Synchronizing The Modulation To The Song Tempo (Bpm Sync, Beat/Cycle); Other Lfo Settings (Fade In, Key Sync); Other Settings (Settings That Can Be Saved To Patches); Settings For Use In Playing Monophonic Sounds (Solo, Legato) - Roland SH-32 Owner's Manual

Synchronizing the Modulation to
the Song Tempo
(BPM SYNC, BEAT/CYCLE)
[BPM SYNC]
You can synchronize the LFO cycle to the tempo specified with [TAP
(BPM)] (p. 74). When you press [BEAT SYNC], causing its indicator
to light up, the SH-32 is readied for synchronization.
When CLOCK, a System function, is set to "
can synchronize to the tempo of an external MIDI device (p. 92).
The LFO tempo synchronization is effective only for the
modulation rate. It does not particularly have any control over
the phase (timing of the start and peak). Furthermore, even
when the LFO is synchronized with the tempo, the internal BPM
and MIDI clock operate independently. Although perfect
synchronization may not always be maintained when large
loads are placed on the sound generator section, it does not
indicate a malfunction. If necessary, press [KEY SYNC] to turn
on that function, then retransmit Note On at the appropriate
cycle.
[BEAT/CYCLE]
When [BPM SYNC] is on (indicator is lit), the synchronization of the
modulation is set in terms of the number of beats.
The indicator alternately lights and goes out each time the button is
pressed. You can select from these settings: 8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4.
For example, when "4" is selected, the length of the LFO cycle is four
beats. Similarly, when "1/4" is selected the cycle is one-fourth of a
beat (a sixteen note) in length.
The blinking of the [BEAT/CYCLE] indicator has nothing to do
with whether tempo synchronization is switched on or off, but
instead indicates the selected LFO cycle rate.
Other LFO Settings
(FADE IN, KEY SYNC)
[FADE IN]
Sets the time for the LFO's oscillation to reach the maximum level.
Press [FADE IN], causing the indicator to blink, then press [VALUE
/ ] to set the value (from 000 to 127). When you have finished
making the settings, either press [FADE IN] once more, or press
[EXIT], causing the [FADE IN] indicator light to go off.
[KEY SYNC]
Press [KEY SYNC], causing the indicator to light, when
synchronizing the timing at which keys are pressed and the start of
the LFO cycle.
Chapter 2. Creating Your Own Sounds
If [KEY SYNC] is off while the PWM function is in use, the sonic
qualities of the attack portion are not constant, but instead
resemble the behavior of an analog synthesizer's PWM.
Other Settings (settings that
can be saved to Patches)
Settings for Use in Playing
" (MIDI), you
Monophonic Sounds
(SOLO, LEGATO)
These provide useful settings for use with sax, flute, or other
monophonic tones, or in other situations such as when playing solos
using only one sound.
[SOLO]
fig.02-43
Each note played when you press a key is crisp and distinct.
Press [SOLO], causing the indicator to light, to turn on the Solo function.
fig.02-44.e
C4
Note on
Using this in combination with portamento (p. 62) smooths the
sound of the performance.
[LEGATO]
fig.02-45
Only when playing legato, where each following key is pressed
before the preceding key is released. This allows you to perform
smoothly, with no breaks between the notes.
Press [LEGATO], causing the indicator to light, then press [VALUE
] to display "
fig.02-46.e
C4
Note on
Attacks disappear and the notes are connected smoothly
Time
E4 C4, E4
Note on Note off
Each note has an attack
" and turn on the legato function.
Time
E4 C4, E4
Note on Note off
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