Roland Sonic-Cell Sound Module

ROLAND SONICCELL Details ^top

Superior Desktop Synthesis for the PC Generation

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!

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
* SRX slot x 2
* PC/Mac Editor and Cakewalk SONAR LE bundled

ROLAND SONICCELL Specs ^top

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: 256Rhythm Sets: 32Performances: 64

External Memory:
USB Memory

Effects:
Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 78 typesChorus: 3 typesReverb: 5 typesInput Effect: 6 typesMastering 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-UF128
SonicCell stand and PDS-10 bracket: BKT-S
Pad Stand: PDS-10

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.

ROLAND SONICCELL Demos ^top

ROLAND SONICCELL Manuals ^top

SONIC CELL Owners Manual (pdf)

Review of ROLAND soniccell

RATING:

Sound Quality	4
Features	6
Ease Of Use	10
Value	3
Reliability	3
Overall	3

Hi, I bought it - Owned it - and returned it! Over priced. Tec Support somewhat pie in the sky and wants to move you right along. Not as easy to use as the ad's say. Software glitches. Owners at the forums seem to be suffering for the most part. Nice concept - just not ready for prime time. Sounds are not worth the eight hundred dollars. Prices are already dropping. I'm surprised at Roland. It just looks slick and new. I returned it today and ordered The Ketron Sd2. I should have done that first. I just want to play. Not spent 40 days trying to make a piece of equipment keep it promise.

-Roland Sonic Cell, Not Ready For Prime Time
-NJ, 03/26/08

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