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Roland Sonic-Cell

Roland Sonic-Cell Overview:

128-Voice Expandable Synth Module with Audio Interface

Superior Desktop Synthesis for the PC Generation

SonicCell® puts the power and legendary sound quality of a Roland hardware synthesizer on your desktop.

With its dual SRX expansion bay, built-in USB audio interface, and ability to play SMFs and WAV/AIFF/MP3 files, SonicCell is a dream for computer-based musicians and live performers who seek a compact, integrated pro sound module and USB audio-interface solution.

128-voice sound module with new soundset, featuring super-realistic acoustic instruments

USB audio interface functionality plus USB-memory host function

SMF and audio data playback capability via USB host function

2 SRX Expansion slots for adding great new sounds

Wave Expansion Board SRX series

VSTi/AU Editor software for PC/Mac and Cakewalk SONAR LE included for computer integration

The SonicCell optional Gig Bag and Desktop Stand are available:

Gig Bag: CB-SP1

Desktop Stand: BKT-S

Roland Sonic-Cell Details:

Superior Sound Module

Equipped with a state-of-the-art sound engine, SonicCell delivers the pristine sound quality of a dedicated Roland hardware synth.

A remarkable new waveform set has been created for SonicCell, including a world-class collection of acoustic instruments, drums, and percussion that are expertly programmed to provide the ultimate in expression and realism.

SonicCell's internal sound bank can even be expanded and customized via its two internal SRX expansion bays. Choose from over a dozen of Roland's famous SRX Expansion boards (sold separately) that cover a vast world of musical instruments and styles.

Whether you're driving SonicCell from a computer, another synthesizer, or a MIDI keyboard or guitar controller, you'll enjoy unsurpassed sound quality, reliability, and flexibility.

Seamless Computer Connectivity

SonicCell is ideal for musicians who use a PC as the core of their writing, recording, and performing universe. More than a mere sound module, SonicCell is equipped with a built-in USB audio interface.

Simply connect SonicCell directly to your computer's USB port, and you can record and create music with no additional hardware required. You can even plug a microphone, guitar, or other instruments into SonicCell and record your live audio tracks directly into your computer.

And since SonicCell can help minimize the burden on the computer's processor, you'll enjoy more efficient and stable performance.

As an added bonus, a free copy of Cakewalk's Sonar LE recording software included with every SonicCell sold, as is a plug-in style PC software editor, which makes sound designing and effects programming fast and friendly.

SonicCell is the perfect all-in-one solution for synthesis and recording.

Ultra-Handy Backing Machine

In addition to its high-quality synthesis and audio-interface functions, SonicCell can be used as a virtual backing band.

Simply create a playlist of your songs or backing tracks with the software Playback Editor (included free with SonicCell), and transfer the playlist to a commercially available USB memory stick.

Insert the stick into SonicCell's USB port, and it will become a stand-alone song player that you can play and control onstage or anywhere you perform. SonicCell can play back WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files.

It evens plays Standard MIDI Files!

Roland Sonic-Cell

• Sound Generator Section
• Parts 16 parts
• Maximum Polyphony 128 voices
• Wave Memory 128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent)
• Expansion Slots Expansion of waveforms and patchs for the internal sound generatorSRX expansion boards: 2 slots
• Preset Memory Patches: 896 + 256 (GM2)
• Rhythm Sets: 32 + 9 (GM2)
• Performances: 64
• User Memory Patches: 256
• Rhythm Sets: 32
• Performances: 64
• External Memory USB Memory
• Effects Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 78 types
• Chorus: 3 types
• Reverb: 5 types
• Input Effect: 6 types
• Mastering Effect: 3 bands Compressor
• Audio Interface Section
• Number of Audio Input/Output Channels Input: 1 pair of stereo (MIC, GUITAR: Monaural/LINE: Stereo)
• Output: 1 pair of stereo
• Signal Processing PC interface: 24 bits
• AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits
• Sampling Frequency AD/DA Conversion: 44.1/48/96 kHz
• Nominal Input Level Input jack (MIC/GUITAR/LINE (L) )
• Mic: -50-- -30 dBu
• Guitar: -30-- -10 dBu
• Line: -30-- -10 dBu
• Input jack (LINE (R) )
• Line: -30-- -10 dBu
• Nominal Output Level Output jacks: -10 dBu
• SMF/Audio File Player Sectioin
• File Format Standard MIDI File: format-0/1
• Audio File: WAV, AIFF, MP3
• Others
• Display 128 x 64 dots organic EL graphic display
• Connectors Output jacks (L/MONO, R)
• Headphone jack
• Input jacks (MIC/GUITAR/LINE(L), LINE(R)) (MIC: 1/4 inch phone type or XLR type(phantom power) / GUITAR: 1/4 inch phones type(always Hi-Z) / Line (L): 1/4 inch phone type, LINE (R) (1/4 inch phone type))
• MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
• USB Connectors
• : COMPUTER (supports USB MIDI and USB Audio; Hi-Speed USB port required)
• : MEMORY (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory)
• Power Supply DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)
• Current Draw 800 mA
• Accessories Startup Guide
• Manual
• CD-ROM (Sound Editor, Librarian, Playlist Editor, USB Driver)
• CD-ROM (SONAR LE)
• Wrench
• AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
• Power Cord
• USB Cable
• Options Wave Expansion Board: SRX Series
• USB Memory: M-UF1G
• SonicCell stand and PDS-10 bracket: BKT-S
• Pad Stand: PDS-10
• SonicCell Editor
• System Requirements [Windows PC]
• Operating System
• : Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition/Professional
• : Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R)
• * This does not work with the 64-bit Edition of Windows(R).
• * This does not work with the Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition.
• CPU
• : Intel(R),Core(TM),Pentium(R),Celeron(R) processor 1.4 GHz or higher
• RAM
• : 512 MB or more
• Hard Disk:
• : 260 MB or more of free space
• Display/Colors:
• : 1280 x 800 dots or higher/24 bit Full Color or more
• Others:
• : A computer with a USB connector that supports USB Specification Revision 2.0 or higher
• * Intel chipset is recommended.
• * SonicCell may not perform to its full specs when used with an added USB 2.0 interface card.
• : CD-ROM Drive
• [Macintosh]
• Operating System
• : Mac OS×v10.4.3 or later
• CPU
• : For 44.1/48kHz operation:
• Intel processor,PowerPC G4/G5 1 GHz or higher
• : For 96kHz operation:
• Intel processor, PowerPC G5
• * For Mac OS×10.5 or later, an Intel processor or a PowerPC G5 processor is required.
• * If you are using Sonic Cell with an application that required a certain level of performance, that application must support the CPU that is installed in your Macintosh.
• RAM
• : 512 MB or more
• * For Mac OS×10.5 or later, 1GB or more.
• Hard Disk
• : 260 MB or more of free space
• Display/Colors
• : 1280 x 800 dots or higher/16.7 million colors or more
• (AU version:1280×960 dots or higher/16.7 millon colors or more)
• Others
• : Apple Macintosh series computer with on-board USB 2.0
• : CD-ROM Drive
• [Notes]
• * In order to use this product, you will need to meet the operating requirements of the host application you're using , in addition to the above requirements.
• * Although Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the SonicCell Applications, Roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the SonicCell Applications based solely on the fact that it meets the above requirements. This is because there are too many other variables that may influence the processing environment, including differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved.
• Compatibility of the Plug-in Version * The following host applications have been verified to work properly with the plug-in version SonicCell Editor.
• VSTi version
• - Cakewalk SONAR LE (Windows)
• - Cakewalk SONAR 6.2 (Windows)
• - Steinberg Cubase 4 (Windows/Macintosh)
• Audio Units version
• - Apple Logic Pro 7.2 (Macintosh)
• - Apple Logic Pro 8 (Macintosh)
• RTAS version
• - Digidesign Pro Tools 7.4 (Windows)
• - Digidesign Pro Tools 7.4 (Macintosh)
• * The following host applications have been reported to NOT work properly with the plug-in version SonicCell Editor.
• - Steinberg Cubase SX3 (Windows/Macintosh)
• - Mark of the Unicorn Digital Performer 4.6 (Macintosh)
• * Though all of the host applications listed above performed properly in our testing, some of them may not work due to differences in inherent manufacturer design specifications and your operatinig environment. We cannot guarantee all the operations in these music applications.
• Size and Weight ( Demensions )
• Width 294 mm 11-5/8 inches
• Depth 175 mm 6-15/16 inches
• Height 55 mm 2-3/16 inches
• Weight 1.2 kg 2 lbs. 11 oz.
• excluding AC Adaptor
• *The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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