User Manual
Table Of Contents
- USING THE UNIT SAFELY
- Important notes
- 1. The AXSynth in a nutshell
- 2. Panel descriptions
- 3. Making connections
- 4. Playing the AXSynth
- 5. Using the AXSynth’s performance functions
- 6. Editing Tone settings
- 7. Using the AXSynth as MIDI controller
- 8. Using the AXSynth’s USB port
- 9. About V-LINK
- 10. Additional functions
- 11. Appendix
- 12. Specifications
- 13. MIDI implementation chart
- 14. Index
Panel descriptions
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Connection panel (rear)
U
OUTPUT R & L/MONO sockets
These 1/4” sockets need to be connected to the
inputs of a keyboard amplifier, mixer, etc. To take
advantage of the AX-Synth mobility factor, consider
using a commercially available wireless system.
Note: If you can/want to use only one channel on your
external amplifier, connect the L/MONO socket to its input.
For optimum sound quality, we recommend working in ste-
reo, though.
Note: Be sure to only use wireless transmitters that comply
with local radio regulations.
V
ATT ON/OFF switch
If you are using 1/4” cables to connect the AX-Synth
to an amplifier, etc., slide this switch to the “OFF”
position.
If you notice distortion while using a wireless system,
slide this switch to the “ON” position to reduce the
level of the AX-Synth’s audio output signal.
Note: Be sure to only use wireless transmitters that comply
with local radio regulations.
W
PHONES socket
This is where you can connect a pair of optional
headphones (Roland RH-25, RH-50, RH-200, RH-300,
etc.).
X
Cord hook (1)
This hook is intended to secure the MIDI cable con-
nected to the MIDI OUT socket when you are using
the AX-Synth as a shoulder keyboard. This is a safe-
guard against accidental disconnection.
Y
MIDI OUT, IN sockets
Connect the MIDI IN socket to the device that should
transmit MIDI messages to the AX-Synth. Connect
the MIDI OUT socket to the MIDI instrument you wish
to control with your AX-Synth.
Z
USB port
Connect this port to a free USB port on your com-
puter using an “A—B”-type USB cable.
a
FOOT PEDAL socket
This is where you can connect an optional Roland
DP-series pedal.
Note: Though you can also connect an expression pedal,
any pedal you connect will act as Hold pedal.
b
POWER switch
Set this switch to the ON position to switch the
AX-Synth on. Select the OFF position to power off
your AX-Synth.
If you need to turn off the power completely (when
using the supplied AC adapter), first turn off the
power switch, then disconnect the AC adapter’s
power from the wall outlet.
c
DC IN socket
This is where you can connect the supplied PSB-1U
adaptor.
d
Cord hook (2)
If you connect the supplied adaptor to the DC IN
socket, be sure to wind its cable around this hook as a
safeguard against accidental disconnection.
U V W X Y Z
a
b
c
d
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