User manual ROLAND D-50 OTHER MANUAL_E

[. . . ] The D-50 is a pedal-type recorder that lets you record audio phrases from your guitar or bass, and play them back by operating the pedal. You can create a wide variety of performances by layering sound while you record and carry out play back in real time. It's easy to create loop phrases. Up to 99 different loop phrases can be saved in phrase memory, for a total of approximately 3 hours (* total for all phrases). [. . . ] * Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction or improper operation of the unit. You should back up important data as described in "Backing up to your computer" (p. * All due care is taken during repairs to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases, such as when there is damage to the memory, it may not be possible to restore the data. * Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit's memory once it has been lost. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the phrase memory that you want to delete. Hold down the [WRITE] button for at least two seconds. " * At this point, you can't change the phrase memory number that will be deleted. If you decide not to delete the phrase, press the [TAP TEMPO] button, the [RHYTHM ON/OFF] button, or the pedal. While the phrase is being deleted, the number in the display and the PLAY indicator will blink rapidly. * Never turn off the power while the PLAY indicator is blinking rapidly. The [TAP TEMPO] button will blink in time with the rhythm (red on the first beat, green on subsequent beats). * You can only change the tempo of phrases that have been saved in phrase memory. If you want to change the tempo of a phrase immediately after recording or overdubbing, you must first save it to phrase memory (p. * You can't specify a tempo that would cause the phrase to loop in a shorter time than the minimum recording time (approximately 1. When recording, you can set the tempo before you start recording. When playing back a saved phrase, you can change the playback tempo without changing the pitch of the phrase. Hold down the [RHYTHM ON/OFF] button for at least two seconds. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the phrase memory whose tempo you want to set. If the D-50 is stopped, the rhythm ([RHYTHM ON/OFF] button) will turn on after you set the tempo. You can set the time signature before you start recording. * You can't change the time signature after recording. [. . . ] * The contents of internal memory will not be lost when you replace the battery, but we recommend that you make regular backups (p. Before use, you must read and strictly observe all of the precautions that accompany the batteries, rechargeable batteries, or battery charger. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the pedal, then lift the pedal upwards to open the unit. * The thumbscrew can be left in the pedal while changing the battery. [. . . ]