Roland A-88 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner’s Manual

10ContentsUSING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6About the

Contents11Reinstalling the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Deleting the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Lightening the MIDI Lo

12How to read the procedural explanationsValue 1–1280–9Press the [FUNCTION] button. Press the key that has “PRGM CHANGE” printed above it.Press the ke

13Contents of the PackageAfter you open the package, please check that all items are present.(If any accessories are missing, please contact the place

14Panel DescriptionsPanelD-BEAM controllerMove your hand above this to apply various eects to the sound.D-BEAM (p. 36)[PITCH] buttonIf this is turned

15[TRANSPOSE] button, OCTAVE/TRANSPOSE indicator, [+][–] buttonsIn PLAY mode (p. 26), you can press the [TRANSPOSE] button to switch the function of t

Panel Descriptions16Rear PanelUSB COMPUTER portIf you use the included USB cable to connect the A-88 to your computer, you’ll be able to record and pl

17Driver InstallationWindows users page 18Mac OS X users page 20NOTEDo not connect the A-88 to the computer until you are directed to do so.A “driver”

Driver Installation186. When a conrmation screen regarding user account control appears, click [Yes] or [Continue].7. When “The A-Series Keyboard D

Driver Installation19Windows XP10. If a dialog box that asks whether you want to connect to Windows Update appears, select [No, not this time] and cli

2Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:”USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). These sections provide impo

Driver Installation20If a dialog box requesting a password appears during installation, enter a computer administrator’s user name and password and cl

Driver Installation2114. Conrm that [A-Series Keyboard] appears in the “MIDI Studio” window or the “Audio MIDI Settings” dialog box.If [A-Series Keyb

Driver Installation2217. Using your mouse, drag and connect the ▲ and ▼ (which represent the input/output ports of each device) of the [A-Series Keybo

Driver Installation23Verify That You Can Hear SoundAfter you’ve installed the driver, check to verify that the driver was installed correctly.We will

Driver Installation248. In the “Insert Soft Synth Options” dialog box, select the [Synth Property Page] option in the “Open These Windows” area, and

Driver Installation25If you don’t hear sound• From the [GarageBand] menu, click [Preferences]. If MIDI input is not detected in the [Audio/MIDI] tab’s

26Switching the Operating ModeThe A-88 has four operating modes.When you turn on the power, the A-88 will automatically start up in PLAY mode.You can

About the Operating Modes27FUNCTION ModeWhat is FUNCTION mode?This is the mode that lets you transmit specic control messages or make settings for th

About the Operating Modes28SuperNATURAL ModeWhat is SuperNATURAL mode?This is the mode that lets you control a SuperNATURAL sound module.You can contr

About the Operating Modes29MIDI Visual Control ModeWhat is MIDI Visual Control mode?This is the mode that lets you control a video device that support

3 WARNINGDo not disassemble or modify by yourselfDo not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.Do not repair or replace parts by yours

30Two Parts (LOWER, UPPER)The A-88 stores the keyboard settings for two parts, LOWER and UPPER.The keyboard settings include the MIDI channel and octa

Layering Two Parts31Layering Two Sounds (DUAL)This allows you to use all of the A-88’s keys to simultaneously play the sounds assigned to the UPPER pa

32PerformingWhen the A-88’s power is turned on, it will automatically start up in PLAY mode (p. 26).In PLAY mode, playing the keyboard will transmit n

Performing33* Program numbers have a range of 1–128.MEMOYou can change the functions that are assigned to the [S1] [S2] buttons. For details, refer

Performing34Transmitting a Program number (PRGM CHANGE)Value 0–1270–9For details on this value, refer to p. 12.Shifting the Pitch of the KeyboardChang

Performing35Using the Lever to Modify the SoundChanging the pitch of a sounding note (Pitch Bend)Moving the [Pitch Bend/Modulation] lever to the left

Performing36Using the D-BEAM to Modify the SoundYou use the D-BEAM controller simply by moving your hand above it. By assigning dierent functions to

Performing37Using the Knobs to Modify the SoundYou can modify the sound by turning the [C1] [C2] knobs.Knob Function[C1] knob Transmits a Cuto (CC#74

Performing38Using the Pedals to Modify the SoundThe A-88 supports the use of an included damper pedal, a pedal unit (RPU-3; sold separately), an expre

Performing39Using Aftertouch to Modify the SoundAftertouch is a function that lets you modify the sound by applying additional pressure to the key aft

USING THE UNIT SAFELY4 WARNINGUse only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltageBe sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also,

40To change settings for the A-88, you need to be in FUNCTION mode.The following parameters are common to both the UPPER and LOWER parts; they cannot

Changing the A-88 Settings41Changing the Velocity Curve (VELO CURVE)For details on this value, refer to p. 12.* Values outside the acceptable range (

Changing the A-88 Settings42Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time (Auto O) WARNINGWhen not connected to a computer, the A-88 will autom

Changing the A-88 Settings43Assigning Functions to the Knobs, Buttons, and JacksAssigning a Program Change Message (PRGM CHANGE)[S1] [S2] buttonsPress

Changing the A-88 Settings44Assigning a Control Change Number (CC#)[S1] [S2] buttonsValue 0–1270–9Press eitherLatchedMomentaryFor details on this valu

Changing the A-88 Settings45Frequently used CC#CC# Function Factory assignments1 Modulation Modulation of [Pitch Bend/Modulation] lever5 Portamento ti

Changing the A-88 Settings46Changing the Direction of Value Increases for the Knobs, D-BEAM Controller, and Pedals (CTRL DIR)Operate eitherButton Sett

Changing the A-88 Settings47Returning the Pedal Jacks Assignments to the Factory SettingsHere’s how to return the functions assigned to the DAMPER, FC

48If you experience problems, read this chapter rst. It contains tips for solving most problems. If this chapter cannot help you solve a problem, ple

Troubleshooting49Problems When Using the UnitProblem Conrmation ResolutionPower won’t turn onIs the [POWER SOURCE] switch set appropri-ately?If the A

USING THE UNIT SAFELY5 CAUTIONPlace in a well ventilated locationThe unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not

Troubleshooting50Problem Conrmation ResolutionNo soundIs the POWER indicator o?Make sure that the unit is connected to the computer correctly.Could

Troubleshooting51Problem Conrmation ResolutionSound is interrupted during playback or recording, sound drops outAre multiple programs running? Exit p

Troubleshooting52Changing Computer Settings to Avoid ProblemsChanging these computer settings can help you avoid the problems described in “Problems W

Troubleshooting534. Click [Change advanced power settings].5. In the [Advanced settings] tab of the “Power Options” control panel, click the [+] mar

Troubleshooting54Reinstalling the DriverIf you experience problems installing the driver, use the following procedure and reinstall the driver.1. Del

Troubleshooting55Mac OS X1. Start up the Mac without the unit connected.Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mous

56Roland A-88: MIDI Keyboard ControllerKeyboard 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G keyboard with Escapement)ControllersButtons: [S1] [S2] (Assignable)Knobs: [C1] [

57MIDI Implementation ChartModel: A-88 Version: 1.00Date: Sep. 1, 2012Function... Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic ChannelDefaultChanged11–16××Mode

58Symbols[+][–] buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15AAC ADAPTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Aftertouch . . . . . . . . . . . . .

59MEMO

6Power Supply• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter or

60MEMO

61MEMO

62For EU CountriesFor China

63This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.For EU CountriesThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of th

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IMPORTANT NOTES7Additional Precautions• Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data, nor any obligation to recover it.• Use a reasonabl

8Features of an ivory feel keyboardTraditional piano keys are made from the best materials-ivory (for white keys) and ebony (for black keys). The Ivor

9If you want to place the A-88 on a stand, use the Roland KS-12 or KS-18Z.Place the A-88 on the stand as follows.Be careful not to pinch your ngers w