Roland V-Arranger Keyboard VA-76 - Manual (Page 185)

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VA-76 – Choosing the performance functions (Controllers)
hand outside the D Beam’s range, both Resonance and
TVF Cutoff return to their original values (“0”= no
change).
Note: If TVF Cutoff is already set to “+63”, you cannot
increase it using the D Beam Controller. In that case, the
following option is probably more useful. Also note that
some Tones already use the highest possible TVF Cutoff
value by default, in which case you cannot add more over-
tones (by opening the filter even further).
Cut&Reso Downº— (Only for Upper1 or 2) By mov-
ing your hand over the D Beam, you can vary the cur-
rent TVF Cutoff value (see also page 126) of the
Upper1 and/or 2 part. The Resonance parameter will
be set to “+63” (maximum), while the Cutoff fre-
quency can be controlled between “0” (no change)
and “–64” (lowest possible TVF Cutoff setting). When
you move your hand outside the D Beam’s range, both
Resonance and TVF Cutoff return to their original
values (“0”= no change).
Note: See the above note. The TVF Cutoff frequency cannot
be lowered if TVF Cutoff is already set to “–64”.
Tempo Up/Down— Select one of these options if you
want to increase (Up) or decrease (Down) the current
Arranger or Song Composer tempo. By moving your
hand outside the D Beam’s range, you return to the
previous tempo value.
Modulationº— Select this function if you want the D
Beam to duplicate the modulation function of the
Bender/Modulation lever.
Arpeg 1/2/3 Octv— By moving your hand over the D
Beam, you cause the Lower2 part to play arpeggios
(broken chords) based on the notes you play in the
chord recognition area (see page 101). Depending on
the setting you select here, the notes of the chord rec-
ognition area will be arpeggiated over 1, 2, or 3
octaves.
Note: Do not forget to assign a suitable Tone to the Lower2
part. See “Selecting Tones for the Keyboard parts” on
page 37. Also, activate the Arranger Hold function (see
page 101).
Chord 1/2/3 Octv— By positioning your hand inside
the D Beam’s range, you cause the Lower2 part to
sound the notes of the chords you play in the chord
recognition area. You could use this function to add
syncopated brass or guitar “hits” to your melody. The
velocity value used for playing these notes is “100”.
The number (1, 2, or 3) bears on the octave of this
“added chord”: 1= A 3~G4, 2= A 4~G5, and 3= A 5~
G6. Move your hand outside the D Beam’s range to
stop the Lower2 part from sounding the chord.
Arr Start/Stop— Depending on the current condition
of the Arranger (running or stopped), one move
inside the D Beam’s range stops (or starts) it. A second
movement will start (or stop) it again.
Fill To Var/Or— Here, too, the D Beam performs two
functions that depend on the currently selected Divi-
sion (Original or Variation). The first time the D
Beam senses your hand (or other limb), it activates the
Fill-In TO VARIATION function. Upon completion of
that Fill, the Arranger switches to the Variation pat-
tern. The second time, the Fill-In TO ORIGINAL is
activated.
Note: This function is only available while the Arranger is
available. During Composer or 16-track Sequencer play-
back, you may get the impression that the D Beam Control-
ler does not work. But as soon as you return to the Arranger
(normal VA-76) mode, everything will be back to normal
again.
ADrum On/Off— This setting allows you to switch
the Arranger’s ADrums part on and off using the D
Beam Controller. There are also combined on/off
options (see below).
ABass On/Off— This setting allows you to switch the
ABass part on and off using the D Beam Controller.
Accomp On/Off— This setting allows you to switch
the Accompaniment parts (ACC1~6) on and off using
the D Beam Controller.
ABs+ADr On/Off— This setting allows you to use the
D Beam for switching on and off the ABass and
ADrums parts.
Acc&ABs On/Off— This setting allows you to use the
D Beam for switching on and off the ABass and
ACC1~6 parts.
Acc&ADr On/Off— This setting allows you to use the
D Beam for switching on and off the ADrums and
ACC1~6 parts.
Pitch Up/Down— These two options allow you to
raise (Up) or decrease (Down) the VariPhrase Pitch
parameter. This duplicates “one half ” of the [Pitch]
slider (see page 49).
Time Up/Time Down— These two options allow
you to increase (Up) or decrease (Down) the playback
speed of the selected VariPhrase.
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