Roland VC-2 - Manuals

8 About the VC-2 The VC-2 provides the following twelve patch algorithms. Each of these algorithms optimizes the values of certain parameters to make it easy for you to create a desired sound. Modeling group Modeling Choir This produces an extremely clear choir (multiple vocal) sound. Modeling Vocal...

9 About the VC-2 Project The largest unit of memory used by the VC-2 is the project . A project contains up to 448 patches, up to 127 waves, and various system settings. The VC-2 uses one project at a time. Work Area/Temporary Area When the VC-2 starts up, the project data is placed in temporary mem...

10 Panel Descriptions Front Panel INPUT Adjusts the volume of the signal input through the MIC jacks on the front panel. * This does not affect the rear panel INPUT jacks. VOLUME Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the MAIN OUT jacks and PHONES jack. MIC Jack This is a mic jack for analog...

11 Panel Descriptions * The MIC switch does not affect the rear panel INPUT jacks. * Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio ...

12 Panel Descriptions Display This displays information regarding the operation you are performing. E1–E8 knobs These knobs control The Top Screen of Patch Mode (p. 16) parameters in real time. PC CARD Slot A memory card can be inserted here. VALUE Dial This is used to modify values. If you hold dow...

13 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel AC Inlet Connect the included power cord to this inlet. DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE Connector (OPTICAL IN/OUT, COAXIAL IN/OUT) (conforming to IEC60958). These connectors output a digital audio signal (stereo). The output signal is identical to the signal that is output f...

14 Making connections In order to use the VC-2, you’ll need to connect a mic and MIDI keyboard to the V-Synth XT as shown in the illustration below. Connect your mic to the front panel MIC jack. Before you connect your mic, set the mic switch to the appropriate position for the type of mic you’re co...

15 Starting up VC-2 1. Before turning on the V-Synth XT’s power, consider these two questions: * Are all peripheral devices connected correctly? * Have the volume controls of the V-Synth XT and all connected audio devices been turned to their lowest settings? 2. Turn on the POWER switch located on t...

16 Try Out the Sound (Patch mode) 1. Press [MODE]. The VC-2 MODE MENU window appears. 2. Touch <PATCH>. The top screen appears. * Please be aware that in the screen shots printed in this manual, the patch names may differ from the factory settings. When the VC-2 starts up, the top screen of Pa...

17 Try Out the Sound (Patch mode) <Algorithm> : Change the buttons at both edges of the screen to Patch Algorithm. < << > : Return to the preceding screen page. < >> > : Advance to the next screen page. 4. Touch <OK> to select the patch. Any of the 64 patches in t...

18 Try Out the Sound (Patch mode) Common to all patch algorithms If the patch algorithm is Modeling~ If the patch algorithm is Vocoder~ If the patch algorithm is Poly PShift Parameters in the Top Screen Parameter Value Explanation Tempo 20.0–250.0 Adjusts the tempo of the patch Chord Memory ON, OFF ...

20 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) On the VC-2, you don’t need to create patches from scratch, you can start with an existing patch; i.e., by selecting a patch algorithm. 1. Decide on the algorithm (p. 8) for the patch you want to create. 2. Choose an existing patch that uses that algorithm. 3...

21 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) Patch, setup and system settings will be transmitted to an external MIDI device. This operation is called bulk dump. Use this operation when you want to connect another VC-2 (V-Synth XT) and play it using the same settings, or to save your data on an external...

24 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) You can also access the PATCH List window from the top screen of Patch mode by touching the patch algorithm in the upper left of the screen. 1. Touch < ▼ MENU> in the upper right of the screen. A pulldown menu appears. 2. In the pulldown menu, touch <...

25 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) 4. When you have finished inputting, touch <OK> to finalize the mic setting name. There are three pre-effects: compressor, limiter, and noise suppressor. By using these you can adjust the level of the sound being sampled. Noise suppressor: This effect l...

26 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) For the parameters of the noise supressor, refer to the explanation of NS-COMP . LIMITER NOISE SUP Noise suppressor settings can be made. For the parameters of the three-band equalizer, refer to the explanation of OFF . (p. 25) NOISE SUPRESSOR You can go to t...

29 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) BENDER Level Pan In the case of a patch whose patch algorithm is Keyboard~ , you can access the Wave screen by touching <Wave> in the lower part of the screen. WAVE Time 0–127 When portamento is used, this spec-ifies the time over which the pitch will c...

30 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) You can go to the top screen by touching <Vocoder> in the lower part of the screen. Patches whose patch algorithm is Poly PShift do not have this screen. VOCODER NATURAL VOICE UNVOICE * This parameter is not available if the patch algorithm is Vocoder~ ...

32 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) You can go to the top screen by touching <Effect> in the lower part of the screen. MFX (MFX On/Off Switch) Switches MFX on and off. Value: (OFF), (ON) MFX Type Use this parameter to select from among the 41 available MFX. For details on MFX parameters, ...

33 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) MFX Type Use this parameter to select from among the 41 available MFX. For details on MFX parameters, refer to “ MFX Parameters ” (p. 43). Value: 00 (Thru)–41 In this setting screen, you can edit the parameters of the MFX that is selected by the MFX Type sett...

34 Using Waves (Wave Mode) Never turn off the power of the V-Synth XT while performing an operation in Wave mode. Doing so may destroy the files. 1. Press [MODE]. The VC-2 MODE MENU window appears. 2. Touch <WAVE>. The Wave screen appears. You must save after performing operations in this scre...

35 Using Waves (Wave Mode) You can view a list of the imported waves in the work area. Here you can use the following functions. Touch the appropriate button to execute. Top : Move to the beginning of the list. End : Move to the end of the list. Info: View information for the selected file. Prevw: P...

36 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the VC-2, such as tuning and MIDI message reception, are referred to as system functions . This section explains how to make settings for the System functions and describes the functions of the dif...

37 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) 1. Touch < ▼ MENU> in the upper right of the screen. A pulldown menu appears. 2. In the pulldown menu, touch <Info>. The information screen appears. This indicates the version of the VC-2. 3. Touch <EXIT> to close the window. This secti...

38 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) EQ MIDI/USB Chord Memory Parameter Value Explanation 2 Band EQ OFF, ON Switch the 2-Band equalizer on/off. LOW Freq 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000 Hz Selects the frequency of the low...

39 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) Audio I/F Tx Breath STORE — Store the chord you specified from the keyboard into the chord set. Parameter Value Explanation MIC Jack Switch OFF, ON Specifies whether the front pan-el MIC jack will be enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF). INPUT Jack Switch OFF,...

40 Saving and Loading Projects (Disk Mode) Never turn off the power of the V-Synth XT while performing an operation in Disk mode. Doing so may destroy the files. Save the project in the work area to internal memory / PC Card. 1. Press [MODE]. The VC-2 MODE MENU window appears. 2. Touch <DISK>....

41 Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) This restores all VC-2 data in the internal memory to the factory-set condition (Factory Reset). If there is important data you’ve created that’s stored in the internal memory, all such data is discarded when a Factory Reset is performed. If you w...

42 Backing Up Data to Your Computer (USB Mode) By connecting the V-Synth XT with your computer via a USB cable, you can transfer files such as projects, patches, and wave data from internal memory or a memory card to and from the hard disk or other media of your computer, in order to back up your da...

43 Effects List MFX (Multi-Effects) provides 41 types of effect. This section explains the features of each MFX, and the functions of the parameters. Explanations for each MFX Type are given on the following pages. 01: Parametric EQ (Parametric Equalizer) This is a 4 band (low range, midrange x 2, h...

44 Effects List 03: Resonant Filter It allows for cyclical control of the cutoff frequency using an LFO. It allows you to make drastic changes in the frequency response of the input signal by the cutoff frequency and feedback, making the sound brighter or darker, or giving it a distinctive character...

47 Effects List 09: Dynamic Processor (Stereo Dynamic Processor) A comp/limiter, enhancer, 3-band equalizer, and noise suppressor are connected in series.Comp/Limiter is able to use as a compressor, which controls inconsistencies in sound levels by suppressing high sound levels while lifting weaker ...

50 Effects List Delay Pan Type 16: Analog Delay → Chorus This effect reproduces the sound of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble. To reproduce the sound of the unit at the time, a monaural analog-type delay is first inserted in series. 17: Digital Chorus This is a stereo chorus or flanger. Equalizers are ...

54 Effects List 27: Stereo Pitch Shifter This effect features two pitch shifters arranged in parallel, making it stereo compatible. It can shift the pitch of the input signal up to one octave up or down. 28: OD/DS → Cho/Flg (Overdrive/ Distortion → Chorus/Flanger) This effect connects either Overdri...

55 Effects List 29: OD/DS → Delay (Overdrive/Distortion → Delay) This effect connects either Overdrive or Distortion and Delay in series. 30: Cho/Flg → Delay (Chorus/Flanger → Delay) This effect connects either Chorus or Flanger and Delay in series. Parameter Value Description Drive Mode OD, DS Sele...

60 Effects List 39: Radio Tuning This effect reproduces the sound of an AM radio playing. 40: Bit Rate Converter By changing the bit count and sample rate, this effect recreates the Lo-Fi (Low-Fidelity) sounds of the early digital samplers and similar machines. After the Lo-Fi processor, a filter to...

61 Effects List The functions of Chorus parameters are explained. Chorus Type 01: Chorus 1 This conventional chorus effect adds spaciousness and depth to the sound. Slow modulation frequency with less depth. 02:Chorus 2 This conventional chorus effect adds spaciousness and depth to the sound. Rapid ...

62 Effects List The functions of Reverb parameters are explained. Explanations for each Reverb Type are given on the following pages. 01: Stereo Plate Stereo reverb which simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of a metallic plate). 02: Stereo OperaHouse Stereo reverb wh...

68 Specifications VC-2: V-Card Vocal Designer Main Functions • Transform vocal input from a mic into high-quality choirs and human choruses • Use the keyboard to play chords and control the pitch in real time • Transform the character of your voice in real time • Play high-quality vocal choirs from ...

Function... Basic Channel Mode NoteNumber Velocity Aftertouch Pitch Bend ControlChange ProgramChange System Exclusive SystemCommon SystemRealtime AuxMessages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks DefaultChanged DefaultMessagesAltered : True Voice Note ONNote OFF Key'sChannel's : True Number : Song Po...

70 Index A AC inlet .................................................................... 13 Algorithms .................................................................. 8 Attack ...................................................................... 28 Audio I/F ........................................