Roland D Station - Manual (Page 43)

To start the demo running, press the ‘DEMO’ button once - the display alternates between:
Display Ident Value ( Program Number )
As the demo plays, the value changes to show the currently used program. The demo will ‘loop’ continuously with a few
seconds break between the end and beginning. To stop the demonstration at any time simply press the ‘DEMO’ button
again.
NOTE 1: The demo function does NOT operate if the ‘Autotrigger’ is running.
NOTE 2: The changing program numbers can be used to ‘track’ the demo as it plays through which will help identify the
various functions and effects detailed previously in this chapter and as summarised in the ‘Factory Demo Guide’ on page
45.
DIN Sync.
DIN Sync. was a standard developed by Roland for synchronising drum machines and basslines before the advent of
MIDI. This feature on the D Station converts the incoming MIDI clock from your sequencer or sync box into the DIN Sync.
format allowing you to control the tempo of a unit like the original TB303 etc. with your MIDI equipment. It sends a 5v pulse
at a rate of 24ppqn (pulses per quarter note) to keep a slaved machine at the same tempo as your master clock.
To use this feature, simply connect a suitable lead between the D Station’s output and the slave units DIN Sync input.
When the MIDI clock is running the slave unit will play it’s current pattern or song at the same tempo.
Utility Mode
Din Sync
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MIDI RX CH
MIDI TX CH
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MIDI RX CH
MIDI TX CH
PROGRAM
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