Roland A-49 - MIDI Keyboard Controller (White) - Manual (Page 17)

About the Operating Modes
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MIDI Visual Control Mode
What is MIDI Visual Control mode?
This is the mode that lets you control a video device that supports MIDI Visual Control (MVC).
You can control images on the Visual Control device that’s connected to the A-49 via a MIDI
cable.
When you select MIDI Visual Control mode and play the keyboard of the A-49, images will be
controlled in synchronization with your performance.
What is MIDI Visual Control?
MIDI Visual Control is an internationally-used recommended practice that was added to
the MIDI specification so that visual expression could be linked with musical performance.
Video equipment that is compatible with MIDI Visual Control can be connected to electronic
musical instruments via MIDI in order to control video equipment in tandem with a
performance.
Functionality in MIDI Visual Control mode
Buttons, knobs, etc. Function
[PITCH] button
The same functionality as in PLAY mode.
[VOL] button
[ASSIGN] button
Attack time (CC#73)
[FUNCTION] button Not in use.
[S1] button
You can use the same functionality as in PLAY mode.
[S2] button
[C1] knob
Cutoff (CC#74)
[C2] knob Resonance (CC#71)
[Pitch Bend/Modulation]
lever
The same functionality as in PLAY mode.
[TRANSPOSE] button
[+][–] buttons
HOLD jack
You can use the same functionality as in PLAY mode.
EXPRESSION jack
* The effect that’s applied will depend on the video device. For details, refer to the owner’s
manual of your video device.