Roland A-88 User Manual

Performing
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* Program numbers have a range of 1–128.
MEMO
You can change the functions that are assigned to the [S1] [S2] buttons. For details, refer to
“Assigning Functions to the Knobs, Buttons, and Jacks” (p. 43).
To select sounds from a dierent bank, rst transmit a Bank Select message, and then transmit a
Program Change message.
* Simply transmitting a Bank Select message will not make the sound change.
* The Bank Select message must be sent before 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 dierent variations of
sound.
* The way in which sounds are organized will dier for each sound module. For details,
refer to the owner’s manual of the sound module you are using.
Transmitting the Bank Select MSB
Value 0–127
0–9
For details on this value, refer to p. 12.
Transmitting the Bank Select LSB
For details on this value, refer to p. 12.
Value 0–127
0–9

Roland A-88 Specifications

General

Control type	Buttons, Rotary
Number of knobs	2
MIDI-keyboard number of keys	88 keys
Product color	Black
Interface	USB
DC-in jack	Yes
Power source type	DC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	273 mm
Width	1443 mm
Height	116 mm
Weight	15900 g