Roland SH-32 manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Synthesizer SH-32. Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPO[...]

2 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ........................................................................................................................ 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. .......................................................[...]

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 012c • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or • Objects have fallen[...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to generate[...]

5 How To Use This Manual This owner’s manual is organized as follows. Quick Start For those who are using the SH-32 for the first time, this section provides a simple explanation of how to use and enjoy various functions. Please read the “Quick Start” and follow along by actually operating the SH-32. This will help you understand most of what[...]

6 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 4 How To Use This Manual ........................................................................ 5 Notation Used in This Owner’s Manual ...................................................................................... 5 Main Features .[...]

7 Contents Advanced Use .............................. 43 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32 .................................................. 44 How the SH-32 is Organized Internally ................................................................................................ 44 MIDI Connectors ................................................[...]

8 Contents Other Settings (settings that can be saved to Patches) ........................................................................ 61 Settings for Use in Playing Monophonic Sounds (SOLO, LEGATO) .................................... 61 Layering Sounds for Greater Fatness (UNISON) ..............................................................[...]

9 Contents Creating Your Own Styles....................................................................................................................... 77 Creating Styles by Playing the Notes as They Are to Be Performed (REALTIME) ............. 77 Creating Styles by Playing Sounds One At a Time (STEP) ............................................[...]

10 Contents Appendices .................................. 95 Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 96 Error Message List ................................................................................ 98 Patch List .......................................................................[...]

11 Main Features ● Rich Sound with Full Synth Presence Development of the SH-32 has involved a variety of approaches to thoroughly analyze synthesizer sounds in order to realize the “fat, sharp, clear sound” that is characteristic of analog synths. To quantify these sound characteristics, various measurements and blind tests using renowned vi[...]

12 Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.00-02 OSC 1 & 2 (Oscillator 1 & 2) Section Select the waveforms on which sounds are based, and adjust the pitch and other components of the sound. In addition, you can combine OSC 1 and OSC 2 to create a wide variety of sounds. → (p. 52) FILTER Section Change the type of filter used, and alter the cha[...]

13 Panel Descriptions FX/SYSTEM Knob Selects the “INS-FX” (Insertion Effects) or “REV/DELAY” (Reverb/ Delay) parameters to be set. → (p. 65, p. 66) When this is set to “SYSTEM,” you can make changes to the settings that govern the SH-32’s overall behavior (system parameters). → (p. 90) When you select a parameter for which you wan[...]

14 Panel Descriptions [RANGE]/[MOTIF] RANGE: Press this button, causing the indicator to light, to set, in octave units, the range in which arpeggios are played. → (p. 76) MOTIF: Press this button, causing the indicator to blink, to select the arpeggio variation to be played during arpeggio performances. → (p. 76) [GRID]/[DURATION] GRID: Press [...]

15 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.00-03 1. Security Slot ( ) http://www.kensington.com/ 2. PHONES Jack This is the jack for connecting headphones (sold separately). → (p. 16) 3. OUTPUT Jacks (L (MONO), R) These jacks output the audio signal to the connected mixer/amplifier system in stereo. For mono output, use the L jack. → (p. 16) 4. FOOT [...]

16 Getting Ready Connecting External Devices The SH-32 does not contain an amp or speakers. In order to produce sound, you need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices[...]

17 Getting Ready In order to take full advantage of the SH-32’s performance, we recommend using a stereo amp/speaker system, If you are using a mono system, make you connections to the OUTPUT jack L (MONO). Audio cables, MIDI cables, headphones, foot switches, and pedal switches are not included. These cables must be acquired separately. Turning [...]

18 Getting Ready Listening to the Demo Songs The SH-32 comes with three prerecorded demonstration songs. Playing back these demo songs is called Demo Play . Try starting out by playing the demo songs, and enjoy listening to the SH-32’s excellent tones and effects. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than priv[...]

19 Quick Start Quick Start[...]

20 Producing Sound Getting Started About the Playing Modes of the SH-32 (PATCH/PERFORMANCE) SH-32 offers two modes, allowing you to choose the one that is best for the purpose you have in mind. You can either work with single “Patches” ( Patch mode ), or use four Patches (including a Rhythm Set) to play in combination with one another ( Perform[...]

21 Producing Sound Quick Start Standalone Play of Sounds (PREVIEW) You can use the note-entry buttons on the unit to play notes (Preview function). fig.001 1 Press [PREVIEW]. [PREVIEW] lights up in red, and the buttons you can use in the preview mode (note- entry buttons) light up in orange. 2 Press any of the note-entry buttons to play a note. You[...]

22 Producing Sound Playing a Sound with a MIDI Keyboard You can play the SH-32’s sounds using a MIDI keyboard. To do so, you need to connect the MIDI OUT connector of your keyboard with the MIDI IN connector of the SH-32 (p. 16). fig.003 1 Set the channel of the MIDI keyboard. Set the MIDI transmit channel of the keyboard to Channel 1 (refer to t[...]

23 Producing Sound Quick Start Listening to the Preset Sounds The SH-32 comes with 128 different Preset Patches, so you can immediately enjoy having a wealth of sounds at your fingertips. fig.004 1 Press [BANK]. [BANK] lights up, and [1/A]–[4/D] and [8/R] blink. 2 Select a bank. Press [1/A]–[4/D] to select a bank (“A” through “D”). The [...]

24 Producing Sound Using the Effects The SH-32 comes with two independent effects processors; one of them provides spatial effects such as reverb and delay (Reverb/Delay), while the other is used for inserting distortion, phaser, tremolo, and various other effects (Insertion Effects). Effects can be switched on or off at the touch of a button. fig.[...]

25 Producing Sound Quick Start Playing a Rhythm Set Apart from general synthesizer sounds, the SH-32 also has four Rhythm Sets. By using the onboard Arpeggiator (p. 36, p. 74), you can play a loop of simple rhythm patterns. fig.007 1 Press [BANK]. [BANK] lights up, and [1/A]–[4/D], [8/R] blink. 2 Press [8/R]. You can select a Rhythm Set. 3 Press [...]

26 Modifying the Sound Creating Sounds The SH-32 creates sounds in much the same way as other analog type synthesizers, as shown below. fig.008 OSC (Oscillators) Generate the basic waveforms used as the sound source by the synthesizer (p. 27). FILTER Alters the tone color by cutting or boosting the harmonic content of the waveforms created by the o[...]

27 Modifying the Sound Quick Start Easy Sound Editing In the following, you will learn how to create a sound using the basic functions of the SH-32. When creating a sound, play sounds using the Preview function (p. 21), or using a MIDI keyboard. To present a generalized view of what you need to do to edit sounds, this Quick Start Manual introduces [...]

28 Modifying the Sound 2 Press [WAVE] to select a waveform group. The indicator for the currently selected waveform lights. To select one of the lower waveforms, get the two indicators above the waveform to light. fig.011 Here are some examples of waveform groups. Saw Tooth waveform group The waveforms of this group contain a fundamental sine wave [...]

29 Modifying the Sound Quick Start 2. Working on Oscillator Waveforms (FILTER) The filter alters the tone color by cutting or boosting the harmonics of the waveforms created by the oscillator. fig.013 1 Press [TYPE] to select a filter type. The indicator of the selected filter type lights up. To select a filter type on the lower row, get the two in[...]

30 Modifying the Sound 2 Turn [CUTOFF] to set the frequency you want to cut off (Cutoff Point). Here you determine the Cutoff Point of the filter you selected in step 1. Turn the knob clockwise to raise the Cutoff Point, and turn it counterclockwise to lower it. 3 Turn [RESONANCE] to enhance the frequency near the Cutoff Point set in step 2. The fu[...]

31 Modifying the Sound Quick Start 3. Adding Changes in the Volume (AMP) After a sound’s been created by the oscillators and has been filtered, you can apply changes to the volume of the sound, and control the attack or decay of the sound. fig.016 1 Use the Envelope sliders to adjust the changes in volume. fig.015 [A]: Attack Time Sets the time r[...]

32 Modifying the Sound 4. Adding Modulation to the Sound (LFO) The LFO creates waveforms that can control the oscillator, filter, and amp, and add some extra change to the sound. The SH-32 has two LFOs. Each LFO can be used independently in setting a different modulation depth with respect to the oscillator, filter, amp, and pan. fig.017 1 Press [L[...]

33 Modifying the Sound Quick Start 3 Press [DESTINATION] to set the destination for which the modulation depth is to be set by means of [DEPTH]. The indicator of the selected destination lights up. To select a destination on the lower row, get the two indicators above the name to light. fig.019 The manner in which sound changes depends on the desti[...]

34 Modifying the Sound 5. Adding an Effect You can add effects to the sound created so far. The SH-32 has two independent effects processors; one of them provides spatial effects such as reverb and delay (Reverb/Delay), while the other is used for inserting distortion, phaser, tremolo, and other various effects (Insertion Effects). fig.031 1 Press [...]

35 Modifying the Sound Quick Start Saving the Sound Sound created on the SH-32 relies on a unique interaction of several parameters, so it’s a good idea to save your sound settings whenever you achieve something you like, and may want to use later. You can save as many as 128 different sound settings on the SH-32. fig.021 1 When you’ve reached [...]

36 Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator) The SH-32 provides an automatic arpeggio function (Arpeggiator). With this function, you can play a chord in arpeggio. Also, when a Rhythm Set is selected, you can play a rhythm pattern. An arpeggio is played in accord with the keys that are pressed. There are a number of preset Arpeggio Styles from which you can c[...]

37 Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator) Quick Start 3 Press a chord by using the Preview function (p. 21) or a MIDI keyboard to start playing arpeggio. The Arpeggio Style of the SH-32 starts playing arpeggio according to the position of the touched key. fig.023 When you select a Rhythm Set in Patch mode (p. 25), the selected Rhythm Style will be played r[...]

38 Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator) Changing the Arpeggiator Tempo You can change the tempo for arpeggio performances. fig.025 1 Press [TAP (BPM)]. [TAP (BPM)] lights up. 2 Press [VALUE ▼ / ▲ ] to set the desired tempo. The tempo is shown in the display. 3 Press [EXIT] to turn the button off. Display 2 1 3 You can also set the tempo to the timing[...]

39 Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator) Quick Start Playing the Arpeggio Together with a Rhythm Pattern In Performance mode, you can play the arpeggio while playing a rhythm pattern. fig.026 1 Press [PATCH/PERFORM] to light up the button, and to enter Performance mode. In Performance mode, you can play four Parts (each with its own Patch assigned to it) [...]

40 Playing Arpeggio (Arpeggiator) 4 Press [EXIT] to return to Performance mode. 5 Press [STYLE] to light up the button and then press [VALUE ▼ / ▲ ] to select a Rhythm Style. The Rhythm Style number is shown in the display. 6 Press [4/R] while pressing [ON] to light up [4/R]. The Part 4 is set for the arpeggio play. 7 Press [EXIT]. 8 Press [1]?[...]

41 Quick Start Playing a Chord at the Touch of a Finger (Chord Memory) You can easily play a chord simply by touching just one key to which a “Chord Form” has been registered (Chord Memory function). The SH-32 can remember 64 different Chord Forms (11.c–88.c) Using the Chord Memory Function Here’s how you can play a chord by using the Chord[...]

42 Playing a Chord at the Touch of a Finger (Chord Memory) Switching Chord Forms You can select the Chord Form that has the chord you want to play from the preset Chord Forms. fig.028 1 Press [CHORD] to make it blink. 2 Press [VALUE ▼ / ▲ ] to select a Chord Form number (11.c–88.c). The Chord Form number appears in the display. 3 Use the Prev[...]

43 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Advanced Use[...]

44 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32 How the SH-32 is Organized Internally The SH-32 is broadly organized as follows. fig.01-01.e MIDI Connectors The SH-32 is equipped with two MIDI connectors (IN, OUT). When the Remote Keyboard switch (REMOTE; p. 90) is set to ON, actions performed on an external MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI IN connector [...]

45 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32 Chapter 1 Patches, Rhythm Sets, and Performances Patches (A11–D88) An individual sound used in a performance is called a Patch . The SH-32 offers a total of 256 Patches, divided into 128 “User Patches” and 128 “Preset Patches.” fig.01-02.e Patches consist of the following five components. OSC (Oscill[...]

46 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32 Performances (1-1–8-8) A combination of four Patches, or of three Patches and a Rhythm Set, is called a Performance . The SH-32 contains 64 Performances; all of these are User Performances that can be overwritten at will. With Performances, four separate tones are handled simultaneously, thus allowing you to[...]

47 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32 Chapter 1 About Memory Patch and Performance settings are stored in what is referred to as memory . There are three kind of memory: temporary, rewritable, and non-rewritable. fig.01-05.e Temporary Memory Temporary Area This is the area that holds the data for the Patch, Rhythm Set, or Performance that you’ve[...]

48 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32 Main Setting Destinations ■ Patches and Performances fig.01-06.e Patch Per formance PA R T 1 2 3 4 Arpeggio Style Rhythm Style Chord Effects Chord Memory Arpeggiator Settings Effects Chord Memory Effects Arpeggiator Settings INS-FX detailed parameters (COLOR, DEPTH ...) REV/DELA Y detailed parameters (TIME, [...]

49 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32 Chapter 1 ■ Rhythm Sets and Performances fig.01-07.e Rhythm Set Per formance 3 2 1 PA R T 4/ R Rhythm Style Effects Arpeggiator Settings Effects Effects Arpeggiator Settings INS-FX detail (COLOR, DEPTH ...) REV/DELA Y detail (TIME, FBK, ...) SERIES SW ON/OFF(INS) ON/OFF(REV) ON/OFF(INS) ON/OFF(REV) STYLE No.[...]

50 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32 Objects of Settings That Change with the SH-32’s Mode Even when the same knobs and buttons are used, the parameters that are changed with various settings vary according to the current mode as shown by the table on the following page.[...]

51 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32 Chapter 1 Patch Mode Performance Mode Part Assign Mode Rhythm Tone Edit Preview function turned on with a Rhythm Set selected in each mode • You can switch the Insertion Effects (INS-FX) or Reverb/Delay (REV/ DELAY) on (indicator lit), or off (in- dicator off) for each individual Patch or Rhythm Set (p. 64, [...]

52 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds Creating Sounds that Reflect the Position of Sliders/Knobs (MANUAL) In Manual mode, you edit parameter values by setting them to the current position of the sliders and knobs. When you edit a Patch to change the sound, the various parameter values will not necessarily match the positions of the sliders or knob[...]

53 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds Chapter 2 Selecting the Fundamental Waveform (WAVE, VARIATION) [WAVE] Select the waveform groups on which the synthesizer’s sounds are based. Each time [WAVE] is pressed, the selected waveform group is switched in the order shown right. Holding down [WAVE] and pressing [VARIATION] switches the waveform group[...]

54 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds Determining the Pitch (OCTAVE, PITCH) [OCTAVE] Adjusts the pitch of the sound up or down in units of an octave (+/-1 octave). Press the button, causing the indicator to light, to raise the pitch one octave (+1); when the indicator blinks, the sound is lowered one octave (-1). [PITCH COARSE] Adjusts the pitch o[...]

55 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds Chapter 2 [ENV DEPTH] Here’s how you can adjust the depth of the Pitch Envelope. The more the slider is moved upwards, the greater the change is. Moving the slider below the center position inverts the waveform, and the change in the opposite direction increases. At the center position, the pitch envelope do[...]

56 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds Oscillator Sync synchronizes the wave output from OSC 1 to the wave output by OSC 2. When set to the OSC 2 pitch as shown in the figure, Oscillator Sync forces the OSC 1 to return to the start of the OSC 2 wave’s cycle, producing a complex waveform. (image figure) fig.02-12.e The Oscillator Sync effect is on[...]

57 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds Chapter 2 [SLOPE] Switches the filter slope. When the “-12” indicator is lit, a gentler slope (-12 dB/octave) is selected. When the “-24” indicator is lit, a steeper slope (-24 dB/ octave) is selected, making it easier to distinguish harmonics with frequencies that are passed from those that are not. f[...]

58 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds [ENV DEPTH] Sets the amount of filter envelope applied. The change in the sound increases the more you raise the slider above the center position. Moving the slider below the center position inverts the shape, and the change increases in the opposite direction. When set at the center position, there is no chan[...]

59 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds Chapter 2 Increasing and Decreasing the Rate of Change in Volume According to the Keyboard Position (TIME KEY FOLLOW) [TIME KEY FOLLOW] Set this to have the time following the decay time of the amplifier envelope altered according to the position of the key pressed. With the amplifier envelope for the C4 key ([...]

60 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds [FORM] Select the output waveform for LFO. The sound will be modulated in the same shape as the selected LFO waveform. The waveforms depicted on the SH-32’s panel are merely images used for reference. While the actual waveforms that are output may resemble these images, they are not identical. Adjusting the [...]

61 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds Chapter 2 Synchronizing the Modulation to the Song Tempo (BPM SYNC, BEAT/CYCLE) [BPM SYNC] You can synchronize the LFO cycle to the tempo specified with [TAP (BPM)] (p. 74). When you press [BEAT SYNC], causing its indicator to light up, the SH-32 is readied for synchronization. When CLOCK, a System function, i[...]

62 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds If you press [VALUE ▲ ] while the Legato function is on, “ ” is displayed, and the SH-32 switches to a retrigger-type legato. When employing “Legato On” (as explained above), a smooth legato effect can be obtained. However, the limitations of the sound generator’s internal processing mean that ther[...]

63 Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds Chapter 2 Changing the Pan When Using Stereo Output (PAN) [PAN] fig.02-52 Sets the pan for the Patch or Rhythm Tone. “L64” is far left, “cnt” is center, and “r63” is far right. Press [PAN], causing the indicator to blink, then press [VALUE ▼ / ▲ ] to set the value (L64–cnt–R63). When you ha[...]

64 Chapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY) About the Onboard Effects The SH-32 has two built-in effect units, and you can independently edit each unit’s settings. Insertion Effects These effects are inserted directly into the signal path. Included here are distortion, equalization, compression, Auto Wah, and other effects. Im[...]

65 Chapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY) Chapter 3 Setting the Insertion Effects You can set a variety of parameters in each Patch or Rhythm Set for the Insertion Effects selected with the effect type. Using the INTENSITY Knob Assigned to the INS-FX [INTENSITY] knob is the specific parameter that is best suited for adjustment[...]

66 Chapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY) Setting the Reverb/Delay You can set a variety of parameters in each Patch or Rhythm Set for the Reverb/Delay selected with the effect type. 1. Confirm that the SH-32 is in Patch mode. 2. Rotate the FX/SYSTEM knob to select the “REV/DELAY” parameter to be set. fig.03-05 Parameters [...]

67 Chapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY) Chapter 3 When Selecting Reverb/Delay Settings While holding down [REV/DELAY], press the button for the Part to which the Patch or Rhythm Set with the effect settings you want to use is assigned. fig.03-10 Parts whose effect settings are used are indicated by the part buttons that ligh[...]

68 Chapter 4. Playing the Rhythm Sets Selecting Rhythm Sets and Playing the Percussion Instruments The SH-32 has four different Rhythm Sets stored internally; these are divided into two “User Rhythm Sets” and two “Preset Rhythm Sets.” 1. Press [PATCH/PERFORM], causing the indicator light to go off. The SH-32 switches to Patch mode. 2. Press[...]

69 Chapter 4. Playing the Rhythm Sets Chapter 4 Making Settings for Each Rhythm Tone (Percussion Instrument) Here’s how to make the settings for the individual percussion instruments in the Rhythm Set. These settings can be made in Patch mode, Performance mode, or Part Assign mode. 1. Select the Rhythm Set with the settings you want to change. 2.[...]

70 Chapter 4. Playing the Rhythm Sets Saving Changed Settings (WRITE) Changes in settings are temporary, and are lost when the power is turned off or when you select another tone. To keep the settings you have modified, save them to the SH-32’s User Memory. A dot appears in the display when a Rhythm Set’s settings are changed. The dot disappear[...]

71 Chapter 5 Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode Selecting a Performance and Playing the Patch for Each Part The SH-32 has 64 different Performances stored internally; these are all stored in the User Performances; there are no Preset (read only) Performances. 1. Press [PATCH/PERFORM] to make its indicator light. The SH-32 switches to Performance [...]

72 Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode Layering Patches for a Thicker Sound (Part Stack Function) By pressing more than one Part button at the same time in Performance mode, causing those buttons to light up, you can have all the Patches assigned to those Parts play simultaneously. This function is called the Part Stack function . Use this feature[...]

73 Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode Chapter 5 Making Settings for Each Patch or Rhythm Set in the Parts Here’s how to make the settings for the individual Patches and Rhythm Sets in the Performance’s Parts. 1. Select the Performance containing settings you want to change. 2. Press [1]–[4/R] (Part buttons) to select the Part to which the P[...]

74 Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR) About Arpeggiator The SH-32’s Arpeggiator function lets you perform arpeggios (chords in which notes are played in succession, one note at a time) just by playing the chords, using the notes in the chords you play. Not only can you use the factory-set Arpeggio Styles , which determine the way the arpe[...]

75 Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR) Chapter 6 When the System function FOOT SW (Foot Switch) is set to “ ”, you can also use the foot switch connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack to switch Arpeggio Style numbers (p. 91). About Arpeggio Styles An Arpeggio Style is a series of data for basic arpeggio patterns and chord styles recorded in th[...]

76 Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR) Applying Staccato and Tenuto (DURATION) This setting (duration) determines whether the sounds are played staccato (short and clipped), or tenuto (fully drawn out). This setting has no effect with Rhythm Styles. 1. Press [GRID], causing the indicator to blink. fig.06-05 2. Press [VALUE ▼ / ▲ ] to set[...]

77 Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR) Chapter 6 Creating Your Own Styles Not only can you use the prepared internal Arpeggio Styles and Rhythm Styles that determine how arpeggios are played, but you can also create them as well. This way, you can enjoy performing your own original arpeggios. • The SH-32 is shipped from the factory with 64[...]

78 Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR) Creating Styles by Playing Sounds One At a Time (STEP) This creates styles in a similar manner to using a sequencer’s Step Recording function. Notes and rests are input and recorded one by one. 1. Hold down ARPEGGIATOR [ON] and press [VALUE ▲ (STEP)]. [ON] lights up while [VALUE ▲ ] blinks. “toP[...]

79 Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR) Chapter 6 Creating Styles Using an External Sequencer Using an external sequencer, you can create Arpeggios and Rhythm Styles in the form of sequence data, then load that data into the SH- 32 to create Styles. To load the data, you need to synchronize the SH-32 to the tempo of the sequencer that’ll be[...]

80 Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR) Using Arpeggiator in Performance Mode When using Arpeggiator in Performance mode, by assigning a Rhythm Set to Part 4/R, you can have rhythm patterns play at the same time the regular arpeggio is performed. If you want only a rhythm pattern to play while using the Arpeggiator in Performance mode, as an [...]

81 Chapter 7 Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD) About the Chord Memory Function Chord Memory is a function that allows you to play chords based on pre-programmed Chord Forms , just by pressing a single key on the keyboard. The SH-32 can store 64 of these Chord Forms (11.c–88.c). The 64 Chord Forms programmed at the factory are all[...]

82 Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD) Creating Your Own Chord Forms Not only can you use the prepared internal Chord Forms , which determine the constituent notes of chords played using the Chord Memory function, but you can also freely create and rewrite them as well. The Chord Forms pre-programmed at the factory are used in Preset[...]

83 Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD) Chapter 7 Chord Memory Parameter Settings The settings for the Chord Memory function On/Off and for selection of the Chord Forms are set basically the same way as in Patch mode, and these settings can be saved to individual Performances. Settings for Chord Memory parameters stored in Patches hav[...]

84 Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard that allows performance data and other information to be exchanged among electronic musical instruments and computers. Data can be transmitted and received if a MIDI cable is used to connect devices that have MIDI connectors[...]

85 Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices Chapter 8 Setting the Performance Control Channel This sets the Receive channel ( Performance Control Channel ) used when switching SH-32 Performances with MIDI messages (Program Change, Bank Select) transmitted by an external MIDI device. When you press the (lit) Part button selected in Step[...]

86 Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices 2. Press [VALUE ▼ / ▲ ] to select the value (-63–63). When the value is set to “0,” then no change occurs when Modulation messages are received, and the sound is played according to the value set for the Patch. The change in the sound due to the modulation increases the more the val[...]

87 Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices Chapter 8 Changing the Sound According to the Force Used to Play the Keys (VELOCITY) You can use the variations in the force used to play the keys of an external MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI IN connector (Velocity messages) to modify the sound. 1. Turn the MIDI settings knob to the “[...]

88 Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices When Switching Patches The MIDI messages transmitted by the external MIDI device will be received by the SH-32 to select Patches as shown in the following table. When Switching Rhythm Sets The MIDI messages transmitted by the external MIDI device will be received by the SH-32 to select Rhythm[...]

89 Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices Chapter 8 3. Press [8/R (BULK DUMP)] to make its indicator blink. 4. Press [VALUE ▼ / ▲ ] to select the data to be transmitted. Type of Data to Transmit (All Data): Patches, Rhythm Sets, Performances, Arpeggio Styles, Rhythm Styles, Chord Forms, System Settings (Sound Data): Patches, Rhyt[...]

90 Chapter 9. Other Settings This section explains how to set the system parameters, how they work, and how to restore the settings as programmed at the factory. Settings Applied to the SH-32 Overall (System Settings) Settings whose parameters affect the SH-32’s overall operating environment, such as tuning, the Local Switch On/Off, and so on, ar[...]

91 Chapter 9. Other Settings Chapter 9 Setting the Foot Switch Function (FOOT SW) This selects the function controlled by the foot switch connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack. You can connect two switches, “SW 1” and “SW 2.” When using the DP-2 pedal switch (optional), you can use only the SW 1 function. When you connect two BOSS FS-5U foot sw[...]

92 Chapter 9. Other Settings • SW 1 (PORTAMENTO ON/OFF): Portamento is alternately switched on (Legato only)/on (Normal)/off each time the pedal is pressed. • SW 2 (SOLO ON/OFF): The Solo function is alternately switched on or off each time the pedal is pressed. In Performance mode, the Part called up in the panel is affected. • SW 1 (SOLO ON[...]

93 Chapter 9. Other Settings Chapter 9 Selecting the Status to Use When the Power is Turned On This selects the status to which the SH-32 switches when the power is turned on (Power Up mode). 1. First, press the POWER switch on the rear panel to turn off the power. 2. While holding down [3/C], turn the power on again. fig.09-04 [3/C] blinks, and ?[...]

94 Chapter 9. Other Settings 3. Press [VALUE ▼ / ▲ ] to switch the function to select the Device ID number (017–032). 4. When you have finished making the setting, turn the power off, then on again. The MIDI Device ID number setting is a system setting. System settings are saved the moment the parameter values are changed. Thus, these setting[...]

95 Appendices Appendices[...]

96 Troubleshooting If the SH-32 stops producing sound, or if it does not function the way you expect, please check the following points first. If checking these points does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. * Roland can take no responsibility for the recovery of any lost data, or for any damages [...]

97 Troubleshooting Appendices Chords not sounding when played/single notes played even when Chord Memory is on Is SOLO, UNISON, OSC 1x2 SYNC (Oscillator Sync), or some other function that would cause notes to be played one at a time turned on? Turn off such functions. Does the Chord Form data have only one note recorded to it? Either record the Cho[...]

98 Error Message List If there has been a mistake in operation, or if the SH-32 is unable to continue processing as you directed, an error message will appear in the display. Take the appropriate action for the displayed error message. * This section gives the error messages in alphabetical order. Display Situation Action The internal backup batter[...]

99 Appendices Patch List Bank C (User) Bank D (User) * After Factory Reset is executed, the content of Bank A is identical to that of Bank C, and the content of Bank B is identical to that of Bank D. When the content of Arpeggio Styles and Chord Forms are overwritten, the sounds of Patch in which they are used change. No. Patch Name Comment C11 Bas[...]

100 100 101 103 102 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 28 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 96 89 91 93 95 90 92 94 C7 108 105 107 104 106 C8 98 97 21 23 22 27 24 26 25 C1 Note No. 99 Rhythm Set List r1U (User) Wave Name Bre[...]

101 Appendices Performance List When the content of Arpeggio Styles (or Rhythm Styles), Chord Forms, and User Rhythm Sets are overwritten, the sounds of Performances in which they are used change. A Factory Reset (p. 94) can be performed if you want to restore the sounds programmed at the factory. No. Performance Name Arpeggio Style Rhythm Style Ch[...]

102 Arpeggio Style List * All data is that programmed at the factory. For instructions on carrying out Factory Reset, refer to (p. 94). * The “Patch/Performance Using This Arpeggio Style” column only lists the Arpeggio Styles when the Arpeggiator is turned on at the time the Patch or Performance is called up. When the content of a Arpeggio Styl[...]

103 Appendices Rhythm Style List * All data is that programmed at the factory. For instructions on carrying out Factory Reset, refer to (p. 94). * The “Performance Using This Rhythm Style” column only lists the Rhythm Styles when the Arpeggiator is turned on at the time the Performance is called up. When the content of a Rhythm Style is overwri[...]

104 Chord Form List * All data is that programmed at the factory. For instructions on carrying out Factory Reset, refer to (p. 94). * The “Patch/Performance Using This Chord Form” column only lists the Chord Forms when the Chord Memory function is turned on at the time the Patch or Performance is called up. When the content of a Chord Form is o[...]

105 Appendices Parameter List Patch Parameters Parameter Value Patch Common/ Control (p. 59, p. 61) Level 0–127 Pan L64–63R Analog Feel 0–127 Solo Switch SOLO, POLY Unison Switch OFF, ON Portamento Switch OFF, LEGATO ONLY, FULLTIME Portamento Time 0–127 Portamento Type RATE, TIME Legato Switch OFF, ON, trG (retrigger) OSC 1&2 (p. 52) Os[...]

106 Parameter List Rhythm Set Parameters Performance Parameters System Parameters Parameter Value Rhythm Set Common/ Control (p. 59) Rhythm Set Level 0–127 Rhythm Set Effects (p. 64) INS > REV Series SEr (Series), PAr (Parallel) INS-FX INS-FX Switch OFF, ON Type * Refer to “Insertion Ef- fects Parameters” (p. 107). Send Level Intensity Col[...]

107 Appendices Effects List Insertion Effects Parameters STEREO EQ (Stereo Equalizer) This is a two-band (one variable band + one fixed band: 700 Hz) peaking stereo equalizer. fig.StereoEQ EZ FILTER Simple stereo filter. You can use this to adjust the overall tone, or use it instead of the sound generator filter (this cannot be used when Oscillator[...]

108 Effects List DISTORTION 2 This is a distortion effect that provides heavy distortion. fig.Distortion2 STEREO COMPRESSOR Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume. fig.StComp STEREO LIMITER Compresses signals that exceed a specified volume level, preventing distortion from occurring. fig.StLimiter PHASE[...]

109 Effects List Appendices TREMOLO CHORUS This is a chorus effect with added Tremolo (cyclic modulation of volume). fig.TremCho SPACE-D This is a multiple chorus that applies two-phase modulation in stereo. It creates no audible modulation, yet produces a transparent chorus effect. fig.SpaceD STEREO FLANGER This is a stereo flanger. (The LFO has t[...]

110 Effects List LOFI This is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes. fig.LoFi LOFI NOISE In addition to a Lo-Fi effect, this effect also generates disc noise. fig.LoFiNoise SLICER By applying successive cuts to the sound, this effect turns a conventional sound into a sound that appears to be played as a backi[...]

111 Effects List Appendices AUTO PAN Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the sound. fig.AutoPan AUTO PAN SYNC (Sync type) Auto Pan synchronized to the BPM. Rate, set with INTENSITY, changes according to the note length corresponding to the BPM setting. How to Set the BPM Sync Start Timing (p. 112) 2-VOICE PITCH SHIFTER Shifts the pitch of t[...]

112 Effects List LONG DELAY Although the effect sound is in mono, this delay provides a longer delay time. fig.LongDelay LONG DELAY SYNC (Sync type) Long Delay synchronized to the BPM. Delay Time, set with INTENSITY, changes according to the note length corresponding to the BPM setting. How to Set the BPM Sync Start Timing (p. 112) RESONANCE DELAY [...]

113 Effects List Appendices Reverb/Delay Parameters REVERB ROOM Simulates the reverberation in a smaller room. REVERB STAGE Simulates the reverberation on a stage. REVERB HALL Simulates the reverberation in a larger hall. fig.REV STEREO DELAY Delay that provides a stereo effect sound. fig.DELAY STEREO DELAY SYNC (Sync type) Stereo Delay synchronize[...]

114 Effects List PAN DELAY (Panning Delay) This is a delay effect with echoes that pan left and right. fig.DELAY2 MODULATION DELAY Adds modulation to the delayed sound, producing an effect similar to a flanger. fig.DELAY STEREO CHORUS Adds fatness and breadth to the sound. fig.CHORUS note *2: fig.notelist2.e Parameter Value Description E.LEVEL (Del[...]

115 Appendices MIDI Transmit/Receive Setting List Exc: Exclusive Message CC: Control Change * When Edit TxRx is set to “OFF,” the related Control Changes are not transmitted or received. Additionally, when set to “Mod1,” Control Changes transmitted only in “Mod2” are not received. * Parameters other than those mentioned in this list are[...]

116 Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's 0, 32 1 5 6, 38 7 8 10 11 64 65 66 68 70 71 72[...]

117 Specifications SH-32: Synthesizer ● Parts 4 parts ● Maximum Polyphony 32 voices ● Sound Generator Organization 2 Oscillators + 1 Filter + 1 Amp + 2 LFOs Suboscillator (with subsonic mode; can be switched on and off independently of the oscillators), PWM function (can be switched on and off independently of the oscillators), Oscillator Syn[...]

118 Index Symbols [+OCT] ...................................................................... 13, 21 [-OCT] ....................................................................... 13, 21 Numerics [1/A]–[8/R] .................................................................... 14 [1]–[4/R] ......................................................[...]

119 Index I [INS > REV SERIES] ................................................ 13, 64 [INS-FX] ........................................................ 12, 24, 34, 64 [INTENSITY] ...................................................... 12, 34, 65 K [KEY FOLLOW] ............................................................. 58 [KEY SYNC] ..........[...]

120 Index R [RANGE] .................................................................. 14, 76 RANGE ........................................................................... 76 [RATE] ...................................................................... 33, 60 REALTIME ..................................................................... 77 Real[...]

121 Blank Chart INS-FX TYPE COLOR RATE (DEPTH) LEVEL REV/DELAY TYPE E.LEVEL TIME FBK L-R SHIFT/MOD DEPTH HF DAMP/MOD RATE MOD LFO 1 – OSC LFO 1 – FILTER LFO 1 – AMP CUTOFF P.BEND RANGE AFTERTOUCH AMP LEVEL CUTOFF MOD AMP LEVEL AMP ATTACK CUTOFF FILTER ATTACK Blank Chart Use these for keeping notes regarding your tone settings.[...]

122 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of January 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Indu[...]

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02891989 ’02-1-**-21N INS-FX Parameter Correspondence Chart * mono: These are effects involving the sound generator that are composed monaurally. The sound generator section and LFO pan are disabled when monaural effects are applied while the connection of the Insertion Effects and the reverb/delay is set to “SEr” (Series). * SLICER SYNC: The[...]