Roland CDX-1 Bedienungsanleitung

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    2 To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes l[...]

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    3 011 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. .......................................................................................................... 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request se[...]

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    4 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 9 Introduction .................................................................... 11 Before you begin ................................................................................... 12 Check the contents of the package ..................[...]

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    5 Playing an audio CD ....................................................... 47 How to play an audio CD—the CD Player ........................................... 48 About the Display ................................................................................................................................... 48 CD Player screen ............[...]

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    6 Preventing specific samples from sounding simultaneously—Mute Groups ............................ 74 Playing a sample from a connected foot switch ................................................................................ 75 Specifying the Function of the Foot Switch ........................................................................[...]

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    7 Tuning an instrument—Tuner ............................................................................................................ 114 Adjusting the Tuning.................................................................................................................. 114 Setting the reference pitch of the tuner ..........................[...]

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    8 Taking full advantage of the CDX-1 .............................. 137 More functions for the CDX-1 ............................................................ 138 Undoing a recording/editing operation ............................................................................................ 138 Undoing a recording or editing operation—Undo .[...]

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    9 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to g[...]

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    10 ❍ Supply the power to CDX-1 and the receiver from the different power outlet. ❍ Consult your nearest Roland Service Center or autho- rized Roland distributor in your country. Laser beam *** • If you operate the operating section, controlling section and drive section of this device in irregular manners, harmful ray may be radiated. Laser b[...]

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    11 Introduction[...]

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    12 Before you begin Check the contents of the package The CDX-1 is packaged with the following items. Please make sure that you have all of them. ❒ CDX-1 (one unit) ❒ CD-RW blank disc (one) ❒ Demo disc (Songs, Samples) (one) ❒ CDX-1 Owner’s Manual (this document) ❒ Effect Patch List ❒ AC Adopter: USB-2U About the included disc ● Dem[...]

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    13 Before you begin Before you begin A diverse array of connectors ● The CDX-1 provides four type of input jacks. Since a high impedance phone jack (GUITAR/BASS) is also provided, a guitar or bass can be connected directly. ● RCA phone type MASTER jacks (stereo) are provided. ● Both coaxial type and optical type digital I/O connectors are pro[...]

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    14 Expanding the memory The CDX-1 comes with 32 MB of memory into which audio samples can be loaded. However, in some cases, 32 MB of memory will be insufficient for loading large amounts of data. In such a case, you will have to add separately sold memory (DIMM). Memory can be expanded up to 128 MB. Before expanding the memory, consult with your r[...]

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    15 Expanding the memory Expanding the memory How to expand the memory 1. Turn off the power to the CDX-1 and any connected equipment, and then disconnect all cables attached to the CDX-1. 2. Turn the CDX-1 upside-down, and remove the expanding memory cover. fig.12-02a fig.12-03 3. Press outward the white clips at either end of the socket should be [...]

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    16 Expanding the memory Removing the memory To remove the memory module, reverse the installation procedure. 1. Simultaneously press outward the white clips located at either end of the socket. fig.12-05 2. Remove the memory module from the socket. Verifying that the memory is recognized by the CDX-1 Before re-connecting the CDX-1 to any peripheral[...]

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    17 Expanding the memory Expanding the memory Memory read/write test—DIMM diagnostics You can perform a read/write test to see whether the additional wave memory you installed can be used by the CDX-1. Perform this test after installing memory, or if an error message relating to memory is displayed. 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as ic[...]

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    18 Learning about CD-R/RW discs What is a CD-R/RW disc? The CDX-1 lets you record your performances on a CD-RW disc, and finally use a CD-R disc to create an original audio CD. First, here’s some basic information on CD- R discs and CD-RW discs. What is a CD-R disc? CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) is a CD to which data can be written. Data can be [...]

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    19 Learning about CD-R/RW discs Learning about CD-R/RW discs Discs for use on the CDX-1 The CDX-1 contains various functions, and the discs it uses will differ depending on the function. List of usable discs for each operation fig.13-01e Recommended CD-R/CD-RW discs ● CD-R Disc You can use CD-R discs that carry these logos. ● CD-RW Disc You mus[...]

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    20 Learning about CD-R/RW discs CD-R/RW disc handling and cleaning Disc handling ● Do not place a disc in direct sunlight for an extended period of time. ● Hold a disc by inserting a finger in the center hole and pressing your thumb against the outer edge. Be careful not to get fingerprints on, or scratch the recording surface of the disc (the [...]

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    21 Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions Top Panel INPUT section fig.14-01e PEAK indicators These indicate whether distortion is occurring in the sound that is being input to the respective input jacks (MIC1, MIC2, GUITAR/BASS, LINE).[...]

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    22 Panel Descriptions INSERT EFFECTS section Here you can make settings for the insert effect. ➔ “Using the insert effects” (p. 141), “Insert effect algorithm list” (p. 175) fig.14-02e ON/OFF button This button switches Insert Effect on and off. PATCH button Here you can switch the parameters displayed in the edit section, and change the [...]

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    23 Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions AUDIO TRACK section fig.14-04e STATUS buttons 1–8 These switch the status of each audio track. The current status is shown by the color of the button. • Extinguished: Sound will not be output (i.e., muted). • Lit in green: The track is ready for playback. • Blinking in red: The track is selected as a[...]

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    24 Panel Descriptions DISPLAY, UTILITY and UNDO/REDO Button fig.14-06e DISPLAY Button Use these to move between screen pages in the display. ➔ “Switching among the Basic screen” (p. 37) UTILITY Button Displays a screen where you can access a variety of functions, including formatting a CD-RW disc, backing up samples, and initializing the syst[...]

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    25 Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions STATUS Button The color of the button will indicate the current status. Lit in green: Play back samples and the sequence track. Lit in red: Record to the pads or sequence track. * In order to play back a sequence track, turn PAD SEQUENCING [SEQ PLAY] on (lit). CLIPBOARD Button Use this when you want to copy [...]

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    26 Panel Descriptions AUDIO TRACK RECORD Section fig.14-09e AUDIO TRACK RECORD indicator This will light when a CD-RW disc for use by the CDX-1 (formatting; p. 110) is inserted. BOUNCE Button This button switches to Bounce recording. Use this when you wish to combine multiple audio tracks (1–6 tracks) into two audio tracks. ➔ “Combining the p[...]

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    27 Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions FF (fast-forward) button The song will fast-forward while you hold down the button. REPEAT button You can specify a region that you wish to hear, and play it back repeatedly. ➔ “Specify a region and play it back repeatedly—the Repeat function” (CD Player; p. 51), “Repeatedly play back a specified r[...]

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    28 Panel Descriptions Control section fig.14-13e NO/EXIT Button Press this when you wish to return to the previous screen (i.e., the next higher screen in the hierarchy). You can also press this to respond “no” to a message displayed in the screen. YES/ ENTER Button Press this to execute a menu selection. You can also press this to respond “y[...]

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    29 Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions MASTER Section fig.14-15e MASTERING TOOLS Button This button switches “mastering tools kit” (p. 134) effect on and off. If CD BURNING mode is selected, this will be turned on automatically. EDIT Button Access a screen where you can set the master balance. ➔ “Adjusting the overall volume balance—Mas[...]

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    30 Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.front_e Disc Tray Place the CD to be loaded on this tray. Emergency eject hole This hole allows the disc tray to be opened in case of emergency. ➔ “If the disc tray does not open” (p. 36) The jack and button marked by the ❋ symbol cannot be used. Rear Panel fig.rpanel_e AC ADAPTOR Jack Connect the suppl[...]

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    31 Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT/THRU) Connect an external MIDI device (e.g., MIDI controller or MIDI sequencer) here. •I N Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device. Connect this to the MIDI OUT connector of your external MIDI device. • OUT/THRU This connector transmits MIDI messages. Connect it to the MI[...]

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    32 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Connecting peripheral equipment Make connections as shown in the diagram below. Before you begin making connections, be sure that the power of all equipment is turned off. fig.15-01e • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devic[...]

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    33 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Turning the Power On and Off * Once the connections have been completed ( p. 32), turn on 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. Turning On the Power 1. Turn [...]

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    34 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Turning Off the Power 1. Turn off the power of the connected equipment in the opposite order from which they were turned on (p. 33). 2. Press the Power Switch. fig.15-05 The message “Shutdown?” appears in the display. 3. If you are ready to turn off the power, press [YES/ENTER]. The power will turn off. Press [NO[...]

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    35 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Inserting/removing a disc Inserting a disc fig.15-08e 1. Press the EJECT button. The disc tray will open. 2. Place the disc on the disc tray. 3. Press the EJECT button once more. The disc tray will close. The disc tray will also close if you press lightly on the front of the tray. If you [...]

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    36 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Removing a disc 1. Press the EJECT button. The disc tray will open. * If a CD-RW disc is inserted in CDX-1, a message “Save SONG before eject?” appears. In this case, see following process of “If the display asks Save SONG before eject?” 2. Remove the disc from the disc tray. 3. Press the EJECT button once mo[...]

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    37 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Switching among the Basic screens The basic display screens of the CDX-1 are accessed by pressing [DISPLAY], located below the screen. As described below, there are five Basic screens, which you can cycle through by pressing [DISPLAY]. * The AUDIO CD PLAYER indicator and/or the AUDIO CD R[...]

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    38 Basic operation of the CDX-1 If you are confused about operations or screens —Going back to the Basic screen While you are still unfamiliar with operation, you may come upon a screen you do not recognize. If this occurs, you can press [DISPLAY] to return to one of the Basic screens (the most-recently selected one). (Refer to “The Basic scree[...]

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    39 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Viewing information on the CD-RW disc —Song Information screen You can view information about the CD-RW disc (song) inserted in the CDX-1. 1. Press [DISPLAY] to switch among the Basic screen. The Information screen appears. fig.12-07 Remain: This displays remaining capacity (time) for e[...]

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    40 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Returning the CDX-1 to the factory settings—Initialize The current settings of the CDX-1 can be returned (initialized) to the factory settings. The following parameters can be initialized. ● Global Parameter • Tuner parameters • System parameters • MIDI parameters • Marker parameters • Tempo map paramet[...]

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    41 Basic operation of the CDX-1 Basic operation of the CDX-1 The meaning of each Initialize icon ● Initialize Global Parameters icon fig.15-18 When you select this icon, Global parameters (p. 40) will return to the factory settings. ● Initialize Effect Patch icon fig.15-19 When you select this icon, effect patches U001–U100 will be initialize[...]

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    42 What you need to do to create your own CD Steps taken in producing an original CD The following introduces you to a number of paths that you could choose to follow in carrying out the steps needed to create your own original CD, using a CD-R disc. Path 1 fig.16-01 Sample audio materials from a sampling CD (“clip audio” collection) or load Wi[...]

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    43 What you need to do to create your own CD What you need to do to create your own CD Path 2 fig.16-01 Sample sounds from a sampling CD (“clip audio” collection) or load Windows WAVE files, and assign the sounds to pads. ➔ “Sampling to a pad” (p. 56) fig.16-06 Use pad crossfade to make the samples crossfade as they play. ➔ “Crossfadi[...]

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    44 What you need to do to create your own CD Path 4 fig.16-09 Record external audio sources directly to a CD-R disc, without using the audio tracks. ➔ “Recording an external audio source to a CD-R disc” (p. 161) fig.16-10 This completes your original audio CD. 1 AUDIO CD 2[...]

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    45 What you need to do to create your own CD What you need to do to create your own CD Listening to the demo disc Here’s how to play back the demo disc and listen to the demo song. Playing the demo disc fig.16-11 1. Make sure that your sound reproduction system (i.e., amp or headphones) is correctly connected. 2. As described in “Turning On the[...]

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    46 What you need to do to create your own CD Adjusting the volume of each audio track—AUDIO TRACK faders The volume of audio tracks 1–8 is adjusted with the AUDIO TRACK faders (1–8). * If the [STATUS] of an audio track is extinguished, no sound will be heard, regardless of the position of the AUDIO TRACK fader. To play back the track, press [[...]

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    47 Playing an audio CD[...]

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    48 How to play an audio CD—the CD Player About the Display CD Player screen When you insert an audio CD, the CD Player screen appears. fig.2-01e Switching the time display You can select one of four types of time display. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to switch the time display. ● Time: TOTAL: Display the total time from the beginning of the audio C[...]

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    49 How to play an audio CD—the CD Player How to play an audio CD Playing and stopping a song Here’s how to play an audio CD on the CDX-1. Playing/stopping an audio CD 1. Insert an audio CD as described in “Inserting a disc” (p. 35). fig.2-02 The CD Player screen appears. 2. Move the AUDIO CD fader (AUDIO TRACK 7-8 fader) to approximately 0 [...]

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    50 How to play an audio CD—the CD Player Changing the playback location Moving to the previous/next track ■ When the song is stopped Press SEARCH [ ] to move to the previous track. Press SEARCH [ ] to move to the next track. ■ When a song is playing Press SEARCH [ ] to move to the beginning of the currently playing track. Press SEARCH [ ] to [...]

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    51 How to play an audio CD—the CD Player How to play an audio CD Repeatedly playing a specified region —the Repeat function You can specify a region that you wish to hear, and hear it repeatedly. Registering the repeat region 1. Use REW [ ] /FF [ ] to move to the location where you wish to begin repeating. 2. Press REPEAT [ ]. REPEAT [ ] will b[...]

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    52 How to play an audio CD—the CD Player Changing the way in which audio CD volume is adjusted At the factory settings, the audio CD volume is set to be adjusted by the AUDIO CD fader (AUDIO TRACK 7-8 fader) and the MASTER fader. If you wish to adjust the volume of audio CDs by using only the MASTER fader (without using the AUDIO CD fader), use t[...]

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    53 Collecting audio material[...]

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    54 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling What is sampling? Sampling refers to the process by which audio sources such as instruments or vocals can be digitally recorded. Audio sources that you’ve sampled by actually playing an instrument or by cutting part of an existing performance are referred to by the CDX-1 as audio samples (subsequently call[...]

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    55 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Recording a sound to a pad Naming a pad bank Each of the 64 pad banks can be given a name of up to ten characters. If you have assigned names to the pad banks, it will be easier to select the desired bank. For clarity, you may wish to use pad bank names like the examples given below. • Types of samples Exa[...]

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    56 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Sampling to a pad Sampling an external sound As an example, we will explain how to connect a synthesizer and sample it. 1. Connect your synthesizer to the CDX-1 as described in “Connecting peripheral equipment” (p. 32), and then press INPUT SELECT [LINE L/R]. INPUT SELECT [LINE L/R] will light. 2. Turn t[...]

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    57 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Recording a sound to a pad Sampling from a CD audio clip collection inserted in the CDX-1 Here’s how you can sample audio materials from a CD audio clip collection (copyright-free) inserted in the CDX-1. 1. Insert the audio clip CD into the CDX-1. 2. Press PAD RECORDING [PAD REC]. fig.31-05 [PAD REC] indic[...]

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    58 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Loading a Windows WAVE file Some commercially available sampling CD audio clip collections (copyright-free) designed for use in music production are mixed-mode CDs that saving both audio and WAVE files. The CDX-1 lets you load these WAVE files and assign them to the pads. 1. Insert a mixed-mode CD (AUDIO+WAV[...]

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    59 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Recording a sound to a pad Using free audio sources from the Internet If you have a computer that can connect to the Internet and a CD-R drive, you can load free audio sources (Windows WAVE files) from the Internet. 1. Connect to the Internet and download the desired free Windows WAVE files. 2. Using a CD-R [...]

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    60 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Making settings in the Sampling screen The Sampling screen appears in step 3 of “Sampling an external sound” (p. 56) or step 2 of “Sampling from a CD audio clip collection inserted in the CDX-1” (p. 57). As necessary, make settings for the various items in the Sampling screen to modify the sampling s[...]

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    61 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Recording a sound to a pad Specifying stereo or mono—Type You can specify whether the sound will be sampled in mono or in stereo. fig.31-07b 1. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “Type” line. 2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “STEREO” or “MONO.” Automatically start sampling when sound i[...]

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    62 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Making sure to capture the beginning of the sound —Pre Trigger Depending on the sampling conditions, the beginning of the sampled sound may not be captured. By setting the pre-trigger time appropriately, you can avoid this problem by causing sampling to begin slightly ahead of the time when you initiated s[...]

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    63 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Recording a sound to a pad Sampling from a pad to another pad —Resampling You can press one or more pads to play their samples and “re-sample” the result. This is called resampling. 1. Press PAD RECORDING [PAD REC]. fig.31-05 [PAD REC] indicator begins flashing, and the Sampling screen appears. * If al[...]

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    64 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling If the display indicates “Memory Full.” If the remaining memory is completely used up during sampling, the display indicates “Memory Full.” (no remaining memory), and sampling stops. This indication disappears when you press any button such as [DISPLAY] or [NO/EXIT] (the sounds recorded up to that po[...]

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    65 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Recording a sound to a pad Deleting a sample—Delete Sample Here’s how you can delete an unwanted sample to free up that pad. Deleting samples individually 1. Hold down PAD RECORDING [DELETE] and Press a pad to specify the sample that you wish to delete. The sample is deleted. You wish to cancel to delete[...]

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    66 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Preventing accidental erasure of pads —Bank Protect The samples assigned to the pads can be protected against accidental erasure so that they are not lost by unintended operations or by inadvertently overwriting them. A protected pad bank and its samples are handled as follows. • If you attempt to sample[...]

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    67 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Recording a sound to a pad Saving Pad/Sequence on a CD-RW disc Pad and Sequence (p. 88) can be saved on a CD-RW disc. More about saving Pad/Sequence When you sample and create a sequence (p. 88), the Pad/Sequence is temporarily stored in the internal memory of the CDX-1. This means that you can sample and cr[...]

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    68 Recording a sound to a pad—Sampling Loading Pad/Sequence from a CD-RW disc To load Pad/Sequence saved in CD-RW disc, carry out the following process. 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. fig.31-14 2. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the Load PAD/SEQ icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER]. A message of “Load PAD/SEQ data?” appears. 4. Press [Y[...]

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    69 Playing the pad samples Playing the pad samples Basic ways to play samples Playing a sample Press a pad in which a sample has been recorded (lit), and it will play. There are 3 kinds of how a pad starts/stops sounding. For details refer to “Changing how a pad starts and stops sounding—Pad Play” (p. 70). Adjusting the Overall Sample Volume [...]

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    70 Playing the pad samples Changing how a pad starts and stops sounding—Pad Play 1. Press PAD RECORDING [TEMPO MATCH] twice. Alternatively, you can press [TEMPO MATCH] and then press CURSOR [ ]. fig.31-03 The Pad Edit menu are displayed as icons. fig.32-01 2. Make sure that the cursor is located at the pad parameter icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER]. Th[...]

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    71 Playing the pad samples Playing the pad samples Crossfading the pad samples you play —Pad Crossfade By using Pad Crossfade, you can play pad samples without creating gaps between the sounds of each pad. Each time you press a pad, its sample will be automatically crossfaded (faded in and faded out). Pad samples can be recorded directly to a CD-[...]

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    72 Playing the pad samples Making the sound continue even after you release the pad—Hold In some cases, you may want a sample whose Pad Play setting (p. 70) is set to “GATE” (start sounding when you press the pad, and stop sounding when you release it) to continue sounding even after you take your hand away from the pad. In such cases, you ca[...]

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    73 Playing the pad samples Playing the pad samples Playing repeatedly—Loop mode Loop refers to a state in which a sample is played repeatedly from its start point (the beginning of the sound) to its end point (the end of the sound) (or a specified region). This function is convenient when you wish to repeatedly play a sample to create the basic r[...]

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    74 Playing the pad samples Preventing specific samples from sounding simultaneously—Mute Groups Samples that do not need to sound simultaneously (or that you do not want to be heard simultaneously) can be assigned to the same mute group . The CDX-1 has seven mute groups, and samples that are assigned to the same mute group will not sound together[...]

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    75 Playing the pad samples Playing the pad samples Playing a sample from a connected foot switch If a separately sold foot switch (e.g., DP-2 or BOSS FS-5U) is connected, you can play the sample of a specified pad by pressing the foot switch. Specifying the Function of the Foot Switch 1. Connect an optional foot switch (DP-2, BOSS FS-5U, etc.) to t[...]

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    76 Editing the sample of a pad The 512 samples (8 pads x 64) stored in the CDX-1 can be edited in a variety of ways, such as by adjusting their volume or length. Samples can be edited either by creating a new sample for another pad, or by simply modifying the settings of the same pad. Adjusting the volume of a sample— Sample Level The volume at w[...]

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    77 Editing the sample of a pad Editing the sample of a pad Displaying the correct tempo of a sample fig.33-02 The upper right of the Pad Parameter screen displays the tempo of the sample in units of BPM (Beats Per Minute: the number of beats in one minute). However, for this to be displayed accurately, you must tell the CDX-1 the number of beats in[...]

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    78 Editing the sample of a pad Adjusting the start/end points of the sound—Trim Sample You can specify the portion of the sample that are played when you press the pad. What are the Start/Loop points and Length? fig.33-04e Start Point: This is the point where the sound begins. By adjusting this, you can skip a portion of unintended silence at the[...]

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    79 Editing the sample of a pad Editing the sample of a pad Automatically removing Empty Portion at the Beginnings and Ends of Samples This automatically removes any bank portions that may come before the sample starts ti play or after the sample is finished. 1. Press PAD RECORDING [TEMPO MATCH] twice. Alternatively, press [TEMPO MATCH] and then pre[...]

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    80 Editing the sample of a pad Expanding and Compressing a sample to modify the length or tempo If you want the tempo or length of samples to match, you can stretch or shorten the time that the sample is played. Matching the tempo to another sample—Tempo Match It is easier to edit your song if the materials you collected are of a consistent tempo[...]

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    81 Editing the sample of a pad Editing the sample of a pad Expanding/compressing by a specified percentage or tempo—Time Stretch Since this function needs to accurately calculate the tempo in order to perform a high-quality compression or expansion, you must first perform the procedure of “Displaying the correct tempo of a sample” (p. 77) to [...]

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    82 Editing the sample of a pad Copying a sample to another pad— Clipboard By temporarily pasting a sample into the clipboard, you can easily copy a sample from one pad to another. 1. Hold down the pad of the sample you wish to move (the pad lights), and press [CLIP BOARD]. [CLIP BOARD] is illuminated. * If [CLIP BOARD] already contains a sample, [...]

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    83 Editing the sample of a pad Editing the sample of a pad Splitting a sample among several pads—Divide Sample Sometimes after sampling an extended performance, you may wish to divide the sample into two parts, and assign them to separate pads as new samples. The Divide Sample function lets you do this. This is convenient when you wish to record [...]

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    84 Editing the sample of a pad Automatically dividing a sample at silent portions 1. Press PAD RECORDING [TEMPO MATCH] twice. Alternatively, press [TEMPO MATCH] and then press CURSOR [ ]. fig.31-03 The Pad Edit menu are displayed as icons. fig.33-09 2. Press CURSOR [[ ] to select the Divide icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER]. fig.33-10 The Divide Sample sc[...]

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    85 Editing the sample of a pad Editing the sample of a pad Dividing a sample at the timing that you press a button 1. Press PAD RECORDING [TEMPO MATCH] twice. Alternatively, press [TEMPO MATCH] and then press CURSOR [ ]. fig.31-03 The Pad Edit menu are displayed as icons. fig.33-09 2. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the Divide icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER][...]

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    86 Editing the sample of a pad Creating a “reverse tape” style sample—Create Reversal By using this function you can create a sample that sounds as though a tape recorder were being played backward. 1. Press PAD RECORDING [TEMPO MATCH] twice. Alternatively, you can press [TEMPO MATCH] and then press CURSOR [ ]. fig.31-03 The Pad Edit menu are[...]

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    87 Editing the sample of a pad Editing the sample of a pad Boosting the sample level as high as possible—Normalize Normalize is a function that raises the level of the entire sample as high as possible without exceeding the maximum level. 1. Press PAD RECORDING [TEMPO MATCH] twice. Alternatively, press [TEMPO MATCH] and then press CURSOR [ ]. fig[...]

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    88 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence What is a sequence? You can create a song by consecutively playing pad samples. The CDX-1 is able to record pad operations ; i.e., “which pad was pressed,” “in what order,” and “how long.” Data for pad operations that have been recorded in this way is called a sequence . The CDX-1 p[...]

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    89 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Arranging audio samples to create a song The Relationship Between Sequences and Phrases The sequence tempo can be changed in the Rhythm Guide setting screen or Tempo Map screen.When the tempo is slowed down, the interval during which the phrase sounds is lengthened. Conversely, increasing the t[...]

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    90 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Recording pad operations as you play pads—Realtime Recording Realtime recording of pad operations is when the timing at which pads are pressed and released is recorded in the sequence track. Since the actual sounds that you are hearing are not being recorded anew in the sequence track, this d[...]

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    91 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Arranging audio samples to create a song Recording while you listen to the playback of another sequence track You can select a sequence track for playback, and then perform realtime recording while you listen to the playback of the selected sequence track. 1. As described in steps 1–3 of “P[...]

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    92 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Correcting timing inaccuracies while you record —Quantize Pad operations are recorded on the track with a timing precision of 1/96th of a beat. This means that it is rather difficult to record pad operations exactly at precise measure beginnings, quarter notes, or eighth notes when you are us[...]

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    93 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Arranging audio samples to create a song Recording pad operations at the specified interval—Step Recording The CDX-1 allows you to record pad operations on a sequence track while the playback remains stopped. This is analogous to pasting the pad samples at previously specified intervals (step[...]

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    94 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Step recording In the explanation that follows, we will assume that pads [1] and [2] contain samples, and that you wish to record on the sequence track as shown in the diagram. fig.34-04e 1. Use the REW [ ] /FF [ ] or TIME/VALUE dial to move to the location at which you wish to begin recording,[...]

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    95 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Arranging audio samples to create a song Adding dynamics while you step-record The volume level of step-recorded phrases will be the same as the volume level of the samples you use (p. 76). On the CDX-1, samples will sound at a fixed volume regardless of the strength with which you press the pa[...]

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    96 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Playing a sequence track The number of sounds that can be played simultaneously is a total of four stereo sounds for audio track playback, pad playback, and sequence track playback. When the sequence is on, the playback priority will be in the order of sequence tracks → audio tracks → pads.[...]

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    97 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Arranging audio samples to create a song Playing sequence tracks and audio tracks simultaneously When sequence is turned on, the [STATUS] of all audio tracks will go dark. If you wish to play back audio tracks at the same time, press [STATUS] of an audio track enough times to get it to light in[...]

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    98 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Editing a sequence track The samples arranged in a sequence track can be edited by moving the location at which they will play, by pasting them in a different location, or by deleting them. This makes it easy to make corrections to entire phrases without re-recording. Moving a phrase—Move Thi[...]

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    99 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Arranging audio samples to create a song Pasting a phrase at a different location—Paste If something has already been recorded at the paste destination, it will be overwritten by the pasted phrase. fig.34-12 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [EDIT]. [EDIT] lights, and the Sequence Edit menu are display[...]

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    100 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Cutting a phrase—Cut When you cut a phrase, subsequent phrases will be moved forward. fig.34-14 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [EDIT]. [EDIT] lights, and the Sequence Edit menu are displayed as icons. fig.34-10 2. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the Cut icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER]. fig.34-10 The Cut Phra[...]

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    101 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Arranging audio samples to create a song Erasing Phrases—Erase The phrase that you cut will be silent. Even if there are phrases following it, they will not be moved forward. fig.34-16 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [EDIT]. [EDIT] lights, and the Sequence Edit menu are displayed as icons. fig.34-10[...]

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    102 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Inserting a phrase in another location—Insert If something has already been recorded at the insert destination, subsequent phrases will be moved backward by the length of the phrase that is pasted. fig.34-18 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [EDIT]. [EDIT] will light, and the Sequence Edit menu will b[...]

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    103 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Arranging audio samples to create a song Dividing the phrase at the current location—Split This function splits the phrase at “NOW” (the current location). By dividing a phrase, you can delete a portion of the phrase or paste it into another location. fig.34-20 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [E[...]

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    104 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Finely Adjusting the Timing of Each Phrase— Adjust Timing The positioning of phrases on the sequence tracks is determined with the following formats. • From which measure, beat, and tick number (Start) • The length of expression in beats and ticks (Duration) The Adjust Timing function is[...]

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    105 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Arranging audio samples to create a song Offset and End Point “ WaveOffset ” and “ WaveEnd ,” the parameters selected in Step 9, determine which part of the waveform data is used for to a phrase. fig.34-21g In both Offset and End point are indicated by 8-digits values likewise the samp[...]

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    106 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Edit on Sequence Play List screen—Quick Edit It is convenient to select a phrase to edit seeing whole part of Play List. 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [SEQ PLAY]. ig.34-10 [SEQ PLAY] lights, and the Sequence Play List screen appears. 2. Press CURSOR [ ]. fig.34-10 A cursor appears on box A of “T[...]

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    107 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Arranging audio samples to create a song Deleting a sequence track An unwanted sequence track can be deleted as follows. 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [EDIT]. [EDIT] lights, and the Sequence Edit menu are displayed as icons. fig.34-23 2. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the Erase Track icon. 3. Press [YES[...]

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    108 Arranging audio samples to create a song—Sequence Recording the sequence playback sound on audio track When you have created a sequence that you like, you can record the playback sound of the sequence on an audio track. You can even play back all three sequence tracks and combine them into two audio track (stereo). 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [SE[...]

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    109 Creating an audio CD[...]

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    110 Prepare for recording—Multitrack recording What is multitrack recording? The CDX-1 provides eight “audio tracks” that are used to independently record and manage the parts that make up a song. You can record separate parts on each audio track, for example recording the vocal on audio track 1 and the guitar on audio track 2. The process of[...]

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    111 Prepare for recording—Multitrack recording Prepare for recording 7. Press [YES/ENTER]. fig.41-01 A message of “Format OK?” appears in the screen. 8. Press CURSOR [ ] to select “OK”, and press [YES/ENTER]. The format is executed. When formatting is completed, the display will show a message of “Completed.” If you press [YES/ENTER] [...]

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    112 Prepare for recording—Multitrack recording Erasing the entire contents of a CD-RW disc Sometimes you may no longer need to keep the data that was saved on a CD-RW disc, and would like to use the same CD-RW disc for a different performance. You would also like to use the a CD-RW disc that was previously used by a computer. In such cases, execu[...]

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    113 Prepare for recording—Multitrack recording Prepare for recording Monitoring the sound of a connected instrument Selecting the input source Press the INPUT SELECT button(s) for the instrument you will record. The indicator of the selected button(s) will light. Adjusting the input sensitivity 1. Turn the INPUT SENS knob to adjust the input sens[...]

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    114 Prepare for recording—Multitrack recording Tuning an instrument—Tuner The CDX-1 has a built-in chromatic tuner function that allows you to tune your instrument quickly. The built-in tuner supports both guitar and bass guitar. As an example here, we will explain how to use the tuner to tune your guitar. Adjusting the Tuning Check the followi[...]

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    115 Prepare for recording—Multitrack recording Prepare for recording Setting the reference pitch of the tuner The frequency of the A4 note on the instrument used as the reference for tuning is called the reference pitch . (For example, the middle A note on a piano.) On the CDX-1, the reference pitch can be set in the range of 435–445 Hz. At the[...]

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    116 Prepare for recording—Multitrack recording Using the rhythm guide When you record, it is convenient to use the built-in rhythm guide. If you record along with the rhythm guide, you will be able to use various convenient functions such as track editing in units of measures, or synchronizing the performance with external devices. When the rhyth[...]

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    117 Prepare for recording—Multitrack recording Prepare for recording Changing the rhythm pattern 1. Press RHYTHM GUIDE [PATTERN/TEMPO]. The Rhythm Guide Setting screen appears. fig.41-13c 2. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “Pattern” line. 3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired rhythm pattern. 4. Press [DISPLAY] to return to [...]

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    118 Prepare for recording—Multitrack recording 4. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the item you wish to edit, and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to edit the value. MEAS (measure): Specify the starting measure (1–9999) of the tempo map. The measures and beats shown in the display, the rhythm guide sound, and the MIDI clock data transmitted fro[...]

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    119 Recording/playing back a performance Recording/playing back a performance Recording a Performance Here’s how a performance on a connected instrument can be recorded on an audio track. The input source selected by the INPUT SELECT button can be recorded in mono or stereo. Select the audio track for recording 1. Press [STATUS] for the audio tra[...]

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    120 Recording/playing back a performance Record 1. Press REC [ ]. REC [ ] blink (recording-standby mode). 2. Press PLAY [ ]. REC [ ] and the [STATUS] of the audio track selected as the recording destination will change from a blinking red light to a steady red light, and recording will begin. 3. Press STOP [ ] to stop recording. A message of “Kee[...]

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    121 Recording/playing back a performance Recording/playing back a performance Re-recording only a mistake —Punch-in/out You may occasionally make a mistake while recording, or the performance may not turn out as you expect. In such cases, it is convenient to re-record only the portion where the mistake occurred. The action of switching to record [...]

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    122 Recording/playing back a performance Using a foot switch to punch-in/out If you are playing an instrument at the same time that you operate the controls of the recorder, it will be difficult for you to perform punch-in/out operations using the REC [ ] button. In such cases, it is more convenient to press a separately sold foot switch (such as t[...]

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    123 Recording/playing back a performance Recording/playing back a performance 2. Press AUTO PUNCH [IN]. fig.42-08 The current location will be registered as the punch- in location, and the button will light. If you wish to re-do the setting, move to the punch-in location you registered, and press AUTO PUNCH [IN]. The registration will be cancelled,[...]

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    124 Recording/playing back a performance Recording an additional performance while listening to an existing performance —Overdubbing The process of listening to a previously recorded performance while you record additional material on another audio track is called overdubbing . If you record drums, bass guitar, keyboard, guitar, and vocal parts o[...]

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    125 Recording/playing back a performance Recording/playing back a performance Combining the performances of multiple audio tracks—Bounce Recording Depending on the number of instruments that you wish to record, eight audio tracks may not be sufficient. In such cases, you can combine performances that were recorded on multiple audio tracks, and re[...]

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    126 Recording/playing back a performance Playing back and stopping a recorded performance Playing back/stopping 1. For the audio tracks that you wish to play, press [STATUS] to get the button to light in green. 2. Press ZERO [ ] to return the SONG POSITION to “00:00:00-00” (beginning of the song). 3. Press PLAY [ ] to start playback. 4. Press S[...]

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    127 Recording/playing back a performance Recording/playing back a performance Increasing the free space on a CD-RW disc —Optimize Disc When you perform overdubbing (p. 124) or punch-in/out (p. 121), the data that you rewrite (replace) actually remains on the CD-RW disc. In some cases, this unwanted data may occupy a significant amount of space on[...]

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    128 Recording/playing back a performance Repeatedly playing a specified region —the Repeat function By using the Repeat function you can repeatedly play back a specified region. This is convenient when you wish to check the mix balance over and over. Registering the repeat region 1. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial or press REW [ ] /FF [ ] to move to the[...]

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    129 Recording/playing back a performance Recording/playing back a performance Assigning markers within a song— Marker The Marker function lets you assign a marker at desired locations in the song. When this function is used, you can move instantly to the location of a marker that you registered, simply by specifying the appropriate marker number.[...]

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    130 Recording/playing back a performance Changing the location of a marker 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. fig.42-14 2. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the Marker Edit icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER]. fig.42-15 The Marker Edit screen appears. 4. Make sure that the cursor is located at the “NO.” 5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify t[...]

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    131 Recording/playing back a performance Recording/playing back a performance Stopping the song automatically— Marker Stop You can make playback stop at marker locations ( Marker Stop ). When you play back after stopping, the song will play back to the next marker, and will then automatically stop again. 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed[...]

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    132 Editing a recorded performance to create an audio CD Preparing to write a CD-R disc— Mixdown The process of combining the performances recorded on multiple audio tracks into two-channel stereo is called mixdown . Before you mixdown, you will complete the song by adjusting the tone (equalizer), left/right position (pan), loop effects, and volu[...]

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    133 Editing a recorded performance to create an audio CD Editing a recorded performance to create an audio CD Mixing down After listening to repeated playbacks and adjusting the pan, equalizer, loop effects, and volume balance settings of each audio track to the desired settings, you are ready to mixdown. 1. Press AUDIO TRACK RECORD [MIX DOWN]. [MI[...]

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    134 Editing a recorded performance to create an audio CD Adjusting the mastering tools The mastering tools are a convenient set of tools that divide the sound into high- frequency, mid-frequency, and low-frequency ranges, and make the volume consistent so that the audio CD can be created with the optimal levels. There are 19 mastering tool patches,[...]

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    135 Editing a recorded performance to create an audio CD Editing a recorded performance to create an audio CD Completing your original CD— CD Burning Here’s how to write the mixed-down song to a CD-R disc to complete your own original CD. When you create an original CD on the CDX-1, you will use the “mastering tools” to adjust the overall v[...]

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    136 Editing a recorded performance to create an audio CD Finalizing a CD-R disc Here’s how to finalize an original CD that you created, so that it can be played on a conventional CD player. 1. Insert the CD-R disc that you wish to finalize. 2. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. fig.43-06 3. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the CD-R/RW Dis[...]

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    137 Taking full advantage of the CDX-1[...]

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    138 More functions for the CDX-1 Undoing a recording/editing operation When you record or sample a performance, the recorded (or sampled) results may not always be as you expect. Or, you may make a mistake in editing. In such cases, you can use the Undo function to cancel the result of the preceding operation and return the data to its original sta[...]

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    139 More functions for the CDX-1 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Cueing to a precise location—Preview When you are editing the performance of an audio track or sequence track, there are times when you need to determine a precise editing location, such as the beginning of a specific sound or the point where a break begins. By using the Pre[...]

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    140 More functions for the CDX-1 Using Scrub to make fine adjustments in the cue location—Scrub Preview An extremely short region (45 milliseconds) either before or after the current location will play back repeatedly. This is called the Scrub function . fig.5-02e The Scrub Preview function will play back only audio tracks . 1. For the audio trac[...]

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    141 More functions for the CDX-1 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Using the insert effects The CDX-1 comes with two onboard effects processors: an insert effect and loop effects . These two types can be used simultaneously, and you can make settings for each effect as desired. What is an insert effect? An insert effect is an effect that is a[...]

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    142 More functions for the CDX-1 Using an insert effect 1. Press INSERT EFFECTS [ON/OFF]. [ON/OFF] will light, and the sound processed by the effect will be output. 2. Press INSERT EFFECTS [PATCH]. fig.5-04 The patch select screen appears. 3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select a patch. When you switch patches, the effect sound will also change. Whi[...]

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    143 More functions for the CDX-1 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Saving insert effect settings You can assign a name (patch name) to the edited effect settings, and save them. Continue with this procedure after the preceding section, “Editing insert effect settings.” fig.5-07 1. In the screen that displays the effect block diagram, pres[...]

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    144 More functions for the CDX-1 Changing the insert effect connections By changing the connections of the insert effect, you can meet the needs of a wide variety of situations. For example, you can apply effects to the playback of specific audio tracks or audio sample pads, or adjust the sound during mixdown (p. 133) 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu a[...]

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    145 More functions for the CDX-1 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Using the loop effects What is a loop effect? The method of sending a signal from a mixer to an effect (the “send”), and then returning the output of the effect back to the mixer (the “return”) is called “ loop effect .” When a loop effect is used, its output is ge[...]

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    146 More functions for the CDX-1 Reverb Reverb consists of overlapping sounds reflected from the walls and floor. For example, if you clap your hands in a large room such as a church, the “wash” of sound that lingers is the reverb. The character of the reverb is affected by the size of the space (room, hall, etc.), its shape, and the materials [...]

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    147 More functions for the CDX-1 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Creating a backup CD-RW disc If you have a CD-RW disc that contains important performance data, it is a good idea to copy it onto a another CD-RW disc to create a backup before the data is lost or damaged. Backing up song data on a CD-RW disc Before you begin the backup, you m[...]

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    148 More functions for the CDX-1 Connecting with a digital audio device The output of a digital audio device such as a CD player, DAT recorder, or MD recorder can be directly recorded in digital form on the CDX-1. In Order to Make a Digital recording with CD player At the factory settings, the CDX-1 cannot record the output of a digital audio devic[...]

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    149 More functions for the CDX-1 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices To Prevent Digital recording with CD players 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. fig.2-06 2. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the System icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER]. The System settings screen appears. fig.2-07 4. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “CD Digital R[...]

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    150 More functions for the CDX-1 Prohibiting digital copying—Digital Copy Prohibit When digitally recording from the CDX-1 to an MD recorder or similar device, you can prohibit subsequent digital copying from the recorded MD to another MD recorder. If digital copying is prohibited, it will be impossible for the MD that was digitally copied from t[...]

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    151 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices MIDI Fundamentals What is MIDI? MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” This is a worldwide standard that was developed in order to allow music data and sound data to be exchanged among electronic musical instruments and computers. Devices that a[...]

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    152 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Switching MIDI OUT/THRU MIDI messages (the data handled by MIDI) is transferred using the following three types of connector. MIDI IN: This connector receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device. MIDI OUT: This connector sends MIDI messages from the CDX-1. MIDI THRU: MIDI messages received at the MIDI [...]

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    153 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Using MIDI to control the CDX-1 from another device The CDX-1 can be controlled in the following ways by MIDI messages from another MIDI device. Play samples By sending MIDI note messages from a keyboard or drum pad to the CDX-1, you can play the eight samples of th[...]

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    154 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Synchronized playback with the CDX-1 as the master The CDX-1 can operate in synchronization with a MIDI sequencer. Synchronization can be accomplished using MTC (MIDI Time Code) . Using MTC (master) 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the CDX-1 and your MIDI sequencer as shown in the diagram. fig.5-27e 2. Pres[...]

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    155 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices 6. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “MTC.” ● Sync Out: Select whether or not the synchronization signals that will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT/THRU connector. Off: Synchronization signals will not be output. MTC: MIDI Time Code will be transmitted. fig.[...]

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    156 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Using MMC This section explains how to make settings for synchronizing the playback with a computer-based MIDI sequence program that supports MMC and MTC. Using the CDX-1 as the MMC master 1. Make connections as follows. fig.5-30 The CDX-1 will be the master for MMC and MTC. 2. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu a[...]

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    157 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Using the CDX-1 as an MMC slave 1. Make the following connections. fig.5-31 The CDX-1 will be the MMC slave, but the MTC master. 2. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. fig.12-06 3. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the MIDI icon. 4. Press [YES/ENTER]. The MIDI[...]

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    158 Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices Using an external MIDI sound module to play the rhythm guide The rhythm guide can be played using your favorite sounds on another MIDI device. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the CDX-1 and your MIDI sound module as shown in the diagram. fig.5-32e 2. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. fig.5-24[...]

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    159 CD direct recording[...]

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    160 Recording to a CD-R disc—CD Recorder The CDX-1 can record an external audio source directly to a CD-R without using the audio tracks. • You must use CD-R discs that carry these logos. • The CDX-1 writes song data to a CD-R using Track At Once . As long as the disc has not yet been finalized , additional song data can be added to a music C[...]

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    161 Recording to a CD-R disc—CD Recorder CD direct recording Recording an external audio source to a CD-R disc Here we will explain an example using digital connections with an external MD recorder. The CDX-1 has two types of DIGITAL IN connector: coaxial and optical. This allows the output of a external digital audio device such as a CD player, [...]

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    162 Recording to a CD-R disc—CD Recorder Recording samples played using Pad Crossfade on a CD-R disc The sound of samples played using Pad Crossfade can be recorded directly on a CD-R. 1. Insert the CD-RW disc that contains the sample data you wish to record. ➔ “Sampling to a pad” (p. 56) ➔ “Loading Pad/Sequnece from a CD-RW disc” (p.[...]

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    163 Recording to a CD-R disc—CD Recorder CD direct recording Recording the sequence playback on a CD-R disc Here’s how you can record the playback sound of a sequence directly on a CD-R. 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [SEQ PLAY]. fig.34-08 [SEQ PLAY] lights, and the Sequence Play List screen appears. 2. Press CURSOR [ ]. fig.34-07 A cursor appears on [...]

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    164 Memo... Memo...[...]

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    165 Appendices[...]

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    166 Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with the operation of the CDX-1, first check the following points. If after these steps the problem is still unresolved, consult your nearest Roland service center or authorized Roland distributor. Problems with the sound There is no sound whatsoever ● Is the power of the CDX-1 or any connected device[...]

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    167 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting There is no sound only when the effects are in use ● Is the output level of the inserted effects patch raised? Raise the output level of the patch as described in “Editing insert effect settings” (p. 142). Sampling does not begin, even when [PAD REC] is pressed ● Is the appropriate “Start with” settin[...]

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    168 Troubleshooting Cannot digitally record ● Have you made settings to allow digital recording from your CD player? At the factory settings, the CDX-1 cannot record the output of a digital audio device via the OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL IN connectors. You must change the settings as described in “In order to make a Digital recording with CD player?[...]

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    169 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Unable to make Audio CD ● Are you using CD-R disc? It is impossible to make Audio CDs on CD-RW disc or on unwritable CD-ROM, Audio CD. ● Are you using CD-R disc that has been finalized? The data on the CD-RW disc is corrupted or damaged Damaged data may be caused by the following: ● Was the power turned off[...]

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    170 Major Message List ● Bank is protected. The operation cannot be executed since the pad bank is protected. ● Canceled. The operation was canceled. ● Can't execute. Cannot execute this operation. ● Can't insert to this point. Cannot insert to this point. ● Can't UNDO. Undo is not possible. ● Can't use PAD/SEQ now. [...]

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    171 Major Message List Major Message List ● Obey copyrights? See Manual for details. Do you agree to obey copyright law? Please refer to the owner's manual for details. ● Optical input locked. Locked to digital input (optical). ● Optical input unlocked. Unable to lock to digital input (optical). ● Optimize failed. Failed to optimize. ?[...]

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    172 Rhythm Pattern List Beat No. Name Measure 1/1 01 Metronom 1 2/1 01 Metronom 1 3/1 01 Metronom 1 4/1 01 Metronom 1 5/1 01 Metronom 1 6/1 01 Metronom 1 7/1 01 Metronom 1 8/1 01 Metronom 1 Beat No. Name Measure 1/2 01 Metronom 1 2/2 01 Rockbly 2 2/2 02 Metronom 1 3/2 01 Metronom 1 4/2 01 Metronom 1 5/2 01 Metronom 1 6/2 01 Metronom 1 7/2 01 Metron[...]

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    173 Rhythm Pattern List Rhythm Pattern List Beat No. Name Measure 4/4 41 Funk 1 2 4/4 42 Funk 2 2 4/4 43 Funk 3 2 4/4 44 Funk 4 2 4/4 45 Funk 5 2 4/4 46 Funk 6 2 4/4 47 Funk 7 2 4/4 48 Funk 8 1 4/4 49 Funk 9 2 4/4 50 Funk 10 2 4/4 51 Reggae 2 4/4 52 Samba 1 2 4/4 53 Samba 2 4 4/4 54 EleRock 1 2 4/4 55 EleRock 2 2 4/4 56 Techno 1 2 4/4 57 Techno 2 2[...]

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    174 Mixer effect parameter functions EQ (Equalizer): This is a two-band equalizer that is independent for each track. Parameter (full name) Setting Function EQ StereoLink (EQ Stereo Link) OFF, ON When EQ Stereo Link is ON, you can have the setting for a pair of audio tracks, linked so that they adjust in the same way. EQ On/Off (EQ On/Off) OFF, ON [...]

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    175 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list Here we will explain the effects used by each algorithm and the order in which they are connected. The effect groups and the algorithms in each group are shown below. To select the desired algorithm, refer to the separate “Effect patch list“ and switch to a patch that uses the desire[...]

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    176 Insert effect algorithm list 1. STEREO MULTI This algorithm connects seven types of effect, all in full stereo. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● COMP (Compressor): Compressor the entire output signals when the input volume exceeds a specified value. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the compressor effects on/o[...]

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    177 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list ● WAH (Wah): The wah effect creates a unique tone by changing the frequency response characteristics of a filter. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the wah effect on/off. Polarity (Polarity) UP The frequency of the filter will rise. DOWN The frequency of the fi[...]

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    178 Insert effect algorithm list 2. LO-FI BOX This allows you to model sounds that appear to be playing on an AM radio, the sounds of old records played on an old-fashioned gramophone, and even extreme deformations of the sound produced by a Lo-Fi Digital. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● LOFI (Lo-Fi Box): Produces a lo-fi sound. Effect O[...]

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    179 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list ● NS (Noise Suppressor): This effect reduces the noise and hum. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the noise suppressor effect on/off. Threshold (Threshold) * 0–100 Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume of the noise. If the noise level is high, a[...]

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    180 Insert effect algorithm list 3. VO+GT.AMP (Vocal+Guitar Amp) This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a vocal and electric guitar. For the guitar, you can produce an amp sound using a preamp and speaker modeling. ■ MIC Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● COMP (Compressor): Compressor the entire output signals when the in[...]

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    181 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list ● DLY (Delay): This creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed sound to the direct sound. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the delay effect on/off. Delay Time (Delay Time) SINGLE: 1–1400 mS This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for whi[...]

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    182 Insert effect algorithm list 4. VO+AC.MDL (Vocal+Acoustic Guitar Modeling) This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a vocal and electric guitar. For the guitar, you can make the electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar. ■ MIC Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● COMP (Compressor): Compressor the entire output signals[...]

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    183 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list ● DLY (Delay): This creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed sound to the direct sound. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the delay effect on/off. Delay Time (Delay Time) SINGLE: 1–1400 mS This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for whi[...]

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    184 Insert effect algorithm list 5. VO+ACOUSTIC (Vocal+Acousitc Guitar) This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a vocal and acoustic guitar. For the guitar, you can produce a warm sound as though a mic were being used, even when an electric-acoustic is connected by a direct line. ■ MIC Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● CO[...]

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    185 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list 6. COSM GUITAR AMP This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar. This provides an amp sound using a preamp and speaker modeling. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● COMP (Compressor): Compressor the entire output signals when the input volume exceeds a specified value. Effe[...]

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    186 Insert effect algorithm list ● EQ (Equalizer): A 4-band equalizer. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the equalizer effect on/off. Low Gain (Low Gain) -20–+20 dB This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the bass equalizer. Low-Mid Gain (Low-Mid Gain) -20–+20 dB This parameter sets the gain (amount [...]

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    187 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list ● DLY (Delay): This creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed sound to the direct sound. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the delay effect on/off. Effect Type (Type) SINGLE This is a simple delay. TAP The delayed sound is panned across the left and right c[...]

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    188 Insert effect algorithm list 7. ACOUSTIC MDL (Acoustic Guitar Modeling) This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar. It allows you to use an electric guitar to produce sounds similar to those of an acoustic guitar. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● A.MDL (Acoustic Guitar Modeling): This models the sound of an acoustic guitar. E[...]

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    189 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list ● EQ (Equalizer): A 4-band equalizer. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the equalizer effect on/off. Low Gain (Low Gain) -20–+20 dB This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the bass equalizer. Low-Mid Gain (Low-Mid Gain) -20–+20 dB This par[...]

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    190 Insert effect algorithm list 8. BASS MDL (Bass Guitar Modeling) Models the sound of a bass guitar. Obtain the sound of a bass guitar while playing an electric guitar. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● B.MDL (Bass Modeling): Models the sound of a bass guitar. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the bass modeling e[...]

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    191 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list ● NS (Noise Suppressor): This effect reduces the noise and hum. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the noise suppressor effect on/off. Threshold (Threshold) * 0–100 Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume of the noise. If the noise level is high, a[...]

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    192 Insert effect algorithm list 9. ACOUSTIC GUITAR This is a multi-effect designed for acoustic guitar. Even when an electric-acoustic is connected at line level, this provides a warm sound similar to what is obtained through a microphone. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● ACP (Acoustic Processor): With this feature, you can change the so[...]

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    193 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list ● NS (Noise Suppressor): This effect reduces the noise and hum. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the noise suppressor effect on/off. Threshold (Threshold) * 0–100 Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume of the noise. If the noise level is high, a[...]

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    194 Insert effect algorithm list 10. BASS MULTI (Bass Guitar Multi) This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar. Appropriate for creating standard bass sound. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● COMP (Compressor): Compressor the entire output signals when the input volume exceeds a specified value. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON T[...]

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    195 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list High-Mid Gain (High-Mid Gain) -20–+20 dB This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the high-midrange equalizer. High-Mid Freq (High-Mid Freq) 100–10.0 kHz This parameter sets the central frequency for the high-midrange equalizer. High-Mid Q (High-Mid Q) 0.5–16 This [...]

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    196 Insert effect algorithm list 11. COSM BASS AMP (COSM Bass Guitar Amp) This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar. This features an amp sound that uses a preamp and speaker modeling. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● COMP (Compressor): Compressor the entire output signals when the input volume exceeds a specified value. Effect On/O[...]

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    197 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list ● SP (Speaker Modeling): This models the characteristics of various types of speakers. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the speaker modeling effect on/off. Speaker Type (Speaker Type) See the column on this page. Selects the type of speaker that will be modele[...]

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    198 Insert effect algorithm list ● NS (Noise Suppressor): This effect reduces the noise and hum. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the noise suppressor effect on/off. Threshold (Threshold) * 0–100 Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume of the noise. If the noise level is high, a higher setting is appropriat[...]

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    199 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list 12. VOCAL MULTI This is a multi-effect designed for vocals. It provides the basic effects needed for vocals. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● COMP (Compressor): Compressor the entire output signals when the input volume exceeds a specified value. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) O[...]

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    200 Insert effect algorithm list ● NS (Noise Suppressor): This effect reduces the noise and hum. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the noise suppressor effect on/off. Threshold (Threshold) * 0–100 Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume of the noise. If the noise level is high, a higher setting is appropriat[...]

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    201 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list 13. VOICE TRANSFORMER This is a multi-effect designed for vocals. Special effects can also be created using the Voice Transformer. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● VT (Voice Transformer): This controls the formants, allowing a variety of voice characters to be created. Effect O[...]

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    202 Insert effect algorithm list Available types of modulation and their effect Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● [FLG] FLANGER (Flanger): The flanger effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the flanger effect on/off. Rate (Rate) 0–100 Determines the ra[...]

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    203 Insert effect algorithm list Insert effect algorithm list ● [TRM] TRM/PAN (Tremolo/Pan): Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. Pan cyclically moves the stereo position between left and right (when stereo output is used). Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the tremolo/pan effect on/off. Mode (Mode[...]

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    204 Glossary Balanced connection A method of transmitting signals using three electrical conductors. This cancels any noise that may have entered the line during transmission, allowing noise-free transmission of low-level signals over long distances. This method is usual on professional and broadcast equipment. BPM, beats per minute The number of b[...]

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    205 Glossary Glossary Frame This refers to the individual still images that make up a moving picture on a video recorder etc. In the context of SMPTE time code or MTC, a “frame” is a unit of time. The frame rate selection determines whether a frame corresponds to 1/30th or 1/24th of a second. ➔ Frame rate ➔ SMPTE time code ➔ MIDI time cod[...]

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    206 Glossary Monitor The action of auditioning or listening to an audio signal. What a recording engineer does when listening to the sound that is being recorded, or what a performer does when listening to other parts. Multitrack Having multiple tracks, such as 4, 8, 16, or 24 etc. “Multitrack recorder.“ ➔ Track Multitrack recording The proce[...]

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    207 Glossary Glossary S/P DIF S/P DIF stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format. This is a specifications for transmitting and receiving stereo digital audio signals between digital audio devices. The CDX-1 provides coaxial and optical connectors which supports S/P DIF. TOC Short for Table of Contents. This is the region on the CD-R disc tha[...]

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    208 Parameter List • The setting of the Tuner parameter, LCD Contrast parameter, System parameter and MIDI parameter are stored in internal memory. • When you operate saving the setting of Song, the settings of parameters with ★ symbol are stored on a CD-RW disc. ■ Mixer Parameter ( ★ ) Parameter name Display Initial Value Value Input Lev[...]

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    209 Parameter List Parameter List ■ Pad Recording Parameter Parameter name Display Initial Value Value Data Type Data Type STANDARD HIGH, STANDARD, LONG1, LONG2 Sampling Type Type STEREO STEREO, MONO Start With Start with MANUAL MANUAL, LEV.1–LEV.8, PAD, [ ] Pre Triger Pre Trigger OFF OFF, 20ms, 40ms, 80ms, 160ms, 320ms ■ Edit Pad Parameter T[...]

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    210 Parameter List ■ Pad Bank Parameter Parameter name Display Initial Value Value Bank Number Bank 1 1–64 Bank Name Name - 10 characters Foot Switch PAD Foot Switch PAD 1 1–8 ■ Pad Bank Erase Parameter Parameter name Display Initial Value Value Erase Bank Bank 1 1–64 ■ Pad Bank Protect Parameter Parameter name Display Initial Value Val[...]

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    211 Parameter List Parameter List ■ MIDI Parameter Parameter name Display Initial Value Value Rhythm MIDI Channel Rhythm Ch. OFF OFF, 1–16 Pads Rx Channel Pads Rx Ch. 1 OFF, 1–16 Pads Note Number RxNote(Pad1) 48(C3) 0(C-)–120(C9) Pads Tx Channel Pads Tx Ch. OFF OFF, 1–16 MMC Mode MMC Mode OFF OFF, MASTER, SLAVE Sync Out Sync Out OFF OFF, [...]

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    212 MIDI Implementation Model CDX-1 Version 1.01, Apl. 16 2001 1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA ■ Channel Voice Message ● Note On/Off Receive the note number which is designated with “RxNote”, in the MIDI channel number which is designated with “Pads Rx Ch.” in the UTILITY “MIDI.” Status Second Third 9nH mmH llH n = MIDI Channel No.: 00H?[...]

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    213 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation ● REWIND (MCS) Status Data Bytes Status F0H 7FH, Dev, 06H, 05H F7H Byte Description F0H Status of System Exclusive Message 7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header Dev Device ID (10H or 7FH) 06H MMC Command Message 05H REWIND (MCS) F7H EOX (End of System Exclusive Message) If the device ID[...]

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    214 MIDI Implementation ■ System Exclusive Message Status Data Bytes Status F0H iiH, ddH, ..., eeH F7H Byte Description F0H Status of System Exclusive Message iiH Manufacturer ID 41H RolandsManufacturerID' 7EH Universal Non Realtime Message 7FH Universal Realtime Message ddH Data: 00H–7FH (0–127) | | eeH Data F7H EOX (End of System Exclu[...]

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    215 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation 5. Appendices ● Decimal and Hexadecimal table (Hexadecimal number is shown with H.) In MIDI documentation, data values and addresses/sizes of system exclusive messages etc. are expressed as hexadecimal values for each 7 bits. The following table shows how these correspond to decimal numbers. +———?[...]

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    216 MIDI Implementation Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number: Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's :True Number : Quarter Fram[...]

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    217 Mixer Block Diagram Mixer Block Diagram LEVEL PA N CHO/DL Y SEND REC R REC L MIX R MIX L CHO/DL Y SEND L INSERT FX INPUT MIXER (IN 1 - IN 2) TRA CK MIXER (TR 1 - TR 8) CHO/DL Y SEND INPUT 2 GUIT AR LINE R DIGIT AL R Opt. / Coax. MASTER OUT INPUT 1 LINE L DIGIT AL L Opt. / Coax. REC L REC R REV SEND CHO/DL Y SEND R REV SEND OUT LEVEL RHYTHM GUID[...]

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    218 Specifications CDX-1: MULTITRACK CD RECORDER / AUDIO SAMPLE WORKSTATION ● Audio Data Format CDX-1 Original Format (R-DAC) ● Maximum Polyphony Monaural x 8 (Stereo x 4) (Total) ● Audio Tracks Number of Tracks: 8 Maximum Simultaneously Playback Tracks: 8 Maximum Simultaneously Recording Tracks: 2 Data Type: STANDARD LONG 1 LONG 2 Recording [...]

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    219 Specifications Specifications ● CD-RW Drive x12 (Write), x10 (Rewrite), x32 (Read), ● Power Supply DC 12 V: Supplied AC Adaptor (PSB-2U) ● Current Draw 2.8 A ● Dimensions 456.0 (W) x 330.0 (D) x 94.0 (H) mm 18 (W) x 13 (D) x 3-3/4 (H) inches ● Weight 5.0 kg/11 lbs (excluding AC adaptor) ● Accessories AC Adaptor: PSB-2U Owner’s Man[...]

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    220 Index A AC ADAPTOR Jack ...................................................... 30 ACOUSTIC GUITAR .................................................. 192 ACOUSTIC MDL ........................................................ 188 Adjust Timing .............................................................. 104 Adjust Timing icon ...................[...]

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    221 Index F faded-in ........................................................................... 71 faded-out ........................................................................ 71 FF button ........................................................................ 27 Finalize .................................................................. 13[...]

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    222 Power off ............................................................................... 34 on ............................................................................... 33 POWER Switch .............................................................. 26 Pre Trigger ...................................................................... 62 Pr[...]

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    223 Index Memo...[...]

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    224 Memo...[...]

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    225 Index Memo...[...]

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    Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of May 15, 2001 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Florida 656 2nd Floor Office Number 206A Buenos Aires ARGENTINA, CP1005 TEL: (54-11) 4- 393-6057 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, [...]

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    2 To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes l[...]

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    Newly Added Functions Ver.1.5 As the result of recent upgrades, the descriptions in the Owner's Manual may not accurately represent the performance of some of the features of the CDX-1. To make sure you are fully aware of the newly added functionality, please read this booklet in conjunction with the Owner's Manual while you use the CDX-1[...]

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    2 Compressing/expanding a sample according to the tempo at which playback was stopped While playback is stopped, you can adjust the length of the sample according to the tempo of the location at which playback was stopped. This function makes it easy to adjust the sample length to match the tempo of a sequence track. This provides an easy way by wh[...]

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    3 Modifying the pitch of a sample to create a new sample—Pitch Change You can modify the pitch of a sample to create a new sample. 1. Press PAD RECORDING [TEMPO MATCH] twice. Alternatively, press [TEMPO MATCH] and then press CURSOR [ ]. fig.31-03 The Pad Edit menu are displayed as icons. fig.33-07 2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the Pitch Chang[...]

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    4 Making fine adjustments to the location at which a sample starts/ends When you arrange samples in a sequence track to create a song, you will sometimes need to make fine adjustments to the sample's start/loop points, or to its length. By using the {Preview function} or {Scrub function}, you can make precise and detailed adjustments while lis[...]

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    5 Making fine adjustments to the location at which a sample starts/ends Using scrub to set a point—Scrub Preview Scrub Preview repeatedly plays an extremely brief region (45 milliseconds) either before or after the point. At the same time, the sample waveform will be displayed in the screen. While monitoring the displayed waveform and the sound, [...]

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    6 Adjusting the crossfade time You can adjust the time over which two pads will be exchanged by the Pad Crossfade function (Owner's Manual; p. 71). 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. fig.1-06 2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the System icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER]. The System Parameter screen appears. fig.5-01 4. Press CURSOR [[...]

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    7 Exchanging the contents of sequence tracks —Exchange Track A sequence track and its corresponding audio track cannot be played back at the same time. For example, sequence track A and audio tracks 1-2 cannot be played back simultaneously. In such cases, you can exchange the contents of the sequencer track with another track, so that the sequenc[...]

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    8 Copying the contents of a sequence track —Copy Track The contents of a sequence track can be copied to another sequence track. 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [EDIT]. [EDIT] lights, and the Sequence Edit menu are displayed as icons. fig.34-10 2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the Copy Track icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER]. fig.34-10 The Copy Track screen ap[...]

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    9 Editing a specified region of a sequence track —Region In/Out In the Sequence Play List screen, you can specify a region, then edit only that region. You can also edit multiple tracks at once. Specifying the editing region 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [SEQ PLAY]. [SEQ PLAY] lights, and the Sequence Play List screen appears. 2. Select the sequence tr[...]

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    10 Editing a specified region of a sequence track Canceling an editing region To cancel an editing region that you've specified, perform the following. 1. Press PAD SEQUENCING [SEQ PLAY]. [SEQ PLAY] lights, and the Sequence Play List screen appears. 2. Press [YES/ENTER]. A mini-menu appears. 3. Press CURSOR [ ] to select the “CLEAR REGION.?[...]

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    11 Editing a specified region of a sequence track Cutting Segments—Cut This operation cuts the phrases of the specified region. Any phrases that followed the region will be moved forward. 1. Specify the region that you want to cut, as described in “Specifying the editing region” (p. 9) of this booklet. 2. Press [YES/ENTER]. A mini-menu appear[...]

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    12 Editing a specified region of a sequence track Pasting to a Another Location—Paste This operation pastes the phrases of the specified region to another location. If there were any phrases in the paste-destination, they will be overwritten by the phrases from the specified region. 1. Specify the region that you want to paste, as described in ?[...]

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    13 Muting (silencing) a specific audio track During playback, you can switch audio tracks between muted (silent) and playing statuses. 1. During playback, press [STATUS] for the audio track that you want to mute (silence). [STATUS] will change from green to blinking, and the sound of that audio track will be muted (silenced). 2. Once again, press t[...]

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    14 Using [STATUS] to select the track whose parameters you want to adjust When you want to adjust an audio track's mixer settings (pan, equalizer), or loop effect settings, you can also press [STATUS] for that audio track to select it directly. Setting the left/right position (pan) of each audio track 1. Hold down TRACK EDIT [PAN] and press AU[...]

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    15 Preventing tempo data from being read from a CD-RW disc When pads or sequences are stored in internal memory, you can specify that the tempo data of a song saved on a CD-RW disc not be loaded when you insert a CD- RW disc on which pads or sequences have been saved. 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. fig.1-06 2. Press CURSOR [ ] [...]

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    16 Using the tempo of a sample to modify the tempo map Here's how you can easily modify the tempo map to match a drum loop sample on which your song is based. 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. fig.1-06 2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the Tempo Map icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER]. The Tempo Map Setting screen appears. fig.5-01 4.[...]

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    17 Using Pads/Sequences while you mix down You can play sequence tracks and pads while mixing down. This can be done in any combination: for example, you can mix down sequence tracks and pads together with audio tracks, or mix down only pads and/or sequences. Even if a CD-RW disc is not inserted, you can mix down just pads/sequences if internal mem[...]

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    18 Editing the Mastering Tool settings You can edit the mastering tool settings while you listen to the mixdown. Select one of the preset patches (P01–P21) that is closest to what you have in mind, and edit the patch settings Mastering Tools The mastering tools are a convenient set of tools that divide the sound into high- frequency, mid-frequenc[...]

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    19 Saving the mastering tool settings You can assign a name (patch name) to the mastering tool settings you've edited, and save your settings. This procedure is a continuation of “Editing the mastering tool settings,” above. Your edited patch can be saved at one of twenty-one patch numbers U01–U21, and recalled at any time, just like a p[...]

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    20 Mastering Tools parameter list The Mastering Tools is compressor that splits sounds into different frequency band to unify their volumes. Parameter (full name) Setting Function ● EQ (Equalizer): A 4-band equalizer. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the equalizer effect on/off. Input Gain (Input Gain) -24–+12 dB This [...]

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    21 Mastering Tools parameter list ● IN (Input): Specify the frequency points at which the original sound will be divided, so that the expander/compressor can be applied independently to the low, mid, and high frequency ranges. Input Gain (Input Gain) -24– +12dB This parameter sets the overall volume before entering expander/compressor. Input De[...]

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    22 Mastering Tools parameter list ● COMP (Compressor) *2 : Compressor the entire output signals when the input volume exceeds a specified value. Effect On/Off (Effect On/Off) OFF, ON This parameter turns the compressor effects on/off. Low Threshold (Low Threshold) -24–0 dB This parameter sets the volume at which the compressor for the low frequ[...]

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    23 Remembering the icon that was last selected in a menu screen You can cause the icon that was last selected in the following menu screens to be remembered. This is convenient when you are repeatedly using the same menu item to edit, since you will not have to re-select the desired icon each time. 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon[...]

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    24 Synchronization with a Sequence or Drum Machine You can cause a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine to operate in synchronization with the button operations of the CDX-1. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the CDX-1 and your MIDI sequencer as shown in the diagram. fig.5-02e 2. Press [UTILITY]. The Menu are displayed as icon. 3. Press [YES/ENTER]. The M[...]