Roland FA-06 Parameter Guide

PCM Synth Tone (PCMS)
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Parameter Value Explanation
Bend Mode NORMAL, CATCH+LAST
NORMAL: The pitch bend lever works in the conventional way.
CATCH+LAST: The pitch lever aects only the last-sounded note. If you play a note while the pitch
bend lever is already moved, that note sounds at its normal pitch (as though the lever were in the
center).
The pitch starts changing only after the lever passes through the center position.
Wave tab
Partial Switch
([2] (Partial Sw) button)
OFF, ON Used to specify whether partial 1–4 will be used (ON) or not used (OFF).
Wave Group
INT-A, INT-B,
Ex01–
(if expansion sound Waves exist)
Selects the group for the waveform that is to be the basis of the partial.
INT-A: Internal sound bank A
INT-B: Internal sound bank B
Ex01–: Expansion sound banks
Wave No.L (Mono)
OFF, 1–
Selects the basic waveform for a tone. Along with the Wave number, the Wave name appears at the
lower part of the display.
When in monaural mode, only the left side (L) is specied. When in stereo, the right side (R) is also
specied.
NOTE
If you specify only the right side (R), there will be no sound.
Wave No.R
Wave Gain -6, 0, +6, +12 dB
Sets the gain (amplication) of the waveform. The value changes in 6 dB (decibel) steps—an
increase of 6 dB doubles the waveform’s gain. If you intend to use the Booster to distort the
waveform’s sound, set this parameter to its maximum value (p. 48).
Wave Tempo Sync OFF, ON
When you wish to synchronize a Phrase Loop to the clock (tempo), set this to “ON.”
This is available only if there are expansion sounds and you’ve selected a waveform that indicates
the tempo (BPM).
If a waveform of an expansion sound is selected for the partial, turning Wave Tempo Sync “ON”
disables pitch-related settings and FXM-related settings.
When the Wave Tempo Sync is set to “ON,” set the Partial Delay Time (p. 46) to “0.”
With other settings, a delay eect will be applied, and you will be not be able to play as you expect.
Phrase Loop
“Phrase loop” refers to the repeated playback of a phrase that’s been pulled out of a song (e.g.,
by using a sampler). One technique involving the use of Phrase Loops is the excerpting of a Phrase
from a pre-existing song in a certain genre, for example dance music, and then creating a new
song with that Phrase used as the basic motif. This is referred to as “Break Beats.”
FXM Switch OFF, ON
This sets whether FXM will be used (ON) or not (OFF).
FXM
FXM (Frequency Cross Modulation) uses a specied waveform to apply frequency modulation to
the currently selected waveform, creating complex overtones. This is useful for creating dramatic
sounds or sound eects.
FXM Color 1–4
Species how FXM will perform frequency modulation.
Higher settings result in a grainier sound, while lower settings result in a more metallic sound.
FXM Depth
0–16
Species the depth of the modulation produced by FXM.
* You can use matrix control to modify this.

Roland FA-06 Specifications

General

Control type	Buttons
Backlight color	Red
Backlight buttons	Yes
MIDI-keyboard number of keys	61 keys
Display type	LCD
Display diagonal	5 \
Product color	Black
Sound effects	Acoustic resonance, Synthesizer
Interface	USB
Headphone outputs	1
USB ports quantity	2
Compatible memory cards	SDHC
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) output	3
Power source type	AC
Bit rate	16 bit
Product type	Digital synthesizer
Keyboard number of keys	61
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Reverberation effects quantity	6

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	300 mm
Width	1008 mm
Height	101 mm
Weight	5700 g