ROLAND VP-9000
Quick Start

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VP-9000
Playing Phrases Using a Keyboard
Use the following procedure to connect a MIDI keyboard to the VP-9000 and to trigger samples: 1. Connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the keyboard to the MIDI IN of the VP-9000. 2. Set the keyboard to transmit on MIDI channel 1. 3. Insert the demo disk into the VP-9000. 4. Press DISK, then press F1 [LOAD]. 5. Press F1 [PERFRM], then press F6 [ACCEPT] to continue. Note: Any samples in the VP-9000 will be erased if you continue. If you wish to save anything currently in memory, you must save it to disk�see Pages 91-95 in the User Guide. Use the VALUE dial to select Forever, and press F6 [LOAD], followed by F6 [ALL]. 7. Press SAMPLE and use the VALUE dial to select Forevr-BdyA :VOX. 8. Press F2 [MODE] and use the VALUE dial to set the Key Assign first to SOLO, then to POLY. 9. Trigger the sample from your keyboard in each mode and experiment by triggering one or more keys. 10. Press EXIT to return to the main screen. Note: You can specify that the sample be sounded either in polyphonic (POLY) or in monophonic (SOLO) mode. POLY mode is useful when creating vocal harmonies. POLY: Multiple notes can be played simultaneously. SOLO: Only the note of the last-played key will sound. 6.

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Applying Multi-Effects
The multi-effects section of the VP-9000 provides 40 high-powered effect types. Use the following procedure to apply an effect to a sample loaded in Part 1: 1. Press PERFORM and F6 [EFFECT]. 2. Use the PART </> buttons to select Part 1. 3. CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT to select MULTI. 4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired effect. 5. Press F4 [MULTI] to view the effect�s parameters. 6. Use the CURSOR buttons and the VALUE dial to select the desired values. 7. Press EXIT twice to return to the Performance screen.

Sampling
The VP-9000 can sample sounds from the AUDIO IN jack on its front panel (mono), or the stereo inputs on its back panel. Use the following procedure to sample a sound using a microphone: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Plug a microphone into the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the VP-9000. Press SAMPLING and use the VALUE dial to select an empty sample (�NO WAVE DATA� should be displayed). Press F4 [SMPLNG], then press F6 [OK]. You can rename the sample later if you wish. Press F1 [TMPLAT] and use the VALUE dial to select MIC, then press EXIT. Speak or sing into the microphone and use the REC LEVEL knob on the front panel to adjust the sampling level on the right side of the display. Press F2 [SETUP] to check the sampling settings, then press F5 [METRO] to view the metronome settings. Press F6 [START]. The VP-9000 will wait until it receives a signal, and then sampling will begin. Press F6 [STOP] to end sampling. Press PREVIEW to listen to the sample you just created.

Syncing Multiple Samples
The VP-9000 can synchronize the playback speed of the sample assigned to each part, allowing you to create new musical combination phrases from a mixture of wildly different sources. The master tempo of the VP-9000 or the external clock of another device can be set to control the tempo for each part. Use the following procedure to sync your parts: 1. Press PERFORMANCE, then press F2 [PART]. 2. Press F2 [GENERAL], then use the CURSOR buttons to select T Sync for Part 1. 3. Use the VALUE dial to select On. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the remaining parts. 5. Press EXIT twice to return to the Performance screen. 6. 7. 8.

Note: The sampling templates are great ways to quickly set up the VP-9000 for sampling. For more information on templates, sampling setup, and the metronome settings, see Pages 76-98 in the VP-9000 User Guide and Pages 117-132 in the VP-9000 Reference Manual.

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