Roland D Station Bedienungsanleitung

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in music, anything is possible.

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Part No: MAN-DST-UK

Vers. 1.1

▲User Manual

d-station

drum synthesizer

D-STATION

in music, anything is possible.

Introduction Section 1

Front Panel Controls 2

Rear Panel Connections 3

Connections & Setting up 4

Applications - Basic 5

Applications - Advanced 6

Master Volume Section 7

Data Entry / Program Section 8

Keypad 8

Audition - Auto Trigger Button 9

Mode Button - Program Change 10

Midi TX & RX Channels 11

Selecting Utility Mode 11

Saving System Exclusive Data Dumps 11

Loading System Exclusive Data Dumps 12

Editing & Writing Programs 13

Compare Function 14

Voice Architecture / ASM 15

TR808 & TR909 Notes 16

Bass Drum Section 18

Snare Drum Section 20

Tom Toms Section 22

Rimshot / Handclap / Cowbell Section 24

Hi Hat Section 25

Cymbals Section 26

Congas / Maracas / Claves Section 28

Utility Mode 30

Operation 30

Drum Select 31

Front Cut 32

Controller / Velocity 33

Note Off Recognition 35

General MIDI Setup 36

Output Set 37

Assign Bank 39

Distortion 40

Factory Demo 40

Din Sync Output 41

Controller Map 42

Factory Program List 44

Factory Demo Guide 45

MIDI Implementation 46

MIDI Precussion Map 47

Troubleshooting Guide 48

Specification 49

Table of

Contents

* TR808 & TR909 are trademarks of Roland Corporation, Japan

Thank you for buying the Novation D Station Rack drum synthesizer. The module you have

purchased is ideal for producing the kind of classic synthesized drum sounds which have

returned to popularity in recent years in various styles of dance music.

The two most popular drum machines which originally produced these sounds - Roland’s TR808 & TR909* - are no longer

manufactured and as a result, second-hand units are now changing hands for far more than their original selling prices (and

indeed the selling price of the D Station). The D Station will allow you to produce these sounds with stunning realism and

‘tweak’ their parameters using the original analogue synthesis techniques, unlike sampling or PCM playback which ‘freezes’

the sound and makes it extremely difficult to edit. Additionally the D Station is programmable so once you have adjusted

the sounds to your taste you can store them in complete ‘kits’. You have the recall of digital memories but with the life and

warmth that only original analogue sounds have. To get you started 25 Factory kits have been provided and there are 15

User Programs which you can use to store your own kits, once you become familiar with the editing parameters. The D

Station features stereo left/right and 6 individual assignable audio outputs so you can process your drum sounds individual-

ly through your mixer EQ and external effects.

The D Station is triggered via MIDI, allowing you to program your drums on your favourite MIDI sequencer (hardware or

software). The TR808 and TR909 kits can be accessed simultaneously allowing any combination of drum sounds to be

played as a ‘Kit’. MIDI Controllers are transmitted when any drumsound editing knob is adjusted in real-time and these too

can be recorded on a MIDI sequencer and reproduced from sequencer playback. For those who have vintage equipment

supporting Roland DIN Sync the D Station uses the incoming MIDI Clock to generate the original Roland DIN Sync 5v out-

put trigger for external devices. Welcome to a percussive “Analogue for the 90s”.

* TR808 & TR909 are trademarks of Roland Corporation, Japan

Introduction

Section

Front Panel

Controls

12 3456789

1 Master Volume Section

This section contains the Master Volume control, Drum Kit select buttons,

Headphone output socket and the Program write switch.

2 Data Entry/Program Section

This section contains the 12 Data Entry buttons, Display and Menu LED’s,

Audition/AutoTrigger and Mode select buttons.

3 Bass Drum Section

This section contains the Bass Drum Level, Tune, Attack/Tone, and Decay

controls.

4 Snare Drum Section

This section contains the Snare Drum Level, Tune, Tone, and Snappy controls.

5 Tom Toms Section

This section contains the Tom Toms Drum Level, Tune, Decay and Select

controls.

6 Rim Shot /HandClap Section

This section contains the Rim Shot and HandClap Level, Tune and Select

controls.

7 Hi Hat Section

This section contains the Hi Hat Level, Tune, Decay and Select controls.

8 Cymbals Section

This section contains the Cymbals Level, Tune/Tone, Decay and Select

controls.

9 Congas/Maracas/Claves Section

This section contains the TR808’s Congas/Maracas/Claves Level, Tune, Select

and Conga Select controls.

Rear Panel

Connections

1 DIN Sync. Out

This connector is used to control the Tempo/Start-Stop of classic analogue

drum machines or synthesisers from the MIDI Clock.

2 Individual Outputs

The six connectors in this section are used to separate a drum sound(s) from

the main stereo left/Right outputs. The sounds(s) can then be equalised or

processed individually.

3 Master Output

The two connectors deliver a stereo line level output signal for connection to a

mixing desk or amplifier.

4 MIDI

IN - This connector is used to receive MIDI Data from an external device.

OUT - This connector is used to Transmit MIDI Data to an external device.

THRU - This connector re-transmits MIDI Data received by the MIDI IN socket

to an external device.

5 9V DC INPUT

Connect the output plug of the AC Adapter supplied ( PSU-4 ) with the

DrumStation to this socket.

1 2 3 4 5

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PSU-6

Power Supply

Connect the ‘Master output’ sockets of the D Station Rack to a suitable amplifier or mixing desk’s stereo inputs and set the

‘Volume’ control on the front panel to a reasonably high output level (9-10). This will maintain a good signal to noise ratio.

Make sure that the input volume setting on your amplifier or mixer is initially set to zero. Connect the MIDI Out from your

master keyboard or sequencer to the MIDI In on the D Station Rack and check that the ‘Write’ switch is in the ‘Protect’ posi-

tion. Now, connect the power supply ( Novation PSU-4 ) to the socket marked ‘Power In 9VDC’ and plug into a suitable AC

power outlet. Switch on the power to the D Station and the display should now illuminate showing the last selected program

number. Now switch on your amplifier and adjust the volume accordingly. You can now use your master keyboard or

sequencer to play the drum sounds of the currently selected program ( the D Station Rack is initially set at the factory to

receive on MIDI channel 10). To listen to all 25 factory presets, first make sure the ‘Program’ LED is on ( if not, use the

‘Mode’ button to re-select ) and then use the ‘Data Entry’ keypad to call up sounds ‘00’ to ‘24’. See page 44 for factory pro-

gram information. You can also use the ‘Audition’ button on the front panel to trigger the sounds.

Connections

& Setting up

Mixer/Amplifier Audio Inputs MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN

BASIC SETUP

Mixer/Amplifier Computer/Sequencer Master Keyboard/Module

On page 4 is a diagram of the basic way to set up the DrumStation Rack. Normally the

setup should be as follows: If the Master Keyboard is a “Workstation” i.e. it has a

Synthesiser built in, turn “Local Off” or the equivalent in its MIDI setup. ( Refer to the manu-

facturers Owners Manual for details on how to do this. ) Turn the Computer

Software/Sequencer’s “Soft Thru” (or sometimes called “Echo Back”) to the “ON” or “Enabled” position. Now when selecting

a “Track” in the Computer Software/Sequencer that is assigned to the MIDI RX channel of the Drumstation, (Refer: Page

11) playing the keyboard should play the Drumstation through the Headphones/Monitors. Similarly “Tracks” in the Computer

Software/Sequencer that are assigned to the MIDI channel(s) of the “Workstation” should make it produce sound. If not

please refer to the Keyboard & Computer Software/Sequencer manufacturers Owners Manuals for details on how to do

this.

Note:This setup does not allow the recording of knob movements on the Computer Software/Sequencer. This is because

the MIDI output of the DrumStation is not connected to the input of the Sequencer/Computer. To record Knob movements in

realtime refer Advanced Setup on page 6.

Note: If there are additional Keyboards/Modules connected via MIDI as shown, this diagram does not include audio for the

Keyboard/Module. The audio outputs of these devices must also be connected to the mixer.

Applications

Basic

This is the advanced way to setup the DrumStation and utilises all of the rear panel features. This setup allows realtime

recording of knob movements onto the Computer Software/Sequencer as both the MIDI output of the keyboard and the

MIDI output of the DrumStation are merged with an external (not supplied) MIDI Merge box. If the Master Keyboard is a

“Workstation” i.e. it has a Synthesiser built in, turn “Local Off” or the equivalent in its MIDI setup. ( Refer to the manufactur-

ers Owners Manual for details on how to do this. ) Turn the Computer Software/Sequencer’s “Soft Thru” (or sometimes

called “Echo Back”) to the “ON” or “Enabled” position. Now when selecting a “Track” in the Computer Software/Sequencer

that is assigned to the MIDI RX channel of the Drumstation, (Refer: Page 11) playing the keyboard should play the

Drumstation through the Headphones/Monitors. Similarly “Tracks” in the Computer Software/Sequencer that are assigned to

the MIDI channel(s) of the “Workstation” should make it produce sound. If not please refer to the Keyboard & Computer

Software/Sequencer manufacturers Owners Manuals for details on how to do this. When using the DIN Sync feature ensure

that your sequencer is transmitting MIDI Clock. If is is not this function will not work.

Applications

Advanced

Vintage Equipment DIN Sync Input Mixer/Amplifier Audio Inputs MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MERGE

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PSU-6

Power Supply

ADVANCED SETUP

Mixer/Amplifier Computer/Sequencer Master Keyboard/Module

Volume - Rotary

This knob adjusts the overall output volume of the D Station on both the Main L/R and

Headphone outputs. The volume of a drum sound can be set individually using the ‘Level’

controls in each section.

NOTE: This control can be overidden by MIDI Volume data. If a MIDI Volume of ‘0’ has been

received by the D Station, no output will be heard regardless of the position of this knob. To

reset the volume either transmit the relevant MIDI Volume level or move the Volume knob -

this automatically overides the MIDI setting.

Drum Kit - Buttons

Here you select which drum kit (TR808 or TR909) will be edited when using the front panel

controls or any of the Utility functions. Each ‘Progam’ has TR808 & TR909 sounds - see

‘Function 5 - General MIDI Setup’ on page 36.

Write - Switch

This switch protects your programs from accidental erasure. During normal operation it should be left in it’s ‘Protect’ position

however, when you have edited or created a new program that you want to save, moving it to the ‘Enable’ position will

allow you to “write” over an existing program - see “Writing a Program Into Memory” on page 13.

Headphone - Socket

Use this 1/4 jack socket to monitor the output of your D Station Rack via headphones. This output will drive any type of

headphones.

Master Volume

Section

This is where you select the programs on the D Station Rack, set the MIDI transmit

and receive channels, set the various utility functions and store newly edited pro-

grams.

NOTE: When editing a program, the current position of a knob or

switch will probably be totally different to that of the program selected,

so when you turn a rotary control more than a few degrees or move a

switch expect the sound parameter to “jump” to the new value.

Data Entry Keypad - Buttons

The 12 buttons of the calculator style ‘Data Entry’ keypad are used to

call up and set the various operating parameters of each ‘Mode’. You

can use two methods to enter a number :

1. DIGIT INPUT - using the buttons 0 to 9.

NOTE: this must always be a two digit entry, for example :

Selecting program sound 8 —— press the ‘0’ and ‘8’ buttons - display reads ‘08’.

Selecting program sound 17 —- press the ‘1’ and ‘7’ buttons - display reads ‘17’.

2. INCREMENT/DECREMENT - using the ‘-’ and ‘+’ buttons.

Press the ‘+’ button to move up to the next program or value.

Press the ‘-’ button to move down to the next program or value.

These buttons can also be used to ‘scroll’ through values by pressing and holding down until the desired value is reached.

Data Entry/Program

Keypad

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