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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Polyphony" data-content="The number of voices (notes) a device can produce simultaneously. Typically, a monophonic device can only play one note at a time. A Duophonic device can play two notes at a time. A polyphonic device can play two or more notes at a time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Polyphony - </span>
<span class="specification-value">128 voices</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Multitimbral" data-content="A synthesizing instrument that can play two or more timbres (also called sounds or patches) at the same time. A typical multitimbral tone generator can play, for example, the brass, piano, and violin parts all at once." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Multitimbral - </span>
<span class="specification-value">6 parts</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Oscillators" data-content="An electronic device which generates a periodic signal of a particular frequency, usually a sine wave, but sometimes a square wave or other waveform. In an analog synthesizer, oscillators typically produce regularly repeating fluctuations in voltage - that is, they oscillate. In digital synthesis, an oscillator more typically plays back a complex waveform by reading the numbers in a wavetable." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Oscillators - </span>
<span class="specification-value">4</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Waveforms" data-content="A signal, either sampled (digitally recorded) or periodic, being generated by an oscillator. Also, the graphical display of a sound pressure wave over time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Waveforms - </span>
<span class="specification-value">ROM</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Filters" data-content="A type of equalizing device for subtractively eliminating selected frequencies from the sound spectrum of a signal and perhaps, in the case of a resonant filter, increasing the level of other frequencies." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Filters - </span>
<span class="specification-value">12 dB Slope (2-pole), 24 dB (4-pole), Band Pass, Comb, High Pass, Low Pass</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="LFO" data-content="Low Frequency Oscillator. An oscillator especially devoted to applications below the audible frequency range, and typically used as a control source for modulating a sound to create vibrato, tremolo, trills, and so on." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">LFO - </span>
<span class="specification-value">2 LFO with Sample & Hold, Saw Up, Saw Down, Sine, Square, Triangle, Clocked, Delay, and Key Sync</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Memory" data-content="Storage capabilities for user programmed settings, patches, sequences, waveforms, and so on." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Memory - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Patches RAM: 256, Patches ROM: 896</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Controls" data-content="On-board rotary knobs, linear sliders, and push-buttons or switches that may be used to edit various parameters." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Controls - </span>
<span class="specification-value">MIDI In/Out, USB</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Songs" data-content="With respect to sequencers, Songs are arrangements of Patterns or Loops." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Songs - </span>
<span class="specification-value">4 Demo Songs</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Effects" data-content="Any form of audio signal processing that provides reverbs, delays, chorus, and other audio and spatial effects to sweeten, liven and animate audio as well as to create the sound of a space or environment." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Effects - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Multi-Effects, Chorus, Reverb, Input, Effects, Master Effects,</span>
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erson" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Naomi Bolton</a></span><span>Wed, 11/13/2019 - 12:30</span>
<div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Roland released their SonicCell desktop synthesis unit in 2007 with the intention of delivering the sound quality of a Roland hardware synth in a compact form. The SonicCell was aimed at computer-based musicians as well as live performers and came bundled with a PC/Mac Editor as well as Cakewalk SONAR LE.<br><br>
A Fantom X-class synth engine is used to power SonicCell and provide it with 128 voices of polyphony. It features the usual types of built-in sounds, but Roland also placed an extra focus on frequently used acoustic sounds. For those who need even more sounds, the SonicCell is also compatible with the SRX-series of expansion boards by Roland. SonicCell has two slots available for these boards. This makes the SonicCell pretty versatile as it is already able to function as an audio interface, sound module, as well as file player.<br><br>
One thing to note about the option to add the SRX expansion boards is that it takes up half of the space on the top panel of the SonicCell with everything else relegated to the right side of the unit. The result of this is that the display, which shows various bits of information according to your operations, is disappointingly small. Next to it on the top panel, you'll also see the USB Memory Access Indicator, as well as MIDI message indicator. Below these are the SMF/Audio Player buttons, Menu, and Exit buttons, as well as MIDI INST, Part View, USB AUDIO, EFFECTS, and INPUT buttons. Finally, there is a rather large Cursor/Value dial used to select parameters, edit values and it can also be pressed like a button to confirm values.<br><br>
On the rear panel, you'll find the USB computer connector, USB memory connector, Kensington security slot, power switch, DC In jack, as well as MIDI In/Out connectors. Furthermore, there are output jacks, a line jack, input source switch, L/Guitar/Mic combo input jack, and input level knob. The front panel only has the sampling rate switch and master volume dial. Overall, it's a very retro-looking design for the SonicCell.<br><br>
In terms of specifications, the SonicCell features 128MB of wave memory to deliver 896 patches, 32 rhythm sets, and 64 performances. An additional 256 patches, 32 rhythm, sets and 64 performances are reserved for user creations. If you are already familiar with the Roland Fantom range, then you'll know exactly what to expect from the SonicCell. The additional waveforms are a nice touch, but never that really pushes the hardware into must-have territory. It's very easy to integrate with a computer and live musicians will appreciate the fact that you can use all of its sounds for your keyboard while also retaining the ability to play backing music if needed. Overall, it's a solid bit of hardware but has nothing that stands out as truly innovative.</p>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/841" hreflang="en">Roland</a></div>
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<div class="field--item">2007</div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/788" hreflang="en">Desktop / Tabletop</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/791" hreflang="en">Acoustic / Realistic</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/797" hreflang="en">Above $1,000</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/soniccell/owners_manuals/" class="file-title">Roland Support SonicCell Owner's Manuals</a><span class="file-description">Roland Support SonicCell Owner's Manuals</span>
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<div class="field field--name-field-youtube-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Roland SonicCell Module - 80's sound</div>
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<div class="field field--name-field-youtube-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Roland SonicCell Synth Module Overview</div>
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