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OWNER’S MANUAL
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Synthesizer SH-32.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). These sections provide important
information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to
feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your
new unit, Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
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For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is mar
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY 012c 101b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the location or position does not interfere with their proper nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland ventilation. distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: ...............................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Additional Precautions 301 551 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the lighting system). unit. To protect yourself against the r
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How To Use This Manual This owner’s manual is organized as follows. Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD) This chapter explains how to use and make settings for the Chord Quick Start Memory function. Read this chapter when using the Chord Memory function. 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 Chapter 8. Using the SH-32
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Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................4 How To Use This Manual........................................................................5 Notation Used in This Owner’s Manual...................................................................................... 5 Main Features........................................................................................11 Panel Descriptions...................................................
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Contents Advanced Use ..............................43 Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32..................................................44 How the SH-32 is Organized Internally................................................................................................ 44 MIDI Connectors........................................................................................................................... 44 Sound Generator ..............................................................
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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)..................................................................... 62 Applying the Portamento Function (PORTAMENTO, PORTA TIME) ................................ 62 Applying Analog-Like Modulation to the Pitch (ANAL
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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)..................................................... 78 Creating Styles Using an External Sequencer ........................................................................... 79 Saving the Styles
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Contents Appendices ..................................95 Troubleshooting....................................................................................96 Error Message List................................................................................98 Patch List...............................................................................................99 Rhythm Set List...................................................................................100 Performance List..............
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Main Features ● Rich Sound with Full Synth Presence ● Programmable Arpeggiator Brings Out the Power in Your Performances Development of the SH-32 has involved a variety of approaches to thoroughly analyze synthesizer sounds in order to realize the “fat, The SH-32 includes an Arpeggiator function, which allows the user sharp, clear sound” that is characteristic of analog synths. to program Styles. Styles can be input in steps or in real time. In To quantify these sound characteristics, vario
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Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.00-02 5 6 7 2 1 3 8 4 9 10 1 OSC 1 & 2 (Oscillator 1 & 2) 5 Section [INTENSITY] Select the waveforms on which sounds are based, and adjust the Change the settings values of the Insertion Effects parameters. The pitch and other components of the sound. In addition, you can parameters that can be set vary according to the selected Insertion combine OSC 1 and OSC 2 to create a wide variety of sounds. → (p. Effects. → (p. 65) 52) [INS-FX] Switches the Insertio
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Panel Descriptions [PATCH]/[PERFORM] 7 FX/SYSTEM Knob PATCH: Press this button, causing the indicator light to go off, to Selects the “INS-FX” (Insertion Effects) or “REV/DELAY” (Reverb/ switch to Patch mode. → (p. 20) Delay) parameters to be set. → (p. 65, p. 66) PERFORM: Press this button, causing the indicator to light, to When this is set to “SYSTEM,” you can make changes to the settings switch to Performance mode. When in Performance mode, hold that govern the SH-32’s overall behavior (
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Panel Descriptions [RANGE]/[MOTIF] RANGE: Press this button, causing the indicator to light, to set, in About the Symbols on the Panel octave units, the range in which arpeggios are played. → (p. 76) The following symbols, which appear on the SH-32’s panel, are MOTIF: Press this button, causing the indicator to blink, to select the meant to depict the illumination state of the indicators. arpeggio variation to be played during arpeggio performances. → (p. 76) : Lit [GRID]/[DURATION] : Blinki
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Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.00-03 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 SWITCH Jack You can connect optional foot switch (BOSS FS-5U) or pedal switch (DP-2) to this jack, you can use it to select or modify soun
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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 before making any connections. 1. Before you make connections, make sure that power is turned off for all devices. 2. Connect supplied AC adaptor to t
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Getting Ready Turning Off the Power In order to take full advantage of the SH-32’s performance, we 1. Before turning off the power, make sure of the following recommend using a stereo amp/speaker system, If you are using point. a mono system, make you connections to the OUTPUT jack L • Have the volume controls of the SH-32 and all connected audio (MONO). devices been turned to the minimum position? • Have you saved the sounds or other data you’ve created? Audio cables, MIDI cables, headphon
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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. No. Song Name Composer Copyright 1 TRAVELER WALL5 2001 © Roland Corporation 2 SPANK SHIBUICHI ABE 2001 © Roland Corporation (from PCM) 3 CompFusion Ken Suzuki 2001 © Roland Corporation All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this mater
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Quick Start 19 Quick Start
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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 (Performance mode). All procedures described in this Quick Start Manual assume that you’re in the Patch mode, unless stated otherwise. Before operating the SH-32,
