For example if you use your right hand to hold down the four notes “C D E G” and move your left hand above the D Beam controller, a phrase such as “C D E G C D E G C D E G...” will play. The Lucina AX-09 will operate as a monophonic synthesizer whose pitch SLo SOLO SYNTH can be controlled by moving your hand above the D Beam controller. MEMO By holding down the [INC/+] / [DEC/–] button you can choose this setting rapidly. To choose even faster, hold down the button and press the other button as well. 3. Release.the.[SHIFT].button 4. To.save.this.setting,.hold.down.the.[SHIFT].button. and.press.the.[WRITE].button Using a Foot Pedal If you connect a pedal switch (DP series; sold separately) to the FOOT PEDAL jack, you can hold down the pedal to make notes continue sustaining even after you release the keyboard. Alternatively, you can use the pedal to apply numerous other effects. Connecting a foot pedal Alternatively, you can connect an expression pedal (EV-5) instead of a pedal switch (DP series). MEMO NOTE Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. Specifying the foot pedal assignment Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [V-LINK] button twice; the screen will indicate “PDL ,” allowing you to assign the effect applied by the foot pedal. You can assign the following functions to the pedal. To save this setting, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [WRITE] button. Display Value Explanation C01 CC01 (MODULATION) Apply vibrato. Control the portamento time over C05 CC05 (PORTA TIME) which the pitch changes between notes when playing with portamento. C07 CC07 (VOLUME) Control the volume. CC10 (PAN) Control the panning. C10 CC11 (EXPRESSION) Control the expression. C11 C64 CC64 (HOLD) Sustain the notes. Smoothly connect the pitch from one C65 CC65 (PORTAMENTO) note to the next. Sustain the notes that are currently CC66 (SOSTENUTO) C66 being held down. Display C 7 1 Value CC71 (RESONANCE) Explanation Control the resonance. Increasing the resonance value will produce a distinctive tonal character that is typical of a synthesizer. C 7 2 CC72 (RELEASE TIME) Control the time from note-off (when the key is released) until the sound is no longer heard (i.e., the release time). C 7 3 CC73 (ATTACK TIME) Control the sharpness (attack speed) with which the sound begins. C 7 4 CC74 (CUTOFF) Control the cutoff. Higher values will make the sound harder (brighter); lower values will make the sound softer (more mellow). A F t AFTERTOUCH Apply the most suitable effect for each of the Lucina AX-09’s tones. P U P PEDAL UP Select the tone of the next tone number. P D n PEDAL DOWN Select the tone of the preceding tone number. MEMO With the factory settings, the foot pedal is assigned to C64 (Hold). If using a foot pedal not made by Roland If you’re using a foot pedal that was made by a manufacturer other than Roland, the pedal polarity might be reversed, so that the operations that occur when you press and release the pedal are the opposite of what you expect. If so, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [V-LINK] button three times to make the display indicate “PoL .”Then use the [INC/+] / [DEC/–] (OCTAVE [+] / [–]) buttons to make the display indicate “rEu .” To save this setting, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [WRITE] button. Value Explanation Std .(STANDARD) Pedals made by Roland Pedals with a polarity opposite to that rEu .(REVERSE) of Roland pedals Preventing Tones from Changing During Performance (Lock function) You can lock the tone selected on the Lucina AX-09 to prevent a different sound from being selected even if you accidentally press a tone button while performing. 1. Hold.down.the.[LOCK].button.until.it.lights Playing Along with a Portable Audio Player You can connect your portable audio player, and play the Lucina AX-09 along with your favorite songs. 1. Connect.your.portable.audio.player.to.the.Lucina. AX-09’s.EXT.IN.jack 2. Play.back.a.song.on.your.portable.audio.player,. and.play.along.on.the.Lucina.AX-09 Use a stereo mini-plug (1/8”) cable to connect your player to the EXT IN jack. Use the controls of your player to adjust the volume and select songs. * When.connection.cables.with.resistors.are.used,.the. volume.level.of.equipment.connected.to.the.inputs.(EXT. IN).may.be.low .If.this.happens,.use.connection.cables. that.do.not.contain.resistors Playing Along with an Audio File from USB Memory The Lucina AX-09 can play back audio files (MP3, WAV, AIFF) that you’ve copied to USB memory from your computer, allowing you to play along with your favorite songs. Copying audio files from your computer to USB memory You’ll need to copy the audio files from your computer to the root level of your USB memory. MP3, WAV, AIFF Copy.to.a.USB.drive The Lock function will turn on; in this state, button operations will not switch the tone. To re-enable tone switching, hold down the butto...