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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES

(p. 3; p.

5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to

feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Copyright © 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

002c

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service

Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information.”

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004

• Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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007

• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits.

Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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008b

• Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA series), and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body.

Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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012c

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information” when:

• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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013

• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

014

Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices.

Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord.

Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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016

• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information.”

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019

• Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.

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023

• DO NOT play a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

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027

• Never expose battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

101b

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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102c

• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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103b

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs.

Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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4

104

• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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107c

• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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108b

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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110b

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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2

1

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111: Selection

• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please

read and observe the following precautions (p. 12).

• Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used ones.

In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.

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• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes.

Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.

6

• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

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112

• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

301

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

302

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

303a

• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.

304a

• When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you may have connected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/ or damage to speakers or other devices.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception.

Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit.

Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

354a

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets

(condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

358

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

360

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.

You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Maintenance

401a

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, nonabrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

558b

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels (especially when it is late at night).

559a

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box

(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

561

• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately).

By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

204

* Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

206e

* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

206j

* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.”

207+209

* Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of

Apple Inc.

* Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk, Inc.

* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL).

Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

220

* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

* Roland is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

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CONTENTS

USING THE UNIT SAFELY .............................................................................................. 3

IMPORTANT NOTES ...................................................................................................... 5

Contents of the Package .............................................................................................. 8

Quick Page Reference Table ........................................................................................ 9

Names of Things and What They Do ......................................................................... 10

Panel..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Side panel........................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Inserting batteries ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Driver Installation and Settings ................................................................................ 13

Windows 7/Windows Vista users............................................................................................................................... 14

Installing the driver.......................................................................................................................................... 14

Input/output device settings....................................................................................................................... 16

Windows XP users ........................................................................................................................................................... 17

Installing the driver.......................................................................................................................................... 17

Input/output device settings....................................................................................................................... 19

Macintosh users ............................................................................................................................................................... 20

Installing the driver.......................................................................................................................................... 20

Input/output device settings....................................................................................................................... 21

Basic Connections and MIDI Flow ............................................................................. 24

USB connections with your computer—Transmitting MIDI messages to your software ..................... 24

Basic connections............................................................................................................................................. 24

MIDI flow ............................................................................................................................................................. 24

USB connections with your computer—Using the A-500S as a MIDI interface........................................ 25

Basic connections............................................................................................................................................. 25

MIDI flow ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

When using a MIDI connection—Transmitting MIDI messages

to an external MIDI sound module, etc. .................................................................................................................. 26

Basic connections............................................................................................................................................. 26

MIDI flow ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

Use MIDI Functionality ............................................................................................... 27

How to switch modes .................................................................................................................................................... 27

PLAY mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 27

UTILITY mode..................................................................................................................................................... 28

Play ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Features useful when playing...................................................................................................................... 30

Setting the MIDI transmit channel ............................................................................................................................ 31

Selecting sounds on a sound module

—Transmitting program change / bank select massages................................................................................ 32

Transmitting a program change message .............................................................................................. 33

Transmitting a bank select LSB message................................................................................................. 34

Transmitting a bank select MSB message ............................................................................................... 35

Starting/stopping playback—Transmitting start/stop messages ................................................................. 36

Starting playback—Transmitting a start message............................................................................... 37

Stopping playback—Transmitting a stop message ............................................................................ 38

Continuing playback from the current location—Transmitting a continue message............ 39

Transmitting messages to an external MIDI sound module............................................................................ 40

Transmitting a poly mode on message.................................................................................................... 40

Transmitting a mono mode on message ................................................................................................ 41

Transmitting a portamento on message ................................................................................................. 42

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CONTENTS

Transmitting a portamento off message................................................................................................. 43

Transmitting a GM2 system on message................................................................................................. 44

Transmitting a reset message...................................................................................................................... 45

Transmitting the value of a specific parameter.................................................................................................... 46

System Settings .......................................................................................................... 47

Set the system settings.................................................................................................................................................. 47

F8 CLOCK ON / OFF (Keyboard: 0) .............................................................................................................. 48

F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO (Keyboard: 1).............................................................................................. 48

VELOCITY CURVE (Keyboard: 2)................................................................................................................... 49

KEY VELOCITY (Keyboard: 3)......................................................................................................................... 50

MIDI I/F MODE (Keyboard: 4)........................................................................................................................ 50

VALUE KNOB (Keyboard: 5)........................................................................................................................... 51

FACTORY RESET (Keyboard: 6)..................................................................................................................... 53

Appendices ................................................................................................................. 54

Driver signing option settings (Windows XP) ....................................................................................................... 54

Reinstalling the driver.................................................................................................................................................... 54

Removing the driver....................................................................................................................................................... 55

Power management settings...................................................................................................................................... 57

Windows 7 users............................................................................................................................................... 57

Windows Vista users........................................................................................................................................ 57

Windows XP users............................................................................................................................................ 58

Macintosh users ................................................................................................................................................ 58

System “Performance” settings (Windows) ........................................................................................................... 59

Windows 7 users............................................................................................................................................... 59

Windows Vista users........................................................................................................................................ 59

Windows XP users............................................................................................................................................ 60

About standard driver mode (Windows XP).......................................................................................................... 61

Installing the standard driver....................................................................................................................... 61

Input/output device settings....................................................................................................................... 61

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 62

Problems when installing the driver ........................................................................................................................ 62

Problems with settings.................................................................................................................................................. 65

Problems when playing ................................................................................................................................................ 66

MIDI Implementation ................................................................................................. 68

Main Specifications .................................................................................................... 72

INDEX........................................................................................................................... 73

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Contents of the Package

The A-500S includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items are included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the A-500S.

MIDI keyboard controller A-500S fig

USB cable

Use this cable to connect the A-500S to the USB connector of your computer. For details on connections, refer to

“Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 13).

* Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement due to loss or damage, please contact the nearest

Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information.”

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM (one each)

A-500S CD-ROM

This contains the A-500S drivers.

Cakewalk Production Plus Pack DVD-ROM

Cakewalk Production Plus Pack, packed with a lavish array of high-quality music production tools, is included.

* Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

DO NOT play a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

Owner’s manual

This is the document you’re reading. Keep it at hand for reference when needed.

Cakewalk Production Plus Pack installation guide

This explains the installation and user registration process for the software included on the Cakewalk Production Plus

Pack DVD-ROM. Unless you complete the user registration and obtain a registration code as directed in this guide, you won’t be able to use the software for more than thirty days after installation.

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Quick Page Reference Table

Before you begin

Using the MIDI functionality

Making system settings

Troubleshooting

Names of Things and What They Do

Driver Installation and Settings

Basic Connections and MIDI Flow

System Settings

Use MIDI Functionality

Play

Features useful when playing

Pitch Bend

Modulation

Hold

Expression

Octave Shift

Setting the MIDI transmit channel

Selecting sounds on a sound module

Transmitting a program change message

Transmitting a bank select LSB message

Transmitting a bank select MSB message

Starting/stopping playback of the performance data of a sequencer or other device

Starting playback—Transmitting a start message

Stopping playback—Transmitting a stop message

Continuing playback from the current location—Transmitting a continue message

Transmitting messages to an external MIDI sound module

Transmitting a poly mode on message

Transmitting a mono mode on message

Transmitting a portamento on message

Transmitting a portamento off message

Transmitting a GM2 system on message

Transmitting a reset message

Transmitting the value of a specific parameter

F8 CLOCK

VELOCITY CURVE

KEY VELOCITY

MIDI I/F MODE

VALUE KNOB

FACTORY RESET

Problems when installing the driver

Problems with settings

Problems when playing

p. 45

p. 46

p. 48

p. 49

p. 41

p. 42

p. 43

p. 44

p. 38

p. 39

p. 40 p. 40

p. 34

p. 35

p. 36

p. 37

p. 50 p. 50

p. 51

p. 53

p. 62

p. 65

p. 66

p. 30

p. 31

p. 32

p. 33

p. 30 p. 30 p. 30 p. 30

p. 10

p. 13

p. 24

p. 47

p. 27

p. 29

p. 30

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Names of Things and What They Do

You must install the driver before you connect the A-500S to your computer for the first time.

Install the driver as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 13).

Panel

fig.panel1.eps_77

1 2

1

Display

Indicates the current status and various other information.

Number

USB

DATA OUT

UTILITY

Operating a controller will cause its current value to appear in the display for a time.

Lights if the A-500S is connected to your computer via USB.

This will blink when MIDI messages are transmitted via USB or MIDI OUT.

This will blink in UTILITY mode (p. 28).

2

VALUE knob

Use this knob to specify the MIDI transmit channel or the program change number. In CONTROLLER mode

(p. 36), this knob controls the parameter you specify

(p. 46).

Turning the encoder specifies the value.

3 4 5

6

* If you do not operate or play the A-500S for a certain length of time, the display and buttons will automatically dim.

3

OCTAVE [-] [+] button

Press OCTAVE [-] [+] button to shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down in steps of an octave.

When not in PLAY mode (p. 27), use these buttons to

return to confirm setting item (the [ENTER] button) or to cancel the setting and return to PLAY mode (the

[CANCEL] button).

4

[MIDI CH] button

Specifies the transmission channel “Current channel” (p. 31) for the keyboard and bender.

In CONTROLLER mode (p. 36) this transmits a Start message (FAh).

5

[PGM CHANGE] button

Transmits program change messages on the current channel.

In CONTROLLER mode (p. 36) this transmits a Stop message (FCh).

6

Pitch Bend/Modulation lever

This lever can be used to modify the pitch or apply vibrato.

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Names of Things and What They Do

Side panel

fig.rear_50

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

7

AC adaptor jack

Connect the AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately) to this jack. Insert the plug firmly so it won’t get unplugged accidentally.

8

Power switch

DC

OFF

USB

Power-on status when using the AC adaptor or batteries

* If the AC adaptor is connected and batteries are inserted, the power supplied by the AC adaptor is used. If you disconnect the AC adaptor, the power supplied by the batteries is used.

Power is off

Power on using a USB cable (when not using the AC adaptor)

* USB (=BUS power) can be used when the A-500S is connected to your computer via a USB cable. In this case, the power will be supplied from your computer via the USB cable. To use the A-500S with bus power, set the power switch to USB.

* For some computers, the A-500S may not operate if bus power is used. In this case, use the AC adaptor (sold separately) or batteries.

9

USB connector

Use this when connecting the A-500S to your computer via a USB cable.

10

HOLD jack

Connect a pedal switch to this jack and use it as a hold pedal.

11

EXPRESSION jack

Connect an expression pedal to this jack and use it to control tone or volume in real time.

12

MIDI OUT connector

This can be connected to the MIDI connector of other MIDI devices to transmit MIDI messages.

13

[ADVANCED DRIVER] switch

This switches the operating mode between Advanced mode and Standard driver mode.

Normally, you should use Advanced mode (ON).

ON

(Advanced mode)

OFF

(Standard driver mode)

This mode utilizes the A-500S’s special, advanced MIDI driver.

This advanced driver uses *FPT technology for rapid, high-performance MIDI transmissions.

This mode uses the standard MIDI driver included with the OS. Use this if you do not have the special driver installed. This setting can be used only when running Windows XP.

* FPT=Fast Processing Technology of MIDI Transmission

14

Security slot ( )

http://www.kensington.com/

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Names of Things and What They Do

3

5

5

Inserting batteries

2

1

* If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions.

• Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.

• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.

• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

1.

Make sure that the power switch is turned off.

2.

Remove the battery cover located on the rear panel of the A-500S.

* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.

* When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

3.

Insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure to observe the correct polarity (+/-).

* Use alkaline batteries.

* Do not mix new batteries with partially used batteries, and do not mix batteries of differing types.

4.

Close the battery cover.

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When the batteries run low, the display will indicate “Lo.” When this message appears, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

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Driver Installation and Settings

H_install_e.eps_95

The installation procedure and the settings will differ depending on your system. To perform the installation and make settings, follow the three steps listed below for your system.

1.

Install the driver

2.

Input/output device settings

Windows 7/

Windows Vista Windows XP

p. 14 p. 17 p. 16 p. 19

Mac OS X

p. 20 p. 21

What is a driver?

A driver is software that transfers data between the A-500S and the application software on your computer when the

A-500S is connected to your computer.

* If you want to use the A-500S in Standard driver mode, refer to “About standard driver mode (Windows XP)” (p. 61).

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Driver Installation and Settings

Windows 7/Windows Vista users

Steps to be performed on the A-500S itself are marked by a Operation of the A-500S

Do not connect the A-500S to your computer until you are directed to do so.

symbol.

* The example screen shots included here are taken from Windows Vista.

Installing the driver

1.

Start up Windows without the A-500S connected.

* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).

2.

Close all currently running software.

3.

Insert the included A-500S CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

* If the auto-play dialog appears, click “Open folder to view files.”

4.

In the appropriate folder within the CD-ROM, double-click the Setup icon to start up the installer.

OS Installer

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows 7 64-bit edition

Windows Vista 64-bit edition

Open the folders [Driver] and then [Win7]

Open the folders [Driver] and then [Vista]

Open the folders [x64Driver] and then [Win7]

Open the folders [x64Driver] and then [Vista] fig.vista-5e.eps

If you get a message saying “The operating system you are using is not supported” or “The version of this file is

not compatible with the version of Windows you’re running,” or if you don’t know the version of your operating system, check your operating system as described below.

If System type indicates 64-bit Operating System, you have the 64-bit version.

Windows 7 users

Open Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System.

If the Control Panel shows the icon view, click System.

Windows Vista users

Open Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click System.

If the Control Panel shows the classic view, double-click the System icon.

5.

A confirmation screen regarding user account control will appear.

Click [Yes] if you’re using Windows 7, or click [Continue] if you’re using Windows Vista.

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Driver Installation and Settings fig.vista-7e.eps

6.

The screen will indicate “A-500S Driver will be installed on your computer.”

Click [Next].

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

7.

To begin the installation, click [Next] once again.

Installation will begin.

If a dialog box related to Windows Security appears, click [Install].

The screen will indicate “Ready to install the driver.”

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

8.

Operation of the A-500S

Set the A-500S’s [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch to the ON position.

* If the [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch is set to OFF, the installation will not take place as described in the following procedure.

* Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

9.

Operation of the A-500S

Set the A-500S’s power switch to the OFF position.

10.

Operation of the A-500S

Use a USB cable to connect the A-500S to your computer.

11.

Operation of the A-500S Set the A-500S’s power switch to the USB position.

The driver will be installed automatically.

* It can take several minutes for the driver installation to complete.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

12.

When installation has been completed, the Driver Setup dialog box will indicate “Installation has been

completed.”

Click [Close] to close the Driver Setup dialog box.

If the System Settings Change dialog box appears, click [Yes]. Windows will automatically restart.

Next, you need to set your software so it can use the A-500S.

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Input/output device settings

In order to use the A-500S with your software, you’ll need to select the A-500S as MIDI input/output device. For details on how to do this, refer to the documentation for your software.

* If you’re unable to select the A-500S as the input/output device in your software, it may be that a problem has

occurred. Refer to “Problems with settings” (p. 65) in the Troubleshooting section.

MIDI OUT device

MIDI output device

MIDI input device

A-500S MIDI OUT

A-500S

* The Windows Media Player included with Windows 7 or Windows Vista cannot use the A-500S’s MIDI input/output device.

Caution when recording or playing back with your software

Check the following points before you use the A-500S to record or play back.

• Connect the A-500S to your computer before you start up the software you’re using.

• Do not disconnect the A-500S’s USB cable from your computer while your software is running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the A-500S’s USB cable from your computer.

This completes driver installation and settings.

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Driver Installation and Settings

Windows XP users

Steps to be performed on the A-500S itself are marked by a Operation of the A-500S

Do not connect the A-500S to your computer until you are directed to do so.

symbol.

Installing the driver

fig.XP-6e.eps

1.

Start up Windows without the A-500S connected.

* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).

2.

Close all currently running software.

3.

Insert the included A-500S CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

4.

On the CD-ROM, open the [Driver] folder and then the [XP] folder, and double-click the Setup icon.

* If you get a message saying “The operating system you are using is not supported” or saying that the application is invalid, check the version of your operating system.

* If the “Install Program As Other User” dialog box appears, click [Cancel] to terminate the installation, log on to

Windows using an administrator account, and perform the installation once again.

5.

The screen will indicate “A-500S Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click [Next].

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

6.

To begin the installation, click [Next].

If the Software Installation dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the installation.

* If you are unable to proceed, click [OK] to halt the installation, and then change the settings as described in “Driver

signing option settings (Windows XP)” (p. 54).

The screen will indicate “Ready to install the driver.”

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

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7.

Operation of the A-500S

Set the A-500S’s [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch to the ON position.

* If the [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch is set to OFF, the installation won’t take place as described in the following procedure.

* Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

8.

Operation of the A-500S

Set the A-500S’s power switch to the OFF position.

9.

Operation of the A-500S Use a USB cable to connect the A-500S to your computer.

fig.XP-8e.eps

10.

Operation of the A-500S Set the A-500S’s power switch to the USB position.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

1. The message “Found New Hardware” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen, and the

Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.

* It may take between ten seconds to several minutes until the Found New Hardware Wizard appears.

If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update, choose No and click [Next].

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2. Choose Install the software automatically (Recommended), and click [Next].

3. If the Hardware Installation dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the

installation.

* If you are unable to proceed, click [OK] to halt the installation, and then change the settings as described in

“Driver signing option settings (Windows XP)” (p. 54).

4. The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”

Click [Finish].

11.

When installation is complete, the Driver Setup dialog box will indicate “Installation has been

completed.”

Click [Close] to close the Driver Setup dialog box.

If the System Settings Change dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.

Next, you need to set your software so it can use the A-500S.

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Input/output device settings

In order to use the A-500S with your software, you must select the A-500S as MIDI input/output device. For details on how to make this setting, refer to the documentation for the software you’re using.

* If you’re unable to select the A-500S as the input/output device in your software, it may be that a problem has

occurred. Refer to “Problems with settings” (p. 65) in the Troubleshooting section.

MIDI OUT device

MIDI output device

MIDI input device

A-500S MIDI OUT

A-500S

Settings when using the A-500S in Windows Media Player

Some software, such as Windows Media Player, may use the system default playback/recording device as its MIDI input/output device.

Make the following settings if you want to use an external MIDI sound module connected to the MIDI OUT connector of the A-500S.

1.

Open the Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then double-click the Sounds

and Audio Devices.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon.

2.

Click the Audio tab to open it, and in the MIDI Music Playback area, select A-500S MIDI OUT.

3.

Click [OK] to complete the setting.

Caution when recording or playing back with your software

Check the following points before you use the A-500S to record or play back.

• Connect the A-500S to your computer before you start up the software you’re using.

• Do not disconnect the A-500S’s USB cable from your computer while your software is running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the A-500S’s USB cable from your computer.

This completes driver installation and settings.

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Macintosh users

Steps to be performed on the A-500S itself are marked by a Operation of the A-500S symbol.

Do not connect the A-500S to your computer until you are directed to do so.

Installing the driver

* If the Authenticate dialog box or the dialog that indicates “Installer requires that you type your password” appears during the installation, enter your password and click [OK].

* What you actually see on the screen may differ depending on your system.

1.

Start up your computer with the A-500S disconnected.

* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).

2.

Close all currently running software.

3.

Insert the included A-500S CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

4.

Double-click one of the following icons on the CD-ROM to start up the installer.

OS

Mac OS X 10.6 or later

Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier

Installer

[A500S_USBDriver.pkg] (/Driver/10.6)

[A500SUSBDriver.pkg] (/Driver/10.4_10.5)

A message concerned with checking whether installation is possible may appear. If so, click [Continue].

If a message indicating that installation is not possible appears, check the operating system you’re using, and perform step 4.

5.

The screen will indicate “Welcome to the A-500S Driver Installer.”

Click [Continue].

6.

If the display indicates “Select a Destination,” click your start-up disk to select it, and then click

[Continue].

7.

The screen will indicate “Easy Install” or “Standard Install.”

Click [Install] or [Upgrade].

8.

The screen will indicate “Installing this software requires you to restart your computer when the

installation is done.”

Click [Continue Installation].

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9.

The screen will indicate “Click Restart to finish installing the software.”

Click the [Restart] to restart your computer.

* It may take some time for your Macintosh to restart.

* Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

10.

Operation of the A-500S Set the A-500S’s power switch to the OFF position.

11.

Operation of the A-500S When your computer has started up, use a USB cable to connect the

A-500S to your computer.

Turn the A-500S’s [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch ON, and use a USB cable to connect the A-500S to your computer.

12.

Operation of the A-500S

Set the A-500S’s power switch to the USB position.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

Next, you need to set your software so it can use the A-500S.

Input/output device settings

1.

In the ApplicationsUtilities folder, double-click Audio MIDI Setup to start it up.

2.

Access the dialog box.

Mac OS X 10.6 or later

From the Window menu, choose Show MIDI Window to open MIDI Studio.

Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier

Click the MIDI Devices tab.

3.

Verify that the A-500S is shown in the MIDI Studio or Audio MIDI Setup dialog box.

* If the A-500S is not shown, or if it is grayed-out, the A-500S has not been recognized correctly. Try clicking Rescan

MIDI. You can also try disconnecting and reconnecting the A-500S’s USB cable.

* If you’ve previously installed a different version of the driver, the former settings could still exist. If so, click the grayedout A-500S to select it, and then click Remove Device to delete the settings.

4.

Click Add Device twice.

Two new external devices will appear.

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5.

Specify the Device Name for the new external device.

1. Click the new external device you added to select it, and then click Show Info.

2. In the Device Name field, enter a name for the device. Enter the following name for each new

external device.

Device Name

First

A-500S MIDI OUT

Second

A-500S

6.

Connect the ▼ and ▲ symbols (which signify the outputs and inputs) of the A-500S icon to those of the

new external device icon by using the mouse to drag between them.

fig.osx3-j

Use the mouse to drag a connection

7.

Check to make sure that MIDI transmission and reception takes place normally. Proceed as follows.

1. Click Test Setup.

2. Try playing the keyboard of the A-500S. If the corresponding port’s arrow in the MIDI Studio or

Audio MIDI Settings dialog box blinks, the settings are made correctly.

3. Click Test Setup once again to end the test.

8.

Close the MIDI Studio dialog box

or Audio MIDI Setup dialog box. This completes the settings.

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Caution when recording or playing back with your software

Check the following points before you use the A-500S to record or play back.

• Connect the A-500S to your Macintosh and turn on the power before you start up your software.

• Do not switch off the power to the A-500S or disconnect the USB cable from your Macintosh while the software is running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the A-500S’s USB cable from your Macintosh.

• The A-500S will not work with the Mac OS X Classic environment. Use the A-500S when the classic environment is not running.

This completes driver installation and settings.

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Basic Connections and MIDI Flow

USB connections with your computer — Transmitting MIDI messages to your software

Basic connections

fig.connect-basic

AC adaptor (sold separately)

It is not necessary to connect the AC adaptor if you are using a USB connection.

However, with some computers, the A-500S may not operate when powered from the USB bus. In this case, set the power switch to the DC position and connect the

AC adaptor.

Computer

DP Series

(sold separately)

EV-5

(sold separately)

Roland

* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

MIDI flow

fig.flow-USB-off-e

* Turn MIDI I/F MODE OFF as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 50).

MIDI I/F MODE OFF

PC

MIDI OUT DEVICE

A-500S MIDI OUT

MIDI IN DEVICE

A-500S

USB A-500S

A-500S KEYBOARD

MIDI

OUT

MIDI IN DEVICE

A-500S

A-500S

KEYBOARD

This port receives messages from the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, and VALUE knob.

The port assignment determines how the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, and VALUE knob are mapped to A-500S.

The messages of the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, VALUE knob, hold pedal and expression pedal will be transmitted from here.

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USB connections with your computer — Using the A-500S as a MIDI interface

* If you want to use Media Player to play a sound module connected to the A-500S’s MIDI OUT connector, make driver settings.

“Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 13)

Basic connections

fig.connect-basic

AC adaptor (sold separately)

It is not necessary to connect the AC adaptor if you are using a USB connection.

However, with some computers, the A-500S may not operate when powered from the USB bus. In this case, set the power switch to the DC position and connect the

AC adaptor.

Computer

DP series

(sold separately)

Roland

EV-5

(sold separately)

MIDI

IN

MIDI sound module (sold separately)

* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

MIDI flow

fig.flow-USB-on-e

* Turn MIDI I/F MODE ON as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 50).

MIDI I/F MODE ON

PC

MIDI OUT DEVICE

A-500S MIDI OUT

MIDI IN DEVICE

A-500S

USB A-500S

A-500S KEYBOARD

MIDI

OUT

MIDI OUT DEVICE

A-500S MIDI OUT

MIDI IN DEVICE

A-500S

A-500S

KEYBOARD

If you specify A-500S MIDI OUT as the output port for your sequencer software, messages will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector of the A-500S itself.

Turn MIDI I/F MODE ON as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 50).

This port receives messages from the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, and VALUE knob.

The port assignment determines how the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, and VALUE knob are mapped to A-500S.

The messages of the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, VALUE knob, hold pedal and expression pedal will be transmitted from here.

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When using a MIDI connection—

Transmitting MIDI messages to an external MIDI sound module, etc.

Basic connections

fig.connect-midi

AC adaptor (sold separately)

MIDI flow

fig.flow-midi-e

DP series

(sold separately)

EV-5

(sold separately)

Roland

MIDI

IN

MIDI sound module (sold separately)

* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

A-500S

MIDI OUT

A-500S KEYBOARD

A-500S KEYBOARD

The messages of the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, VALUE knob, hold pedal and expression pedal will be transmitted from here.

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How to switch modes

PLAY mode

PLAY

What is PLAY mode?

This is the mode in which you play the A-500S.

In PLAY mode, playing the keyboard will transmit note messages to play the MIDI device.

In PLAY mode, you can play the keyboard to produce sound on a connected sound module, and also use various other functions, such as operating the Pitch Bend/Modulation lever to change the pitch of the currently sounding note (Pitch Bend), adding vibrato (Modulation), or switching the octave (Octave Shift).

In this mode you can also specify the MIDI transmit channel, and transmit program changes, parameters, or start/stop messages.

To switch the A-500S to PLAY mode...

fig.util

When you turn on the power, the A-500S will start up in PLAY mode.

To switch the A-500S to PLAY mode from UTILITY mode (p. 28), simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH]

button and [PGM CHANGE] button down or press the [CANCEL] button.

• You are returned to PLAY mode once a setting or a process has been completed within the UTILITY mode.

• You will also return to PLAY mode if you cancel an operation within UTILITY mode. In this case, the setting you had been making will be discarded.

Functions in PLAY mode

Play

Specify the MIDI transmit channel

Transmit a program change message

Start playback

Transmit MIDI messages by playing the keyboard or operating the Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, VALUE knob, hold pedal and expression pedal.

Set the transmit channel for the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, VALUE knob, hold pedal and expression pedal.

p. 29

p. 31

Transmit program change messages by operating the VALUE knob.

➝ For details on transmitting Bank Select, refer to p. 34 and p. 35.

p. 33

If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 36), pressing [MIDI CH]

button will transmit a Start (FAh) message.

p. 37

Stop playback

If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 36), pressing [PGM

CHANGE] button will transmit a Stop (FCh) message.

Transmit the value of a specific parameter

If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 36), operating the

VALUE knob will transmit the value of a specific parameter.

p. 38

p. 46

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UTILITY mode

What is UTILITY mode?

This is the mode in which you assign the control messages you want to use, and make settings for the A-500S itself.

In UTILITY mode, you use the keyboard to choose the function you want to set. In UTILITY mode, playing the keyboard will not transmit notes.

To switch the A-500S to UTILITY mode...

fig.utl

To switch the A-500S to UTILITY mode from PLAY mode, simultaneously hold the

[MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

Functions in UTILITY mode

Transmit a bank select LSB message

Transmit a bank select MSB message

Continue playback from the current location

Transmit a poly mode on message

Transmit a mono mode on message

Transmit a portamento on message

Transmit a portamento off message

Transmit a GM2 system on message

This switches the bank.

Transmit bank select LSB (CC#32) message.

This switches the bank.

Transmit bank select MSB (CC#00) message.

This transmits a continue message (FBh); playback that had been paused will continue from the current location.

Sets the voice mode to poly mode.

Sets the voice mode to mono mode.

Turns on the portamento function that creates a smooth pitch change from one note to the next (Portamento On).

Turns the portamento function off.

Transmit a GM2 system on message.

Transmit a reset message

Make system settings

Stop “stuck” notes or other problems with the sound on a connected

MIDI sound module.

You can make system settings for the A-500S itself.

p. 44

p. 45

p. 47

p. 34

p. 35

p. 39

p. 40

p. 41

p. 42

p. 43

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PLAY

Play

fig.play1

Computer

MIDI sound module

(sold separately)

When you turn on the power, the A-500S will start up in PLAY mode.

“What is PLAY mode?” (p. 27)

In PLAY mode, playing the keyboard will transmit note messages to play the connected MIDI device.

In order to transmit MIDI messages from the A-500S, perform the following steps.

1.

Set the MIDI channel the A-500S will use to transmit to the same channel on the sound module

(software) is using to receive on.

Use MIDI Channel mode to set the MIDI transmit channel.

“Setting the MIDI transmit channel” (p. 31)

2.

Select a sound on your MIDI sound module.

“Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module” (p. 32)

3.

Once you have finished making settings, try playing the keyboard.

When you play the keyboard, MIDI messages are sent to the sound module (software).

* Since the A-500S does not contain a sound generator, you cannot play MIDI data using the A-500S alone.

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Features useful when playing

Applying pitch changes to notes

(Pitch Bend)

Modifying the sound of notes

(Modulation)

Adding a sustain effect to notes

(Hold)

Move the Pitch Bend/Modulation lever (left or right) to transmit pitch bend messages, and apply subtle pitch changes to notes.

* The amount of pitch change (“bend range”) depends on the settings of your sound module.

Push the Pitch Bend/Modulation lever away from you to transmit modulation messages

(CC#01), changing the sound in real time (usually by adding a vibrato effect).

* The type of change this produces in the sound depends on the settings of your sound module.

If a pedal switch or foot switch (one from the DP series or BOSS FS-5U; sold separately) is connected to the rear panel HOLD jack, you can press the foot switch to make notes continue sounding even after you remove your hand from the keyboard (the Hold function).

This will transmit the MIDI message hold 1 (CC#64). The hold on message (data 127) is transmitted when you press the pedal, and hold off (data 0) when you release the pedal.

Controlling the volume or timbre of the sound

(Expression)

If an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately) is connected to the rear panel EXPRESSION jack, you can use the pedal to control the volume or tone.

Changing octaves

(Octave Shift)

You can press OCTAVE [-] or OCTAVE [+] to raise or lower the pitch range of the keyboard

(the octave shift function).

Press OCTAVE [-] once to lower the pitch range one octave. Press it once again to lower the range an additional octave. Permissible settings for this range from -4 to 5 octaves. OCTAVE

[-] or OCTAVE [+] will light according to the current octave shift setting. If you simultaneously press OCTAVE [-] and OCTAVE [+], the octave shift setting will be reset to 0, restoring the normal pitch range of the keyboard.

While playing the keyboard, move the Pitch Bend/Modulation lever to the left to lower the pitch of the currently selected patch, or to the right to raise its pitch.

This is known as pitch bend. You can also apply vibrato by gently pressing the

Modulation Controller. This is known as modulation.

If you push the lever away from you and the same time move it to the right or left, you can apply both effects at once.

* The amount of pitch change (“bend range”) depends on the settings of your sound module.

Pitch Bend

Modulation

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Setting the MIDI transmit channel

PLAY

To control your sound module, set the A-500S’s current channel to the MIDI receive channel that’s selected on your sound module.

Current channel

The current channel is the transmit channel for the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, VALUE knob, hold pedal and expression pedal.

fig.MIDIch-1

1 2 fig.MIDIch

1.

Press the [MIDI CH] button.

The [MIDI CH] button will light. The display will show the current channel setting.

2.

Use the VALUE knob to specify the desired channel number.

Value range 1–16

The current channel has now been set.

In CONTROLLER mode (p. 36), pressing the [MIDI CH] button will transmit a Start message (FAh).

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Selecting sounds on a sound module

—Transmitting program change / bank select massages

To select a sound on your MIDI sound module, transmit a program change.

To select a sound from a different bank, first transmit a bank select message that switches the bank. Then transmit a program change.

* You must transmit the bank select message before transmitting the program change message.

What is a bank?

MIDI sound modules organize their numerous sounds in various groups according to the category of sound. These groups are called “banks.”

Program change messages can only select sounds within the same bank, but by using these in conjunction with bank select messages, you can select different variations of sound.

* The way in which sounds are organized will differ for each sound module. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the sound module you are using.

“Transmitting a program change message” (p. 33)

“Transmitting a bank select LSB message” (p. 34)

“Transmitting a bank select MSB message” (p. 35)

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Transmitting a program change message

fig.PC-1

This lets you transmit a program change message on the “Current channel” (p. 31).

2 1

Use MIDI Functionality

PLAY fig.fig.Program

1.

Press the [PGM CHANGE] button.

The [PGM CHANGE] button will light. The display will indicate the program change that was transmitted most recently.

2.

Use the VALUE knob to specify the program change you want to transmit.

Value range 0–127

The program change message has now been transmitted.

In CONTROLLER mode (p. 36), pressing the [PGM CHANGE] button will transmit a stop message (FCh).

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Transmitting a bank select LSB message

fig.BANK-1

Here’s how to transmit a bank select LSB (#CC32) message on the “Current channel” (p. 31). The bank select MSB

and program change message you most recently transmitted (specified) as described in “Transmitting a bank select

MSB message” (p. 35) and “Transmitting a program change message” (p. 33) will also be transmitted.

4 1 3 2 fig.utl

1.

Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

2.

Press [BANK LSB] key.

fig.BANK-3 fig.fig.enter

3.

Use the VALUE knob or the [0][9] keys of the keyboard to specify the bank select LSB that you want to transmit.

* The -- area displays the currently set value. If it has not been set, the default setting will be displayed. Even if you change the type or mode of the MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the currently set value, or will blink if the value is different.

4.

Press the [ENTER] button.

* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button.

The bank select LSB message has now been transmitted.

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Transmitting a bank select MSB message

fig.BANK-1

Here’s how to transmit a bank select MSB (#CC00) message on the “Current channel” (p. 31).

The bank select LSB and program change message you most recently transmitted (specified) as described in

“Transmitting a bank select LSB message” (p. 34) and “Transmitting a program change message” (p. 33) will also be

transmitted.

4 1

3

2 fig.fig.utl

1.

Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

2.

Press [BANK MSB] key.

fig.BANK-2 fig.fig.enter

3.

Use the VALUE knob or the [0][9] keys of the keyboard to specify the bank select

MSB that you want to transmit.

* The -- area displays the currently set value. If it has not been set, the default setting will be displayed. Even if you change the type or mode of the MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the currently set value, or will blink if the value is different.

4.

Press the [ENTER] button.

* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button.

The bank select MSB message has now been transmitted.

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Starting/stopping playback

—Transmitting start/stop messages

By transmitting a start message (FAh) or stop message (FCh) to your sequencer or similar device, you can start or stop playback on the sequencer.

By transmitting a continue message (FBh), you can resume playback from the point where it was last stopped.

Use CONTROLLER mode to transmit start/stop messages.

What is CONTROLLER mode?

In this mode, the [MIDI CH] button, [PGM CHANGE] button, and VALUE knob are assigned different functions than in the normal PLAY mode.

CONTROLLER mode

Normal PLAY mode

[MIDI CH] button

Transmit a Start message

[PGM CHANGE] button

Transmit a Stop message

Specify the MIDI transmit channel Specify a program change

VALUE knob

Transmit the specified parameter

Specify a MIDI transmit channel or transmit a program change number

To switch the A-500S to CONTROLLER mode...

If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button, the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM

CHANGE] button will light, and the A-500S will be in CONTROLLER mode.

If you again press the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button simultaneously, the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM

CHANGE] button will go dark, and the A-500S will be in Normal PLAY mode.

* CONTROLLER mode works only in PLAY mode. It is not available in UTILITY mode.

Use “UTILITY mode” (p. 28) to transmit a continue message.

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Starting playback —Transmitting a start message

fig.start1

A start message (FAh) will be transmitted, and playback or recording will begin.

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PLAY CONTROLLER fig.utl

1.

If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button, the

[MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the A-500S will be in

CONTROLLER mode.

fig.fig.MIDIch

2.

Press the [MIDI CH] button.

The start message has now been transmitted.

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Stopping playback —Transmitting a stop message

fig.start1

A stop message (FCh) will be transmitted, and playback or recording will stop.

1 2

PLAY CONTROLLER fig.ut

1.

If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button, the

[MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the A-500S will be in

CONTROLLER mode.

fig.fig.Program

2.

Press the [PGM CHANGE] button.

The stop message has now been transmitted.

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Continuing playback from the current location —Transmitting a continue message

fig.cont-1

This transmits a continue message (FBh); playback that had been paused will continue from the current location.

3 1 2 fig.util*figutl

1.

Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

fig.fig.cont

fig.MIDIch

2.

Press the [CONT] key.

The display will indicate “CNT” and blink.

3.

Press the [ENTER] button.

* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button.

The continue message has now been transmitted.

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Transmitting messages to an external MIDI sound module

You can transmit messages from the A-500S to an external MIDI sound module in order to control it.

Messages

POLY MODE ON

MONO MODE ON

PORTAMENTO ON

PORTAMENTO OFF

GM2 SYSTEM ON

RESET

Description

p. 40

p. 41

p. 42

p. 43

p. 44

p. 45

Use “UTILITY mode” (p. 28) to transmit these messages to an external MIDI sound module.

Transmitting a poly mode on message

fig.panic-1

Here’s how to set the voice mode of your connected MIDI sound module to Poly mode.

Poly mode allows you to play multiple notes (chords) simultaneously.

3 1 2 fig.utl

1.

Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

fig.poly

2.

Press the [POLY] key.

The display will indicate “PLY” and blink.

fig.fig.enter

3.

Press the [ENTER] button.

* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button.

The poly mode on message has now been transmitted.

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Transmitting a mono mode on message

fig.panic-1

Here’s how to set the voice mode of your connected MIDI sound module to mono mode.

Mono mode allows you to play only single notes at a time.

3 1 2 fig.fig.utl

1.

Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

fig.mno

2.

Press the [MONO] key.

The display will indicate “MNO” and blink.

fig.fig.enter

3.

Press the [ENTER] button.

* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button.

The mono mode on message has now been transmitted.

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Transmitting a portamento on message

fig.portaon-1

Turns on the portamento function that creates a smooth pitch change from one note to the next (Portamento On).

3 1 2 fig.utl

1.

Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

fig.pon

fig.fig.enter

2.

Press the [PORTA ON] key.

The display will indicate “PON” and blink.

3.

Press the [ENTER] button.

* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button.

The portamento on message has now been transmitted.

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Transmitting a portamento off message

fig.panic-1

Turns the portamento function off.

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2 fig.utl

1.

Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

fig.pon

fig.fig.enter

2.

Press the [PORTA OFF] key.

The display will indicate “POF” and blink.

3.

Press the [ENTER] button.

* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button.

The portamento off message has now been transmitted.

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Transmitting a GM2 system on message

fig.panic-1

This lets you transmit a GM2 system on message.

3 1 fig.utl

1.

Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

fig.gm2

2.

Press the [GM2 SYS ON] key.

The display will indicate “GM2” and blink.

fig.fig.enter

3.

Press the [ENTER] button.

* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button.

The GM2 system on message has now been transmitted.

2

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ç

Transmitting a reset message

fig.panic-1

If notes on a connected MIDI sound module become “stuck,” or if there is something wrong with the sound, you can execute the Panic function to solve the problem.

When you execute the panic function, All sounds off, All notes off, and Reset all controllers messages will be transmitted on all channels.

3 1 2 fig.utl

1.

Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

fig.pnc

fig.fig.enter

2.

Press the [PANIC] key.

The display will indicate “PNC” and blink.

3.

Press the [ENTER] button.

* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button.

The reset message has now been transmitted.

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Transmitting the value of a specific parameter

PLAY CONTROLLER fig.start1

Specified parameters

The A-500S lets you assign a specific parameter to the VALUE knob so that the value of that parameter will be transmitted when you operate the VALUE knob.

To assign a parameter

In UTILITY mode System settings, specify the parameter you want to assign to the VALUE knob.

“System Settings” (p. 47)

If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 36), operating the VALUE knob will transmit the value of a specific parameter.

1 2 fig.fig.utl

1.

If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button, the

[MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the A-500S will be in

CONTROLLER mode.

2.

Operate the VALUE knob.

The value of the parameter you assigned will be transmitted.

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Set the system settings

Use UTILITY mode to make various SYSTEM settings for the A-500S.

fig.util*

1.

Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.

The display will indicate “UTL,” and the A-500S enters UTILITY mode.

fig.sy0

2.

Press the [SYSTEM] key.

The display will indicate “SY0” and blink.

fig.enter

3.

Use the VALUE knob or the [0][9] keys to specify the System setting that you want to set, and then press the [ENTER] button.

* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button.

Confirm what’s indicated and use the appropriate method to make the setting.

Display Mode

Key board

Content of the setting Default

F8 CLOCK

ON/OFF

0 Specify whether F8 Clock is to be transmitted.

OFF

F8 CLOCK

DEFAULT

TEMPO

VELOCITY

CURVE

KEY

VELOCITY

MIDI I/F

MODE

1

2

3

4

Setting method

p. 48

If “F8 CLOCK ON/OFF” is ON, specify the default value of the F8 Clock. After the power is turned on, this tempo will continue to be output until you move a controller to which TEMPO is assigned.

When you play the keyboard of the A-500S, note messages will be transmitted with a velocity value that corresponds to your playing strength.

By setting the VELOCITY CURVE, you can modify the keyboard’s sensitivity and the curve that is followed when the velocity value changes.

Specify whether the transmitted velocity value will vary according to the keyboard sensitivity and curve you selected in “VELOCITY CURVE”, or will always be transmitted at a fixed value.

120

1-MEDIUM

TOUCH

p. 48

p. 49

p. 50

Specify whether the A-500S will function as a MIDI interface using its MIDI connectors.

ON

p. 50

VALUE

KNOB

FACTORY

RESET

5

Select the parameter that is transmitted by the

VALUE knob.

VOLUME

p. 51

6

Restore all settings of the A-500S to their factoryset condition.

-

p. 53

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System Settings

F8 CLOCK ON / OFF (Keyboard: 0)

Perform steps 1–3 (p. 47).

fig.hyo

4.

Use the VALUE knob or the [0] or [1] keys to switch F8 CLOCK ON / OFF.

The display will indicate either “ON” or “OFF.”

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

0

1

Keyboard Setting

OFF

ON

F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO (Keyboard: 1)

Perform steps 1–3 (p. 47).

4.

Use the VALUE knob or the [0][9] keys to specify F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO. (Value range 20–250)

The specified value will indicate in the display.

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

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Perform steps 1–3 (p. 47).

VELOCITY CURVE (Keyboard: 2)

Perform steps 1–3 (p. 47).

4.

Use the VALUE knob or the keyboard to specify the keyboard sensitivity and curve.

Keyboard Display Setting Curve

0

Keyboard’s sensitivity

High velocity values will be produced even if you play the keyboard softly.

1

2

3

4

1-LIGHT

1-MEDIUM

The standard setting. The volume will change in a natural way according to your playing strength.

1-HEAVY

2-LIGHT

2-MEDIUM

Compared to curve 1 , the volume will change more significantly for softly played notes.

1

The keyboard sensitivity will be normal.

High velocity values will be produced only if you play the keyboard strongly.

High velocity values will be produced even if you play the keyboard softly.

5

6

7

2-HEAVY

3-LIGHT

3-MEDIUM

Variations in your playing strength will produce naturalsounding changes in volume.

2

The keyboard sensitivity will be normal.

High velocity values will be produced only if you play the keyboard strongly.

High velocity values will be produced even if you play the keyboard softly.

The keyboard sensitivity will be normal.

3

8

9

3-HEAVY

4-LIGHT

4-MEDIUM

Compared to curve 1 , the volume will change more significantly for the strongly played notes.

High velocity values will be produced only if you play the keyboard strongly.

High velocity values will be produced even if you play the keyboard softly.

The keyboard sensitivity will be normal.

4

4-HEAVY

High velocity values will be produced only if you play the keyboard strongly.

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

VELOCITY CURVE setting

You can also access the VELOCITY CURVE setting screen by holding down the [VELO CRV] button while you turn on the power.

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KEY VELOCITY (Keyboard: 3)

Key Velocity mode lets you specify whether the transmitted velocity value will vary according to your keyboard

playing strength and the specified “VELOCITY CURVE” (p. 49), or will always be transmitted at a fixed value.

The A-500S detects the strength with which you play a key, and transmits the velocity value accordingly. However, if you set Key Velocity mode to a fixed value, the velocity will be transmitted at this fixed value regardless of how strongly you play the keys. You can use the Key Velocity mode to specify a fixed value if you don’t want your playing dynamics to have an effect.

Perform steps 1–3 (p. 47).

4.

Use the VALUE knob or the keyboard to specify the Key Velocity mode.

Keyboard

0

Display

1–127

Mode

TOUCH

Fixed value

Description

Velocity values will be transmitted according to the keyboard sensitivity and

curve you selected in “VELOCITY CURVE” (p. 49).

Velocity will be transmitted at the specified value regardless of how strongly you play the keyboard.

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

MIDI I/F MODE (Keyboard: 4)

Perform steps 1–3 (p. 47).

4.

Use the VALUE knob or the [0][1] keys to specify MIDI I/F MODE.

Keyboard

0

Display Mode Description

MIDI messages received by the A-500S are not output from the A-500S.

MIDI messages from the A-500S will be sent to your computer or external MIDI device.

MIDI I/F MODE OFF

PC

MIDI I/F MODE

OFF

MIDI OUT DEVICE

A-500S MIDI OUT

USB A-500S

MIDI

OUT

MIDI IN DEVICE

A-500S A-500S KEYBOARD

1

The MIDI connectors on the A-500S will function as a MIDI interface. MIDI messages from a computer connected via USB to the A-500S will be sent to the

MIDI device connected to the A-500S’s MIDI OUT connector.

MIDI I/F MODE

ON

MIDI I/F MODE ON

PC

MIDI OUT DEVICE

A-500S MIDI OUT

USB A-500S

MIDI

OUT

MIDI IN DEVICE

A-500S A-500S KEYBOARD

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

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VALUE KNOB (Keyboard: 5)

You can assign a specific parameter to the VALUE knob.

Specified parameters

The A-500S lets you assign a specific parameter to the VALUE knob so that the value of that parameter will be transmitted when you operate the VALUE knob.

To transmit the value of a specific parameter

If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 36), operating the VALUE knob will transmit the value of a specific parameter.

“Transmitting the value of a specific parameter” (p. 46)

* The VALUE knob setting is valid only in the CONTROLLER mode of PLAY mode (p. 27).

Perform steps 1–3 (p. 47).

4.

Use the VALUE knob or the keyboard to specify VALUE KNOB.

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List of parameters that can be assigned

Keyboard Display Parameter

VOLUME

PANPOT

TEMPO

COARSE TUNING

FINE TUNING

Description

Assigns the VOLUME parameter to the VALUE knob.

VOLUME: 0–127

Assigns the PANPOT parameter to the VALUE knob.

PANPOT: 0–127

Assigns the tempo of the F8 Clock messages to the VALUE knob.

TEMPO: 20–250

Assigns the COARSE TUNING parameter to the VALUE knob.

COARSE TUNING: 0–127

Assigns the FINE TUNING parameter to the VALUE knob.

FINE TUNING: 0–127

AFTERTOUCH

CHORUS LEVEL

Assigns the AFTERTOUCH parameter to the VALUE knob.

AFTERTOUCH: 0–127

CONTROL CHANGE

Assigns the CONTROL CHANGE parameter to the VALUE knob.

CONTROL CHANGE: 0–127

Assigns the CHORUS LEVEL parameter to the VALUE knob.

CHORUS LEVEL: 0–127

REVERB LEVEL

KEY VELOCITY

Assigns the REVERB LEVEL parameter to the VALUE knob.

REVERB LEVEL: 0–127

Assigns the KEY VELOCITY parameter to the VALUE knob.

In KEY VELOCITY MODE, the velocity value is fixed.

The A-500S transmits velocity values that correspond to the force with which you play the keyboard, but if KEY VELOCITY is assigned to the VALUE knob, the fixed velocity value you specify using the VALUE knob will be transmitted regardless of how you actually play the keyboard. Use KEY VELOCITY MODE if you don’t want the velocity values to be affected by how you play the keyboard.

KEY VELOCITY: tch, 1–127

* If you use the VALUE knob to set the value to “tch”, the transmitted velocity will correspond to the force with which you actually play the keyboard.

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

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If you’ve selected “Control Change” as the parameter

6.

Use the VALUE knob or the keyboard to specify the control change number.

7.

Press the [ENTER] button.

FACTORY RESET (Keyboard: 6)

Perform steps 1–3 (p. 47).

fig.rst

4.

The display will indicate “RST.” fig.yes

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display will blink “YES” and blink.

Press the [ENTER] button.

System Settings

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Appendices

Driver signing option settings (Windows XP)

Driver installation may not be possible due to your settings for “Driver Signing Options.” Refer to the following, and make the appropriate settings.

1.

Open the Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click the System icon.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click System.

2.

Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing].

The Driver Signing Options dialog box will appear.

3.

In the Driver Signing Options dialog box, choose Warn or Ignore, and click [OK].

4.

Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box.

5.

Install the driver as described in the procedure for “Installing the driver” (p. 14).

* Once you’ve finished installing the driver, change the driver signing options back to their original settings.

Reinstalling the driver

If a problem occurred while installing the driver, use the following procedure to reinstall it.

1.

Uninstall the A-500S driver as described in “Removing the driver” (p. 55).

2.

Install the driver once again as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 13).

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Removing the driver

Your computer may fail to correctly recognize the A-500S if the driver could not be installed according to the specified procedure. If so, you’ll need to delete the driver that was detected by mistake. Use the following procedure

to remove the driver, and then install the driver once again according to the procedure given in “Driver Installation

and Settings” (p. 13).

Windows users

* The displayed content may differ depending on your system.

1.

Start up Windows with the A-500S disconnected.

* Make sure that all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used) are disconnected.

* Log on using a user name whose account type is computer administrator (such as Administrator).

2.

Insert the included A-500S CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

3.

On the CD-ROM, navigate to the following folder and double-click Uninstal.exe.

Windows 7 Open the folders [Driver] and then [Win7]

Windows Vista Open the folders [Driver] and then [Vista]

Windows 7 64-bit edition

Windows Vista 64-bit edition

Windows XP

Open the folders [x64Driver] and then [Win7]

Open the folders [x64Driver] and then [Vista]

Open the folders [Driver] and then [XP]

4.

A user account control dialog box will appear; click [Yes] or [Continue].

5.

The screen will indicate “The installed A-500S Driver will be uninstalled.” Click [OK].

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

6.

The screen will indicate “Uninstallation was completed.” Click [OK] to restart Windows.

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Macintosh users

* The displayed content may differ depending on your system.

1.

Start up your Macintosh with all USB cables disconnected.

* Make sure that all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse are disconnected.

2.

Insert the included A-500S CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh.

3.

Double-click one of the following icons on the CD-ROM to start up the uninstaller.

Mac OS X 10.6 or later

Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier

[A500S_Uninstaller.pkg] (/Driver/10.6)

[A500S_Uninstaller.pkg] (/Driver/10.4_10.5)

4.

The screen will indicate “This uninstalls A-500S driver from this Macintosh”. Click [Uninstall].

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

5.

The screen will indicate “Are you sure to uninstall the driver?” Click [OK].

6.

An Authenticate dialog box or the dialog that asks to type your password will appear. Enter the password and click [OK].

7.

The screen will indicate “Uninstallation is completed.” Click [Restart] to restart your Macintosh.

* It may take some time for the Macintosh to restart.

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Power management settings

If you experience problems such as interrupted notes or dropouts in the sound, you may be able to solve the problem by changing your computer’s power management settings.

Windows 7 users

1.

Open the Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Power Options.

* If you’re using an icon display, double-click the Power Options icon.

2.

In Select a power plan, choose High performance.

If you don’t see High performance, click Show additional plans.

3.

In the High performance area, click Change plan settings.

4.

Click Change advanced power settings.

5.

In Power Options Advanced Settings, click the “+” symbol for Hard Disk, and click the “+” symbol for

Turn off hard disk after to open it.

6.

Click Setting (Minutes), and click the down arrow to change the setting to Never.

7.

Click [OK] to close the Power Options window.

8.

Close the Edit Plan Settings screen.

Windows Vista users

1.

Open the Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the Power Options icon.

2.

In Select a power plan, choose High performance.

3.

In the High performance area, click Change plan settings.

4.

Click Change advanced power settings.

5.

In Power Options Advanced Settings, click the “+” symbol for Hard Disk, and click the “+” symbol for

Turn off hard disk after to open it.

6.

Click Setting (Minutes), and click the down arrow to change the setting to Never.

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7.

Click [OK] to close the Power Options window.

8.

Close the Edit Plan Settings screen.

Windows XP users

1.

Open the Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the Power Options icon.

2.

Click the Power Schemes tab, and in the Power Schemes field, select Always On.

3.

Click [OK] to close Power Options Properties.

Macintosh users

1.

In System Preferences, click Energy Saver.

2.

Click Options.

3.

In the Processor Performance field, choose Highest.

* On some Macintosh it may not be possible to set the “Processor Performance.”

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System “Performance” settings (Windows)

You may be able to solve the problem by changing the “Performance” setting of the system as described below.

Windows 7 users

1.

Open the Control Panel, click System and Security and click System.

If you’re using an icon display, double-click the System icon.

2.

At the left, click Advanced system settings.

3.

A User Account Control dialog box will appear; click [Yes].

* If you’re asked to enter an administrator password, log on to Windows as a user whose account type is administrator, and make the setting again.

4.

Click Performance [Settings], and click the [Advanced] tab.

5.

Choose Background services and click [OK].

6.

Click [OK] to close System Properties.

Windows Vista users

1.

Open the Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and click System.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the System icon.

2.

In the list of tasks shown at the left, click Advanced System Settings.

3.

A User Account Control dialog box will appear; click [Continue].

* If you’re asked to enter an administrator password, log on to Windows as a user whose account type is administrator, and make the setting again.

4.

Click Performance [Settings], and click the Advanced tab.

5.

Choose Background services and click [OK].

6.

Click [OK] to close System Properties.

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Windows XP users

1.

Open the Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and double-click System.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the System icon.

2.

Click the Advanced tab, and click Performance [Settings].

3.

Click the Advanced tab.

4.

Choose Background services, and click [OK].

5.

Click [OK] to close System Properties.

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About standard driver mode (Windows XP)

Use this mode if you want to use the standard driver provided by your operating system.

* This setting can be used only when running Windows XP.

Installing the standard driver

1.

Start up your computer with the A-500S disconnected.

* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).

2.

Close any software that is running.

3.

Set the A-500S’s [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch to OFF.

4.

Set the A-500S’s power switch to the OFF position.

5.

Connect the A-500S to your computer.

6.

Set the A-500S’s power switch to the USB position.

The driver will be installed automatically.

Input/output device settings

In order to use the A-500S with your software, you’ll need to choose the A-500S as the MIDI input/output device.

For details on how to make this setting, refer to the documentation of your software.

MIDI output device

MIDI input device

USB audio device

USB audio device

* For details on settings for using the A-500S with Windows Media Player, refer to “Input/output device settings” (p.

16), and make the MIDI input/output settings as directed.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience problems, read this chapter first. It contains information that will help you solve the problem.

* For help with Windows or Macintosh operation, refer to the documentation for your computer or operating system.

Problems when installing the driver

Can’t start up the installer

Is the CD-ROM inserted correctly in your CD-ROM drive?

Make sure that the CD-ROM is correctly inserted in the CD-ROM drive.

Could the CD-ROM itself or the lens of your CD-ROM drive be dirty?

The installer may not operate correctly if the CD-ROM or the lens of your CD-ROM drive is dirty. Use a commercially available CD cleaner or lens cleaner to clean the disc or lens.

Are you attempting to install from a networked CD-ROM drive?

The driver cannot be installed from a CD-ROM drive on the network.

A warning or error appears during the installation (Windows)

Could you have connected the A-500S to your computer before installing the driver?

If you connect the A-500S to your computer before installing the driver, an error message may appear when you begin the installation.

Uninstall the A-500S driver as described in “Removing the driver” (p. 55), and then install the A-500S driver once

again as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 13).

Are there any devices labeled “Other,” “Unknown,” or “?/!/X” in the Device Manager?

If driver installation was not completed successfully, the partially installed driver may remain in an incomplete state.

Uninstall the A-500S driver as described in “Removing the driver” (p. 55), and then install the

A-500S once again as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 13).

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Can’t install the driver according to the procedure

Did you log on to Windows with the appropriate user privileges?

You must log onto Windows using one of the following user names.

• A user name belonging to the Administrators group, such as Administrator

• A user name whose account type is Computer Administrator

* For details, ask the system administrator for your computer.

In some cases, you may be unable to install the driver because of the “Driver signing option” settings.

Refer to “Driver signing option settings (Windows XP)” (p. 54) and make the appropriate settings.

Could other software be running, perhaps in the background (such as anti-virus software)?

The installation may not occur correctly if other software is running. Be sure to close all other software before you perform the installation.

Installation is not successfully completed when you connect the A-500S

Could the A-500S’s [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch be OFF?

Turn the A-500S’s [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch ON, and install the driver once again.

After you connect the A-500S, it may take several tens of seconds or several minutes before it is recognized by your computer.

This is not a malfunction.

Please wait until the Found New Hardware Wizard appears.

Is the A-500S connected?

Make sure that the A-500S is correctly connected to your computer.

Could your computer be operating on its battery?

Operation may be unstable if your computer is operating on battery power.

Please use your computer with its power supply connected.

Could you be using a bus-powered USB hub (a hub that does not require a power supply)?

The A-500S cannot be used with a bus-powered USB hub (a hub that does not need a separate power supply). Use it with a self-powered USB hub (a hub that has an internal power supply or AC adaptor).

Could a USB device other than a mouse or keyboard be connected?

Disconnect all USB devices (other than a mouse and keyboard, if used) from your computer before performing the installation.

Check the power management settings of your computer.

Your computer’s power management settings may be limiting the power that is supplied to USB.

Take a look at your computer’s power management settings.

“Power management settings” (p. 57)

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Does your computer meet the requirements of the USB specification?

Operation may be unstable if your computer does not meet the electrical requirements of the USB specification.

In this case, you may be able to solve the problem by connecting a self-powered USB hub (a USB hub that has an internal power supply or an AC adaptor).

“Found New Hardware Wizard” appears even though you’ve installed the driver

(Windows XP)

Could you have connected the A-500S to a different USB connector than the one you used when installing the driver?

If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, connecting the A-500S to a different USB connector may cause your computer to ask for the driver file even though the driver has already been installed.

This behavior does not indicate a malfunction.

Install the driver as described in step 10 of Installing the driver (p. 18).

A number such as “2-” appears at the beginning of the device name (Windows)

Could you have connected the A-500S to a different USB port?

If you connect the A-500S to a different USB port, some operating systems may automatically add a number to the beginning of the device name, but this should not be a problem when using the A-500S. If you want to return to the device name that does not have this number, you can either connect the A-500S to the same USB port as when you installed it, or install the driver once again.

“Reinstalling the driver” (p. 54)

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Troubleshooting

Problems with settings

Can’t select/use the A-500S within software or in system settings

Could the A-500S be in use by other software?

Close all software you currently have running. Next, switch off the A-500S’s power, then turn it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, reinstall the driver.

“Reinstalling the driver” (p. 54)

Is the driver installed correctly?

Driver installation may have failed. Please reinstall the driver.

“Reinstalling the driver” (p. 54)

Is the A-500S device name shown?

If the device name is not displayed, it may be that the driver installation failed. Please reinstall the driver.

“Reinstalling the driver” (p. 54)

Could the computer to which the A-500S is connected have entered standby (suspend) mode, hibernate mode, or sleep mode?

Close all software that’s using the A-500S. Next, switch off the A-500S’s power, then turn it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Could you have disconnected and reconnected the USB cable while using the A-500S?

Close all software that’s using the A-500S. Next, switch off the A-500S’s power, then turn it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Could the A-500S have been connected when the computer started up?

On some computers, the A-500S may be unusable if it is already connected when the computer starts up.

Start up your computer, and then connect the A-500S.

Are you using the Media Player included with Windows?

On Windows 7 or Windows Vista, the A-500S’s MIDI device cannot be selected by Media Player.

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Troubleshooting

Problems when playing

The display indicates “Lo”

When the batteries run low, the display will indicate “Lo.” If this message appears, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Replacing the batteries will not erase the contents of SYSTEM settings (p. 47).

Playback contains clicks, dropouts, or other problems

Check the power management settings

You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by changing your system’s power management settings.

“Power management settings” (p. 57)

Try updating the driver of your display adaptor (Windows)

You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by updating the driver for the display adaptor installed in your computer.

Have you set the system’s “Performance” setting? (Windows)

You may be able to solve the problem by changing the “Performance” setting of the system.

“System “Performance” settings (Windows)” (p. 59)

Could other software programs be running?

Close software that you’re not using.

If the window of a Windows program has been closed but it is still shown in the taskbar, that program is still running.

Close all unneeded software that’s shown in the taskbar.

Have you tried Windows Update or Microsoft Update? (Windows)

Try using Windows Update or Microsoft Update (provided by the Microsoft Corporation) to update your system to the latest version.

Try disabling the LAN

In your computer’s Device Manager, try disabling LAN (wired/wireless).

If this eliminates the clicks and pops, it may be that updating your LAN driver or BIOS may solve the problem. Check whether updated software is available.

Could you have connected the A-500S to a USB hub?

Try connecting the A-500S directly to a USB connector on your computer.

Are you using the included USB cable?

You must use the included USB cable when using the A-500S. Some commercially available USB cables do not meet the requirements of the USB standard, and this may prevent the A-500S from operating correctly.

Could you have updated the Mac OS X software while A-500S was connected?

It has been found that clicks or pops can occur if you performed a Mac OS X software update while the A-500S was connected. If so, install the driver once again.

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Troubleshooting

Can’t play

Was the driver installed correctly?

Driver installation may have failed. Reinstall the driver.

“Reinstalling the driver” (p. 54)

Did you make input/output device settings for your software?

Refer to the owner’s manual of your software and to the following pages, and select the A-500S as the input/output device.

• Windows 7/Windows Vista:

• Windows XP:

• Mac OSX:

“Input/output device settings” (p. 16)

“Input/output device settings” (p. 19)

“Input/output device settings” (p. 21)

Could the A-500S be in use by other software?

Close all software you currently have running. Next, switch off the A-500S’s power, then turn it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, reinstall the driver.

“Reinstalling the driver” (p. 54)

Could the computer to which the A-500S is connected have entered standby (suspend) mode, hibernate mode, or sleep mode?

Close all software that’s using the A-500S. Next, switch off the A-500S’s power, then turn it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Could you have disconnected and reconnected the USB cable while using the A-500S?

Close all software that’s using the A-500S. Next, switch off the A-500S’s power, then turn it back on again.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Could the A-500S have been connected when the computer started up?

On some computers, the A-500S may be unusable if it is already connected when the computer starts up.

Start up your computer, and then connect the A-500S.

There is a time lag between playing the keyboard and hearing the software synthesizer

A software synthesizer produces its sounds via the sound card of your computer. There will be a time lag (“latency”) before the sound of the software synthesizer can be heard as actual sound from the sound card.

Regardless of the combination of software synthesizer and sound card, there will always be some latency, but by using the appropriate combination of software and sound card together with the correct settings, it is often possible to shorten latency to the point that it causes no problems in practice.

In general, the following settings will be effective in shortening the latency.

• Decrease the audio buffer size of your software

• Decrease the buffer size of your sound card

For details on these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software and sound card.

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MIDI Implementation

1. Transmit data

Channel voice messages

Note off

Status

9nH

2nd byte kkH

3rd byte

00H n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16) kk = note number: 00H – 7FH (0 – 127)

* Transmitted when you release a key in Play mode.

Note on

Status

9nH

2nd byte kkH

3rd byte vvH n = MIDI channel number: kk = note number:

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

00H – 7FH (0 – 127) vv = note on velocity: 01H – 7FH (1 – 127)

* Transmitted when you push a key in Play mode.

Control change

Status 2nd byte

BnH ccH

3rd byte vvH n = MIDI channel number: cc = controller number: vv = control value:

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

00H – 77H (0 – 119)

00H – 7FH (0 – 127)

Bank Select (Controller number 0, 32)

Status 2nd byte 3rd byte

BnH 00H mmH

BnH 20H llH n = MIDI channel number: mm = Bank number MSB: ll = Bank number LSB:

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

00H – 7FH

00H – 7FH

Modulation (Controller number 1)

Status

BnH

2nd byte

01H

3rd byte vvH n = MIDI channel number: vv = Modulation depth:

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

00H – 7FH (0 – 127)

* Transmitted when you press the Modulation Controller in Play mode.

RPN MSB/LSB (Controller number 100, 101)

Status 2nd byte 3rd byte

BnH 65H mmH

BnH 64H llH n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16) mm =upper byte of parameter number specified by RPN ll = lower byte of parameter number specified by RPN

RPN

MSB LSB

00H 01H

00H 02H

Data entry

MSB LSB mmH mmH

Explanation

Master Fune Tuning mm: 00H-7FH

Master Coarse Tuning mm: 00H-7FH

Model: A-500S Version 1.00 2009.08.1

Program change

Status 2nd byte

CnH ppH n = MIDI channel number: pp = Program number:

Channel pressure

Status 2nd byte

DnH vvH

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

00H – 7FH (prog. 1 – prog. 128) n = MIDI channel number: vv = Channel pressure:

Pitch bend change

Status

EnH

2nd byte llH

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

00H – 7FH (0 – 127)

3rd byte mmH n = MIDI channel number: mm, ll = Pitch Bend value:

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

00 00H – 40 00H – 7FH 7FH

(-8192 – 0 – +8191)

* Transmitted by rightward/leftward operation of the PITCH Bender in Play mode.

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Channel mode messages

In addition to the channel mode messages that can be transmitted in Panic, the A-500S lets you assign any channel voice message to the VALUE knob and transmit it.

Channel mode messages

Status 2nd byte

BnH ccH

3rd byte vvH n = MIDI channel number: cc = controller number: vv = control value:

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

78H – 7FH (120 – 127)

00H – 7FH (0 – 127)

All sounds off (Controller number 120)

Status 2nd byte 3rd byte

BnH 78H 00H n = MIDI channel number:

* Transmitted in Panic.

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

Reset all controllers (Controller number 121)

Status 2nd byte 3rd byte

BnH 79H 00H n = MIDI channel number:

* Transmitted in Panic.

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

All notes off (Controller number 123)

Status 2nd byte 3rd byte

BnH 7BH 00H n = MIDI channel number:

* Transmitted in Panic.

0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)

System realtime message

In addition to the Active Sensing messages that are transmitted constantly, the A-500S allows you to assign the following system realtime messages (other than Active

Sensing) to any controller and transmit them.

Timing Clock

Status

F8H

* Transmitted if the System setting F8 CLOCK is ON.

Start

Status

FAH

Continue

Status

FBH

Stop

Status

FCH

Active sensing

Status

FEH

* Transmitted at intervals of approximately 250 ms.

System reset

Status

FFH

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MIDI Implementation

2. Supplementary material

Decimal and Hexadecimal table

(An “H” is appended to the end of numbers in hexadecimal notation.)

In MIDI documentation, data values and addresses/sizes of Exclusive messages, etc. are expressed as hexadecimal values for each 7 bits.

The following table shows how these correspond to decimal numbers.

fig.11-22e

Dec.

Hex.

Dec.

Hex.

Dec.

Hex.

Dec.

Hex.

27

28

29

30

31

23

24

25

26

19

20

21

22

15

16

17

18

11

12

13

14

9

10

7

8

5

6

3

4

0

1

2

17H

18H

19H

1AH

1BH

1CH

1DH

1EH

1FH

0FH

10H

11H

12H

13H

14H

15H

16H

07H

08H

09H

0AH

0BH

0CH

0DH

0EH

00H

01H

02H

03H

04H

05H

06H

59

60

61

62

63

55

56

57

58

51

52

53

54

47

48

49

50

43

44

45

46

39

40

41

42

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

37H

38H

39H

3AH

3BH

3CH

3DH

3EH

3FH

2FH

30H

31H

32H

33H

34H

35H

36H

27H

28H

29H

2AH

2BH

2CH

2DH

2EH

20H

21H

22H

23H

24H

25H

26H

91

92

93

94

95

87

88

89

90

83

84

85

86

79

80

81

82

75

76

77

78

71

72

73

74

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

57H

58H

59H

5AH

5BH

5CH

5DH

5EH

5FH

4FH

50H

51H

52H

53H

54H

55H

56H

47H

48H

49H

4AH

4BH

4CH

4DH

4EH

40H

41H

42H

43H

44H

45H

46H

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

96

97

98

99

100

101

102

77H

78H

79H

7AH

7BH

7CH

7DH

7EH

7FH

6FH

70H

71H

72H

73H

74H

75H

76H

67H

68H

69H

6AH

6BH

6CH

6DH

6EH

60H

61H

62H

63H

64H

65H

66H

* The decimal expression of the MIDI channel, program change, etc., is one greater than the decimal value shown in the table above.

* The hexadecimal expression for each 7 bits allows a maximum of 128 steps (0–127) to be expressed by one byte of data. Multiple bytes are used if the data requires greater resolution than this. For example, a value expressed by two 7-bit bytes “aa” and “bbH” would be aa x 128 + bb.

* In the case of signed (+/-) data, 00H = -64, 40H = +/-0, and 7FH = +63; i.e., a value 64 less than the decimal value shown in the above table is used. In the case of a twobyte value, 00 00H = -8192, 40 00 = +/-0, and 7F 7F = +8191. For example, a value of

“aa” and “bbH” would have a decimal expression of aa bbH - 40 00H = aa x 128 + bb -

64 x 128.

* In the case of data indicated as “use nibble data,” hexadecimal expression in 4-bit units is used. A nibble-expressed value of the two bytes 0a and 0bH would have a value of a x 16 + b.

<Example1>

What is the decimal expression of 5AH?

From the preceding table, 5AH = 90.

<Example2>

What is the decimal expression of the 7-bit hexadecimal value 12 34H?

From the preceding table, 12H = 18, and 34H = 52.

Thus, this is 18 x 128 + 52 = 2356

<Example3>

What is the decimal expression of the nibble-expressed value 0A 03 09 0D?

From the preceding table, 0AH = 10, 03H = 3, 09H = 9, and 0DH = 13.

Thus, this is ((10 x 16 + 3) x 16 + 9) x 16 + 13 = 41885

<Example4>

What is the nibble-expressed value of decimal 1258?

1258 ÷ 16 = 78 (quotient) ... 10 (remainder)

78 ÷ 16 = 4 (quotient) ... 14 (remainder)

4 ÷ 16 = 0 (quotient) ... 4 (remainder)

From the preceding table, 0 = 00H, 4 = 04H, 14 = 0EH, 10 = 0HA.

Thus, the nibble-expressed value is 00 04 0E 0AH

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MIDI Implementation fig.midi-chart.e.eps

MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER

Model: A-500S

Function...

Basic

Channel

Default

Changed

Mode

Default

Messages

Altered

Note

Number : True Voice

Velocity

Note On

Note Off

After

Touch

Key’s

Channel’s

Pitch Bend

0-119

O

O

MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted Recognized

1

1–16

X

X

Mode 3

OMNI ON, MONO, POLY

**************

X

X

X

0–127

**************

O (9n v=1–127)

O (9n v=0)

X

O

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Date : Aug. 01, 2009

Version : 1.00

Remarks

Control

Change

Program

Change : True Number

System Exclusive

System

Common

: Song Position

: Song Select

: Tune Request

System

Real Time

: Clock

: Commands

Aux

Messages

: All Sound Off

: Reset All Controllers

: Local On/Off

: All Notes Off

: Active Sensing

: System Reset

Notes

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY

Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

O (0–127)

**************

X

X

O *1

X

X

X

O

O

X

X

O *2 (120)

O *2 (121)

X

O *2 (123)

O

O

* 1 GM2 SYSTEM ON only.

* 2 When PANIC is transmitted.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO

Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

O : Yes

X : No

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Main Specifications

A-500S: MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER

Keyboard

49 keys (with velocity)

Controllers

MIDI Channel Button

Program Change Button

OCTAVE Shift [+] [-] Buttons

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

VALUE knob

Display

7 segments, 3 characters (LED)

Power indicator

Side Panel

Power Switch (USB BUS/OFF/DC IN)

ADVANCED DRIVER Switch (ON/OFF)

Connectors

Hold Pedal Jack

Expression Pedal Jack

MIDI OUT Connector

USB Connector

DC IN Jack

Power Supply

DC 9 V (sold separately, AC Adaptor),

USB Bus Power,

Dry battery LR6 (AA) type (alkaline) x 4

Current Draw

150 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use:

Alkaline: 10 hours

* This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Dimensions

833 (W) x 183.8 (D) x 84 (H) mm

32-13/16 (W) x 7-1/4 (D) x 3-5/16 (H) inches

Weight

2.7 kg

6 lbs

Accessories

A-500S CD-ROM

Cakewalk Production Plus Pack DVD-ROM

USB Cable

Owner’s Manual

Cakewalk Production Plus Pack installation guide

License agreement

Options

AC Adaptor: (Please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product, or the nearest Roland Service

Center.)

Pedal Switch: DP series

Expression Pedal: EV-5

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

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INDEX

A

AC adaptor jack ............................................................................................. 11

Active Sensing ............................................................................................... 69

ADVANCED DRIVER switch ....................................................................... 11

Advanced Mode ........................................................................................... 11

AFTERTOUCH ................................................................................................. 52

All Notes Off ............................................................................................ 45, 69

All Sounds Off ......................................................................................... 45, 69

B

Bank

Bank Select ...................................................................................... 35, 68

LSB ............................................................................................................. 34

MSB ........................................................................................................... 35

Transmitting a Bank Select message .................................... 34–35

What is a bank? ..................................................................................... 32

Batteries ........................................................................................................... 12

BUS Power ...................................................................................................... 11

C

C TUNE ............................................................................................................. 52

Cakewalk Production Plus Pack ................................................................ 8

Cancel Button ................................................................................................ 10

Channel Mode Messages .......................................................................... 69

Channel Pressure .......................................................................................... 68

Channel Voice Messages ........................................................................... 68

CHO ................................................................................................................... 52

Chorus Level .................................................................................................. 52

CNT .................................................................................................................... 39

Coarse Tuning ............................................................................................... 52

Cont ................................................................................................................... 39

Continue ................................................................................................... 39, 69

Continue playback from the current location ................................... 39

Control Change ...................................................................................... 52, 68

CONTROLLER Mode

Starting Playback .......................................................................... 27, 37

Stopping Playback ....................................................................... 27, 38

To switch the A-500S to CONTROLLER mode... ........................ 36

Transmitting the value of a specific parameter ................. 27, 46

What is CONTROLLER mode? .......................................................... 36

Current Channel ........................................................................................... 31

D

Data Out .......................................................................................................... 10

DC ...................................................................................................................... 11

Display .............................................................................................................. 10

Driver ................................................................................................................ 13

Driver Signing Options Settings ............................................................. 54

E

Enter Button ................................................................................................... 10

Expression ....................................................................................................... 30

EXPRESSION jack .......................................................................................... 11

F

F TUNE ............................................................................................................. 52

F8 Clock

F8 Clock Default Tempo ............................................................ 47–48

F8 Clock On/Off ............................................................................ 47–48

Factory Reset .......................................................................................... 47, 53

FAh .................................................................................................................... 37

FBh .................................................................................................................... 39

Features Useful When Playing

Applying pitch changes to notes .................................................. 30

Changing octaves ............................................................................... 30

Modifying the sound of notes ........................................................ 30

Fine Tuning .................................................................................................... 52

Foot Switch .................................................................................................... 30

G

GM2 .................................................................................................................. 44

GM2 Sys On .................................................................................................... 44

GM2 System On

Transmitting a GM2 System On message .................................. 44

H

Heavy ............................................................................................................... 49

Hold .................................................................................................................. 30

HOLD jack ....................................................................................................... 11

I

Input

MIDI input/output device ......................................................... 19, 21

Installing the driver

Macintosh .............................................................................................. 20

Windows 7 ............................................................................................. 14

Windows Vista ...................................................................................... 14

Windows XP .......................................................................................... 17

K

Key Velocity ..................................................................................... 47, 50, 52

Keyboard Sensitivity ................................................................................... 49

L

Light ................................................................................................................. 49

Lo ....................................................................................................................... 12

LSB .................................................................................................................... 34

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M

Macintosh ....................................................................................................... 20

Medium ........................................................................................................... 49

MIDI

MIDI CH ................................................................................................... 31

MIDI CH button .................................................................................... 10

MIDI flow ......................................................................................... 24–26

MIDI I/F Mode ................................................................. 24–25, 47, 50

MIDI In Device ............................................................................... 24–25

MIDI Interface ................................................................................. 25, 47

MIDI Out connector ............................................................................ 11

MIDI Out Device ................................................................................... 25

Selecting sounds on a sound module .......................................... 32

Setting the MIDI transmit channel ................................................ 31

Use MIDI Functionality ...................................................................... 27

MIDI I/F MODE OFF ...................................................................................... 50

MIDI I/F MODE ON ....................................................................................... 50

MNO .................................................................................................................. 41

Modulation ....................................................................................... 27, 30, 68

MONO ............................................................................................................... 41

Mono Mode

Transmitting a Mono Mode On message ................................... 41

MSB ................................................................................................................... 35

N

Note off ............................................................................................................ 68

Note on ............................................................................................................ 68

O

Octave .............................................................................................................. 10

Octave [-] [+] button ........................................................................... 10

Octave Shift ........................................................................................... 30

OFF .................................................................................................................... 11

Output

MIDI input/output device .......................................................... 19, 21

P

PAN ................................................................................................................... 52

PANIC ............................................................................................................... 45

Panpot ............................................................................................................. 52

Pedal Switch .................................................................................................. 30

Pitch ........................................................................................................... 10, 30

Pitch Bend ....................................................................................... 27, 30

Pitch Bend Change ............................................................................. 68

Pitch Bend/Modulation lever .......................................................... 10

PLAY Mode

Functions in PLAY mode .................................................................. 27

Play .................................................................................................... 27, 29

Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel ....................................... 27, 31

Starting Playback ......................................................................... 27, 37

Stopping Playback ....................................................................... 27, 38

To switch the A-500S to PLAY mode ............................................ 27

Transmitting a Program Change Message ......................... 27, 33

Transmitting the value of a specific parameter ................ 27, 46

What is PLAY mode? .......................................................................... 27

PLY .................................................................................................................... 40

PNC ................................................................................................................... 45

POF .................................................................................................................... 43

POLY ................................................................................................................. 40

Poly Mode

Transmitting a Poly Mode On message ...................................... 40

PON ................................................................................................................... 42

PORTA OFF ..................................................................................................... 43

PORTA ON ...................................................................................................... 42

Portamento

Transmitting a Portamento Off message ................................... 43

Transmitting a Portamento On message ................................... 42

Power switch ................................................................................................. 11

Program Change ................................................................................... 32, 68

Program Change button .................................................................. 10

Transmit a Program Change message ........................................ 33

R

Reset

Transmitting a Reset message ....................................................... 45

Reset All Controllers ............................................................................ 45, 69

Reverb Level .................................................................................................. 52

RPN ................................................................................................................... 68

RST .................................................................................................................... 53

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S

Security Slot ................................................................................................... 11

Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel ....................................................... 31

Standard Driver Mode ......................................................................... 11, 61

Start ............................................................................................................ 37, 69

Stop ............................................................................................................ 38, 69

SY0 ..................................................................................................................... 47

SYSTEM ............................................................................................................ 47

System Realtime Message ........................................................................ 69

System Reset .................................................................................................. 69

System Settings

F8 Clock Default Tempo ............................................................ 47–48

F8 Clock On/Off ............................................................................ 47–48

Factory Reset .................................................................................. 47, 53

Key Velocity .................................................................................... 47, 50

MIDI I/F Mode ................................................................................ 47, 50

Value Knob ...................................................................................... 47, 51

Velocity Curve ................................................................................ 47, 49

T

TCH ............................................................................................................. 50, 52

Tempo ....................................................................................................... 47, 52

Timing Clock .................................................................................................. 69

TOUCH .............................................................................................................. 50

Transmit Channel ......................................................................................... 31

Transmit Data ................................................................................................ 68

U

Uninstall the driver

Macintosh ............................................................................................... 56

Windows ................................................................................................. 55

USB ............................................................................................................ 10–11

USB Cable ................................................................................................. 8

USB connections with your computer ................................. 24–25

USB connector ...................................................................................... 11

UTILITY Mode .......................................................................................... 40, 42

Continue playback from the current location .................... 28, 39

Functions in UTILITY mode .............................................................. 28

Make system settings ......................................................................... 28

To switch the A-500S to UTILITY mode ....................................... 28

Transmitting a Bank Select LSB message ............................. 28, 34

Transmitting a Bank Select MSB message ........................... 28, 35

Transmitting a GM2 System On message ............................ 28, 44

Transmitting a Mono Mode On message ............................ 28, 41

Transmitting a Poly Mode On message ....................................... 28

Transmitting a Portamento Off message ............................. 28, 43

Transmitting a Portamento On message .................................... 28

Transmitting a Reset message ................................................. 28, 45

What is UTILITY mode? ...................................................................... 28

V

VALUE Knob ............................................................................. 10, 46–47, 51

Velocity Curve ........................................................................................ 47, 49

Vibrato ................................................................................................ 10, 27, 30

Volume ............................................................................................................. 52

W

Windows 7 ...................................................................................................... 14

Windows Media Player

Windows XP .......................................................................................... 19

Windows Vista .............................................................................................. 14

Windows XP ................................................................................................... 17

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For EU Countries

For China

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For the U.K.

WARNING :

IMPORTANT :

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

For Canada

For C.A. US (Proposition 65)

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

For the USA

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

A-500S

MIDI Keyboard

Cakewalk, Inc.

268 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210

(617) 423-9004

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