Roland A-49 User Manual

Performing
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Using the D-BEAM to Modify the Sound
You use the D-BEAM controller simply by moving your hand above it. By assigning dierent
functions to it, you can control the sound in various ways.
1. Press the D-BEAM [PITCH], [VOL], or [ASSIGN] button to turn the D-BEAM controller
on.
Button Function
[PITCH] button The pitch will change as you move your hand above the D-BEAM controller.
[VOL] button The volume will change, allowing you to add expression to your performance.
[ASSIGN] button
The function assigned to the D-BEAM controller will be controlled. (Factory
setting: aftertouch)
* The eect that’s applied will depend on the sound module. For details, refer to the owner’s
manual of your sound module.
MEMO
You can change the function that’s assigned to the [ASSIGN] button. For details, refer to
“Assigning Functions to the Knobs, Buttons, and Jacks” (p. 37).
2. While playing the keyboard to produce sound, position your hand above the
D-BEAM controller and slowly move it up and down.
3. To turn o the D-BEAM controller, once again press the button you pressed in step 1
(the button will go out).
Eective range of the D-BEAM controller
This illustration shows the eective range of the D-BEAM controller. No eect
will be obtained if you position your hand outside the eective range.
NOTE
The eective range of the D-BEAM controller will change depending on
the lighting conditions.

Roland A-49 Specifications

General

Control type	Buttons, Rotary
Number of knobs	2
Backlight buttons	No
MIDI-keyboard number of keys	49 keys
Product color	Black, White
Octave adjustment	Yes
Power source type	USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	182 mm
Width	836 mm
Height	84 mm
Weight	2500 g