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Common Roland S-1 Questions
How do I sync the Roland S-1 to my external MIDI gear like a drum machine or DAW?
Connect the S-1's MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of your other device, and set the S-1's system settings (accessed by holding SHIFT and pressing button 7) to external MIDI clock sync.
How do I save my sounds and patterns on the Roland S-1?
Press and hold the MANUAL button, then press the NUMBER button corresponding to the memory location you want to save to; holding shift while performing the above operation will save a kit instead.
I'm hearing unwanted portamento/glide on some notes. How do I turn it off?
The portamento effect is controlled by the PORTAMENTO knob. Set it to the minimum position (fully counter-clockwise) to disable portamento completely.
How do I create and edit sequences on the S-1?
Enter sequencer mode by pressing the REC button, then record notes and motion using the keyboard and knobs; overdub by engaging REC again, or use step edit (SHIFT + REC) to modify each step manually.
What is the 'D-Motion' feature and how does it work on the S-1?
D-Motion allows you to record and playback knob movements to create dynamic, evolving sounds; record D-Motion by holding the D-MOTION button and tweaking any of the knobs, then playback to hear the recorded automation.