User manual ROLAND DAC-10

[. . . ] 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). You can connect a microphone and looprecord your voice, or record sound from your digital audio player. ⷠRecorded phrases can be copied via USB to your computer, or WAV files from your computer can be loaded into the DAC-10 and played back as loops (p. [. . . ] You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don't require such power. Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it. (This instrument's phantom power: 48 V DC , 10 mA Max) * This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select a phrase memory (1­99). Display Only number displayed Explanation Empty phrase Press the left pedal to start recording Press the left pedal to start loop playback Number alternately displayed with "oL, " "Lo, " or "oo" One-shot phrase When you press the left pedal, the track for which one-shot has been specified will play only once (it will not loop) Record your guitar or bass performance, or the sound from an audio player connected to the AUX IN jack. When shipped from the factory, phrases 90­99 contain demo phrases. There are two tracks for phrases, and the track that is currently selected is called the "current track. " Recording and overdubbing can be performed only on the current track. If you switch the current track during recording or overdubbing, the track that was being recorded will switch to playback. The [SELECT] button you pressed will light, and that button's track will become the current track. If you decide to cancel the save operation, press any button other than [WRITE], [ ], or [ ], or press a pedal. While the phrase is being saved, the number in the display and the PLAY indicator will blink rapidly. * Never turn off the power while the PLAY indicator is blinking rapidly. * 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. When you press the left pedal, the REC indicator will blink rapidly, and the rhythm will sound for one measure. The recording mode will be reset to Normal recording when you turn off the power. You can Undo/Redo by holding down the left pedal for two seconds or longer. You can clear the track by holding down the right pedal and pressing the left pedal. Operation Display Explanation Hold down the left pedal for at least two seconds during playback or overdubbing; the recording or the most recent overdubbing will be cancelled. If you want to restore the cancelled sound, hold down the left pedal for at least two seconds once again. [. . . ] ⷠYou can also perform memory shift operations by pressing the [ ] / [ ] buttons. When you operate an FS-5U connected to the white plug (stereo L side) or pedal B of an FS-6 The operation will be the same as when a single FS-5U is connected. Operation LOOP FX on/off Memory shift (down) Explanation Pressing the foot switch will turn LOOP FX on/off. When you hold down the foot switch for at least two seconds, the previous-numbered phrase memory will be selected. [. . . ]