Workshop Booklets
About the Workshop Booklets
To help you get the most from your Roland/BOSS product, we’ve created the free, downloadable Workshop booklets you see on this page. Each booklet takes you deeper than you can go using a manual alone, with specific, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and explanations.
BR-600
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BR-600 Workshop 01: Making a CD of Your Music with iTunes™
If you’ve got a Mac or PC, it’s easy to turn anything you’ve recorded on your BR-600 into an audio CD you can play most anywhere. This booklet explains how.
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BR-600 Workshop 02: Using the Built-in Rhythm
This workshop walks you through the ins and outs of the BR-600’s onboard drum machine, from selecting drum kits and playing drum sounds with the pads to creating your own custom patterns and rhythm arrangements.
Fantom-G
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Fantom-G Workshop 01: The Fantom-G Possibilities
This booklet provides a step-by-step, hands-on introduction to the Fantom-G. We’ll give you a taste of its many capabilities, and an idea of what’s in store for you with your new Fantom-G.
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Fantom-G Workshop 02: Power User Control
If the Fantom-G’s about one thing—other than its killer sounds and display—it’s power and flexibility. Its controls are built for speed, and things get even better when you add a mouse. This booklet is where it all begins.
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Fantom-G Workshop 03: Power User Control 2: The Pads
Nowhere are the Fantom-G’s efficiency and flexibility more on display than the DYNAMIC PADS area. There are so many aspects of the Fantom-G’s operation in which the pads kick things into high gear that they deserve their own booklet.
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Fantom-G Workshop 04: Saving Your Work on the Fantom-G
With all the music you can make on the Fantom-G, you’ll want to make sure you know how to store it for safekeeping, along with all the bits and pieces that went into it. This Workshop booklet explains how to save Fantom-G songs, samples, patches, and everything else.
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Fantom-G Workshop 05: Single Mode in the Fantom-G
When you want to use the Fantom-G in the most traditional, straight-ahead way—maybe with a single patch on the keyboard and a rhythm set or rhythm on the pads—Single mode’s the way to go. This booklet explains how it works.
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Fantom-G Workshop 06: Editing Fantom-G Patches and Rhythm Sets
At the heart of the Fantom-G is its killer sounds. Sure, the factory patches and rhythm sets sound great, but you can also create your own, as you’ll learn in this booklet.
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Fantom-G Workshop 07: Live Mode in the Fantom-G
The Fantom-G is designed, first and foremost, as an excellent performance keyboard, and that’s what its Live mode is all about. It’s the place where the Fantom-G really shines. This booklet explains Live mode in detail in order to help you harness the Fantom-G’s performance power.
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Fantom-G Workshop 08: Creating Layers and Splits
In Live mode, each keyboard-full of sounds is called a “live set.” A live set is where you combine sounds or assign them to different areas of the keyboard. This booklet shows you how to put sounds together as layers and splits on the Fantom-G.
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Fantom-G Workshop 09: Manipulating Sounds in Realtime
The Fantom-G has a great set of tools for controlling sounds in realtime, from its control sliders and knobs, to the D Beam, and more. This booklet explains how to set up the Fantom-G realtime controllers and the patches and effects they control.
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Fantom-G Workshop 10: Studio Mode
With its powerful 152-track sequencer/recorder, the Fantom-G naturally provides its own slick studio environment in which to get some songs down. In Studio mode, you have access to as many as 16 patches/rhythm sets/sample sets at the same time, 24 audio tracks, and up to 22 effects! This booklet explains what you need to know about Studio mode.
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Fantom-G Workshop 11: Sequencing and Recording
In this booklet, you’ll get all the details on sequencing and recording in the Fantom-G, from conceptual explanations of phrases, samples, and tracks, on up through sophisticated and flexible sequencing and recording techniques. This booklet’s a must if you’re itching to master the Fantom-G’s 152-track sequencer/recorder.
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Fantom-G Workshop 12: Perfecting Songs, MIDI Tracks, and Audio Tracks
When you’ve captured your MIDI and audio tracks, the fun’s just starting. This booklet takes you through the Fantom-G’s extensive collection of sequencer/recorder editing tools that will help you refine your music to your notion of perfection.
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Fantom-G Workshop 13: Playing Clips from the Fantom-G Pads
The Fantom-G is more than just a synth, sampler, audio interface, and sequencer/recorder, though you’d think that might be enough. The Fantom-G’s pads can serve as an absolutely killer way to launch sequenced phrases as clips onstage, DJ-style. Mix and match your beats in harmony with the mood of the mob. This booklet shows you how to bang out clips from the Fantom-G pads.
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Fantom-G Workshop 14: Adding Live Audio to the Fantom-G
The Fantom-G boasts a full-featured mini-mixer that allows you to add live sounds to your playing and songs. Connect a mic, a guitar, or any other instrument to the Fantom-G’s audio inputs, add effects, and it’s show time. The input mixer offers phantom power, its own dedicated effects, and access to the rest of the Fantom-G’s stunning effects. You’ll learn how to incorporate live audio into the Fantom-G with in this booklet.
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Fantom-G Workshop 15: Using the Fantom-G with a Computer
The Fantom-G’s potent USB capabilities make it an outstanding companion to a computer and a computer-based DAW (“Digital Audio Workstation”). Of course, you can exchange files. Of course, you can use its keyboard with a DAW and use the Fantom-G as an awesome multitimbral module with effects for your DAW. But did you know the Fantom-G may also be all the audio interface you need to get audio into and out of your DAW? And did you know how easy it is to sample your computer’s audio—and that’s any of its audio—on the Fantom-G? Check out this booklet to learn more.
Fantom-X
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Fantom-X Workshop 01: The Fantom-X Experience
A quick tour of how the major Fantom-X creative tools interact.
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Fantom-X Workshop 02: The Sounds of the Fantom-X
A tour of the Fantom-X sounds and Patch mode.
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Fantom-X Workshop 03: The Rhythms of the Fantom-X
Explore the pads, drum sounds and rhythms of the Fantom-X.
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Fantom-X Workshop 04: The Fantom-X Effects
This booklet helps you get the most out the powerful effects processing in the Fantom-X.
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Fantom-X Workshop 05: Sequencing Music on the Fantom-X
Learn how to record your music in the Fantom-X’s full-featured sequencer.
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Fantom-X Workshop 06: Sampling on the Fantom-X
Capture loops, vocals, noises or any other sound with the Fantom-X’s advanced sampling capabilities (updated for Version 2.10).
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Fantom-X Workshop 07: Smart Storage in the Fantom-X
Learn how to safely store your samples and other data in the Fantom-X.
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Fantom-X Workshop 08: Performing with the Fantom-X
Splits, layers, realtime controllers and more make the Fantom-X hot onstage.
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Fantom-X Workshop 09: Making a CD of Your Fantom-X Music
Learn how to turn your Fantom-X music into a final audio CD.
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Fantom-X Workshop 10: Advanced Fantom-X Recording Techniques
Learn how to use time-based effects, create arpeggios, work with mastering effects and record realtime patch tweaks.
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Fantom-X Workshop 11: Audio Tracks
You can record vocals, guitars, or any other live playing alongside your sequenced tracks. This booklet explains how.
Fantom-Xa
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Fantom-Xa Workshop 01: Exploring the Fantom-Xa
This booklet is for the new Fantom-Xa owner, and provides an introduction to some of the Fantom-Xa’s most exciting features.
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Fantom-Xa Workshop 02: Speed Sequencing
Did you know you can record an entire arrangement on the Fantom-Xa without stopping? This booklet explains how.
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Fantom-Xa Workshop 03: Working with Standard MIDI Files
For the working musician, Standard MIDI Files (SMFs) provide a great way to quickly get a set list together. For the hobbyist, they can provide lots of fun. This booklet explains how to load, play, and customize Standard MIDI Files on the Fantom-Xa.
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Fantom-Xa Workshop 04: Live Audio Inputs
If you’re singing or playing along with the Fantom-Xa’s sequencer onstage, why not tap into its killer effects by plugging your mic—or a guitar—into its audio input jacks? “Live Audio Inputs” explains how to harness the power of this easily-missed feature of the Fantom-Xa.
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Fantom-Xa Workshop 05: Sequencing with Rhythms
The Fantom-Xa’s built-in rhythms can provide great-sounding, professional-quality drumming for songs you record in the Fantom-Xa’s 16-track sequencer. This booklet explains how to add rhythms to a song.
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Fantom-Xa Workshop 06: Importing and Using Loops
This booklet teaches you how to import sampled loops into the Fantom-Xa, how to play them, and how to work them into songs. You’ll also learn how easy it is to stretch or shrink a loop’s tempo once it’s inside the Fantom-Xa.
GR-20
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GR-20 Workshop 01: Getting Started with the GR-20
This booklet helps you get up and running with the GR-20. You’ll learn how to set up your rig, and how to optimize the GR-20 for the way you play. It also discusses the various ways to select patches and how to get the most out of them.
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GR-20 Workshop 02: Customizing GR-20 Patches
The GR-20 offers lots of ways to make its patches your own. In this booklet, you’ll learn how to edit GR-20 patches, changing the way they sound and the way they behave.
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GR-20 Workshop 03: Using the GR-20 with a Sequencer
This booklet explains how the GR-20, together with a MIDI sequencer, allows you to make MIDI recordings from your guitar. It contains lots of setup instructions and tips for sequencing.
GT-10
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GT-10 Workshop 01: Realtime Effects Control
The GT-10 Guitar Effects Processor is packed with a huge array of pro BOSS effects and COSM® amps. Using foot switches, pedals, MIDI, and more, you can control this massive arsenal to an unprecedented degree, all in real time as you play. This booklet shows you how to make that happen.
JUNO-Di
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JUNO-Di Workshop 01: Getting to Know the JUNO-Di
The JUNO-Di is packed with Roland’s latest, greatest sounds and a surprising array of performance tools. Its light weight and the fact that it can run on batteries make it an awesome portable synth and MIDI controller. This booklet provides a quick tour of its main features.
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JUNO-Di Workshop 02: Using the JUNO-Di with a Computer
The JUNO-Di’s USB-MIDI capability makes it an excellent choice for any computer-based music system. It’s easy to use as a MIDI controller—light weight and battery power make it especially suited for use with a laptop DAW—and it rocks as a multitimbral sound source. On top of that, included JUNO-Di software allows you to create and edit JUNO-Di sounds from your computer. This booklet explains how to get this beautiful MIDI relationship going.
JUNO-G
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JUNO-G Workshop 01: JUNO-Geography
This booklet provides a hands-on introduction to the JUNO-G workstation keyboard. It’ll give you a tour of its main features, giving you a taste of what’s in store for you with the JUNO-G.
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JUNO-G Workshop 02: Using the JUNO-G with a Computer
In addition to being a killer stand-alone workstation, the JUNO-G fits seamlessly into a computer-based DAW (“Digital Audio Workstation”) recording environment. This booklet explains how to get things going between your JUNO-G and your Mac or PC.
JUNO-Gi
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JUNO-Gi Workshop 01: Meet the JUNO-Gi
Bringing together tons of Roland’s latest synth sounds with a BOSS BR-style recorder and GT-class effects, the JUNO-Gi is a new kind of instrument. This booklet introduces you to this computer-friendly, next-generation synth.
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JUNO-Gi Workshop 02: Splits, Layers, Favorites, and More
One of the great performance features of the JUNO-Gi is that you can split its keyboard into as many as four separate zones. You can also layer up to four tones in a live set. This booklet gets into the JUNO-G’s splitting and layering capabilities, as well as the Favorites feature that lets you quickly get to your splits and layers.
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JUNO-Gi Workshop 03: Using the JUNO-Gi’s Live Audio Inputs and BOSS Effects
With its built-in BOSS effects, the JUNO-Gi can act as a portable, lightweight onstage mixer for singing keyboardists or duos. Bring a mic, a second instrument, and the JUNO-Gi, and you’re good to go.
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JUNO-Gi Workshop 04: Realtime Control in the JUNO-Gi
The JUNO-Gi offers realtime controls that can make your music even more exciting. Using them to shape your sounds as you play, you’ll be performing with a level of expressiveness that makes every note uniquely your own. This book explains how to use and customize the JUNO-Gi’s realtime controls.
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JUNO-Gi Workshop 05: The Digital Recorder—Getting Serious
The JUNO-Gi contains an eight-track digital multitrack recorder for recording your songs. If you’re ready to get down to business, this booklet explains in detail how to take advantage of the digital recorder’s tools and features.
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JUNO-Gi Workshop 06: Using the JUNO-Gi with a Computer
In addition to its wealth of sounds you can use in a computer-based music system, the JUNO-Gi can also serve as the audio interface and master MIDI controller for your computer’s digital audio workstation, or “DAW.” This booklet explains how to integrate the JUNO-Gi into your computer music rig.
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JUNO-Gi Workshop 07: Working with the JUNO-Gi’s BOSS Insert Effects
The JUNO-Gi brings together cutting-edge technologies from Roland and BOSS. Its digital recorder boasts BOSS effects similar to those found in the popular BOSS GT-10. This booklet explains how use the JUNO-Gi’s BOSS effects.
JUNO-STAGE
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JUNO-STAGE Workshop 01: Getting to Know the JUNO-STAGE
The JUNO-STAGE synth is all about live performance. This booklet takes you through its main features and onstage toolkit.
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JUNO-STAGE Workshop 02: Using the JUNO-STAGE with a Computer
While the JUNO-STAGE is designed first and foremost for live performance, it also makes a great MIDI controller for any computer-based music system. Its ability to transmit MIDI messages over a USB connection and its dedicated MIDI Controller mode let you take your favorite keyboard from the stage to the studio. This booklet explains how.
M-16DX
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M-16DX Workshop 01: Getting Started with the M-16DX
This booklet introduces you to the M-16DX, providing a tour of its mixing controls and presenting some important underlying concepts. The booklet also explains how to set up the M-16DX system.
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M-16DX Workshop 02: Inputs and Outputs on the M-16DX
The M-16DX has an impressive variety of inputs and outputs. This booklet explains where they are, what they’re for, and how to use them.
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M-16DX Workshop 03: Basic Signal-Flow Tutorial
In this booklet, we’ll take you through the steps for getting audio from a mic into, around, and out of the M-16DX. The booklet’s both a simple how-to and a detailed explanation of signal flow in the M-16DX, an important thing to understand in any mixer.
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M-16DX Workshop 04: Live Mixing with the M-16DX
The M-16DX makes a great compact live mixer, with killer sound and a flexibility you’ll come to really appreciate at show time. This booklet takes you from setup to soundcheck to performance, with instructions, tips, and strategies.
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M-16DX Workshop 05: Using the M-16DX with a DAW
The M-16DX makes a great front end for a computer-based DAW (digital audio workstation) recording studio. This booklet gets you started, with explanations of universal DAW concepts. It also takes you through the downloading and installation of the necessary M-16DX drivers.
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M-16DX Workshop 06: Using the M-16DX with SONAR LE™
If you’re a SONAR LE™ user (SONAR LE ships with the M-16DX) read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up SONAR LE for use with the M-16DX.
*SONAR LE™ is a trademark of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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M-16DX Workshop 07: Using the M-16DX with GarageBand™
If you’re an Apple™ GarageBand™ user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up GarageBand for use with the M-16DX.
*Apple™ and GarageBand™ are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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M-16DX Workshop 08: Using the M-16DX with Sonar
If you’re a SONAR™ user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up SONAR for use with the M-16DX.
*SONAR™ and SONAR LE™ are trademarks of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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M-16DX Workshop 09: Using the M-16DX with Logic Pro™
If you’re an Apple™ Logic Pro™ user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Logic Pro 8 for use with the M-16DX.
*Apple™ and Logic Pro™ are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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M-16DX Workshop 10: Using the M-16DX with Cubase
If you’re a Cubase™ user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Cubase for use with the M-16DX.
*Cubase™ is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies, GmbH. Steinberg Media Technologies, GmbH is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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M-16DX Workshop 11: Using the M-16DX with Digital Performer
If you’re a Digital Performer™ user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Performer for use with the M-16DX.
*Performer™ is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc. Mark of the Unicorn, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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M-16DX Workshop 12: Using the M-16DX with Ableton Live
If you’re an Ableton Live™ user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Live for use with the M-16DX.
*Ableton Live™ is a trademark of Ableton. Ableton is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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M-16DX Workshop 13: M-16DX EQ
What’s a great mixer without EQ? The M-16DX supplies all the EQ you’ll need for recording, live mixing, and audio/video production, and this booklet explains how to use it.
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M-16DX Workshop 14: The M-16DX Effects
The M-16DX contains reverb, echo, and a host of helpful insert effects. Learn how to operate and tweak them in this booklet.
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M-16DX Workshop 15: Tuning Your Room with RAC
One of the most innovative features of the M-16DX is its Room Acoustic Control, “RAC.” RAC can automatically customize the M-16DX’s output to compensate for acoustic issues in your studio or performance venue. This booklet tells you how to put RAC to work for you.
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M-16DX Workshop 16: Using Scenes on the M-16DX
One of the biggest advantages of a digital mixer like the M-16DX is its ability to remember your settings for you, and to recall them in a heartbeat. The M-16DX does this using its 16 “scenes.” You’ll learn how to create, edit, save, and recall scenes in this booklet.
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M-16DX Workshop 17: Creating Submixes Using the Mute/Alt Bus
The M-16DX’s Mute/Alt system provides an extra stereo bus you can use for a submix when you’d like to simultaneously control an entire group of related sounds with a single set of controls. This booklet explains how to create a submix on the M-16DX.
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M-16DX Workshop 18: Using the M-16DX’s Finalize Tool
To make your stereo mixes sound as great as possible, the M-16DX offers Finalize, which can smooth out and tighten-up your work. Learn how to use Finalize in this booklet.
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M-16DX Workshop 19: Using the M-16DX as a DAW Controller
With Version 2.00 and higher software, the M-16DX can act as a control surface for such popular DAWs as SONAR LE, SONAR, Logic Pro, and Live. You can control these DAWs without taking your hands off the M-16DX you’re already using as their multi-channel audio interface. Here’s all you need to know about how to use the M-16DX as a control surface.
*SONAR™ and SONAR LE™ are trademarks of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
Apple™ and Logic Pro™ are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
Live™ is a trademark of Ableton. Ableton is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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M-16DX Workshop 20: Using the M-16DX as an Onstage Submixer
If you’re playing in a band, the M-16DX makes a great personal onstage submixer. Learn how to get your own monitor mix as you deliver your own killer mix of your sounds to the house engineer.
MICRO BR® BR-80
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MICRO BR® BR-80 Workshop 01: Getting to Know the BR-80
Given its size, it’s a little hard to believe that the MICRO BR® BR-80 can do all the things it can do. But it’s true: This little box is packed with features that’ll quickly make it one of your most indispensable tools. It’s also a serious pocketful of fun. This Workshop booklet takes you on a tour of the MICRO BR® BR-80.
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MICRO BR® BR-80 Workshop 02: Jam
The MICRO BR® BR-80’s jam-along eBand feature is almost too much fun, but that’s not all it is. It’s also a great practice and performing tool. This booklet takes you to the next level with eBand.
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MICRO BR® BR-80 Workshop 03: Record
Yes, it’s a full-on multitrack recorder. Yes, it’s got eBand. But in LIVE REC mode, the BR-80 is also an incredibly useful handheld stereo recorder you can use for capturing song ideas, performances, and all of the sounds of your life. In this booklet, we explore LIVE REC mode in depth.
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MICRO BR® BR-80 Workshop 04: Share
Yes, it’s nice to share. Especially when you’ve got an eight-track studio, friends who play and sing, and an internet connection. The MICRO BR® BR-80 ships with software that lets you send tracks to your friends and then bring their contributions back into your BR-80 songs. This booklet helps you get things going.
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MICRO BR® BR-80 Workshop 05: Using the BR-80 as an Audio Interface
As if the BR-80 didn’t already offer enough features packed into its compact case, it also makes a great audio interface for a laptop recording rig. This booklet tells you how to use the BR-80 as the audio interface for your DAW.
MV-8000
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MV-8000 Workshop 01: Creating a New Project
An MV-8000 project holds for everything you need when you’re working on a song. This booklet will help you understand how to get the most from your projects, and how to set up them up for the way you like to work.
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MV-8000 Workshop 02: Loading Patches
This booklet explains how to load patches into the MV-8000 when you’re trying to find the sounds for a project, or when you just want to have some fun playing the MV-8000.
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MV-8000 Workshop 03: Sampling
This booklet gets you started with MV-8000 sampling. It’s also intended as a companion for the MVWS04, MVWS05, MVWS06, and MVWS07 booklets, which discuss some of the more advanced ways you can sample.
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MV-8000 Workshop 04: Auto Chop
It’s easy to slice up a sample into separate sounds you can play on the MV-8000 pads. This booklet explains how to do this using the MV-8000’s Auto Chop feature.
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MV-8000 Workshop 05: Importing a Sample from CD
Learn how to make samples from audio CD and data CD-ROMs.
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MV-8000 Workshop 06: Direct Recording
Did you know you can use the MV-8000’s sampler to simply record along with your sequenced tracks? This booklet explains how.
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MV-8000 Workshop 07: Spreading a Sample Across the Pads
This booklet explains how to lay out a single sample across a set of pads so you can play it at different pitches.
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MV-8000 Workshop 08: Getting the Most from Sample RAM
The MV-8000 makes it easy to trim away samples you’ve decided not to use so that you have more room for stuff you do want. This booklet explains how to “optimize” a project.
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MV-8000 Workshop 09: MPC-to-MV Translator
This booklet is for people migrating to the MV-8000 from AKAI MPC™ products. If you know how to do something on an MPC, this booklet will tell you how to do it on the MV-8000.
*The trademark listed above is the trademark of its respective owner, which is a separate company from Roland. This company is not affiliated with Roland.
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MV-8000 Workshop 10: Getting Around the MV-8000’s Hard Drive
If you own an MV-8000, and don’t own a personal computer, this booklet explains how to navigate the MV-8000’s hard drive.
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MV-8000 Workshop 11: Working with External MIDI Instruments
This booklet explains how to play MIDI instruments—including computer-based soft synths—from the MV-8000’s pads, as well as how to use MIDI sounds in your MV-8000 sequences.
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MV-8000 Workshop 12: Using the MV-8000 with an External Sequencer
The MV-8000 can act as a powerful sample player when it’s used with a computer sequencing program, or with a standalone hardware sequencer. This booklet explains how.
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MV-8000 Workshop 13: Automation
With automation, the MV-8000 memorizes and plays back mix settings for you, helping you create the perfect mix for a song or pattern. This booklet explains how to use the MV-8000’s automation features.
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MV-8000 Workshop 14: Using EQ
The MV-8000’s built-in EQ lets you adjust the tone of your audio tracks and MIDI track instruments so they sound just the way you want them to. This booklet explains how to use the MV-8000 EQ, and includes a bunch of tips if you’re new to EQ.
MV-8800
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MV-8800 Workshop 01: Creating a New Project
An MV-8800 project holds for everything you need when you’re working on a song. This booklet will help you understand how to get the most from your projects, and how to set up them up for the way you like to work.
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MV-8800 Workshop 02: Loading Patches
This booklet explains how to load patches into the MV-8800 when you’re trying to find the sounds for a project, or when you just want to have some fun playing the MV-8800.
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MV-8800 Workshop 03: Sampling
This booklet gets you started with MV-8800 sampling. It’s also intended as a companion for the Auto Chop, Importing a Sample from CD, Direct Recording, and Spreading a Sample Across the Pads MV-8800 Workshop booklets, which discuss some of the more advanced ways you can sample.
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MV-8800 Workshop 04: Auto Chop
It’s easy to slice up a sample into separate sounds you can play on the MV-8800 pads. This booklet explains how to do this using the MV-8800’s Auto Chop feature.
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MV-8800 Workshop 05: Importing a Sample from CD
Learn how to make samples from audio CD and data CD-ROMs.
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MV-8800 Workshop 06: Direct Recording
Did you know you can use the MV-8800’s sampler to simply record along with your sequenced tracks? This booklet explains how.
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MV-8800 Workshop 07: Spreading a Sample Across the Pads
This booklet explains how to lay out a single sample across a set of pads so you can play it at different pitches.
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MV-8800 Workshop 08: Getting the Most from Sample RAM
The MV-8800 makes it easy to trim away samples you’ve decided not to use so that you have more room for stuff you do want. This booklet explains how to “optimize” a project.
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MV-8800 Workshop 09: MPC-to-MV Translator
This booklet is for people migrating to the MV-8800 from AKAI MPC™ products. If you know how to do something on an MPC, this booklet will tell you how to do it on the MV-8800.
*The trademark listed above is the trademark of its respective owner, which is a separate company from Roland. This company is not affiliated with Roland.
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MV-8800 Workshop 10: Getting Around the MV-8800’s Hard Drive
If you own an MV-8800, and aren’t familiar with computers, this booklet explains how to navigate the MV-8800’s hard drive.
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MV-8800 Workshop 11: Working with External MIDI Instruments
This booklet explains how to play MIDI instruments—including computer-based soft synths—from the MV-8800’s pads, as well as how to use MIDI sounds in your MV-8800 sequences.
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MV-8800 Workshop 12: Using the MV-8800 with an External Sequencer
The MV-8800 can act as a powerful sample player when it’s used with a computer sequencing program, or with a standalone hardware sequencer. This booklet explains how.
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MV-8800 Workshop 13: Automation
With automation, the MV-8800 memorizes and plays back mix settings for you, helping you create the perfect mix for a song or pattern. This booklet explains how to use the MV-8800’s automation features.
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MV-8800 Workshop 14: Using EQ
The MV-8800’s built-in EQ lets you adjust the tone of your audio tracks and MIDI track instruments so they sound just the way you want them to. This booklet explains how to use the MV-8800 EQ, and includes a bunch of tips if you’re new to EQ.
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MV-8800 Workshop 15: Making a Beat
The MV-8800 is all about beats, and this booklet tells you how to make them. Step-by-step instructions show you how easy it is to create everything from the simplest beat to a full-on monster arrangement without ever hitting STOP.
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MV-8800 Workshop 16: Using Patterns in a Song
This booklet explains how to add new beats—also called “patterns”—to your songs, and how to build brand-new songs by stringing patterns together.
RC-50
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RC-50 Workshop 01: Using Single Mode
The RC-50’s Single mode is used for recording and playing loops in sequential order, making it great for creating separate song sections on-the-fly during a live performance. In this booklet, we cover Single mode essentials, including pedal operations and important patch settings.
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RC-50 Workshop 02: Using Multi Mode
When the RC-50’s in Multi mode, it becomes a looping multitracker with the ability to play up to three phrases at once. This booklet covers Multi mode in detail.
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RC-50 Workshop 03: Patches
In this booklet, you’ll learn how to edit and store patches, so that you can configure the RC-50 just the way you like for any looping adventure.
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RC-50 Workshop 04: Audio Inputs and Outputs
With three different types of audio inputs, the RC-50 provides the right connections for your guitar, bass, keyboard, microphone, or MP3/CD player. Once you’re connected, multiple outputs give you plenty of options for monitoring and processing your sound after it leaves the RC-50. This booklet gives you the lowdown on using the inputs and outputs.
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RC-50 Workshop 05: The Guide and Loop Quantize
The RC-50’s built-in guide provides a rhythmic backing you can play along with when recording phrases, while the Loop Quantize feature helps you keep your phrases in perfect sync with the guide and each other. This booklet covers both of these features in detail.
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RC-50 Workshop 06: Tempos and Tempo Sync
In this booklet, you’ll learn all about the tempo settings that are at the heart of many RC-50 functions. You’ll also learn how to use the Tempo Sync feature, which synchronizes phrases to the patch tempo without changing their pitch.
SonicCell
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SonicCell Workshop 01: Using SonicCell with a DAW
SonicCell’s not just a powerful synthesizer. It also acts as an audio-interface front end for a computer-based DAW (digital audio workstation) recording studio. This booklet gets you started, with explanations of SonicCell DAW concepts. It takes you through the downloading and installation of the necessary SonicCell drivers and Editor software, and also helps you get your computer set up for use with SonicCell.
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SonicCell Workshop 02: Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface
This booklet lays out the nuts and bolts—and some of the many flexible options—for using SonicCell as a way to get audio into a DAW for recording. It includes both conceptual explanations and specific application instructions.
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SonicCell Workshop 03: Using SonicCell with SONAR LE™
If you’re a SONAR LE user (SONAR LE ships with SonicCell), read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up SONAR LE for use with SonicCell.
*SONAR LE™ is a trademark of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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SonicCell Workshop 04: Using SonicCell with SONAR™
If you’re a SONAR user, read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up SONAR for use with SonicCell.
*SONAR™ is a trademark of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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SonicCell Workshop 05: Using SonicCell with Logic Pro™
If you’re a Logic Pro user, read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Logic Pro for use with SonicCell.
*Apple™ and Logic Pro™ are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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SonicCell Workshop 06: Using SonicCell with GarageBand™
If you’re a GarageBand user, read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up GarageBand for use with SonicCell.
*Apple™ and GarageBand™ are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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SonicCell Workshop 07: Using SonicCell with Ableton Live™
If you’re a Live user, read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Live for use with SonicCell.
*Ableton Live™ is a trademark of Ableton. Ableton is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
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SonicCell Workshop 08: Using SonicCell with Digital Peformer™
If you’re a Performer user, read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Performer for use with SonicCell.
*Digital Performer™ is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc. Mark of the Unicorn, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
VB-99
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VB-99 Workshop 01: Introduction to the VB-99
The VB-99 is hands-down the most powerful bass processor ever made, capable of transforming your instrument with sounds both familiar and unreal. This booklet introduces you to the VB-99’s creative possibilities and discusses some of the technologies that are part of it.
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VB-99 Workshop 02: Pickup Settings
This booklet gives you the lowdown on using a divided pickup with the VB-99, including the Roland GK-3B and third-party piezo-type systems. Using the normal pickups in your bass is covered as well.
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VB-99 Workshop 03: On-the-Gig Sound Settings
The VB-99 makes it easy to tweak its overall sound for different performing environments without changing the sounds stored in the individual patches. This booklet shows you how.
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VB-99 Workshop 04: Using the Built-in Tuner
When working with the VB-99, you’ll find the built-in chromatic tuner to be one of its most often-used features. This booklet discusses how to use the tuner and control it with external switches.
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VB-99 Workshop 05: Working with Patches
A VB-99 patch stores all the parameter settings that make up a particular sound. In this booklet, we show you how to select, save, and manage your patches in the VB-99.
V-Combo VR-700
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V-Combo Workshop 01: Getting to Know the VR-700
The V-Combo VR-700 is a potent all-in-one performance instrument with an absolutely killer organ section. This booklet takes you on an introductory tour of the V-Combo front panel and features.
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V-Combo Workshop 02: V-Combo Splits and Layers
With its three organ sounds—upper, lower, and pedal—and two ensemble tones all available at once, the opportunities for creating splits and layers on the V-Combo are vast. This booklet gets you up and running with splitting the V-Combo keyboard and layering V-Combo sounds.
VG-99
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VG-99 Workshop 01: Introduction to the VG-99
The VG-99 is hands-down the most powerful guitar processor ever made, capable of transforming your instrument with sounds both familiar and unreal. This booklet introduces you to the VG-99’s creative possibilities and discusses some of the technologies that are part of it.
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VG-99 Workshop 02: Pickup Settings
This booklet gives you the lowdown on using a divided pickup with the VG-99, including the Roland GK-3 and third-party piezo-type systems. Using your guitar’s normal pickups is covered as well.
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VG-99 Workshop 03: On-the-Gig Sound Settings
The VG-99 makes it easy to tweak its overall sound for different performing environments without changing the sounds stored in the individual patches. This booklet shows you how.
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VG-99 Workshop 04: Using the Built-in Tuner
When working with the VG-99, you’ll find the built-in chromatic tuner to be one of its most often-used features. This booklet discusses how to use the tuner and control it with external switches.
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VG-99 Workshop 05: Working with Patches
A VG-99 patch stores all the parameter settings that make up a particular sound. In this booklet, we show you how to select, save, and manage your patches in the VG-99.
VS8F-3
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VS8F-3 Workshop 01: Mastering the Mastering Tool Kit
This booklet takes you deep into the heart of the VS8F-3’s Mastering Tool Kit, or “MTK,” plug-in, explaining how to produce tight, punchy CDs from your finished mixes. You’ll find detailed explanations of the MTK’s EQ and dynamics processors, and a wealth of advanced tips.
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