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AX-Synth_e2 Page 2 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive EMC 2004/108/EC. 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 installati
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AX-Synth_e2 Page 3 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM r Shoulder Synthesizer Owner’s Manual Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland AX-Synth Shoulder Synthesizer. Fitted with a powerful sound engine, the AX-Synth represents the next generation of Roland’s legendary AX-series of shoulder keyboards, with sounds derived from Roland’s latest synthesizers. With its support for battery and wireless audio use and its stylish
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AX-Synth_e2 Page 4 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for i
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AX-Synth_e2 Page 5 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM r AX-Synth Owner’s Manual • Batteries must never be heated, taken apart, or thrown • The AX-Synth and the AC adaptor should be located so into fire or water. that their location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. •Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. • DO NOT play a CD-ROM
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AX-Synth_e2 Page 6 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM Important notes Important notes In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 4, please read and observe the following: • Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to Power supply avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation. • The AX-Synth can be operated using 8 rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH batteries or the supplied adaptor. Be careful to insert the Repairs and da
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AX-Synth_e2 Page 7 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM r AX-Synth Owner’s Manual • Be sure to carefully instruct any person on the proper way of han- Copyright dling batteries. •Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft • Never dispose of the battery in a fire. Never heat it. Doing so may Corporation. melt the insulation, damage the gas release vents or protective • Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of
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AX-Synth_e2 Page 8 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM Important notes Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1. The AX-Synth in a nutshell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AX-Synth_e2 Page 9 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM r AX-Synth Owner’s Manual 1. The AX-Synth in a nutshell High-quality Internal sound source All performance controls within reach A “shoulder synthesizer”, the AX-Synth comes with The AX-Synth provides control functions that are 256 high-quality sounds specially selected for solo conveniently and ergonomically built into its neck. performances, 4 SuperNATURAL™ sounds (Violin,
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AX-Synth_e2 Page 10 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM Panel descriptions 2. Panel descriptions Front panel A C D F G H I J B E A PGM CHANGE INC & DEC buttons A third, usually faster, way to select Tones is by hold- These buttons are used to transmit program change ing down [SHIFT] while using the keys in the highest messages on the selected MIDI channel. They work in octave (NUMERIC KEYPAD). a sequential fashion (incremental or decremental).
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AX-Synth_e2 Page 11 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM r AX-Synth Owner’s Manual ‘Neck’ (control) section Front view M LN O K Rear view P Q R K VOLUME knob O D Beam controller & PITCH, FILTER & ASSIGNABLE This knob allows you to set the AX-Synth’s overall buttons output volume. This controller allows you to influence the pitch or timbre of the notes you play, or to create unique L AFTER TOUCH knob effect
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AX-Synth_e2 Page 12 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM Panel descriptions Connection panel (rear) a c U V W X Y Z b d U OUTPUT R & L/MONO sockets b POWER switch These 1/4” sockets need to be connected to the Set this switch to the ON position to switch the inputs of a keyboard amplifier, mixer, etc. To take AX-Synth on. Select the OFF position to power off advantage of the AX-Synth mobility factor, consider your AX-Synth. using a commercially available wireless system. If you need to turn of
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AX-Synth_e2 Page 13 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM r AX-Synth Owner’s Manual 3. Making connections Note: To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the Inserting or replacing batteries power on all devices before making any connections. Eight AA batteries are required to run the AX-Synth on Note: When audio cables with resistors are used, the battery power. We recommend the
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AX-Synth_e2 Page 14 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM Making connections (3) Insert 8 rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH batteries Connecting the AX-Synth into the compartment (4 on either side), taking care to orient them in accordance with the “+” and Connecting the AX-Synth to an amplifier, mixer, “–” indications. etc., using cables The AX-Synth needs to be connected to audio equip- ment, such as a keyboard amplifier, a mixing console, active speakers, etc. (1) Connect the OUTPUT jacks on the
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AX-Synth_e2 Page 15 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM r AX-Synth Owner’s Manual Using a wireless system to connect the AX-Synth Controlling a MIDI-compatible sound source to your amplifier, etc. (1) Connect the AX-Synth’s MIDI OUT socket to the Using a commercially available wireless system and bat- MIDI IN socket of the module or synthesizer you teries has the advantage that you are free in your move- want to control. ments on stage—with no ca
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AX-Synth_e2 Page 16 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM Making connections Working with a computer or sequencer Using headphones If you want to use the AX-Synth as Master keyboard for The AX-Synth has one jack for plugging in headphones. recording applications that involve a computer with This allows you to play without having to worry about sequencing software, or take advantage of the bothering others around you, even at night. “AX-Synth Editor” software, here is the most useful con- nect
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AX-Synth_e2 Page 17 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM r AX-Synth Owner’s Manual Turning the power off Powering up (1) Before you turn off the power, turn the [VOLUME] Once the connections have been completed (page 14), knob to the lowest setting. turn on the power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you (2) Slide the [POWER] switch to the “OFF” position to risk causing malfunction and/or
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AX-Synth_e2 Page 18 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM Playing the AX-Synth 4. Playing the AX-Synth You can also use the OCTAVE/VARIATION [+]/[–] but- Selecting ‘regular’ Tones tons on the neck to select Tones. To do so, you first The AX-Synth contains 256 Tones derived from Roland’s need to assign them the “Uar” function. cutting-edge synthesizers, 4 “SuperNATURAL™” Tones, (a) Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press OCTAVE/ and 4 “SPECIAL” Tones. These sounds can be played via VARIATION [+]
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AX-Synth_e2 Page 19 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM r AX-Synth Owner’s Manual You can repeat this step to select other sounds at a Grouping frequently-used Tones later stage. If you entered the wrong number, you can erase it by (FAVORITE) pressing the CANCEL key, then start again. The AX-Synth provides 16 “FAVORITE” memories where (5) Release the [SHIFT] button. you can “compile” the Tones you want to select at the press of two buttons dur
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AX-Synth_e2 Page 20 Monday, October 12, 2009 3:41 PM Playing the AX-Synth Recalling FAVORITE memories To select the Tones assigned to the FAVORITE memories, proceed as follows. (1) Press the FAVORITE [A] or [B] button to select the bank. The FAVORITE button you press lights and the display shows “A -” (bank “A”) or “b -” (bank “B”). (2) Press one of the eight TONE buttons to select the desired FAVORITE memory in the currently selected bank. You can also use the VARIATION [DEC÷–]/[INC÷+]
