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Roland AX-Synth Electronic Keyboard User Manual

1. 3 4 5 Switch on the button it must light Keep holding the button and press the button The button flashes Keep holding the button and enter the desired Program Change number with the keys in the highest octave NUMERIC KEYPAD Confirm by pressing the highest key ENTER NUMERIC KEYPAD 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 CANCEL ENTER If you entered the wrong number you can erase it by pressing the CANCEL key then start again Release the button Using the Bulk Dump function The AX Synth provides a Bulk Dump function that allows you to archive its settings by transmitting them to a MIDI sequencer and to send them back to the AX Synth at a later stage Archiving the AX Synth s settings using a MIDI sequencer This procedure transmits all of the AX Synth s settings including the ones that can only be edited with the AX Synth Editor software Note The Bulk Dump procedure takes about 16 minutes We therefore recommend connecting the AC adaptor to the AX Synth 1 Connect the AX Synth s MIDI OUT socket to the sequencer s MIDI IN socket MIDI OUT AL g3unig XY AX Synth MIDI IN CEO ee On So GO O QO O70 E CN MIDI sequencer You can also connect the AX Synth s USB port to a USB port on your computer and use a sequencer pro gram USB port os MAN AX Synth USB port d Computer with sequencer software 2 Hold down the VARIATION 4 4 TONE 6 STRING
2. Do not expose the AX Synth to direct sunlight place it near devices that radiate heat leave it inside an enclosed vehicle or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes Excessive heat can deform or discolor the instrument When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very different water droplets condensation may form inside the AX Synth Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the AX Synth in this condition Therefore before using the AX Synth you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard This can be the cause of malfunction such as keys ceasing to produce sound Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit its rubber feet may discolor or mar the Surface You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to pre vent this from happening If you do so please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally Maintenance For everyday cleaning wipe the AX Synth with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water To remove stub born dirt use a mild non abrasive detergent Afterwards be sure to wipe the instrument thoroughly with a soft dry cloth e Never use benzene thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Repairs and d
3. 4 Release the button 5 Switch the AX Synth off wait a few seconds then switch it on again 32 Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual Lo About V LINK V LINK is a function that allows music and images to be performed together By using MIDI to connect two or more V LINK compatible devices you can easily enjoy performing a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of a music performance How to use V LINK Operations on the AX Synth MARE V LINK messages are transmitted on MIDI channel 10 Activating V LINK The following functions can be controlled from the 1 Connect the AX Synth s MIDI OUT socket to the AX Synth MIDI IN socket of your optional Edirol video device e Video clip selection the keys in the lowest octave Note V LINK communication is not possible via the USB allow you to switch clips on an optional Edirol device port Those keys are temporarily unavailable for triggering 2 Press the button it lights notes e Video playback speed control Sliding your finger over the TOUCH CONTROLLER ribbon will speed up or slow down the video playback speed The ribbon still generates Pitch Bend messages how ever 33 Additional functions Met Additional functions Battery related functions Here are two functions that may come in handy when you are using the AX Synth with batteries Checking the remaining battery charge If you are not sure whether your AX Synth contains
4. 9 DCIN socket This is where you can connect the supplied PSB 1U adaptor Cord hook 2 If you connect the supplied adaptor to the DC IN socket be sure to wind its cable around this hook as a safeguard against accidental disconnection Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual P Making connections Note To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections Note When audio cables with resistors are used the AX Synth s volume level may be low If this happens use con nection cables that do not contain resistors Connecting the AC adaptor The AX Synth can be powered either by 8 AA type Ni MH batteries or the supplied AC adaptor 1 Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position 2 Turn the knob to the lowest setting to minimize the volume Note Be sure to use only the supplied AC adaptor Using any other type may cause malfunction or electric shock Note If the AX Synth is to remain unused for an extended period of time unplug the adaptor 3 Connect the included power cord to the AC adap tor The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet AC adaptor Power cord ee vm Le Indicator to an AC outlet Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator see illustration faces upwards and the side with tex tual information faces downwards Note Depending on your region the
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7. PHONES 1 4 TRS phone jack x1 FOOT PEDAL for Roland DP series or BOSS FS 5U footswitch USB port COMPUTER supports USB MIDI See http www Roland com for the supported operating systems MIDI IN OUT DC IN For supplied PSB 1U adaptor 7 segments x 3 LED Batteries AA type rechargeable Ni MH x8 Supplied PSB 1U adaptor 320mA 1142 W x 266 D x 87 H mm 3 9kg Owner s Manual Shoulder strap Roland DP series footswitch Note In the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice 39 MIDI implementation chart JE MIDI implementation chart Shoulder Synthesizer Date March 2009 Model AX Synth Version 1 00 Basic Default 1 1 T Channel Changed 1 16 Off 1 16 Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Message Mono Poly Mode 3 4 M 1 Altered See A Note 0 127 0 127 Number True Voice mana 0 127 After Key s A Touch Ch s O Control 0 32 Change Velocity Note ON Note OFF Bank Select Modulation Portamento Time Data entry Volume Panpot Expression Breath type Hold 1 Portamento SW Sostenuto Harm Content Reso Release Time Attack Time Brightness Cutoff Sound Control Portamento Control Effect 1 Depth Effect 3 Depth 1 31 33 95 4 D Beam 100 101 4 RPN LSB MSB Program Change True nee 127 Program no 1 128 4 4 xooooo0oo0oo0o0o000000000000 O oojoxooooo0oo0oo0oo0o00000000000O
8. Refer to the appropriate section for the problem you are experiencing Power does not turn on Is the included AC adaptor power cord correctly con nected to an AC outlet and to the AX Synth Do not use any AC adaptor or power cord other than the ones included Doing so will cause malfunc tions See page 13 Are you sure that the AX Synth contains batteries that are not depleted Check the batteries See page 13 Were the batteries inserted correctly Open the battery compartment and check the batteries orientation See page 13 The AX Synth suddenly turns off If you are able to wake it up simply by pressing a button or key this means that sleep mode had been activated All settings are preserved in this state so there is no need to worry There are three flashing dots in the display This means that the remaining battery power is low Replace the batteries at your earliest convenience The display only shows three dots This means that the batteries are empty Please install new batteries See page 13 No sound from the AX Synth Could the knob be turned down Did you select a FAVORITE memory for which the vol ume level was set to 0 Select a higher volume setting See page 26 The OCTAVE VARIATION buttons do not allow me to select a different octave Did you change the mode setting for these buttons Select UL S or ULH mode See page 22 The OCTAVE VARIATION buttons no longer all
9. before they need to be replaced with a new ones Note that it is normal for the batteries to last increasingly shorter as time goes by At the end of their life cycle they may only last one hour for example But that is a gradual process 14 Connecting the AX Synth Connecting the AX Synth to an amplifier mixer etc using cables The AX Synth needs to be connected to audio equip ment such as a keyboard amplifier a mixing console active speakers etc 1 2 Connect the OUTPUT jacks on the AX Synth s rear panel to the input jacks of your external device OUTPUT ATT R L MONO OW 4p Off INPUT L amp R 1O00 0QO000000 Please choose unbalanced mono cables with 1 4 jacks at one end for the AX Synth The connectors at the other end need to match the input sockets of the device to which you are connecting the AX Synth Note If your amplifier is monaural you only need to con nect the L MONO socket Set the ATT switch to the OFF position OUTPUT ATT L MONO ON lt gt OFF R 6 66O Note You can also connect headphones to the PHONES socket in which case you do not need to establish an audio connection Using a wireless system to connect the AX Synth to your amplifier etc Using a commercially available wireless system and bat teries has the advantage that you are
10. buttons flash 3 Press the FAVORITE A button on the AX Synth to enable its reception of SysEx data urdu The display now shows the ru ready to receive message and the FAVORITE button lights 4 On your sequencer load the file containing your settings and start playback You may also have to activate its transmission of SysEx messages See the sequencer s manual for details 29 Using the AX Synth as MIDI controller 5 6 The AX Synth s FAVORITE button flashes to indicate that SysEx data are being received When all data blocks have been received the display changes to Ore writing data and the FAVORITE button lights Wait until dot appears in the AX Synth s display and until the FAVORITE button starts flash ing Note If the Err message appears during the reception of bulk data the AX Synth was unable to process the data correctly then stop the sequencer The FAVORITE button will go dark at that time In such a case please repeat the entire procedure Switch the AX Synth off wait a moment then switch it back on again Note We recommend using the librarian software included in the AX Synth Editor to transmit and receive the AX Synth s settings to your computer This software is available for the Mac and PC platforms and can be down loaded from Roland s website www Roland com 30 Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual D Using the AX Synth s USB port The AX Synth is equipped with a US
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12. 4 Depth CO sanga waa Effects 5 Depth EE Data entry 1 CO fet scene ten Data entry 1 OCIB warren atin NRPN LSB eee NRPN MSB ZS Lei eee RPN LSB Kg de ge RPN MSB CC102 CC120 Undefined KU WE All Sound Off SEAN Reset All Controllers KEAN Local control on off DNF EE All notes off CE 124 24 nga Omni mode off 4 all notes off CC125 Omni mode on all notes off Aki Poly mode on off all notes off BS KEE Poly mode on incl mono off all notes off Definition according to General MIDI System Level 2 GM2 Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual Tone list SuperNATURAL Tones 24 Brite Square 87 0 56 20 LostParadise 87 0126 Position Tone COD CC32 PC 25 Octa Square 87 0 57 31 Sitar 87 0 127 1 Violin 66 0 1 26 Square SAW 87 0 58 32 Santur Stack 87 0 128 2 Cello 66 0 2 27 Soft Squ Ld 87 0 59 3 Shakuhachi 6 0 3 28 Wormy Lead 87 0 60 Brass Poly Synth LO CC32 PC 4 Trombone 66 0 4 29 Theramax2 87 0 61 1 80s Brass 1 87 1 30 SoloNzPeaker 87 0 62 2 80s Brass 2 87 1 2 SPECIAL Tones 31 Mit Pipes 87 0 63 3 Soft SynBrs 87 1 3 Position Tone CCOO CC32 PC 32 5thSawlead 87 0 64 S SE mer 5 Trumpet 87 64 1 3 d j rm 2 paaa e Sax 8 64 2 Bass _ Wi e a 6 na S rass a SE ae nad T 87 0 66 SH SS 87 1 8 8 Jazz Scat 87 64 4 Z moUndEs 8 Oy oras 3 Moogue Bs1 87 0 67 9 106 Brass 87 1 9 Regular Tones E ES M Synth Lead 1 CC00 CC32 PC Z kaba 6 Triangle Bs 87 0 70 12 Trumpeter 87 1 12 1 AX Saw Lead 87 0 1 7 AX
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14. Controller 3 CHE es General Purpose Controller 4 CC20 CC31 Undefined GO Naa Sic Ba Bank Select LSB Ee Modulation wheel LSB A Oe N Breath control LSB Ke Undefined COJO EM Foot controller LSB CC ee Portamento time LSB Eeer Data entry LSB Ee Channel Volume LSB CC40 Balance LSB SS AEN Undefined CUA aech Pan LSB GO ae ee Expression Controller LSB CC44 Effect control 1 LSB Kee Effect control 2 LSB CC46 ANG Undefined CC47 nananana Undefined BEER General Purpose Controller 1 LSB CUAD a ee General Purpose Controller 2 LSB SOS eege General Purpose Controller 3 LSB SNE General Purpose Controller 4 LSB CEB 2363 es waa Undefined CC64 Damper Hold Sustain CC65 Portamento onjoff 36 ASSEN Sustenuto on off KE AA Soft pedal on off CC68 Legato Footswitch Kg Hold 2 CC LR EE Sound Controller 1 CC EE Harmonic Content Resonance CG nana ges Release Time E PAA Attack Time CC74 Brightness Cutoff Coe ree Decay Time 6 69 ee Vibrato Rate GOTT AAO Vibrato Depth E erg Vibrato Delay er eee Sound Controller 10 CC80 General Purpose Controller 5 Eege General Purpose Controller 6 6S 5 nama ahat General Purpose Controller 7 ET General Purpose Controller 8 CC84 wat kka Portamento Control Source Note CC85 90 Undefined Cla aah agas Effects 1 Depth E E Effects 2 Depth CO amag ado Effects 3 Depth GG ee Effects
15. In most cases the ribbon allows you to change the pitch of the notes you are playing Pitch Bend Selecting the Bender Mode The button at the back of the neck can be used to select one of two modes for the TOUCH CON TROLLER ribbon l The ribbon works like any Pitch Bend is off device i e it immediately affects the pitch Normal mode of the notes you are playing BENDER MODE If you place a finger somewhere off cen lights ter on the Touch Controller not in the Catch Last middle and then play a note that note mode uses its normal pitch To bend it at a later stage keep holding the note and slide your finger past the Touch Controller s center If you first play a note and then slide a finger over the Touch Controller the note s pitch changes immediately Subse quent notes you play while still touching the ribbon will use their normal pitch however Combining these two tech niques allows you to simulate double bendings of electric guitarists Aftertouch The knob can be used to generate chan nel aftertouch messages for the notes you are playing The AX Synth s keyboard does not transmit these mes sages it is velocity sensitive however e e 5 What happens now depends on the aftertouch assign ment of the Tone you are using the knob may change the Tone s level or pitch generate filter sweeps etc This needs to be specified using the AX Synth Editor soft ware Note
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17. TONE section The messages sent in this way also include the Bank Select address CCOO and CC32 See the Tone list on p 37 If you want to select another sound on the receiving MIDI instrument without changing sounds on the AX Synth proceed as follows Note The methods described here only allow you to transmit Program Change messages Bank Select messages CCOO and CC32 cannot be entered by hand What you can do however is first select one of the AX Synth s internal Tones that uses the correct bank and then proceed with the following Transmitting Program Change numbers sequen tially 1 Switch on the button it must light 2 Use the PGM CHANGE and buttons to select the number you want to transmit 1 128 E e The display briefly shows the number you selected and then reverts to the last internal Tone number you selected Press to select the next number or to select the previous one You may have to press the selected button several times to call up the sound you need To scroll through the available Program Change numbers you can hold down either PGM CHANGE or DEC To scroll even faster press and hold the other PGM CHANGE button Note Be aware that the receiving MIDI instrument will select sounds memories as you increase or decrease Pro gram Change numbers Entering Program Change numbers directly To save time you can also enter the desired Program Change number numerically 28 1
18. The knob does not return to its minimum setting auto matically Do not forget to turn it back to zero if you no longer need the aftertouch functionality Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual Using the D Beam controller The D Beam controller can be used simply by waving your hand over it Depending on the function you select the D Beam controller can be used to apply various effects and to modify the sounds The usable range of the D Beam controller The diagram shows the usable range of the D Beam controller Waving your hand outside this range will produce no effect Note The usable range of the D Beam controller will become extremely small when used under strong light ni 1 Select the function you want the D Beam control ler to perform by pressing one of the following buttons FILTER nSSIGNAB PITCH Moving your hand over the D Beam con troller changes the pitch of the notes you are playing FILTER Moving your hand over the D Beam con troller changes the cutoff frequency brightness ASSIGNABLE The D Beam transmits the selected Control Change message see below 2 While you play the keyboard to produce sound place your hand above the D Beam controller and move it slowly up and down The button you pressed in step 1 above flashes 3 To turn off the D Beam controller once again press the button you pressed in step 1 so the indicator goes dark 23 Using the AX Synth s performance fun
19. VARIATION DEC INC but tons to select the FAVORITE memories sequentially which may be handy for live performances This procedure does not allow you to change banks from A to B and vice versa however Note When the HAr function is selected see p 18 you can also use the OCTAVE VARIATION buttons to select FAVORITE memories Note To select a regular Tone again press the A or button that lights to switch it off 20 Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual 5 Using the AX Synth s performance functions The AX Synth provides several functions that allow you to add expression to your music change the pitch key etc Master Tune This parameter allows you to change the AX Synth s overall tuning The factory default 440Hz represents the reference pitch used by most electronic musical instruments 1 Hold down the button and press the button TRANSPOSE The current tuning value flashes in the display and the button flashes 2 Keep holding the button and set the desired tuning value with the VARIATION DEC INC buttons VARIATION ec DEC INC Press to increase the value or to select a lower one You may have to press the selected but ton several times to select the desired value The setting range is 415 3 466 2Hz The display only shows the last three digits the initial 4 is therefore omitted To scroll through the available values you can hold down eithe
20. a wireless system Slide this switch to the ONT position to reduce the level of the AX Synth s audio output signal Note Be sure to only use wireless transmitters that comply with local radio regulations 3 PHONES socket This is where you can connect a pair of optional headphones Roland RH 25 RH 50 RH 200 RH 300 etc 4 Cord hook 1 This hook is intended to secure the MIDI cable con nected to the MIDI OUT socket when you are using the AX Synth as a shoulder keyboard This is a safe guard against accidental disconnection 5 MIDI OUT IN sockets Connect the MIDI IN socket to the device that should transmit MIDI messages to the AX Synth Connect the MIDI OUT socket to the MIDI instrument you wish to control with your AX Synth 9 USB port Connect this port to a free USB port on your com puter using an A B type USB cable GO FOOT PEDAL socket This is where you can connect an optional Roland DP series pedal Note Though you can also connect an expression pedal any pedal you connect will act as Hold pedal 12 9 pe MIDI POWER SS us LANO PHONES OUT IN usg PEDAL E rt ad LA LI z 25 B POWER switch Set this switch to the ON position to switch the AX Synth on Select the OFF position to power off your AX Synth If you need to turn off the power completely when using the supplied AC adapter first turn off the power switch then disconnect the AC adapter s power from the wall outlet
21. both hardware sequencers and computers with sequencer software talk about MIDI instruments to signify both isolated monotimbral instruments and parts timbres voices multi channels of a multitimbral module or synth The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the dis play Note however that your unit may incorporate a newer enhanced version of the system e g includes newer sounds so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled USING THE UNIT SAFELY on p 4 and Important notes on p 6 These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit Additionally in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit this owner s manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright 2009 ROLAND EUROPE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe s p a USING THE UNIT SAFELY AN WARNING N CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About N WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used i
22. free in your move ments on stage with no cables to worry about Note Be sure to only use wireless transmitters that comply with local radio regulations 1 Connect the wireless transmitters to the OUTPUT jacks on the AX Synth s rear panel OUTPUT ATT L MONO ON gt oFF Wireless transmitters Note The shape of the wireless connectors depends on the model you are using Note If your amplifier is monaural you need only one transmitter Connect it to the L MONO socket 2 If the wireless receiver is intended for low level signals high input sensitivity set the switch to the ONT position to reduce the AX Synth s audio output level OUTPUT ATT L MONO ON lt gt OFF AIT is short for attenuator 3 Connect the wireless receiver s audio output s to the mixing console amplifier etc Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual Controlling a MIDI compatible sound source 1 Connect the AX Synth s MIDI OUT socket to the MIDI IN socket of the module or synthesizer you want to control MIDI OUT gt y3ufis XW AX Synth mme MIDI messages MIDI IN Module synthesizer etc receives MIDI messages Note Do not forget to connect the module synthesizer etc to an amplifier See its manual for details 2 Switch on the button Note See page 27 for details about the AX Synth s MIDI functions Controlling the AX Synth from an external MIDI device The AX Synth s tone generator
23. fresh or fully recharged batteries you may want to check how much power is left before going on stage 1 Hold down the button and press the button EI The display now shows the remaining battery charge as a percentage value between D and tui 2 Release the to leave this function Note The battery charge indication is only an approxima tion Note Do not use this function while the AC adaptor is connected because the displayed value will always be Sleep mode setting When the AX Synth runs on batteries it is programmed to go into sleep mode after a while By default this interval is set to 15 minutes But you can change it as follows 1 Hold down the button and press the PGM CHANGE button The display shows the current setting and the button flashes 2 Keep holding the button and press the PGM CHANGE button to select the desired sleep mode interval The possibilities are OFF the sleep function is off Dn AW and bil minutes 3 Press the button to confirm your selection 4 Release the button 34 Loading the factory settings The AX Synth allows you to change and store certain settings thereby overwriting its original settings Furthermore in depth editing using the AX Synth Edi tor software may cause one AX Synth to sound and behave radically different from another This may become a problem when you are using someone else s AX Synth This fun
24. g RI Wl The setting range is Lu i Lac is not avail Tone able See the MIDI implementation chart on p 40 Hereishowtosceet a diterentmode to find out which control change numbers the AX Synth understands To control a specific parame 1 Select a SuperNATURAL Tone any of the four ter of an external instrument see the manual for that 2 Press and hold the button instrument Note You can hold down Or or hold one while pressing the other to speed up this operation 3 Keep holding and press once or twice to select the desired mode 3 Press the button to confirm your choice Note This selection is remembered even after switching the AX Synth off RTAMENTO 4 Release the button Please use your thumb to avoid having to flip the AX Synth over you need to be able to see the dis play The button flashes The display shows your selection Hii The Portamento effect will be applied while you hold down the button Releas ing the button switches off the Portamento effect Pressing the button once it lights switches the effect on Pressing it again switches it off 24 Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual 4 Confirm your selection by pressing the button Note This selection is remembered even after switching the AX Synth off 5 Release the button Sustaining notes The AX Synth provides two controls for holding the notes you are Currently playing HOLD button This button allows you
25. high levels of vibration The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are e Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto e Fxposed to steam or smoke or are Er E e Subject to salt exposure or are e The unit has been exposed to rain or otherwise has become e Humid or are wet or e I LI LI e In households with small children an adult should pro vide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit e Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable Never place it on stands that could wobble or on inclined surfaces A A e Protect the AX Synth from strong impact e Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit Do not drop it Also make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor s body Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity or be designed for a different voltage so their use could result in damage malfunction or electric shock e 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 extension cords the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord s outlet must never exceed the power rating watts amperes for the extension co
26. polarity Note Remove the batteries whenever the AX Synth is to remain unused for an extended period of time 1 Switch off the AX Synth 2 Remove the battery cover located on the bottom of the instrument b Lift A e a Press the tabs forward Note When turning the AX Synth upside down get a bunch of newspapers or magazines and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls Also you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged Note When turning the AX Synth upside down handle with care to avoid dropping it or allowing it to fall or tip over 13 Making connections 3 4 Insert 8 rechargeable AA type Ni MH batteries into the compartment 4 on either side taking care to orient them in accordance with the and uU W indications gt OU gt lt he lt lt Close the AX Synth s battery compartment Battery charge indication If while using batteries three flashing dots appears in the display the remaining battery power is low Replace the batteries at your earliest convenience Three constantly lit dots mean that you need to replace the batteries right away or use the supplied adaptor Note The AX Synth cannot recharge your batteries Note The battery charge indication is only an approxima tion Note about rechargeable batteries Certain batteries can be recharged several times
27. this opera tion Release the button 10 Start playing to check whether your settings corre spond to what you had in mind Note Do not select other sounds at this stage or switch off the AX Synth because that would cancel the settings you have made so far If you like your settings continue with step 11 If you don t return to step 2 11 Press the button The button now flashes 12 Press the FAVORITE A or B button to select the bank and then choose 13 Press one of the eight TONE buttons to select the target memory Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual D7 Using the AX Synth as MIDI controller The AX Synth can transmit and receive performance data when connected to an external MIDI device which enables the two devices to control each other s performance For example one device can play or switch sounds on the other device MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface It is a universal standard for exchanging musical performance data among electronic musical instruments and computers Please see page 15 for how to connect the AX Synth to your MIDI rig MIDI messages that can be trans mitted received The most important MIDI messages the AX Synth can transmit and receive are Message Remarks Note On Off Velocity Transmission striking force of the AX Synth s keys Aftertouch Transmission channel aftertouch via knob not from the key board Reception polyph
28. to be concerned about those around you espe cially when it is late at night e When you need to transport the unit package it in the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equivalent packaging materials e The usable range of D Beam controller will become extremely small when used under strong direct sunlight Please be aware of this when using the D Beam controller outside e Use a reasonable amount of care when using the instrument s buttons other controls and jacks connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions e Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display Handling CD ROMs e Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside encoded sur face of the CD ROM Damaged or dirty CD ROM discs may not be read properly Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner Precautions for batteries e Never use alkaline or zinc carbon batteries e The temperature range for use of the batteries depends on the battery type being used Please see the documentation that came with the batteries e Do not use or store batteries at high temperature such as in strong direct sunlight in cars during hot weather or directly in front of heaters This may cause battery fluid leakage impaired performance and shorten the batteries service life e Do not splash fresh or saltwater on a battery or allow the termi nals to become damp This may cause heat generation and fo
29. to hold the notes you play on the keyboard in much the same way as on an acoustic piano o Play a note or chord and press to sustain the note s FOOT PEDAL socket Also called sustain or damper an optional footswitch you connect to the FOOT PEDAL socket allows you to hold the notes you play on the keyboard in much the same way as On an acoustic piano MIDI FOOT POWER DCIN mee ROI PHONES OUT IN Usp PEDAL mm e ee e me nl Optional footswitch Roland DP series BOSS FS 5U For obvious reasons connecting a footswitch to the AX Synth while using it to move around on stage seems impractical In such cases we recommend using the button Note Please use a Roland DP series or a BOSS FS 5U foot switch to ensure that it uses the correct polarity on when pressed off when released Note The AX Synth does not support expression pedals 25 Editing Tone settings Le Editing Tone settings Editing the volume and Reverb Send levels Though most sound parameter can only be edited using the dedicated AX Synth Editor software and a com puter you can change the volume and Reverb Send lev els of the Tones on the AX Synth itself and save those changes to a FAVORITE memory Note The two parameters discussed here are not available for SuperNATURAL or SPECIAL Tones Note All parameters of the AX Synth can be edited using the dedicated AX Synth Editor software This software can be do
30. until you change it again c Release the button d Use OCTAVE VARIATION to select Tones in the same way as VARIATION DEC INC Numeric selection of a regular Tone To save time you can also specify the number of the desired Tone directly 1 Connect the AX Synth to your amplifier page 14 and switch it on page 17 2 Press one of the following buttons to select a Tone family TONE SYNTH LEAD BRASS STRINGS ORGAN CHOIR LEAD 2 BASS GUITAR POLY SYNTH PAD CLAVI PIANO SHAKU SYNTH LEAD 1 SPECIAL TONE VIOLIN ROMBONE _ TRUMP RINGS JAZZ SCAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 Press and hold the button ma 4 Keep holding the button and enter the desired variation number with the keys in the highest octave NUMERIC KEYPAD Confirm by pressing the highest key ENTER NUMERIC KEYPAD mma 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL ENTER You can repeat this step to select other sounds at a later stage If you entered the wrong number you can erase it by pressing the CANCEL key then start again 5 Release the button Selecting SuperNATURAL and SPECIAL Tones There are four SuperNATURAL and four SPECIAL Tones for breathtakingly realistic solo performances Selecting SuperNATURAL Tones SuperNATURAL is Rolande breakthrough 555arnaruRak sound generating technology that enables a new level of realism and expression SuperNATURAL reproduces the delica
31. 114 24 Xadecimal 87 1 56 14 Simple Sine 87 0 46 19 Pick EGtr 87 0 115 25 World X 87 1 57 15 a Tri 87 0 47 20 Funk EGtr 87 0 116 26 Sliced Pad 87 1 58 Hi 21 Strat EGtr 87 0117 27 Trance Synth 87 1 59 16 Simple Sqr 87 0 48 17 Spooky Lead 87 0 49 22 Nylon Gtr 1 87 0 118 28 Major 7 87 1 60 ig Ramolead 87 0 50 23 Nylon Gtr 2 87 0 119 29 Freeze Synth 87 1 61 g 24 NylonGtr3 87 0 120 30 Bustranza 87 1 62 19 Air Lead 87 0 51 25 Folk Gtr 1 87 0 121 31 SuperSaw Pad 87 1 63 20 Growl Lead 87 0 52 71 Pulstar Ld 87 0 52 26 Folk Gtr 2 87 0 122 32 Digitaless 87 1 64 BG 27 Folk Gtr3 87 0 123 22 Mini Growl 87 0 54 T Ham 87 0 174 Round SQR 87 0 55 eee 29 Aerial Harp 87 0 125 37 Appendix Organ Clavi ccoo CC32 PC 1 Lord Organ 1 87 1 65 2 Lord Organ 2 87 1 66 3 Rotary Org 1 87 1 67 4 Rotary Org 2 87 1 68 5 Vintage Org 1 87 1 69 6 Vintage Org 2 87 1 70 7 VK Organ 1 87 1 71 8 VK Organ 2 87 1 72 9 D Bars 1 87 1 73 10 DBars2 87 1 74 11 D Bars 3 87 1 75 12 D Bars 4 87 1 76 13 D Bars 5 87 1 77 14 AXDist Orga 87 1 78 15 AXDist Org2 87 1 79 Ip Technorgan 87 1 80 17 Old Fashion 87 1 81 18 Posit Mod 87 1 82 19 Grand Pipes 87 1 83 20 Musette 87 1 84 21 Amped D6 87 1 85 22 AXClav1 87 1 86 23 AXClav2 87 1 87 24 Pulse Clav 1 87 1 88 25 Pulse Clav 2 87 1 89 26 Phase Clavi 87 1 90 27 Sweepin Clav 87 1 91 28 AXVibe 87 1 92 29 Marimba 87 1 93 30 Xylophone 87 1 94 3 Steel Drums 87 1 95 32 Ethno Keys 87 1 96 Choir Piano CC00 CC32 PC 1 Angels Ch
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33. B port for MIDI communication with a computer General considerations Possible applications If you connect the USB port located on the AX Synth s rear panel to a USB port of your computer you ll be able to do the following things e Take advantage of the AX Synth Editor and librar lan software to edit the internal sounds to your lik ing This software is available for the Mac and PC platforms and can be downloaded from Roland s website http www Roland com Settings you change in this way can be stored inside the AX Synth and used even when it is not con nected to a computer e By transferring MIDI data between the AX Synth and your sequencer software you ll be able to enjoy a wide range of possibilities for music production and editing Connection Caution e To avoid the risk of malfunction and or speaker dam age always make sure to turn the volume all the way down and turn off the power on all equipment before you make any connections e Only MIDI data can be transmitted and received via USB e A USB cable is not included If you need to obtain one ask the dealer where you purchased the AX Synth e Switch on the AX Synth before you start up the MIDI application on your computer Don t turn the AX Synth s power on off while your MIDI application Is running Connect the AX Synth to your computer as shown below Computer To a USB port Refer to the Roland website for system requirements http w
34. GA PAA PE 22 DEDE EEN 22 OCTAVE VARIATION 18 P PeOdlicaauaeemenages cones ee 25 PGM CHANGE 28 PHONES aaa 16 Hi AA AP 21 DONG sma eeue at dwi ews NA 22 BAK WEE 23 Portamento 24 MOD hak NGA GAAN ANA 24 POWER 17 Program Change 28 R d AA AA 29 Receive channel 27 REV SEU E ee he eee ae 26 Reverb Send 26 Ribbon 22 RX channel 27 S Sleep function 17 Sleep mode 34 e EE 29 SOUNAS cs a a a a aa 18 SPECIA eater enr E Ema 19 SuperNATURAL 19 zustan 25 e EE 24 Switching on off 17 NOE EEN 29 T Tone Numeric selection 18 Regular 18 SCE CHON woe eke wre eck x 18 Dola a C ae ee ee ee ad 19 SuperNATURAL 19 Touch Controller 22 Transmit Channel 2 Transpose 21 Troubleshooting 35 TX MIDI Channels 2 IN ee 27 U WD wanted eon eeee eee eae ca 31 WIN EEN 32 V NOV eae coca sue EES 18 VARIATION 18 21 Ee eeneg 32 NGA AA 34 Vibrato aaa a aNG ham TAGA NG paa 22 V LINK bb mance ENEE E 33 NO manawa baa aaa amat 26 Volume 17 26 W WINDOWS EE 31 WRITE aoaaa 18 19 21 22 UC WEE 30 Information EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9 EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street ARD E1 Golf Heliopolis Cairo 11341 EGYPT TEL 022 417 1828 REUNION Maison FO YAM Marcel 25 R
35. INC A third usually faster way to select Tones is by hold ing down while using the keys in the highest octave NUMERIC KEYPAD 9 FAVORITE A B buttons These buttons allow you to select the corresponding bank of favorite Tones WRITE button The button is used to assign the desired Tones to the 16 memories of FAVORITE banks AT and B and to save all settings you change Neck control section Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual Front view PITCH g o o po at Pan An ASSIGNABLE 45 Rear view EY E PORTAMENTO Ke HOLD OT VOLUME knob 5 D Beam controller amp PITCH FILTER amp ASSIGNABLE This knob allows you to set the AX Synth s overall buttons output volume This controller allows you to influence the pitch or AFTER TOUCH ko eebe This knob sends channel aftertouch messages for the Y i 3 i P 3 above the two eyes notes you are playing see p 23 The buttons to its left allow you to assign the desired 43 OCTAVE VARIATION TRANSPOSE buttons function to the D Beam controller see p 24 These buttons are used to transpose the AX Synth s keyboard in steps of one octave see p 22 PORTAMENTO button This button allows you to switch the Portamento You can also use these buttons to select Tone varia function on and off tions see p 18 If you hold down while pressing one of D BENDER MODE button these buttons the pitch changes in semi tone steps This butto
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37. ORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug Roland AX Synth SHOULDER SYNTHESIZER Owner s Manual Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland AX Synth Shoulder Synthesizer Fitted with a powerful sound engine the AX Synth represents the next generation of Rolande legendary AX series of shoulder keyboards with sounds derived from Roland s latest synthesizers With its support for battery and wireless audio use and its stylish design the AX Synth allows keyboardists and other musicians to take center stage with mesmerizing keyboard solos basslines etc In addition the AX Synth can be used to control MIDI sound modules function as input device for your computer based DAW to control samplers etc To avoid confusion let s agree to use the word button for all keys on the front panel and only use key when referring to the AX Synth s key board use sequencer when referring to
38. RITE The AX Synth provides 16 FAVORITE memories where you can compile the Tones you want to select at the press of two buttons during a live performance If you like you can change the volume and Reverb Send levels of the Tones before assigning them to the FAVOR ITE memories see p 26 Assigning a Tone to a FAVORITE memory 1 Select the Tone you want to assign to a FAVORITE memory See Editing the volume and Reverb Send levels on p 26 if you want to change the Tone s volume and or Reverb Send level before saving it 2 Press the button it flashes 3 Press the FAVORITE A or B button to select the bank The FAVORITE button you press lights and the display shows H bank A or a bank B 4 Press one of the eight TONE buttons to specify the target memory see the red numbers below the buttons The button you press lights and the button goes dark Note To select a regular Tone again press the A or button that lights to switch it off 19 Playing the AX Synth Recalling FAVORITE memories To select the Tones assigned to the FAVORITE memories proceed as follows 1 2 Press the FAVORITE 4 or B button to select the bank The FAVORITE button you press lights and the display shows A 3 bank AT or a bank B Press one of the eight TONE buttons to select the desired FAVORITE memory in the currently selected bank You can also use the
39. Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual For EU Countries C This product complies with the requirements of European Directive EMC 2004 108 EC Dieses Produkt entspricht der europ ischen Richtlinie EMC 2004 108 EC Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la directive europ enne EMC 2004 108 EC Questo prodotto conforme alle esigenze della direttiva europea EMC 2004 108 EC Este producto cumple con la directrice EMC 2004 108 EC de la CE Dit product beantwoordt aan de richtlijn EMC 2004 108 EC van de Europese Unie For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase t
40. S PAD buttons and switch on the AX Synth STRINGS PAD VARIATION SAX DEC INC The display now shows the dfiP message and the FAVORITE 4 and B buttons flash 3 Start recording on your sequencer Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual You may also have to activate its reception of SysEx data See the sequencer s manual for detalls 4 Press the FAVORITE B button on the AX Synth to start transmitting Its settings The display now shows the Smd sending message and the FAVORITE button flashes 5 Wait until dot appears in the AX Synth s display and the FAVORITE button goes dark then stop the sequencer 6 Save your song or data file on the sequencer computer 7 Switch the AX Synth off wait a moment then switch it back on again Sending your settings back to the AX Synth Note The Bulk Dump procedure takes about 16 minutes We therefore recommend connecting the AC adaptor to the AX Synth 1 Connect the sequencer s MIDI OUT socket to the AX Synth s MIDI IN socket MIDI OUT Mi BAO O O O TONG 60666006 MIDI sequencer MIDI IN W een yqauhs xyv AX Synth You can also connect the AX Synth s USB port to a USB port on your computer and use a sequencer pro gram 2 Hold down the VARIATION TONE 6 STRINGS PAD buttons and switch on the AX Synth STRINGS PAD VARIATION SAX DEC INC The display now shows the dii message and the FAVORITE A and B
41. Sync Lead 87 0 72 7 Punch MG 87 0 71 13 Soft Brass 87 1 13 3 R300 Lead 1 87 0 3 8 Acdg Bass 87 0 72 14 SaxSect1 87 1 14 4 EES 87 0 4 9 Alpha Bs 87 0 73 15 SaxSect2 87 1 15 5 e terLead2 87 0 5 10 Reso Bs 2 87 0 74 Ip Breathy Sax 87 1 16 e Eet 87 0 6 11 Reso Bs 3 87 0 75 17 Soprano Sax 87 1 17 12 MKS 50 SBs 87 0 76 18 Alto Sax 87 1 18 7 Saw Lead 2 87 0 7 8 Saw Lead 3 87 0 8 13 TB Dist Bs 87 0 77 19 Tenor Sax 87 1 19 9 sanang a 87 0 9 14 TBBs 87 0 78 20 Baritone Sax 87 1 20 10 Saw Lead5 87 0 10 15 Fat Analog 87 0 79 21 Pan Pipes 87 1 21 n1 cdasicid 87 01 16 Compu SBs 87 0 80 22 Harmonica 87 1 22 17 Modular Bs1 87 0 81 23 OxSynth 87 1 23 12 Delayed Lead 87 0 12 18 Modular Bs2 87 0 82 24 Poly Synth 1 87 1 24 13 GR300 Lead 2 87 0 13 19 Garage Bass 87 0 83 25 Poly Synth 2 87 1 25 14 Alpha Spit 87 0 14 15 Pro Fat Ld 87 0 15 20 Spike Bs 87 0 84 26 Poly Synth 3 87 1 26 16 Fat GR Lead 87 0 16 21 FatMG Bs 87 0 85 27 Poly Synth 4 87 1 27 7 Bright Pls 87 0 17 22 JunoSqu Bs 87 0 86 28 Juno SAW 87 1 28 a 23 Acoustic Bs1 87 0 87 29 Super Saw 87 1 29 18 Octa Juice 87 0 18 24 Acoustic Bs2 87 0 88 30 Touchy 87 1 30 19 Octa Saw 87 0 19 20 Basaan 87 0 20 25 Finger EBs 1 87 0 89 31 Euro Express 87 1 31 71 Phase ted 87 o 21 26 Finger EBs 2 87 0 90 32 Analog Dream 87 1 32 27 Finger EBs 3 87 0 91 22 Waspy Lead 8 amp 7 0 22 Strings Pad CO CC32 PC 28 Finger EBs 4 87 0 92 H 23 Follow Me 87 0 23 1 AXStrings 1 87 1 33 29 PickBs1 87 0 93 g 24 Digi Lea
42. System Song Position Pointer X X Common Song Sel X X Tune X X System Clock X X Real Time Commands X X Aux All Sounds Off X O Messages Local On Off X X All Notes Off X O 123 127 Active Sensing O O Reset A 4 X Notes 1 O X is selectable 2 Recognized as M 1 even if Mz1 Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO O Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO X No 40 Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual IA Index A Aftertouch n anunua nanan 23 Archiving settings 29 PALE sa cine aire te PER sade ere 15 Attenuation 15 B Bank Select saad sg ger ss 28 EIER 2465 geet E Na 6 13 Indication 34 Bendel os naa nde KN AG 22 LEA APA 23 Bulk Dump aa 29 C CANCEL RE 19 OOO AAP AA E es 22 Connections 14 D ARC RAP AA 23 BEL EE 25 M TC 13 Different key 21 Here 29 Aa aha La 34 BINA ANA 32 Dvnamices aaa 22 E BI DEE 18 Bada ya nee sate AA 30 F Factory settings 34 PAYONG ath aa eee 26 Assigning Tones 19 Recalling n n nannannnnaaan 20 D GER 34 lt 23 Firmware apa awed LAND KG 34 Foot Pedal EE 25 G E EE 32 H Headphones 16 HO ee e 24 WEE e EE 25 LUA ZC ach ais ara awa Raa awed 34 M VIR 27 CHINNE EE 27 Program Change 28 Receive channel 2 TX Channels 27 Modulation Bar 22 N Numeric Keypad 18 28 0 AN EEN 22 A
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44. TH LEAD BRASS STRINGS ORGAN CHOIR LEAD 2 BASS GUITAR POLY SYNTH PAD CLAVI PIANO SHAKU SYNTH SuperNATURAL Gem Ven SPECIAL TONE VIOLIN ROMBONE _ TRUMP RINGS JAZZ SCAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The family names of regular Tones are printed in white on the AX Synth s front panel The family but ton you press lights blue When you press a family button the AX Synth auto matically selects the last Tone you chose in this fam ily since switching it on Use the VARIATION DEC INC buttons whose legends are also white to select a Tone from the selected family VARIATION ec DEC INC Press to select the next Tone or to select the previous one You may have to press the selected button several times to call up the sound you need The display shows the number of the Tone you selected 1432 To scroll through the available Tones of the active family you can hold down either VARIATION or DEC To scroll even faster press and hold the other VARIATION button 18 You can also use the OCTAVE VARIATION but tons on the neck to select Tones To do so you first need to assign them the unr function a Hold down the button and press OCTAVE VARIATION or H to select URr see the dis play The button flashes b Keep holding the button and press the button to confirm your selection You only need to make this selection once the AX Synth will remember it
45. adphones from other manufacturers may be unable to provide sufficient volume 2 The headphone volume can be adjusted with the knob Some notes on using headphones e o prevent damage to the cord handle the head phones only by the headset or the plug e Connecting headphones when the volume of con nected equipment is turned up may result in damage to the headphones Lower the volume on the AX Synth before plugging in the headphones e Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only damage the headphones but may also cause hearing loss Use the headphones at a moderate vol ume level Powering up Once the connections have been completed page 14 turn on the power to your various devices in the order specified By turning on devices in the wrong order you risk causing malfunction and or damage to speakers and other devices 1 2 3 Before you turn on the power turn the knob to the lowest setting to minimize the volume Slide the rear panel switch to the ON position to turn on the power Dec MIDI PHONES OUT IN ot POWER DCIN USE ROLAND an ef FOOT usg PEDAL ON lt gt OFF 25 This unit is equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after power up is required before it will operate normally Note If the AX Synth is connected to a keyboard amp or audio amp turn on the power of the AX Synth first and then switch on your amp Turn the knob to ad
46. ans PAGG NAGA 29 8 Using the AX Synth s USB port ag An ege Ee e Mee ege 31 Etat ere ge EE 31 Making the settings for the USB driver EE 32 O EEN EE EE AA NG AA SAANG 33 HON OU Se Uo EE 33 LO AGGITIONal TUNCUONS naam GAN KNB AG ANGAL EMANG BG RAY BANI NA NGA DOANET A 34 Battery related TUNCHON O AA AA 34 Koala Hala EE AA PA AAP REN 34 Checking the AX Synth s WEEN geg Arie Eer aden Bm AGA cutie oie re eg ewes 34 FEAP UID EE 35 reif EE 35 eine Change CPC enna PAPA PAPA PP PPO 36 Ui 37 PAK SU AA AA AAP AA AA 39 13 MIDI implementation chart ccc eee 40 E MOCK AA E AA AA PA AA APA 41 Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual Di The AX Synth in a nutshell High quality Internal sound source All performance controls within reach A shoulder synthesizer the AX Synth comes with 256 high quality sounds specially selected for solo performances 4 SuperNATURAL sounds Violin Cello Shakuhachi Trombone and 4 SPECIAL sounds Trumpet Sax Strings and Jazz Scat Cable free live operation possible The AX Synth can be powered by 8 rechargeable AA type Ni MH batteries with a battery life of about 6 hours If combined with a commercially available wireless system it allows you to play wherever you like to follow the singer or any other musician on stage etc with no cables to pay attention to It even provides an attenuator switch to adapt its output level to the input sensitivity of the wireless system you are using Conve
47. ata e Please be aware that all data contained in the instrument s mem ory may be lost when it is sent for repairs Important data should always be backed up using the Bulk Dump function see p 29 In certain cases such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data Additional precautions e Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction or the improper operation of the unit To protect yourself against the risk of losing important data we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of impor tant data you have stored in the unit s memory see p 29 e Unfortunately it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the AX Synth s memory once it has been lost Roland Europe assumes no liability concerning such loss of data e Use a reasonable amount of care when using the AX Synth s but tons sliders or other controls and when using Its jacks and con nectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions e When connecting disconnecting all cables grasp the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements e To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the AX Synth s vol ume at reasonable levels You may prefer to use headphones so you do not need
48. ater from a tap or other source and consult a doctor Strong alkaline fluid can damage the eyes and lead to permanent loss of eyesight e If skin or clothing comes in contact with any fluid from a battery wash the area immediately with clean water from a tap Battery fluid can cause skin damage e When a battery is no longer usable dispose of it in accordance with all applicable local laws and regulations e f a battery leaks fluid changes color or shape or changes in any other way do not use it otherwise it may cause heat generation bursting or fire Battery handling e Incorrect handling of batteries rechargeable batteries or a battery charger can cause leakage overheating fire or explosion Before use you must read and strictly observe all of the precautions that accompany the batteries rechargeable batteries or battery charger When using rechargeable batteries and a charger use only the combination of rechargeable batteries and charger speci fied by the battery manufacturer Strap holder precaution e Never unscrew the strap pins to avoid damaging the AX Synth s plastic housing which eventually compromises overall stability and safety e To avoid dropping the unit and damaging it or causing injuries to yourself or other people be sure to double check whether the supplied strap is securely attached to the two pins before using the AX Synth e Roland Europe recommends installing commercially available strap locks
49. can also receive MIDI data and play the notes using the currently selected sound The AX Synth always receives on the MIDI chan nel that has the same number as the transmit channel you select see p 27 1 Connect the AX Synth s MIDI IN socket to the MIDI OUT socket of the instrument that should control the AX Synth MIDI IN 6666 boda BINAN Synthesizer stage piano etc transmits MIDI messages a 15 Making connections Working with a computer or sequencer If you want to use the AX Synth as Master keyboard for recording applications that involve a computer with sequencing software or take advantage of the AX Synth Editor software here is the most useful con nection system USB port ST Es AX Synth transmits MIDI messages Computer or sequencer records and transmits MIDI messages Module synthesizer etc receives MIDI messages Not necessary when you are using the AX Synth Editor software Note The AX Synth is not multitimbral 16 Using headphones The AX Synth has one jack for plugging in headphones This allows you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you even at night 1 Plug the headphones into the jack located on the AX Synth s rear panel MIDI FOOT POWER DCIN USB PEDAL ON at OFF USE ROLANO D Fr eeeegn PHONES Note Use stereo headphones Please use only Roland headphones He
50. ction returns all of the AX Synth s parameters to their factory settings Note Consider archiving your settings using the Bulk Dump function see p 29 before loading the factory defaults Here is how to load the factory settings 1 Hold down the VARIATION TONE ORGAN CLAVI buttons and switch on the AX Synth The display shows the FLE message and the button flashes 2 Press the button to load the factory set tings All indicators flash 3 Wait until the dn message appears in the dis play then switch the AX Synth off wait a few sec onds and switch it back on Note Never switch off the AX Synth while the button is still lit because doing so may damage it Checking the AX Synth s firmware version In some cases your Roland dealer or local Roland dis tributor may ask you which firmware version you are using when you report a problem In other cases you may need want to check whether the AX Synth you are using contains the latest firmware version In such cases proceed as follows 1 Hold down the VARIATION TONE CHOIR PIANO buttons and switch on the AX Synth The display shows the version number of the firm ware your AX Synth is using 2 Switch the AX Synth off wait a few seconds then switch it back on again Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual 11 Appendix Troubleshooting This section provides points to check and actions to take when the AX Synth does not function as you expect
51. ctions Assigning a different function to the D Beam Portamento controller While the functions of the D BEAM and buttons are fixed you can assign a MIDI control change number CC to the button to control the desired parameter in real time eg 1 Hold down the button while pressing the x button a Portamento means that the pitch of the notes you play doesn t change in clearly defined steps it glides from one note to the next PORTAMENTO R OD The speed of those pitch changes can be set for each Tone individually using the AX Synth Editor software S For regular Tones Portamento can be switched on or off by pressing the button repeatedly press it once to switch it on the button lights press it again to switch it off For the SuperNATURAL Tones VIOLIN TROMBONEF The current assignment now flashes in the display however you can select one of two modes Cot Selecting the Portamento mode As stated above this mode selection is only available for SuperNATURAL Tones The other Tones do not support This is only an example The button flashes Hid mode However if you are sure that you always ASSIGNABLE e 2 Keep holding the button and select a differ want to use HK di mode for SuperNATURAL Tones ent assignment with the VARIATION DEC INC switch it on now it will be ignored by the remaining buttons Tones but used whenever you select a SuperNATURAL uy si ec Ci
52. d 1 87 0 24 2 AX Strinas 2 87 1 34 30 Pick Bs 2 87 0 94 g 23 Digi leaq2 2 3 TapeStrings 87 1 35 31 Fretnot Bs 87 0 95 H g 26 Hot Coffee 87 0 26 4 PhaserPad 87 1 36 32 Slap Bass 87 0 96 21 Hot Sync 87 0 27 5 Cosmic Rays 87 1 37 28 Sync Tank 8 amp 7 0 28 Lead Guitar CCOO CC32 PC 6 Soft Pad 1 87 138 29 2krazy Brite Ne 1 SearingGtr 1 87 0 97 7 Soft Pad 2 87 1 39 30 Juicy Lead pi iab 2 SearingGtr2 87 0 98 8 Synth Str1 87 140 31 Vintager 87 O 31 3 SearingGtr 3 837 0 99 9 SynthStr2 87 14 32 BagShakulead 87 0 32 4 SearingGtr 4 87 0100 10 IN Strings 87 142 OctSearingGt 87 0 101 JP Stri 87 1 43 synth Lead 2 CCOO CC32 PC 2A Ii sibs 6 Dist Fingerz 87 0 102 12 106 Strings 87 1 44 1 ResoSawLead 87 0 33 7 Theramax 1 87 0 34 7 AX DistGt 87 0 103 13 Sawtooth Str 87 1 45 3 AX Sar Lead 87 0 35 8 Digi DistGt 87 0 104 14 Chorus Pad 87 1 46 a 9 Fuzz 87 0105 15 SthDLAPad 87 147 4 Pulse Lead 1 87 0 36 aw 5 Pulse Lead 2 87 0 37 10 Nice Dist Gt 87 0 106 16 Hollow Pad 87 1 48 e Mid Saw Ld 87 0 38 11 Guitar Rip 87 0 107 17 Nu Epic Pad 87 1 49 7 On Air 87 0 39 12 Twin 87 0 108 18 Angelis Pad 87 1 50 8 krazy Soft 87 0 40 13 MS1959 87 0 109 19 TrnsSweepPad 87 1 51 9 Soft 87 o A 14 MS1959 II 87 0 110 20 Heaven Pad 87 1 52 10 Tri Lead 1 87 0 A 15 Metal Lead 87 0 111 21 Voyager 87 1 53 16 OD 2 Turbo 87 0 112 22 OB Strings 87 1 54 11 Tri Lead 2 87 0 43 2 Shneleadi 87 0 44 17 Jazz EGtr 87 0 113 23 Shimmer Pad 87 1 55 13 Sine Lead 2 87 0 45 18 Clean EGtr 87 0
53. e battery com partment Then install new batteries To avoid inflammation of the skin make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes e Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ball point pens necklaces hairpins etc Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live Important notes Important notes In addition to the items listed under USING THE UNIT SAFELY on p 4 please read and observe the following P ower supply The AX Synth can be operated using 8 rechargeable AA type Ni MH batteries or the supplied adaptor Be careful to insert the batteries the right way around If you prefer to use the adaptor be sure to use the enclosed Roland PSB 1U model Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter such as a refrigerator washing machine microwave oven or air conditioner or that contains a motor Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet connect a p
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55. for guitar to guard against damage and injuries caused by the strap coming loose while your are playing Important notes Contents USING ME UNIT SAFELY EE 4 POr AN NOTOS EE 6 1 Ihe AX Synth ina nutshell EE 9 2 Panel GCSCHPUONS ENEE EE Ee E E E 10 HA CAP AA PAP PANA AA 10 Eiere INC AA becuase we eeijenseeeue wees came 11 Connection Panel Kean aaa nG AE e KEE Eer 12 3s Making CONNCCIIONG samang wets GANA NGABA EE chews 13 Bet Sept TEAC ee 13 Inserting or replacing ee 13 Ta SIS ME AA EE 14 SO Ca eeler 16 KILALA AA AA AA 17 BEN the SU 18 SEENEN regular Eege e e cue Ae AUNG SIN EE 18 Selecting Super NATURAL and SPECIAL Tones 2 0 ccc eee ee 19 Grouping frequently used Tones IFAVORITET eens 19 5 Using the AX Synth s performance functions 00 00 eee eee eee 21 Waster EE 21 UE 21 Shifting the keyboard pitch in octave steps 0 254 nma AN Gees BALO RANG Gad Iha 22 Using the Modulation EE 22 CoG the Toue ee OE EE 22 Car d e ee EE 23 Using the D Beam Controller EE 23 BULA ee EE 24 PENA AA APA HA 25 GC Editing Tone LCE 26 Editing the volume and Reverb Send eye 26 7 Using the AX Synth as MIDI controller 2 27 MIDI messages that can be transmitted received 27 Activating the AX Synth s MIDI transmission 00 00 a 27 Setting the MIDI transmit e ENEE 27 Transmitting Program Change lte 28 Using the Bulk Dump function mawasaa bash naawa Ku nna KG KA KK LEA KAG Kha de
56. gn 2 Press the OCTAVE VARIATION button to select a higher octave 1 3 or use to select a lower octave 1 3 The button you pressed lights if the octave interval is different from 0 The selected value briefly flashes in the display and the OCTAVE VARIATION button you pressed lights 3 To return to standard pitch 0 press OCTAVE VARIATION and simultaneously The OCTAVE VARIATION and go dark to indicate that the keyboard s octave has returned to normal pitch Octave Hold mode This mode means that the keyboard s pitch is only shifted one octave up or down while you press the OCTAVE VARIATION or H button When you release the button the keyboard s pitch returns to normal This can be used to quickly play a few notes in a higher or lower octave before returning to the keyboard s normal pitch 22 ment of the Tone you are using This needs to be speci fied using the AX Synth Editor software In most cases pressing this bar generates a vibrato effect If you select a SuperNATURAL Tone VIOLIN TROMBONE however it acts as Dynamics function Using the Touch Controller The AX Synth also provides a TOUCH CONTROLLER rib bon that allows you to change the sound by sliding a finger towards the left or right TOUCH CONTROLLER ribbon What happens now depends on the assignment for the Tone you are using This needs to be specified using the AX Synth Editor software
57. he power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the AX Synth Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet or this d 9 0 Q Q T Before moving the AX Synth disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices Before cleaning the unit turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet see p 13 Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet If used improperly batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury In the interest of safety please read and observe the following precautions e Carefully follow the installation instructions for batter ies and make sure you observe the correct polarity e Avoid using new batteries together with used ones In addition avoid mixing different types of batteries e Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time e f a battery has leaked use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from th
58. he separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit For Canada NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada For C A US Proposition 65 WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm including lead For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name AX Synth Type of Equipment Shoulder Synthesizer Responsible Party Roland Corporation U S Address 5100 S Eastern Avenue Los Angeles CA 90040 2938 Telephone 323 890 3700 For the U K IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACC
59. included power cord may differ from the one shown above 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the AX Synth s rear panel and then plug the AC adap tor into an electrical outlet To prevent inadvertent disruption of power to your unit should the plug be pulled out accidentally and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor Jack anchor the power cord using the cord hook as shown in the illustration AX Synth rear panel FOOT POWER DCIN PEDAL ON lt gt OFF USE ROLAND PSB 1U ADAPTOR ONLY cord hook Inserting or replacing batteries Fight AA batteries are required to run the AX Synth on battery power We recommend the use of rechargeable AA type Ni MH batteries With these batteries you can expect about 6 hours of continuous operation although this depends on how the AX Synth is being used Note If you plan to use batteries please disconnect the AC adaptor from the AX Synth Note If batteries are installed disconnecting or reconnecting the AC adaptor s power cord or the adaptor plug from the AX Synth s DC IN socket while the power is on will cause the AX Synth to turn off You must turn off the power before con necting or disconnecting the power cord or AC adaptor Note Avoid using new batteries together with old ones In addition avoid mixing different types of batteries e g regular carbon and alkaline batteries Note When replacing batteries be sure to insert them cor rectly ensure correct
60. ircle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet This instrument either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hear ing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should immediately stop using the AX Synth and consult an audiologist 8 Do not allow any objects e g flammable material coins pins or liquids of any kind water soft drinks etc to penetrate the AX Synth Immediately turn the power off disconnect the adaptor from the outlet and request servicing by your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page when e Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating equipment or are e The AC adaptor the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or If smoke or unusual odor occurs N O Exposed to rain or are Dusty or are Subject to
61. just the volume of the AX Synth The AX Synth has a sleep function for reduced power consumption when you are using batteries After several minutes of inactivity all LEDs go dark and only a dot will scroll through the display To wake the AX Synth simply press a key or button This function is not available while you are using the supplied AC adaptor Note See page 34 for how change the sleep interval Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual Turning the power off 1 2 Before you turn off the power turn the knob to the lowest setting Slide the switch to the OFF position to turn off the power If the AX Synth is connected to a keyboard amp or audio amp switch off the amp first then turn off the AX Synth 17 Playing the AX Synth Lu Playing the AX Synth Selecting regular Tones The AX Synth contains 256 Tones derived from Roland s cutting edge synthesizers 4 SuperNATURAL Tones and 4 SPECIAL Tones These sounds can be played via the 49 velocity sensitive keys or via MIDI Selecting regular Tones sequentially The AX Synth s regular Tones are grouped into 8 fami lies with 32 variations sounds each 1 2 3 4 Connect the AX Synth to your amplifier page 14 and switch it on page 17 If the SuperNATURAL SPECIAL TONE the FAVOR ITE A or B button lights switch it off Press one of the following buttons to select a Tone family TONE SYN
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63. mproperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets e Do not open or modify in any way the instrument and avoid damaging the AC adapter e Do not attempt to repair the instrument or replace parts within it except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Informa tion page e f you do not use the AX Synth as a shoulder keyboard make sure you always have it placed so it is level and sure to remain stable Never place it on stands that could wobble or on inclined surfaces e Never use or store the AX Synth in any of the following locations About ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING the Symbols The A symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for general cautions warnings or alerts to danger The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the c
64. n allows you to specify how the TOUCH CONTROLLER ribbon works ADS TREN BAR TOUCH EE Note This function is not available for the SuperNATURAL Press the modulation bar to add modulation to the Tones notes you are playing Behind the modulation bar lies the ribbon strip Slide your finger towards the left or HOLD button right on this ribbon to change the pitch of the notes This button allows you to hold the notes you are playing see p 25 Bottom panel EN T so Te TS Strap pins This is where you can attach the ends of the supplied strap Choose any two pins 9 Battery compartment This is where you can insert AA type Ni MH batteries 11 Panel descriptions Connection panel rear OUTPUT ATT R L MONO OW 4p OFF a OUTPUT RS L MONO sockets These 1 4 sockets need to be connected to the inputs of a keyboard amplifier mixer etc To take advantage of the AX Synth mobility factor consider using a commercially available wireless system Note If you can want to use only one channel on your external amplifier connect the L MONO socket to its input For optimum sound quality we recommend working in ste reo though Note Be sure to only use wireless transmitters that comply with local radio regulations 2 ATT ON OFF switch If you are using 1 4 cables to connect the AX Synth to an amplifier etc slide this switch to the OFF position If you notice distortion while using
65. n also be entered directly however see p 28 TX ON button This button is used to enable button lights or disable the transmission of MIDI messages Pressing it while holding down the button allows you to use the keys in the highest octave NUMERIC KEYPAD and the keys in the lowest octave TX MIDI CHAN NELS for numeric entry of program change or MIDI channel numbers 3 TRANSPOSE button Press this button to display the current transposition interval Holding it while pressing the OCTAVE VARI ATION buttons allows you to set the interval in semi tone steps 4 V LINK button Press this button to activate the AX Synth s V LINK control function see p 33 5 SHIFT button Pressing this button allows you to select the second ary hidden function of some of the other buttons 6 Display This three character display keeps you posted about the selected Tone mode or the parameter value you set 7 TONE buttons These buttons are used to select the desired Tone family SuperNATURAL SPECIAL or FAVORITE Tone the button you press lights blue VARIATION DEC 8 INC buttons These buttons allow you to select a Tone from the active Tone family see above in a sequential fashion This function can also be assigned to the OCTAVE VARIATION buttons page 18 10O SYNTH LEAD 2 Bass GUITAR POLYSYNTH PAD CLAVI PIANO D W TONE eee LEAD BRASS STRINGS ORGAN CHOIR VARIATION DEC
66. nient studio operation An AC adaptor and the USB port allow the AX Synth to be used with a computer Dedicated editor and librarian software is also available The AX Synth Editor software which includes librarian software can be downloaded free of charge from Roland s website http www Roland com The AX Synth provides control functions that are conveniently and ergonomically built into its neck The AX Synth puts you in control of your sound key velocity sensitivity a D Beam controller an AFTER TOUCH knob a modulation bar a TOUCH CONTROL LER ribbon a PORTAMENTO button a HOLD button and a BENDER MODE button are built in The D Beam controller can be set to transmit almost any control change message CC you may ever need Finally the AX Synth sports a FOOT PEDAL socket to which you can connect a DP series hold pedal In depth programming with the AX Synth editor The AX Synth comes with dedicated editor and librarian software that allows you to modify and save all aspects of the internal sounds Combined with this intuitive software the AX Synth becomes a fully fledged synthesizer Panel descriptions P Panel descriptions Front panel O kl Te PGM CHANGE TRANSPOSE me TXON Q C PGM CHANGE INC 8 DEC buttons These buttons are used to transmit program change messages on the selected MIDI channel They work in a sequential fashion incremental or decremental Program change numbers ca
67. ntinue with step 2 below If the display reads DCS or URr however b Keep holding and press OCTAVE VARIATION Octave Switch mode or to select DLH This mode means that the octave transposition you set is used until you change this setting again Choose this setting to play a bass part for instance You only need to do this once the AX Synth will remember this setting until you change it again The button now flashes 1 Check whether the OCTAVE VARIATION DI but 9 Press the E TT tons are assigned to the ULS function 3 d Release the button a Hold down the button and press OCTAVE VARIATION or 2 Press the OCTAVE VARIATION F button to tempo rarily transpose the keyboard s pitch one octave up 1 Press to temporarily transpose the key board s pitch one octave down 1 3 To return to standard pitch 0 release the OCTAVE VARIATION or button If the display reads UL5 there is nothing you need Using the Modulation Bar Se GE EE BIG DE Press the Modulation Bar to generate MIDI Modulation reads un or unr however Modulation bar AHA messages CCO1 b Keep holding and press OCTAVE VARIATION or to select DES You only need to do this once the AX Synth will remember this setting until you change it again The button now flashes c Press the button it goes dark d Release the button What happens now depends on the Modulation assi
68. oir 87 1 97 2 Aerial Choir 87 1 98 3 Humming 87 1 99 4 Gospel Hum 87 1 100 5 Vox Pad 1 87 1 101 6 Vox Pad 2 87 1 102 7 80s Vox 87 1 103 8 SynVox 1 87 1 104 9 SynVox 2 87 1 105 10 Sample Opera 87 1 106 11 Jazz Dooos 87 1 107 12 AX Grand 87 1 108 13 AX Mono Pno 87 1 109 14 E Grand 87 1 110 15 JD 800 Piano 87 1111 16 Honky Tonk 87 1 112 17 Blend Piano 87 1 113 18 Harpsichord 87 1 114 19 Phase Stage 87 1 115 20 PhasekP 87 1 116 21 Stage EP 87 1 117 22 DynoEP 87 1 118 23 SAEP 87 1 119 24 Wurly EP 87 1 120 25 Dist Wurly 87 1 121 26 FMEP1 87 1 122 27 FMEP2 87 1 123 28 Psycho EP 87 1 124 29 D 50 Fantsia 87 1 125 30 FM Sparkles 87 1 126 31 Dreaming Box 87 1 127 32 Sweet Keys 87 1 128 38 Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual 12 Specifications Roland AX Synth Shoulder Synthesizer Keyboard Sound Generator Maximum polyphony Sounds Memories Real time controllers Connectors Others Display Power supply Current draw Dimensions Weight Supplied accessories Options 49 keys velocity sensitive 128 voices 4 SuperNATURAL Tones 4 SPECIAL Tones 256 Tones 8 families x 32 sounds 8 x 2 FAVORITE memories Tone assignments Volume and Reverb Send levels D Beam controller MODULATION BAR TOUCH CONTROLLER ribbon VOLUME knob AFTER TOUCH knob PORTAMENTO button 2 modes for SuperNATURAL Tones BENDER MODE button 2 modes HOLD button OCTAVE VARIATION buttons OUTPUT L MONO R 1 4 phone jacks x2
69. onic amp channel aftertouch Transmission also without changing sounds on the AX Synth Program Change Bank Select Transmission cannot be specified on the AX Synth Pitch Bend Transmission TOUCH CONTROLLER and or D Beam Modulation CC01 transmission MODULATION BAR Hold Sustain CC64 button amp optional footswitch connected to FOOT PEDAL Transmission the contro change number assigned to the D BEAM but ton CCO1 31 CC33 95 feb The AX Synth has no Local switch To control a MIDI device without hearing its internal sound source set the VOLUME control to the mini mum value disconnect the AX Synth s OUTPUT sockets or turn down the volume on your amplifier mixing console etc The AX Synth does not allow you to enter Bank Select messages CC00 and CC32 for the Program Change numbers you transmit using the PGM CHANGE functionality However when you select an internal sound its Bank Select address CC00 and CC32 see also page 37 will be transmit ted along with its program Change number oO Please see the MIDI implementation chart on p 40 for a complete overview of the supported MIDI messages About the AX Synth s receive channel The AX Synth always receives MIDI messages via its MIDI IN socket and USB port The receive channel RX always corresponds to the transmit channel you select see the right column As long as you don t need to transmit MIDI messages you can therefore set
70. ow me to select Tones Did you change the mode setting for these buttons Select ube mode See page 18 No sound from a connected MIDI device Are MIDI messages being transmitted The AX Synth only transmits MIDI messages when the button lights Please switch it on Does the MIDI transmit channel of the AX Synth match the MIDI receive channel of the connected MIDI device Set the MIDI channel of the connected external device to match the AX Synth or change the AX Synth s transmit channel See page 27 The AX Synth no longer sounds and behaves like before Did you or someone else load Its factory settings f in doubt please use the Bulk Dump function see p 29 to transmit your own settings to the AX Synth Pitch Bend not obtained when the TOUCH CON TROLLER ribbon ts used Could the Pitch Bend Range be set to 0 Set the Pitch Bend Range to a value other than O This needs to be done in the AX Synth Editor software after connecting the AX Synth to your computer The Portamento function goes off when I release the button You have selected a SuperNATURAL Tone after acti vating the button s H di mode Select sue mode See page 24 Pitch is wrong For some Tones the pitch in certain ranges may sound different than other Tones Could the pitch have been changed by movements on the TOUCH CONTROLLER ribbon or by Pitch Bend messages received from an external MIDI device Notes are cu
71. ower supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use This is normal and is not a cause for concern The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit s power consumption is relatively high Should you prefer to use batteries please use the rechargeable AA type Ni MH type When installing or replacing batteries always turn off the power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you may have con nected This way you can prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices Before connecting the AX Synth to other devices turn off the power to all units This will help prevent malfunctions and or dam age to other devices Placement Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment contain ing large power transformers may induce hum To alleviate the problem change the orientation of this unit or move it farther away from the source of interference This device may interfere with radio and television reception Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off
72. r VARIATION or DEC To scroll even faster press and hold the other VARIATION button You can play on the keyboard to check whether you have selected the correct interval Feel free to change it again before confirming you setting see below 3 Press the button to confirm your setting 4 Release the button Transpose Your AX Synth comes with a TRANSPOSE function you may want to use for playing songs in other keys than the ones you are used to 1 Hold down the button and wait until the current transposition interval flashes in the display 2 Keep holding the button and press OCTAVE VARIATION or to set the desired value The setting range is 5 five semi tones down to 6 six semi tones up 3 Release the button and start playing If you selected a transposition interval other than 0 the button lights 4 To reset the transposition interval to O hold down and press OCTAVE VARIATION and simultaneously The button goes dark Using the AX Synth s performance functions 1 Check whether the OCTAVE VARIATION E but Shifting the keyboard pitch In tons are assigned to the DLH function octave steps a Hold down the button and press OCTAVE You can shift the pitch of the currently selected Tone VARIATION OF SCH M upward or downward in steps of an octave over a max If the display reads BEN there is nothing YOu need imum of three octaves up or down to do so co
73. rd Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through e Use only the attached power supply cord Also the sup plied power cord must not be used with any other device e Do not excessively twist or bend the adaptor cord nor place heavy objects on it Doing so can damage the cord producing severed elements and short circuits Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards Before using the AX Synth in a foreign country consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Infor mation page Q O e Batteries must never be heated taken apart or thrown into fire or water e DO NOT play a CD ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss Damage to speakers or other system components may result e Never expose Ni MH batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like gt Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual A CAUTION The AX Synth and the AC adaptor should be located so that their location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation A Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet or this unit At regular intervals you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs Also disconnect t
74. rma tion of rust on the battery and its terminals e f newly purchased batteries exhibit rust generate heat or seem abnormal in any other way do not use them Take them back to your dealer e Keep the batteries out of reach of babies or small children Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual e Be sure to carefully instruct any person on the proper way of han Copyright dling batteries e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft e Never dispose of the battery ina fire Never heat it Doing so may Corporation melt the insulation damage the gas release vents or protective e Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc devices cause combustion through chemical reaction with gener e Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc ated hydrogen ejection of battery fluid bursting or fire PP e Do not use batteries with the positive and negative termi nals reversed as this may drain the batteries or cause abnormal chemical reactions e Do no strike or drop the batteries Strong impact can cause leak age of battery fluid heat generation bursting or fire e Never try to connect several batteries in parallel as this may cause leakage of battery fluid heat generation bursting or fire e Do not alter or remove protective mechanisms or other parts Never disassemble the batteries e f any fluid from a battery comes in contact with the eyes flush the eyes immediately washing them thoroughly with clean w
75. t off If you attempt to play more than 128 voices simulta neously currently sounding notes may be cut off Standard MIDI Files played back with a sequencer sound strange The AX Synth is not GS GM2 compatible and monotimbral Sound is distorted when using a wireless system The AX Synth s output level is too high for your wire less system gt Set the switch to the ONT position See page 15 Note Be sure to only use wireless transmitters that comply with local radio regulations Could you be applying an effect such as overdrive or distortion which intentionally distorts the sound Please check this in the AX Synth Editor soft ware 35 Appendix Control Change list Here are the official or frequently used functions of Control Change numbers CC00 127 Not all MIDI instruments support all Control Changes while some Instruments may use certain numbers for different pur poses Be sure to check the MIDI implementation chart of the external Instrument CCOO 2 ka dama Bank Select MSB SS NEEN Modulation wheel COO aaah Breath control ER EE Undefined CUOF AA Foot controller CCO5 AA Portamento time CCUG AA Data Entry MSB 6 60 PEE Channel Volume KE Balance Eege e Undefined Ga Pan GG SE Expression CC ee Effect control 1 Ga AA Effect control 2 GG UA Undefined CCl AAP Undefined BONO pa Sahai General Purpose Controller 1 E DEEN General Purpose Controller 2 CONG nakaasa General Purpose
76. te organic tonal changes and playing nuances of acoustic and electric musical instruments The AX Synth contains four SuperNATURAL sounds VIOLIN CELLO SHAKUHACHI and TROMBONE 1 Connect the AX Synth to your amplifier page 14 and switch it on page 17 2 Press the button TONE SYNTH SYNTH LEAD BRASS STRINGS ORGAN CHOIR LEAD 1 AD B7 GUITAR POLY SYNTH PAD CLAVI PIANO SPECIAL SHAKU TONE VIOLIN CELLO HACHI TROMBON TRUMPET SAX STRINGS JAZZ SCAT 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 Press one of the first four TONE buttons to select the corresponding SuperNATURAL Tone See the blue legends above the buttons Note Switch off the but ton if you want to select a regular Tone again Selecting SPECIAL Tones There are four special Tones TRUMPET SAX STRINGS and JAZZ SCAT These sounds are based on a different technology than SuperNATURAL Tones 1 Connect the AX Synth to your amplifier page 14 and switch it on page 17 2 Press the button TONE SYNTH SYNTH LEAD BRASS STRI LEAD 1 LEAD 2 Base GUITAR POLY sr PAD CLAVI ORGAN CHOIR RIANO SPECIAL SHAKU TONE VIOLIN CELLO HACH TROMBONE RUMPET SAX STRINGS JAZZ SCAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 Press one of the last four TONE buttons to select the corresponding SPECIAL Tone Note Switch off the but ton if you want to select a regular Tone again Roland AX Synth Owner s Manual Grouping frequently used Tones FAVO
77. the receive channel by selecting the corresponding transmit channel Activating the AX Synth s MIDI transmission If you want the AX Synth to transmit MIDI messages proceed as follows 1 Connect the AX Synth s MIDI OUT socket to the MIDI IN socket of the device you wish to control 2 Switch on the button it must light Note Activating this button does not bypass the AX Synth s internal sound source Setting the MIDI transmit channel The transmit TX channel can be set to match the reception channel of the instrument you want to con trol MIDI provides sixteen channels numbered 1 16 Even if two MIDI devices are connected you won t be able to select or play sounds on the other device unless both devices are set to the same MIDI channel 1 Press and hold the button ey SHIFT 2 Keep holding the button and press the button The button flashes 3 Keep holding the button and press a key in the TX MIDI CHANNELS section left side of the keyboard to select the desired transmit channel TX MIDI CHANNELS 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 13 14 15 16 The display now shows the number of the selected MIDI transmit channel and the button flashes 27 Using the AX Synth as MIDI controller 4 Press the button to confirm your setting 5 Release the button Transmitting Program Change numbers The AX Synth automatically transmits the Program Change numbers of the sounds you select in the
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79. wnloaded free of charge from Roland s website http www Roland com 1 Select the regular Tone whose volume and or Reverb Send level you want to set see p 18 Note The HDi and rE parameters are not available for SuperNATURAL or SPECIAL Tones 2 Press and keep holding the button The display now shows 3 Keep holding the button and press the TONE button of the sound you selected in step 1 above i e the button that lights The UL message briefly flashes in the display This message refers to the Tone s volume parameter Note Skip to step 6 if you only need to change the Reverb Send level 4 Wait until the volume value is displayed 5 Keep holding the button and use VARIATION DEC INC to select the desired setting 0 127 VARIATION co DEC INC Note You can hold down VARIATION or INC or hold one while pressing the other to speed up this opera tion Note If you don t need to change the Reverb Send level skip to step 9 26 6 7 8 9 Press the TONE button used in step 3 again The FEU message briefly flashes in the display This message refers to the Tone s Reverb Send param eter Wait until the Reverb Send value is displayed Keep holding the button and use VARIATION DEC INC to select the desired setting 0 127 Note You can hold down VARIATION or INC or hold one while pressing the other to speed up
80. ww Roland com Note Do not connect two or more AX Synth units to one computer via USB The system will not operate correctly with such connections If connection to your computer is unsuccessful Normally you don t need to install a driver in order to connect the AX Synth to your computer However ifa problem occurs or if the performance Is poor using the Roland original driver may solve the prob lem For details on downloading and installing the Roland original driver refer to the Roland website http www roland com If you are using Windows XP Windows Vista you must log onto Windows as one of the following users in order to complete the USB connection correctly e Auser name belonging to the Administrators group such as Administrator e Auser name whose account type is a computer administrator Using the AX Synth s USB port Making the settings for the USB driver For successful USB communication you need to specify the USB driver you want to use and then activate that driver 1 Hold down the button and press PGM CHANGE INC M CHANGE The display now shows the name of the driver that is currently active LEn or UEn and the button flashes 2 Keep holding the button and press the PGM CHANGE button to switch between LEn or HEN Select this if you use the supplied driver n Select this if you use a generic USB driver included with the OS 3 Press the button to confirm your selection

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