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Roland SC-880 Sound Canvas Module
Roland SC-880 Support Documents: The Roland SC-880 64-Voice Synthesizer Module offers today's MIDI musician an arsenal of professional sounds and features, packing 1,117 high-quality internal tones, 42 rhythm sets, 256 patches and 5 independent audio effects processors into a single rack space unit capable of delivering 32-part multitimbral sounds with 64-voice polyphony. The most powerful Roland GS sound module to date, the SC-880 brings layered sounds, stunning musical textures and creative effects options to MIDI-based composition and performance. Sonic excellence was a key design goal for the SC-880, and Roland engineers dedicated massive waveform memory to the most popular sounds, creating lush pianos, fat organs, screaming guitars and a growling version of Roland's classic TB-303 Bassline. Up to four distinct tones can be layered together and stored as patches, while users can also create and store multitimbral setups as performances, distinguishing the SC-880 as the first Roland GS sound module to offer these powerful capabilities. Realizing that rich musical textures fall flat without punchy, powerful rhythm tracks, Roland designed the SC-880 to deliver 42 full polyphonic rhythm sets ranging from Techno and Hip-Hop to smooth jazz kits and wild, mega-reverbed rock drums. Up to four rhythm sets can be combined at once to create intricate and moving rhythm arrangements. The SC-880 doesn't skimp on effects either; it offers a wide range of powerful effects algorithms, and up to five effects can be added independently to any of the SC-880's sounds. Effects options include 8 types of reverb, 10 delays, 8 different chorus effects, 2-band EQ and 64 different multi-effects algorithms including distortion, 3-D processing, and guitar amplifier simulations. Multi-effects can be turned on or off independently per part and combined with any other effect as desired-a feature which has never been offered before in this class of synth modules. An easy-to-read backlit 136 x 32-dot graphic display helps users step through intuitive navigation menus. This display allows all 16 part levels, effects settings, tone selection and more to be gauged at a glance in realtime. A new Phrase Preview button plays back the currently selected tone in an appropriate musical phrase for review without having to use a MIDI keyboard. And a new Tone Finder groups similar sounds together for easy navigation. Two stereo outputs (four mono outputs) enable sounds to be independently routed and mixed. And two separate MIDI inputs, a MIDI Out/Thru terminal and a built-in computer interface allow for immediate connection to a Mac or PC for computer-based music production. Features:
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