Roland Prelude - Manual (Page 30)

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Backing Track Functions
Moving the playback location of a song
Use the SONG buttons to specify the song playback location.
Performing along with a song
([MINUS ONE/CENTER CANCEL])
You can press [MINUS ONE/CENTER CANCEL] to mute
(silence) the specified Part. This is called the “Minus One”
function. To specify the Part that will be muted,
see below.
Each time you press [MINUS ONE/CENTER CANCEL], the Minus
One function will be turned on (button lit) or off (button unlit).
Specifying the Part that will be muted
1. Press [MENU].
2. Use [ ] [ ] to select “Minus One Setting” then press
[ENTER].
You can also call up this page bt pressing and holding the
[MINUS ONE] button.
3. Use the cursor buttons to select the Part that you want to
mute.
4. Turn the VALUE dial to set it to ON or OFF.
5. When you’re finished making settings, press [EXIT].
This setting is system parameter.
Song data you created on the Prelude can be saved on USB
memory.
For details, refer to “Saving User Data to USB Memory
(Backup)” (p. 48).
“Using Preset Performances” (p. 36)
“Using the Metronome” (p. 22)
“Saving User Data to USB Memory (Backup)” (p. 48)
“Loading User Data Saved on USB Memory (Import)” (p. 48)
Playlist: Playlist is a function that lets you create a list of songs in a
specified order, and play them back consecutively on the Prelude.
You can use the “Playlist Editor” software supplied with the Prelude
to create a playlist on your computer.
Songlist: The list of songs specified in the playlist is called a
Songlist.
You can play back SMF files or audio files saved in USB memory.
SMF/Audio files that can be played
[ ] Returns to the beginning of the song.
[ ] Rewinds the song.
[ ] Fast-forwards the song.
[ ] Moves to the end of the song.
[ ] Plays or pauses the song.
Back Up Song Files
Other Functions Related to Song
USB Memory Player
(SMF/Audio File Player)
Playing Back SMF/Audio Files
SMF
Format
0 or 1
* With format 1 SMFs, there are
limitations on the tracks that will be
played.
File Size
240 KB maximum (Note that this
will vary slightly based on the SMF
content.)
System Exclusive Packet sizes of 512 bytes or less
Audio File
WAV/
AIFF Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz
Bit Depth 8/16/24 bits
MP3
Format MPEG-1 audio layer 3
Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz
Bit Rates
32/40/48/56/64/80/96/
112/128/160/192/224/256/
320 kbps, VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
Creating a playlist
Start up “Playlist Editor” and create a playlist.
* For details on creating a playlist, refer to
“PlaylistEditorManualE.pdf,” which is installed together
with “Playlist Editor” (you’ll find it in the “Help” menu).
• You cannot create playlists on Prelude itself.
• You can play back individual songs even without
creating a playlist (see “Playing Back SMF/Audio
Files”). This only works for SMF or audio files in the
root directory of your USB memory.
• Only audio files whose sampling frequency is 44.1kHz
can be played.
• The Prelude can handle up to a maximum of 999 songs
and playlists. (“Playlist Editor” can handle up to 999
playlists.)
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