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    Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PC-70. The PC-70 is an easy-to-operate, dedicated keyboard controller for GS compatible sound modules. 02343089 ’00-6-C4-11SK Owner’s Manual To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING TH[...]

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    For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipm[...]

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    3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .................................................................................................. 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. .......................................................[...]

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    4 012c • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Infor- mation" page when: • The AC adaptor or the power- supply cord has been damaged; or • Objects have fallen into, or liq[...]

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    5 Table of Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 6 About the PC-70 ................................................................................................... 7 What is the General [...]

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

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    7 ■ About the PC-70 The Roland PC-70 is a MIDI keyboard controller. It does not contain any sound-generating circuitry, since it is designed to provide for the convenient transmission of Program Change and Bank Select messages, as well as a variety of other MIDI messages (such as reverb and chorus information) to an external sound module. It is p[...]

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    8 About the Drum Sets Provided by a GS Sound Module The Drum Channel (ch. 10) provides for the use of several Variation Sets in addition to the basic Drum Set (Standard Set: PC #1). Drum Sets are selected using Program Change messages. The types of Variation Sets that are made available will be different depending on the sound module. Refer to the [...]

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    9 Panel Descriptions fig.Panel.e [20] MIDI OUT Connector [22] AC Adapter Jack [23] POWER Switch [21] SUSTAIN SWITCH Jack [5] DATA ENTRY Slider [3] MIDI / SELECT Button [2] OCTAVE UP / DOWN / STANDARD Buttons [1] PITCH / MODULATION Wheels [6] MIDI CHANNELS (1 to 16) [7] AFTERTOUCH [8] VELOCITY [10] REVERB LEVEL [9] CHORUS LEVEL [11] PANPOT [12] VOLU[...]

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    10 Power How to Connect the AC Adaptor The PC-70 can be powered by an AC adaptor. Be sure to use only the attached AC adaptor. Using any other adaptor may cause malfunction or electric shock. 1. Check that the unit is OFF. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to the AC Adaptor jack, then connect the plug to a power outlet. * To prevent malfunction and/or dama[...]

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    11 ■ Desk Top Music Setup * When connecting your computer with a sound module, use only a cable which is designed for the model of computer you are using and its particular kind of connector. * If the sound module has a COMPUTER switch, make sure it is set to the appropriate position. The correct position will vary depending on the type of comput[...]

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    12 Powering Up * Once the connections have been completed (p. 10), 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. Power to the various devices should be turned on in the appropriate order. First, turn on the units from [...]

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    13 Selecting Sounds on a GS Sound Module (Sending Program Change/Bank Select Messages) Program Change/Bank Select messages are used for changing Tones for an ordinary instrument Part, and for changing Drum Sets for the Drum Part (GS: ch. 10). Changing Sounds in a GS Sound Module To change Tones in a GS module, you need to send the Bank Select messa[...]

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    14 Changing Drum Sets in a GS Sound Module The Drum Part (ch. 10) of a GS module does not respond to Bank Select messages. However, if you try to send only a Program Change message from the PC-70, a Bank Select message will end up being transmitted along with it anyway because the data for the last sound specified will have been retained in memory.[...]

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    15 Features Useful When Playing Applying Pitch Changes to Notes (Pitch Bend) Move the BENDER wheel [1] (up or down) to transmit Pitch Bend messages, and apply subtle pitch changes to notes. * The Pitch Bend range varies depending on how it is set on the sound module. Modifying the Sound of Notes: Modulation (CC 01) Moving the MODULATION wheel [1] ([...]

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    16 Changing Octaves Using the OCTAVE [2] buttons (UP, DOWN), the soundable range of the keyboard can be shifted up or down by one octave, making it possible to access all of the notes from C0 to C8 . Ex.) Shift the Sound Range Up One Octave: OCTAVE UP Press UP in the OCTAVE [2] once; the keyboard will now offer notes within a range an octave higher[...]

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    17 Controlling a Sound Module with the DATA ENTRY Slider The following functions can be assigned to the DATA ENTRY slider : Function nameDescription Channel Aftertouch Alters notes currently being played VelocityChanges dynamics Reverb Send Level (CC 91)Sets the depth of Reverb Chorus Send Level (CC 93)Sets the depth of Chorus Volume (CC 07)Sets th[...]

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    18 Changing the Velocity Sensitivity: Velocity Whenever a key is pressed on the instrument, the value for velocity will be transmitted along with the note information. The following setting allows you to choose the sensitivity of the response to velocity (range of possible change). fig.VeloCurv.e fig.velocity.e [Procedure] 1. Set the MIDI channel t[...]

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    19 Changing the Chorus Depth: Chorus Send Level (CC 93) This function allows you to set the Chorus depth for each Part. fig.chorus.e [Procedure] 1. Set the MIDI transmit channel to match that of the desired Part. 2. Press MIDI/SELECT [3] (LED will show “ SEL ” ). 3. Press the A#3 black key (CHORUS LEVEL) [9] . 4. Press MIDI/SELECT [3] again to [...]

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    20 Setting the Sound Location: Panpot (CC 10) When the module is connected so its sounds are produced in stereo, this parameter determines the stereo placement (L/R) of the individual sounds produced. For the Drum Part (ch. 10), it alters in a relative manner the overall Panpot setting for percussive instruments (the overall orientation of the Drum[...]

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    21 Assigning Other Controllers (CC 00 to 127) to the DATA ENTRY Slider By assigning a controller number to the DATA ENTRY slider , the slider can be used for controlling a wide range of features on your sound module. Any controller numbered from 0 to 95 (Continuous Controllers) can be assigned. Since the PC-70 isn ’ t equipped with a display whic[...]

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    22 Controllers 96 and above (NRPN/RPN, Channel Mode Messages) Controller No. Control Function 96. Data Increment 97. Data Decrement 98. Non-Registered Parameter Number LSB 99. Non-Registered Parameter Number MSB 100. Registered Parameter Number LSB 101. Registered Parameter Number MSB 102 – 120 Undefined 121 – 127 Reserved for Channel Mode Mess[...]

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    23 Troubleshooting Q: The unit cannot be switched on; or it doesn ’ t work at all. A: Check if you are using the attached AC adaptor. Use only the attached adaptor — using any other adaptor may result in damage, malfunction or electric shock. Q: The sound module does not respond to the movement of the DATA ENTRY slider. A: Check if the correct [...]

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    24 fig.MIDI-Imp.e Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's 0–127 1 1–16 Mode 3 X O X 0–127 X O O O X X X X X X X X X X X X X * 1 MIDI Keyboard controller Model PC-70 D[...]

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    25 fig.MIDI-Imp.e Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes : True Number : Song Position : Song Select : Tune Request : Clock : Commands : All Sound Off : Reset All Controller : Local On/Off : All Notes Off : Active Sensing : System Reset 1 – 128 X X X X X X X X X X O X X X X X X X X X X X X X * 1 Messages[...]

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    26 Specifications Keyboard 49 keys (velocity sensitive) MIDI Control MIDI Channels (1 to 16) Octave Shift (Up, Down, Standard) (Note Numbers 0 to 127) Bender/Modulation Wheel (Modulation On/Off) Data Entry Slider Controller Numbers 00/32 (GS Variation selection) Channel Aftertouch Velocity Chorus Send Level Reverb Send Level Panpot Volume Others (C[...]

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    For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipm[...]

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    Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PC-70. The PC-70 is an easy-to-operate, dedicated keyboard controller for GS compatible sound modules. 02343089 ’00-6-C4-11SK Owner’s Manual To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING TH[...]