Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the MIDI keyboard controller PC-50.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”
(OWNER’S MANUAL pp. 2–4). These sections provide
important information concerning the proper operation of
the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have
gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new
unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient
reference.
Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
The
symbol alerts the user to important instructions
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
The
symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
* 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.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
001
008b
•
Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
•
Use only the specified AC adaptor, and make sure
the line voltage at the installation matches the
input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body.
Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or
be designed for a different voltage, so their use
could result in damage, malfunction, or electric
shock.
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002c
•
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its
AC adaptor.
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003
•
Do not attempt to repair the unit, 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.
011
•
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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012c
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•
Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page when:
004
•
Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has
been damaged; or
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or
are
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Humid; or are
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
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007
•
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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013
•
In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of
following all the rules essential for the safe
operation of the unit.
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009
•
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage
the cord, producing severed elements and short
circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!
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014
•
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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2
015
107d
•
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when using extension
cords—the total power used by all devices you
have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must
never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for
the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the
insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually
melt through.
•
Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output
plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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108b
•
Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor
and all cords coming from external devices.
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109b
•
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.
016
•
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page.
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110b
•
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the
outlet.
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019
•
Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken
apart, or thrown into fire or water.
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111: Selection
•
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak
and cause damage or injury. In the interest of
safety, please read and observe the following
precautions.
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023
•
DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system components
may result.
1
2
• Carefully follow the installation instructions for
batteries, and make sure you observe the correct
polarity.
• Avoid using new batteries together with used
ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types
of batteries.
101b
3
5
•
The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to
remain unused for an extended period of time.
their location or position does not interfere with
their proper ventilation.
• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth
or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the
discharge from the battery compartment. Then
install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of
the skin, make sure that none of the battery
discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise
the utmost caution so that none of the discharge
gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the
affected area with running water if any of the
discharge has entered the eyes.
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102d
•
Always grasp only the output plug or the body of
the AC adaptor when plugging into, or
unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.
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103b
•
At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC
adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe
all dust and other accumulations away from its
prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the
power outlet whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power plug and
the power outlet can result in poor insulation and
lead to fire.
6
• Never keep batteries together with metallic
objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,
hairpins, etc.
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112
•
Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance
with whatever regulations for their safe disposal
that may be observed in the region in which you
live.
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104
•
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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106
•
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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Important Notes
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2-3, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
Placement
301
352a
•
Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by
an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a
motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power
supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical
outlet.
•
This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
352b
•
Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi-
ating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience
such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices
so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch
them off.
302
354a
•
The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause
for concern.
•
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
303a
•
The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s
355b
power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to
use batteries, please use the alkaline type.
•
When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation
has completely evaporated.
304a
•
When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the
power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you
may have connected. This way, you can prevent
malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
307
•
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
358
•
Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This
can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to
produce sound.
Maintenance
401a
401a
•
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild,
non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the
unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
402
•
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or defor-
mation.
Repairs and Data
452
•
Please be aware that all data contained in the unit's
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.
Important data should always be written down on paper.
During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data.
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to
memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be
possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.
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Additional Precautions
551
•
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against
the risk of losing important data, we recommend that you
periodically write down important data you have stored in
the unit's memory on paper.
552
•
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has
been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.
553
•
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
556
•
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal
elements.
558b
•
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels (especially when it is late at
night).
559a
•
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
561
•
Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold
separately). By connecting any other expression pedals,
you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
Handling CD-ROMs
801
•
Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM
discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean
using a commercially available CD cleaner.
204
204
*
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Mi-
crosoft Corporation.
206e
*
The screen shots in this document are used in compliance
with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.
206j
*
Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows®
operating system.”
207
*
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
209
*
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
213
*
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
220
*
All product names mentioned in this document are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
231
*
OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.
232
*
FreeMIDI is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.
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Names of things and what they do ..............................................10
Panel ..........................................................................................................................................10
Side Panel..................................................................................................................................11
Inserting batteries ....................................................................................................................12
Installing the driver.................................................................................................................14
Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination............................................24
Mac OS X users ........................................................................................................................27
Setting the driver................................................................................................................................ 28
Mac OS 9 users.........................................................................................................................30
Setting the PC-50 to OS 9 mode ....................................................................................................... 30
Setting the driver................................................................................................................................ 32
MIDI flow ............................................................................................................................................ 39
When using a MIDI connection—Transmitting MIDI messages to an external MIDI sound module, etc. ...40
Basic connections................................................................................................................................ 40
MIDI flow ............................................................................................................................................ 40
6
How to switch modes .............................................................................................................41
PLAY mode......................................................................................................................................... 41
Play ............................................................................................................................................43
Features Useful When Playing......................................................................................................... 44
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel......................................................................................45
Stopping playback—Transmitting a stop message....................................................................... 52
Transmitting messages to an external MIDI sound module.............................................54
Transmitting a mono mode on message......................................................................................... 55
Transmitting a portamento on message ......................................................................................... 56
Transmitting a portamento off message......................................................................................... 57
Transmitting a GM2 system on message........................................................................................ 58
Transmitting the value of a specific parameter...................................................................60
Set the system settings ............................................................................................................61
VELOCITY CURVE............................................................................................................................ 63
KEY VELOCITY ................................................................................................................................. 64
MIDI I/F MODE................................................................................................................................. 65
FACTORY RESET .............................................................................................................................. 68
Set the ADVANCED DRIVER ...............................................................................................69
Problems related to the USB driver.......................................................................................72
Problems when using the PC-50............................................................................................77
MIDI implementation......................................................................79
Main specifications........................................................................83
INDEX..............................................................................................84
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Contents of the package
The PC-50 includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all
items are included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the PC-50.
● MIDI Keyboard Controller
PC-50
fig.PC-50-all
● USB cable
Use this to connect the USB connector of your computer with the USB connector of the
PC-50. For details on connections and driver installation, refer to Setup. (Windows➝p. 14/
Macintosh➝p. 27)
* Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement due to loss or damage, please
contact a “EDIROL/Roland Service Center” listed in the “Information” section at the end of this
manual.
● CD-ROM
This contains drivers for use with the PC-50.
● Owner’s Manual
This is the manual you are reading. Please keep it on hand for reference.
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Quick page reference table
p. 78
Before you begin
Names of things and what they do
Driver Installation
Input/output device settings
Basic connections and MIDI flow
System settings
p. 10
p. 14, p. 27
p. 36
p. 38
p. 61
p. 41
p. 43
p. 44
p. 44
p. 44
p. 44
p. 44
p. 44
p. 45
p. 46
p. 47
p. 49
Using the MIDI functionality Explanation of the PC-50’s operating modes
Play
Features Useful When Playing
Modulation
Hold
Expression
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel
p. 51
p. 52
Transmitting a portamento on message
Transmitting a portamento off message
Transmitting a GM2 system on message
Transmitting a reset message
Transmitting the value of a specific parameter
F8 CLOCK
VELOCITY CURVE
KEY VELOCITY
MIDI I/F MODE
VALUE ENCODER
p. 54
p. 54
p. 55
p. 56
p. 57
p. 58
p. 59
p. 60
p. 62
p. 63
p. 64
p. 65
p. 66
p. 68
p. 69
p. 72
p. 77
Making system settings
FACTORY RESET
ADVANCED DRIVER
Problems related to the USB driver
Problems when using the PC-50
Trouble Shooting
9
Names of things and what they do
Panel
fig.panelA_60
2
1
1
Display
Indicates the current status and various
other information.
Operating a controller will cause
Number its current value to appear in the
display for a time.
Lights if the PC-50 is connected to
USB
This will blink when MIDI mes-
sages are transmitted via USB or
MIDI OUT.
DATA
OUT
This will blink in UTILITY mode
(p. 42).
UTILITY
5
3
4
2
VALUE Encoder Knob
Use this knob to specify the MIDI transmit
channel or the program change number.
In CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), this knob
controls the parameter you specify (p. 60).
Turning the encoder specifies the value.
6
*
If you do not operate or play the PC-50 for a certain length of
3
OCTAVE -/+ Button
Press [OCTAVE -/+] button to shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down in steps of an octave.
When not in PLAY mode (p. 41), use these buttons to return to confirm setting item (the [ENTER]
button) or to cancel the setting and return to PLAY mode (the [CANCEL] button).
4
5
6
MIDI CH Button
Specifies the transmission channel (Current channel (p. 45)) for the keyboard and bender.
In CONTROLLER mode (p. 50) this transmits a Start message (FAh).
PGM CHANGE Button
Transmits program change messages on the current channel.
In CONTROLLER mode (p. 50) this transmits a Stop message (FCh).
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
This lever can be used to modify the pitch or apply vibrato.
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Names of things and what they do
Side Panel
fig.rear_50
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 14
7
8
AC Adaptor Jack
Connect the AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately) to this jack. Insert the plug firmly so it won’t get
unplugged accidentally.
Power Switch
Power-on status when using the AC adaptor or batteries
DC
* If the AC adaptor is connected and batteries are inserted, the power supplied by the AC adap-
tor is used. If you disconnect the AC adaptor, the power supplied by the batteries is used.
Power is off
OFF
Power on using a USB cable (when not using the AC adaptor)
* USB(=BUS power) can be used when the PC-50 is connected to your computer via a USB cable.
In this case, the power will be supplied from your computer via the USB cable. To use the PC-
50 with bus power, set the power switch to USB.
USB
* For some computers, the PC-50 may not operate if bus power is used. In this case, use the AC
adaptor (sold separately) or batteries.
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USB Connector
Use this when connecting the PC-50 to your computer via a USB cable.
Hold Jack
10
11
12
13
Connect a pedal switch to this jack and use it as a hold pedal.
Expression Jack
Connect an expression pedal to this jack and use it to control tone or volume in real time.
MIDI OUT Connector
ADVANCED DRIVER Switch
This switches the driver operation mode. Normally, you will leave this ON.
In MAC OS X, you can also use the PC-50 with the ADVANCED DRIVER switch OFF.
(➝Set the ADVANCED DRIVER (p. 69))
Security Slot(
)
14
11
Names of things and what they do
Inserting batteries
1
Make sure that the power switch is turned off.
2
Remove the battery cover located on the rear panel of the PC-50.
* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the
four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient
the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.
* When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.
3
4
Insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure to observe the correct polarity
(+/-).
* Use alkaline batteries.
* Do not mix new batteries with partially used batteries, and do not mix batteries of differing types.
Close the battery cover.
When the batteries run low, the display will indicate “Lo.” When this message appears, replace the
batteries as soon as possible.
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Setup
and make the necessary settings.
Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows).............................. (p. 14)
Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ........................... (p. 27)
What is a driver?
A “driver” is software that transfers data between the PC-50 and application software running on
your computer, when your computer and the PC-50 are connected by a USB cable. The driver
sends data from your application to the PC-50, and from the PC-50 to your application.
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Getting Connected and Installing
Drivers (Windows)
Installing the driver
The installation procedure will differ depending on your system.
Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use.
• Windows XP users................................................................... (p. 14)
• Windows 2000 users ................................................................ (p. 19)
• Windows Me/98 users............................................................ (p. 23)
Windows XP users
You must log on using a
user name with an
1
2
administrative account
type (e.g., Administrator).
For details on user
accounts, please consult
the system administrator
of your computer.
Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if
used).
Open the System Properties dialog box.
1. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control
Panel.
2. In “Pick a category,” click “Performance and Maintenance.”
Depending on how your
system is set up, the
System icon may be
3. In “or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the System icon.
displayed directly in the
Control Panel (the Classic
view). In this case, double-
click the System icon.
fig.2-1_30
3
Click the Hardware tab, and then
click [Driver Signing].
Open the Driver Signing Options
dialog box.
What you actually see on
your computer screen may
be different, depending on
your computing
environment and the
operating system you’re
using.
action do you want
setting after you have
installed the driver.
(➔If you changed “What
action do you want
Windows to take?” (p.
17))
4
Make sure that “What action do you want Windows to take?” is set to
“Ignore.”
If it is set to “Ignore,” simply click [OK].
If it is not set to “Ignore,” make a note of the current setting (“Warn” or
“Block”). Then change the setting to “Ignore” and click [OK].
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)
5
6
Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box.
Exit all currently running software.
Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar
software, be sure to exit it as well.
7
8
Prepare the CD-ROM.
If the screen indicates
“Windows can perform
the same action each
time you insert a disk or
connect a device with
this kind of file,” click
[Cancel].
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Click the Windows start button. From the menu that appears, select
“Run...”
The “Run...” dialog box will appear.
fig.2-3_45
9
Specify the name of the file you
want to execute.
To check the drive name
Click the Start button, and
choose My Computer from
the menu that appears. In
the window that appears,
check the drive name of
the CD-ROM drive
Enter the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK].
(drive name): \Driver\XP2k\SETUPINF.EXE
* In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as “D:.” The drive
name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-
ROM drive.
into which you inserted
the CD-ROM in step 7.
The drive name is the (D:)
or (E:) displayed by the
CD-ROM drive.
The SetupInf dialog box will appear.
You are now ready to install the driver.
10
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.
11
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
Once the connections have
been completed, turn on
power to your various
devices in the order
specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong
order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or
damage to speakers and
other devices.
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)
12
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.
This unit is equipped with
a protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds)
after power up is required
before the unit will operate
normally.
Near the task bar, your computer will indicate “Found New Hardware.”
Please wait.
13
The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.
Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced),” and click
[Next].
fig.2-7_40
If the Found New
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Hardware Wizard asks
you whether you want to
connect to Windows
Update, choose “No” and
then click [Next].
The screen will indicate
“Please choose your search
and installation options.”
Select “Don’t search. I will
choose the driver to install,”
and click [Next].
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Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL PC-50,” and click
[Next].
Driver installation will begin.
If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” (Step 4) (p. 14)setting was not set to “Ignore,” a
“Hardware Installation” dialog box will appear.
A dialog box with a “!” symbol will appear.
1. Click [Continue Anyway].
2. Continue the installation.
1. Click [OK].
2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].
3. Return to step 1 (p. 14) and re-install the driver from the beginning of the procedure.
16
The Insert Disk dialog box will appear.
The Insert Disk dialog
Click [OK].
may not appear. In that
case, proceed to the next
17
The Files Needed dialog box will appear.
Input the following into the “Copy files from” field, and click [OK].
(drive name):\Driver\XP2k.
step.
Specify the drive name of
your CD-ROM drive.
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)
If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” (Step 4) (p. 14)setting was not set to “Ignore,” a
“Hardware Installation” dialog box will appear.
A dialog box with a “!” symbol will appear.
1. Click [Continue Anyway].
2. Continue the installation.
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The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”
Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL PC-50,” click [Finish].
Wait until “Found New Hardware” appears near the taskbar.
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When driver installation has been completed, the System Settings Change
dialog box will appear.
If the System Settings
Change dialog box does
not appear, restart
Windows from the Start
menu.
Click [Yes]. Windows will restart automatically.
■
If you changed “What action do you want Windows to take?”
If you changed the Driver Signing Options (p. 14), restore the original
setting after Windows restarts.
1. Log on to Windows using the user name of an administrative account
(e.g., Administrator).
2. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu that appears, select
Control Panel.
3. In “Pick a category,” click “Performance and Maintenance.”
4. In “or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the System icon. The System
Properties dialog box will appear.
Depending on how your
system is set up, the
5. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. The Driver
Signing Options dialog box will appear.
System icon may be
displayed directly in the
Control Panel (classic
view). In this case, double-
click the System icon.
6. Return the What action do you want Windows to take? setting to the
original setting (either “Warn” or “Block”), and click [OK].
7. Click [OK]. The System properties dialog box will close.
This completes installation of the driver.
Next, we recommend that you give priority to background services on your computer, so MIDI
processing will be as smooth as possible. (➔“Giving priority to background services” (p. 18))
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■ Giving priority to background services
In Windows XP, make settings to give priority to background services. To
ensure that MIDI processing occurs smoothly, use the following procedure to
make settings.
1
Open the System Properties dialog box.
1. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control
Panel.
2. In “Pick a category,” click “Performance and Maintenance.”
3. In “or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the System icon.
Depending on how your
system is set up, the
2
Click the Advanced tab.
System icon may be
displayed directly in the
Control Panel (the Classic
view). In this case, double-
click the System icon.
3
At the right of the Performance field, click [Settings].
The Performance Options dialog box will appear.
4
Click the Advanced tab.
fig.2-30a
5
In the Processor Scheduling field,
select “Background services,” and
click [OK].
6
In the System Properties dialog box, click [OK].
The System Properties dialog box will close.
Next, make device settings.
(➔“Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination” (p. 24))
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)
Windows 2000 users
1
Log on to Windows as a
user with administrative
privileges (such as
Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if
used).
2
Administrator).
Open the System Properties dialog box.
1. Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select
Settings | Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
fig.05-2_30
3
Click the Hardware tab, and then
click [Driver Signing].
The Driver Signing Options
dialog box will appear.
4
previous setting after you
have installed the driver.
(→“If you changed “File
signature verification””
(p. 21))
Make sure that “File signature verification” is set to “Ignore.”
If it is set to “Ignore,” simply click [OK].
If it is not set to “Ignore,” make a note of the current setting (“Warn” or
“Block”). Then change the setting to “Ignore” and click [OK].
5
6
Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box.
Exit all currently running software.
Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar
software, be sure to exit it as well.
7
8
Prepare the CD-ROM.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Click the Windows Start menu. From the menu that appears, select “Run...”
The “Run...” dialog box will appear.
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fig.05-5_40
9
In the dialog box that appears,
input the following into the
“Open” field, and click [OK].
To check the drive name
In the Windows desktop,
double-click the My
Computer icon. In the
window that appears,
check the drive name of
the CD-ROM drive into
which you inserted the
CD-ROM in step7.
(drive name):\Driver\XP2k\SETUPINF.EXE
The drive name is the (D:)
or (E:) displayed by the
* In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as “D:.” The drive
name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-
ROM drive.
CD-ROM drive
.
The SetupInf dialog box will appear.
You are now ready to install the driver.
10
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.
Once the connections have
been completed, turn on
power to your various
devices in the order
11
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.
specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong
order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or
damage to speakers and
other devices.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
12
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.
Near the task bar, your computer will indicate “Found New Hardware.”
Please wait.
This unit is equipped with
a protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds)
after power up is required
before the unit will operate
normally.
If the “File signature verification” (Step 4) (p. 19) setting was not set to
“Ignore,” a “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box will appear.
If “File signature verification” is set to “Warn”
1. Click [Yes].
2. Continue the installation.
1. Click [OK].
2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].
3. Return to step 1 (p. 19) and re-install the driver from the beginning
of the procedure.
13
The Insert Disk dialog box will appear.
If the Insert Disk dialog
box does not appear,
Click [OK].
proceed to the next step.
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)
14
The Files Needed dialog box will appear.
(drive name): \Driver\XP2K
Specify the drive name of
your CD-ROM drive.
If the “File signature verification” (Step 4) (p. 19) setting was not set to “Ignore,” a “Digital Signature
Not Found” dialog box will appear.
1. Click [Yes].
2. Continue the installation.
15
The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”
Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL PC-50,” click [Finish].
16
If the System Settings
Change dialog box does
not appear, restart
Windows from the Start
menu.
The System Settings Change dialog box may appear.
Click [Yes]. Windows will restart automatically.
■
If you changed “File signature verification”
If you changed the “File signature verification” (p. 19) setting, restore the original setting after
Windows restarts.
1. After Windows restarts, log in to Windows as a user with administrative privileges, (such as
Administrator).
2. In the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and from the menu that appears,
select Properties. The System Properties dialog box will appear.
3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. The Driver Signing Options dialog
box will appear.
4. Return the “File signature verification” setting to the original setting (either “Warn” or
“Block”), and click [OK].
5. Click [OK]. The System Properties dialog box will close.
This completes installation of the driver.
Next, we recommend that you give priority to background services on your computer, so MIDI
processing will be as smooth as possible.(➔Giving priority to background services (p. 22))
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)
■ Giving priority to background services
In Windows 2000, make settings to give priority to background services.
To ensure that MIDI processing occurs smoothly, use the following
procedure to make settings.
1
Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select
Settings | Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
2
Click the Advanced tab.
3
At the right of the Performance field, click [Performance Options].
The Performance Options dialog box will appear.
fig.back2000
4
In the Application response
field, choose “Background
services” and click [OK].
5
Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box.
Next, make device settings.
(➔“Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination” (p. 24))
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)
Windows Me/98 users
1
With the PC-50 disconnected, start up Windows.
Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).
2
Exit all currently running software.
Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar
software, be sure to exit it as well.
3
4
Prepare the CD-ROM.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Click the Windows Start menu. From the menu that appears, select Run....
To check the drive name
In the Windows desktop,
double-click the My
The “Run...” dialog box will appear.
fig.05-13
5
In the dialog box that appears,
input the following into the
“Open” field, and click [OK].
Computer icon. In the
window that appears,
check the drive name of
the CD-ROM drive into
which you inserted the
CD-ROM in step3.
The drive name is the (D:)
or (E:) displayed by the
(drive name): \Driver\Me98\SETUPINF.EXE
CD-ROM drive
.
* In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as “D:.” The drive
name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-
ROM drive.
Once the connections have
been completed, turn on
power to your various
devices in the order
The SetupInf dialog box will appear.
You are now ready to install the driver.
6
7
specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong
order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or
damage to speakers and
other devices.
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
This unit is equipped with
a protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds)
after power up is required
before the unit will operate
normally.
8
9
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.
In the SetupInf dialog box, click [OK].
Next, make device settings.
(➔“Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination” (p. 24))
If a message recommends
that you restart Windows,
restart Windows as
directed.
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Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination
Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the
PC-50. For details on connections, refer to “Basic connections and MIDI
flow” (p. 38).
1
Open Control Panel.
Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu that appears, select
Control Panel.
2
Depending on how your
Open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box.
system is set up, the
In “Pick a category” click “Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices.” Next, in
Sounds and Audio
“or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the sounds and Audio Devices icon.
Devices icon may be
displayed directly in the
Control Panel (the Classic
view). In this case, double-
click the Sounds and
Audio Devices icon.
3
Click the Audio tab.
fig.XP-E
4
For MIDI music playback, click the ▼
located at the right of [Default
device], and select the MIDI device
from the list that appears.
Select the appropriate
MIDI device for your
system. You do not
If you want to use Media Player to play
a sound module connected to the PC-
50’s MIDI OUT connector, select
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.
necessarily have to select
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.
For details on the PC-50’s
output devices, refer
to“Input / output
5
Close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box.
devices” (p. 36).
Click [OK] to complete the settings.
This completes settings for using the PC-50 with an software that uses the standard Windows device
settings, such as Media Player.
For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)
Windows 2000 / Me users
Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the
PC-50. For details on connections, refer to “Basic connections and MIDI
flow” (p. 38).
1
2
3
Open Control Panel.
Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select
Settings | Control Panel.
If the Sound and
Open the Sounds and Multimedia Properties.
Multimedia icon is not
displayed, click “Show all
control panel options” in
the frame at the left.
In Control Panel, double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon to open the
Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box.
Click the AUDIO tab.
fig.2K-E
4
For MIDI music playback, click the ▼
located at the right of [Preferred
device], and select the MIDI device
from the list that appears.
Select the appropriate
MIDI device for your
system. You do not
necessarily have to select
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.
If you want to use Media Player to play
a sound module connected to the PC-
50’s MIDI OUT connector, select
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.
For details on the PC-50’s
output devices, refer to
“Input / output devices”
(p. 36).
5
Close the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box.
Click [OK] to complete the settings.
This completes settings for using the PC-50 with an software that uses the standard Windows device
settings, such as Media Player.
For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)
Windows 98 users
Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the
PC-50. For details on connections, refer to “Basic connections and MIDI
flow” (p. 38).
1
Open Control Panel.
Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select
Settings | Control Panel.
2
Open the Multimedia Properties dialog box.
In Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon to open the “Multimedia
Properties” dialog box.
3
Click the MIDI tab.
fig.98-E
Select the appropriate
MIDI device for your
system. You do not
4
Set “MIDI output.”
Select [Single instrument], and select
the MIDI device from the list that
appears, and click [Apply].
necessarily have to select
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.
If you want to use Media Player to play
a sound module connected to the PC-
50’s MIDI OUT connector, select
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.
For details on the PC-50’s
output devices, refer to
“Input / output devices”
(p. 36).
5
Close the Multimedia Properties dialog box.
Click [OK] to complete the settings.
This completes settings for using the PC-50 with an software that uses the standard Windows device
settings, such as Media Player.
For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).
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Getting Connected and Installing
Drivers (Macintosh)
The installation procedure will differ depending on your system.
Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use.
• Mac OS X users......................................................................... (p. 27)
• Mac OS 9 users ......................................................................... (p. 30)
Mac OS X users
Installing the driver
If the “Authenticate” dialog box appears during the installation, input the
password and click “OK.”
1
Disconnect all USB cables other than those for your keyboard and mouse,
and restart your Macintosh.
2
Prepare the CD-ROM.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
3
In the Driver (Mac OS X) folder of the CD-ROM, double-click
PC50USBDriver.pkg.
What you actually see on
* A message such as “This Installer package needs to...” may appear.
your computer screen may
be different, depending on
your computing
Click “Continue.”
4
5
The display will indicate “Welcome to the EDIROL PC-50 Driver
Installer.” Click [Continue].
environment and the
operating system you’re
using.
The display will indicate “Select a Destination.”
Click the drive in which the operating system is installed to select it, and then
click [Continue].
Select your startup disk as
the drive.
6
7
The display will indicate “Easy Install.”
Click [Install] or [Upgrade].
The display will indicate “Installing this software requires you to restart
your computer when the installation is done.”
Click [Continue Installation].
8
The display will indicate “The software was successfully installed.”
Click [Restart] to restart your computer.
This completes installation of the PC-50 driver.
Next, make MIDI device settings. (→Setting the driver (p. 28))
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh)
Setting the driver
■ Mac OS settings
Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the PC-50.
For details on connections, refer to “Basic connections and MIDI flow” (p. 38).
1
Once the connections have
been completed, turn on
power to your various
devices in the order
specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong
order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or
damage to speakers and
other devices.
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.
2
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
3
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.
4
Open the Applications folder of your Macintosh hard disk. In the Utilities
folder, double-click Audio MIDI Setup to open the Audio MIDI Setup.
Connect the cable to the USB
connector of the Macintosh
itself, not to the USB
fig.osx2a-e
connector of the keyboard.
Click MIDI Devices
5
Mac OS X v10.2 was used
in producing the screen
shot shown at left.
Click Add Dvice
6
Click Show Info
7
5
Click the MIDI Devices tab.
This unit is equipped with
a protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds)
after power up is required
before the unit will operate
normally.
6
Click “Add Device” twice.
Two new external MIDI devices will appear.
7
Specify a name for each new external device.
1. Click Show Info.
2. Enter the name in the Device
Name field. Enter the
For details on MIDI device
settings, refer to the
owner’s manual for the
software you are using.
following for each new
external device.
First
Second
Device
Name
PC-50 MIDI OUT
PC-50
Mac OS X v10.2 was used
in producing the screen
shot shown at left.
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh)
8
Connect the ▼ and ▲ symbols (which signify the outputs and inputs) of the
EDIROL PC-50 icon to those of the New External Device icon by using the
mouse to drag between them.
Mac OS X v10.2 was used
in producing the screen
shot shown at left.
Use the mouse to
drag a connection
9
Close the Audio MIDI Setup.
Next, make software settings.
For details on MIDI device
settings, refer to the
1
Make MIDI device settings on your sequencer software.
owner’s manual for the
software you are using.
For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices”
(p. 36).
■
When using the PC-50 with your software
Before using the PC-50 with your software, please note the following points.
• Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer before you start up your software.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable from the PC-50 while your software is running.
• Quit your software before you disconnect the USB cable from the PC-50.
• Turn off the Sleep function of your Macintosh.
• The PC-50 will not operate in the Mac OS X Classic environment. Use the PC-50 when the Classic
environment is not running.
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Mac OS 9 users
Setting the PC-50 to OS 9 mode
If you're using the PC-50 with Mac OS 9, you must set the PC-50 to
OS 9 mode, you must use the following procedure to set the PC-50
to OS 9 mode.
* You must make this setting before you install the driver.
1
Slide the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.
2
Switch ON the ADVANCED DRIVER switch (located on the side panel).
If the screen indicates:
“Software needed for the
USB device “EDIROL PC-
50” is not available.
Would you like to look
for the software on the
Internet?”➔ click
3
While holding down the [PGM CHANGE] button,
slide the power switch to the USB position.
4
The display will indicate “PC-50” and then
“OS9.”
[Cancel].
The PC-50 is now set to OS 9 mode.
■
Canceling the OS 9 mode setting
Before you use the PC-50 with an operating system other than Mac OS 9 (i.e.,
Windows or Mac OS X), you must use the following procedure to cancel the
OS 9 mode setting.
1. Slide the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.
2. Switch ON the ADVANCED DRIVER switch (located on the side panel).
3. While holding down the [MIDI CH] button, slide
the power switch to the USB position.
4. The display will indicate “PC-50.” (The “OS9”
indication will not appear.)
The OS 9 mode setting has been cancelled.
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Installing the driver
OMS can be found in the
Use either OMS or FreeMIDI as the MIDI driver.
OMS 2.3.8 E folder within
The included PC-50 driver is an add-on module for using the PC-50 with
OMS or FreeMIDI.
the OMS (Mac OS 9,8)
folder of the CD-ROM. If
you would like to know
more about OMS, refer to
OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf which
can be found in the same
folder.
* Either OMS or FreeMIDI must be installed in your Macintosh, as appropriate for
the sequencer software you are using.
If a PC-50 is already connected to your Macintosh when you install the driver,
a message like the following will appear when the Macintosh is started up.
Perform the steps described below as appropriate for the message that is
displayed.
If you install OMS or
FreeMIDI after installing
the PC-50 driver, you must
install the PC-50 driver
once again.
If the screen indicates:
“Software needed for the USB device “EDIROL PC-50” is not available.
Would you like to look for the software on the Internet?”➔ click [Cancel].
If the screen indicates:
“The software needed to use the USB device “PC-50” cannot be found.
Please refer to the device documentation to install the necessary
software.”➔ click [OK].
Use the following procedure to install the PC-50 driver.
Disconnect the PC-50 from
the Macintosh before you
perform the installation.
1
Exit all currently running software.
If you are using a virus checker or similar software, be sure to exit this as well.
2
3
Prepare the CD-ROM.Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Double-click the PC-50 Driver-E Installer icon (found in the Driver E (Mac
OS 9,8) folder of the CD-ROM) to start up the installer.
4
The installation location
will be shown differently
depending on your
Verify the Install Location, and click [Install].
fig.05-20
5
system. Make sure that
you have selected the
startup disk for the system
you are currently using.
If a message like the following is
displayed, click [Continue].
The other currently running
softwares will exit, and installation
will continue.
6
A dialog box will indicate Installation was successful.
Click [Restart] to restart your Macintosh.
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh)
Setting the driver
If you are using FreeMIDI, proceed to “FreeMIDI settings” (p. 34).
■ OMS settings
1
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.
Once the connections have
been completed, turn on
power to your various
devices in the order
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.
2
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.
specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong
order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or
damage to speakers and
other devices.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
3
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.
* Connect the cable to the USB connector of the Macintosh itself, not to the USB
connector of the keyboard.
This unit is equipped with
a protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds)
after power up is required
before the unit will operate
normally.
fig.3-3
4
From the CD-ROM, drag the Driver E (Mac OS 9,8) -
OMS Setting folder into the Opcode - OMS
Applications folder on the hard disk of your Macintosh
to copy it there.
If you are using the PC-50
in conjunction with other
MIDI devices, make
fig.3-4
5
In the Opcode - OMS Applications folder where you
settings as described in
Readme_E.htm located in
the Driver E (Mac OS 9,8)
folder of the CD-ROM.
installed OMS, double-click OMS Setup to start it up.
fig.3-5_35
6
If a dialog box like the one shown
We recommend that you
turn off AppleTalk, by
selecting Chooser from the
Apple menu.
here appears, click [Turn It Off]. A
confirmation dialog box will then
appear, so click [OK].
fig.3-6_35
7
The Create a New Studio Setup
dialog box will appear. Click
[Cancel].
If you accidentally clicked [OK], click
[Cancel] in the next screen.
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh)
fig.3-8_35
8
Choose “Open” from the File menu.
From the OMS Setting folder that you
copied in step 4, select the PC-50 file,
and click [Open].
A screen like the one shown here will
appear.
fig.3-9_35
9
From the Edit menu, select OMS MIDI
Setup.
In the OMS MIDI Setupdialog box that
appears, check Run MIDI in
background, and click [OK].
fig.3-10_40
A diamond mark ( ) indicated the settings are enabled.
10
From the File menu, choose Make
Current.
* If you are unable to select Make
Current, it has already been applied,
and you may continue to the next step.
11
Verify that MIDI transmission and reception can be performed correctly.
From the Studio menu, choose Test Studio.
fig.OMS3
12
Try playing the keyboard of the PC-
50. If the arrow beside number 1 in the
diagram at right blinks, the settings
have been made correctly.
For details on the PC-50’s
output devices, refer to
“Input / output devices”
(p. 36).
When you move the mouse cursor
near the MIDI connector icon, the
cursor will change to a ꢀ shape.
If a MIDI sound module is connected
to the PC-50’s MIDI OUT connector,
click the MIDI connector icon shown
in the diagram at the right. If you hear
sound, the settings have been made
correctly.
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh)
13
Exit OMS Setup.
From the File menu, choose [Exit]. If the AppleTalk confirmation dialog box
appears, click [OK] to close the dialog box.
This completes installation of the driver.
Next, make MIDI device settings in your sequencer or other software.
For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
For details on the PC-50’s input / output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).
■ FreeMIDI settings
1
Once the connections have
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.
been completed, turn on
power to your various
devices in the order
specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong
order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or
damage to speakers and
other devices.
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.
2
3
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.
* Connect the cable to the USB connector of the Macintosh itself, not to the USB
connector of the keyboard.
This unit is equipped with
a protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds)
after power up is required
before the unit will operate
normally.
4
5
From the CD-ROM, drag the Driver E (Mac OS 9,8) - FreeMIDI Setting
folder into the FreeMIDI Applications folder on the hard disk of your
Macintosh to copy it there.
Open the FreeMIDI Applications folder from the location into which you
If you are using the PC-50
in conjunction with other
MIDI devices, make
installed FreeMIDI, and double-click the FreeMIDI Setup icon to start it up.
settings as described in
Readme_E.htm located in
the Driver E (Mac OS 9,8)
folder of the CD-ROM.
6
The first time you start up, use the following procedure.
1. A dialog box saying “Welcome to FreeMIDI!” will appear.
Click [Continue].
2. The FreeMIDI Preferences dialog box will appear.
When “OMS is installed
on this computer...”
Click [Cancel].
3. The About Quick Setup dialog box will appear.
appears, click [FreeMIDI].
Click [Cancel].
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7
8
From the File menu, choose Open.
If you are unable to select
Open, make settings as
Select PC-50 from the FreeMIDI Setting folder you copied in step 3, and
click [Open].
follows.
1.From the File menu,
choose FreeMIDI
Preference.
9
Verify that MIDI transmission and reception occur correctly.
From the MIDI menu, choose Check Connections.
2.Uncheck “Use OMS
when available.”
3.Close FreeMIDI.
fig.FreeMIDI
10
Try playing the keyboard of the PC-
Return to step 4 and
50. If
in the diagram at right
continue the procedure.
changes to a ꢀ shape, the settings
have been made correctly.
If a MIDI sound module is connected
to the PC-50’s MIDI OUT connector,
click the PC-50 MIDI OUT icon shown
in the diagram at the right. If you hear
sound, the settings have been made
correctly.
For details on the PC-50’s
output devices, refer to
“Input / output devices”
(p. 36).
11
12
Once again choose the MIDI menu command Check Connections to end
the test.
From the File menu, choose Quit to exit FreeMIDI Setup.
This completes installation of the driver.
Next, make MIDI device settings in your sequencer or other software.
For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).
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Input / output devices
In order to obtain the best performance from your software, you must make the appropriate input/
output device settings.
For details on these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
was not installed correctly. Please reinstall the driver.
If you specify PC-50 MIDI OUT as the output port for your sequencer software, messages
will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector of the PC-50 itself.
MIDI OUT DEVICE
PC-50 MIDI OUT
* Turn MIDI I/F MODE ON as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 65).
This port receives messages from the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE
MIDI IN DEVICE
encoder.
PC-50
The port assignment determines how the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and
VALUE encoder are mapped to PC-50.
fig.flow-USB
MIDI I/F MODE ON
USB
PC
PC-50
MIDI OUT DEVICE
MIDI OUT
PC-50 MIDI OUT
MIDI IN DEVICE
PC-50
PC-50 KEYBOARD
MIDI I/F MODE OFF
USB
PC
PC-50
MIDI OUT DEVICE
MIDI OUT
PC-50 MIDI OUT
MIDI IN DEVICE
PC-50
PC-50 KEYBOARD
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Basic connections and MIDI flow
USB connections with your computer—Transmitting MIDI messages to your software
Basic connections
fig.connect-basic
AC adaptor (sold separately)
It is not necessary to connect the AC adaptor if you are using a
USB connection. However, with some computers, the PC-50 may
not operate when powered from the USB bus. In this case, set the
power switch to the DC position and connect the AC adaptor.
DP Series (sold separately)
EV-5 (sold separately)
Roland
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn
off the power on all devices before making any connections.
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
MIDI flow
* Turn MIDI I/F MODE OFF as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 65).
fig.flow-USB-off-e
MIDI I/F MODE OFF
USB
PC
PC-50
MIDI OUT DEVICE
MIDI OUT
PC-50 MIDI OUT
MIDI IN DEVICE
PC-50
PC-50 KEYBOARD
This port receives messages from the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE
encoder.
MIDI IN DEVICE
PC-50
The port assignment determines how the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and
VALUE encoder are mapped to PC-50.
The messages of the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE encoder will be
transmitted from here.
PC-50 KEYBOARD
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USB connections with your computer—Using the PC-50 as a MIDI interface
* If you want to use Media Player to play a sound module connected to the PC-50’s MIDI OUT connector, make
driver settings.(Windows: p. 24 / Macintosh: p. 28, p. 32).
Basic connections
fig.connect-MIDI-IF
AC adaptor (sold separately)
It is not necessary to connect the AC adaptor if you are using a
USB connection. However, with some computers, the PC-50 may
not operate when powered from the USB bus. In this case, set the
power switch to the DC position and connect the AC adaptor.
DP series
(sold separately)
Roland
EV-5
(sold separately)
MIDI
IN
MIDI sound module (sold separately)
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn
off the power on all devices before making any connections.
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
MIDI flow
* Turn MIDI I/F MODE ON as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 65).
fig.flow-USB-on-e
MIDI I/F MODE ON
USB
PC
PC-50
MIDI OUT DEVICE
MIDI OUT
PC-50 MIDI OUT
MIDI IN DEVICE
PC-50
PC-50 KEYBOARD
If you specify PC-50 MIDI OUT as the output port for your sequencer software, messages
will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector of the PC-50 itself.
MIDI OUT DEVICE
PC-50 MIDI OUT
* Turn MIDI I/F MODE ON as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 65).
This port receives messages from the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE
encoder.
MIDI IN DEVICE
PC-50
The port assignment determines how the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and
VALUE encoder are mapped to PC-50.
The messages of the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE encoder will be
transmitted from here.
PC-50 KEYBOARD
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When using a MIDI connection—Transmitting MIDI messages to an external MIDI sound module, etc.
Basic connections
fig.connect-midi
AC adaptor (sold separately)
DP series
(sold separately)
Roland
EV-5
(sold separately)
MIDI
IN
MIDI sound module (sold separately)
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
MIDI flow
fig.flow-midi-e
PC-50
MIDI OUT
PC-50 KEYBOARD
The messages of the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE encoder will be
transmitted from here.
PC-50 KEYBOARD
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How to switch modes
PLAY
PLAY mode
■ What is PLAY mode?
This is the mode in which you play the PC-50.
In PLAY mode, playing the keyboard will transmit note messages to play the MIDI device.
In PLAY mode, you can play the keyboard to produce sound on a connected sound module, and
also use various other functions, such as operating the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever to change the
pitch of the currently sounding note (Pitch Bend), adding vibrato (Modulation), or switching the
octave (Octave Shift).
In this mode you can also specify the MIDI transmit channel, and transmit program changes,
parameters, or start/stop messages.
■ To switch the PC-50 to PLAY mode...
When you turn on the power, the PC-50 will start up in PLAY mode.
fig.util
To switch the PC-50 to PLAY mode from UTILITY mode (p. 42), simultaneously
hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down or press the
[CANCEL] button.
• You are returned to PLAY mode once a setting or a process has been completed
within the UTILITY mode.
• You will also return to PLAY mode if you cancel an operation within UTILITY mode. In this
case, the setting you had been making will be discarded.
■ Functions in PLAY mode
Transmit MIDI messages by playing the keyboard or operating the Pitch Bend/
Play
p. 43
ver, VALUE encoder, hold pedal and expression pedal.
Specify the MIDI transmit
channel
p. 45
p. 47
Transmit program change messages by operating the VALUE encoder.
For details on transmitting Bank Select, refer to p. 48 and p. 49.
Transmit a Program
Change message
If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), pressing [MI-
DI CH] will transmit a Start (FAh) message.
Start playback
Stop playback
p. 51
p. 52
p. 60
If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), pressing
[PGM CHANGE] will transmit a Stop (FCh) message.
If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), operating the
VALUE encoder will transmit the value of a specific
parameter.
Transmit the value of a
specific parameter
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UTILITY mode
■ What is UTILITY mode?
This is the mode in which you assign the control messages you want to use, and make settings for
the PC-50 itself.
In UTILITY mode, you use the keyboard to choose the function you want to set. In UTILITY mode,
playing the keyboard will not transmit notes.
■ To switch the PC-50 to UTILITY mode...
fig.util*
To switch the PC-50 to UTILITY mode from PLAY mode,
simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
■ Functions in UTILITY mode
Transmit a Bank Select
LSB message
Transmit a Bank Select
MSB message
This switches the bank.
Transmit bank select LSB (CC#32) message.
This switches the bank.
Transmit bank select MSB (CC#00) message.
This transmits a Continue message (FBh); playback that had
been paused will continue from the current location.
p. 48
p. 49
p. 53
p. 54
p. 55
p. 56
p. 57
p. 58
Continue playback from
the current location
Transmit a Poly Mode On
message
Transmit a Mono Mode
On message
Transmit a Portamento
On message
Transmit a Portamento
Off message
Sets the voice mode to Poly mode.
Sets the voice mode to Mono mode.
Turns on the portamento function that creates a smooth pitch
change from one note to the next (Portamento On).
Turns the portamento function off.
Transmit a GM2 System On message.
Transmit a GM2 System
On message
Transmit a Reset
message
Stop “stuck” notes or other problems with the sound on a con-
nected MIDI sound module.
p. 59
p. 61
Make system settings
You can make system settings for the PC-50 itself.
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PLAY
Play
fig.panel-1
When you turn on the power, the PC-50 will start up in PLAY mode.
What is PLAY mode? (p. 41)
In PLAY mode, playing the keyboard will transmit note messages to play the connected MIDI
device.
In order to transmit MIDI messages from the PC-50, perform the following steps.
1
Set the MIDI channel the PC-50 will use to transmit to the same channel on the sound module
(software) is using to receive on.
(➝ Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (p. 45)).
2
3
Select a sound on your MIDI sound module.
(➝ Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module (p. 46)).
Once you have finished making settings, try playing the keyboard.
When you play the keyboard in PLAY mode, MIDI messages are sent to the sound module
(software).
* Since the PC-50 does not contain a sound generator, you cannot play MIDI data using the PC-50 alone.
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Features Useful When Playing
Move the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever (left or right) to transmit Pitch
Bend messages, and apply subtle pitch changes to notes.
* The amount of pitch change (“bend range”) depends on the settings of
your sound module.
Applying Pitch Changes to Notes
(Pitch Bend)
Push the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever away from you to transmit Modu-
lation messages (CC#01), changing the sound in real time (usually by add-
ing a vibrato effect).
* The type of change this produces in the sound depends on the settings of
your sound module.
Modifying the Sound of Notes
(Modulation)
If a pedal switch or foot switch (one from the DP series or BOSS FS-5U;
sold separately) is connected to the rear panel HOLD jack, you can press the
Adding a Sustain Effect to Notes foot switch to make notes continue sounding even after you remove your
(Hold)
hand from the keyboard (the Hold function). This will transmit the MIDI
message Hold 1 (CC#64). The Hold On message (data 127) is transmitted
when you press the pedal, and Hold Off (data 0) when you release the pedal.
Controlling the Volume or Timbre If an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately) is connected to the rear panel
of the Sound
EXPRESSION jack, you can use the pedal to control the volume or tone.
(Expression)
You can press [OCTAVE -] or [OCTAVE +] to raise or lower the pitch range
of the keyboard (the Octave Shift function).
Press [OCTAVE -] once to lower the pitch range one octave. Press it once
again to lower the range an additional octave. Permissible settings for this
range from -4 to 5 octaves. [OCTAVE -] or [OCTAVE +] will light according
to the current Octave Shift setting.If you simultaneously press [OCTAVE -]
and [OCTAVE +], the Octave Shift setting will be reset to 0, restoring the nor-
mal pitch range of the keyboard.
Changing Octaves
(Octave Shift)
While playing the keyboard, move the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever to
the left to lower the pitch of the currently selected patch, or to the right to
raise its pitch. This is known as pitch bend.
You can also apply vibrato by gently pressing the Modulation Controller.
This is known as modulation.
If you push the lever away from you and the same time move it to the right
or left, you can apply both effects at once.
Pitch Bend
Modulation
* The amount of pitch change (“bend range”) depends on the settings of your
sound module.
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PLAY
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel
To control your sound module, set the PC-50’s current channel to the MIDI receive channel that’s
selected on your sound module.
■ Current channel
The current channel is the transmit channel for the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever,
VALUE encoder, hold pedal and expression pedal.
fig.MIDIch-1_76
2
1
fig.MIDIch
1
Press the [MIDI CH] button.
The [MIDI CH] button will light. The display will show the current channel setting.
2
Use the VALUE encoder to specify the desired channel number.
Value range 1–16
The current channel has now been set.
In CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), pressing the [MIDI CH] button will transmit a Start message (FAh).
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Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module
—Transmitting Program Change / Bank Select Massages
To select a sound on your MIDI sound module, transmit a Program Change.
To select a sound from a different bank, first transmit a Bank Select message that switches the bank.
Then transmit a program change.
* You must transmit the Bank Select message before transmitting the Program Change message.
■ What is a bank?
MIDI sound modules organize their numerous sounds in various groups according to the category of
sound. These groups are called “banks.”
Program Change messages can only select sounds within the same bank, but by using these in
conjunction with Bank Select messages, you can select different variations of sound.
* The way in which sounds are organized will differ for each sound module. For details, refer to the owner’s
manual of the sound module you are using.
• Transmitting a program change message.................................... (p. 47)
• Transmitting a bank select LSB message.................................... (p. 48)
• Transmitting a bank select MSB message .................................... (p. 49)
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PLAY
Transmitting a program change message
This lets you transmit a program change message on the Current channel (p. 45).
fig.PC-1_75
2
1
fig.program
1
Press the [PGM CHANGE] button.
The [PGM CHANGE] button will light. The display will indicate the program
change that was transmitted most recently.
2
Use the VALUE encoder to specify the program change you want to transmit.
Value range
1–128
The program change message has now been transmitted.
In CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), pressing the [PGM CHANGE] button will transmit a Stop message (FCh).
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Here’s how to transmit a bank select LSB (#CC32) message on the Current channel (p. 45). The
bank select MSB and program change message you most recently transmitted (specified) as
described in “Transmitting a bank select MSB message” (p. 49) and “Transmitting a program
change message” (p. 47) will also be transmitted.
fig.BANK-1_75
4
3
2
1
fig.util*
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
2
Press [BANK LSB] key.
fig.BANK-3
3
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0]–[9] keys of the keyboard to specify the bank
select LSB that you want to transmit.
*1 Reference
fig.enter
4
Press the [ENTER] button.
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]
button.
The bank select LSB message has now been transmitted.
*1 The -- area displays the currently set value. If it has not been set, the default setting will be displayed. Even if you change the type or
mode of the MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the
currently set value, or will blink if the value is different.
48
Here’s how to transmit a bank select MSB (#CC00) message on the Current channel (p. 45).
The bank select LSB and program change message you most recently transmitted (specified)
as described in “Transmitting a bank select LSB message” (p. 48) and “Transmitting a program
change message” (p. 47) will also be transmitted.
fig.BANK-1_75
4
3
2
1
fig.util*
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
2
3
Press [BANK MSB] key.
fig.BANK-2
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0]–[9] keys of the keyboard to specify the bank
select MSB that you want to transmit.
*1 Reference
fig.enter
4
Press the [ENTER] button.
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]
button.
The bank select MSB message has now been transmitted.
*1 The -- area displays the currently set value. If it has not been set, the default setting will be displayed. Even if you change the type or mode
of the MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the currently set value,
or will blink if the value is different.
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Starting/stopping playback—Transmitting start/stop messages
By transmitting a start message (FAh) or stop message (FCh) to your sequencer or similar device,
you can start or stop playback on the sequencer.
By transmitting a continue message (FBh), you can resume playback from the point where it was
last stopped.
Use CONTROLLER mode to transmit start/stop messages.
■ What is CONTROLLER mode?
In this mode, the [MIDI CH] button, [PGM CHANGE] button, and VALUE encoder are assigned
different functions than in the normal PLAY mode.
[MIDI CH] button
[PGM CHANGE] button
VALUE encoder
CONTROLLER mode Transmit a Start message Transmit a Stop message Transmit the specified parameter
Specify the MIDI transmit
channel
Specify a MIDI transmit channel or
transmit a program change number
Normal PLAY mode
Specify a program change
■ To switch the PC-50 to CONTROLLER mode...
If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button, the [MIDI CH]
button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the PC-50 will be in CONTROLLER mode.
If you again press the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button simultaneously, the [MIDI CH]
button and [PGM CHANGE] button will go dark, and the PC-50 will be in Normal PLAY mode.
* CONTROLLER mode works only in PLAY mode. It is not available in UTILITY mode.
Use UTILITY mode (p. 42) to transmit a continue message.
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CONTROLLER
PLAY
Starting playback—Transmitting a start message
A start message (FAh) will be transmitted, and playback or recording will begin.
fig.cont-1_80
2
1
fig.util
1
If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button,
the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the PC-50 will be
in CONTROLLER mode.
fig.program
2
Press the [MIDI CH] button.
The start message has now been transmitted.
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CONTROLLER
PLAY
Stopping playback—Transmitting a stop message
A stop message (FCh) will be transmitted, and playback or recording will stop.
g.cont-1_80
2
1
fig.util
1
If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button,
the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the PC-50 will be
in CONTROLLER mode.
fig.program
2
Press the [PGM CHANGE] button.
The stop message has now been transmitted.
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Continuing playback from the current location—Transmitting a continue message
This transmits a continue message (FBh); playback that had been paused will continue from the
current location.
fig.start-1_80
3
2
1
fig.util*
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
fig.cont
2
Press the [CONT] key.
The display will indicate “CNT” and blink.
fig.enter
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]
button.
The continue message has now been transmitted.
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Messages
p. 54
p. 55
p. 57
POLY MODE ON
MONO MODE ON
PORTAMENTO OFF
GM2 SYSTEM ON
RESET
p. 58
p. 59
Use UTILITY mode (p. 42) to transmit these messages to an external MIDI sound module.
Transmitting a poly mode on message
Here’s how to set the voice mode of your connected MIDI sound module to Poly mode.
Poly mode allows you to play multiple notes (chords) simultaneously.
fig.poly-1_80
3
2
1
fig.util*
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
fig.ply
2
Press the [POLY] key.
The display will indicate “PLY” and blink.
fig.enter
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]
button.
The poly mode on message has now been transmitted.
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Transmitting a mono mode on message
Here’s how to set the voice mode of your connected MIDI sound module to Mono mode.
Mono mode allows you to play only single notes at a time.
fig.mono-1_80
3
2
1
fig.util*
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
fig.mno
2
Press the [MONO] key.
The display will indicate “MNO” and blink.
fig.enter
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]
button.
The mono mode on message has now been transmitted.
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Transmitting a portamento on message
Turns on the portamento function that creates a smooth pitch change from one note to the next
(Portamento On).
fig.portaon-1_80
3
2
1
fig.util*
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
fig.pon
2
Press the [PORTA ON] key.
The display will indicate “PON” and blink.
fig.enter
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]
button.
The portamento on message has now been transmitted.
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Transmitting a portamento off message
Turns the portamento function off.
fig.portaoff-1_80
3
2
1
fig.util*
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
fig.pof
Press the [PORTA OFF] key.
The display will indicate “POF” and blink.
fig.enter
2
Press the [ENTER] button.
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]
button.
The portamento off message has now been transmitted.
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Transmitting a GM2 system on message
This lets you transmit a GM2 system on message.
fig.gm2-1_80
3
2
1
fig.util*
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
fig.gm2
2
Press the [GM2 SYS ON] key.
The display will indicate “GM2” and blink.
fig.enter
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]
button.
The GM2 system on message has now been transmitted.
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ç
Transmitting a reset message
If notes on a connected MIDI sound module become “stuck,” or if there is something wrong with
the sound, you can execute the Panic function to solve the problem.
When you execute the Panic function, All sounds off, All notes off, and Reset all controllers
messages will be transmitted on all channels.
fig.panic-1_80
3
2
1
fig.util*
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
fig.pnc
2
Press the [PANIC] key.
The display will indicate “PNC” and blink.
fig.enter
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]
button.
The reset message has now been transmitted.
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CONTROLLER
PLAY
Transmitting the value of a specific parameter
■ Specified parameters
The PC-50 lets you assign a specific parameter to the VALUE encoder so that the value of that
■ To assign a parameter
System settings (p. 61)
If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), operating the VALUE encoder will transmit the value of
a specific parameter.
fig.memory-1_80
2
1
fig.util
1
If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button,
the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the PC-50 will be
in CONTROLLER mode.
2
Operate the VALUE encoder.
The value of the parameter you assigned will be transmitted.
60
System settings
Set the system settings
Use UTILITY mode (p. 42) to make various system settings for the PC-50.
fig.util*
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
button down.
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY
mode.
fig.sy0
2
Press the [SYSTEM] key.
The display will indicate “SY0” and blink.
fig.enter
3
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0]–[9] keys to specify the System setting that
you want to set, and then press the [ENTER] button.
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]
button.
Confirm what’s indicated and use the appropriate method to make the setting.
Key-
Setting
method
Display
Mode
Content of the setting
Default
board
0
F8 CLOCK
ON/OFF
Specify whether F8 Clock is to be transmitted.
OFF
p. 62
p. 62
If “F8 CLOCK ON/OFF” is ON, specify the default value
of the F8 Clock. After the power is turned on, this tempo
will continue to be output until you move a controller to
which TEMPO is assigned.
When you play the keyboard of the PC-50, note messages
will be transmitted with a velocity value that corresponds
to your playing strength. By setting the VELOCITY
CURVE, you can modify the keyboard’s sensitivity and the
curve that is followed when the velocity value changes.
F8 CLOCK
DEFAULT
TEMPO
1
2
120
VELOCITY
CURVE
1-MEDIUM p. 63
Specify whether the transmitted velocity value will vary
according to the keyboard sensitivity and curve you select-
ed in “VELOCITY CURVE”, or will always be transmitted
at a fixed value.
KEY
VELOCITY
3
4
5
6
TOUCH
p. 64
p. 65
p. 66
p. 68
MIDI I/F
MODE
Specify whether the PC-50 will function as a MIDI interface
using its MIDI connectors.
ON
VALUE
ENCODER
Select the parameter that is transmitted by the VALUE en-
coder.
VOLUME
-
FACTORY
RESET
Restore all settings of the PC-50 to their factory-set condi-
tion.
61
System settings
F8 CLOCK ON / OFF (Keyboard: 0)
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).
fig.hyo
4
Keyboard
Setting
OFF
ON
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0] or [1] keys to switch F8 CLOCK
ON / OFF.
0
1
The display will indicate either “ON” or “OFF.”
5
Press the [ENTER] button.
F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO (Keyboard: 1)
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).
4
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0]–[9] keys to specify F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO. (Value
range 20–250)
The specified value will indicate in the display.
5
Press the [ENTER] button.
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System settings
VELOCITY CURVE (Keyboard: 2)
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).
4
Use the VALUE encoder or the keyboard to specify the keyboard sensitivity and curve.
Keyboard
0
Display
Setting
Curve
Keyboard’s sensitivity
High velocity values will be
produced even if you play
the keyboard softly.
1-LIGHT
The standard setting. The
volume will change in a nat-
ural way according to your
playing strength.
The keyboard sensitivity
will be normal.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1-MEDIUM
1-HEAVY
2-LIGHT
1
2
3
High velocity values will be
produced only if you play
the keyboard strongly.
High velocity values will be
produced even if you play
the keyboard softly.
Compared to curve 1, the
volume will change more
significantly for softly
played notes.
The keyboard sensitivity
will be normal.
2-MEDIUM
2-HEAVY
3-LIGHT
High velocity values will be
produced only if you play
the keyboard strongly.
High velocity values will be
produced even if you play
the keyboard softly.
Variations in your playing
strength will produce natu-
ral-sounding changes in
volume.
The keyboard sensitivity
will be normal.
3-MEDIUM
3-HEAVY
4-LIGHT
High velocity values will be
produced only if you play
the keyboard strongly.
High velocity values will be
produced even if you play
the keyboard softly.
Compared to curve 1, the
volume will change more
significantly for the strong-
ly played notes.
The keyboard sensitivity
will be normal.
4-MEDIUM
4-HEAVY
4
High velocity values will be
produced only if you play
the keyboard strongly.
5
Press the [ENTER] button.
■ VELOCITY CURVE setting
You can also access the VELOCITY CURVE setting screen by holding down the
[VELCRV] button while you turn on the power.
63
System settings
KEY VELOCITY (Keyboard: 3)
Key Velocity mode lets you specify whether the transmitted velocity value will vary according
to your keyboard playing strength and the specified “VELOCITY CURVE” (p. 63), or will
always be transmitted at a fixed value.
The PC-50 detects the strength with which you play a key, and transmits the velocity value
accordingly. However, if you set Key Velocity mode to a fixed value, the velocity will be
Key Velocity mode to specify a fixed value if you don’t want your playing dynamics to have an
effect.
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).
4
Use the VALUE encoder or the keyboard to specify the Key Velocity mode.
Key-
board
Display
Mode
Description
Velocity values will be transmitted according to the key-
board sensitivity and curve you selected in “VELOCITY
CURVE” (p. 63).
0
TOUCH
Velocity will be transmitted at the specified value regard-
less of how strongly you play the keyboard.
1–127
Fixed value
5
Press the [ENTER] button.
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System settings
MIDI I/F MODE (Keyboard: 4)
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).
4
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0]–[1] keys to specify MIDI I/F MODE.
Key-
board
Display
Mode
Description
The MIDI connectors on the PC-50 will function as a MIDI interface.
MIDI messages from a computer connected via USB to the PC-50 will
be sent to the MIDI device connected to the PC-50’s MIDI OUT con-
nector.
MIDI I/F MODE ON
MIDI I/F MODE
ON
USB
PC
PC-50
0
MIDI OUT DEVICE
MIDI OUT
PC-50 MIDI OUT
MIDI IN DEVICE
PC-50
PC-50 KEYBOARD
MIDI messages received by the PC-50 are not output from the PC-50.
MIDI messages from the PC-50 will be sent to your computer or ex-
ternal MIDI device.
MIDI I/F MODE OFF
USB
PC
PC-50
MIDI I/F MODE
OFF
1
MIDI OUT DEVICE
MIDI OUT
PC-50 MIDI OUT
MIDI IN DEVICE
PC-50
PC-50 KEYBOARD
5
Press the [ENTER] button.
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System settings
VALUE ENCODER (Keyboard: 5)
You can assign a specific parameter to the VALUE encoder.
■ Specified parameters
parameter will be transmitted when you operate the VALUE encoder.
■ To transmit the value of a specific parameter
If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), operating the VALUE encoder will transmit the value of a specific
parameter.
Transmitting the value of a specific parameter (p. 60)
* The VALUE encoder setting is valid only in the CONTROLLER mode of PLAY mode (p. 41).
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).
4. Use the VALUE encoder or the keyboard to specify VALUE ENCODER.
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System settings
■ List of parameters that can be assigned
Keyboard
Display
Parameter
Description
Assigns the VOLUME parameter to the VALUE encoder.
VOLUME
VOLUME: 0–127
Assigns the PANPOT parameter to the VALUE encoder.
PANPOT
TEMPO
PANPOT: 0–127
Assigns the tempo of the F8 Clock messages to the VALUE en-
coder.
TEMPO: 20–250
Assigns the COARSE TUNING parameter to the VALUE encod-
er.
COARSE TUNING
COARSE TUNING: 0–127
Assigns the FINE TUNING parameter to the VALUE encoder.
FINE TUNING
AFTERTOUCH
FINE TUNING: 0–127
Assigns the AFTERTOUCH parameter to the VALUE encoder.
AFTERTOUCH: 0–127
Assigns the CONTROL CHANGE parameter to the VALUE en-
coder.
CONTROL CHANGE
CONTROL CHANGE: 0–127
Assigns the CHORUS LEVEL parameter to the VALUE encoder.
CHORUS LEVEL
REVERB LEVEL
CHORUS LEVEL: 0–127
Assigns the REVERB LEVEL parameter to the VALUE encoder.
REVERB LEVEL: 0–127
Assigns the KEY VELOCITY parameter to the VALUE encoder.
KEY VELOCITY
In KEY VELOCITY MODE, the velocity value is fixed.
The PC-50 transmits velocity values that correspond to the
force with which you play the keyboard, but if KEY VELOC-
ITY is assigned to the VALUE encoder, the fixed velocity val-
ue you specify using the VALUE encoder will be transmitted
regardless of how you actually play the keyboard. Use KEY
VELOCITY MODE if you don’t want the velocity values to be
affected by how you play the keyboard.
KEY VELOCITY: tch, 1–127
* If you use the VALUE encoder to set the value to “tch”, the
transmitted velocity will correspond to the force with which
you actually play the keyboard.
5
Press the [ENTER] button.
● If you’ve selected “Control Change” as the parameter
6
Use the VALUE encoder or the keyboard to specify the control change number.
7
Press the [ENTER] button.
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System settings
Set the ADVANCED DRIVER
Use the ADVANCED DRIVER Switch (p. 11) to switch ADVANCED DRIVER ON / OFF.
Normally, we recommend that you use ON.
On Mac OS X, you can also use this with the ADVANCED DRIVER OFF setting.
This is the operating mode when the ADVANCED DRIVER switch is ON.
ON
*FPT technology is used to perform high-speed MIDI transfer.
Normally, we recommend that you use this mode.
This is the operating mode when the ADVANCED DRIVER switch is OFF.
Select this if you are using the standard MIDI driver provided by your operating system.
On Mac OS X, you can also use this with the ADVANCED DRIVER OFF setting.
OFF
* FPT = Fast Processing Technology for MIDI Transmission:
Effective use is made of the USB bandwidth according to the amount of MIDI data to be transmitted,
ensuring that MIDI data processing will always occur optimally.
In order for the setting of the ADVANCED DRIVER switch to take effect, you must exit all
sequencer software and other softwares that use the PC-50, and turn the PC-50’s power off,
then switch it on again.
69
MEMO
70
Appendices
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. p. 72
MIDI implementation ......................................................................................... p. 79
Main specifications............................................................................................ p. 83
71
Troubleshooting
Trouble shooting is organized according to
different operating systems. Refer to the
icon(s) at the left of the title to find your
items you need.
fig.winmac
Problems common to Windows and Macintosh
fig.win
Problems occurring only in Windows
*For details on operating your Windows or
Macintosh computer, refer to the owner’s
manual of the computer and operating system
you are using.
fig.mac
Problems occurring only in Macintosh
Problems related to the USB driver
Cannot install the driver correctly
Did you make the correct connections and settings for installation? Check each one of the following
items.
002
•
•
•
Is the PC-50 connected correctly?
Make sure that the USB connector of your computer is connected to the PC-50 by a USB cable.
004
005
Could any other USB device be connected?
Before you install, disconnect all USB devices except for your mouse and keyboard.
Could other softwares or resident software (such as antivirus programs) be running?
Installation may not be successful if other programs are running.
Be sure to close all other programs before installation.
006
007
008
009
010
•
•
•
•
•
Is the CD-ROM correctly inserted into your CD-ROM drive?
Installation is not possible unless the CD-ROM included with the PC-50 is inserted in your CD-
ROM drive. Make sure that the CD-ROM is correctly inserted into your CD-ROM drive.
Are you installing the software from a networked CD-ROM drive?
The software cannot be installed from a networked CD-ROM drive.
Be sure to close all other programs before installation.
Is the CD-ROM or the lens of the CD-ROM dirty?
If the CD-ROM or the lens of the CD-ROM drive is dirty, the installer may not work correctly.
Clean the disc and/or lens using a commercially-available CD cleaner or lens cleaner.
Is your computer’s power-conservation mode turned off?
If power-conservation settings are enabled on your computer, please disable any such settings.
(For the procedure, refer to the owner’s manual of your computer.)
Is there sufficient free space on your hard disk?
Delete unneeded files to increase the amount of free space. After deleting the unneeded files,
empty the recycling bin.
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Troubleshooting
011
012
013
which “?”, “!” or “x” is displayed?
If the driver installation could not be successfully completed, the installed driver may remain
in an incomplete state. Make sure to install the driver over again.
You attempted to install using the procedure in “Installing the driver,” but the installation
was not successful.
Install the PC-50 driver once again as described in Getting Connected and Installing Drivers
(Windows) (p. 14). Then, set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch (p. 11) to ON (p. 69),
power up the PC-50, and install the driver again.
Is OMS or FreeMIDI installed? (Mac OS 9)
The PC-50 driver cannot be installed unless OMS or FreeMIDI are installed. Please install OMS
or FreeMIDI.
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Troubleshooting
014.015.016.017
“Find new hardware wizard” does not execute automatically
“Find new hardware wizard” ends before the process is completed
“Found unknon device”appears even though you installed the driver
The “Insert Disk” dialog box does not appear
018
019
•
Is the USB cable connected correctly?
Make sure that the PC-50 and your computer are correctly connected via a USB cable.
•
Does your computer or USB hub have sufficient power supply capacity?
The PC-50 cannot be connected if insufficient power is supplied to it. Check whether one of the
following cases apply.
- If you are using the PC-50 with a notebook computer that is running on its battery, operation
may be unreliable with some models of computer. If this is the case, connect the AC adaptor to
your notebook computer.
- The power conservation mode of your computer may limit the power that is supplied to USB.
Check the settings of your computer.
- In some cases, the PC-50 cannot be used with a bus-powered hub (a hub that does not contain a
power supply). Please use a self-powered hub (a hub that contains a power supply).
020
021
•
•
Is USB enabled on your computer?
Refer to the operation manual for your computer, and make sure that USB is enabled.
Does your computer meet the USB specifications?
If you are using a computer that does not fulfill the electrical requirements of the USB
specifications, operation may be unstable. In this case, you may be able to solve the problem by
connecting a USB hub.
If the above actions do not solve the problem, it is possible that the PC-50 has been incorrectly
detected by the computer. Please reinstall the driver from the beginning of the procedure.
021
•
It has been found that in some cases, not all of the Windows 98 files required to support
audio via USB are installed when a computer is shipped.
Please contact the manufacturer of your computer.
023.024
The “Insert Disk” dialog box does not appear
025
026
•
It is possible that the computer has detected the PC-50 incorrectly.
Re-install the driver. (➔“Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)” (p. 14))
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Troubleshooting
Can’t install/delete/use the driver in Windows XP/2000
027
•
Did you log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges?
In order to install/delete/re-install the driver in Windows XP/2000, you must be logged into
contact the system administrator for your computer system.
028
029
•
Did you make “Driver Signing Options”?
In order to install/re-install the driver, you must make “Driver Signing Options.”
(➔Windows XP (p. 14), Windows 2000 (p. 19))
Signature Not Found” dialog box
030
031
•
Did you make “Driver Signing Options”?
In order to install/re-install the driver, you must make the settings described in “Driver Signing
Options.(➔Windows XP (p. 14), Windows 2000 (p. 19))
“Found unknown device” appears even though you installed the
driver
032
•
Did you connect the PC-50 to a different USB connector than the one you used when
If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, and you connect the PC-50 to a
USB connector to which the PC-50 has never been connected before, the “Unknown device”
dialog box may appear even on a computer onto which you have already installed the driver.
Refer to “Installing the driver” (p. 14), and install the driver once again. This is not a
If the “Found unknown device” dialog box appears even though the PC-50 is connected to the
same USB connector as before, it is possible that the computer has detected the PC-50
incorrectly. Please reinstall the driver from the beginning of the procedure. (➔“Getting
Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)” (p. 14).
033
PC-50 is not detected when making OMS or FreeMIDI settings (Mac
OS 9 users)
034
•
Is the PC-50 detected?
- Turn the PC-50’s power off, then switch it on again.
- Reconnect the USB cable.
- If other USB devices are connected, connect only the PC-50.
- It is possible that the Macintosh did not correctly detect and initialize the PC-50. Leave the PC-
50’s USB cable connected, and restart your Macintosh. If it is still not detected, shut down your
Macintosh, and then restart it.
- In some cases, the PC-50 will not be detected if you have connected it to the USB connector
located on the keyboard of the Macintosh. Please connect it to a USB connector on the
Macintosh itself.
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Troubleshooting
033
Deleting the driver
If you were unable to install the driver according to the procedure given, the PC-50 may not be
recognized correctly by the computer. In this case, use the following procedure to delete the driver,
and then follow the procedure to install the driver once again.
■ Windows users
Here’s how to uninstall the dedicated driver.
1. Start up Windows with the PC-50 disconnected.
Disconnect all USB cables other than a USB keyboard or USB mouse.
*
If you are using Windows XP Professional/2000, log on as a user that has administrative privileges (e.g.,
Administrator).
2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
3. From the Windows Start menu, choose “Run....”
In the Run dialog box, input the following into the Open field, and click [OK].
Windows XP/2000 users:
Windows Me/98 users:
D:\Driver\XP2k\Uninstall.EXE
D:\Driver\Me98\Uninstall.EXE
*
The drive name D: may be different on your system. Use the drive name for your CD-ROM drive.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver.
■ Macintosh (Mac OS X) users
1. Start up Macintosh with the PC-50 disconnected.
Disconnect all USB cables other than a USB keyboard or USB mouse.
2. Double-click “PC50_Uninstaller.”
3. The display will indicate “This uninstalls EDIROL PC-50 driver from this Macintosh.”; click
[Uninstall].
*
If any other message appears, proceed as directed by that message.
4. The display will indicate “Are you sure to uninstall the driver?”; click [OK].
5. The “Authenticate” dialog box will appear; enter the password and click [OK].
6. The display will indicate “Uninstllation is completed.”; click [Restart]. Your computer will
then restart.
■ Macintosh (Mac OS 9) users
1. Turn off the power of the PC-50.
Also disconnect the USB cable (by which the PC-50 is connected) from your Macintosh.
2. From the system extensions folder, drag “USB PC-50 Driver” into the trash to delete it.
3. Delete PC-50 from the OMS Folder inside the System folder, or drag PC-50 Driver from the
FreeMIDI Folder inside the System folder to the trash.
4. Restart the Macintosh.
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Troubleshooting
Problems when using the PC-50
036
037
•
In Windows, did you make the setting described in “Giving priority to background
services”?
In order to ensure that MIDI processing occurs smoothly, make the setting described in “Giving
priority to background services.”(➔Windows XP(p. 18), Windows 2000(p. 22))
038
Can’t play back / record MIDI
039
040
041
042
•
•
•
•
Did you plug in the USB cable, or unplug it while an software was running?
Exit all softwares that are using the PC-50, and exit all softwares that are using the PC-50, and
turn the PC-50’s power off, then switch it on again.
Is your computer in Suspend or Sleep mode?
If so, get your computer to resume normal operation, then exit all softwares that are using the
PC-50. Next, turn the PC-50’s power off, then switch it on again.
Have you specified the MIDI data output destination in your playback software?
For some software, you may need to specify the PC-50 as the output destination for MIDI data.
Was the driver installed correctly?
In order for you to play back audio data via the PC-50, the driver must be installed. For
installation and settings, refer to “Getting Connected and Installing Drivers” (Windows: p.
14/ Macintosh: p. 27).
043
•
Are you running multiple softwares?
If multiple softwares are running simultaneously, an error message may appear. If this occurs,
click [OK] and exit the other softwares.
Even if an software window is closed, it is still running if it appears in the taskbar. Be sure to
exit unneeded softwares displayed.
044
Playback or recording halts midway through, and then becomes
impossible
045
•
Was a heavy processing load experienced while using the PC-50, such as accessing the
CD-ROM drive or a network?
If an operation involving a heavy processing load is performed while the PC-50 is in use, it may
not operate correctly. If this occurs, stop playback/recording, and then try resuming playback/
recording. If you are still unable to play back/record, exit all softwares that use the PC-50,
switch off the PC-50, then turn it on again.
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Troubleshooting
046
Operating system becomes unstable
047
•
Operation becomes unstable when the computer is started up with the PC-50 already
connected
Please start up your computer with the PC-50 disconnected, and then connect the PC-50. On a
computer that uses a USB keyboard, starting up the computer with the PC-50 already connected
may cause operation to become unstable. In this case, start up the computer with the PC-50
disconnected, and then connect the PC-50.
44
The display indicates “Lo.”
When the batteries run low, the display will indicate “Lo.” If this message appears, replace the
batteries as soon as possible.
Replacing the batteries will not erase the contents of SYSTEM settings.
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MIDI implementation
Model: PC-50 Version 1.002005.04.1
1. Transmit data
❍RPN MSB/LSB (Controller number 100, 101)
■Channel voice messages
Status
BBnH
BnH
2nd byte
65H
3rd byte
mmH
llH
●Note off
64H
Status
2nd byte
kkH
3rd byte
00H
9nH
n = MIDI channel number:0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
mm =upper byte of parameter number specified by RPN
ll = lower byte of parameter number specified by RPN
n = MIDI channel number:
kk = note number:
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
00H – 7FH (0 – 127)
RPN
Data entry
MSB LSB MSB LSB Explanation
*
Transmitted when you release a key in Play mode.
00H 01H mmH
00H 02H mmH
Master Fune Tuning
mm: 00H-7FH
Master Coarse Tuning
●Note on
Status
2nd byte
kkH
3rd byte
vvH
mm: 00H-7FH
9nH
●Program change
n = MIDI channel number:
kk = note number:
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
00H – 7FH (0 – 127)
01H – 7FH (1 – 127)
Status
2nd byte
CnH
ppH
vv = note on velocity:
n = MIDI channel number:
pp = Program number:
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
*
Transmitted when you push a key in Play mode.
00H – 7FH (prog. 1 – prog. 128)
●Control change
Status
2nd byte
3rd byte
vvH
●Channel pressure
BnH
ccH
Status
2nd byte
DnH
vvH
n = MIDI channel number:
cc = controller number:
vv = control value:
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
00H – 77H
n = MIDI channel number:
vv = Channel pressure:
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
00H – 7FH (0 – 127)
00H – 7FH
❍Bank Select (Controller number 0, 32)
●Pitch bend change
Status
BnH
2nd byte
00H
3rd byte
mmH
llH
Status
2nd byte
3rd byte
mmH
EnH
llH
BnH
20H
n = MIDI channel number:
mm, ll = Pitch Bend value:
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
n = MIDI channel number:
mm = Bank number MSB:
ll = Bank number LSB:
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
00H – 7FH
00 00H – 40 00H – 7FH 7FH
(-8192 – 0 – +8191)
00H – 7FH
*
Transmitted by rightward/leftward operation of the PITCH Bender in Play
mode.
❍Modulation (Controller number 1)
Status
BnH
2nd byte
01H
3rd byte
vvH
n = MIDI channel number:
vv = Modulation depth:
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
00H – 7FH (0 – 127)
*
Transmitted when you press the Modulation Controller in Play mode.
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MIDI implementation
■Channel mode messages
■System realtime message
In addition to the channel mode messages that can be transmitted in Panic, the
PC-50 lets you assign any channel voice message to the VALUE encoder and
transmit it.
In addition to the Active Sensing messages that are transmitted constantly, the PC-
50 allows you to assign the following system realtime messages (other than Active
Sensing) to any controller and transmit them.
●Channel mode messages
●Timing Clock
Status
Status
2nd byte
3rd byte
BnH
ccH
vvH
F8H
n = MIDI channel number:
cc = controller number:
vv = control value:
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
78H – 7FH
*
Transmitted if the System setting F8 CLOCK is ON.
00H – 7FH
●Start
Status
❍All sounds off (Controller number 120)
FAH
Status
BnH
2nd byte
78H
3rd byte
00H
●Continue
Status
n = MIDI channel number:
Transmitted in Panic.
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
FBH
*
●Stop
Status
FCH
❍Reset all controllers (Controller number 121)
Status
BnH
2nd byte
79H
3rd byte
00H
●Active sensing
Status
n = MIDI channel number:
Transmitted in Panic.
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
FEH
*
*
Transmitted at intervals of approximately 250 ms.
❍All notes off (Controller number 123)
●System reset
Status
BnH
2nd byte
7BH
3rd byte
00H
Status
FFH
n = MIDI channel number:
Transmitted in Panic.
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)
*
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MIDI implementation
2. Supplementary material
<Example4> What is the nibble-expressed value of decimal 1258?
1258 ÷ 16 = 78 (quotient) ... 10 (remainder)
78 ÷ 16 = 4 (quotient) ... 14 (remainder)
●Decimal and Hexadecimal table
(An “H” is appended to the end of numbers in hexadecimal notation.)
4 ÷ 16 = 0 (quotient) ... 4 (remainder)
From the preceding table, 0 = 00H, 4 = 04H, 14 = 0EH, 10 = 0HA.
In MIDI documentation, data values and addresses/sizes of Exclusive messages,
etc. are expressed as hexadecimal values for each 7 bits.
The following table shows how these correspond to decimal numbers.
fig.11-22e
Thus, the nibble-expressed value is
00 04 0E 0AH
Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex.
0
1
00H
01H
02H
03H
04H
05H
06H
07H
08H
09H
0AH
0BH
0CH
0DH
0EH
0FH
10H
11H
12H
13H
14H
15H
16H
17H
18H
19H
1AH
1BH
1CH
1DH
1EH
1FH
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
20H
21H
22H
23H
24H
25H
26H
27H
28H
29H
2AH
2BH
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
40H
41H
42H
43H
44H 100
45H 101
46H 102
47H 103
48H 104
49H 105
4AH 106 6AH
4BH 107 6BH
4CH 108 6CH
4DH 109 6DH
4EH 110 6EH
4FH 111 6FH
50H 112
51H 113
52H 114
53H 115
54H 116
55H 117
56H 118
57H 119
58H 120
59H 121
96
97
98
99
60H
61H
62H
63H
64H
65H
66H
67H
68H
69H
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
44 2CH
45 2DH
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
2EH
2FH
30H
31H
32H
33H
34H
35H
36H
37H
38H
39H
3AH
3BH
70H
71H
72H
73H
74H
75H
76H
77H
78H
79H
5AH 122 7AH
5BH 123 7BH
5CH 124 7CH
5DH 125 7DH
5EH 126 7EH
5FH 127 7FH
60 3CH
61 3DH
62
63
3EH
3FH
*
*
The decimal expression of the MIDI channel, program change, etc., is one
greater than the decimal value shown in the table above.
The hexadecimal expression for each 7 bits allows a maximum of 128 steps (0--
127) to be expressed by one byte of data. Multiple bytes are used if the data
requires greater resolution than this. For example, a value expressed by two 7-
bit bytes “aa” and “bbH” would be aa x 128 + bb.
*
*
In the case of signed (+/-) data, 00H = -64, 40H = +/-0, and 7FH = +63; i.e., a
value 64 less than the decimal value shown in the above table is used. In the
case of a two-byte value, 00 00H = -8192, 40 00 = +/-0, and 7F 7F = +8191. For
example, a value of “aa” and “bbH” would have a decimal expression of aa
bbH - 40 00H = aa x 128 + bb - 64 x 128.
In the case of data indicated as “use nibble data,” hexadecimal expression in 4-
bit units is used. A nibble-expressed value of the two bytes 0a and 0bH would
have a value of a x 16 + b.
<Example1>
What is the decimal expression of 5AH?
From the preceding table, 5AH = 90.
<Example2>
What is the decimal expression of the 7-bit hexadecimal value 12 34H?
From the preceding table, 12H = 18, and 34H = 52.
Thus, this is
18 x 128 + 52 = 2356
<Example3>
What is the decimal expression of the nibble-expressed value 0A 03 09 0D?
From the preceding table, 0AH = 10, 03H = 3, 09H = 9, and 0DH = 13.
Thus, this is
((10 x 16 + 3) x 16 + 9) x 16 + 13 = 41885
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MIDI implementation
fig.midi-chart.e
MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER
Date :Apr. 01, 2005
Version : 1.00
MIDI Implementation Chart
Model PC-50
Function...
Transmitted
Recognized
Remarks
Basic
Channel Changed
Default
1
1–16
X
X
Default
Messages
Altered
Mode 3
OMNI ON, MONO, POLY
X
X
X
Mode
**************
Note
Number :
X
X
0–127
**************
True Voice
Note On
Note Off
O (9n v=1–127)
O (9n v=0)
X
X
Velocity
After
Touch
Key's
Channel's
X
O
X
X
Pitch Bend
O
O
X
X
0-119
Control
Change
Program
Change
O (0–127)
**************
X
X
: True Number
System Exclusive
O *1
X
: Song Position
: Song Select
: Tune Request
X
X
X
X
X
X
System
Common
System
Real Time : Commands
: Clock
O
O
X
X
O *2 (120)
O *2 (121)
X
X
X
X
X
X
: All Sound Off
: Reset All Controllers
Aux
Messages
: Local On/Off
: All Notes Off
: Active Sensing
: System Reset
X
O *2 (123)
O
O
* 1 GM2 SYSTEM ON only.
Notes
* 2 When PANIC is transmitted.
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO
O : Yes
X : No
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Main specifications
■ PC-50: MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER
● Keyboard
● Power Supply
49 keys (with velocity)
DC 9 V (AC Adaptor), USB Bus Power,
Dry battery LR6 (AA) type (alkaline) x 4
● Controllers
● Current Draw
MIDI Channel Button
Program Change Button
Octave Shift Buttons (+/-)
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
VALUE Encoder Knob
150 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use:
Alkaline: 10 hours
* This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions
of use.
● Display
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
● Dimensions
833 (W) x 183.8 (D) x 84 (H) mm
32-13/16 (W) x 7-1/4 (D) x 3-5/16 (H) inches
● Side Panel
Power Switch (USB BUS/OFF/DC IN)
ADVANCED DRIVER Switch (ON/OFF)
● Weight
2.7 kg / 6 lbs
● Connectors
Hold Pedal Jack
Expression Pedal Jack
MIDI OUT Connector
USB Connector
● Accessories
CD-ROM
USB Cable
Owner’s Manual
DC IN Jack
● Options
AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series
Pedal Switch: DP series
Expression Pedal: EV-5
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to
change without prior notice.
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INDEX
A
AC Adaptor Jack .......................................................... 11
Active Sensing ............................................................. 80
ADVANCED DRIVER switch ................................... 11, 69
AFTERTOUCH ............................................................ 67
All Notes Off .......................................................... 59, 80
All Sounds Off ........................................................ 59, 80
AppleTalk .............................................................. 31, 33
Audio MIDI Setup ........................................................ 28
Device
Device Settings ....................................................... 36
Unknown Device .............................................. 73, 75
B
Bank
Bank Select ....................................................... 49, 79
LSB ....................................................................... 48
MSB ...................................................................... 49
Transmitting a Bank Select message ..................... 48–49
What is a bank? ...................................................... 46
Batteries ...................................................................... 12
BUS Power ............................................................. 11, 74
Enter Button ................................................................ 10
F
F TUNE ...................................................................... 67
C
C TUNE ...................................................................... 67
Cancel Button .............................................................. 10
Channel Mode Messages ............................................... 80
Channel Pressre ........................................................... 79
Channel Voice Messages ............................................... 79
CHO ........................................................................... 67
Chorus Level ............................................................... 67
CNT ........................................................................... 53
Coarse Tuning ............................................................. 67
Cont ........................................................................... 53
Continue ................................................................ 53, 80
Continue playback from the current location ................... 53
Modifying the Sound of Notes ................................. 44
Control Change ....................................................... 67, 79
CONTROLLER Mode
Starting Playback ............................................... 41, 51
G
Stopping Playback ............................................. 41, 52
To switch the PC-50 to CONTROLLER mode... .......... 50
Transmitting the value of a specific parameter ...... 41, 60
What is CONTROLLER mode? ................................. 50
Current Channel .......................................................... 45
GM2 ........................................................................... 58
GM2 Sys On ................................................................ 58
GM2 System On
Transmitting a GM2 System On message .................. 58
H
Heavy ......................................................................... 63
Hold ........................................................................... 44
Hold Jack .................................................................... 11
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INDEX
I
Input / Output Devices ................................................. 36 PAN ............................................................................ 67
Insert Disk .............................................................. 16, 20 PANIC ........................................................................ 59
Panpot ......................................................................... 67
K
Key Velocity ...................................................... 61, 64, 67
Keyboard Sensitivity .................................................... 63
Pitch Bend ........................................................ 41, 44
L
Pitch Bend Change .................................................. 79
Light ........................................................................... 63
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever .................................. 10
Lo .............................................................................. 12
LSB ............................................................................. 48
M
Medium ...................................................................... 63
MIDI
MIDI CH ............................................................... 45
MIDI CH Button ..................................................... 10
MIDI Device ................................................ 24–26, 28
MIDI flow ......................................................... 38–40
MIDI I/F Mode ...................................... 38–39, 61, 65
MIDI In Device ............................................. 36, 38–39 PLY ............................................................................. 54
MIDI Interface ................................................... 39, 61 PNC ............................................................................ 59
MIDI Out Connector ............................................... 11 POF ............................................................................ 57
MIDI Out Device ............................................... 36, 39 POLY .......................................................................... 54
Poly Mode
Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module ........................ 46
Transmitting a Poly Mode On message ...................... 54
Portamento
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel ........................... 45
Use MIDI functionality ............................................ 41
MNO .......................................................................... 55
Modulation ....................................................... 41, 44, 79
MONO ....................................................................... 55
Mono Mode
Transmitting a Portamento Off message .................... 57
Preferred Device ........................................................... 25
Transmitting a Mono Mode On message ................... 55
MSB ........................................................................... 49
Multimedia Properties ............................................. 25–26
N
Note off ...................................................................... 79
Note on ....................................................................... 79
R
O
Octave ........................................................................ 10
Octave -/+ Button .................................................. 10
Octave Shift ........................................................... 44
OFF ............................................................................ 11
OMS ...................................................................... 30–31
Transmitting a Reset message ................................... 59
Reset All Controllers ............................................... 59, 80
Reverb Level ................................................................ 67
RPN ............................................................................ 79
RST ............................................................................. 68
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INDEX
S
Security Slot ................................................................ 11
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel ................................ 45
Sounds and Audio Devices Properties ............................ 24
Sounds and Multimedia Properties ................................. 25
Start ....................................................................... 51, 80
Stop ....................................................................... 52, 80
SY0 ............................................................................. 61
System Realtime Message .............................................. 80
System Reset ................................................................ 80
System Settings
Advanced Driver setting ......................................... 69
F8 Clock Dfault Tempo ....................................... 61–62
F8 Clock On/Off ............................................... 61–62
Factory Reset .................................................... 61, 68
Key Velocity ..................................................... 61, 64
MIDI I/F Mode ................................................. 61, 65
Value Encoder ................................................... 61, 66
Velocity Curve .................................................. 61, 63
T
TCH ...................................................................... 64, 67
Tempo ................................................................... 61, 67
Timing Clock ............................................................... 80
TOUCH ...................................................................... 64
Transmit Channel ......................................................... 45
Transmit Data .............................................................. 79
U
Unknown Device .................................................... 73, 75
USB ....................................................................... 10–11
USB Cable ............................................................... 8
USB connections with your computer .................. 38–39
USB Connector ....................................................... 11
UTILITY Mode ....................................................... 54, 56
Continue playback from the current location ......... 42, 53
Functions in UTILITY mode ..................................... 42
Make System Settings ............................................. 42
To switch the PC-50 to UTILITY mode ...................... 42
Transmitting a Bank Select LSB message .............. 42, 48
Transmitting a Bank Select MSB message ............. 42, 49
Transmitting a GM2 System On message .............. 42, 58
Transmitting a Mono Mode On message .............. 42, 55
Transmitting a Poly Mode On message ..................... 42
Transmitting a Portamento Off message ............... 42, 57
Transmitting a Portamento On message .................... 42
Transmitting a Reset message ............................. 42, 59
What is UTILITY mode? .......................................... 42
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For EU Countries
For the USA
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
–
–
–
–
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
For the USA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name :
Type of Equipment :
Responsible Party :
Address :
PC-50
MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
(323) 890 3700
Telephone :
Information
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TEL: (01) 4294444
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TEL: 2333 1863
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TEL: (511) 4461388
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Studio 3.4 114 Power Road
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TEL: (022) 66-9426
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TEL: (574)3812529
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Av.las industrias edf.Guitar
import
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Caracas, Venezuela
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TEL: (0)9 68 24 020
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UKRAINE
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Royal Cape Park, Unit 24
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
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Martinique F.W.I.
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Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10
GERMANY
Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.
Oststrasse 96, 22844
Norderstedt, GERMANY
TEL: (040) 52 60090
NEW ZEALAND
Roland Corporation
Australia Pty.,Ltd.
38 Campbell Avenue
Dee Why West. NSW 2099
AUSTRALIA
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar
de los Padres 01780 Mexico
D.F. MEXICO
UNITED KINGDOM
ASIA
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.
Atlantic Close, Swansea
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA
SA7 9FJ,
CHINA
TEL: (55) 5668-6699
Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.
U.A.E.
Zak Electronics & Musical
Instruments Co. L.L.C.
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai,
U.A.E.
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: (01792) 702701
NICARAGUA
Bansbach Instrumentos
Musicales Nicaragua
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503
Managua, Nicaragua
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road
Shanghai 200090, CHINA
TEL: (021) 5580-0800
GREECE
STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light
155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: 2610 435400
For Australia
Tel: (02) 9982 8266
For New Zealand
Tel: (09) 3098 715
Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.
(BEIJING OFFICE)
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili
Chaoyang District Beijing
100011 CHINA
MIDDLE EAST
TEL: (04) 3360715
BAHRAIN
Moon Stores
No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue,
P.O.Box 247, Manama 304,
State of BAHRAIN
TEL: (505)277-2557
CENTRAL/LATIN
AMERICA
HUNGARY
Roland East Europe Ltd.
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83
H-2046 Torokbalint,
HUNGARY
TEL: (010) 6426-5050
ARGENTINA
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.
Av.Santa Fe 2055
TEL: 17 211 005
Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.
TEL: (23) 511011
(GUANGZHOU OFFICE)
2/F., No.30 Si You Nan Er Jie
Yi Xiang, Wu Yang Xin Cheng,
Guangzhou 510600, CHINA
TEL: (020) 8736-0428
(1123) Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
TEL: (011) 4508-2700
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