Roland SH-32 User Manual
Owner’s 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 “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
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
The SH-32’s
Low Boost function
, which compensates for smaller speakers and other
systems with insufficient low end, is set to ON at the factory. When using the SH-32 with
large speakers or a PA, we recommend turning this feature off. Use the following procedure.
1.
While holding down [2/B], turn on the SH-32’s power.
2.
Press [VALUE
▼
] to switch the function to “
” (Off).
3.
Turn the power off, then on again.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Document Outline
- IMPORTANT NOTES
- How To Use This Manual
- Contents
- Main Features
- Panel Descriptions
- Getting Ready
- Quick Start
- Advanced Use
- Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32
- Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds
- Creating Sounds that Reflect the Position of Sliders/Knobs (MANUAL)
- Using Preview Function Hold to Continue Playing a Sound
- Determining the Basic Waveform and Pitch (OSC 1 & 2)
- Oscillator ON/OFF and Mix Balance (OSC 1, OSC 2, BALANCE)
- Selecting the Fundamental Waveform (WAVE, VARIATION)
- Determining the Pitch (OCTAVE, PITCH)
- Creating a Fatter Sound by Adding Components One Octave Below the Sound (SUB OSC)
- Changing the Pitch Over Time (PITCH ENV, ENV DEPTH)
- Changing the Pulse Width of a Square Wave Periodically (PWM)
- Creating a Metallic Sound (OSC 1X2 RING)—Ring Modulator
- Creating an Assertive Solo Sound (OSC 1X2 SYNC)—Oscillator Sync
- Changing the Characteristics of Sounds (FILTER)
- Changing the Volume (AMP)
- Modulating the Sound (LFO 1 & 2)
- Other Settings (settings that can be saved to Patches)
- Saving the Sounds You Have Created (WRITE)
- Chapter 3. Applying Effects to the Sound (INS-FX, REV/DELAY)
- Chapter 4. Playing the Rhythm Sets
- Chapter 5. Using in Performance Mode
- Chapter 6. Using Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR)
- About Arpeggiator
- Playing Arpeggios
- Turning Arpeggiator On and Off
- Determining the Tempo for Arpeggio Performances
- Selecting Styles for Arpeggio Performances (STYLE)
- The Relationship Between Arpeggio Styles and Rhythm Styles
- Changing the Beat and Shuffle (GRID)
- 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
- Using Arpeggiator in Performance Mode
- Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD)
- Chapter 8. Using the SH-32 with External MIDI Devices
- Chapter 9. Other Settings
- Appendices