Roland SOUNDCanvas SC-55mkII User manual

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SOUNDCanvas
MIDI
SOUND
GENERATOR
SC-55mMkII

Information
When you need repair service, call your local Roland Service Station or the authorized Roland distributor in your
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U.S.A.
Roland Corporation US
7200 Dominion Circle
Los Angeles, CA. 90046-3696,
USA.
TEL: [phone]
CANADA
Roland Canada Music
Ltd.
(Head Office)
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NORWAY
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FINLAND
Fazer Musik Inc.
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Musitronic AG
Gerberstrasse 5, CH-4410
Liestal, SWITZERLAND
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AG
Posttach/Hauptstrasse 21
CH-4456 Tenniken
SWITZERLAND
TEL: 061°98 60 55
Repair Service by Musitranic AG
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E. Dematte &Co.
Neu-Rum Siemens-Strasse 4
A-6021 lansbruck Postiach
3997 AUSTRIA
TEL: +0512:63 459
GREECE
V. Dimitriadis & Co. Ltd.
20, Alexandras Avn.. GR
10682 Athens, GREECE
TEL: [phone]
PORTUGAL
Casa Caius Instrumentos
Musicais Lda.
Rua de Santa Catarina 131
4000 Porto, PORTUGAL
TEL: [phone]
HUNGARY
Intermusica Ltd.
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’
Torokbalint, Budapest
HUNGARY
TEL: [phone]
ISRAEL
D.J.A. International Ltd.
11 Bar Gyiora St., Tel Aviv
ISRAEL
TEL: [phone]
CYPRUS
Radex Sound Equipment
Ltd.
17 Diagorou St., P.O.Box
2046, Nicosia CYPRUS
TEL: 453426, 466423
U.A.E
Zak Electronics &
Musical Instruments Co.
P.O. Box 8050
DUBAI U.A.E
TEL: 695774
SAUDI ARABIA
Omar Badoghaish
Trading Corp.
P.O. Box 5980
Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: [phone]
KUWAIT
Easa Husain Al-Yousifi
P.O. Box 126 Safat 13002
KUWAIT
TEL: [phone]
LEBANON
A. Chahine & Fils
P.O. Box 16-5857
Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: 335799
TURKEY
Barkat Sanayi ve Ticaret
Siraselviler Cad. 866 Taksim
fstanbul, TURKEY
TEL: [phone]
EGYPT
Al Fanny Trading Office
9, Ebn Hagar Askalany
Street, Ard Ei Golf,
Heliopolis. Cairo, EGYPT
TEL: [phone]
BRAZIL
Roland Brasil Ltda.
R. Alvarenga 591 CEP-
05509 Sao Paulo BRAZIL
TEL: [phone]
Repair Service for Roland and
Rhodes products
Oliver do Brasil S.A.
Instrumentos Musicais
Rua Boturoca. 198/206
CEP 05586-010 Vila Indiana
Butanta Sao Paulo-SP
BRAZIL
TEL: [phone]
Repair Service for BOSS products
MEXICO
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de
C.v.
Mesones No. 21 Col. Centro
MEXICO D.F. 06080
TEL: [phone]
La Casa Wagner de
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Av. Corona No. 202 S.}.
C.P.44100 Guadalajara,
Jalisco MEXICO
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VENEZUELA
Musicland Digital C.A.
Av. Francisco De Miranda,
Centro Parque Cristal, Nivel
C2 Local 20 Caracas
VENEZUELA
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PANAMA
Productos Superiores, S.A.
Apartado 655 - Panama 1
REP. DE PANAMA
TEL: 26-3322
ARGENTINA
Instrumentos Musicales
S.A.
Florida 638
(1005) Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
TEL: [phone]
HONG KONG
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
Service Division
22-32 Pun Shan Street,
Tsuen Wan, New Territories.
HONG KONG
TEL: [phone]
KOREA
Cosmos Corporation
Service Station
261 2nd Floor Nak-Won
arcade Jong-Ro ku, Seoul,
KOREA
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SINGAPORE
Swee Lee Company
Bras Basah Complex #03-23
Singapore Q178 SINGA-
PORE
TEL: [phone]
PHILIPPINES
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
PHILIPPINES
TEL: [phone]
THAILAND
Theera Music Co., Ltd.
330 Verng Nakorn Kasem,
Soi 2, Bangkok 10100,
THAILAND
TEL: [phone]
MALAYSIA
Syarikat Bentley
No.142, Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIA
TEL: [phone]
INDONESIA
PT Galestra Inti
Kompleks Perkantoran Duta
Merlin Blok C/59 jl. Gajah
mada No.3-5 Jakarta 10130
INDONESIA
TEL: [phone], 354606
TAIWAN
Siruba Enterprise
(Taiwan) Co., LTD.
Room. 5, 9fl. No. 112
Chung Shan N.Road Sec.2
Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]
SOUTH AFRICA
That Other Music Shop
(PTY) Ltd.
256 Bree Street, johannes-
burg 2001 Republic of
South Africa
TEL: [phone]
Paul Bothner (PTY) Ltd.
17 Werdmuller Centre
Claremont 7700 Republic
of South Africa
TEL: [phone]
As of Feb. 4. 1993

LJ] Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Roland SC - 55mkIT SOUND Canvas Sound Module. The SOUND Canvas is a MIDI sound
module that contains a wide variety of high quality sounds. In order to take full advantage of the SC - 55mkTl ‘s capabilities,
and to enjoy long and trouble - free service, please read this manual carefully before use.
LJ CONTENTS
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© Copyright 1993 by Roland Corporation
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the permission of Roland
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[1 Main Features
@The SOUND Canvas is a multi-timbral sound module
compatible with the General MIDI system, meaning that
commercial song data (GM score) bearing the GM mark can be
played. The SOUND Canvas is also a GS format sound module
that is the common specification for Roland. Commercial song
data bearing the GS mark can be played.
@ The SOUND Canvas 354 sounds and 10 drum sets (including
an SFX set).
@ The SOUND Canvas can function as a complete 16 - part multi
- timbral sound module. The SOUND Canvas can play up to 28
notes simultaneously, and is thus appropriate as a sound module
for sequencers and computer.
@ By using the internal reverb and chorus effects, it is easy to
reproduce the acoustic ambience of a concert hall.
@ Connection to a computer is possible via single cable connected
to the SC-55mkII’s COMPUTER connector : no extemal
MIDI interface is required. The SOUND Canvas also be used as
a MIDI interface.
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General
MIDI
System
The General MIDI System is a set of recommendations which seek to provide a way
@With the User function, you can compare the original
performance of song data with the performance in which the
instrument settings have been changed.
@A “Minus One” play function is available that lets you
temporarily mute a selected part of song data while you play
that part yourself.
@A variety of system information, including the volume level of
each part can be displayed in the large display screen.
@The SOUND Canvas comes complete with a remote control
unit.
@ Audio {nput jacks are provided allowing you to mix the output
of other sound modules with that of the SOUND Canvas. The
signal of both units will be output from the Audio Output jacks,
for going beyond the limitations of proprietary designs, and standardize the MIDI
capabilities provided by sound generating devices.
If you use a sound generating unit which carries the General MIDI logo ( fill ), you
logo.
GS Format
gy
This product supports both General MIDI and GS.
Song data which carries either of these logos can be accurately reproduced.
The GS Format is Roland’s universal set of specifications which were formulated in
the interest of standardizing the way in which sound generating devices will operate
when MIDI is used for the performance of music. If you use a sound generating unit |
which carries the GS logo ( & ), you will be able to faithfully reproduce any :
commercially available song data which also carries the GS logo.
will be able to faithfully reproduce any song data which also carries the General MIDI |
* {BM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
* Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
* Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

IMPORTANT NOTES
Be sure to use only the adaptor supplied with the unit. Use of any
other power adaptor could result in damage, malfunction, or
electric shock.
Power Supply
@ When making any connections with other devices, always tum
off the power to all equipment first; this will help prevent
damage or malfunction.
@ Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device
that will generate line noise, such as a motor or variable
lighting system.
@ The power supply required for this unit is shown on its
nameplate. Ensure that the line voltage of your installation
meets this requirement.
@ Avoid damaging the power cord; do not step on it, place heavy
objects on it etc.
@ When disconnecting the AC adaptor from the outlet, grasp the
plug itself; never pull on the cord.
@ If the unit is to remain unused for a long period of time, unplug
the power cord.
Placement
@ Do not subject the unit to temperature extremes (eg. direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Avoid using or storing the
unit in dusty or humid areas or areas that are subject to high
vibration levels.
@ Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large transformers) may induce hum.
@ This unit may interfere with radio and television reception. Do
not use this unit in the vicinity of such receivers.
@ Do not expose this unit to temperature extremes (eg. direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle can deform or discolor the unit)
or install it near devices that radiate heat.
Maintenance
@ For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth (or
one that has been slightly dampened with water). To remove
stubbom dirt, use a mild, neutral detergent. Afterwards, be sure
to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
@ Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the risk of discoloration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
@ Protect the unit from strong impact.
@ Do not allow objects or liquids of any kind to penetrate the
unit. In the event of such an occurrence, discontinue use
immediately. Contact qualified service personne] as soon as
possible.
@ Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
@ A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit, and thus
should be considered normal.
@ Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with
qualified service personnel.
@ Should a malfunction occur (or if you suspect there is a
problem) discontinue use immediately. Contact qualified
service personnel as soon as possible.
@ To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the unit or its
AC adaptor.
Memory Backup
@ The unit contains a battery which maintains the contents of
memory while the main power is off. The expected life of this
battery is 5 years or more. However, to avoid the unexpected
loss of memory data, it is strongly recommended that you
change the battery every 5 years.
Please be aware that the actual life of the battery will depend
on the physical environment (especially temperature) in which
the unit is used. When it is time to change the battery, consult
with qualified service personnel.
@ When the battery becomes weak the following message will
appear in the display: “Etat. terest Lott”. Please
change the battery as soon as possible to avoid the loss of
memory data.
@ Please be aware that the contents of memory may at times be
lost; when the unit is sent for repairs or settings when by some
chance a malfunction has occurred. Important data should be
stored in another MIDI device (eg. a sequencer), or settings
written down on paper. During repairs, due care is taken to
avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases, (such as when
circuitry related to memory itself is out of order) we regret that
it may be impossible to restore the data.
PRECAUTIONS

SNOILAVOSHd
Mi FRONT AND REAR PANELS
@Front Panel
@ POWER switch
Press this button to turn the power on or off (standby) (@P.7). @ INSTRUMENT buttons (P.18, 23)
@ Standby indicator @PAN buttons (7 P.19, 27)
This indicator lights when the AC adaptor
is connected and the Sound Canvas is in standby @PART buttons (oP.18)
mode (power is off) (oP.7). @LEVEL buttons (oP.19, 27)
eh a control aay : @ALL button (oP.30)
his knob controls the volume o @MUTE button
the output jacks and the headphone
(PHONES)
jack.
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P30)
| @Display (with bar display) (@P.42, 44)
[ {NSTRUMENT
PHONES
SOUND Canvas
@Headphone jack (mini type) @Remote sensor
A pair of stereo headphones can be The Sound Canvas __ receives
connected to this jack. Even when — signals from the Remote Control
headphones are used, sound will unit through this sensor
still be output from the Audio (oP.8).
Output jacks (P.16). @ REVERB buttons (co P.20)
@ MID! IN 2 connector @KEY SHIFT buttons (@P.21)
Messages received through this connector are combined @CHORUS buttons (co P.20)
with those received through the MIDI IN 1 connector on @MiD! Channel buttons (@ P.63, 76)
the rear panel (c&P.10, 35, 70).
@Rear Panel
@ Audio Input jacks
Audio signals from other devices are received through these jacks. The
input signal will then be mixed with the audio signal of the Sound Canvas
and will be output from the Audio Output jacks (@P.11) gceidentally being disconnected (PP. 18).
@Audio Output jacks (oP.11) GAC wdspler eck
@MIDI connectors (IN 1, OUT, THRU) This jack is for connecting the
These connectors are for exchanging MIDI messages included AC adaptor (<7 P.16).
with other MIDI! devices (@P.10, 68, 70).
@Cable hook
By looping the AC adaptor cable around the
cable hook, you can prevent the plug from
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@RS422,/RS232C - 1/RS232C-2/MIDI (COMPUTER switch)
This mult - position switch selects a computer interface standard or the
MIDI standard. This setting can be changed by the computer
@COMPUTER connector
The optional computer cable is connected
connected to the COMPUTER connector (or P12 — 14), here. The computer cable will differ depending
Turn the power off before changing the posotion of the COMPUTER on the computer being used (er P.12— 13).
switch.
%* MIDI THRU outputs the MIDI messages received at MIDI IN1.
The MIDI messages received at MIDI IN2 are not output.

Mf TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
@ Before you turn the power on, check the following points:
Is the supplied AC adaptor connected? (cr P.15)
Is the SOUND Canvas correctly connected to the external devices? (= P.10 — 15)
Is the volume of the amplifier or sound system turned down?
@ Turn the MIDI external devices and the SOUND Canvas on.
The STANDBY indicator of the SOUND Canvas will turn off and the display will show the
following:
PART INSTRUMENT
Bl Fiaro 1
PAN :
A:
* The STANDBY indicator will be lit when the power is off (and the AC adaptor is
connected).
@ Turn on your external audio equipment.
Adjust the volume of the amplifier or stereo system.
=>The SOUND Canvas can be turned on/off with the rack’s main power switch if the unit is set in a
SYR - 4200/600 system rack (sold separately).
Caution: High volume levels can damage speakers. Ordinary audio speakers,
as in a Stereo system, are more sensitive than musical instrument amplification speakers. Take care
when using ordinary audio speakers as sudden loud signals may damage them.
* Depending on the unit's location or the lighting conditions, the SOUND Canvas’s display
may not always be clearly visible. If such is the case, adjust the LCD contrast (> P.44).
< How to turn the power off >
@ Before turning the power off, make sure that the volume of the amplifier is turned down.
@ Power down in the following order:
Audio device -» Sound Canvas and MIDI device
* Refer to P.37 for information about returning to the factory preset.

MY HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
@ Before using
The remote contro! unit contains a lithium battery. An insulation sheet is inserted to
prevent the battery from discharging. You must remove this insulation sheet before
using the remote control. Grasp the tab and pull the sheet out.
@How to use the remote control
When using the remote control do not exceed the specified range of operation (Sm).
Always aim it towards the Remote Sensor on the front of the SOUND Canvas. The
remote control can also be used to control the Sound Brush MIDI sequencer (SB - 55,
sold separately).
Range of operation
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Distance : 5m
Angle : 40 degrees
(left/right)
Each button on the remote control has the following function:
Power Button:
This button simultaneously controls the power for the
Sound Canvas and the Sound Brush.
Sound Canvas Buttons :
These buttons duplicate the functions of the Sound
Canvas's front panel buttons.
These buttons control various functions of the Sound
Brush.
Roland
REMOTE CONTROLLER
| Sound Brush (SB-55) Buttons :
Note: The remote control is able to transmit only one button operation at a time.
Therefore, you cannot select the ROM Play mode. To do so, use the buttons on
the panel of the unit. (= P.17)
* The remote control may not operate (even within the range of operation) if there is an
obstacle between it and the main unit.
* Using the remote control near other equipment that uses remote control systems may
result in operational errors.
* The life of the lithium battery depends on the amount (and conditions) of use. If after a
while the operational range of the remote control decreases, change the battery.
* If you will not be using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the battery.
< Using the SOUND Canvas together with the SB-55 Sound Brush Sequencer >
When you use the SOUND Canvas together with the Sound Brush sequencer, the remote control of
the SOUND Canvas can turn the power to both units ON and OFF simultaneously. When you use the
remote control with both units, be sure they are placed within the range of operation.
When you want to control only one of the units, turn off the remote control receiving switch (© P.9)
of the unit that you do not want to control.
* When turning both units ON/OFF with the remote control, be sure that both units set to the
same ON or OFF setting. If only one unit is ON when you begin, one unit will always be
ON while the other is OFF.

MHOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
@When you don't want to use the Remote Control
(Setting the Remote Control reception switch)
®® ©8 ®@
@ Press to turn the indicator light on.
If the indicator is already on, there is no need to press the button.
Sais
@
Press
the
PART
buttons
([+]
and
[>
])
simultaneously.
C320 CCE
KEY SHIFT MIDI CH @ Select “Rx Remote” with the or| MUTE] button.
@ Press INSTRUMENT[<] to turn the remote control
receiving switch off.
Press INSTRUMENT [> |to turn it back on.
© After setting, press the PART buttons ([<] and [>])
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PART simultaneously to finalize the setting.
@How to change the lithium battery.
@ Insert a fingernail into the groove on @Put the new lithium battery into the
the back of the remote control and battery holder (positive “+” side up) and
pull out the battery holder. insert the battery holder back into the
remote control.
Back Side Back Side
Note: improper use of the lithium battery may cause leakage or explosion.
Observe the following precautions:
*Use only the specified lithium battery (CR 2025).
*Ensure the polarity is correctly set (positive “+” side up).
*Do not short circuit the battery, attempt to dismantle it, or throw it
into a fire.

Mf CONNECTIONS
@ About the MIDI connectors
Different MIDI devices can be connected to the two MIDI IN connectors. For normal use, connect a
Sequencer (eg. the SB - 55 SOUND Brush) to the MIDI IN | connector.
MIDI keyboard
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN 2
COMPUTER switch: MIDI
MIDI INT COMPUTER
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4)5
COMPUTER switch: MIDI
= — MIDI IN 1
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SB-55 Sound Brush MIP oon,
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<The Roland SB -55 SOUND Brush is a MIDI sequencer which can record and play standard
MIDI song files. This means that it can not only play song data recorded with the SOUND Brush,
but also the data recorded with other devices. This allows you to enjoy playing back music much
as you would with a compact disc player.
10

MECONNECTIONS
@ Audio Output connections
Stereo system
LINE IN, AUX, TAPE IN
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Monitor speakers
(amplifier built in)
@ Audio Input connections
The audio signals received through the Audio Input jacks will be mixed with the audio signals of the
SOUND Canvas and output from the Audio Output jacks. This function is convenient when using
another MIDI sound module or a radio - cassette recorder.
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=The included audio cable is equipped with a 1/4 ” (Phono) plug adaptor on one end, and a
standard RCA audio plug on the other end. If you remove the 1/4” (Phono) plug adaptor, both
ends will have standard RCA audio plugs.
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MECONNECTIONS
@
Connecting
with
Apple
Macintosh
computers
Apple Macintosh computers and the SOUND Canvas can be connected with a computer cable
(separately sold:RSC - 1SAPL).
@ Turn the SOUND Canvas off, and set the select switch on the rear of the
SOUND Canvas to RS422.
RS232C - 2 RS232C - 1
MIDI | | ss RS422
@ Connect the computer cable to the modem port on the rear of the
Macintosh computer.
@) Connect the other end of the computer cable to the SOUND Canvas
COMPUTER port.
Apple Macintosh SOUND Canvas
Modem Port
COMPUTER
@
00
O0O2045
Computer cable (Separately sold : RSC - 15APL)
@ Turn the SOUND Canvas on.
@To use MIDI applications (software)
MIDI applications compatible with the Macintosh serial port can be used as they are. To use the
application (with the SOUND Canvas connected), set the MIDI interface as shown below.
Specify the modem port (port to which the SOUND Canvas is connected) for the serial port.
Always set Interface Type (MIDI interface clock) to |! MHz.
= = Apple MIDI Driver Settings ===
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Port Enabled: &
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|_2 MHz
Time Code In: |__none |
Filter Time Code In: 1 oO
20.1 All Notes Off
%* The above screen shows the MIDI interface settings for the Apple MIDI driver.
12

M CONNECTIONS
@ Connecting with IBM PC AT computers
PC AT computers and the SOUND Canvas can be connected with a computer cable (separately sold:
RSC - ISAT).
PC AT computers two have one of serial ports: D - sub 25 pin or D - sub 9 pin. The RSC - ISAT
computer cable (separately sold) is a 9 pin type connector. When you need a 25 pin type connector,
study the “COMPUTER CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM” on page 83. This will help you purchase the
appropriate cable.
00000 :
@) 0000 [e) D-sub Qpin
0000000000000
9 \oo0000000000/ ? D-sub 25pin
@ Turn the SOUND Canvas off, and set the select switch on the rear of the
SOUND Canvas to RS232C - 2.
RS232C - 2 RS232C - 1
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4
* The baud rate of the RS232C - 2 is 38.4K (bit/sec). Set the select switch to RS232C - 1
when using a MIDI application with a baud rate set to 31.25K (bit/sec).
@ Connect the computer cable to the RS - 232C terminal on the rear of the
PC AT computer.
@) Connect the other end of the computer cable to the SOUND Canvas
COMPUTER port.
IBM PC AT
SOUND Canvas
© COMPUTER
60 O66nO+\5
Computer cable (Separately sold : RSC- 15AT)
@ Turn the SOUND Canvas on.
@To use MIDI applications (software)
MIDI applications compatible with the MIDI interface (RS - 232C) can be used. To use the SOUND
Canvas, set the computer So that its serial port can be used.
13

M CONNECTIONS
@How to use the COMPUTER switch
A dedicated terninal and switch (on the rear panel) sets the computer interface to allow the SC -
55mk II to be connected to various personal computers.
“—_ | [rsa * The COMPUTER switch will be validated
} & when the power is turned Off and then
Bos. On after the setting has been made.
Turn the power off before changing the
, position of the COMPUTER switch.
<MIDI Setting>
The computer terminal will be inactive when the COMPUTER switch is set to MIDI. Use the MIDI
terminal to play the SOUND Canvas.
Sequenser — MIDI Signal Flow
COMPUTER
EN
MIDI Keyboard
MIDI
OUT
SOUND
Canvas
<Computer Setting>
Set to RS422, RS232C -1 or RS232C -2 according to the personal computer to be connected
(om P.12— 13),
The flow of MIDI signal is as shown below. The data received at MIDI IN] is output to the computer
with the factory preset settings. To output the data received at MIDI IN1 from the SOUND Canvas’s
MIDI OUT, soft - thru % must be ON (on the computer side). If soft - thru is not ON, the MIDI data
received at MIDI IN1 cannot be played by the SOUND Canvas. The MIDI data received at MIDI
IN2 can be played on the SOUND Canvas regardless of soft - thru setting.
MIDI OUT
—
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Personal Computer
Soft THRU : ON [~ ..
MIDI OUT
MIDI Keyboard
h MID! IN
MIDI Sound Module
Sound Generator
SOUND Canvas
%* Soft - thru is the function that outputs the received data in its original state.
* The MIDLIN1 and MIDI IN2 function can be reversed.( cv P.35)
14

M CONNECTIONS
Connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. For optimum performance, use headphones with
an impedance from 8 to 150 ohms. Even when headphones are being used, sound will be output from
the Audio Output jacks.
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CH |
MIDI IN 2
@ Using the cord hook
To AC outlet . .
Connect the included AC adaptor to the SOUND Canvas, and then plug it
into an AC outlet. By fixing the AC adaptor cable with the cable hook, you
| can prevent the plug from accidentally being disconnected.
(es |
Note: Please use only the included AC adaptor. Using other AC
adaptors can result in malfunction or electric shock.
* When the AC adaptor is connected to the SOUND Canvas, the
power will be on (standby mode).
@ Installing the SOUND Canvas in a rack
Attach the SOUND Canvas to the RAD - 50 Rack Mount Adaptor (sold separately) as illustrated in
the following diagram. Other half - rack size devices, such as the Sound Brush, can also be installed.
@ With a screwdriver, carefully remove @ Attach the RAD-50 adaptor to the SOUND
the four rubber feet from the bottom Canvas using the screw holes located nearest
of the unit. the front of the unit, using the screws from the
rubber feet. Do not re-attach the rubber feet.
*« When re - attaching the rubber feet to the unit, be sure to use the same screws that you
used to attach the unit to the rack mount. Use of a different type of screw could result in
damage or malfunction.
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AW 1d
WOH
Mi
LISTENING
TO
THE
DEMO
SONGS
-
ROM
PLAY
The
SOUND
Canvas
contains
four
demonstration
songs
that
highlight
the
unit’s
multi
-
timbral
capability.
The
process
of
playing
these
demo
songs
is
called
ROM play.
@
Song
title
is
displayed
® @
®,
@
©
POWER VOLUME
STANDBY -
Be . e e
if / XY
KEY SHIFT MIDI CH
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@ While holding PART[-<] and [>], turn the power on.
@ Select a song with the PART[<][>] buttons.
Suplex Hold
@ Press to start Demo song playback.
The volume level of each instrument will be shown on the bar graph display.
Music by
Mitsuru Sakaue
Copyright © 1993,
Roland
Music by
Adrian Scott
Copyright © 1993,
by Adrian Scott
Music by
John Campbell
Copyright © 1993,
Evanhale Music
Music by
Chas Smith
Copyright © 1993,
Roland UK
Moonlight
Picnic
S-2| Low Flying
Four songs will be played, beginning with the song you chose.
@ Press[MUTE] to stop playback.
® Press PART[<] and [>]simultaneously to return to normal playing status.
+ Operation @ and ©) cannot be performed with the remote control, so use the buttons on
the panel.
* Performance data of the ROM demos is not output through the MIDI OUT connectors. Any
incoming MIDI messages are ignored during the ROM performance.
16

<Composer Profile>
John Campbell
John Campbell is an award-winning Los Angeles,
California based composer, keyboardist and producer. As
a keyboard player, his long list of credits include working
with artists such as Philip Bailey, Larry Carlton, Mel
Torme, and the group “Chicago”. As a composer, John
has written music for a wide variety of television, film and
radio projects. John has become a regular spokesperson
for Roland Corporation combining his experience as a
dynamic performing musician, composer, and educator.
Chas Smith
Roland UK’s Senior Product Specialist/Demonstrator
joined the company in 1987, after a free-lance career
playing in rock bands. He is an active composer,
principally for the jingle market. His particular interests lie
in the use of the latest sampling technology, and in
programming synthesizers.
MELISTENING TO THE DEMO SONGS-ROM PLAY
Mitsuru Sakaue
Mitsuru. Sakaue began composing and_ doing
arrangements for commercials and videos while still in
school. in particular, his studio work earned for him a solid
reputation. Currently, he produces commercial musics and
jingles for FM stations.
Adrian Scott
Adrian Scott formerly handied the vocals and keyboards
for the popular group from Australia, "Air Supply”. Since
following the solo path, he in 1984 won the Silver Prize at
the "World Song Festival Tokyo '84”. Currently, he is
involved as a producer of commercial music and music for
films. In addition, as a session piayer, he has performed
along with a number of Australia's top musicians, including
John Farnham and Kylie Minogue. He lives in Melbourne,
Australia.
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PLAYING
VARIOUS
SOUNDS
The SOUND Canvas contains various special effect sounds (such as warble and telephone), as well as many musical
instrument sounds (such as organ, piano, guitar, etc). Using these sounds, the SOUND Canvas can reproduce the
performances of many types of music ranging from classical to rock to jazz. This manual refers these sounds as “Instruments”
(& P.22).
=>Refer to the “Instrument Table” (c* P.84) for a list of instruments contained in the SOUND Canvas.
<The SOUND Canvas also contains 10 drum sets with various percussion instrument sounds ( ©* P.24). For more details,
refer to the “Drum set Table” (cr P.88).
@How to select Instruments
Currently selected part
number When a MIDI keyboard connected to the SOUND Canvas is played, the
volume level of the selected instrument will be shown on the bar display.
Displayed instrument and name
|| INSTRUMENT
O11 Fiance 2
sa @ Before changing instruments, press to turn the
button indicator off.
K SHIFT MID GH
a
@ Play the sound, and using the PART[<][>] buttons,
select the part number that corresponds to the number
on the bar display (showing the volume level).
The name of the Instrument which is currently selected will be shown on
the bar display.
@ Select a new instrument using the INSTRUMENT[<]
KEY SHIFT MIDI CH [>| buttons. j
Ce) CeCe)
Part 1 will sound with the default setting.
Transmission channel: 1 (Gamsl:)
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op
MIDI OUT MDI IN 2
MIDI IN 2
* The part of the reception channel that matches the MIDI keyboard
transmission channel will sound.
18

MJ CHANGING THE VOLUME LEVEL/PAN
The following explains how to set the correct volume level and make the necessary pan settings.
@ Changing the volume level of ALL (o0—1i27)
@ Press to turn the button indicator on.
PART INSTRUMENT
@ Use the LEVEL[<][>] buttons to adjust the volume
level.
The volume of all the parts will change.
BEY Sar ben =>When you press LEVEL[4]and [>] simultaneously, the current setting
will be shown on the bar display.
Press LEVEL[<] and [> Jagain to return to the previous display.
=>You can adjust the overall volume level by using the volume control
knob. However, if the volume control knob is turned all the way down,
no sound will be heard, regardless of the adjustments made using the
above procedure.
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=>The volume level for each part can also be adjusted (cr P.26).
@ Changing the pan level of ALL (i.63—0—Rre63)
By changing the pan value, the position of where the sound is heard from
the left/right speakers can be changed. ALL pan adjusts the stereo location
of all sounds.
PART INSTRUMENT
@ Press to turn the button indicator on.
KEY SHIFT MIDI_CH
@ Use the PAN[-][>] buttons to adjust the pan level.
“Q” indicates that sounds will be heard equally from the left and right
speakers. Higher “L” values indicate that more sound will be heard
from the left speaker. Higher “R” values indicate that more sound will
be heard from the right speaker.
Pan
PART INSTRUMENT
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K SHIFT MIDI CH
Sm LPa
= When you press PAN [<] and [>| simultaneously, the current setting
will be shown on the Bar display.
Press PAN[<4]and [> Jagain to return to the previous display.
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PART
=>The pan setting can also be adjusted for each part (© P.26).
+ Depending on the instrument, even if you position pan all the way
to the left (or right) a small amount of sound might leak from the
other speaker.
* The desired sound position may not be obtained when the
SOUND Canvas is connected to a monaural audio system.
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Mf HOW TO ADJUST REVERB/CHORUS
Reverb and chorus effects can be added to enhance whatever you play. The following describes how to adjust the effect level.
(= P.5SS)
@How to adjust the Reverb level (o—127)
@ @
PART INSTRUMENT
LEVEL
mute) | (Ca Ee
REVERB
Reverb application level
PART INSTRUMENT
ALL
LEVEL PAN
Reverb adds a spacious quality to the instrument sound. Listening to a
sound containing Reverb is like listening in a concert hall. This adjustment
determines how reverb is applied to the entire part.
@ Press to turn the button indicator on.
@ Use the REVERB[<][>] buttons to adjust the reverb
level.
Higher values indicate higher levels of Reverb.
=>When you press REVERB[<] and [>] simultaneously, the current
setting will be shown on the Bar display.
Press REVERB[<]and [> ]again to return to the previous display.
=>The reverb effect for each part can be adjusted (7 P.26).
@How to adjust the Chorus level (o0—127)
PART INSTRUMENT
Chorus application fevel
PART INSTRUMENT
K SHIFT MIO CH
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3
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Chorus adds depth and warmth to the sound. This adjustment determines
the level of the Chorus effect. Chorus is especially effective when used
with instrument sounds such as organ, strings, etc.
@ Press to turn the button indicator on.
@ Adjust the Chorus level using the CHORUS[<|[>]
buttons.
Higher values indicate higher levels of Chorus.
=>When you press CHORUS[<] and [Bb] simultaneously, the current
setting will be shown on the Bar display.
Press CHORUS[<]and [> Jagain to return to the previous display.
=>The chorus effect for each part can be adjusted (€* P.27).