Roland SH-32 业主指南

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Development of the SH-32 has involved a variety of approaches to 
thoroughly analyze synthesizer sounds in order to realize the “fat, 
sharp, clear sound” that is characteristic of analog synths.

To quantify these sound characteristics, various measurements and 
blind tests using renowned vintage synths, analog modeling synths, 
and other gear were carried out. The findings of such research 
formed the basis for designing our new Wave Acceleration Sound 
Generator(*), which is capable of the complete realization of the 
sound variations and qualities of a synthesizer. This allows you to 
produce vintage synth sounds and a wide variety of other 
waveforms, all with this one instrument.

The SH-32 synthesizer offers not only the sounds being demanded 
on today’s music scene, but also provides the convenient operation 
that you get only with a digital unit.

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With the architecture of the SH-32’s sound generator, you get two 
oscillators, one filter, an amp, and two LFOs for each sound, all 
controlled with an analog synth-like interface. The great freedom in 
creating sounds presented by this synthesizer means that you are 
likely to truly enjoy the sound creation process.

Each of the seven groups of waveforms, SAW, SQUARE, PULSE, 
PWM, TRIANGLE/SINE, SPECTRUM and NOISE, which comprise 
the foundation for creating sounds, also contains a number of 
variation waveforms, each featuring a different character. With a 
total of 67 different oscillator waveforms at your fingertips, the SH-
32 makes it possible for you to create sounds unlike any others.

The SH-32 also includes four Rhythm Sets (two Preset and two User) 
that feature TR-909/808 and other drum waveforms. With 32 
oscillators, far surpassing previous analog modeling synths, and 
four-part multitimbral sound, you can create songs that combine 
synth parts and rhythm part, all with one machine.

What’s more, the SH-32 is also packed with a variety of useful 
features and functions for creating sounds, including a Suboscillator 
with subsonic mode (which makes it easy to add more to the low 
end), Oscillator Sync, a Ring Modulator, synchronization of the LFO 
to the tempo using the TAP button, and more. Whether it be the 
sounds of some of the most popular synthesizers, or sounds that 
were once very difficult to create using conventional analog and DSP 
synths, you can handle them all, since the sound creation potential 
you now have at your fingertips is enormous.

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The SH-32 is equipped with internal effects processors that help 
make this a complete synthesizer module. You can use effects from 
two systems: 35 individual Insertion Effects, including distortion, 
phaser, flanger, and other effects, and 10 different kinds of reverb 
and delay (loop effects), allowing you to create an even greater 
variety of sounds.

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The SH-32 includes an Arpeggiator function, which allows the user 
to program Styles. Styles can be input in steps or in real time. In 
Performance mode, you can have arpeggios using the synth sounds 
played along with rhythm patterns that use TR-909/808 and other 
drum waveforms.

In addition, you can easily play a variety of complex chords, like 
those used in Trance and Techno music, in parallel by using this 
feature in combination with the Chord Memory function, which 
allows you to perform prerecorded chords with the press of a single 
button.

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The SH-32 features an intuitive panel design that lets you 
concentrate on creating sounds. For example, knobs are used for the 
filter, and sliders for the envelope; in all cases, the most convenient 
control for the purpose is used.

In addition, the panel includes thirteen buttons that can be used for 
note-entry, much like a keyboard. Using the Preview function, you 
can check your sounds over a scale of notes, without having to 
connect a MIDI keyboard.

On top of this, the SH-32’s compact desktop design means you can 
always have it at hand, ready to use. Use it with PCs, workstations, 
keyboards, groove gear and other equipment to bring out the full 
potential of this synthesizer, regardless of the application.

fig.SH-32 block