Roland SH-32 - Manual (Page 44)

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Chapter 1. An Overview of the SH-32
How the SH-32 is Organized Internally
The SH-32 is broadly organized as follows.
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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 are treated in the same way as those performed using the
SH-32’s Preview function (p. 21) to play sounds. You can also choose to
have the OUT connector function as a THRU connector (p. 92).
Sound Generator
This is the section that produces the sound. You can play sounds
using note messages from an external MIDI device. In addition,
when the Preview function is turned on, you can play sounds by
pressing designated button (note-entry buttons) on the SH-32 (p. 21).
About Maximum Simultaneous Notes
The SH-32 is capable of using 32 oscillators simultaneously. Data for
greater numbers results in sounds being omitted. When all 32
oscillators are being used, any further sounds are given priority,
deleting the sounds currently being played one at a time, starting
with the least recent sound and progressing in order as more sounds
are added. Keep this in mind when playing sounds with a lot of
reverb, or when using the Chord Memory function.
(Note, though, that turning on the Suboscillator function does not
impact the oscillator count.)
Arpeggiator
Arpeggios can be played in accord with note messages from an
external MIDI device.
In addition, Using the Preview function, you can also control the
Arpeggiator by pressing the designated buttons (note-entry buttons)
(p. 21).
Controller
Controllers are the sliders, knobs, and buttons arranged on the
panel. By operating these controllers, you can modify sounds.
Naturally, you can use an external MIDI controller (such as a
keyboard, pitch bend lever, or modulation lever) to make changes in
the sounds.
SH-32
S o u n d
G e n e r a t o r
MIDI Keyboard
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Controller Arpeggiator
Preview Function
Remote
Switch
MIDI Thru
Switch
Local Switch
OFF
ON
Preview Switch