hey absolutely love your videos on the mc 50! I have one and its fantastic. I was wondering if you could help me with something. in the manual it talks about creating an echo effect by making a copy of a track and then having the copy start after a rest with lower velocity than the original to create the effect. I'm having trouble getting the velocity edit function to do anything. its a step sequence that I'm try to effect
Roger your videos on the MC50 are very helpful! I got an MC50MKII that I updated to have the usb floppy emulator. It’s my favorite piece to compose music on. Every video I have watched of yours has taught me something new each time! Today it was program changes which is super useful. Thank you Roger for posting these videos! 🤙💫
Gunnar Isbert thank you so much for taking time to share this with me. That gives energy to keep on grabbing vids. My MC-50 is also a MKII because it has the same ROM installed. It can reads SMF-files like yours. I will soon upload some new content. Take care and stay healthy! Grtzzz, Roger
Thanks Roger. An informative video again. I remember having to put program changes in Voyetra Sequencer Plus in the 90’s and was not sure how it was done on the MC range. Awesome stuff. Keep on midi-ing.😎 Love your work man.
Is it possible to load a video which explains how to play 2 or more ‘songs’ in consecutive order?? I never quite figured that one out, so for me there is always some awkward silent gap between playing songs haha
Its great, but you didn't tell people how to execute the PG if the patch is hidden w/in a specific bank (or sub-bank etc). In order to do this, first you have to do the following steps: 1. Go to Microscope, then Edit (select Create Event), then select CC 2. Enter the appropriate track and midi channel info and press enter 3. The first value should be set to 0 (for MSB), the second value next to that set as the number which corresponds to the appropriate bank (check your synth's manual). Press enter. 4. Go back to Edit (select Create Event), then select CC (same as before), but this time the CC initial value should be 32 (for LSB). The second value to the right of that should already be defaulted to the corrct bank as was selected in prev. step (so no need to change that). 5. Now you do the PG -> Go back to Edit, then edit (Create Event), then select PG 6.Enter the same track and midi channel info etc. and press enter. 7.Enter the program/patch number (remember.. patches start at 0 on synths, so the value for the PG will be 1 greater than that!). Press enter. Now test it out to see if the patch changes to the desired one as it should!
aRp.L0rD.1985 Hi! Thank you so much for adding this info. Yes, you’re right. With those CCs you can program Bank Select and Program Select. You also can use a first bar to enter it on your MIDI keyboard. For example: create an empty rhythm track of 4 measures to have enough time to push the banks and programs of the wished sounds of all used tracks on an unused track. That track can be your MIDI CC-track. (Track 8 for example). It sounds complicated but in the end if gives freedom if you understand how it works. Thanks again for adding this!!
No problem. Just 1 Amendment to step no. 7 -> I realize some patches actually do start at 1 and not 0. In this case you will obviously will enter the number accordingly (i.e. not all start at 0.. depends on your synth). Enjoy!
Hey man, I'm trying to do this on the Mc50 with my JV1010. I'm just having a hard time finding the right numbers. In the manual for the bank I want the numbers it gives me are MSB-81, LSB-2, then program numbers 0-127. So in your third step what would be the correct second number to put in? Not going to lie I'm completely lost with this but it would make my life so much easier if I can figure it out. Thanks!
thanks so much for adding this I couldn't figure out how to program the patch changes to my Juno 106 at all. this worked perfect though! your a life saver.
hi ya The MIDI Maniac,could you do a vid on and about Roland [and others] updates as both manuals for the Roland groovebox d2 and mc 505 state to use the mc-50 or mc-80,,,....MC-505 System Program Version Up Disk (PNo. 17048669) 1998/07/29 (Wed) System Version : 1.07 System Build : 118 Sum of CheckSum : 0F25 Directions for Installation. [Please note that you will need to re-initialize the MC-505. You should back up any data that you do not want to lose before beginning the update] **Warning** DO NOT TURN OFF THE POWER ON THE MC-505 WHILE UPDATING OR RE-INITIALIZING. IT COULD DAMAGE THE UNIT. *********** 1) Connect the MIDI OUT of an external sequencer to the MIDI IN of the MC-505. 2) While holding down TEMPO/MIXER, PTN SET, and PATCH, turn on the power. 3) Press ENTER. 4) Transmit the first Standard MIDI File from the sequencer (_000001.mid). 5) Continue transmitting until all 13 files have been played in order. 6) When the update is completed, a checksum will be displayed. Verify that the checksum value is correct. 7) Turn the power off. 8) Turn on the power while holding SHIFT, then press ENTER to initialize the unit and complete the update. Please note that initialization takes approximately 4 minutes. [Contents] Disk 1 @Readme.txt _0000001.mid _0000002.mid _0000003.mid _0000004.mid _0000005.mid _0000006.mid _0000007.mid _0000008.mid (CheckSum : 68D3) Disk 2 _0000009.mid _0000010.mid _0000011.mid _0000012.mid _0000013.mid (CheckSum : 0F25)
Hi, Thanks for the suggestion. There's only one problem...I don't have a floppy drive to write update floppies. For updates I always use the SMF-players from Roland (done with computer) For saving data the MC-50 is a nice unit although I recently bought an Alesis DataDisk which is more suitable for the job because the info is directly written onto the floppy instead of the internal RAM. I hope you understand. Grtzzz, Roger
right,so are u telling me theres another way 2 up date Roland mc 505/d2 instead of buying a mc 50/80? as u say doing it via a pc ??.as i want 2 up date a roland mc 505 to latest sys update and also the d2?,thanks 4 your help @@theMIDImaniac
@@pflo-98 Yes! There is another way. MC-505 Download the necessary upgrade file (Choose PC or Mac) www.roland.com/es-es/support/by_product/mc-505/updates_drivers/ D2 Download the necessary upgrade file (Choose PC or Mac) www.roland.com/es-es/products/d2/downloads/ Download the necessary SMF-program for Windows or for Mac. (this program works for all updates) themidimaniac.com/roland-sp808-sp808ex-groovesampler/ You will need a Sound card with MIDI-connections. Follow the instruction in the readme-files enclosed with the SMF-files. Don't use a USB to MIDI cable. These ones will not work. Here an example about how I upgraded my SP-808 to SP-808ex. It's the same procedure. ruclips.net/video/SSt42RzDPA8/видео.html Good luck!
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Check out my latest tutorial of the MC-50 "how to play your songs linked". ruclips.net/video/a7L9yu57HTs/видео.html
hey absolutely love your videos on the mc 50! I have one and its fantastic. I was wondering if you could help me with something. in the manual it talks about creating an echo effect by making a copy of a track and then having the copy start after a rest with lower velocity than the original to create the effect. I'm having trouble getting the velocity edit function to do anything. its a step sequence that I'm try to effect
Roger your videos on the MC50 are very helpful! I got an MC50MKII that I updated to have the usb floppy emulator. It’s my favorite piece to compose music on. Every video I have watched of yours has taught me something new each time! Today it was program changes which is super useful. Thank you Roger for posting these videos! 🤙💫
Gunnar Isbert thank you so much for taking time to share this with me. That gives energy to keep on grabbing vids.
My MC-50 is also a MKII because it has the same ROM installed. It can reads SMF-files like yours.
I will soon upload some new content.
Take care and stay healthy!
Grtzzz, Roger
Thanks Roger. An informative video again. I remember having to put program changes in Voyetra Sequencer Plus in the 90’s and was not sure how it was done on the MC range. Awesome stuff. Keep on midi-ing.😎 Love your work man.
Johnny de Kock Thank you for asking me this! I didn’t know the step time procedure either. I also learn every day ✌🏼
i always refer your videos to all of my friends
li austria that’s great! Thanks a lot. I hope they can use the tips. ✌🏽
li austria that’s great! Thanks a lot. I hope they can use the tips. ✌🏽
Is there any way to setup/play performance mode with the jv1010 & mc50 ?
Nice, thank's.
Pekka Grönfors Hi! You’re totally welcome! ✌🏽✌🏽
informative perfect
li austria Thank you so much! ✌🏼
Is it possible to load a video which explains how to play 2 or more ‘songs’ in consecutive order?? I never quite figured that one out, so for me there is always some awkward silent gap between playing songs haha
aRpStEr_1983 Hi!
What a great suggestion!
The video is already taped and is almost ready for upload.
Subscribe to stay up2daye.
Thanks!
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Here's the link to that video ruclips.net/video/a7L9yu57HTs/видео.html :)
Its great, but you didn't tell people how to execute the PG if the patch is hidden w/in a specific bank (or sub-bank etc). In order to do this, first you have to do the following steps:
1. Go to Microscope, then Edit (select Create Event), then select CC
2. Enter the appropriate track and midi channel info and press enter
3. The first value should be set to 0 (for MSB), the second value next to that set as the number which corresponds to the appropriate bank (check your synth's manual). Press enter.
4. Go back to Edit (select Create Event), then select CC (same as before), but this time the CC initial value should be 32 (for LSB). The second value to the right of that should already be defaulted to the corrct bank as was selected in prev. step (so no need to change that).
5. Now you do the PG -> Go back to Edit, then edit (Create Event), then select PG
6.Enter the same track and midi channel info etc. and press enter.
7.Enter the program/patch number (remember.. patches start at 0 on synths, so the value for the PG will be 1 greater than that!). Press enter. Now test it out to see if the patch changes to the desired one as it should!
aRp.L0rD.1985 Hi! Thank you so much for adding this info. Yes, you’re right. With those CCs you can program Bank Select and Program Select.
You also can use a first bar to enter it on your MIDI keyboard. For example: create an empty rhythm track of 4 measures to have enough time to push the banks and programs of the wished sounds of all used tracks on an unused track. That track can be your MIDI CC-track. (Track 8 for example). It sounds complicated but in the end if gives freedom if you understand how it works.
Thanks again for adding this!!
No problem. Just 1 Amendment to step no. 7 -> I realize some patches actually do start at 1 and not 0. In this case you will obviously will enter the number accordingly (i.e. not all start at 0.. depends on your synth). Enjoy!
Hey man, I'm trying to do this on the Mc50 with my JV1010. I'm just having a hard time finding the right numbers. In the manual for the bank I want the numbers it gives me are MSB-81, LSB-2, then program numbers 0-127. So in your third step what would be the correct second number to put in? Not going to lie I'm completely lost with this but it would make my life so much easier if I can figure it out. Thanks!
thanks so much for adding this I couldn't figure out how to program the patch changes to my Juno 106 at all. this worked perfect though! your a life saver.
hi ya The MIDI Maniac,could you do a vid on and about Roland [and others] updates as both manuals for the Roland groovebox d2 and mc 505 state to use the mc-50 or mc-80,,,....MC-505 System Program Version Up Disk (PNo. 17048669)
1998/07/29 (Wed)
System Version : 1.07
System Build : 118
Sum of CheckSum : 0F25
Directions for Installation.
[Please note that you will need to re-initialize the MC-505.
You should back up any data that you do not want to lose before
beginning the update]
**Warning**
DO NOT TURN OFF THE POWER ON THE MC-505 WHILE UPDATING OR
RE-INITIALIZING. IT COULD DAMAGE THE UNIT.
***********
1) Connect the MIDI OUT of an external sequencer to the MIDI IN
of the MC-505.
2) While holding down TEMPO/MIXER, PTN SET, and PATCH, turn on
the power.
3) Press ENTER.
4) Transmit the first Standard MIDI File from the sequencer
(_000001.mid).
5) Continue transmitting until all 13 files have been played
in order.
6) When the update is completed, a checksum will be displayed.
Verify that the checksum value is correct.
7) Turn the power off.
8) Turn on the power while holding SHIFT, then press ENTER to
initialize the unit and complete the update. Please note that
initialization takes approximately 4 minutes.
[Contents]
Disk 1
@Readme.txt
_0000001.mid
_0000002.mid
_0000003.mid
_0000004.mid
_0000005.mid
_0000006.mid
_0000007.mid
_0000008.mid
(CheckSum : 68D3)
Disk 2
_0000009.mid
_0000010.mid
_0000011.mid
_0000012.mid
_0000013.mid
(CheckSum : 0F25)
Hi,
Thanks for the suggestion.
There's only one problem...I don't have a floppy drive to write update floppies.
For updates I always use the SMF-players from Roland (done with computer)
For saving data the MC-50 is a nice unit although I recently bought an Alesis DataDisk which is more suitable for the job because the info is directly written onto the floppy instead of the internal RAM.
I hope you understand.
Grtzzz,
Roger
right,so are u telling me theres another way 2 up date Roland mc 505/d2 instead of buying a mc 50/80? as u say doing it via a pc ??.as i want 2 up date a roland mc 505 to latest sys update and also the d2?,thanks 4 your help
@@theMIDImaniac
basically do i have 2 use a mc 50/80 to update my rolad gear ,or are u telling me there is another way?,thanks 4 help
@@pflo-98 Yes! There is another way.
MC-505
Download the necessary upgrade file (Choose PC or Mac)
www.roland.com/es-es/support/by_product/mc-505/updates_drivers/
D2
Download the necessary upgrade file (Choose PC or Mac)
www.roland.com/es-es/products/d2/downloads/
Download the necessary SMF-program for Windows or for Mac. (this program works for all updates)
themidimaniac.com/roland-sp808-sp808ex-groovesampler/
You will need a Sound card with MIDI-connections. Follow the instruction in the readme-files enclosed with the SMF-files.
Don't use a USB to MIDI cable. These ones will not work.
Here an example about how I upgraded my SP-808 to SP-808ex. It's the same procedure.
ruclips.net/video/SSt42RzDPA8/видео.html
Good luck!
@@theMIDImaniac thank you soooo much for this///life saver + ££££