Roland PC-300 Music Pedal User Manual


 
3. Main features of the PC-300
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PC-300
USB connector
The PC-300 comes with a USB connector
that allows you to connect it to an IBM
compatible PC or a Macintosh® computer
fitted with USB connectors (iMac®, G4,
etc.). This connector allows for high-speed
data transfer and supplying power to the
connected devices.
USB drivers
The PC-300 is supplied with various USB
drivers for both IBM compatible and
Macintosh® computers. See the included
booklet for details.
Superb playability and expres-
siveness
This standard 49-key keyboard velocity
sensitive and therefore allows you to
express even the finest nuances. In addi-
tion, an Octave Shift feature allows you to
conveniently shift the soundable range up
or down. Moreover, the PC-300 is
equipped with a Pitch Bend/Modulation
lever, and provides a SUSTAIN SWITCH
jack for connecting a Sustain/Hold pedal.
Complete range of control
features
Since the keyboard provides for sound
selection that uses combinations of
Program Change and Bank Select mes-
sages (CC 00 and CC 32), you can also
select any of the Variation Tones that may
be available on a GS sound module.
In addition, a variety of continuous con-
trollers (Control Changes) can be assigned
to the DATA ENTRY slider. The slider can
then be used for controlling the desired
parameter (Reverb or Chorus Depth, for
example) of a GS sound module.
Makes Desk Top Music (DTM)
more enjoyable
The PC-300 is very compact, so it requires
only a minimal amount of desktop space.
The PC-300 is sure to become an invalu-
able part of any DTM setup, since it can
be used for real-time or step recording, as
well as for practice while listening to
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