Roland SH-32 1, 3, 2

Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator)

Changing the Arpeggiator Tempo

You can change the tempo for arpeggio performances.

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1Press [TAP (BPM)].

[TAP (BPM)] lights up.

2Press [VALUE ▼/▲] to set the desired tempo.

The tempo is shown in the display.

3Press [EXIT] to turn the button off.

Display

You can also set the tempo to

the timing you’ve used when

tapping the buttons (Tap

Tempo) (p. 74).

Contents

Main OWNERS MANUAL Page USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Placement Maintenance Repairs and Data How To Use This Manual Quick Start Advanced Use Chapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY) Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode Contents Quick Start................................... 19 Advanced Use ..............................43 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32..................................................44 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds...............................................52 Chapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY) ....64 Chapter 4. Playing the Rhythm Sets ...................................................68 Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode..............................................71 Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR)................................74 Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD)..................81 Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices ...................84 Chapter 9. Other Settings.....................................................................90 Appendices ..................................95 Main Features Rich Sound with Full Synth Presence LFO1 FILTER AMP Full Freedom to Create Your Own Unique Sounds Panel Descriptions Front Panel OSC 1 & 2 (Oscillator 1 & 2) Section FILTER Section AMP (Amplifier) Section FX/SYSTEM Knob MIDI Settings Knob [RANGE]/[MOTIF] [GRID]/[DURATION] [STYLE]/[STORE] [ON] [1][4/R]/[TIE], [REST], [TO TOP], [BACK] Rear Panel 3 5 1 2 4 6 7 8 Getting Ready Connecting External Devices Getting Ready Turning On the Power Turning Off the Power Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Getting Ready Listening to the Demo Songs Page Producing Sound Getting Started About the Playing Modes of the SH-32 (PATCH/PERFORMANCE) Switching Modes 1 1 2 You 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 1 2 3 Listening to the Preset Sounds 1 12, 3 Using the Effects 1 How to Turn Off the Effects Playing a Rhythm Set 2 3 13 2 Modifying the Sound Creating Sounds Easy Sound Editing 1. Selecting a Waveform (Oscillator) 1 12 54 3 2 3 4 5 2. Working on Oscillator Waveforms (FILTER) 1 2 3 set in step 2. 4 sliders and [ENV DEPTH]. 1 4. Adding Modulation to the Sound (LFO) 1 4 The manner in which sound changes depends on the waveform. 1 2 23 5 3 depth is to be set by means of [DEPTH]. 4 5 5. Adding an Effect 1 2 Saving the Sound 1 2 21, 3, 4 Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator) Turning On/Off the Arpeggiator 1 2 an Arpeggio Style. 3 Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator) Changing the Arpeggiator Tempo You can change the tempo for arpeggio performances. 1 [TAP (BPM)] lights up. 3 2 The tempo is shown in the display. 3, 68, 13 3, 10 5, 12 Playing the Arpeggio Together with a Rhythm Pattern 1 2 3 Page Playing a Chord at the Touch of a Finger (Chord Memory) Using the Chord Memory Function 1 2 note. 1 2 Switching Chord Forms You can select the Chord Form that has the chord you want to play from the preset Chord Forms. 1 2 The Chord Form number appears in the display. Page Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32 How the SH-32 is Organized Internally SH-32 MIDI Connectors Sound Generator Patches, Rhythm Sets, and Performances Patches (A11D88) OSC (Oscillator) FILTER AMP (Amplifier) How Characters and Numerals Are Displayed Performance The Different Data Saved Separately to Patches and Performances About Memory Temporary Memory Temporary Area Rewritable Memory System Memory Patch Patches and Performances Performance Arpeggio Style Rhythm Style Chord Rhythm Sets and Performances Rhythm Set Rhythm Style Performance Page Patch Mode Performance Mode Part Assign Mode Rhythm Tone Edit Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds Creating 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) Selecting the Fundamental Waveform (WAVE, VARIATION) [WAVE] [VARIATION] Determining the Pitch (OCTAVE, PITCH) [OCTAVE] [PITCH COARSE] [PITCH FINE] Creating a Fatter Sound by Adding Components One Octave Below the Sound (SUB OSC) Changing the Pulse Width of a Square Wave Periodically (PWM) [PWM (LFO 2)] Creating a Metallic Sound (OSC 1X2 RING)Ring Modulator [OSC 1X2 RING] Creating an Assertive Solo Sound (OSC 1X2 SYNC)Oscillator Sync Changing the Characteristics of Sounds (FILTER) Internal Filter Types and Functions (TYPE, SLOPE) [TYPE] Changing Tones with Oscillator Sync [SLOPE] Setting the Cutoff Frequency (CUTOFF) [CUTOFF] The Relationship Between Filter Type and Cutoff Frequency Using Resonance to Add Fullness to the Sound (RESONANCE) [RESONANCE] 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] Modulating the Sound (LFO 1 & 2) LFO Arrangement and Functions Turning the LFO On and Off, and Switching Waveforms (LFO 1, LFO 2, FORM) [LFO 1]/[LFO 2] Patch Adjusting the Rate of Modulation (RATE) [RATE] Adjusting the Modulation Depth (DESTINATION, DEPTH) [DESTINATION] [DEPTH] Other Settings (settings that can be saved to Patches) Settings for Use in Playing Monophonic Sounds (SOLO, LEGATO) [SOLO] [LEGATO] Layering Sounds for Greater Fatness (UNISON) [UNISON] Applying the Portamento Function (PORTAMENTO, PORTA TIME) [PORTAMENTO] [PORTA TIME] Saving the Sounds You Have Created (WRITE) Auditioning to a Patch at the Save Destination Chapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY) About the Onboard Effects Insertion Effects Reverb/Delay (Looped Effects) Ways of Connecting Effects (INS > REV SERIES) Using the Reverb/Delay (REV/DELAY) Turning the Reverb/Delay On and Off Selecting the Reverb/Delay Type (TYPE) Setting the Reverb/Delay E.LEVEL (Effect Level) Applying Effects in Performance Mode Selecting the Effect Settings Used in a Performance (Effect Source) When Selecting Insertion Effects Settings Chapter 3 When Selecting Reverb/Delay Settings About Effect Settings in Performance Mode When in Normal Performance Mode When Using Part Assign Mode E.LEVEL (Effect Level) Setting the Reverb/Delay Level in Performance Mode Chapter 4. Playing the Rhythm Sets Selecting Rhythm Sets and Playing the Percussion Instruments Editing a Rhythm Set Making Settings for the Overall Rhythm Set Chapter 4 Making Settings for Each Rhythm Tone (Percussion Instrument) Saving Changed Settings (WRITE) Chapter 5 Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode Selecting a Performance and Playing the Patch for Each Part Selecting the Patch for Each Part (Part Assign Mode) Playing Sound in More Than One Part (Multitimbre) Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode Layering Patches for a Thicker Sound (Part Stack Function) Editing a Performance Settings Affecting the Overall Performance Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode Chapter 5 Saving Changed Settings (WRITE) Other Performance-Related Settings Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR) About Arpeggiator Playing Arpeggios Turning Arpeggiator On and Off Determining the Tempo for Arpeggio Performances The Relationship Between Arpeggio Styles and Rhythm Styles About Rhythm Styles REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST ON REST REST Applying Staccato and Tenuto (DURATION) Changing the Range of the Arpeggio (RANGE) Selecting Ascending/Descending Variations (Different Ways of Playing the Sounds) (MOTIF) Creating Your Own Styles Creating Styles by Playing the Notes as They Are to Be Performed (REALTIME) Creating Styles by Playing Sounds One At a Time (STEP) Creating Styles Using an External Sequencer Saving the Styles You Have Created (STORE) Using Arpeggiator in Performance Mode Selecting the Style When Selecting an Arpeggio Style When Selecting a Rhythm Style Specifying the Part Used to Play the Arpeggio Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD) About the Chord Memory Function Performing with the Chord Memory Function Turning Chord Memory Function On and Off Selecting Chord Forms Using the Chord Memory Function in Performance Mode Selecting the Chord Form Specifying the Part to Use the Chord Memory Function Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD) Chapter 7 Chord Memory Parameter Settings Creating Chord Forms Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices About MIDI MIDI Connectors MIDI OUT Connector MIDI IN Connector Playing the SH-32 from an External MIDI Keyboard Changing the Sound with Modulation (MOD) LFO 1-OSC LFO 1-FILTER LFO 1-AMP Determining the Amount the Pitch is Changed with the Pitch Bender (P. BEND) Changing the Sound with Aftertouch (AFTERTOUCH) AMP LEVEL Changing the Sound According to the Force Used to Play the Keys (VELOCITY) AMP LEVEL Selecting SH-32 Sounds from an External MIDI Device When Switching Patches When Switching Rhythm Sets When Switching Performances Synchronizing Arpeggiator and the LFO to an External MIDI Device Saving SH-32 Settings on an External Sequencer (BULK DUMP) Type of Data to Transmit Restoring Saved Content to the SH-32 Temporary Area Settings Needed to Play Back Songs Chapter 9. Other Settings Settings Applied to the SH-32 Overall (System Settings) Procedure for Making the System Settings What the System Settings Do/ System Setting Functions Setting the Master Tuning (TUNE) Setting the Foot Switch Function (FOOT SW) Selecting the Clock Used to Synchronize the Tempo (CLOCK) Using MIDI OUT as a THRU Connector (MIDI THRU) Switching the Low Boost Function On and Off Chapter 9 Selecting the Status to Use When the Power is Turned On Selecting the MIDI Messages Used to Transmit Panel Control Information Changing the SH-32s Device ID Number Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Types of Data That Can Be Returned to Original Settings Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Error Message List Display Situation Action Patch List Bank C (User) Bank D (User) No. Patch Name Comment Rhythm Set List r1U (User) r2U (User) r3P (Preset) r4P (Preset) Performance List Arpeggio Style List Rhythm Style List Chord Form List Parameter List Patch Parameters Patch OSC 1&2 Filter Rhythm Set Parameters Performance Parameters System Parameters Rhythm Set Rhythm Set Arpeggiator Rhythm Tone Parameters Effects List Insertion Effects Parameters STEREO EQ (Stereo Equalizer) EZ FILTER ISOLATOR DISTORTION 2 This is a distortion effect that provides heavy distortion. Balance D Balance W STEREO COMPRESSOR TREMOLO CHORUS This is a chorus effect with added Tremolo (cyclic modulation of volume). R in R out Flanger R in R out LOFI This is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes. SW1 SW2 LOFI NOISE In addition to a Lo-Fi effect, this effect also generates disc noise. AUTO PAN Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the sound. R in R out 2-Voice Pitch Shifter AUTO PAN SYNC (Sync type) LONG DELAY LONG DELAY SYNC (Sync type) RESONANCE DELAY REVERB GATED REVERB Reverb/Delay Parameters REVERB ROOM (R Dry) R out (R Dry) (R Dry) R out PAN DELAY (Panning Delay) MODULATION DELAY STEREO CHORUS MIDI Transmit/Receive Setting List Exc: Exclusive Message CC: Control Change SYNTHESIZER MODULE Model SH-32 Date : Oct. 30, 2001 Version : 1.00 MIDI Implementation Chart Specifications SH-32: Synthesizer Index Symbols Numerics A B Index I K L M N Index R S T U V Blank Chart Information EUROPE As of January 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! VARNING CAUTION ADVARSEL INS-FX Parameter Correspondence Chart