ROLAND MC-80
Quick Start

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Micro Composer Recording MIDI Tracks
The MC-80 can record MIDI data on 16 tracks. Use the following procedure to record to a track: 1. Refer to �Selecting VE-GSPro Tones� to select sounds. 2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select Rec. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select Trk 1, and press REC. 4. Use the CURSOR buttons and turn the VALUE dial to select the desired values for Tempo, Count In, Rec Mode, and Quantize. 5. Press PLAY to begin recording. 6. Press STOP to return to Song Play mode.

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Using Realtime Phrase Sequencing (RPS)
RPS enables your MIDI keyboard to trigger sections of a song with different keys. For example, you can copy the verse, chorus, or solo sections of a song to individual keys. Then you can experiment with different arrangements by triggering different keys in realtime. Use the following procedure to load a demo song with RPS patterns: 1. Insert the MC-80 Demo Disk into the floppy drive. 2. Press SELECT. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select PhraseSeqDemoGs. 4. Press F6 [LOAD] to load the file. Then, press EXIT. 5. 6. Press F1 [SETUP]. Press F3 [PHRASE] to display the Phrase Sequence page. 7. Use the CURSOR buttons to select �Key(Note).� 8. Turn the VALUE dial to select 37(C#2). 9. Hold down C#2 on your MIDI keyboard to hear the brass pattern. 10. Press other keys in the key range from C#2-C4 to hear other patterns.

Using the Arpeggiator
The MC-80�s arpeggiator allows you to play notes simply by holding a chord on your MIDI keyboard. Use the following procedure to select an arpeggio pattern: 1. Press F1 [SETUP], then press F4 [ARPEGGIO]. 2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select Style. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select SEQUENCE B, and hold down a chord on your keyboard to listen to the selected style. 4. Repeat Steps 3-5 to select and listen to other styles.

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