Roland SBX-1000 User manual

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The multi-eects feature 30 dierent kinds of eects.
Number Eect Name
00 THRU
01 SUPER FILTER
02 STEP FILTER
03 FILTER+DRIVE
04 AUTO WAH
05 COMPRESSOR
06 LO-FI COMPRESS
07 DISTORTION
08 OVERDRIVE
09 EQUALIZER
10 ISOLATOR
11 SLICER
12 RING MODULATOR
13 STEP RINGMOD
14 PITCH SHIFT
15 STEREO DELAY
16 3TAP PAN DELAY
17 REVERSE DELAY
18 TAPE ECHO
19 CHORUS
20 HEXA-CHORUS
21 SPACE-D
22 PHASER
23 STEP PHASER
24 INFINITE PHASER
25 FLANGER
26 STEP FLANGER
27 AUTO PAN
28 ROTARY
29 REVERB
30 LONG REVERB
About Note Values
Some eect parameters (such as Rate or Delay Time) can
be set by using note values.
Whenever the “BPM Sync” parameter is set to “ON,” settings
can be made in terms of a note value, so when the eect
is applied, it will be synchronized to the tempo set for the
Kit or Phrase.
note:
Dotted quarter note
Double-note triplet
Sixteenth-note triplet
Sixty-fourth note
Quarter-note triplet
Half-note triplet
Whole-note triplet
Eighth-note triplet
Dotted whole note
Dotted half note
Dotted thirty-second note
Thirty-second-note triplet
Dotted eighth note
Dotted sixteenth note
Double note
Whole note
Thirty-second note
Sixty-fourth-note triplet
Eighth note
Quarter note
Half note
Sixteenth note
When “BPM Sync” is set to “OFF,” a numerical value can be
set for the relevant items.
NOTE
If you set the delay time as a note value, slowing down
the tempo will not change the delay time beyond a
certain length. There is an upper limit for the delay
time so if it is set as a note value and you slow down
the tempo until this upper limit is reached, the delay
time cannot change any further. This upper limit is the
maximum value that can be specied when setting the
delay time as a numerical value.
About Knob Indications
When the icons shown below appear along with a
parameter in the FX-EDIT screen, it means that this FX
parameter can be controlled with the knobs in the FX
CONTROL screen. For each FX, the optimal parameters
have been assigned and made available for control.
Knob 1
Knob 2
Knob 3
OCTAPAD SPD-30 Eects List
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00: THRU
The eect won’t be applied.
01: SUPER FILTER
This is a lter with an extremely sharp slope. The cuto frequency can be varied cyclically.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
Filter Type LPF, BPF, HPF, NOTCH Filter type
Frequency range that will pass through each lter
LPF: Frequencies below the cuto
BPF: Frequencies in the region of the cuto
HPF: Frequencies above the cuto
NOTCH: Frequencies other than the region of the cuto
Slope -12 dB, -24 dB, -36 dB Filter slope (damping characteristics; amount of damping per octave)
-12 dB: gentle
-24 dB: steep
-36 dB: extremely steep
[Knob 3] Cuto 0–127 Cuto frequency of the lter
Increasing this value will raise the cuto frequency.
[Knob 2] Resonance 0–127 Filter resonance level
Increasing this value will emphasize the region near the cuto frequency.
Modulation Sw OFF, ON On/o switch for cyclic change
Modulation Wave TRI, SQR, SIN, SAW1,
SAW2
How the cuto frequency will be modulated
TRI: triangle wave
SQR: square wave
SIN: sine wave
SAW1: sawtooth wave (upward)
SAW2: sawtooth wave (downward)
Rate BPM Sync OFF, ON OFF: Rate specied as numerical value
ON: Rate specied as note value
Rate 0–127, note Rate of modulation
[Knob 1] Depth 0–127 Depth of modulation
Level 0–127 Output level
SAW1 SAW2

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02: STEP FILTER
This is a lter whose cuto frequency can be modulated in steps. You can specify the pattern by which the cuto frequency will
change.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
[Knob 3] Cuto Modify -64–+63 Increases/decreases value for all steps
Cuto Step 1-8 0–127 Cuto frequency at each step
Increasing this value will raise the cuto frequency.
Rate BPM Sync OFF, ON OFF: Rate specied as numerical value
ON: Rate specied as note value
[Knob 1] Rate 0–127, note Rate at which 8-step sequence is to be repeated
Attack 0–127 Speed at which the cuto frequency changes between steps
Filter Type LPF, BPF, HPF, NOTCH Filter type
Frequency range that will pass through each lter
LPF: frequencies below the cuto
BPF: frequencies in the region of the cuto
HPF: frequencies above the cuto
NOTCH: frequencies other than the region of the cuto
Slope -12 dB, -24 dB, -36 dB Filter slope (damping characteristics; amount of damping per octave)
-12 dB: gentle
-24 dB: steep
-36 dB: extremely steep
[Knob 2] Resonance 0–127 Filter resonance level
Increasing this value will emphasize the region near the cuto frequency.
Level 0–127 Output level
03: FILTER+DRIVE
This is a low-pass lter equipped with overdrive. It cuts the upper range and adds distortion.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
[Knob 3] Cuto 0–127 Cuto frequency of the lter
Increasing this value will raise the cuto frequency.
[Knob 2] Resonance 0–127 Filter resonance level
Increasing this value will emphasize the region near the cuto frequency.
[Knob 1] Drive 0–127 Amount of distortion

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04: AUTO WAH
Cyclically controls a lter to create cyclic change in timbre.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
Filter Type LPF, BPF Type of lter
LPF: The wah eect will be applied over a wide frequency range.
BPF: The wah eect will be applied over a narrow frequency range.
[Knob 3] Manual 0–127 Adjusts the center frequency at which the eect is applied.
[Knob 1] Peak 0–127 Adjusts the amount of the wah eect that will occur in the range of the center
frequency.
Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be aected.
[Knob 2] Sensitivity 0–127 Adjusts the sensitivity with which the lter is controlled.
Polarity UP, DOWN Sets the direction in which the frequency will change when the auto-wah lter is
modulated.
UP: The lter will change toward a higher frequency.
DOWN: The lter will change toward a lower frequency.
Rate BPM Sync OFF, ON OFF: Rate specied as numerical value
ON: Rate specied as note value
Rate 0–127, note Frequency of modulation
Depth 0–127 Depth of modulation
Phase 0–180 deg Adjusts the degree of phase shift of the left and right sounds when the wah eect
is applied.
Low Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the low range
High Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the high range
Level 0–127 Output Level
05: COMPRESSOR
Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out uctuations in volume.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
[Knob 1] Threshold -48–0 dB Adjusts the volume at which compression begins
Make Up 0–24 dB Adjusts the output gain
Ratio 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 8:1, 100:1 Compression ratio
[Knob 2] Attack 0–100 Sets the time from when the input exceeds the Threshold until the volume starts
being compressed
[Knob 3] Release 0–99 Adjusts the time after the signal volume falls below the Threshold Level until
compression is no longer applied
Low Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the low frequency range
High Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the high frequency range

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06: LO-FI COMPRESS
This is an eect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
Pre Filter Type 1–3 Selects the type of lter applied to the sound before it passes through the Lo-Fi
eect.
Lo-Fi Type 1–9 Degrades the sound quality. The sound quality grows poorer as this value is
increased.
Post Filter Type OFF, LPF, HPF Type of lter after it passes through the Lo-Fi eect
OFF: no lter is used
LPF: cuts the frequency range above the Cuto
HPF: cuts the frequency range below the Cuto
Post Filter Cuto 200–8000 Hz Basic frequency of the Post Filter
Low Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the low range
High Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the high range
[Knob 1] Level 0–127 Output level
07: DISTORTION
Intensely distorts the sound. The tone quality of the distorted sound is adjusted with a lter.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
Pre HPF BYPASS, 16–1000 Hz Frequency of the lter that cuts the low-frequency content of the input sound
(BYPASS: no cut)
[Knob 1] Drive 0–127 Amount of distortion
Tone Sw OFF, ON Switches Tone on/o
Tone 0–127 Tone quality of distorted sound
[Knob 2] Distortion Level 0–127 Volume of distorted sound
[Knob 3] Dry Level 0–127 Volume of original sound

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08: OVERDRIVE
Mildly distorts the sound. The tone quality of the distorted sound is adjusted with a lter.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
Pre HPF BYPASS, 16–1000 Hz Frequency of the lter that cuts the low-frequency content of the input sound
(BYPASS: no cut)
[Knob 1] Drive 0–127 Amount of distortion
Tone 0–127 Tone quality of distorted sound
[Knob 2] Overdrive Level 0–127 Volume of distorted sound
[Knob 3] Dry Level 0–127 Volume of original sound
09: EQUALIZER
This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high).
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
Low Freq 200, 400 Hz Frequency of the low range
[Knob 1] Low Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the low range
Mid1 Freq 200–8000 Hz Frequency of the middle range 1
Mid1 Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the middle range 1
Mid1 Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 Width of the middle range 1
Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be aected.
Mid2 Freq 200–8000 Hz Frequency of the middle range 2
Mid2 Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the middle range 2
Mid2 Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 Width of the middle range 2
Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be aected.
High Freq 2000, 4000, 8000 Hz Frequency of the high range
[Knob 2] High Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the high range
[Knob 3] Level 0–127 Output Level

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10: ISOLATOR
This is an equalizer which cuts the volume greatly, allowing you to add a special eect to the sound by cutting the volume in
varying ranges.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
[Knob 1] Boost/Cut Low -64–+63 These boost and cut each of the Low frequency ranges.
At -64, the sound becomes inaudible. 0 is equivalent to the input level of the
sound.
[Knob 2] Boost/Cut Mid -64–+63 These boost and cut each of the Middle frequency ranges.
At -64, the sound becomes inaudible. 0 is equivalent to the input level of the
sound.
[Knob 3] Boost/Cut High -64–+63 These boost and cut each of the High frequency ranges.
At -64, the sound becomes inaudible. 0 is equivalent to the input level of the
sound.
Mode BOOST NORMAL,
BOOST HIGH
Maximum value of the boost
NORMAL: +4dB
HIGH: +12dB
11: SLICER
By applying successive cuts to the sound, this eect turns a conventional sound into a sound that appears to be played as a
backing phrase. This is especially eective when applied to sustain type sounds.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
[Knob 3] Level Modify 0–127 Increases value for all steps
Level Step 1-8 0–127 Level at each step
Rate BPM Sync OFF, ON OFF: Rate specied as numerical value
ON: Rate specied as note value
[Knob 1] Rate 0–127, note Rate at which 8-step sequence is to be repeated
[Knob 2] Attack 0–127 Speed at which the level changes between steps
Input Sync Sw OFF, ON Species whether an input note will cause the sequence to resume from the rst
step of the sequence (ON) or not (OFF)
Input Sync
Threshold
0–127 Volume at which an input note will be detected
Mode LEGATO, SLASH Sets the manner in which the volume changes as one step progresses to the next.
LEGATO: The change in volume from one step’s level to the next remains
unaltered. If the level of a following step is the same as the one preceding it, there
is no change in volume.
SLASH: The level is momentarily set to 0 before progressing to the level of the
next step. This change in volume occurs even if the level of the following step is
the same as the preceding step.
Shue 0–127 Timing of volume changes in levels for even-numbered steps (step 2, step 4, step
6...).
The higher the value, the later the beat progresses.
Level 0–127 Output level

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12: RING MODULATOR
This is an eect that applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal, producing bell-like sounds. You can also change
the modulation frequency in response to changes in the volume of the sound sent into the eect.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
Mode RING MOD, ENV OSC RING MOD: Applies amplitude modulation to the input signal
ENV OSC: Outputs oscillation corresponding to the input signal
[Knob 1] Frequency 0–127 Adjusts the frequency at which modulation is applied.
[Knob 2] Sensitivity 0–127 Adjusts the amount of frequency modulation applied.
Polarity UP, DOWN Determines whether the frequency modulation moves towards higher frequen-
cies (UP) or lower frequencies (DOWN).
Wet Low Gain -15–+15 dB Amount of boost/cut for the eect sound’s lower range
Wet High Gain -15–+15 dB Amount of boost/cut for the eect sound’s upper range
[Knob 3] Balance D100:0W–D0:100W Volume balance between the direct sound (D) and the eect sound (W)
Level 0–127 Output Level
13: STEP RINGMOD
This is a ring modulator that uses a 8-step sequence to vary the frequency at which modulation is applied.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
[Knob 3] Freq Modify -64–63 Increases value for all steps
Freq Step 1-8 0–127 Frequency of ring modulation at each step
Rate BPM Sync OFF, ON OFF: Rate specied as numerical value
ON: Rate specied as note value
[Knob 1] Rate 0–127, note Rate at which 8-step sequence is to be repeated
Mode RING MOD, ENV OSC RING MOD: Applies amplitude modulation to the input signal
ENV OSC: Outputs oscillation corresponding to the input signal
[Knob 2] Attack 0–127 Speed at which the modulation frequency changes between steps
Wet Low Gain -15–+15 dB Amount of boost/cut for the eect sound’s lower range
Wet High Gain -15–+15 dB Amount of boost/cut for the eect sound’s upper range
Balance D100:0W–D0:100W Volume balance of the original sound (D) and eect sound (W)
Level 0–127 Output Level

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14: PITCH SHIFT
Shifts the pitch of the original sound. This pitch shift can add two pitch shifted sounds to the original sound.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
[Knob 1] Pitch 1 [semitone] -24–+12 semi Adjusts the pitch of Pitch Shift 1 in semitone steps.
[Knob 2] Pitch 2 [semitone] -24–+12 semi Adjusts the pitch of Pitch Shift 2 in semitone steps.
Pitch Delay BPM
Sync
OFF, ON OFF: Pitch Delay Time specied as numerical value
ON: Pitch Delay Time specied as note value
Pitch Delay Time 0–1300 msec, note Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the Pitch Shift sound is heard.
[Knob 3] Pitch Feedback -98–+98 % Adjusts the proportion of the pitch shifted sound that is fed back into the eect.
Negative (-) settings will invert the phase.
Pitch 1 Pan L64–63R Stereo location of the Pitch Shift 1 sound
Pitch 2 Pan L64–63R Stereo location of the Pitch Shift 2 sound
Pitch 1 Level 0–127 Volume of the Pitch Shift 1 sound
Pitch 2 Level 0–127 Volume of the Pitch Shift 2 sound
Wet Low Gain -15–+15 dB Amount of boost/cut for the eect sound’s lower range
Wet High Gain -15–+15 dB Amount of boost/cut for the eect sound’s upper range
Balance D100:0W–D0:100W Volume balance between the direct sound (D) and the pitch shifted sound (W)
Level 0–127 Output Level

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15: STEREO DELAY
This is a stereo delay.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
Left BPM Sync OFF, ON OFF: Left Time specied as numerical value
ON: Left Time specied as note value
Left Time 0–1300 msec, note Adjusts the time until the delay sound is heard.
Right BPM Sync OFF, ON OFF: Right Time specied as numerical value
ON: Right Time specied as note value
Right Time 0–1300 msec, note Adjusts the time until the delay sound is heard.
Phase Left NORMAL, INVERSE Phase of the delay sound
Phase Right NORMAL, INVERSE Phase of the delay sound
Feedback Mode NORMAL, CROSS Selects the way in which delay sound is fed back into the eect.
[Knob 1] Feedback -98–+98 % Adjusts the amount of the delay sound that’s fed back into the eect. Negative (-)
settings invert the phase.
HF Damp 200–8000 Hz, BYPASS Adjusts the frequency above which sound fed back to the eect is ltered out
(BYPASS:no cut).
Wet Low Gain -15–+15 dB Amount of boost/cut for the eect sound’s lower range
Wet High Gain -15–+15 dB Amount of boost/cut for the eect sound’s upper range
[Knob 2] Level 0–127 Output level
16: 3TAP PAN DELAY
Produces three delay sounds; center, left and right.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
Delay BPM Sync OFF, ON OFF: Left/Center/Right Time specied as numerical value
ON: Left/Center/Right Time specied as note value
Left/Center/Right
Time
0–1300 msec, note Adjusts the time from the original sound until the left, right, and center delayed
sounds are heard
Center Feedback -98–+98 % Adjusts the amount of the delay sound that’s fed back into the eect. Negative (-)
settings invert the phase.
HF Damp 200–8000 Hz, BYPASS Adjusts the frequency above which sound fed back to the eect is ltered out
(BYPASS:no cut).
[Knob
1/2/3]
Left/Center/Right
Level
0–127 Volume of each delay
Wet Low Gain -15–+15 dB Amount of boost/cut for the eect sound’s lower range
Wet High Gain -15–+15 dB Amount of boost/cut for the eect sound’s upper range
Level 0–127 Output level