Roland GW-8 用户指南
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Performance Functions and Effects
The D Beam controller can be used simply by waving your
hand over it. It can be used to apply various effects,
depending on the function that is assigned to it. On the GW-8,
the D Beam controller can be used not only to modify the
sounds, but also to control the pitch of a monophonic (solo)
synthesizer sound.
hand over it. It can be used to apply various effects,
depending on the function that is assigned to it. On the GW-8,
the D Beam controller can be used not only to modify the
sounds, but also to control the pitch of a monophonic (solo)
synthesizer sound.
1.
Press either D BEAM [SOLO SYNTH], [ASSIGNABLE 1], or
[ASSIGNABLE 2] to turn on the D Beam controller.
You can’t use these buttons at the same time.
2.
While you play the keyboard to produce sound, place
your hand above the D Beam controller and move it slowly
up and down.
3.
To turn off the D Beam controller, once again press the
button you pressed in step 1 so the indicator goes out.
The sensitivity of the D Beam controller will change depending
on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not
function as you expect, adjust the D Beam Sens parameter as
appropriate for the brightness of your location. Increase this
value will raise the sensitivity (p. 47).
on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not
function as you expect, adjust the D Beam Sens parameter as
appropriate for the brightness of your location. Increase this
value will raise the sensitivity (p. 47).
Making detailed settings for
the Solo Synth
1.
Press and hold [SOLO SYNTH].
The D BEAM SOLO SYNTH screen will appear.
2.
Use [
] [
] to select the parameter that you want to
edit.
3.
Turn the VALUE dial to set the value.
4.
When you’ve finished making settings, press [EXIT].
The Main screen will appear.
Solo Synth Parameters
Performance Features
D Beam Controller
Button
Explanation
[SOLO SYNTH]
Lets you use the D Beam controller as a
monophonic synthesizer.
monophonic synthesizer.
[ASSIGNABLE 1]
Operates the function assigned to the D
Beam controller.
Beam controller.
[ASSIGNABLE 2]
The usable range of the D Beam controller
The diagram shows the usable range of
the D Beam controller. Waving your
hand outside this range will produce no
effect.
the D Beam controller. Waving your
hand outside this range will produce no
effect.
The usable range of the D Beam
controller will become extremely small
when used under strong direct sunlight. Please be aware
of this when using the D Beam controller outside.
controller will become extremely small
when used under strong direct sunlight. Please be aware
of this when using the D Beam controller outside.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
Level & Range
Level
0–127
Sets the volume.
Chorus
Send Level
Send Level
0–127
Level of the signal sent to
chorus
chorus
Reverb
Send Level
Send Level
0–127
Level of the signal sent to
reverb
reverb
Range
2OCT–
8OCT
8OCT
Range in which the pitch of the
solo synth will vary
solo synth will vary
Osc1
Osc 1
Waveform
Waveform
SAW, SQR
Waveform
SAW: Sawtooth wave
SQR: Square wave
SAW: Sawtooth wave
SQR: Square wave
Osc 1 Pulse
Width
Width
0–127
Pulse width of the waveform
By cyclically modifying the
pulse width you can create
subtle changes in the tone.
By cyclically modifying the
pulse width you can create
subtle changes in the tone.
* The Pulse Width is
activated when “SQR” is
selected with OSC1/2
waveform.
selected with OSC1/2
waveform.
Osc 1
Coarse
Tune
Coarse
Tune
-48– +48
Pitch of the Tone’s sound (in
semitones, +/-4 octaves)
semitones, +/-4 octaves)
Osc 1 Fine
Tune
Tune
-50– +50
Pitch of the Tone’s sound (in 1-
cent steps)
cent steps)
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