LIVE SET

108 Pages·2012·24.92 MB·English

by  Roland Corporation

How to obtain a PDF of the owner’s manual
PDF fles of the owner’s manual and supplementary material for this product can be obtained from the Roland website.
• JUPITER-50 Owner’s Manual (this document)
• Parameter List *
• MIDI Implementation *
*These are not included with the product; you may download them as necessary.
Visit the following URL, choose “owner’s manuals,” and search for the model name “JUPITER-50.”
http://www.roland.com/support/en/
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). 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 © 2012 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
Used for instructions intended to alert the warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
user to the risk of death or severe injury determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
should the unit be used improperly. the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
damage should the unit be used carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
improperly. not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
* Material damage refers to damage or the unit must never be disassembled.
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
furnishings, as well to domestic animals carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
or pets. 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
WARNING WARNING WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself Do not place in an unstable location Do not bend the power cord or place heavy
Do not open (or modify in any way) When using the unit with a rack or objects on it
the unit or its AC adaptor. stand recommended by Roland, the Do not excessively twist or bend the
rack or stand must be carefully placed power cord, nor place heavy objects
so it is level and sure to remain stable. on it. Doing so can damage the cord,
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself If not using a rack or stand, you still producing severed elements and
need to make sure that any location you choose short circuits. Damaged cords are fre
Do not attempt to repair the unit, for placing the unit provides a level surface that and shock hazards!
or replace parts within it (except will properly support the unit, and keep it from
when this manual provides specifc wobbling. Avoid extended use at high volume
instructions directing you to do so).
Refer all servicing to your retailer, the Precautions regarding placement of this This unit, either alone or in
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized unit on a stand combination with an amplifer
Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” and headphones or speakers, may
page. Be sure to follow the instructions in be capable of producing sound
the Owner’s Manual carefully when levels that could cause permanent
Do not use or store in the following types of placing this unit on a stand (p. 30). hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period
locations If it is not set up properly, you risk of time at a high volume level, or at a level
creating an unstable situation which could lead that is uncomfortable. If you experience any
• Subject to temperature extremes to the unit falling or the stand toppling, and hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed may result in injury. immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
vehicle, near a heating duct, on top audiologist.
of heat-generating equipment); Use only the included AC adaptor and the
or are Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to
correct voltage
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on enter unit; never place containers with
wet foors); or are Be sure to use only the AC adaptor liquid on unit
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are i
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• Subject to salt exposure; or are installation matches the input voltage liquid on this product. Never allow
• Humid; or are specifed on the AC adaptor’s body. foreign objects (e.g., fammable
• Exposed to rain; or are O
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• Dusty or sandy; or are use could result in damage, malfunction, or product. Doing so may cause short
• Subject to high levels of vibration and electric shock. circuits, faulty operation, or other
shakiness. malfunctions.
Use only the included power cord
Use only Stand that is recommended
Use only the attached power-supply
This unit should be used only with a cord. Also, the included power cord
rack or stand that is recommended must not be used with any other
by Roland. device.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING CAUTION CAUTION
Turn of the unit if an abnormality or Place in a well ventilated location Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet
malfunction occurs before cleaning
The unit and the AC adaptor should
Immediately turn the unit of, remove be located so their location or Before cleaning the unit, turn it of
the AC adaptor from the outlet, and position does not interfere with their and unplug the AC adaptor from the
request servicing by your retailer, the proper ventilation. outlet (p. 29).
nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Use only the specifed stand (s)
“Information” page when: If there is a possibility of lightning strike,
This unit is designed to be used in
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or combination with specifc stands disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet
the plug has been damaged; or (KS-18Z, KS-G8, KS-12) manufactured
Whenever you suspect the possibility
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or by Roland. If used in combination of lightning in your area, disconnect
with other stands, you risk sustaining injuries
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been the AC adaptor from the outlet.
as the result of this product dropping down or
spilled onto the unit; or
toppling over due to a lack of stability.
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or
Take care not to get fngers pinched by lid
otherwise has become wet); or Evaluate safety issues before using stands
• The unit does not appear to operate normally Be careful so you don’t get your
Even if you observe the cautions
or exhibits a marked change in performance. fngers pinched when you handle any
given in the owner’s manual, certain
moving parts such as the following.
types of handling may allow this
Adults must provide supervision in places Adult supervision is recommended
product to fall from the stand, or
where children are present cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful whenever small children use the unit.
of any safety issues before using this product. • USB memory cover (p. 25)
When using the unit in locations
where children are present, be
careful so no mishandling of the Grasp the plug when connecting or Keep small items out of the reach of children
unit can take place. An adult should disconnecting the AC adaptor To prevent accidental ingestion of the
always be on hand to provide supervision and parts listed below, always keep them
Always grasp only the plug on the
guidance. out of the reach of small children.
AC adaptor cord when plugging into,
or unplugging from, an outlet or this • Included Parts
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
unit. Screw that secures the USB memory cover (p. 69)
Protect the unit from strong impact. Allen wrench (p. 69)
Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug
(Do not drop it!)
Handle the ground terminal carefully
At regular intervals, you should
unplug the AC adaptor and clean it If you remove the screw from the
Do not share an outlet with an by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust ground terminal, be sure to replace
and other accumulations away from it; don’t leave it lying around where
unreasonable number of other devices
its prongs. Also, disconnect the power it could accidently be swallowed by
Do not force the unit’s power- plug from the power outlet whenever the unit small children. When refastening the
supply cord to share an outlet with is to remain unused for an extended period of screw, make that it is frmly fastened, so it won’t
an unreasonable number of other time. Any accumulation of dust between the come loose.
devices. Be especially careful when power plug and the power outlet can result in
using extension cords—the total poor insulation and lead to fre.
power used by all devices you have connected
to the extension cord’s outlet must never Manage cables for safety
exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for
the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause Try to prevent cords and cables from
the insulation on the cord to heat up and becoming entangled. Also, all cords
eventually melt through. and cables should be placed so they
are out of the reach of children.
Do not use overseas
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing
Before using the unit in a foreign heavy objects on it
country, consult with your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or Never climb on top of, nor place
an authorized Roland distributor, as heavy objects on the unit.
listed on the “Information” page.
Do not use a CD-ROM in an audio CD player
or DVD player Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor
with wet hands
DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a
conventional audio CD player. The Never handle the AC adaptor or its
resulting sound may be of a level that plugs with wet hands when plugging
could cause permanent hearing loss. into, or unplugging from, an outlet or
Damage to speakers or other system this unit.
components may result.
Disconnect everything before moving the
unit
Before moving the unit, disconnect
the AC adaptor and all cords coming
from external devices.
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Other Convenient Connecting Other
Quick Guide Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds Functions Equipment Appendix
IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply • Depending on the material and temperature • The sound of keys being struck and vibrations
of the surface on which you place the unit, its produced by playing an instrument can be
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. transmitted through a foor or wall to an
outlet that is being used by an electrical You can place a piece of felt or cloth unexpected extent. Please take care not to
appliance that is controlled by an inverter under the rubber feet to prevent this from cause annoyance to others nearby.
or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing happening. If you do so, please make
machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner). sure that the unit will not slip or move • When you need to transport the unit,
Depending on the way in which the electrical accidentally. package it in the box (including padding)
appliance is used, power supply noise that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will
may cause this unit to malfunction or may • Do not put anything that contains water on need to use equivalent packaging materials.
produce audible noise. If it is not practical this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., • Use only the specifed expression pedal
power supply noise flter between this unit near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any
and the electrical outlet. that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth. other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat
after long hours of consecutive use. This is • Some connection cables contain resistors.
normal, and is not a cause for concern. Maintenance Do not use cables that incorporate resistors
for connecting to this unit. The use of such
• To prevent malfunction and equipment • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a cables can cause the sound level to be
failure, always make sure to turn of the soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly extremely low, or impossible to hear. For
power on all your equipment before you dampened with water. To remove stubborn information on cable specifcations, contact
make any connections. dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, the manufacturer of the cable.
non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure
• With the factory settings, the JUPITER-50 will to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry • The usable range of D-BEAM controller will
automatically be switched of four hours after cloth. become extremely small when used under
you stop playing or operating the unit. If you strong direct sunlight. Please be aware of this
don’t want the unit to turn of automatically, • Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or when using the D-BEAM controller outside.
change the “Auto Of” setting to “OFF” as solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility
described on p. 79. of discoloration and/or deformation. • The sensitivity of the D-BEAM controller
will change depending on the amount of
* The settings you were editing will be lost when the light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not
unit is turned of. If you want to keep your settings, function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity
you must save your settings before turning the Repairs and Data as appropriate for the brightness of your
unit of. location.
• Please be aware that all data contained in the
unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is • When operating an expression pedal, or
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• Using the unit near power amplifers (or down on paper (when possible). During toes between a moving part and the main
other equipment containing large power repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of unit. In places where small children are
transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate data. However, in certain cases (such as when present, make sure that an adult provides
the problem, change the orientation of this circuitry related to memory itself is out of supervision and guidance.
unit; or move it farther away from the source order), we regret that it may not be possible
of interference. to restore the data, and Roland assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.
• This device may interfere with radio and
television reception. Do not use this device in
the vicinity of such receivers.
Additional Precautions
• Noise may be produced if wireless
communications devices, such as cell phones, • Please be aware that the contents of memory
are operated in the vicinity of this unit. can be irretrievably lost as a result of a
Such noise could occur when receiving or malfunction, or the improper operation of
initiating a call, or while conversing. Should the unit. To protect yourself against the risk
you experience such problems, you should of loosing important data, we recommend
relocate such wireless devices so they are at that you periodically save a backup copy of
a greater distance from this unit, or switch important data you have stored in the unit’s
them of. memory on USB fash drives.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to
place it near devices that radiate heat, leave restore the contents of data that was stored
it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise in the unit’s memory or USB fash drives once
subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes
heat can deform or discolor the unit. no liability concerning such loss of data.
• When moved from one location to another • Use a reasonable amount of care when using
where the temperature and/or humidity is the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;
very diferent, water droplets (condensation) and when using its jacks and connectors.
may form inside the unit. Damage or Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
malfunction may result if you attempt to use • Never strike or apply strong pressure to the
the unit in this condition. Therefore, before display.
using the unit, you must allow it to stand for
several hours, until the condensation has • When disconnecting all cables, grasp the
completely evaporated. connector itself—never pull on the cable.
This way you will avoid causing shorts, or
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of damage to the cable’s internal elements.
the keyboard. This can be the cause of
malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce • To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep
sound. the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You
may prefer to use headphones, so you do not
need to be concerned about those around
you.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Before Using External Memories Copyrights
Using External Memories • It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording,
video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s
• Carefully insert the USB fash drives all the copyrighted work (musical work, video work,
way in—until it is frmly in place. broadcast, live performance, or other work),
whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease,
perform, or broadcast it without the permission of
the copyright owner.
• Do not use this product for purposes that could
infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We
assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to
any infringements of third-party copyrights arising
through your use of this product.
• The copyright of content in this product (the sound
waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns,
phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved
by Roland Corporation.
• Never touch the terminals of the USB fash
drives. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty. • Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize
said content for the creating, performing, recording
• USB fash drives are constructed using and distributing original musical works.
precision components; handle the memories
carefully, paying particular note to the • Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to
following. extract said content in original or modifed form, for
the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said
• To prevent damage to the cards from static content or making them available on a computer
electricity, be sure to discharge any static network.
electricity from your own body before
handling the cards.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into Licenses / Trademarks
contact with the contact portion of the
cards. • MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a
patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to
architecture, which was developed by Technology
strong shock or vibration. Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this
• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in technology from the TPL Group.
closed vehicles, or other such locations.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology
• Do not allow cards to become wet. is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and
THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.
• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.
• “JUPITER” is a registered trademark of and is licensed
by K.H.S. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO. LTD. in the
United States and other countries.
Handling CDs / DVDs
• Roland, COSM, SuperNATURAL, and D-BEAM are
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland
underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Corporation in the United States and/or other
Damaged or dirty CD, DVD discs may not be countries.
read properly. Keep your discs clean using a
• Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk, Inc.
commercially available disc cleaner.
in the United States.
• SONAR is a trademark of Cakewalk, Inc.
• Company names and product names appearing
in this document are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Other Convenient Connecting Other
Quick Guide Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds Functions Equipment Appendix
Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY 2 Playing Sounds 38
IMPORTANT NOTES 4 Switching Registrations 38
Switching Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Quick Guide 8 Switching Registration Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
01 How the JUPITER-50’s Sound Generator is Structured 8 Using the [MANUAL] Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Single Part Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
02 About the JUPITER-50’s Sounds 10
Selecting the Sound for Each Part (Selecting Live Sets / Tones) 40
03 Using Controllers to Modify the Sound 13 Using the Part Sound Buttons to Switch Live Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the Part Sound Buttons to Switch the Solo Part’s Tone . . . . .41
04 Registrations are Convenient for Live Performance 14 Switching the Tone of the Percussion/Lower Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Instantly Switching the Variation Sounds (Alternate
05 Example of Creating a Registration 17 Button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Turning Each Part On/Of and Adjusting its Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Introduction 18
Playing Drum Sounds and Sound Efects (Percussion/Lower) 43
Main Features 18
Playing Percussion Sounds and Voice Phrases (Manual
Percussion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Getting Acquainted with the JUPITER-50 20
Playing Drum Sounds on the Entire Keyboard (Drums/SFX) . . . . . .43
How the Sound Generator is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Split Performance 44
Live Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Turning Split On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 How Split and Parts are Related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Changing the Split Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
About Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Temporary Memory (the Temporary Area) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Changing the Keyboard Settings 46
Rewritable Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Changing the Pitch by Octaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Non-rewritable Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Transposing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
USB Memory Song Player/Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Using the Arpeggiator 47
Audio Files that can be Played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Turning the Arpeggiator On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Audio Files that will be Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Setting the Arpeggiator Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Holding the Arpeggio (HOLD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Panel Descriptions 26 Editing the Arpeggiator Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Arpeggio Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Creating an Arpeggio Style from a MIDI File (Import) . . . . . .49
Erasing an Original Arpeggio Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Placing the JUPITER-50 on a Stand 30
Performing With Added Harmony 50
Turning the Power On 31 Changing the Harmony Intelligence Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Turning the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Controlling the Performance 51
Basic Operation 32 Moving Your Hand to Modify the Pitch or Volume (D-BEAM
How the Function Buttons Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Moving the Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Changing the Pitch/Applying Vibrato (Pitch Bend/Modulation
Editing a Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Lever) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
[SHIFT] Button Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Using the Buttons and Knobs to Modify the Sound ([S1] [S2]
buttons / [C1] [C2] knobs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
What the [WRITE] Button Does . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Using Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Assigning a Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Sustaining the Notes (Hold Pedal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Navigating Between Screens 35 Adding Expression to Your Performance (Control Pedal) . . .52
Top Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Controlling the Rotary Efect and Reverb 53
Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Controlling the Rotary Efect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
REGISTRATION Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Controlling Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
LIVE SET (UPPER) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
SONG Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
VISUAL CONTROL Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
SYSTEM MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
UTILITY MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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Contents
Editing Sounds 54 The JUPITER-50’s System Settings 75
Making System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Editing a Registration 54 Saving the System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Saving a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Cancelling the Save of a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Initializing a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 LIVE SET/TONE BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Editing a Live Set 57
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Changing a Live Set’s Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Making the Power Automatically Turn Of After a Time (Auto Of) 79
Layer On/Of and Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Switching the MFX (Multi-efects) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Connecting Other Equipment 80
Turning MFX On/Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Adjusting the Efect Send Levels and Efect Output Levels . . . . . . .59 Connecting to Your Computer via USB 80
Editing the MFX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Connecting the JUPITER-50 to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Editing the Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Editing the Tones Assigned to a Layer (Tone Modify) . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Connecting an External MIDI Device 81
Simultaneously Adjusting Multiple Live Set Parameters (Tone
Blender) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 About MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Convenient Ways to Use the Tone Blender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 About MIDI Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Saving a Live Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Using the JUPITER-50 as a Master Keyboard (External Part
Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Cancelling the Save of a Live Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Enabling the External Part Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Initializing a Live Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Specifying the Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Copying a Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Specifying the Sound for Each Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Other Convenient Functions 64 Detailed Settings for External Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Playing the JUPITER-50 from an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Using the USB Memory Song Player/Recorder 64 Setting the Receive Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Basic Operations in the SONG Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Setting the Program Change Receive Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Synchronizing with an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Changing the Playback Speed or Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Looping a Specifc Region of Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Controlling Visuals 85
Playing Audio Files Consecutively (Chain Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 What is Visual Control? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Creating a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Turning Visual Control On/Of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Deleting an Audio File or Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Visual Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Renaming an Audio File or Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Controlling SONAR (ACT) 87
Moving an Audio File or Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Turning ACT On/Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Basic Operations in the Audio Rec Standby Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Making Settings for ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Audio Signal Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Appendix 88
Using the Included USB Memory Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Parameter List 88
Settings and Convenient Functions 70
LIVE SET TONE MODIFY Screen (SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones) .88
Basic Procedure for Utility Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Control Change Assign List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Initializing a USB Flash Drive (Format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Performance Variations for SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones . . . . . . .98
Backing Up All Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Backing Up to a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Error Message List 99
Restoring Backed-up Settings from a USB Flash Drive . . . . . .70
Backing Up USB Flash Drive Data to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . .71 Troubleshooting 100
Restoring Backed-up Data from a Computer to a USB
Specifcations 102
Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Exchanging Registration Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
MIDI Implementation Chart 103
Exporting/Importing Sound Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Exporting Sound Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Index 104
Importing Sound Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Viewing Sound Data You’ve Marked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Marking Multiple Items of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Deleting an Exported File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Renaming an Exported File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Moving a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Exchanging Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
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Quick Guide Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds Functions Equipment Appendix
01  How the JUPITER-50’s Sound Generator is Structured
The JUPITER-50 is Roland’s new synthesizer that inherits the powerful SuperNATURAL sounds and unrivaled real-time
performance capabilities of the JUPITER-80.
It comes with a generous collection of the latest SuperNATURAL sounds created using Behavior Modeling Technology, making
possible expression that is richer and more natural than ever before.
This section explains the sounds of the JUPITER-50.
SuperNATURAL
These are proprietary Roland sounds created using Behavior Modeling Technology, which
enables natural and rich expression that was difcult to achieve on earlier sound generators.
Behavior Modeling Technology
Not only physical modeling of the instruments, Roland takes it a step further by modeling the instrument’s distinctive
behavior that responds to how the performer plays, resulting in true-to-life, expressive sounds in realtime.
SuperNATURAL Acoustic Tones
These are SuperNATURAL acoustic tones that can reproduce not only the sound of
an acoustic instrument, but also the expressiveness of the techniques used when Crescendo
playing it.
A dedicated sound engine optimized for each tone is used to automatically analyze
the phrase played by the musician, and take account of the diferences between Glissando technique
chordal and melodic playing. Vibrato
SuperNATURAL acoustic tones represent a completely new sound generator
technology, which uses Behavior Modeling Technology to model even the distinctive
response that is specifc to each musical instrument.
For example, the SuperNATURAL acoustic tone “violin” lets you obtain—via conventional keyboard playing—a solo violin sound
that’s imbued with the same realistic expression that you might enjoy if an actual violinist were playing.
In addition, you can use pitch bend, modulation lever, and assignable buttons ([S1], [S2]) to freely simulate the richly expressive
performance that is characteristic of acoustic instruments.
SuperNATURAL Synth Tones
These are SuperNATURAL synth tones, which realistically reproduce sounds ranging
from vintage analog synths to digital synths. Each synth tone consists of three sets of
OSC, FILTER, AMP, and LFO, meaning that powerful synth sounds can be created using
just a single synth tone.
In addition, the behaviors of the oscillators and flters of analog synths have been
analyzed, allowing their distinctive sounds to be reproduced. The JUPITER-50 contains
more than 1,500 preloaded sounds, which cover every type of synth sound from analog
to digital.
Layer Four SuperNATURAL Tones in a Live Set
The JUPITER-50 lets you layer up to four SuperNATURAL tones to create a sound, Live set
and save this as a “Live Set.” Layer 1 SuperNATURAL tone
You can use a Live Set to perform truly impressive and expressive sounds.
Layer 2 SuperNATURAL tone
To play a Live Set, you need to assign it to the Upper Part.
Layer 3 SuperNATURAL tone
Layer 4 SuperNATURAL tone
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SuperNATURAL SuperNATURAL
Acoustic Tone Synth Tone
Example: Example:
Piano sounds Organ sounds
These are the ultimate piano These inherit the combo organ
sounds, with a natural decay and no sounds of instruments such as the
gradations in their tonal changes. VK series or the V-Combo.
You can adjust parameters such as You can use harmonic bars to create
Stereo Width and Hammer Noise. your own sound.
Synthesizer sounds
Based on analysis of how the
Example: Example: oscillators and flters of analog
Trumpet sounds Sitar sounds synthesizers behave, the
SuperNATURAL synth tones
These reproduce the dynamic tonal You can use legato playing to express
provide realistic and expressive
changes that are characteristic of the distinctive ornamentation notes,
reproductions of every type of
brass instruments. You can express as well as the various sound efects
sound, ranging from vintage analog
the transitions that take place in the (such as the chikari strings) that are
synthesizers to digital synthesizers.
harmonics when the pitch changes heard below note number 47 (B2).
dramatically, as well as half-valve The [S1] button plays a tambura
sounds when playing a trill. phrase.
Behavior Modeling Technology
Performance information Controller information
• The phrase you play • Pitch bend lever
• The speed at which you play • Modulation lever
• Chordal playing • D-BEAM controller
• Legato • Assignable buttons (S1, S2)
• Staccato • Control pedals (1, 2)
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Quick Guide Introduction Playing Sounds Editing Sounds Functions Equipment Appendix
02  About the JUPITER-50’s Sounds
The Structure of the JUPITER-50’s Sound Generator
The JUPITER-50’s sound generator consists of three parts, and settings for these three parts are collectively managed as a
“registration.”
Registration
Solo part
SuperNATURAL tone
Upper part
Live set
SuperNATURAL tone MFX 1
SuperNATURAL tone MFX 2 Reverb
SuperNATURAL tone MFX 3
SuperNATURAL tone MFX 4
Percussion/Lower part
SuperNATURAL tone
What is a Live Set?
The smallest unit of sound in the JUPITER-50’s sound generator is called a “Tone”; this consists of a SuperNATURAL sound.
A Live Set consists of up to four of these tones layered, producing the richly expressive sounds that you’ll mainly be playing
on the JUPITER-50.
You can freely create and save Live Sets, and select them as the sound for the Upper Part.
What is a Registration?
In addition to the Upper Part, the JUPITER-50 lets you assign SuperNATURAL tones to a Percussion/Lower Part and to a Solo
Part, allowing you to use sounds for a total of three parts.
The combination of sounds assigned to each part, along with the JUPITER-50’s settings, are collectively called a “registration.”
By calling up a registration, you can instantly switch sounds as appropriate for the song you’re playing, or switch setups for
live performance or studio recording.
Selecting Favorite Sounds (Live Sets)
When you press the [MANUAL] button, only the Upper Part will be on, and a piano
sound will be selected (with the factory settings).
At this time if you select a tone for the Solo Part or the Percussion/Lower Part, the
selected part will automatically turn on, allowing you to layer the sounds.
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You can also use the [MANUAL] button to easily put the JUPITER-50 in a state in which only the Upper Part will sound. This button is
convenient when you want to check the sound of a specifc Live Set, or when you want to create a registration from scratch.
Now, try using the [MANUAL] button to audition the sounds of Live Sets.
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