USB Audio Interface/ MIDI Keybroad Controller PC-80 Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- USING THE UNIT SAFELY
- Important Notes
- Contents
- Contents of the package
- Names of things and what they do
- Setup
- Operation
- Appendix
- Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard
- Basic connection example and signal flow
- The PC-80’s basic operating modes
- Transmitting various MIDI messages from the PC-80
- Setting the MIDI transmit channel
- Selecting sounds—Transmitting Program Change and Bank Select Massages
- Starting/stopping playback data—Transmitting a Start/Stop/Continue message
- Transmitting messages to an external MIDI sound module
- Setting the split points
- Using the VALUE encoder to transmit values for a specified parameter
- Using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface
- Using the PC-80 as an audio interface
- System settings for the PC-80
- PC-80 driver settings
- Troubleshooting
- Driver-related problems (Windows)
- Can’t record or play back audio or MIDI/No sound
- Noise or pops are heard when recording/playing on your computer
- Noise or distortion occurs when the PC-80 is not connected to your computer
- The sound is too weak
- Problems with the PC-80 Software Synthesizer
- Won’t start up
- The menu does not appear correctly (can’t select it)
- No sound
- Sound is too loud/too soft
- Clicks, pops, or noise occurs in the sound
- Sounds you play from the keyboard are delayed
- Can’t control sounds or parameters from the PC-80
- Can’t play back song data/Playback is incorrect
- Can’t use the PC-80 software synthesizer from other software
- Uninstalling the PC-80 software synthesizer
- MIDI implementation
- Main specifications
- Index
- Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard
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Contents of the package
The PC-80 package contains the following items. As soon as you open the package, please check
that you have all of these items. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
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MIDI Keyboard Controller: PC-80
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AC Adaptor
This AC adaptor is designed specifically for the PC-80. Do not use any other AC adaptor, since
doing so will cause malfunctions.
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USB Cable
Use this cable to connect the PC-80’s USB connector to your computer’s USB connector. If it
becomes damaged or if you need a replacement for the included USB cable, please contact one
of the “Service locations” listed on the warranty envelope.
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CD-ROM
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PC-80 Software CD-ROM
This contains the driver that you’ll need in order to use the PC-80, and the PC-80 software
synthesizer.
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SONAR LE CD-ROM
This contains the SONAR LE sequencer software. SONAR LE can be used only with the
Windows operating system.
* Before you open the included CD-ROM, you must read the “license agreement.” Opening the CD-
ROM will be taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement.
* DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may
be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system
components may result.
* Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-
ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD
cleaner.
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Owner’s manual
This is the document you’re reading. Keep it at hand for easy reference.
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Roland Software License agreement
This agreement grants you permission to use certain software for which Roland is the copyright
owner. You must read this before you open the CD-ROM package. A license agreement is also
displayed in the screen when you install the software, so please read this as well.
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