Playing single notes (mono), Creating smooth pitch changes (portamento), 37 playing in patch mode – Roland Piano Manuel d'utilisation
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Playing in Patch Mode
Playing in Patch Mode
Playing Single Notes (Mono)
When using a patch for a naturally monophonic instrument such as
sax or flute, it is effective to play in mono.
1.
Access the PATCH PLAY screen (p. 31).
2.
Press [MENU] to open the Menu window.
3.
Press
or
to select a “Patch Edit,” and then press [8
(Select)].
The Patch Edit screen appears.
4.
Press [1 (
▲
)] or [2 (
▼
)] to select the “General” tab.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.03-01_50
5.
Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Mono/Poly.”
6.
Turn the VALUE dial or press [DEC] to select “MONO.”
Now you can play in mono mode.
If you assign “MONO/POLY” as a function to be controlled by
the realtime control buttons ([
]–[
]), you can easily switch
between mono/poly by pressing a button.
Creating Smooth Pitch Changes
(Portamento)
Portamento is an effect which smoothly changes the pitch from the
first-played key to the next-played key. By applying portamento
when Mono mode is selected (see the preceding item), you can
simulate performance effects such as slurring on a violin.
1.
Access the PATCH PLAY screen (p. 31).
2.
Press [MENU] to open the Menu window.
3.
Press
or
to select a “Patch Edit,” and then press [8
(Select)].
The Patch Edit screen appears.
4.
Press [1 (
▲
)] or [2 (
▼
)] to select the “General” tab.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.03-01_50
5.
Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Portamento Switch.”
6.
Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC] to select “ON.”
You’re ready to play portamento.
7.
When you want to change the portamento setting, edit the
following parameters in the screen of step 4.
Portamento Mode
,
Portamento Type
,
Portamento Start
,
Portamento Time
See (p. 48) for each parameter’s functions.
8.
Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to get the value
you want.
9.
Press [EXIT] to return to the PATCH PLAY screen and play.
If you assign “CC65 (Portamento)” as a function to be controlled
by the realtime control buttons ([
]–[
]), you can use a
button to easily turn portamento on/off.