Roland MC-909 - Manual (Page 14)

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Panel Descriptions
Top Panel
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1. D Beam Controllers
You can modify the patterns or sounds by passing your hand over
these (p. 35).
2. Volume Section
Adjusts the output volume of the entire MC-909, and the input
volume to the MC-909.
3. Realtime Modify Section
Modifies the tone (p. 33).
4. Mastering Section
Applies a mastering effect (compressor) (p. 108).
5. Velocity Pads
Used as a keyboard to play sounds or trigger phrases (p. 27).
6. Function Buttons
Access the screens for the functions shown in the bottom line of the
screen.
7. Part Mixer Section
Adjusts the volume and pan for each part in the pattern (p. 33).
8. Sampling Section
Records external sounds into the MC-909 as waveforms, and
processes them (p. 109).
9. Effect Section
Applies special effects to the sound (p. 88).
10. Mode Section
Selects Song mode (p. 79), Pattern mode (p. 21), or Patch/Sample
mode (p. 51).
The button of the currently selected mode will light.
11. Cursor/Value Section
Used to select patterns or patches, and to input values (p. 18).
12. Sequencer Section
Used to play/record patterns or songs (p. 24, p. 82).
13. Turntable Emulation
Simulates the effect of changing the rotational speed of a turntable
(p. 36).
14. TAP Button
Adjusts the BPM (tempo) according to the timing at which you tap
this button (p. 25).
15. V-LINK Button
Switches V-LINK (p. 137) on/off.
16. SmartMedia card slot
Insert a SmartMedia card (3.3V, maximum 128 MB) here.
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