ARX-03_e.book 3 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Owner’s Manual Before using this product, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4; p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the product. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new product, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
ARX-03_e.book 4 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
ARX-03_e.book 5 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 • Do not attempt to repair the product, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. ..................................................................................................... • Never install the product in any of the following locations.
ARX-03_e.book 6 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 IMPORTANT NOTES When you purchase the ARX-03 SuperNATURAL Expansion Board from an authorized Roland dealer, the included sounds and samples are licensed, not sold, to you by Roland Corporation, for commercial use in music production, public performance, broadcast, etc. You may use any of the included phrases and/or samples in a commercial or non-commercial recording without paying any additional license fees.
ARX-03_e.book 7 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................................. 4 IMPORTANT NOTES .................................................... 6 Installing the Expansion Board in Your Product ............ 8 Section Settings (Section) ......................................................29 Installation in Your Product.....................................................9 Confirmation after Installation ..............................................
ARX-03_e.book 8 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Installing the Expansion Board in Your Product Cautions when installing • Before you install this expansion board (hereafter referred to as “the board”), you should carefully read the procedure for installing expansion boards given in the owner’s manual of the product in which you’re installing it. • To avoid the risk of damage to internal components that can be caused by static electricity, please carefully observe the following whenever you handle the board.
ARX-03_e.book 9 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Installation in Your Product 3. Insert the board into the product’s non-latched board holders until you hear a click. 1. As described in your product’s owner’s manual, expose the slot in which the expansion board is to be installed. 2. Orient the board with the slot of your product as shown in the illustration.
ARX-03_e.book 10 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 4. Gently lower the board into place. 6. Verify that the latched board holders are locked. 5. From above, press down on the board at the three locations indicated in the illustration until the latched board holders lock into place. Edge of the board where the logo is affixed Near the cutouts in the board 10 7. Return the expansion board installation slot to its original state.
ARX-03_e.book 11 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Confirmation after Installation After you’ve finished installing the expansion board, you will need to perform the following procedure to confirm the installation. This installation procedure needs to be performed only the first time you power up your device after installing the expansion board. 1. Power up your device as described in its owner’s manual. 2. If the expansion board was installed correctly, an installation confirmation screen will appear.
ARX-03_e.book 12 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 To Remove the Board from the Product 3. Verify that the two latched board holders are unlocked, then gently pull up the board and disconnect the connector. 1. As described in your product’s owner’s manual, expose the slot in which the expansion board was installed. 2. Unlatch the latched board holders. 4. Disengage the board from the non-latched board holders, and remove the board.
ARX-03_e.book 13 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Installation de la carte d’expansion dans un appareil Installer la carte dans un appareil Mises en garde relatives à l’installation • Avant d’installer cette carte d’expansion (la carte), il faut lire attentivement la procédure d’installation des cartes d’expansion décrite dans le guide d’utilisation de l’appareil dans lequel la carte sera installée.
ARX-03_e.book 14 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 3. Insérer la carte dans les supports non bloqués jusqu’à ce qu’un clic se fasse entendre. Connecteur de la carte Aligner les trous de la carte et les supports Connecteur de l’appareil Carte Supports non bloqués 14 4. Abaisser la carte délicatement.
ARX-03_e.book 15 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 5. Appuyer sur la carte aux trois points indiqués sur l’illustration jusqu’à ce que les supports se bloquent en place. 6. S’assurer que les supports de carte sont bien bloqués. Bord de la carte où se trouve le logo Près des découpes de la carte 7. Suivre les instructions données dans le guide d’utilisation et vérifier que la carte d’expansion est installée correctement.
ARX-03_e.book 16 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Retirer la carte de l’appareil 1. Suivre les instructions données dans le guide d’utilisation de l’appareil pour dégager la fente où la carte d’expansion a été installée. 3. Vérifier que les deux supports de carte sont débloqués puis tirer délicatement sur la carte et déconnecter le connecteur. 2. Débloquer les supports de carte. 4. Retirer la carte des supports débloqués, et la retirer ensuite complètement.
ARX-03_e.book 17 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Introduction Main Features ARX Series SuperNATURAL Expansion Boards The ARX series SuperNATURAL expansion boards represent a further evolution for Roland’s line of expansion solutions, which began with the SR-JV80 series and SRX series–-they are a completely new type of expansion board.
ARX-03_e.book 18 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 ARX-03 Brass High-quality brass sounds using SuperNATURAL technology The ARX-03 Brass Expansion board uses SuperNATURAL technology to bring you high-quality brass sounds and new, more intuitive editing features.
ARX-03_e.book 19 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 The Structure of ARX-03 Brass Basic structure The ARX series of SuperNATURAL expansion boards receives performance data and control from a device that supports the ARX series, produces sound in response to this data, and transmits it as a stereo audio signal to the supporting device. * The ARX series supports up to sixteen parts, but ARX-03 Brass product is designed with only one part. Player .
ARX-03_e.book 20 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Different Ways to Play the ARX-03 Playing a Solo By setting the Player Select parameter (p. 24) to a specific player from 1 through 6, you can play a solo for the specified player. Playing solo allows you to perform while conveying a sense of the breathing that’s distinctive to wind instruments. Playing a Section By setting the Player Select parameter (p. 24) to ”ALL,” you can play a section performance consisting of up to six players.
ARX-03_e.book 21 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Unison Mode When you play a single key or multiple keys simultaneously with a four-player ensemble setting, the various instruments will be assigned as follows. When you play single notes When you play multiple notes simultaneously Each instrument will automatically be assigned to a note you play. Units of instruments automatically assigned to a note you play are called a group.
ARX-03_e.book 22 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Stack Mode This allows you to successively layer each instrument in the order you’ve specified “Playing settings (Section Style screen)” (p. 29). Using this mode allows you to simulate the bell tones played by a brass ensemble. When you play a second note as well... The first instrument will continue sounding, and the second instrument will be added. When you play single notes Only the first instrument will sound.
ARX-03_e.book 23 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Creating a Patch About this manual • The screen images used in this manual are taken from a Fantom-G with the ARX-03 installed. The various procedures described also assume that you are using the ARX-03 installed in a Fantom-G. • For details on how to move the cursor or edit a value, refer to the owner’s manual for the device in which you’ve actually installed the ARX-03. Main Screen This screen is used mainly to select patches.
ARX-03_e.book 24 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Player Select setting When playing the section (Player Serect = ALL) When playing a solo (1–6) You can play a section performance consisting of up to six players.You can change the mute setting and instrument level setting for each player. You can play a solo for the specified player. You can adjust the instrument level of the selected player. fig.01-004.eps fig.01-004.eps 1 3 3 4 4 2 5 2 No. No.
ARX-03_e.book 25 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Player Settings (Player Edit) In the Player Edit screens you can create a patch by choosing an instrument for the player, and specifying the accuracy (Stability) and personality (Personality) of the performer, just as though you were a producer giving instructions to a wind musician or a brass ensemble. Selecting an instrument (Inst/Level screen) In this screen you can choose from eight instrument types and variations.
ARX-03_e.book 26 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Feeling settings (Feeling screen) Here you can adjust the tone by making settings that control aspects of the performer’s personality, such as the accuracy of the performance (Stability) and the prominence of their playing (Personality). fig.02-001.eps From Main Screen F3>F4 (on the Fantom-G) Stability (Accuracy of the performance) This adjusts the accuracy of the performance relative to your keyboard playing.
ARX-03_e.book 27 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Breath settings (Breath screen) Here you can adjust the tone by making settings that are distinctive to wind instruments such as “Growl” (when a Sax instrument is selected), “Turbid” (when Trumpet, Mute Trumpet, Flugel Horn, or Trombone are selected), and “Noise.” Growl (Growl sensitivity) This adjusts the volume of the distinctive nuance (growl) that occurs when a sax is blown strongly.
ARX-03_e.book 28 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Equalizer settings (EQ screen) Settings for each patch Here you can adjust the equalizer settings for each instrument. fig.signal-flow.eps From Main Screen F3>F6 (on the Fantom-G) Parameter PLAY, STANDBY Low Freq 200, 400 Hz Mid Freq 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000, 5000, 6300, 8000 Hz High Freq 2000, 4000, 8000 Hz Low Gain -15–+15 dB Mid Gain -15–+15 dB Mid Q 28 Value Play/Standby 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.
ARX-03_e.book 29 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Section Settings (Section) Playing settings (Section Style screen) Parameter Here you can make basic settings for playing a Section. Variation Select From Main Screen F4>F3 (on the Fantom-G) Value NORMAL, STACCATO, FALL, DOIT Description Selects the performance variation • NORMAL • Staccato • Fall • Doit * If the Stack Play Order settings are identical, the instruments will sound in the order of their player number.
ARX-03_e.book 30 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Pitch settings (Tune/Key Shift screen) Here you can make settings for the pitch (tuning and key). . Settings for each instrument Parameter Play/Standby From Main Screen F4>F4 (on the Fantom-G) Value PLAY, STANDBY Inst Key Shift -48–48 Inst Fine Tune -50–50 Description Turns the sound of each player on/off Adjusts the pitch of the sound This setting is in semitone steps. Adjusts the pitch of the sound This setting is in one-cent steps.
ARX-03_e.book 31 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Vibrato settings (Vibrato screen) Here you can make settings for the vibrato. Volume Balance Settings (MIXER) . Volume and pan settings (Level/Pan screen) Here you can adjust the volume and pan settings for each instrument.
ARX-03_e.book 32 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Equalizer settings (EQ screen) Parameter Here you can adjust the equalizer settings for each instrument. Low Freq Value 200, 400 Hz fig.signal-flow.eps On the Fantom-G From Main Screen F5>F4 Settings for each instrument Parameter Play/Standby PLAY, STANDBY High Freq 2000, 4000, 8000 Hz High Gain -15-–+15 dB Mid Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.
ARX-03_e.book 33 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Effect Settings (Effects) Applying effects (Routing screen) Parameter Value Here you can make multi-effect (MFX) and reverb settings.
ARX-03_e.book 34 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Multi-effect settings (MFX screen) The Effects/MFX screen lets you edit the multi-effect parameters. In this screen you can make detailed settings for the multi-effect selected by ”MFX Type” (p. 34). For more about the parameters that you can edit, refer to ”Multi-effect list” (p. 42). From Main Screen F6>F4 (on the Fantom-G) 34 Parameter Value Description MFX Type 00 (THRU), 01–15 Selects the type of multi-effect.
ARX-03_e.book 35 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Multi-effect control (MFX Control Screen) If you want to use an external MIDI device to control multi-effect parameters such as the volume or delay time of the effect, you would normally need to transmit device-specific types of MIDI messages called ”system exclusive” messages. However, system exclusive messages involve complex settings, and require a larger amount of data to be transmitted.
ARX-03_e.book 36 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Reverb settings (Reverb screen) Parameter From Main Screen F6>F6 (on the Fantom-G) Value Reverb Type 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Reverb Switch OFF, ON In the Effects/Reverb screen you can specify the type of reverb and how it will sound.
ARX-03_e.book 37 ページ 2009年2月26日 Parameter Time Low Damp Freq Low Damp High Damp Freq Value 木曜日 午前9時6分 Description Parameter Value Description 0.1–6.0 sec.
ARX-03_e.book 38 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Controller Assignments (CONTROL) Here you can assign controllers to switch between Unison mode and Stack mode, or to switch between performance variations. For example, you could use a pedal to switch between Unison mode and Stack mode. Parameter Value Bend Range Down 0–12 Bender settings (Bend/Hold screen) Here you can specify bender range for each instrument. .
ARX-03_e.book 39 ページ 2009年2月26日 Parameter Hold Mode Value NORMAL, LEGATO, ACCOMP 木曜日 午前9時6分 Description Switches the mode in which the damper pedal will operate NORMAL: Operates as a conventional damper pedal. LEGATO: Sustains the currently sounding note until the next key is played. ACCOMP: Produces a sostenuto-like effect. Controller assignments for each patch (Control Assign 1 screen) Here you can assign performance controllers for individual patch. .
ARX-03_e.book 40 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Controller assignments for individual instruments (Control Assign 2 screen) Here you can assign performance controllers for individual instruments. In this screen you can assign volume and tone, vibrato, and pitch to the desired control change messages. This allows you to produce smooth change by using continuous controllers such as an expression pedal or modulation lever.
ARX-03_e.book 41 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Initializing a Patch (Utility Screen) In the Utility screen you can initialize patch. This operation lets you return the settings of the current patch to their default values. Patch Init will initialize the settings of the current patch. 1. Select the patch that you want to initialize. 2. In the Utility screen, choose Patch Init. Saving a Patch (on the Fantom-G) A patch you’ve created is temporary; it will be lost if you select a different patch.
ARX-03_e.book 42 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Multi-Effects List Multi-Effects Types There are 15 types of multi-effect. 01 02 03 FILTER (3 types) STEREO EQ ENHANCER AUTO WAH p. 43 p. 43 p. 44 04 CHORUS (1 types) HEXA-CHORUS p. 44 05 06 DYNAMICS (2 types) COMPRESSOR LIMITER p. 45 p. 45 07 08 09 10 LOFI (4 types) LOFI COMPRESS TELEPHONE PHONOGRAPH TAPE ECHO p. p. p. p.
ARX-03_e.book 43 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 01: STEREO EQ (Stereo Equalizer) 02: ENHANCER This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). Controls the overtone structure of the high frequencies, adding sparkle and brightness to the sound. fig.MFX01 L in 4-Band EQ L out fig.MFX03 L in R in 4-Band EQ High Freq High Gain # Mid1 Freq Value 200, 400 Hz -15–+15 dB 2000, 4000, 8000 Hz -15–+15 dB 200–8000 Hz Mid1 Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.
ARX-03_e.book 44 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 03: AUTO WAH 04: HEXA-CHORUS A filter that turns on and off to create a cyclical change in timbre. Uses a six-phase chorus (six layers of chorused sound) to give richness and spaciousness to the sound. fig.MFX08 L in L out fig.MFX17 L in L out Balance D Auto Wah R in Parameter Filter Type Hexa Chorus R out Value LPF, BPF Depth # 0.05– 10.
ARX-03_e.book 45 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 05: COMPRESSOR 06: LIMITER Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume. Compresses signals that exceed a specified volume level, preventing distortion from occurring. fig.MFX26 fig.
ARX-03_e.book 46 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 07: LOFI COMPRESS (Lo-Fi Compress) 08: TELEPHONE This is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes. Produces a muffled sound, similar to what it would sound like if heard over the phone. fig.MFX31 fig.
ARX-03_e.book 47 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 09: PHONOGRAPH Simulates a sound recorded on an analog record and played back on a record player. This effect also simulates the various types of noise that are typical of a record, and even the rotational irregularities of an old turntable. fig.
ARX-03_e.book 48 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 10: TAPE ECHO A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo. Mode S, M, L, S+M, S+L, M+L, S+M+L Repeat Rate # 0–127 Intensity # 0–127 Bass -15– +15 Treble -15– +15 Head S Pan Head M Pan Head L Pan L64–63R fig.
ARX-03_e.book 49 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 11: GATED REVERB This is a special type of reverb in which the reverberant sound is cut off before its natural length. fig.MFX38 L in Balance D 2-Band EQ L out Balance W Gated Reverb Balance W R in Balance D Parameter Value Type NORMAL, REVERSE Pre Delay 0.0–100.
ARX-03_e.book 50 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 12: STEREO DELAY Parameter This is a stereo delay. Feedback Mode When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: Balance D L in Delay 2-Band EQ L out Balance W Value NORMAL, CROSS Delay Left Delay Right Phase Left Phase Right 0–2000 ms, note Adjusts the time until the delay sound is heard. NORMAL, INVERT Phase of the delay sound Feedback # -98– +98 % HF Damp 200–8000 Hz, BYPASS Feedback Feedback Delay R in Balance D Balance W 2-Band EQ R out Level fig.
ARX-03_e.book 51 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 13: MODULATION DELAY Parameter Adds modulation to the delayed sound. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: fig.MFX40a Balance D L in Delay Modulation 2-Band EQ L out Modulation R in Balance D Feedback Mode Delay Left Delay Right 0–2000 ms, note Feedback # -98– +98% HF Damp 200–8000 Hz, BYPASS Balance W Feedback Feedback Delay Rate # Balance W 2-Band EQ R out When Feedback Mode is CROSS: Depth Phase Low Gain High Gain Balance # fig.
ARX-03_e.book 52 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 14: TRIPLE TAP DELAY 15: REVERSE DELAY Produces three delay sounds; center, left and right. Adds the reverse of the input sound as a delay. fig.MFX41 fig.MFX44 Balance D L in Left Tap 2-Band EQ L out L in D2 Balance W Rev.
ARX-03_e.book 53 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 About Note Some parameters (such as Rate or Delay Time) can be set in terms of a note value instead of a time value. 1/64 ( Such parameters provide a Sync SW(Sync switch) that allows you to switch between setting the parameter as a note value or as a numerical value. 1/32 ( If you want to set it as a note value, set the Sync SW to ON.
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ARX-03_e.book 55 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Index B G LIMITER ............................................................................... LOFI COMPRESS ................................................................. MODULATION DELAY ......................................................... PHONOGRAPH .................................................................. REVERSE DELAY .................................................................. STEREO DELAY .......................................
ARX-03_e.book 56 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 Routing screen ........................................................................... 33 S Section ............................................................................... 20, Section Style screen ................................................................... Selecting an instrument ............................................................... Solo .........................................................................................
ARX-03_e.book 57 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
ARX-03_e.book 58 ページ 2009年2月26日 木曜日 午前9時6分 For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : ARX-03 Expansion Board Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890 3700 For C.A. US (Proposition 65) WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.
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ARX-03_e.book 61 ページ 2009年2月26日 Information AFRICA ASIA CHINA Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-418-5531 Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. 5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai 200090, CHINA TEL: (021) 5580-0800 REUNION Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE) 10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili Chaoyang District Beijing 100011 CHINA TEL: (010) 6426-5050 SOUTH AFRICA T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd.
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