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The SE-02 is a fully-analog three-VCO synthesizer module.
In spite of its compact body, it's a full-fledged analog synthesizer that lets you experience the enjoyment of designing your own sounds.
Using the SE-02 in conjunction with the DK-01 Boutique Dock (sold separatery)
For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the DK-01's Owner's Manual.
Using the SE-02 in conjunction with the K-25m Keybord Unit (sold separatery)
For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the K-25m's Owner's Manual.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
Playing the SE-02 via MIDI or USB
You can also play the SE-02 via MIDI or USB. For details, refer to "Connecting Your Equipment."
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
[POWER] switch
This turns the power on/off.
Micro USB () port
Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable (A-microB) to connect this port to your computer.
You must install the USB driver when connecting the SE-02 to your computer. Download the USB driver from the Roland website. For details, refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download.
https://www.roland.com/support/
* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.
MIDI connectors
You can play the SE-02 by connecting a MIDI device via a commercially available MIDI cable.
TRIGGER jacks *1
OUT | Outputs a trigger signal at the playback timing of each step of the step sequencer. |
IN | If this is connected to a rhythm machine etc. that's equipped with a trigger out jack, and the Sync setting (setup parameter) of the step sequencer/song mode is set to "trg," trigger signals from the external device will advance the steps of the SE-02's step sequencer. Refer to "Setup parameter settings (SETUP)." |
INPUT jacks *1
CV | Inputs a pitch from an external device. This jack supports OCT/V (Hz/V is not supported). |
GATE | Inputs note-on/off from an external device. |
VCF CV | Controls the filter cutoff frequency from an external device. |
*1 Use a mini-plug (mono) cable to make these connections. The connections won't work correctly if a stereo mini-plug cable is used.
EXT INPUT jack
This is an audio input jack. You can use this to apply filter or delay to the audio from a connected device.
OUTPUT jack
Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers.
PHONES jack
Connect headphones here.
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the volume.
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
When powering up | Turn on the power in the order of the SE-02 first, and then the connected equipment. |
When powering down | Turn off the connected equipment first, and then the SE-02. |
Controller | Explanation |
[VALUE] knob | Edits a value. Press this knob to access the Write operation. |
Tempo LED | Blinks in synchronization with the sequencer's tempo. |
Mode select switch | Switches between patch mode, step sequencer mode, and song mode. |
Function select buttons | Select or specify functions. The available functions differ depending on the mode. |
[1]–[16] buttons | Use these buttons to recall patches, patterns, or songs, or to edit settings. |
Display | Shows the value of a setting. |
[MANUAL] button | Makes the sound reflect the current settings of the knobs and switches. In step sequencer mode or song mode, this operates as the [] button to start/stop the pattern or song. |
Here you can adjust performance effects.
Controller | Explanation |
[GLIDE] knob | Adjusts the time of the glide effect (which creates a smooth transition between two pitches. As you turn the knob toward the right, the transition to the next note takes a longer time. |
[TYPE] switch | Selects the curve of the glide effect. |
LIN: Linear change, EXP: Exponential (natural) change, OFF: Glide effect is off | |
[WHL MIX] knob | When using XM (cross modulation) or the LFO to apply modulation, this adjusts the mix ratio between XM and LFO. If you connect a MIDI keyboard to the SE-02 and operate the modulation wheel, modulation is applied according to the setting of the [WHL MIX] knob. |
Here you can select the waveform that determines the character of the sound, and specify its pitch. The SE-02 has three oscillators (OSC 1–3).
Controller | Explanation |
[RANGE] knob | Switches the pitch of each oscillator (OSC 1–3) in octave units. Choose from five octaves in the range 2'–32'. If this is set to "LO," the oscillator generates an ultra-low pitch. You can use this to apply modulation or for some other purpose. |
[TUNE] knob | This is the master tune setting that is common to OSC 1–3. |
[FINE] knob | This knob is provided for OSC 2 and 3. It adjusts the tuning of those oscillators as a difference relative to OSC 1. You can make the sound richer by slightly detuning the pitch of oscillators, or you can create a chord by detuning oscillators to a specific musical interval. |
[WAVEFORM] knob | Selects the waveform of each oscillator. The selected waveform determines the tonal character of each oscillator. |
: triangle wave, : a waveform that combines triangle and sawtooth waves (OSC 1 and 2 only), : reverse sawtooth wave (OSC 3 only), : sawtooth wave, : pulse wave 1 (square wave), : pulse wave 2 (square wave with wider pulse width), : pulse wave 3 (square wave with narrower pulse width) | |
[SYNC] switch | Turns oscillator sync on/off. If oscillator sync is on, OSC 2 is forcibly returned to the beginning of its cycle in synchronization with the cycle of OSC 1, generating a complex waveform. |
[ENV1] knob | Uses the filter envelope to apply modulation to OSC 2. Turning the knob in the negative direction inverts the polarity of the envelope. |
[KYBD] switch | Specifies whether OSC 3 is controlled by the keyboard. If this is off, control from the keyboard is disconnected, and OSC 3 operates as an independent oscillator. |
[XMOD TO MW] switch | Selects the modulator that is assigned to the [WHL MIX] knob's XM (cross modulation). |
A: [O2-FILTER] knob, B: [O3-O2] knob, C: [O3-PW1,2] knob |
Here you can specify how cross modulation (frequency modulation) is applied.
Controller | Explanation |
[O2-FILTER] knob | Lets OSC 2 modulate the filter cutoff frequency. |
[O3-O2] knob | Lets OSC 3 modulate the OSC 2 waveform. |
[O3-PW1,2] knob | Lets OSC 3 modulate the pulse width of OSC 1 and 2. * If a waveform other than pulse wave is selected, modulation is not applied. |
Here you can adjust the volume of OSC 1–3 and noise.
Controller | Explanation |
[OSC 1]–[OSC 3] knob | Adjust the output level of each oscillator. |
[FEEDBACK] knob | Adjusts the amount of the SE-02's output (except for DELAY) that is returned to the input of the FILTER. |
[NOISE] knob | Adjusts the volume of noise (white noise). |
These settings determine the brightness and thickness of the sound. Here you can also specify the timevarying change (filter envelope) for the filter and the time-varying change (amp envelope) for the volume.
Controller | Explanation | |
[CUTOFF] knob | Adjusts the filter cutoff frequency. | |
[EMPHASIS] knob | Boosts the region near the filter cutoff frequency. Higher values produce greater boost, creating a distinctively "synthesizer-like" character. | |
KEY TRACK [1/3], [2/3] switches | Specify how the filter cutoff frequency changes in response to the pitch that is played on the keyboard. | |
[1/3]: The filter cutoff frequency changes by 1/3 of the pitch change. [2/3]: The filter cutoff frequency changes by 2/3 of the pitch change. If both switches are on, the filter cutoff frequency changes by the same amount as the change in keyboard pitch. | ||
[CONTOUR] knob | Adjusts the depth of change produced by the specified envelope settings. | |
[MTRIG] switch | If this is on, the filter envelope restarts each time you press a key. | |
[NORM/INVERT] switch | Specifies the polarity of the envelope that is controlled by the [CONTOUR] knob. If this is set to "INVERT," the polarity is inverted. | |
FILTER ENVELOPE | ||
[ATTACK] knob | Specifies the time (attack time) from when the key is pressed until the cutoff frequency reaches the maximum level. | |
[DECAY] knob | Specifies the time (decay time) from when the cutoff frequency reaches the maximum level until it decreases to the sustain level. | |
[SUSTAIN] knob | Specifies the level (sustain level) that is held after the attack time and decay time have elapsed until the key is released. | |
AMP ENVELOPE | ||
[ATTACK] knob | Specifies the time (attack time) from when the key is pressed until the volume reaches the maximum level. | |
[DECAY] knob | Specifies the time (decay time) from when the volume reaches the maximum level until it decreases to the sustain level. | |
[SUSTAIN] knob | Specifies the volume (sustain level) that is held after the attack time and decay time have elapsed until the key is released. | |
Gate LED | Lit while a note is sounding. | |
[REL] switch | Specifies whether the setting of the amp envelope [DECAY] knob is applied to the release time (the time from when the key is released until the volume decays to zero). | |
1, 2: Applied to both the filter and amp envelope. | ||
2: Applied only to the amp envelope. | ||
[LFO/GATE] switch | Specifies the signal that controls the amp envelope. | |
LFO: The LFO controls the amp envelope. | ||
GATE: The Note or Gate controls the amp envelope. |
Here you can create cyclic change (modulation) in the sound by applying vibrato (pitch modulation) or tremolo (volume modulation).
Controller | Explanation | ||||
[RATE] knob | Adjusts the LFO frequency. | ||||
[WAVE] knob | Selects the LFO waveforms. | ||||
: Sample and Hold, : Sine wave, : Triangle wave, : Sawtooth wave, :Reverse sawtooth wave, : Square wave 1, : Square wave 2, : Square wave 3, : Random wave | |||||
[OSC] knob | Adjusts the depth to which the LFO affects the oscillator. | ||||
[FILTER] knob | Adjusts the depth to which the LFO affects the filter. | ||||
[MWHL] switch | Selects the modulator that is assigned to the LFO of the [WHL MIX] knob, and specifies the depth of the effect. | ||||
F: The effect is applied strongly. H: The effect is applied weakly. OFF: No effect is applied. | |||||
[MODE] switch | Specifies the LFO's operating mode. | ||||
1X: The LFO applies only once. KEY: The LFO starts at note-on. FREE: The LFO applies always. | |||||
[SYNC] switch | Selects whether LFO and DELAY are synchronized with MIDI clock. | ||||
Ø: Not synchronized. | |||||
L: Only the LFO is synchronized to MIDI clock. | |||||
D: Only the DELAY is synchronized to MIDI clock. | |||||
LD: Both LFO and DELAY are synchronized to MIDI clock. |
Adjusts the depth of delay.
Controller | Explanation |
[TIME] knob | Adjusts the delay time. |
[REGEN] knob | Specifies the number of times that the delay is repeated. |
[AMOUNT] knob | Adjusts the volume of the delay sound. With the "DRY" setting, only the undelayed sound is output from OUTPUT. |
* To save the edited settings, perform the Patch Write operation.
What are patches and banks?
You can recall 384 preset patches (128 patches x banks A–C) and 128 user patches (128 patches x the USER bank).
The display shows the patch number.
Here's how to compare the currently-edited patch with a saved patch.
* This function can not be used in manual mode.
Each time you press the button, you switch between the saved patch (button lit) and the currently-edited patch (button unlit).
If there are any differences between the currently-edited patch and the saved patch, a dot Dot appears in the display, and the entire content shown in the display blinks.
You can use the [5]–[16] buttons as a one-octave keyboard to play the sound.
You can shift the pitch in one-octave units in a range of ±3 octaves.
At one octave, the button is lit; at two octaves, the button blinks slowly; at three octaves, the button blinks rapidly.
You can transpose the pitch in semitone units in a range of ±1 octaves.
The display indicates the value.
Button | Parameter | Value |
[1] | Pitch bend range (semitone units) | 0–24 |
[2] | Depth by which modulation wheel controls CC | 0–127 |
[3] | Depth by which aftertouch controls the LFO | 0–127 |
[4] | Depth by which aftertouch controls the cutoff frequency | 0–127 |
[5] | Depth of the [CONTOUR] knob's effect | 0–127 |
[6] | Patch volume | 0–127 |
If you've edited the settings, your edits are lost when you turn off the power or select another patch. If you want to keep the changes that you made, use the Write operation to write them to a user patch.
When the settings have been saved, you'll return to the state prior to accessing Write mode.
* To save the edited settings, perform the Pattern Write operation.
What is a step sequencer?
The step sequencer lets you input a note at each of up to 16 steps, and play back the notes as a loop. You can change the number of steps between 1 and 16. Up to 128 patterns can be stored.
Step button [1]–[16]
In step sequencer mode, the [1]–[16] buttons are called "step buttons."
The values of synth parameters that you change using the knobs and switches (sections 2 – 8 ) can be stored in each step.
Button | Parameter | Value | Explanation |
[1]–[6] | SCALE | Specifies the note length (scale) of one step. 1/16 (Sixteenth note), 1/8 (Eighth note), 1/4 (Quarter note), 1/16T (Sixteenth-note triplet), 1/8T (Eighth-note triplet), 1/4T (Quarter-note triplet) | |
[8] | SHUFFLE | -50–50 Adjusts the timing of the notes for even-numbered steps. | |
[9]–[12] | DIRECTION | Specifies how the step sequencer plays. | |
Play forward from the first step. | |||
Play backward from the last step. | |||
Play forward from the first step, and then play backward from the last step. | |||
RND | Play steps randomly. | ||
[14] | FIRST STEP | 1–16 | Specifies the step that is played first. |
[15] | LAST STEP | Specifies the step that is played last. | |
[16] | TEMPO | 40–300 | Specifies the pattern's playback tempo when Sync (setup parameter) is set to "" |
The display indicates the value.
Button | Parameter | Value/Explanation |
[1] | Destination | Specifies the output destination of the step sequencer. : Internal, : External device, : Both internal and external device |
[2] | Sync | Specifies the clock to which the step sequencer is synchronized. : Internal, : MIDI IN, : USB MIDI, : TRIGGER IN |
[3] | Key Trigger | Specifies whether the step sequencer is controlled by key trigger. : Not controlled, : Controlled, : Controlled according to the transpose setting. |
If you've edited the settings, your edits are lost when you turn off the power or select another pattern. If you want to keep the changes that you made, perform the Write operation.
* The pattern is saved together with the selected sound (patch).
* To save the edited settings, perform the Song Write operation.
What is a song?
A song consists of 1–16 (maximum) parts.
For each part, you can specify a pattern, the number of times that the pattern is repeated, and the sound (patch) used during playback.
Up to 16 songs can be stored.
Button | Parameter | Value/Explanation |
[1] | Destination | Specifies the output destination of the song. : Internal, : External device, : Both internal and external device |
[2] | Sync | Specifies the clock to which the song is synchronized. : Internal, : MIDI IN,: USB MIDI, : TRIGGER IN |
[3] | Tempo | Specifies the song's playback tempo when Sync is set to "." 40–300 |
[4] | Key Trigger | Specifies whether the song is controlled by key trigger. : Not controlled, : Controlled, : Controlled according to the transpose setting. |
If you've edited the settings, your edits are lost when you turn off the power or select another song. If you want to keep the changes that you made, perform the Write operation.
Button | Parameter | Value (Bold: default) | Explanation |
[1] | MIDI Ch | , , | Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel. If this is set to "," MIDI messages are received regardless of their channel (messages are transmitted on channel 1). |
[2] | Chain | Although the SE-02 is monophonic, you can increase the polyphony by using a MIDI cable to connect two or more SE-02 units and turning Chain mode on. | |
[3] | Auto Off | The power does not turn off automatically. | |
30, 240 (min) | The power turns off when the specified time elapses. * Auto Off does not occur while USB-connected. | ||
[4] | Saver Time | , 1, 3, 10 (min) | Specifies the time until the LED DEMO is shown. |
[5] | CC Out | , , , | Selects the output destination for control changes. : No output, : Output only to USB, : Output only to MIDI, : Output to USB and MIDI |
[16] | Version | – | Indicates the current version. |
Here's how to return the SE-02 to its factory-set state.
Windows 10/8/7
Using the method that's appropriate for your computer's operating system, execute the operation to "Eject SE-02."
Mac OS
Drag the "SE-02" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
Roland SE-02: Sound Module
Polyphony | 1 voice | |
Power Supply | AC adaptor | |
Current Draw | 2 A | |
Dimensions | 300 (W) x 128 (D) x 46 (H) mm | 11-13/16 (W) x 5-1/16 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches |
Weight (excluding AC adaptor) | 950 g / 2 lbs 2 oz | |
Accessories | AC adaptor, Owner's manual, Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" | |
Options (sold separately) | Keyboard Unit: K-25m Boutique Dock: DK-01 |
* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.
The power to this unit will be turned 0ff automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function.
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.
When handling the sound module while adjusting its angle or during installation, take care so as not to get fingers, etc., pinched. An adult should always be in charge of handling these items.
For the U.K.
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
For the USA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name: SE-02
Type of Equipment: Sound Module
Responsible Party: Roland Corporation U.S.
Address: 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
Telephone: (323) 890-3700
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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