Roland MC-09 - Manual (Page 66)

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How the MC-09 is organized
Audio signal flow
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DSP synthesizer
This section produces the sound, and acts as an effects
processor when processing the sound. It produces sound
when it is played by the step sequencer or keyboard pads. It
can also be played by an external MIDI device.
This section can also apply effects to an external audio source
or a loop that you recorded in the audio looper. By using the
step sequencer for effect control, you can modulate the effect
cyclically.
Audio looper
This section records (captures) or processes the sound of a
DSP synthesizer performance or an external audio source. By
repeatedly playing back the recorded sounds, you can play
loop phrases for up to four parts. In addition, this playback
can be played simultaneously with the performance of the
DSP synthesizer.
You can also apply effects to a loop or use the step sequencer
in conjunction with loop control to play back the recorded
phrases in even more diverse ways.
Step sequencer
This section plays the pattern phrases, effect control, and
loop control data, and lets you make settings. It uses MIDI
messages to control the DSP synthesizer and the audio
looper.
DSP SYNTH
AUDIO
LOOPER
: Stereo
: Mono
LEVEL
knob
LEAD BASS
RHYTHM
1
4
Pan
Level
Looper
OUTPUT
knob
OUTPUT
jack
LINE IN
Send LINE IN
Return
EFFECTS
Part Send
Part Return
INPUT
jack