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Owner’s Manual
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.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (p. 3; p. 6). These sections provide important
information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order
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To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland/EDIROL Service Center or authorized Roland/EDIROL distributor in your country as shown below. ROMANIA OMAN SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA EUROPE FBS LINES OHI Electronics & Trading CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE Plata Libertatii 1. Co. LLC LTD RO-4200 Cheorgheni Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E, P.O. Box 889 Muscat EGYPT AUSTRIA TEL: (066) 164-609 Sultanate o
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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 instructions intended to alert The symbol
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012c 101b • Immediately turn the power off, • The unit and the AC adaptor should remove the AC adaptor from the be located so their location or position outlet, and request servicing by your does not interfere with their proper retailer, the nearest Roland Service ventilation. Center, or an authorized Roland .................................................................................................. 102d distributor, as listed on the "Infor
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Table of Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................................... 6 About the PC-70................................................................................................... 7 What is the General MIDI?................................................................................. 7 What is the General MIDI 2?..............................
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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 Maintenance 301 401a • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a with any device that will generate line noise soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly (such as an electric motor or variable lighting dampened with water. To remove stubborn system). dirt, use
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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 particularly suited for controlling sound modules that comply with the GS Format. (Called simply “GS sound modules” in the following.)
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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 manual for the module you are using so you know what kinds of drum sets it contains. * If a Variation Tone or Variation Drum Set you ha
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Panel Descriptions fig.Panel.e [1] PITCH / MODULATION Wheels [2] OCTAVE UP / DOWN / STANDARD Buttons [3] MIDI / SELECT Button [4] DISPLAY(LED) [5] DATA ENTRY Slider [6] MIDI CHANNELS (1 to 16) [7] AFTERTOUCH [8] VELOCITY [9] CHORUS LEVEL [10] REVERB LEVEL [11] PANPOT [12] VOLUME [13] CC SELECT(Select Control Change) [14] CC32 [15] CC00 [16] PC(Program Change) [17] NUMERIC ENTRY Section (0 to 9) [23] POWER Switch [22] AC Adapter Jack [21] SUSTAIN SWITCH Jack [20] MIDI OUT Connector [18] CANCE
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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 damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. *
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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 computer, the way you are connecting with it, and the requirements of the software you are using. Computer Connected Using the Serial Connector on th
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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 which MIDI messages will originate (computer, PC-70). Next, turn on the sound module, then the audio reproduction equipment.
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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 message (consists of the values for Controller Numbers [CC] 00 and 32) together with the Program Nu
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[Example] How to select the sound of Variation No. 8, Instrument No. 3 (Piano 3w) on the SC- 8850: 1. Set the MIDI transmit channel to match that of the desired Part in the module. 2. Press MIDI/SELECT [3] (LED will show “SEL”). 3. Press the G#4 black key (CC 00) [15]. 4. Press the “8” key in the NUMERIC ENTRY section [17]. 5. Press ENTER [19]. 6. Press the F#4 black key (CC 32) [14]. 7. Press the “4” key in the NUMERIC ENTRY section [17]. 8. Pr
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[Example] How to select the PC #49 Drum set (ORCHESTRA Set) on the SC-8850: 1. Set the MIDI transmit channel to 10. 2. Press MIDI/SELECT [3] (LED will show “SEL”). 3. Press the G#4 black key (CC 00) [15]. 4. Press the “0” key in the NUMERIC ENTRY section [17]. 5. Press ENTER [19]. 6. Press the F#4 black key (CC 32) [14]. 7. Press the “0” key in the NUMERIC ENTRY section [17]. 8. Press ENTER [19]. 9. Press the A#4 black key (PC) [16]. 10. Press the “4” key and then “9” in the NUMERIC ENTRY sectio
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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. fig.Octave1 C3 (48) C7 (96) Ex.) Shift the Sound Range Down One Octave: OCTAVE DOWN Press DOWN in the OCTAVE [2] once; the keyboard will now offer not
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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 the volume level of the Part Panpot (CC 10)Sets sound position (localization in the stereo sound field) CC 00 to 127Depends on the selected Controller Numb
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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 Slider position: minimum Slider position: center Slider position: maximum Strength of key touch Strength of key touch Strength of key touch fig.velocity.e Velocity [Procedure] 1. Set the MIDI channel to
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Changing the Chorus Depth: Chorus Send Level (CC 93) This function allows you to set the Chorus depth for each Part. fig.chorus.e Chorus Depth [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 confirm your selection. Now you can use the DATA ENTRY slider to select the value transmitted for the Chorus Send Level (Effect 3 Depth). * When a
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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 Part on a GS module). fig.pan.e Pan [Procedure] 1. Set the MIDI transmit channel to match that of the desired Part. 2. Press MIDI/SELECT [3] (LED wil
