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A-70
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Expandable C0ntroller
Layering Sounds
It’s a Fact…
The A-70 is an expandable keyboard controller that
offers extensive MIDI control combined with simple,
one-touch operation. Here are a few of the features:
Use the following procedure to layer two sounds:
1. Under ZONE, press INT A so it’s lit.
2. Under DESTINATIONS, press INT so it’s lit.
3. Under PARAMETER SELECT, press PATCH.
4. Cursor left to select the first number, which
corresponds to Zone A.
5. Use the INC/DEC buttons to select the desired
sound.
6. Under ZONE, press INT B so it’s lit.
7. Cursor right to select the next number, which
corresponds to Zone B.
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76-note partially weighted keyboard with
aftertouch
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4 independent MIDI outputs and 8 zones allow
control of up to 64 channels
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64 programmable performances
15 assignable controllers (sliders, buttons,
pedals)
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External sequencer control (Tempo, Start, Stop,
Reset, Song Select)
8. Use the INC/DEC buttons to select the desired
sound.
Expandable with the VE-RD1,VE-GS1 or the
VE-JV1 Voice Expansion Boards
Displays patch names with a built-in database
containing preset patch lists for many sound
sources as well as 4 user-definable patch lists
Setting Up a Split
Use the following procedure to create a split on the
A-70:
1. Assign a Tone to Zones A and B as described in
the previous section.
2. Under DESTINATIONS, press INT so it’s lit.
3. Under PARAMETER SELECT, press KEY
RANGE.
Initializing
Use this procedure to restore the factory settings:
1. Hold MANUAL and turn the power on.
2. Press ENTER.
4. Cursor up to Key Range Lower.
5. Cursor left to select the first number, which
corresponds to Zone A.
Selecting a Performance
Use the following procedure to select a performance:
6. Hold ENTER, and press C3 on the keyboard.
7. Cursor down to Key Range Upper.
8. Cursor right to select the second number, which
corresponds to Zone B.
9. Hold ENTER and press C#3 on the keyboard.
Zone A should now play above C3 and Zone B
should play below.
1. Make sure that the EDIT button and the INT and
EXT buttons are not lit.
2. Use the INC/DEC buttons, or type a number (01-
64) on the 10 Key Pad and press ENTER to
select a performance.
Selecting a V-EXP Tone
Use the following procedure to select a tone from a
Roland Voice Expansion Board that has been
installed in the A-70:
1. Under ZONE, Press INT A so it’s lit.
2. Under DESTINATIONS, Press INT so it’s lit.
3. Under PARAMETER SELECT, press PATCH.
4. Use the INC/DEC buttons to select the desired
patch.
Controlling an External Sequencer
1. Set the external sequencer to MIDI sync.
2. Press TEMPO and use the SONG SELECT
LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select a song on the
external sequencer.
3. Use the DATA ENTRY slider to adjust the tempo
of your sequencer.
4. Press START to start the song.
5. Press RESET to return to the beginning of the
song.
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