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Roland SH-32 Owner Manual
124 pages 5.38 Mb
OWNERS MANUAL3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY4 IMPORTANT NOTESPower Supply Placement Maintenance Repairs and Data Memory Backup Additional Precautions 5 How To Use This ManualQuick Start Advanced UseChapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY) Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR) Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD) Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices AppendicesNotation Used in This Owners Manual 6 ContentsQuick Start................................... 19 7 Advanced Use ..............................43Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32..................................................44 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds...............................................52 8 Chapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY) ....64Chapter 4. Playing the Rhythm Sets ...................................................68 Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode..............................................71 Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR)................................74 9 Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD)..................81Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices ...................84 Chapter 9. Other Settings.....................................................................90 10 Appendices ..................................9511 Main FeaturesRich Sound with Full Synth Presence Full Freedom to Create Your Own Unique Sounds Built-In Effect Functions Help Create a More Polished Sound Programmable Arpeggiator Brings Out the Power in Your Performances Panel Designed for Intuitive OperationSH-32 Block Diagram (Conceptual) 12 Panel DescriptionsFront PanelOSC 1 & 2 (Oscillator 1 & 2) Section FILTER Section AMP (Amplifier) Section LFO 1 & 2 (Low Frequency Oscillator 1 & 2) Section[INTENSITY] [INS-FX] [OUTPUT] 12 4 10 5 6 7 8 9 313 FX/SYSTEM KnobMIDI Settings Knob14 [RANGE]/[MOTIF][GRID]/[DURATION] [STYLE]/[STORE] [ON] [1][4/R]/[TIE], [REST], [TO TOP], [BACK] [1/A][8/R] [TAP (BPM)] About the Symbols on the Panel 15 Rear Panel16 Getting Ready20 Producing SoundGetting StartedAbout the Playing Modes of the SH-32 (PATCH/PERFORMANCE) Switching Modes 1Quick Start Standalone Play of Sounds (PREVIEW)Turn [OUTPUT] to change the volume. You can use the note-entry buttons on the unit to play notes (Preview function). 21 12You will hear the note assigned to the button you press. To cancel the Preview function, press [PREVIEW] again to turn off the button. How to Change the Volume Playing a Sound with a MIDI Keyboard 22 12 3Listening to the Preset Sounds 1 2 3 4 23 12, 3Using the Effects 24 1How to Turn Off the Effects Playing a Rhythm Set 2 3 4 25 13 226 Modifying the SoundCreating Sounds Easy Sound Editing1. Selecting a Waveform (Oscillator) 1 27 1254 328 23 4 52. Working on Oscillator Waveforms (FILTER) 29 130 23 4sliders and [ENV DEPTH]. 3. Adding Changes in the Volume (AMP) 31 14. Adding Modulation to the Sound (LFO) 32 1 4The manner in which sound changes depends on the waveform. 1 2 23 5 36 Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator)Turning On/Off the Arpeggiator 1 2 37 3Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator) Changing the Arpeggiator TempoYou can change the tempo for arpeggio performances. 38 13 2The tempo is shown in the display. Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator) 39 3, 68, 13 3, 10 5, 12Playing the Arpeggio Together with a Rhythm Pattern 1 2 3 2, 4, 7, 9, 111, 2, 96, 13 41 Playing a Chord at the Touch of a Finger (Chord Memory)Using the Chord Memory Function 1 2note. How to Turn Off the Chord Memory FunctionPlaying a Chord at the Touch of a Finger (Chord Memory) 42 1 2Switching Chord FormsYou can select the Chord Form that has the chord you want to play from the preset Chord Forms. 1 2The Chord Form number appears in the display. 3 44 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32How the SH-32 is Organized InternallySH-32 MIDI Connectors Sound GeneratorAbout Maximum Simultaneous Notes Arpeggiator Controller 45 Patches, Rhythm Sets, and PerformancesPatches (A11D88)OSC (Oscillator) FILTER AMP (Amplifier) Envelope LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) Rhythm Sets (r1U, r2U, r3P, r4P)OSC (Oscillator) FILTER AMP (Amplifier) Envelope Performances (1-18-8) 46 How Characters and Numerals Are DisplayedPerformance The Different Data Saved Separately to Patches and Performances 47 About MemoryTemporary Memory Rewritable Memory Non-Rewritable Memory Main Setting Destinations 48 PatchPerformanceArpeggio Style Rhythm Style Chord Rhythm Sets and Performances 49 Rhythm SetPerformance 52 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own SoundsCreating Sounds that Reflect the Position of Sliders/Knobs (MANUAL)Parameters Not Shown in the Panel Display Using Preview Function Hold to Continue Playing a Sound Determining the Basic Waveform and Pitch (OSC 1 & 2) 56 Changing the Characteristics of Sounds (FILTER)Internal Filter Types and Functions (TYPE, SLOPE)[TYPE]Changing Tones with Oscillator Sync [SLOPE] 57 Setting the Cutoff Frequency (CUTOFF)[CUTOFF]The Relationship Between Filter Type and Cutoff Frequency Using Resonance to Add Fullness to the Sound (RESONANCE) Changing the Cutoff Over Time (A D S R, ENV DEPTH) Changing the Filter According to the Keyboard Position (KEY FOLLOW) 58 Changing the Volume (AMP)Changing the Volume Over Time (A D S R, ENV DEPTH)[A D S R]Different Uses of Key Follow [TIME KEY FOLLOW] Setting the Volume for Each Patch, Rhythm Set, or Performance 59 Modulating the Sound (LFO 1 & 2)LFO Arrangement and Functions Turning the LFO On and Off, and Switching Waveforms (LFO 1, LFO 2, FORM) 60 Adjusting the Rate of Modulation (RATE)Adjusting the Modulation Depth (DESTINATION, DEPTH) Synchronizing the Modulation to the Song Tempo (BPM SYNC, BEAT/CYCLE) Other LFO Settings (FADE IN, KEY SYNC) 61 Other Settings (settings that can be saved to Patches)Settings for Use in Playing Monophonic Sounds (SOLO, LEGATO) 62 Layering Sounds for Greater Fatness (UNISON)Applying the Portamento Function (PORTAMENTO, PORTA TIME) Applying Analog-Like Modulation to the Pitch (ANALOG FEEL) Changing the Pan When Using Stereo Output (PAN) Effect Settings 63 Saving the Sounds You Have Created (WRITE)Auditioning to a Patch at the Save Destination 64 Chapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY)About the Onboard EffectsInsertion Effects Reverb/Delay (Looped Effects) Ways of Connecting Effects (INS > REV SERIES) Using the Insertion Effects (INS-FX)Turning the Insertion Effects On and Off Selecting the Insertion Effects Type (TYPE) Setting the Insertion EffectsUsing the INTENSITY Knob Using the FX/SYSTEM Knob and [VALUE /] 65 Using the Reverb/Delay (REV/DELAY)Turning the Reverb/Delay On and Off Selecting the Reverb/Delay Type (TYPE) Setting the Reverb/DelayE.LEVEL (Effect Level) TIME (Reverb/Delay Time) FBK (Feedback) L-R SHIFT/MOD DEPTH (L-R Shift/Modulation Depth) HF DAMP/MOD RATE (HF Damp/Modulation Rate) 66 Applying Effects in Performance ModeSelecting the Effect Settings Used in a Performance (Effect Source)When Selecting Insertion Effects Settings When Selecting Reverb/Delay Settings 67 About Effect Settings in Performance ModeWhen in Normal Performance Mode When Using Part Assign ModeE.LEVEL (Effect Level) Setting the Reverb/Delay Level in Performance Mode 68 Chapter 4. Playing the Rhythm Sets71 Chapter 5. Using in Performance ModeSelecting a Performance and Playing the Patch for Each PartSelecting the Patch for Each Part (Part Assign Mode) Playing Sound in More Than One Part (Multitimbre)Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode 72 Layering Patches for a Thicker Sound (Part Stack Function)Editing a PerformanceSettings Affecting the Overall PerformanceChapter 5. Using in Performance Mode Making Settings for Each Patch or Rhythm Set in the Parts Securing the Number of Oscillators in Each Part (Oscillator Reserve) 73 Saving Changed Settings (WRITE)Other Performance-Related Settings 74 Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR)About Arpeggiator Playing ArpeggiosTurning Arpeggiator On and Off Determining the Tempo for Arpeggio Performances Selecting Styles for Arpeggio Performances (STYLE)Using in Combination with the Chord Memory Function About Arpeggio Styles 75 The Relationship Between Arpeggio Styles and Rhythm StylesAbout Rhythm StylesREST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST ON REST REST REST ON ON REST ON : Note 05 Note 04 STEP ONNote 01 12345.... 32 Changing the Beat and Shuffle (GRID)Note 03 Note 02 Note 16 TIE TIE ON HIGH 76 Applying Staccato and Tenuto (DURATION)Changing the Range of the Arpeggio (RANGE) Selecting Ascending/Descending Variations (Different Ways of Playing the Sounds) (MOTIF) 77 Creating Your Own Styles80 Using Arpeggiator in Performance ModeSelecting the StyleWhen Selecting an Arpeggio Style When Selecting a Rhythm Style Specifying the Part Used to Play the Arpeggio Arpeggiator Parameter Settings Creating Styles 81 Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD)About the Chord Memory Function Performing with the Chord Memory FunctionTurning Chord Memory Function On and Off Selecting Chord FormsChapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD) Creating Your Own Chord Forms 82 Using the Chord Memory Function in Performance ModeSelecting the Chord Form Specifying the Part to Use the Chord Memory FunctionChapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD) 83 Chord Memory Parameter SettingsCreating Chord Forms 84 Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI DevicesAbout MIDIMIDI ConnectorsMIDI OUT Connector MIDI IN Connector About MIDI Channels Setting the MIDI Channel (MIDI CH)Setting the Receive Channel in Patch Mode Setting the Receive Channel for Each PartSetting the Performance Control Channel 85 Playing the SH-32 from an External MIDI Keyboard87 Selecting SH-32 Sounds from an External MIDI DeviceWhen Switching Patches When Switching Rhythm Sets When Switching Performances 88 Synchronizing Arpeggiator and the LFO to an External MIDI DeviceSaving SH-32 Settings on an External Sequencer (BULK DUMP) 90 Chapter 9. Other Settings96 Troubleshooting98 Error Message List99 Patch ListBank C (User) Bank D (User) No. Patch Name Comment 100 Rhythm Set Listr1U (User) r2U (User) r3P (Preset) r4P (Preset) 101 Performance List102 Arpeggio Style List103 Rhythm Style List104 Chord Form List105 Parameter ListPatch ParametersPatch OSC 1&2 Filter Amp LFO 1&2 Patch MIDI Arpeggia- tor Chord Memory Parameter List 106 Rhythm Set Parameters Performance ParametersSystem ParametersRhythm Set Rhythm Set Arpeggiator Rhythm Tone Parameters Performance Arpeggiator Chord Memory Performance Part System Common MIDI 107 Effects ListInsertion Effects ParametersSTEREO EQ (Stereo Equalizer) EZ FILTER ISOLATOR AUTO WAH OVERDRIVE DISTORTION 1 108 DISTORTION 2This is a distortion effect that provides heavy distortion. STEREO COMPRESSORFlattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume. STEREO LIMITERCompresses signals that exceed a specified volume level, preventing distortion from occurring. PHASER ROTARY HEXA-CHORUSAmp Simulator Tone Distortion Compressor Limiter LimiterPhaserL out R out L in R in Rotary Hexa Chorus 109 TREMOLO CHORUSThis is a chorus effect with added Tremolo (cyclic modulation of volume). R in R out Flanger R in R out Tremolo Chorus SPACE-D STEREO FLANGER STEP FLANGERThis is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. STEP FLANGER SYNC (Sync type) RING MODULATORSpace D Space D L in L out Flanger L in L out Step Flanger Step Flanger Ring Mod Ring Mod 110 LOFIThis is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes. LOFI NOISEIn addition to a Lo-Fi effect, this effect also generates disc noise. SLICER SLICER SYNC (Sync type)Slicer synchronized to the BPM. Rate, set with INTENSITY, changes TREMOLOCyclically modulates the volume to add tremolo to the sound. TREMOLO SYNC (Sync type)Lo-Fi Post Filter Lo-Fi Noise Gen. Slicer Slicer Tremolo 111 AUTO PANCyclically modulates the stereo location of the sound. R in R out 2-Voice Pitch Shifter AUTO PAN SYNC (Sync type) 2-VOICE PITCH SHIFTER FEEDBACK PITCH SHIFTERThis allows the pitch-shifted sound to be fed back into the effect. STEREO DELAY STEREO DELAY SYNC (Sync type)Auto PanSW1 SW2 L R L R Pitch Shifter L in L out Delay Delay 112 LONG DELAYLONG DELAY SYNC (Sync type) RESONANCE DELAY REVERB GATED REVERBHow to Set the BPM Sync Start Timing 113 Reverb/Delay ParametersREVERB ROOM(R Dry) R out (R Dry) (R Dry) R outSimulates the reverberation in a smaller room. REVERB STAGESimulates the reverberation on a stage. REVERB HALLSimulates the reverberation in a larger hall. STEREO DELAYDelay that provides a stereo effect sound. STEREO DELAY SYNC (Sync type)Stereo Delay synchronized to the BPM. Delay Time changes LONG DELAYAlthough the effect sound is in mono, this delay provides a longer delay time. LONG DELAY SYNC (Sync type)Long Delay synchronized to the BPM. Delay Time changes Reverb 114 PAN DELAY (Panning Delay)MODULATION DELAY STEREO CHORUS 115 MIDI Transmit/Receive Setting List117 Specifications118 Index121 Blank Chart 122 InformationEUROPEAs of January 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINAInstrumentos Musicales S.A. BRAZIL CANADA Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Head Office) Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Toronto Office) MEXICOCasa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v. PANAMA U. S. A. VENEZUELA AUSTRALIA Roland Corporation Australia Pty., Ltd. NEW ZEALAND HONG KONGTom Lee Music Co., Ltd. Service Division CHINABeijing Xinghai Musical Instruments Co., Ltd.Shanghai Xingtong Acoustics Equipment CO.,Ltd. INDIARivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd. INDONESIA MALAYSIA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. SINGAPORE TAIWANROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. THAILAND BAHRAIN VIETNAM JORDAN KUWAIT LEBANON QATARAl Emadi Co. 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