Roland VP-550 业主指南
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Using the pitch bend / modulation lever
(PITCH BEND)
You can vary the pitch or apply vibrato (pitch modulation).
Changing the pitch in real time
You can use the lever to smoothly change the pitch while you perform.
While you play the keyboard, move the lever toward the left to lower
the pitch, or toward the right to raise the pitch.
the pitch, or toward the right to raise the pitch.
* The VP-550’s pitch bend range is fi xed at one whole step (two semitones).
Adding vibrato
Vibrato is the eff ect of modulating the pitch.
While you play the keyboard, move the lever away from yourself to
apply vibrato.
apply vibrato.
Pitch bend / modulation lever functions
Vocal
Designer
Designer
Ensemble
Bass &
Percussion
Percussion
Transmitted
MIDI message
MIDI message
Range
(initial value: bold)
Pitch bend
Pitch change
Pitch change
No change
Pitch bend
-8192–0–8191
Modulation
Vibrato
Vibrato
No change
CC#01 (Modulation)
0–127
* For details on MIDI, refer to “Connecting the VP-550 with MIDI equipment” (p. 54)
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