Roland U-20 - Features; MIDI

FEATURES
The
U-20
has
features
such
as
;
•High-quality
RS-PCM
Sound
Generation
The
U-20
contains
128
types
of high-
quality
sound,
ranging
from
piano
to
instruments
appropriate
for
a classical
or
jazz ensemble,
and synth
sounds
for
rock
or fusion.
Parameters
(elements
of
sound)
for pitch
and
level
can
be used
for
detailed
control
over
the
nuances
of
each
tone (sound).
In
addition
to
the built-in
tones,
tones
from
PCM
cards
(sound
Hbrary
SN-UllO
series)
sold
for
the U-llO
can
also
be
used.
#Multi-timbral
The
U-20 contains
a multi-timbral
sound
generator
that
can handle
6 parts
and
an additional
rhythm
part.
The
sounds
(timbres)
and effects
of
each
part can
be
stored
in
64 different
settings
as
sound
patches.
When
using
a MIDI
sequencer,
a single
U-20 can
fill
the role
of
an
entire ensemble.
For
the rhythm
part, tone
assigimients
and
settings
can
be
stored
as one
of
four
rhythm
sets.
•Flexible
Control
Functions
Settings
determining
how
controllers
affect
performance
can be
stored
as one
of
64 keyboard
patches,
allowing
you to
modify
sounds
as
you play,
or
control
different
types
of
external
tone
generator.
•Built-in
Digital
Effect
A
digital
reverb/chorus
effect
is built
in,
providing
a
spacious
feeUng
of
stereo
depth. Each
sound
patch has its
own effect
settings.
•Chord
Play
Function
A
chord
can be
assigned
to
each
key,
allowing
you to
play
chords
with
a
single finger.
Since
a different
chord
can
be
assigned
to each
key
C, C#
—
B,
you
can perform
using
diatonic
chords
or
harmonies
in
thirds.
Eight
sets
of
chords
can be
stored
in the
U-20
(one
set
includes
C, C#—
B). While
playing,
you
can instantly
switch
between
any
two previously
specified
sets
of chords.
^Arpeggio
Play
Function
A
chord
you
hold
down
can
be
automatically
arpeggiated.
An
arpeggiation
pattern
can
be set
for
each
keyboard
patch,
allowing
you
to use
the musically
appropriate
pattern
for each
situation.
Arpeggio
can be
switched
on/off
using
a button,
and can
be
used in
conjunction
with
the chord
play
function.
iJump Function
The
jinnp
function
allows
you
to
instantly
jump to
a specified
screen.
In
addition
to the
pre-defined
screens,
you
may
also define
your
own.
Using
the
jump
fimction
can .-make
the
editing
process
more
efficient.
IRAM
Card
for
Convenient
Data
Storage
A
separately
sold
RAM
card
(M-256E)
can
store
the entire
settings
of the
U-20.
Patches
stored
in
a RAM
card can
instantly
be recalled
for
use.