Roland MKS-7 User's Manual
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1. mi oo Ila m pa j ime J 7 Pitch Bender Modulation Sensitivity In the Melody and Chord Blocks the sensitivity of the Pitch Bender and Modulation message which are sent with MIDI can be adjusted with the Pitch Bender Modulation Sens Knob BENDER MODULATION SENS SENS a Pitch Bender Sens Knob This knob can change the maximum effect of the Pitch Bender within the range of 0 to 1 octave b Modulation SensKnob D This can change the maximum effect of the Modula tion within the range of 0 to 400 cent 15 8 Other Useful Information a The sound range receivable with MIDI 8QIIII D Receivable Sound Range gt Bass 31 to 96 Actual Keys lao to ea 11 M S H d i Receivable Sound Range Melody wa oum Chord 3 8 S x gt g 8 3t E dk dt Middle C Above picture shows the sound range 7 octaves of Note On Off message that can be received by the MKS 7 If the data sent exceeds this range it will be automatically transposed up or down to fit in the range 16 b Rhythm and Note Number The Rhythm Block of the MKS 7 operates by Note ON OFF message The relation between the keys and drum voices is shown below2. M o Meme a t AMONO D Mix Output Jack Stereo Output Level Switch amp Rhythm Output Jack B Bass Output Jack Muiti Output Jacks D Chord Output Jack B Melody Output Jack IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply The appropriate voltage to be used is shown on the name plate of the rear panel Be sure that it meets the line 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 7 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 after a few seconds This unit might get hot while operating but there is nothing to worry about it CONTENTS m PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 2 CONNECTIONS eee eese 6 OPERATION Cist arate ded 7 1 MIDI Channel Setting 7 2 Tone Color Selection 1 9 3 Tuning n ee eee eee 12 4 Level Setting SAR ce aa ya lia TASA rin 12 5 Setting Dynamics Sensitivity 13 6 Key Transpose e n n 14 7 Pitch Bender and Modulation Sensitivity 15 8 Other sefulinformation 16 Cleaning Use a soft cloth and clean only with a mild detergent e Do not use solvent
3. Sound Source Selector Buttons Bass Chord Melody e Number Button 0 to 9 MIDI Channel Button Transpose Button Headphones Jack Power Switch 24 Rear Panel e Pitch Bender Sens Knob e Modulation Sens Knob e Bass Detune Knob e Output Level Switch MIDI IN Connector MIDI THRU Connector Melody Output Jack Chord Output Jack Bass Output Jack I Rhythm Output Jack e Mix Output Jacks L R Consumption 25W Dimensions Black 482 W x 400 D x 88 H mm 18 15 16 x 15 3 4 x 37 16 Ivory 430 W x 400 D x 88 H mm 16 15 16 x 15 3 4 x 3 7 16 Weights Black 7 kg 151b 7 oz Ivory 7 5 kg 16 Ib 9 oz Accessories MIDI Cable 1m x 1 Connection Cord 2 5m x 2 OPTIONS Carrying Case TB 2U MIDI SYNC Cable MSC 25 50 Sound module move MKS 7 MIDI Implementation Chart Melody Block x 1 x t 16 x x RO ERR RRR RR ROK Function Basic Default Channel Changed Defauit Mode Messages Altered X SKK OK SK SK SK SK k k k ce oe ok o Note Number True voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF Control Change x KA OK OK OBR KOR OR kK K SK X X System Song Pos Song Sel Tune Common System Clock Real Time Commands Aux Local ON OFF All Notes OFF Mes Active Sense Reset 123 127 When the CHORD block is in 6 v
4. the Number Buttons and Transpose Button serve as drum voice buttons as shown right Hit the button which corresponds to the drum voice you want to listen to Press the Rhythm Button Hihat Open Hihat The Display now returns to the tone color num TRANSPOSE ber tis not possible to hear two voices at a time Each of the Melody Bass and Chord Buttons usually serves as a Gate Indicator That is each button is lighted while sound is output and stays dark while no sound is output It how ever does not light up while in the Hold mode 1t 3 Tuning The MKS 7 has the Bass Detune Knob as well as a usual Tune Knob a Tune Knob TUNE Use this knob to tune the MKS 7 with other musical instrument This knob can simultaneously tune all the Blocks Melody Chord and Bass The Chord Block is set to 2 cent lower than the Melody except when in the Whole mode see page 19 b Base Detune Knob BASS DETUNE This knob can detune the pitch of the Bass Block by 50 cent from the Chord and Melody b The pitch does not change while adjusting the Bass Detune Knob First adjust the knob then play a key and now the pitch of the sound is altered You may need to repeat this procedure quite a few times to successfully complete tuning 12 4 Level Setting The MKS 7 has a separate level control for each Block of Melody Chord Bass and Rhythm enabling individual
5. E ete NOTE DRUM VOICES 5 RIDE CYMBAL i re 50 HI TOM HI TOM 7 49 CRASH CYMBAL 48 HITOM HI TOM NOTE 48 l 47 MID TOM OPEN HI HAT MID TOM 46 5 worw aa les ir ee erosen rr a owon ao snae oR LOW TOM SNARE DRUM BASS DRUM BASS DRUM SNARE DRUM BASS DRUM NOTE 36 BASS DRUM c The Display reaction at receiving Exclusive message Exclusive isa kind of MIDI message Refer to the different volume MIDI The MKS 7 uses this for editing the parameters of a tone color When the MKS 7 receives the Exclusive message dots will be indicated in the Display as shown right 17 4 APPLICATIONS 1 MIDI Functions The MKS 7 can reject one or more than one of the following MIDI messages 1 Hold 2 Program Change Patch Selection message 3 Pitch Bender Modulation l 4 Exclusive used for editing the parameters of tone color Operation D Push the Transpose Button Roland SUPER ouem Se ME PA E r E seen Rhythm Butt Bass Button Chord a Eass Buton Roland SUPER QUARTET Button and Melody Button will all light up TUE Sou pem T RE Gi cuoio T ee These four buttons now serve as On Off switches C of the above 4 MIDI messages as shown right When the button is lighted the corresponding od message will be received Push the button that corresponds to the MIDI mE message that you want
6. SUPER QUARTET o eeeei T O ololola The selected button is lighted Lowering the knob too low may decrease the volume 13 6 Key Transpose The MKS 7 features the Key Transpose function that allows transposition in semi tone steps up to 1 octave Operation D Press the Transpose Button Roland SUPER QUMATET TUNE VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY O geese cate SU cx Mu P s E3 E3 E23 E31 MEANS ean pres Pty 8 The Display shows the number that represents how many semi tones are currently transposed from the C key By using the Number Buttons and or the MIDI Channel Button enter a new number Transpose value 1 means a semi tone transposi tion from the C key To transpose to the key higher than C key simply enter the appropriate number but to transpose to lower than C press the MIDI Channel Button first For example to transpose to the lower G press the MIDI Channel Button the Number Button 0 then 5 8 Press the Transpose Button The Transpose function does not apply to the Rhythm Block 14 Key Transpose EY a e z Cr ce un wo nr d En AD Lh c UK Ha La l n I I i i Lin o i lee run nr roi COp MDM orl mi
7. i NO Rhythm Block Basic Channel Velocity Transmitted Function Default Changed Default Messages Altered True voice Note ON Note OFF Pitch Bender Control Change Prog Change J KK k ok k kK k k k k k K K K System Exclusive System Common Song Pos Song Sel Tune System Real Time Mode 1 Mode 3 Clock Commands Recognized Local ON OFF All Notes OFF Active Sense Reset 10 1 16 to instruments assignment Bass Dr 48 50 Hi Tom Snr Dr 37 Low Tom 39 Hnd Cip Mid Tom 4244 Cis HH OMNI ON MONO OMNI OFF MONO Mode 2 Mode 4 OMNI ON POLY OMNI OFF POLY Rim Sht 46 Opn HH 49 Crsh Cym 51 Ride Cym Yes No Sound module MODEL KS 7 MIDI Implementation i RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA 1 3 BASS part 1 3 MELODY part Status Second Third Description n 1089 nnnn S kkk kkkk vvv vvvy Note OFF velocity ignored When the CHORD part is in 6 voice mode the MELODY part is not available 1881 nnnn kkk kkkk 0909 9908 Note OFF kkkkkkk 89 127 18 96 xi Status Second Third Description i yy K a yn i G ni i e li a S 1891 nnnn Okkk kkkk vvv vvvv Note ON 1988 nnnn Okkk kkkk vvv vvvv Note OFF velocity ignored kkkkkkk 127 18 96 1 1801 nnnn Bkkk kkkk 0889 2600 Note OFF vvvwwww 127 kkkkkkk 9 127 24 108 1 1011 nnnn 2111 1811 0000 8008 ALL NOTES OFF 2 1801 nnnn Okkk kkkk Oo Q
8. such as paint thinner Location Operating the MKS 7 near a neon or fluorescent lamp may cause noise interference If so change the angle or position of the MKS 7 Avoid using the MKS 7 in extreme heat or humidity or where it may be affected by dust 4 APPLICATIONS 18 1 MIDI Functions tenes n 18 2 Whole Mode ben Ae ao Get ar east tea Me Gog he ts 19 3 Tone Color Selection 2 21 4 System Examples Are M LER Gas Co RNa 22 B SPECIFICATIONS 24 Please read the separate volume MIDI before this manual OUTLINE The Roland Super Quartet MKS 7 is a versatile The MKS 7 has 100 different preset tone colors for sound module designed for MIDI devices Melody and Chord Blocks and another 20 for Bass You can select any of these just by flick of a switch The MKS 7 consists of 4 Blocks Melody Chord Bass and Rhythm Each block can operate in a dif ferent MIDI channel The Melody block is a 2 voice polyphonic synthe sizer the Chord is 4 voices the Bass is monophonic and the Rhythm which is PC M sound module is 11 voices System Setup MIDI IN Connector Ge MIDI THRU 2 Voice Polyphonic Chorus Synthesizer a Mixer Chord Block amp Outport p ut t utpu Fader Level i 4 Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer Bass Block Monophonic Synthesizer Headphones Jack Rhythm Block Melody Outpu
9. the MKS 7 to ignore Hold The pushed button goes out Program Change Push the Transpose Button Pitch Bender Modulation Exclusive 2 Whole Mode With the MKS 7 set to the Whole mode the Melody and Chord Blocks are united and act as a six voice synthesizer That is the Chord Block becomes six voices and there is no sound from the Melody Block To turn the MKS 7 to the Whole mode take the following operation Operation D Press the MIDI Channel Button Roland SUPER QUARTET TUNE VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY PHONES Ube iv lat Eri ha D vay ery 1 The Display shows and the Rhythm Button Bass Button Chord Button and Melody Button flash While holding the Chord Button press the Melody Button Roland SUPER QUARTET TUNE VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY agseseg While holding this button down The both CHORD and MELODY of the Sound Selector Buttons B light which shows that the MKS 7 is now in the Whole mode Press the MIDI Channel Button Cancelling the Whole Mode Operation D Press the MIDI Channel Button Roland SUPER QUAATET TUNE VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MIELOOY jen fat patie AU Xa e er c xd ra 7 Ppa pak Press the Melody Button f2Roland SUPER QUARTET TUNE VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY The MELODY of the Sound Sele
10. 1011 nnnn 9111 1801 111 1111 Voice select 6 voice mode 1811 nnnn 9111 1891 8009 2900 Voice selact 4 voice mode The receiver s mode is always OMNI OFF POLY mode I 126 ignored 1051 nnnn tit teil 0099 3080 ALL NOTES OFF 2 1011 nnnn 9111 1188 20400 2868 ALL NOTES OFF 2 1811 nnna 8511 1181 0099 0008 ALL NOTES OFF 2 18011 nnnn Bilt 1119 90900 mmmm ALL NOTES OFF m ignored 2 1911 nnnn 9111 1111 9008 0088 ALI NOTES OFF 2 2 RECOGNIZED EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES 1180 nnnn ppp PPPP Program Change 3 uo ENS Dic ni EXPE E EE E RET 8 127 0 99 PEERS 2 1 MELODY part 1118 nnnn Gba 4900 bbb bbbb Pitch Bender inc a RI QU LS 6 bits are ignored A When changing a tone 1111 0000 Exclusive m4 1111 8111 EOX Byte Description 1111 1118 Active Sensing a 1111 9006 Exclusive status b 9188 8091 Roland ID c 0011 9880 Operation code tone change mode Motes d 089 nnan Unit MIDI basic channel nnnn 8 15 X Note numbers outside of the range 24 188 are transposed to where nnnn 1 channel amp the nearest octave inside this range 9 xxx xxxx Tone number xxxxxxx 8 127 2 Mode Messages 123 1275 are only recognized as ALL NOTES OFF f 9zzz zzzz Valus 22277777 127 The receiver s mode is always OMNI OFF POLY mode 18 bytes total for values 3 Program Change assignments g 1111 gl End of Exclusive SERO Kelam wre Example H amp b 60 d Ge f f oos xU oe m iay ms 2 Fe 41 30 89 39 2D 99 37 08 55 00
11. 1898 119 8 19 120 127 8 7 2 Mode Massages 123 127 are oniy recognized as ALL NOTES OFF 4 Refer to Section 2 RECOGNIZED EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES The receiver s mode is always OMNI OFF POLY moda 2 3 BASS part x3 Program Change assignments Prog 8 i Number uU Mere 1 4 RHYTHM part 8 S39 9 99 108 127 B 27 Status Second Third Description 4 Rofer to Section 2 RECOGNIZED EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES gt 1 1 1 2 X 2 2 2 222 00 0 2 2 CHORD part E 1981 nnnn Okkk kkkk Bvvv vvvv Note ON kkkkkkk 35 SI vvvvvvv 127 1 2 CHORD part Notes Received note number are assigned as follows Status Second Third Description kkkkkkk Instrument 1088 nnnn Okkk kkkk Bvvv vvvv Note OFF velocity ignored gt TT7777 77 77927 2 77 1981 nnnn kkk kkkk 8099 Boga Note OFF 35 36 i Bass Drum kkkkkkk 8 127 24 108 x1 37 i Rim Shot 38 48 Snare Drum 1891 nnnn kkk kkkk vvv vvvv Nota ON 39 i Hand Clap kkkkkkk 80 127 24 188 1 41 43 Low Tom vvvvvvev 1 127 42 44 i Closed Hi Hat 45 47 Mid Tom 1611 nnnn eeee 9801 vvv vvvv Modulation 46 Open Hi Hat vvvvvvv Q 127 48 50 Hi Tom 49 Crash Cymbal 1011 nnnn 9188 9809 9t11 1111 Hold ON 1 126 ignored 51 Ride Cymbal 1811 nnnn 198 2209 2099 9099 Hold OFF Other note on numbers are ignored
12. BA 20 4 2 2 CHORD part Refer to Section 2 RECOGNIZED EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES 1 19 34 3B 20 56 28 80 1A 208 18 F7 x When changing a tone parameter Byte Description a 111 0806 Exciusive status b 8108 8081 Roland ID c 811 0018 Operation code Tone parameter change d 9898 nnan Unit MIDI basic channel nnnn 8 15 where nann 1 channal s 900y yyyy Parameter number yyyyy 9 17 f Ozzz 2227 Value zzzzzzz 0 127 g 1111 0111 End of Exclusive Example a b c d e ft mg Fe 41 32 88 83 40 F7 Patamater number table Pt Function Ps Function Wed aaa eats Seuss Seaver a LFO rate 8 VCF LFO I LFO delay 9 VCF KYBD 2 DCO LFO 18 VCA level a DCO PWM 11 ENV attack 12 ENV decay 5 VCF cutoff freq 13 ENV susta n 5 VCF resonance 14 ENV release 7 VCF ENV 15 Sub level For switches Bit 6 5 4 3 2 21 e Ps Function 4 dynamics affection m VCF VCA Soft 8 off x x x x x tson 1 on 16 chorus saw pulse range x l off l on 1 on 188 4 8 on off Soff i 10 B i eai 16 17 noise HP ft ter i VCA ENV PWM x l on l off x i l gate z 1 MAN off on i BZENV B 8 LFO x ignored 2 2 CHORD part When changing a tone Byte Description a 1111 86806 Exclusive status b 98199 0001 Roland ID c 0811 9008 Operation code tone change mode d 0980 nnnn Unit MIDI basic channel nnnn 8 15 where nann 1 channel xxx XXXxx Tone number xxxxxxx 8 127 1 8z2z zzzz Value 22272277 127 I8 bytes
13. Roland EEE SOUND MODULE SUPER QUARTET MIKS 7 Owner s Manual n M J ntm O M 2 emen Radio and television interference Warning This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules Operation with non certified or non verified equipment is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with our instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to com ply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against such an inter ference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measure E eDisconnect other devices and their input output cables one at a time If th
14. all Tone Color 15 of the Bass Block The pressed button lights up and the Display shows the current tone color number Call the tone color you like by using the Number Buttons een A YAN AY dS EKS ca The Display now shows the tone color num ber you have called Sound Check To listen to the tone color currently called in each Block simply push the corresponding button Rhy thm Button Bass Button Chord Button amp or Melody Button a To listen to the tone color in the Melody Chord or Bass Block Operation D Press the relevant button of Bass Chord or Melody Roland SUPER QUARTET TUNE VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY C SFEER Jalajlala uum While the button is being pressed the tone color currently called in that block will be heard in the pitch of A key MIDI Program Change message has priority That is if program change message is received while a tone color is being selected on the panel the tone color will inevitably change according to the program change message To solve this simply hold the Sound Source Selector Button down through out the tone color selecting operation 10 b To listen to the tone color in the Rhythm Block Operation l D Push the Rhythm Button Roland SUPER QUARTET O talalala The Rhythm Button flashes and the Display shows dr While the Display is showing
15. clusive Example amp a bc d e 1 f i oUm E F8 41 30 81 69 39 2D 80 37 Be 55 eg ee oe f 19 34 3B 20 55 28 Be lA 18 E F When changing a tone parameter zzz2 1111 8111 Description Exclusive status Roland ID Operation code Tone parameter change Unit MIDI basic channel nnnn 8 15 where nnnn 1 channet amp Parameter number yyyyy 9 17 Value 2222222 127 End of Exclusive Example a b c d e f g F 41 32 61 Parameter PR x x x DCO x VCF VCF VCF JONAN G For Function 83 48 F7 number table Function KYBD level attack decay sustain release PWM 11 ENV ENV ENV cutoff freq resonance ENV switches Bit 6 5 4 3 2 1 e 17 Function wave select l saw x x x x Pulse x x x x x x x ignored f Roland CERA V 01 98 gt Roland 17049619 THE Roland
16. ctor Button lights up Press the MIDI Channel Button It is also possible to turn the MKS 7 to the Whole mode or cancell it externally by using MIDI Refer to MIDI Implimentation Chart The MIDI Channel set in the Chord Block will be used in the Whole mode So when you want to change the Channel number in the Whole mode change that of the Chord Block 20 3 Tone Color Selection 2 is a MIDI message that can call a Hn Program Change patch program stored in memory The MKS 7 can receive Program Change numbers from O to 99 in the Melody and the Chord Blocks and O to 19 in the Bass Block The reaction of the Display 6 and the Program Change numbers are as shown in the table below Display Program Display Program Display Change o Change O Program Display Program Change o Change Display Program O Change O These apply to the Bass Block as well 21 4 System Examples a Using the Multiple Outputs The MKS 7 has a separate output jack Multi Out for each Block The Multi Out Jack can be effective ly used for attaining separate effect in each block e g Delay Machine to Melody Block Equalizer to Bass Computer Roland MIDI Interface MPU 401 etc Chord Rhythm Block Lower the Melody Level Knob and Bass Level Kn
17. e interference stops it is caused by either the other device or its MO cable These devices usually require Roland designated shielded 1 0 cables For Roland devices you can obtain the proper shielded cable from your dealer For non Roland devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance f your equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception you can try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures eTurn the TV or radio antenna until the interfer ence stops l i eMove the equipment to one side or the other of the TV or radio eMove the equipment farther away from the TV or radio ePlug the equipment into an outlet that is on a dif ferent circuit than the TV or radio That is make certain the equipment and the radio or television set are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses eConsider installing a rooftop television antenna with coaxial cable lead in between the antenna and TV If necessary you should consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for addi tional suggestions You may find helpful the follow ing booklet prepared by the Federal Communica tions Commission How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interfer ence Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 ai Bescheinigung des Herstellers Importeurs Hi
18. ermit wird bescheinigt da der die das ROLAND SUPER QUARTET MKS 7 gssesyveovoeuceeetevransaccsuru unnesuuscsustaspoenumvGensonuoseno Ger t Typ Bezeichnung amp bssoserbsentsotussePetescoovsecveneuseconesotuassoeevaenvessontus in bereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der Amtsbl Vfg 1046 1984 MRekseuosnesensuntenssesuaseseptotuseenecovevasnuscaccapzaee tAmtsblattverf gungi funk entst rt ist Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerates angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur berpr fung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen einger umt Roland Corporation Osaka Japan c eesuasasrusensaatauvevusenesesmustastotusncosanteneseeeotenso Name des Herstellers Importeurs maestsoruqosvsecuatsessaeesetesequscsenenenasendgassecuasanamo 0 PANEL DESCRIPTION Tune Knob Volume Knob Q Rhythm Level Knob Q Display Window Bass Level Knob Q Bass Number Buttons Chord Level Knob Melody Level Knob Dynamics Sens Knob Roland SUPER QUARTE CHORD ELDO r 4 e dE xxx WE PE e pa m f moes T 1 goigQiogia c3 D Melody Button Transpose Button Power Switch B Chord Button MIDI Channel Button D Bass Button Rhythm Button B Sound Source Selector Buttons Headphones Jack D Pitch Bender Sens Knob D Modulation Sens Knob A Bass Detune Knob MIDI THRU Connector 4B MIDI IN Connector e Ia oni D e cron
19. ing the cor responding button Roland SUPER QUARTET jeja ale LS es e g To change the MIDI Channel of the Chord Block to 16 The Display Window shows the current MIDI Channel number of the selected block While still holding the corresponding Button down set the MIDI Channel you want by using the Number Buttons i Eod SUPER eler VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD DYMAMICS d A EBEN 15 Z dE S55 Bal While holding the button down The Display shows the MIDI Channel number you have set 4 Press the MIDI Channel Button Roland SUPER QUARTET TUNE VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY 2 Tone Color Selection 1 The Melody and the Chord can take on a vibrato effect by using MIDI Control Change message The MKS 7 has 100 different tone colors 00 to 99 Modulation message for the Melody and Chord and 20 00 to 19 for the Bass Any of these tone colors can be called Block one Colo Number om 9 easily by pushing buttons or externally with MIDI Refer to page 21 When power is applied the MKS 7 defaults to the tone colors as shown in the right table Operation D Call the Block that contains the tone color you want by pressing a Sound Source Selector But ton Bass Chord or Melody Roland SUPER QUAATET VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELOOY MKS e g To c
20. level setting VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY o 6 a Volume Knob 6 This adjusts the overall volume of the MKS 7 b Rhythm Level Knob This adjusts the volume of Rhythm Block c Bass Level Knob This adjusts the volume of Bass Block d Chord Level Knob This adjusts the volume of Chord Block e Melody Level Knob This adjusts the volume of Melody Block f Output Level Switch Select H high M medium or L low depending on the rated input level of the amplifier or mixer you use S KEYBOARD AMP M H AUDIO AMP H P A MIXER L M H GUITAR AMP L M etc 5 Setting the Dynamics Sensitivity Dynamics sensitivity is the function that can alter the volume or tone color depending on how hard the key is attacked Each block of the Melody Chord and Bass can be individually set the sensitivity of Dynamics effect When the MKS 7 is turned on the Dynamics sensi tivity of each block is automatically set to a stand ard value Operation D By pressing the Sound Source Selector Button amp call the Block whose Dynamics sensitivity you want to change from the standard value Roland SUPER QUARTET VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY PERRE alaja c 9 Set the Dynamics Sens Knob to your taste When the knob is moved even slightly the pre vious setting will be deleted and replaced with the current knob position Roland
21. ob to zero Delay Machine The signal sent through the Multi Out Jack is not Using the Multi Output does not affect the total affected at all by the position of the Level Knob output of the Mix Out If you do not want to or Volume Knob that is a signal of a certain subtract the output of a certain block lower the level is always sent out corresponding Level Knob to zero The output from the Multi Output has a phase of exact inversion of the Mix Out 22 b Using a Keyboard Recorder The MKS 7 can be controlled by the keyboard recorder such as MSO 100 or MSO 700 MSQ 100etc oo M I 2x MK Ee a MIDI Keyboard ues Tu owe SH Del Recorder Roland me MIDI IN MIDI Keyboard c As a Minus one Music The MKS 7 plays accompaniment with the Key Transpose function available and the tempo change able Computer Roland MIDI Interface MPU 401 etc Microphone Amplifier 23 5 SPECIFICATIONS MKS 7 Sound Module Preset Melody Chord Bass 20 Tone Colors Rhythm 11 Drum Voices 100 Tone Colors o Bass Drum o Snare Drum o Hi Tom o Mid Tom oo Low Tom o Open Closed Hi Hat s o Hand Clap o Rim Shot o Ride Cymbal Clash Cymbal Front Panel Tune Knob Volume Knob Rhythm Level Knob Bass Level Knob Chord Level Knob Melody Level Knob Dynamics Sens Knob Display Window Rhythm Button Bass Button Chord Button Melody Button
22. oice mode the MELODY block cannot sound Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO C Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO x No Chord Block Function x 3 x 1 16 x Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode 3 Mode Messages x Altered xk koe ROR OR oe oe c OK ok ok E x KRAKER KR k ok k kk k k Note Number True voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF Pitch Bender Modulation E Hold 2 Voice select 6 4 voices Control Change Prog x Change System Exclusive y System Song Pos Song Sel Tune Tone parameters Common System Clock Real Time Commands Local ON OFF All Notes OFF Mes Active Sense Reset Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO l 5 Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO X No Bass Block Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function i Basic Default Channel Changed Default Messages Altered Note The actual keys are Number True voice octave lower Velocity Note ON Note OFF Control Change System Exclusive System Song Pos Song Sel Common Tune System Clock Real Time Commands Local ON OFF x x All Notes OFF 1X J 23 127 Active Sense lt T Reset Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO X
23. t Jack Chord Output Jack O O Multi Output Bass Output Jack Jacks Q Rhythm Output Jack O CONNECTIONS Computer Do not connect more than three devices through MIDI THRU s For connecting MIDI more devices use the MIDI THRU BOX MIDI Interface Sequencer MM 4 optional MPU 401 etc MIDI MIDI Other device OUT OUT with MIDI IN Cine in Amplifier Other device with MIDI OUT MIDI OUT Roland SUPER QUARTET TUNE VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY Cy c pe EN Stereo Headphones RH 10 OPERATION 1 MIDI Channel Setting Each block can select a MIDI Channel of 1 to 16 To operate the MKS 7 it is essential to match the channel number of each block to that of the MIDI signal coming in the MKS 7 When the power is applied the MKS 7 defaults to the MIDI Channel numbers as shown in the right table oe Operation Push the MIDI Channel Button Roland SUPER QUARTET TUNE VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY DYNAMICS i MKS Z Q olalala LJ The Display Window shows C and the Rhythm Button Bass Button Chord But ton B and the Melody Button D flash Roland SUPER QUAATET TUNE VOLUME RHYTHM BASS CHORD MELODY PHONES A a d a al ACE AE us Q oe erp exc Py as pbs 4 N tta Select the Block you like by press
24. total for values g 1111 8111 End of Exclusiva wee Example X 4 b d f 1 wc F8 41 38 82 98 39 2D 99 37 80 55 90 1 tod var wm Get cM nete uem RU UE 19 34 3B 28 56 28 00 IA 18 F When changing a tione parameter ee oo nnnn gt 8 15 Byte Description a i111 90998 Exclusive status b 0180 9001 Roland ID c 8611 0819 Operation code Tone parameter change d 9088 nnnn Unit MIDI basic channel where nnnn 1 channel 8 e 900y yyyy Parameter number yyyyy 8 i zzz zzzz Value zzzzz2z 127 g 1111 8111 End of Exclusive Example X a b c d e fg F8 41 32 02 83 48 F7 Parameter number tabie Fun LFO LFO DCO Dco Pts VCF VCF VCF dana EN For swite Bit 4 dy VCF g 1 gt 16 17 BASS part ao ew ao op 11il 8111 Function ction rate 8 delay 9 LFO PWM cutoff freq resonance ENV hes 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 Function namics affection VCA Osoff x x x x x i on off on chorus pulse x zoff Ison on saw l on 8 off range 100 4 819 8 001 16 8 off PWM 1 MAN LFO ENV z HP filter i 12011 x E 8 on VCA isgate ENV x ignored Exclusive status Roland ID Operation code tone change mode Unit MIDI basic channel nnnn where nann 1 channel Tone number xxxxxxx 9 127 Value zzzzz22 127 18 bytes total for values 15 End of Ex
25. vvv vvvv Note ON 1911 nnnn 811 1106 8038 9996 ALL NOTES OFF 2 kkkkkkk 0 127 24 108 xi 1811 nnnn Biti 1181 0008 0008 ALL NOTES OFF 2 vvvvvvv 127 1811 nnnn 9111 1118 0898 mmmm ALL NOTES OFF m ignored 2 1811 nnnn Bili 111 38208 BAAG ALL NOTES OFF 2 1811 nnnn 0998 0801 Ovvv vvwv Modulation vuvvvvv 127 1188 nann APPP pPPP Program Change x3 i ppppppp 127 0 19 1811 nnnn 8108 8309 111 1111 Hold ON 1 126 ignored 18011 nann 9100 2090 2608 00098 Hold OFF 1111 2898 Exclusiva 4 1111 8111 EOX 1811 nnnn 9111 10t1 0009 0009 ALL NOTES OFF 2 1801 nnnn 0e111 1100 2400 2688 ALL NOTES OFF 2 1111 1119 Active Sensing 1611 nnan 2111 1181 0008 9008 ALL NOTES OFF 2 1811 nnnn 9111 i119 86809 mmmm ALL NOTES OFF m ignored 2 Notes 1811 nnnn diil 1111 2988 0008 ALL NOTES OFF 2 Note numbers outside of the range 19 96 are transposed to the nearest octave inside this range 1188 nnnn ppp PPPP Program Change 3 PPbPPPP 127 8 99 x2 Mode Messages 123 127 are only recognized as ALL NOTES OFF 1118 nnnn bo 20839 Bbbb bbbb Pitch Bender The raceiver s mode is always OMNI OFF MONO mode LS 6 bits are ignored 3 Program Change assignments 111 0889 Exclusive 4 1111 8111 EOX Prog i Number 1111 1118 Active Sensing 19 0 18 20 39 8 18 40 58 8 18 Notes 59 79 8 19 Xi Note numbers outside of the range 24 108 are transposed to se 994 9 I9 the nearest octave inside this range
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