Roland SE-02 Owner's Manual

Introduction
Owner's Manual
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.
Panel Descriptions Introduction
Using the SE-02 in conjunction with the DK-01 Boutique Dock (sold separatery)
The SE-02 is a fully-analog three-VCO synthesizer module.
For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the DK-01's Owner's Manual.
In spite of its compact body, it's a full-fledged analog synthesizer that lets you experience the enjoyment of
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designing your own sounds.
Using the SE-02 in conjunction with the K-25m Keybord Unit (sold separatery)
Using the SE-02 in conjunction with the DK-01 Boutique Dock (sold separatery)
For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the K-25m's Owner's Manual.
For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the DK-01's Owner's Manual.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the OSC 1
unit carefully; do not drop it.
Using the SE-02 in conjunction with the K-25m Keybord Unit (sold separatery)
OSC 2
Playing the SE-02 via MIDI or USB
For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the K-25m's Owner's Manual.
OSC 3
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the You can also play the SE-02 via MIDI or USB. For details, refer to "Connecting Your Equipment. "
unit carefully; do not drop it.
Connecting Your Equipment
Playing the SE-02 via MIDI or USB
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before
You can also play the SE-02 via MIDI or USB. For details, refer to "Connecting Your Equipment. "
making any connections.
Connecting Your Equipment
A
1 Common section
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before
making any connections.
Controller
[VALUE] knob
A
Tempo LED
A DC IN jack
Mode select switch
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
Function select
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration)
buttons
faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.
[1]–[16] buttons
The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC
A DC IN jack
Display
outlet.
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
B [POWER] switch
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration)
[MANUAL] button
faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.
This turns the power on/off.
The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC
C Micro USB (O) port
outlet.
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Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable (A-microB) to connect
B [POWER] switch
Here you can adjust performance effects. this port to your computer.
You must install the USB driver when connecting the SE-02 to your computer. Download the USB driver from
This turns the power on/off.
Controller
the Roland website. For details, refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download.
C Micro USB (O) port
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Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable (A-microB) to connect
[GLIDE] knob
* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit
this port to your computer.
data.
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.
[TYPE] switch
D MIDI connectors
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You can play the SE-02 by connecting a MIDI device via a
* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit
commercially available MIDI cable.
data.
[WHL MIX] knob
E TRIGGER jacks *1
D MIDI connectors
You can play the SE-02 by connecting a MIDI device via a
Outputs a trigger signal at the playback timing of each step of the step sequencer.
3 OSCILLATORS section OUT
commercially available MIDI cable.
Here you can select the waveform that determines the character of the sound, and specify its pitch. The SE-02
If this is connected to a rhythm machine etc. that's equipped with a trigger out jack, and the Sync
has three oscillators (OSC 1–3). setting (setup parameter) of the step sequencer/song mode is set to "trg, " trigger signals from
E TRIGGER jacks *1
IN
the external device will advance the steps of the SE-02's step sequencer.
&Refer to "Setup parameter settings (SETUP). "
Controller
Outputs a trigger signal at the playback timing of each step of the step sequencer.
OUT
If this is connected to a rhythm machine etc. that's equipped with a trigger out jack, and the Sync
F INPUT jacks *1
[RANGE] knob
setting (setup parameter) of the step sequencer/song mode is set to "trg, " trigger signals from
IN
the external device will advance the steps of the SE-02's step sequencer.
Inputs a pitch from an external device. This jack supports OCT/V (Hz/V is not supported).
CV
&Refer to "Setup parameter settings (SETUP). "
[TUNE] knob
Inputs note-on/off from an external device.
GATE
Controls the filter cutoff frequency from an external device.
VCF CV
F INPUT jacks *1
[FINE] knob
Inputs a pitch from an external device. This jack supports OCT/V (Hz/V is not supported).
CV
*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.
Inputs note-on/off from an external device.
GATE
Controls the filter cutoff frequency from an external device.
VCF CV
G 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.
[WAVEFORM] knob
*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.
H OUTPUT jack
Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers.
G EXT INPUT jack
I PHONES jack
This is an audio input jack. You can use this to apply filter or delay to the audio from a connected device.
[SYNC] switch
Connect headphones here.
H OUTPUT jack
J [VOLUME] knob
Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers.
[ENV1] knob
Adjusts the volume.
I PHONES jack
[KYBD] switch
Turning On/Off the Power
Connect headphones here.
J [VOLUME] knob
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,
[XMOD TO MW]
you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a
Adjusts the volume.
switch
malfunction.
Turning On/Off the Power
When powering up
4 XMOD section
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,
Here you can specify how cross modulation (frequency modulation) is applied. When powering down Turn off the connected equipment first, and then the SE-02.
you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction.
Controller
[O2-FILTER] knob
When powering up
[O3-O2] knob
When powering down Turn off the connected equipment first, and then the SE-02.
[O3-PW1,2] knob
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B C D
Explanation
Edits a value. Press this knob to access the Write operation.
B C D
Blinks in synchronization with the sequencer's tempo.
Switches between patch mode, step sequencer mode, and song mode.
Select or specify functions. The available functions differ depending on the mode.
Use these buttons to recall patches, patterns, or songs, or to edit settings.
Shows the value of a setting.
Makes the sound reflect the current settings of the knobs and switches. In step
sequencer mode or song mode, this operates as the [
the pattern or song.
Explanation
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.
Selects the curve of the glide effect.
LIN: Linear change, EXP: Exponential (natural) change, OFF: Glide effect is off
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.
Explanation
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.
This is the master tune setting that is common to OSC 1–3.
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.
Selects the waveform of each oscillator. The selected waveform determines the tonal
character of each oscillator.
: triangle wave,
1 and 2 only),
wave 1 (square wave),
pulse wave 3 (square wave with narrower pulse width)
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.
Uses the filter envelope to apply modulation to OSC 2. Turning the knob in the
negative direction inverts the polarity of the envelope.
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.
Selects the modulator that is assigned to the [WHL MIX] knob's XM (cross modula-
tion).
A: [O2-FILTER] knob, B: [O3-O2] knob, C: [O3-PW1,2] knob
Turn on the power in the order of the SE-02 first, and then the connected equipment.
Explanation
Lets OSC 2 modulate the filter cutoff frequency.
Turn on the power in the order of the SE-02 first, and then the connected equipment.
Lets OSC 3 modulate the OSC 2 waveform.
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.
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FILTER ENVELOPE
AMP ENVELOPE
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E
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: a waveform that combines triangle and sawtooth waves (OSC
: reverse sawtooth wave (OSC 3 only),
: pulse wave 2 (square wave with wider pulse width),
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F G H
F G H
Indicator
] button to start/stop
Indicator
MIDI OUT
MIDI keyboard
MIDI OUT
MIDI keyboard
: sawtooth wave,
English
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I J
I J
Power cord
Power cord
MIDI IN
SE-02
MIDI IN
SE-02
: pulse
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