User manual ROLAND D-50 OTHER MANUAL_E

[. . . ] You can create a wide variety of performances by layering sound while you record and carry out play back in real time. Up to 99 different loop phrases can be saved in phrase memory, for a total of approximately 3 hours (* total for all phrases). Sound from a digital audio player connected to the AUX IN jack can easily be recorded. Recorded phrases can be copied via USB to your computer, or WAV files from your computer can be loaded into the D-50 and played back as loops (p. [. . . ] * Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction or improper operation of the unit. You should back up important data as described in "Backing up to your computer" (p. However, in certain cases, such as when there is damage to the memory, it may not be possible to restore the data. * Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit's memory once it has been lost. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the phrase memory that you want to delete. " * At this point, you can't change the phrase memory number that will be deleted. If you decide not to delete the phrase, press the [TAP TEMPO] button, the [RHYTHM ON/OFF] button, or the pedal. While the phrase is being deleted, the number in the display and the PLAY indicator will blink rapidly. * Never turn off the power while the PLAY indicator is blinking rapidly. One-shot playback will play the phrase once from the beginning to the end, and then stop automatically. You can undo/redo/clear by holding down the pedal for at least two seconds. 11), you can start recording after the rhythm sound has played back for one measure. While in rhythm type selection mode, hold down the [RHYTHM ON/OFF] button once again for at least two seconds. the display will indicate "b4" or "b3"; the D-50 is now in time signature selection mode. Display Explanation 4/4 beat (default) 3/4 beat Recording without the rhythm sound If you record while the rhythm sound is off, the tempo of the phrase will be automatically specified after recording has ended. You can connect the D-50 to your computer via a commercially available USB cable, and back up D-50 phrases (WAV files) to your computer or load WAV files from your computer to the D-50. Copy the entire "ROLAND" folder from the BOSS_D-50 drive to your computer. We recommend that you use an AC adaptor (sold separately) to ensure that the power does not turn off while connected via USB. * Performing this operation will erase all phrases that are currently saved in the D-50. In the BOSS_D-50 drive, delete the "ROLAND" folder, and then copy the backed-up "ROLAND" folder from your computer to the BOSS_D-50 drive. Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the D-50's USB connector to your computer's USB connector (a connector that supports USB 2. * You can't make USB connections if the D-50 is not stopped, or if there is a phrase that has not been saved. [. . . ] If due to distortion or other causes there is a significant amount of noise, that noise may be enough to trigger the beginning of recording. When you attempt to set the tempo for a phrase that is looped over an interval shorter than the minimum recording time (approximately 1. Display Explanation Phrase memory number Phrase memory containing data One-shot phrase Undo Redo Clear Save phrase Delete phrase Normal recording Auto recording Count-in recording Rhythm type Time signature USB connected USB disconnected Sleep mode enabled Sleep mode disabled p. Explanation Switch in the order of record/overdub/ play Switch in the order of record/play/ overdub Format internal memory * The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit's power consumption is relatively high. [. . . ]