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OWNERS MANUAL
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
