Tone Manual button: LFO-1 Rate slider: LFO-1 Delay Time slider: LFO-1 Waveform tri, saw, sq, Random: VCO Mod LFO-1 Depth slider: VCO Mod ENV-1 Depth slider: Pulse Width 0 ~ 50% slider: Pulse Width Modulation slider: PWM Mode Select ENV-1, LFO-1, Keyboard: PWM Polarity Normal, Invert: VCO Key Follow 0 ~ 100% slider: VCO Select VCO-1, Off, VCO-2: Cross Mod Amount slider: XMOD ENV-1 Depth slider: XMOD Polarity Normal, Invert: VCO-1 Modulation Normal, Off, Invert: VCO-1 Range 32' - 2': VCO-1 Waveform tri, saw, pulse, sq: VCO Synchro -->, Off, <--: VCO-2 Modulation Normal, Off, Invert: VCO-2 Range Low, 32' - 2', Hi: VCO-2 Fine Tune ± 50 cent: VCO-2 Waveform tri, saw, pulse, Noise: Source Mix VCO-1 & VCO-2 knob: High Pass Filter CutOff Frequency: VCF Cutoff Frequency slider: VCF Resonance slider: VCF Envelope Select ENV-1 , ENV-2: VCF Envelope Polarity Normal, Invert: VCF Mod ENV Depth slider: VCF Mod LFO-1 Depth slider: VCF Key Follow slider: VCA ENV-2 Level slider: VCA Mod LFO-1 Depth slider: Dynamics Time slider: Dynamics Level slider: Envelope Reset On, Off: ENV-1 Dynamics On, Off: ENV-1 Attack Time slider: ENV-1 Decay Time slider: ENV-1 Sustain Level slider: ENV-1 Release Time slider: ENV-1 Key Follow slider: ENV-2 Dynamics On, Off: ENV-2 Attack Time slider: ENV-2 Decay Time slider: ENV-2 Sustain Level slider: ENV-2 Release Time slider: ENV-2 Key Follow slider
● Patch Section : Patch Manual button: Key Mode Whole, Split 1, Split 2, Dual: Split Point A0 ~ C8 = button: Tone Number 11 ~ 88: Balance Upper & Lower = knob: Octave Shift +2, +1, Normal, -1,-2: Assign Mode Solo, Unison 1, Unison 2, Poly 1, Poly 2: Unison Detune knob: Hold MIDI, On, Off: Glide knob: Bender Sens knob: VCO-1 Bend Wide, Normal, Off: VCO-2 Bend Wide, Normal, Off: After Touch Sens knob: After Touch Mode Select VCO, VCF LFO-2 Rate: LFO-2 Rate knob ● Programmer Channel 1 - 16 {knob}● Power On, Off {switch}Rear Panel : Programmer Out connector: MIDI Thru connector: MIDI In connector Dimensions W 480 x D 78 x H 177 mm W 19" x D 3-1/8" x H 7-1/16"Weight 3 kg = 6 lb 10 ozPower Consumption 0.9 WAccessories : 6 pin DIN cord : Owner's Manual