Roland SD-35 User Manual

Details the General MIDI System, a set of recommendations for sound generating devices.

Explains the GS Format, a standardized set of specifications for Roland's sound sources.

Guidance on the unit's power supply, including connections and precautions.

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the unit to ensure longevity.

Additional safety warnings and precautions for operating the SD-35.

Overview of the controls and indicators on the top panel of the SD-35.

Details the rear panel connections and ports for the SD-35.

Description of the front panel elements, including the disk drive.

Illustrates how to connect the SD-35 to stereo systems and MIDI keyboards.

Step-by-step guide on playing the built-in demo songs on the SD-35.

Instructions for correctly inserting a floppy disk into the SD-35.

Procedure for safely removing a disk from the SD-35.

How to initiate song playback from a disk.

How to stop the current song playback.

How to pause and resume song playback.

Using the fast forward function to quickly advance through a song.

Using the rewind function to go back during song playback.

How to change the playback tempo of songs.

Method for choosing a specific song to play.

Using an optional pedal for controlling playback.

Information on creating and playing sequences of songs.

Details on playing songs one by one.

How to set up and start single song playback.

Instructions for repeating songs.

How to set the device to repeatedly play songs.

Guide to repeating a specific section of a song.

How to set block repeat functionality while playback is active.

How to play along with songs using external instruments.

Instructions for playing MIDI files created on other devices.

Explains the relationship between Parts and Instruments in MIDI.

How to select a specific Part (instrument channel) for editing.

Procedure for selecting a MIDI instrument for a Part.

How to preview instrument sounds before assigning them.

Adjusting the pitch of a test sound.

Adjusting the velocity (loudness) of a test sound.

Information about the instrument tones and variations available.

How to select different variations for an instrument tone.

How to select instruments from an external MIDI device.

Procedure for selecting a drum set for percussion sounds.

Selecting drum sets from an external MIDI device.

How to manage the backup switch for retaining sound source settings.

Adjusting the overall pitch of the music by semitones.

How to temporarily silence a specific instrument part.

Guide to playing along with a song where one part is muted.

Adjusting the volume level for the minus-one feature.

Using a pedal to toggle the minus-one function on or off.

Assigning a custom instrument sound to a Part.

How to listen to individual parts of a song.

Adjusting the SD-35's pitch to match another instrument.

Setting the unit to the basic General MIDI system.

Setting the unit to the basic GS format.

Diagrams for connecting a MIDI keyboard for recording.

Explanation of what a sequencer is in the context of MIDI.

Preparation steps required before starting to record.

How to choose the time base for recording songs.

Step-by-step instructions for recording musical performances.

Procedure for clearing existing song data and re-recording.

Diagrams for connecting a sequencer to the SD-35 for data transfer.

Steps for recording song data from an external sequencer.

Procedure for recording the current sound source settings onto a disk.

How to change the display to show the tempo.

How to change the display to show the measure number.

How to change the display to show the song number.

How to change the display to show the part number.

How to change the display to show the instrument number.

How to change the display to show the reverb type.

How to change the display to show the key shift value.

Setting the unit to automatically start playback when a disk is inserted.

Specifying the time interval between songs during continuous playback.

Setting the function to automatically rewind the song.

Instructions for copying a single song from one disk to another.

Procedure for copying all songs from one disk to another.

Connecting and synchronizing other MIDI devices with the SD-35.

Setting up the SD-35 to synchronize with external sequencers.

Choosing the MIDI clock source for synchronization.

Enabling or disabling MIDI clock output.

Configuring the SD-35 to accept remote control commands via MIDI.

Processing song data for faster forward/rewind operations.

Instructions for converting a single song.

Procedure for converting all songs on a disk.

How to enable or disable the MIDI Update function.

Configuring the MIDI OUT switch for transmitting data.

How to set the Soft Thru function for MIDI data transmission.

Procedure for resetting the SD-35 to its original factory settings.

Offers solutions to common problems such as power issues, sound output, disk errors, and playback failures.

Lists and explains various error messages displayed by the SD-35.

Explains MIDI concepts, messages, and implementation details.

Defines the General MIDI System and Roland's GS Format.

Summarizes functions and operations with corresponding page references.

A table listing all available instrument sounds and their numbers.

A table detailing the drum sets and their associated sounds.

Details specific MIDI messages used by Roland devices.

Chart detailing MIDI message transmission and reception for the sequencer.

Details MIDI messages received by the sound module section.

Comprehensive chart of MIDI message capabilities.

Technical specifications for the SD-35, including dimensions and weight.