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Posted 5/21/2008 12:32:13 AM


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SonicCell: Expandable Synthesizer Module with Audio Interface

Superior Desktop Synthesis for the PC Generation

Features

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 SMFs 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.

  • 128-voice sound module with new soundset, featuring super-realistic acoustic instruments
  • USB audio interface functionality plus USB-memory host function
  • SMF and audio data playback capability via USB host function
  • SRX slot x 2
  • PC/Mac Editor and Cakewalk SONAR LE bundled

Superior Desktop Synthesis for the PC Generation

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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. And 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 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 WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files. It evens plays Standard MIDI Files!

Superior Desktop Synthesis for the PC Generation

 

SonicCell Workshop 01: Using SonicCell with a DAW
SonicCell’s not just a powerful synthesizer. It also acts as an audio-interface front end for a computer-based DAW (digital audio workstation) recording studio. This booklet gets you started, with explanations of SonicCell DAW concepts. It takes you through the downloading and installation of the necessary SonicCell drivers and Editor software, and also helps you get your computer set up for use with SonicCell.
SonicCell Workshop 02: Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface
This booklet lays out the nuts and bolts—and some of the many flexible options—for using SonicCell as a way to get audio into a DAW for recording. It includes both conceptual explanations and specific application instructions.
SonicCell Workshop 03: Using SonicCell with SONAR LE™
If you're a SONAR LE user (SONAR LE ships with SonicCell), read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up SONAR LE for use with SonicCell.

*SONAR LE™ is a trademark of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
SonicCell Workshop 04: Using SonicCell with SONAR™
If you're a SONAR user, read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up SONAR for use with SonicCell.

*SONAR™ is a trademark of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
SonicCell Workshop 05: Using SonicCell with Logic Pro™
If you're a Logic Pro user, read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Logic Pro for use with SonicCell.

*Apple™ and Logic Pro™ are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
SonicCell Workshop 06: Using SonicCell with GarageBand™
If you're a GarageBand user, read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up GarageBand for use with SonicCell.

*Apple™ and GarageBand™ are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
SonicCell Workshop 07: Using SonicCell with Ableton Live™
If you're a Live user, read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Live for use with SonicCell.

*Ableton Live™ is a trademark of Ableton. Ableton is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.
SonicCell Workshop 08: Using SonicCell with Digital Peformer™
If you're a Performer user, read the Using SonicCell with a DAW Workshop and Using SonicCell as an Audio Interface booklets, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Performer for use with SonicCell.
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I wonder wether it is possible to use the sonic cell editor software as a plug in when using Logic Express 7. I cannot upgrade to version 8 as my Mac does not match the hardware requirements but I do want to use the full possibilities of the Sonic Cell.
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It says Logic Version 7.2...certainly you can upgrade to 7.2 without going to 8.

http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=897

* The following host applications have been verified to work properly with the plug-in version SonicCell Editor.

VSTi version
- CAKEWALK SONAR LE (Windows)
- CAKEWALK SONAR 6.2 (Windows)
- Steinberg Cubase 4 (Windows/Macintosh)

Audio Units version
- Apple Logic Pro 7.2 (Macintosh)

* The following host applications have been reported to NOT work properly with the plug-in version SonicCell Editor.

- Steinberg Cubase SX3 (Windows/Macintosh)
- Mark of the Unicorn Digital Performer 4.6 (Macintosh)

* Though all of the host applications listed above performed properly in our testing, some of them may not work due to differences in inherent manufacturer design specifications and your operatinig environment. We cannot guarantee all the operations in these music applications.

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They talk about Logic Pro, I'm using Logic Express.
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1. Call Roland and ask them.

2. Buy it, try it.

If it doesn't work, return it.

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