Roland HPD-15 manuel d'utilisation

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IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is [...]

3 010 • This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you shoul[...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “ USING THE UNIT SAFELY ” on page 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 begi[...]

5 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 4 Features ................................................................................................... 8 How To Use This Manual ........................................................................9 About the Symbols in This Manual [...]

6 Contents Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Pads ......................................................................................... 54 Specifying the Roll Speed ............................................................................................................ 55 Setting for MIDI Transmission ........................................[...]

7 Contents Chapter 6 Connecting MIDI Devices ...................................................76 Using the HPD-15 to Play External Instruments ................................................................................. 76 Setting for MIDI Transmission ..........................................................................................[...]

8 Features • The HPD-15 is a compact and lightweight digital hand percussion unit with built-in sound generator, that you can play with your naked hands. • A pressure-sensitive pad divided into fifteen sections allows you to play full-fledged hand percussion without any other equipment. • 600 versatile sounds including percussion instruments [...]

9 How To Use This Manual This owner ’ s manual is organized as follows. Quick Start (Chapter 1) This section is intended for those using the HPD-15 for the first time, and explains how to use various functions in a simple way. Please read Quick Start and follow along by actually operating the HPD-15. This will help you understand most of what you[...]

10 Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.0-01.e ROLL/HOLD Button When this button is lit, the sound will repeat like r olls while pressing a pad (p. 16). REAL TIME MODIFY Section T urn these knobs to modify the sound (p. 19). P A TCH SEL Button Striking the pad while holding down this button changes the patch (p. 23). This button is used as the shift [...]

11 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.0-02.e PHONES Jack Connect stereo headphones. Even if headphones are connected, sound will still be output from the OUTPUT jacks. OUTPUT Jacks Connect to external audio devices or amps. If using monaural sound, plug the cable into the L (MONO) jack only. MIX IN STEREO Jack Connect a CD/MD player or use for the e[...]

12 Attaching the HPD-15 to the Stand 1 Attach the stand holder (included with the optional PDS-15) to the HPD-15. Using the screws provided with the PDS-15, attach the holder so the unit is oriented as shown in the diagram. fig.0-03.e 2 Attach the HPD-15 to the pad stand (PDS-15). For details on assembling the pad stand and attaching the HPD-15, re[...]

13 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter explains basic operation of the HPD-15. For details on modifying sounds and settings, refer to “ Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch ” (p. 35). Turning On/Off the Power * Once the connections have been completed (p. 11), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices i[...]

14 Chapter 1 Quick Start Listening to the Demo Song 1 Simultaneously press [SEQUENCER] and [SYSTEM]. fig.1-01 fig.1-02 2 Turn [PATCH/VALUE] or use [PATCH NUMBER ] and [PATCH NUMBER ] to select the demo song that you wish to hear. fig.1-03 3 Press [PLAY/STOP]. fig.1-04 Playback will begin. To stop playback, press [PLAY/STOP] once again. 4 Press [EXI[...]

15 Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 1 Performing Hit the pads The pads of the HPD-15 will produce different volume or tones depending on where or how strongly they are struck, and you can also vary the tone and duration of the sounds by continuing to press the pad after striking it or by pressing another pad. The pads are divided into 15 sections, whi[...]

16 Chapter 1 Quick Start Pass Your Hand over the D Beam By passing your hand over the D Beam located at the top of the panel, you can produce sounds or modify the tone. fig.1-07 Sustaining the Sound (ROLL/HOLD Button) 1 Press [ROLL/HOLD] (located at the upper left of the pads) to make it light. fig.1-08 2 Press the pad. While you press the pad, the[...]

17 Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 1 Playing Various Sounds Let ’ s use the patch (p. 21) of P0101 Conga to hear various sounds from the pads, ribbons, and D Beam. * If the following screen is not shown, turn [PATCH/VALUE] until the following screen appears. fig.1-09 fig.1-10 Controlling Pad Sounds Let ’ s use the patch (p. 21) of P0201 Talking D[...]

18 Chapter 1 Quick Start Playing a Scale You can use the pads to play the sounds of a pitched instrument such a steel drum or marimba. Let ’ s use the patch (p. 21) of P0501 Vibraphone to play a scale. * If the following screen is not shown, turn [PATCH/VALUE] until the following screen appears. fig.1-10b The pads are assigned to the notes of the[...]

19 Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 1 Using Knobs to Modify the Tone (Realtime Modify) The sounds of the HPD-15 have various parameters that determine the loudness, pitch, and duration, and how the notes are sounded. By modifying the values of each parameters, you can vary the tone. Normally, you will adjust the parameter values to your liking before [...]

20 Chapter 1 Quick Start Adding Effects Such as Reverb or Distortion (Multi-Effects) The HPD-15 contains a multi-effect unit that can apply various effects to the sound. Turning Multi-Effects On/Off 1 Press [MULTI-EFFECTS]. fig.1-13 When the effect is on, [MULTI-EFFECTS] will light. The sound will change according to the selected type of effect. Fo[...]

21 Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 1 Changing Sounds to Play (Patch Select) A patch contains settings for the pads, controllers, and effects. The HPD-15 contains 80 User patches that you can rewrite if desired, and 160 Preset patches that cannot be rewritten. User patches and preset patches are organized into 10 patch groups . Names are assigned to p[...]

22 Chapter 1 Quick Start Changing Patches with the Dial 1 Turn [PATCH/VALUE]. The patch will change as shown in the diagram. fig.1-16 Changing Patches with the Panel Switches fig.1-17 1 Press [USER] or [PRESET] to select either user patches or preset patches. The selected button will light. 2 Use [GROUP -] and [GROUP +] to select the patch group. T[...]

23 Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 1 Changing Patches with the Pads (Pad Patch Select) fig.1-18 1 Hold down [PATCH SEL], and strike a pad B1 – C5 to select a patch group. 2 Hold down [PATCH SEL], and strike pad A2 or A4 to select the patch number. Striking pad A4 will increase the patch number, and striking A2 will decrease it. * Pads B1–C5 corre[...]

24 Chapter 1 Quick Start Changing the Settings of a Patch (EZ Edit) The process of modifying a patch is called “ editing. ” The HPD-15 provides Easy (EZ) Edit mode for making basic settings, and Edit mode for making settings in more detail. This section explains EZ Edit mode. fig.1-20 1 Press [EDIT]. [EDIT] will blink, and you will enter EZ Edi[...]

25 Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 1 fig.1-20a.e fig.1-21.e * About PEDAL, TRIG 1, and TRIG 2, see p. 72–p. 73. U0101A* PAD SET Pitch +200cent V alue P arameter Edit T arget (P ad Set, Ribbon, D Beam, etc.) P atch Number appears if the V alue is edited "A", "B", or "C" appears when "P ad Set" is selected 0 ?[...]

26 Chapter 1 Quick Start Playing Back a Preset Pattern fig.1-22 1 Press [SEQUENCER]. [SEQUENCER] will light, and you will enter Sequencer mode. fig.1-22a.e 2 Turn [PATCH/VALUE] to select the pattern. 3 Press [PLAY/STOP]. The selected pattern will play back. 4 To stop playback, press [PLAY/STOP] once again. The pattern will stop playing. 5 Press [SE[...]

27 Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 1 Changing the Tempo fig.1-23 1 Press [TEMPO]. [TEMPO] will light, current tempo is displayed in the screen. fig.1-23a 2 Turn [PATCH/VALUE] to change the tempo. 3 When you have finished making changes, press [TEMPO] once again. [TEMPO] will go dark, and you will return to the previous screen. 1, 3 2 Tempo =100 The t[...]

28 Chapter 1 Quick Start System Settings Settings that are shared by all patches are called “ system settings . ” Settings such as the display contrast and the D Beam sensitivity are system settings. Adjusting the Display for Best Visibility (LCD Contrast) fig.1-24 1 Press [SYSTEM]. [SYSTEM] will light, and the following screen will appear. fig[...]

29 Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 1 Adjusting the D Beam Sensitivity The sensitivity of the D Beam will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity as appropriate for the brightness of your location. fig.1-26 1 Press [SYSTEM]. [SYSTEM] will light. 2 Press [PARAMET[...]

30 Chapter 1 Quick Start If the Sound or Operation Is not as You Expect If, as you modify the settings, the sound or operation is no longer as you expect and you are unable to restore the correct settings, you can execute the Factory Reset operation to reset all settings to their factory condition. fig.1-29 1 Press [SYSTEM]. [SYSTEM] will light. 2 [...]

31 Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 1 Rapidly Selecting Parameters or Values Key Repeat Function This can also be used when selecting either parameters or values, and when selecting patch groups or patch numbers. 1 Press and hold either [ PARAMETER], [PARAMETER ], [PATCH NUMBER ], [PATCH NUMBER ], [GROUP -], or [GROUP +]. The parameter, value, patch n[...]

32 Chapter 1 Quick Start Skip Function You can rapidly select parameters or values. Skipping Parameters Parameters are grouped into several categories according to the content that is being edited. By using the skip function you can jump to the first parameter of the category. 1 Hold down [PARAMETER ], and press and release [ PARAMETER]. fig.1-34.e[...]

33 Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 1 Skipping Values When selecting an instrument or setting the pitch, you can make the value jump. Instruments (sounds) are grouped into several categories. By using the skip function you can jump to the first sound in each group. The pitch value can be changed in steps of 100 cent (one semitone). 1 While pressing [P[...]

34 Chapter 1 Quick Start Try to Play the Conga Let ’ s try to play the conga using the HPD-15. Use the patch P0101 Conga . • Open ( O ) Strike the pad A5 or A4, and remove the hand immediately. • Closed 1 ( C1 ) Strike the pad A5 and do not remove the hand. • Closed 2 ( C2 ) While pressing the pad A1 by the left hand, strike the pad A5. •[...]

35 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch This chapter explains Edit mode , where you can make detailed settings. Basic procedure in Edit Mode 1. Press [EDIT] to make it blink; you will enter EZ Edit mode. fig.2-01 2. Once again press [EDIT] to make it light; you will enter Edit mode. * The parameter category will be displayed in the upper right of [...]

36 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Adjusting Sounds Select the sound that you wish to play by using the pads, D Beam, or ribbons. You can also adjust the pitch or duration of the sound. * Some parameters have relation to the parameters in EZ Edit mode. If there are problems (e.g., no sound), check the parameters in EZ Edit mode. Parameter Category: PAD[...]

37 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 VeloCurve: Linear, Exp1 – 2, Log1 – 2, Spline, Loud1 – 2, Fix1 – 16 Selects how striking force will affect the volume. Linear : This is the normal setting and most natural correspondence between velocity and volume change. Exp1, Exp2 : Compared to Linear, a wider volume change will occur for stronger[...]

38 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Adding Cyclic Change to the Tone You can use the LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) to cyclically change the pitch, volume, etc. * The LFO will apply to all pads / D Beam / ribbons. Parameter Category: PAD LFO fig.2-10 Waveform: OFF, Triangl, Sine, SawRise, SawFall, Square, Trape, Smp&Hld, Random, Chaos Selects the wa[...]

39 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 Effect Settings You can add reverberation to the sound to create the sensation of playing in a hall or on stage, apply distortion to the sound, or add depth, spaciousness, and modulation. * The effect will apply to all pads / D Beam / ribbons. Adjusting the Reverb Settings Reverb adds reverberation to the so[...]

40 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Adjusting the Multi-Effect Settings Multi-effect (M-FX) allows you to select different algorithms to obtain a variety of effects. Parameter Category: MULTI-FX fig.2-14 Type: Refer to MULTI-FX Type (p. 95) Selects the preset setting of multi-effects. If you wish to make even more detailed settings, adjust the algorithm[...]

41 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 Stereo Equalizer (Stereo EQ) This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). Low Freq: 100Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz Selects the frequency of the low range. Low EQ: -15 – +15dB Adjusts the level of the low frequency. Mid1Freq: 100Hz – 12.5kHz Ctrl3 Adjusts the frequency of mid range 1. Mid 1 Q: 0.5, 1.0[...]

42 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Enhancer The Enhancer controls the overtone structure of the high frequencies, adding sparkle and tightness to the sound. Sens: 0 – 127 LFO, Ctrl1 Adjusts the sensitivity of the enhancer. Mix: 0 – 127 RTM, Ctrl2 Adjusts the ratio with which the overtones generated by the enhancer are combined with the direct sound[...]

43 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 Sustainer The Sustainer restrains loud levels and boosts low levels, making the sound more consistent and sustaining the sound. Attack: 0 – 127 LFO, Ctrl1 Adjusts the attack time of an input sound. Sustain: 0 – 127 Ctrl2 Adjusts the degree of boost. Pan: L63 – Center – R63 Ctrl3 Adjusts the stereo lo[...]

44 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Lo-Fi This effect intentionally degrades the audio quality to simulate a Lo-Fi sound. Bit Down: 0 – 7 Ctrl3 Lowers the audio quality. The audio quality will worsen as this setting is increased. S-Rate Down: 32, 16, 8, 4 Ctrl2 Coarsens the output signal. The sound will become coarser as this setting is lowered. Low E[...]

45 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 Tetra Chorus (TetraChorus) Tetra chorus uses a four-phase chorus (four layers of chorused sound) to give richness and spatial spread to the sound. PreDelay: 0.0 – 100ms Adjusts the time delay from when the direct sound begins until the chorus sound is heard. Rate: 0.05 – 10.0Hz LFO, Ctrl1 Adjusts the rat[...]

46 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Space D Space D is a multiple chorus that applies two-phase modulation in stereo. This is a chorus with a transparent character and minimal sense of modulation. PreDelay: 0.0 – 100ms Adjusts the time delay from when the direct sound begins until the processed sound is heard. Rate: 0.05 – 10.0Hz LFO, Ctrl1 Adjusts [...]

47 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 Step Flanger (StepFlanger) The Step Flanger effect is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. The speed at which the pitch changes can also be specified in terms of a note-value of a specified tempo. PreDelay: 0.0 – 100ms Adjusts the time delay from when the direct sound begins until the fla[...]

48 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Feedback Pitch Shifter (FbackPitch) A Pitch Shifter shifts the pitch of the original sound. This pitch shifter allows the pitch shifted sound to be fed back into the effect. Coarse: -24 – +12semi LFO, Ctrl1 Adjusts the pitch of the pitch shifted sound in semitone steps (-2 – +1 octaves). Fine: -100 – +100cent Ma[...]

49 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 Modulation Delay (Mod Delay) This effect adds modulation to the delayed sound, producing an effect similar to a flanger. Delay Left: 0.0 – 500ms DelayRight: 0.0 – 500ms Adjusts the time from the original sound until when the right delay sound is heard. Feedback: -98 – +98% Ctrl2 Adjusts the proportion [...]

50 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch 3-Tap Delay (3TapDlySht/3TapDlyLng) The 3-Tap Delay produces three delay sounds; center, left and right. The delay time can be specified as a note value of the tempo of the sequencer. * There is no difference between Sht and Lng but the length of the delay time. Delay C: 20 – 600ms (Sht), 200 – 1000ms (Lng), note-[...]

51 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 Advanced Reverb (AdvanceRev) The Reverb effect adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic space. Type: ROOM1 – 2, STAGE, PLATE, HALL1 – 2 Selects the type of Reverb effect. Room1 : Simulation of the reverberation in a room Room2 : Brighter reverb than Room1 Stage : Simulation of on-stage rev[...]

52 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Controlling the Tone By pressing on a pad or moving your hand over the D Beam or a ribbon, you can control the tone of other pads or controllers. Parameter Category: PAD CTRL fig.2-21 Control Parameters Block Diagram fig.2-22.e Mute Rx: OFF, ON Specifies how mute signals (to cut the note) will be received. If you sele[...]

53 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 Cutoff : Modifies the cutoff frequency of the filter. The character of the high-frequency range will change. Resonance : Modifies the resonance of the filter. The range near the filter cutoff frequency will be emphasized. Color 1 – 2 : Simultaneously changes the filter cutoff frequency and resonance. The t[...]

54 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Using a Pad to Start a Pattern You can play a sequencer pattern by striking a pad (B1 – B5, C1 – C5). Pads A1 – A5, the D Beam, and the ribbon controllers can not play patterns. Parameter Category: PAD PTN fig.2-23 PTN Number: Selects a pattern. If a pattern is not selected, this will be displayed as “ OFF. ?[...]

55 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 Specifying the Roll Speed You can specify the speed at which notes will be repeated when you press [ROLL/HOLD]. fig.2-27 Roll Speed: 1.0 – 50, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, 1/32, 1/48 1 – 50 : The selected number of notes will be repeated each second. 1/2 – 1/48 : The notes will be played [...]

56 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Saving Your Settings (Write) The settings you modify will be lost if you switch patches or turn off the power. If you wish to keep your changes, you must execute the write operation. 1. Press [WRITE]. fig.2-30.e 2. Turn [PATCH/VALUE] to select the write-destination patch. * If you wish to overwrite the data onto the c[...]

57 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Chapter 2 Copying a Pad Set (Pad Set Copy) You can copy the settings of a pad set to another pad set. You can also copy to a different pad set of the same patch. fig.2-34.e 1. In step 3 of “ Basic Procedure for Copy ” (p. 56), select PadSetCpy . 2. After selecting the patch in step 5, strike a pad to select a pad [...]

58 Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch Copying a Value to All Pads 1. Hold down [PATCH SEL], and press [WRITE] in Edit mode. The displayed value of the parameter is copied to every pad and controller. fig.2-36a * Following parameters can be copied only among either pads or controllers. PAD INST TrigMode PAD CTRL Rx Self Mute Tx Pitch Tx Ctrl Tx PAD PTN Num[...]

59 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Recording Your Performance ( Sequencer) You can record your performance in the sequencer . On the HPD-15, your performance will be recorde exactly as you play it ( Realtime Recording ). The HPD-15 ’ s sequencer consists of four parts (Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Melody 1, Melody 2). The collective performance of these four [...]

60 Chapter 3 Recording Your Performance (Sequencer) Settings for the Pattern fig.3-08.e 1 – 999 0 – 127 SETUP PA R T Time Sig. Inst Specifying the Time Signature Specifying the Length (Number of Measures) of the P attern Specifying the Time to Return the Pattern to the Beginning Ignoring a pause at the beginning of the pattern Specifying the T [...]

61 Chapter 3 Recording Your Performance (Sequencer) Chapter 3 Settings for the Click, and others fig.3-09.e Checking the Remaining Amount of Memory Changing the P attern Name CLICK MEMOR Y P A TTERN NAME A vailable Specifying the Interval Selecting a Sound Intr vl Inst 1/2, 1/4, 3/8, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 3-2 Son, 2-3 Son, 3-2 Rumba, 2-3 Rumba, 6/8 Clav[...]

62 Chapter 3 Recording Your Performance (Sequencer) Settings for the Recording (Set in the Recording Stand-by mode) fig.3-10.e You can start recording by pressing [PLAY/STOP] at every screen above. Rehearsal Function The rehearsal function is a feature that temporarily suspends recording during recording. This allows you to practice the phrase whil[...]

63 Chapter 3 Recording Your Performance (Sequencer) Chapter 3 Basic Settings for Playing Back 1. Press [SEQUENCER] to make it light; you will enter the Sequencer mode. fig.3-11.e 2. Turn [PATCH/VALUE] to select the pattern that you wish to play back. fig.3-12 3. Press [PLAY/STOP] to start playing back. While the playing back, [PLAY/STOP] will light[...]

64 Chapter 3 Recording Your Performance (Sequencer) Editing a Pattern You can edit either copy/delete the patterns or erase the part. Basic Settings for Editing 1. Press [WRITE] in Sequencer mode. fig.3-14.e 2. Press [ PARAMETER] or [PARAMETER ] to select the editing function or parameter. 3. Turn [PATCH/VALUE] to set the value. 4. Press [WRITE] to[...]

65 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Changing Patches in the Desired Sequence This allow you to step through the patches of your choice and in the order you want. The HPD-15 lets you create and store 10 different groups of up to 32 steps each. fig.4-01.e Creating a Patch Chain (Chain Edit) 1. Press [CHAIN]. [CHAIN] will light, and you will enter Chain Play mode.[...]

66 Chapter 4 Changing Patches in the Desired Sequence Inserting a Chain Step This operation inserts a patch into the specified location of a chain. fig.4-11 A maximum of 32 steps can be set in a chain. If the chain already contains 32 steps, the patch at step 32 will be deleted. 1. Press [PATCH NUMBER ] or [PATCH NUMBER ] to select the step in whic[...]

67 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Settings for the Entire HPD-15 Settings that affect the entire HPD-15 are called system settings . This chapter explains how to modify the system settings ( System Edit ). Settings for basic operation 1. Press [SYSTEM] to make it light; you will enter System Edit mode. * The upper line of the screen will show the parameter ca[...]

68 Chapter 5 Settings for the Entire HPD-15 Settings for the Basic Operation fig.5-04.e UTILITY LCD Contrast Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Specifying How a P ad Will be Selected for Editing Synchr onizing Rolls Between Pads Roll Sync OFF , ON ON: Rolls of other pads will synchronize to the roll of the first-pr essed pad. Locking P atch Sele[...]

69 Chapter 5 Settings for the Entire HPD-15 Chapter 5 Settings for the Controllers fig.5-05.e Turning On/Off the D Beam fig.5-05a Pressing D Beam [SOUND] turns on/off the producing sound by using the D Beam. When D Beam [SOUND] is not lit, passing your hand over the D Beam will not produce sound. Pressing D Beam [CONTROL] turns on/off the controlli[...]

70 Chapter 5 Settings for the Entire HPD-15 Setting the Pad Sensitivity If you wish to make more detailed settings, set the following parameters. fig.5-06.e To set Sens, Threshold, Mask Time, and Pressure Sens, strike the pad that you wish to set. The selected pad number will appear in the display. 1 – 16 P AD Sens Adjusting the Sensitivity Setti[...]

71 Chapter 5 Settings for the Entire HPD-15 Chapter 5 Using the Foot Switches to Control the Tone / Sequencer You can connect two foot switches (BOSS FS-5U, optional) to the FOOT SWITCH jack with the special cable (PCS-31, optional). See p. 11. Settings for the Foot Switches fig.5-07.e The white plug of the PCS-31 is the SW 1, and the red one is th[...]

72 Chapter 5 Settings for the Entire HPD-15 Using the Pedal to Control the Hi-Hat / Tone You can use a expression pedal / hi-hat control pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL/HH CTRL jack to control the tone or play the hi-hat with continuous control from open to closed positions. Settings for the Pedal fig.5-08.e Use only the specified expression pedal[...]

73 Chapter 5 Settings for the Entire HPD-15 Chapter 5 Using the External Pads/Kick Trigger Unit to Trigger a Sound You can connect two external pads (PD-7, PD-9, PD-80, PD-80R, PD-100, or PD-120; optional) or kick trigger units (KD-7, KD-80, or KD-120; optional) to the TRIGGER INPUT jack with the special cable (PCS-31, optional). See p. 11. Setting[...]

74 Chapter 5 Settings for the Entire HPD-15 More Detailed Settings for the External Pads / Kick Trigger Unit When you are using pads made by other manufacturers, try adjusting the following parameters. fig.5-10.e 1 – 16 TRIGGER INPUT T rig Sens Adjusting the Sensitivity Setting Minimum Le vels Setting Rim Sensitivity Cancelling Incorrect T rigger[...]

75 Chapter 5 Settings for the Entire HPD-15 Chapter 5 Setting the Sound of the External Pads / Kick Trigger Unit The settings of the sound of the external pads or the kick trigger unit on each patch are same as the pads/D Beam/ ribbons. Refer to “ Chapter 2 Modifying a Patch ” (p. 35). Some parameters are not possible to be set the external pad[...]

76 Chapter 6 Connecting MIDI Devices There are many possibilities when using MIDI, such as: Use the HPD-15 to play external instruments Use the HPD-15 as a sound module Use an external sequencer to record/play back the performance on the HPD-15. Use an external sequencer to save/load patch data, pattern data, etc. (Bulk dump) For more on MIDI, refe[...]

77 Chapter 6 Connecting MIDI Devices Chapter 6 Setting the Note Number When Connecting to the Drum Sound Module Select the patch of P0606 Studio , specify the Note No. as below. fig.6-03b.e fig.6-03c Do not change the note numbers in the patch that is used for the recording to the external sequencer. The pattern cannot be played back correctly if t[...]

78 Chapter 6 Connecting MIDI Devices Using the HPD-15 As a Sound Module Make settings for playing the HPD-15 as a sound module from a MIDI keyboard or other device. Use a MIDI cable to connect the HPD-15 ’ s MIDI IN connector to the MIDI OUT connector of an external keyboard, sequencer, etc. fig.6-04.e Setting the MIDI Channel for a Part For each[...]

79 Chapter 6 Connecting MIDI Devices Chapter 6 Using with the Roland SPD- 20 (SOFT THRU) This section explains how you can use the Roland SPD-20 (a MIDI controller) together with the HPD-15 to play internal sounds and an external sound module. Performance data of the HPD-15 and performance data of the SPD-20 will both be sent to the external sound [...]

80 Chapter 6 Connecting MIDI Devices Cutting the Connection Between the Sound Generator and the Pad Controller (Local Control) This setting is required when you wish to record your pad performance on an external MIDI sequencer. The performance data from the pad, rather than being sent directly to the sound module section (Local Control Off), is fir[...]

81 Chapter 6 Connecting MIDI Devices Chapter 6 Refer to the owner ’ s manual of the receiving device. 5. Press [WRITE] to begin data transmitting. * If you wish to stop transmission, press [EXIT]. BlkDmp: ALL, SYS, SEQ ALL, PATCH ALL, GROUP01 – 10, U0101 – 1008, TEMPORARY, U0101 – 1008-U0101 – 1008 ALL : Transmit all settings. * The setti[...]

82 Chapter 6 Connecting MIDI Devices Setting the Device ID The setting described here is necessary only when you wish to transmit separate data to two or more HPD-15 units at the same time. Do not change this setting in any other case. At the factory settings, the Device ID is set to “ 17. ” 1. Press [SYSTEM] and make it light. 2. Press [ PARAM[...]

83 Appendices Troubleshooting This chapter outlines points to check if you experience problems, and what to do about them. Problems With the Overall Sound Intended Sound Not Produced Are the pad sensitivity settings correct? Make sure that the following parameters are set to correct value. System Settings: PAD Sens (p. 70), DBEAM Sens (p. 69) Patch[...]

84 Troubleshooting Multi-Effects / Reverb / LFO Does not Applied Is not the [MULTI-EFFECTS] button light? (p. 20) Press [MULTI-EFFECTS] to make it light. Is “ OFF ” selected for the REVERB Type (p. 25) or MULTI-FX/LFO (p. 25, p. 36) ? Select a setting other than “ OFF. ” Is the Reverb Send in the PAD SET or PAD (p. 25, p. 36) lowered? Raise[...]

85 Appendices Restoring the Factory Settings You can restore patch and pad settings as well as pattern data stored in the HPD-15 to the settings in effect when the unit was shipped from the factory. All data and settings in the restored part are lost. Follow the procedures described in “ Bulk Dump ” (p. 80) to save any data and settings you nee[...]

86 Messages and Error Messages This section lists the messages (error messages) that the HPD-15 produces and explains the meaning of each message, giving you to appropriate action to take. Error Messages fig.7-04 A problem has occured with the internal system. Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. fig.7-05 Data in the HPD-15 ’ s [...]

87 Messages and Error Messages Appendices fig.7-14 A large amount of MIDI messages were received in a short time, and could not be processed completely. Confirm that the external MIDI device is properly connected (p. 78). If the problem persists, reduce the amount of MIDI messages sent to the HPD-15. fig.7-15 A MIDI cable was disconnected. (Or comm[...]

88 About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) is a standard specification that allows musical data to be exchanged between electronic musical instruments and computers. MIDI With a MIDI cable connecting MIDI devices that are equipped with MIDI connectors, you can play multiple instruments with a single keyboard, have multiple MIDI inst[...]

89 About MIDI Appendices How the Internal Sequencer Operates A sequencer is an electronic instrument used for recording and playback of performances. The HPD-15 features such a sequencer function. The HPD-15 comes with built-in performance patterns (Preset patterns) which can be used for drum practice and other purposes. You can also create your ow[...]

90 Preset Patch List #: Patch Change via MIDI (Bank No.) - (Program No.) L ATIN # P0101 Conga 2-1 P0102 Bongo 2-2 P0103 Timbales 2-3 P0104 LatinToys 2-4 P0105 CONGAbongo 2-5 P0106 TimbaleMix 2-6 P0107 Conga II 2-7 P0108 Bongo II 2-8 P0109 TimbalesII 2-9 P0110 BONGO-BRS- 2-10 P0111 TimbalSong 2-11 P0112 Steel Drum 2-12 P0113 Pandeiro 2-13 P0114 Surd[...]

91 Appendices Preset Pattern List PlayType: Loop P01 Cha-Cha P02 ChaChaLite P03 MamboBreak P04 ComparSlow P05 ComparFast P06 SonMontuno P07 Merengue P08 Latin 6/8 P09 Mozambique P10 Salsa P11 Salsa-Med P12 Guaguanco P13 6/8 Groove P14 Descarga1 P15 Descarga2 P16 Baion P17 BahiaGroov P18 Samba-Med P19 SambaSao P20 Slow Samba P21 Samba-Roda P22 Samba[...]

92 Instrument List *M: Mute switching sound *P: Responds to positional sensing when assigned to pad A1 or A5. *D: The ribbons/D Beam will produce different tones depending on the direction of the movement of your hand when TirgMode is set to “ Move ” or “ MovGate. ” The pads can switch the sound when TrigMode is set to “ Gate ” or “ T[...]

93 Instrument List Appendices A46 JawsHarp Wow A47 JawsHrp OpWo *M, *D A48 Bonang *T A49 Gender *T A50 Saron *T A51 Angklung A52 Gamelan 1 *T A53 Gamelan 2 *T O RCH O01 Sleigh Bell O02 Tree Chimes O03 Triangle *M O04 Triangle Mut O05 Castanets O06 Wood Block O07 WdBlock HiLo *M, *D O08 Slapstick O09 Concert BsDr *M O10 Conc BsDrMut O11 Timpani *T O[...]

94 Instrument List Pad Set Instrument List No. Name 1 Conga 2 Conga II 3 Bongo 4 Timbales 5 Paila Lo 6 Paila Hi 7 Giro&Cowbel 8 Latin Perc 1 9 Latin Perc 2 10 Latin Perc 3 11 Agogo 12 Cuica 13 Surdo 14 Pandeiro 15 Tamborim 16 Caixa 17 Berimbau 18 Space Conga 19 808 Latin A 20 808 Latin B 21 808 Latin C 22 Djembe S 23 Djembe L 24 TalkingDrum 25 [...]

95 Appendices Effect Type List * REVERB/DELAY Type and MULTI-FX Type are common to EZ Edit mode and Edit mode. REVERB/DELAY Type OFF No reverb WarmRoom Room reverb featuring a milder ambiance DarkRoom Room reverb that imparts a darker mood BrightRoom Room reverb featuring a rougher, gritty feeling Club Room reverb that lends a relaxed ambiance to t[...]

96 Demo Song List 1. TABLECTRIC Music by Ikuo Kakehashi Copyright © 2000 Roland Corporation 2. Forest Trip Music by Ikuo Kakehashi Copyright © 2000 Roland Corporation 3. NewSalsa2000 Music by Efrain Toro Copyright © 2000 Roland Corporation 4. Escola! Music by Ikuo Kakehashi Copyright © 2000 Roland Corporation 5. Asian Delight Music by Efrain To[...]

97 Appendices MIDI Implementation Model HPD-15 Version 1.00 March.23 2000 1. Receive data ■ Channel Voice Messages * The following channel voice messages are received on the channel specified as the [SYSTEM]-(MIDI). ● Note Off Status 2nd byte 3rd byte 8nH kkH vvH 9nH kkH 00H n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) kk = note number: 00H [...]

98 MIDI Implementation ❍ Expression (Controller number 11) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 0BH vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) * Only the pad part and the percussion parts can be received. * This is used as the data of the [LEVEL] knob. * When recording, this is recorded in the sequencer da[...]

99 MIDI Implementation Appendices ❍ Effect 2(Tremolo Depth) (Controller number 92) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 5CH vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) * Only the pad part and the percussion parts can be received. * This is used as the data of the [LFO FLT/AMP] knob. * When recording, this i[...]

100 MIDI Implementation ● OMNI OFF (Controller number 124) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 7CH 00H n = MIDI channel number:0 H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) * The same processing will be carried out as when All Notes Off is received. ● OMNI ON (Controller number 125) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 7DH 00H n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) * The [...]

101 MIDI Implementation Appendices ❍ Data set 1 DT1 (12H) This is the message that actually performs data transmission, and is used when you wish to transmit the data. Status Data byte Status F0H 41H, dev, 00H, 2EH, 12H, aaH, bbH, F7H ccH, ddH, eeH,... ffH, sum Byte Explanation F0H Exclusive status 41H ID number (Roland) dev Device ID (dev: 00H -[...]

102 MIDI Implementation * This is transmitted only on the channel which is assigned to the pad part and the percussion parts. ❍ Modulation (Controller number 1) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 01H vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) * When the [LFO PITCH] knob is turned, the corresponding value[...]

103 MIDI Implementation Appendices * When the [SWEEP] knob is turned, the corresponding value will be transmitted. * This is transmitted only on the channel which is assigned to the pad part and the percussion parts. * Transmitted when the HPD-15 is in play for pattern in which this message is recorded. ❍ Sound Controller 5 (Controller number 74)[...]

104 MIDI Implementation FBH ● Stop Status FCH ● Active Sensing Status FEH * This will be transmitted constantly at intervals of approximately 250ms. ■ System Exclusive Messages * Regarding the system exclusive message refer to p. 100. Identity reply and Data Set 1 (DT1) are the only System Exclusive messages transmitted by HPD-15. When an app[...]

105 MIDI Implementation Appendices 1-1-3 MIDI +—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————+ |Offset | | | | address | Size | Description Data (Value) | |—————————————+—?[...]

106 MIDI Implementation |—————————————+———————————+———————————————————————————————————————| | 0E | 0aaa aaaa | ReverbSend 0 - 127 | |—————————————+———————————+—————?[...]

107 MIDI Implementation Appendices Space D, Stereo Fln, StepFlanger, Phaser, FbackPitch, StereoDelay, Mod Delay, TimeCtrlDly, 3TapDlySht, 3TapDlyLng, 4TapDlySht, 4TapDlyLng, AdvanceRev, GateReverb 1-2-4 LFO +———————————————————————————————————————————————?[...]

108 MIDI Implementation 4. Bulk Dump Bulk Dump allows you to transmit a large amount of data at once, and is convenient for storing settings for the entire unit on a computer or sequencer. For Bulk Dump Request, you must use the Address and Size listed in the following Bulk Dump Request. ■ Parameter Dump Request Address(H) Size(H) 10 00 00 00 01 [...]

109 MIDI Implementation Appendices ■ Examples of actual MIDI message <Example 1> 95 3E 5F 9n is the Note-on status, and n is the MIDI channel number. Since 2H = 2, 3EH = 62, and 5FH = 95, this is a Note-on message with MIDI CH = 6, note number 62 (note name is D4), and velocity 95. <Example 2> C9 20 CnH is the Program Change status, a[...]

110 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 0, 32 1 4 6 7 10 11 12 16 [...]

111 MIDI Implementation Appendices 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 0, 32 1 4 6 7 1[...]

112 Specifications HPD-15: HandSonic Maximum Polyphony 64 Voices Instruments Pad Instruments: 600 Backing Instruments: 54 User Patches 80 Preset Patches 160 Patch Chains 10 chains (32 steps per chain) Effect Type Reverb, Multi-Effects Sequencer User Patterns: 99 (Maximum) Preset Patterns: 99 Tracks: 4 Play Functions: OneShot, Loop, Tap Resolution: [...]

113 Index Numerics 3-Tap Delay (3TapDlySht/3TapDlyLng) ............................. 50 4-Tap Delay (4TapDlySht/4TapDlyLng) ............................. 50 A Advanced Reverb (AdvanceRev) .......................................... 51 Algo ..................................................................................... 39 – 40 Amp Depth .....[...]

114 Index N Note No. .................................................................................... 76 O Overdrive .................................................................................. 43 P Pad ............................................................................................. 15 Pad Chase ..............................[...]

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is [...]

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