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Chapter 1. An Overview of the D2
How the D2 is structured
This section explains the main sections of the D2: the
sequencer section, sound generator section, and the D-
FIELD.
The sequencer section
A sequencer is a device that records musical performance
data, and can play back the performance data that was
recorded.
Recording/playing a performance
The D2 comes with 157 previously prepared patterns
(preset patterns). These preset patterns can be played
back easily.
You can also create your own original patterns, either by
modifying preset patterns or by creating a pattern from
scratch.
Simultaneous playback of multiple parts
The D2 is able to play multiple sounds (patches)
simultaneously. For example, with the following part
configuration, you can simultaneously play drums, bass,
piano and guitar; and the resulting performance will
sound like a band.
Editing performance data
Unlike a cassette tape or MD, a sequencer records a
performance as musical data (not as sound). Its easy to
edit the performance data to create your own original
patterns.
The sound generator section
The sound generator is what actually produces the sound.
The sounds are generated in accord with information
arriving from the D2s D-FIELD and sequencer. Performance
data from an external MIDI device can also play the sound
generator.
The sound generator of the D2 is able to produce up to 64
notes simultaneously, more than enough for playing
multiple parts at once.
Patches
A patch is analogous to a particular instrument, such as
a piano or guitar. The D2 contains 600 preset patches,
and you can enjoy virtually any type of sound simply by
selecting one of these patches.
Rhythm Sets
A rhythm set has a different instrument assigned to each
note. It is not possible to play scales using any one
instrument. 30 different preset rhythm sets are provided.
(Example)
Parts
A part is analogous to an individual musician in a band
or orchestra. There are eight parts, [R], [1]... [7], allowing
you to use seven patches and one rhythm set to play a
total of up to eight performances simultaneously.
Effects
The D2 provides three effect processors that can be used
to apply various tonal effects to a patch or rhythm set:
Reverb (reverberation), Delay (echo-like effects), and
Multi-effects (choose from 25 effects such as equalizer or
compressor). All three effect processors can be used
simultaneously.
About the D-FIELD
The D-FIELD is a controller on the panel of the D2. By
operating the D-FIELD in real time, you can modify the
performance, or the way in which the sounds are heard. This
can also be used when playing RPS or the arpeggiator (pp.
2141).
Part R Rhythm (Drum) Set
Part 1 Guitar
Part 2 Bass
Part 3 Piano
D-FIELD Controller
Play
SOUND
GENERATOR
Recording
SEQUENCER
Performance
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