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Roland SC-880 User Manual

Roland SC-880
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Roland SC-880 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoland
ModelSC-880
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING - Basic Precautions

Basic precautions for using electric products, including following instructions.

Grounding Instructions

Using the Unit Safely

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION notices used in the manual.

About the Symbols

Explains the meaning of symbols used throughout the manual for clarity.

Always Observe the Following

Lists essential precautions for safe operation and handling of the unit.

Main Features of the SC-880

Supports General MIDI System/GS Format

Details compatibility with General MIDI and GS formats for enhanced functionality.

Important Notes

Chapter 1. Overview of the SC-880

How the Sound Generator is Organized

Explains the internal structure and organization of the sound generator.

Combining Tones to Create Sounds: Patches

Explains how to combine multiple Tones to form complex Patches.

Front and Rear Panel

Front Panel

Details the controls and indicators located on the front of the unit.

Chapter 2. Patch Mode Settings

About Patch Mode

Introduces the Patch Mode and its primary functions and capabilities.

Selecting a Patch

Guides users on how to choose and select available patches.

Tone Edit Mode

MIDI-Related Settings for Each Part

Setting the Controller Numbers

How to set and configure MIDI controller numbers.

Bank On/Off (Rx Bank Select)

Controls the reception of Bank Select messages.

Parameter Functions

Adjusting the Tonal Character (Filter)

Modifying the tonal characteristics of the sound using the filter.

Chapter 3. Performance Mode Settings

About Performance Mode

Introduction to the Performance Mode and its capabilities.

Selecting a Performance

Instructions on how to choose and load performances.

Saving a Performance

Steps for saving user-created performances.

Chapter 4. Applying Special Effects to the Sound (System Effects)

How the SC-880's Effects are Structured

Explains the organization and types of effects within the SC-880.

What Are System Effects?

Defines and describes the System Effects available on the unit.

What Are Multi-Effects?

Defines and describes the Multi-Effects capabilities.

Delay

Delay Settings and the Function of Each Parameter

Explains delay settings and the function of each related parameter.

Setting the Send Level (Reverb/Chorus/Delay)

EQ

Controls the equalizer settings for sound modification.

Chapter 5. Applying Special Effects to the Sound (Multi-Effects)

About Multi-Effects

Introduces the Multi-Effects section and its capabilities.

Selecting a Multi-Effect

Guides users on how to choose and apply multi-effects.

Saving a Multi-Effects

Explains the procedure for saving multi-effect settings.

Making Multi-Effects Settings

Chapter 6. Setting Up Your Preferences

About the System Mode

Explains the System Mode for configuring user preferences.

Selecting the Power-On Condition

Configures the unit's state upon power-on.

Turning Effects On/Off

Controls the activation status of various effects.

Settings Related to MIDI Message Routing

MIDI Output Setting

Configures the MIDI output settings for data transmission.

Chapter 7. Utility Mode Settings

About Utility Mode

Introduces the Utility Mode and its functions.

Saving Generator Settings on an External MIDI Device

Saving generator settings to external MIDI devices.

Transmitting a Bulk Dump

Details the procedure for performing a bulk data transmission.

Initializing General MIDI/GS

Chapter 8 MIDI and the SC-880

About MIDI

Explains what MIDI is and its fundamental role in music communication.

How MIDI Messages Are Transmitted and Received

Details the process of MIDI message transmission and reception.

MIDI Messages That Can Be Received by the SC-880

Control Change

Chapter 9. Using a Personal Computer to Control the SC-880

Connections with Your Computer

How to connect the SC-880 to a personal computer for control.

Troubleshooting

If a Message Appears

Guidance on resolving messages displayed on the unit.

Cannot Turn the Power On

Troubleshooting steps for power-on issues.

No Sound

Troubleshooting steps for lack of sound output.

Tone List

Rhythm Set List

Multi-Effects List

MIDI Implementation Chart

Section 2. System Transmit data

Section 3. Individual Parameter Transmission

Parameter address map

Section 4. Bulk Dump

Specifications

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