Features; Important Notes - Roland SCB-55 Owner's Manual

FEATURES

Easy Installation
16-part Multi-Timbral Sound Generator
Reverb and Chorus Effects
Compatible with GM (General MIDI) System Level 1 and GS Format

IMPORTANT NOTES

[Placement]
• Do not subject the unit to temperature extremes (e.g. direct sunlight in an enclosed vehi-
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power trans-
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in
[Additional Precautions]
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
• Do not allow objects or liquids of any kind to penetrate the unit. In the event of such an
• Should a malfunction occur, or if you suspect there is a problem, discontinue use imme-
General MIDI System
GS Format
2
All you need to do is to mount the SCB-55 onto a sound card compatible with Sound
Blaster, and you can enjoy high-quality sounds with music or game software.
The SCB-55 is a 16-part multi-timbral (including the drum part) sound generator. It can
play up to 28 notes simultaneously, making possible ensembles of up to 16 parts.
The onboard reverb enhances expressiveness by adding an expansive feeling, while cho-
rus can be used to add fullness to the sound for majestic ensembles. These digital effects
let you create music with virtually the same fidelity and acoustics as a concert hall.
General MIDI and GS-compatible sound generators can play identical MIDI data with
very similar voicings, despite differences in the actual sounds that each device can play.
cle). Avoid using or storing the unit in dusty or humid areas, or areas that are subject to
high levels of vibration.
formers) may induce hum.
the vicinity of such receivers.
occurrence, discontinue use immediately. Contact qualified service personnel as soon
as possible.
diately. Contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible.
The General MIDI System is a set of recommendations which seek to provide a way for
going beyond the limitations of proprietary designs, and standardize the MIDI capabili-
ties provided by sound generating devices.
If you use a sound generating unit which carries the General MIDI logo, you will be able
to faithfully reproduce any song data which also carries the General MIDI logo.
The GS Format is Roland's universal set of specifications which were formulated in the
interest of standardizing the way in which sound generating devices will operate when
MIDI is used for the performance of music. If you use a sound generating unit which
carries the GS logo, you will be able to faithfully reproduce any commercially available
song data which also carries the GS logo.
This product supports both General MIDI and GS.
Song data which carries either of these logos can be accurately reproduced.