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SonicCell
Expandable Synth Module with Audio Interface

A new core system for computer based production and live performance.

SonicCell puts the power and legendary sound quality of a Roland hardware synthesizer on your desktop. With its dual SRX expansion bay, built-in USB audio interface, and ability to play Standard MIDI Files and WAV/AIFF/MP3 files, SonicCell is a dream for computer-based musicians and live performers who seek a compact, integrated pro sound module and USB audio-interface solution.


 
   Roland SonicCell Leaflet (880KB)
 
Click here to visit to the SonicCell Special Website
 
   SonicCell StartUp Guide    SonicCell Owner's Manual
Superior Sound Module
Equipped with a state-of-the-art sound engine, SonicCell delivers the pristine sound quality of a dedicated Roland hardware synth. A remarkable new waveform set has been created for SonicCell, including a world-class collection of acoustic instruments, drums, and percussion that are expertly programmed to provide the ultimate in expression and realism. SonicCell’s internal sound bank can even be expanded and customized via its two internal SRX expansion bays. Choose from over a dozen of Roland’s famous SRX Expansion boards (sold separately) that cover a vast world of musical instruments and styles. Whether you’re driving SonicCell from a computer, another synthesizer, or a MIDI keyboard or guitar controller, you’ll enjoy unsurpassed sound quality, reliability, and flexibility.


 
Seamless Computer Connectivity
SonicCell is ideal for musicians who use a PC as the core of their writing, recording, and performing universe. More than a mere sound module, SonicCell is equipped with a built-in USB audio interface. Simply connect SonicCell directly to your computer’s USB port, and you can record and create music with no additional hardware required. You can even plug a microphone, guitar, or other instruments into SonicCell and record your live audio tracks directly into your computer. Since SonicCell can help minimize the burden on the computer’s processor, you’ll enjoy more efficient and stable performance. As an added bonus, a free copy of Cakewalk's Sonar LE recording software is included with every SonicCell sold, as is a plug-in style PC software editor, which makes sound designing and effects programming fast and friendly. SonicCell is the perfect all-in-one solution for synthesis and recording.


 
Ultra-Handy Backing Machine
In addition to its high-quality synthesis and audio-interface functions, SonicCell can be used as a virtual backing band. Simply create a playlist of your songs or backing tracks with the software Playback Editor (included free with SonicCell), and transfer the playlist to a commercially available USB memory stick. Insert the stick into SonicCell’s USB port, and it will become a stand-alone song player that you can play and control onstage or anywhere you perform. SonicCell can play back Standard MIDI files, WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files.
 
  • 128-voice sound module with new soundset, featuring super-realistic acoustic instruments

  • USB audio interface functionality plus USB-memory host function

  • Standard MIDI File and audio data playback capability via USB host function

  • SRX slot x 2

  • PC/Mac Editor and Cakewalk SONAR LE included

 
 
SonicCell Editor SonicCell Playlist Editor
 
SonicCell Song Information SonicCell Playlist Information
Export Playlist Screen shot
 
 
SonicCell Librarian SonicCell Connection Points


Photo Gallery Of All SonicCell Editor Screens

Specifications

Sound Generator Section
Parts
        16 parts

Maximum Polyphony
        128 voices

Wave Memory

        128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent)

Expansion Slots

        Expansion of waveforms and patchs for the internal sound generator SRX expansion boards: 2 slots

Preset Memory

        Patches: 896 + 256 (GM2)
        Rhythm Sets: 32 + 9 (GM2)
        Performances: 64

User Memory

        Patches: 256
        Rhythm Sets: 32
        Performances: 64

External Memory

        USB Memory

Effects

        Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 78 types
        Chorus: 3 types
        Reverb: 5 types
        Input Effect: 6 types
        Mastering Effect: 3 bands Compressor
 
Audio Interface Section
Number of Audio Input/Output Channels
        Input: 1 pair of stereo (MIC, GUITAR: Monaural/LINE: Stereo)
        Output: 1 pair of stereo

Signal Processing
        PC interface: 24 bits
        AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits

Sampling Frequency
        AD/DA Conversion: 44.1/48/96 kHz

Nominal Input Level
        Input jack (MIC/GUITAR/LINE (L) )
        Mic: -50 -- -30 dBu
        Guitar: -30 -- -10 dBu
        Line: -30 -- -10 dBu

        Input jack (LINE (R) )
        Line: -30 -- -10 dBu

Nominal Output Level
        Output jacks: -10 dBu
 
Standard MIDI File/Audio File Player Section
File Format
        Standard MIDI File: Format 0 or 1
        Audio File: WAV, AIFF, MP3
 
Other
Display
        128 x 64 dots organic EL graphic display

Connectors
        Output jacks (L/MONO, R)
        Headphone jack
        Input jacks (MIC/GUITAR/LINE(L), LINE(R))
        MIC: 1/4 inch phone type or XLR type (phantom power)
        GUITAR: 1/4 inch phones type (always Hi-Z)
        LINE (L): 1/4 inch phone type
        LINE (R) (1/4 inch phone type))
        MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
        USB Connectors
        : COMPUTER (supports USB MIDI and USB Audio; Hi-Speed USB port required)
        : MEMORY (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory)

Power Supply
        DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)

Current Draw
        800 mA

Accessories
        Startup Guide
        Manual
        CD-ROM (Sound Editor, Librarian, Playlist Editor, USB Driver)
        CD-ROM (SONAR LE)
        Wrench
        AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
        Power Cord
        USB Cable
 
Options
        Wave Expansion Board: SRX Series
        USB Memory: M-UF128
        SonicCell stand and PDS-10 bracket: BKT-S
        Pad Stand: PDS-10
 
Size and Weight ( Dimensions )
Width
        294 mm
        11-5/8 inches
Depth
        175 mm
        6-15/16 inches
Height
        55 mm
        2-3/16 inches
Weight
        1.2 kg
        2 lbs. 11 oz.
        excluding AC Adaptor
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.
 

Win XP

Win Vista

System Requirements
Windows Microsoft Windows XP & Vista, Pentium/Celeron 1.4GHz or higher, 512 MB RAM or more, 160 MB or more of free hard disk space, a USB connector Rev 2 or higher, CD-ROM Drive
* This does not work with the 64-bit Edition of Windows
* Intel chipset is recommended.
* SonicCell may not perform to its full specs when used with an added USB 2.0 interface card.

Macintosh MacOS 10.4.3 or later, PowerPC G4 1GHz or higher 512 MB RAM or more, 160 MB or more of free hard disk space, on-board USB2 port, CD-ROM Drive.

[Notes]
* Although Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the SonicCell Applications, Roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the SonicCell Applications based solely on the fact that it meets the above requirements. This is because there are too many other variables that may influence the processing environment, including differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved.

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