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The '''Roland CM''' series is a line of sound modules intended to be used with computers. Each | The '''Roland CM''' series is a line of sound modules intended to be used with computers. Each module in the series is essentially a variant of one or two other modules from a different Roland series, but in a uniform plain box design with no panel controls or display. | ||
== Roland CM-32L == | == Roland CM-32L == | ||
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The '''Roland CM-32L''' is a variant of the [[Roland MT-32]] LA synthesis multitimbral sound module, adding sound effects (presumably for use in games). | The '''Roland CM-32L''' is a variant of the [[Roland MT-32]] LA synthesis multitimbral sound module, adding sound effects (presumably for use in games). | ||
== Roland CM-32P == | == Roland CM-32P == | ||
The '''Roland CM-32P''' is a variant of the [[Roland U-110]] PCM synthesis sound module. | {{Photo wanted|right}} | ||
The '''Roland CM-32P''' is a variant of the [[Roland U-110]] PCM synthesis sound module, marketed as a companion device for the MT-32 and CM-32L. The CM-32P includes stereo audio input jacks on the rear, intended to allow for the output of the two devices to be mixed. It is expandable with a PCM card slot, using the same 'SN-U' series ROM cards as the U-110. | |||
== Roland CM-64 == | == Roland CM-64 == | ||
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The '''Roland CM-64''' combines a CM-32L and CM-32P into one box, on separate boards. The two synths are active simultaneously, listening on different MIDI channels. | The '''Roland CM-64''' combines a CM-32L and CM-32P into one box, on separate boards. The two synths are active simultaneously, listening on different MIDI channels. | ||
== Roland CM-300 == | == Roland CM-300 == | ||
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The '''Roland CM-300''' is a variant of the original [[Roland SC-55]] GS sound module. | The '''Roland CM-300''' is a variant of the original [[Roland SC-55]] GS sound module. | ||
== Roland CM-500 == | == Roland CM-500 == | ||
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The '''Roland CM-500''' combines a GS sound source (presumably similar to the CM-300) and CM-32L into one box. It has a switch that allows switching between several modes, among others a GS-only mode and a CM-64 emulation mode (the GS sound source emulates the CM-32P).<ref>Roland CM-500 Owner's Manual, page 9.</ref> It does not have a PCM card slot. The GS sound source includes the CM-64 bank,<ref>Roland CM-500 Owner's Manual, pages 31 and 32.</ref> like the SC-55, even though the CM-500 also has a real LA sound source in it. | The '''Roland CM-500''' combines a GS sound source (presumably similar to the CM-300) and CM-32L into one box. It has a switch that allows switching between several modes, among others a GS-only mode and a CM-64 emulation mode (the GS sound source emulates the CM-32P).<ref>Roland CM-500 Owner's Manual, page 9.</ref> It does not have a PCM card slot. The GS sound source includes the CM-64 bank,<ref>Roland CM-500 Owner's Manual, pages 31 and 32.</ref> like the SC-55, even though the CM-500 also has a real LA sound source in it. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:25, 26 November 2024
The Roland CM series is a line of sound modules intended to be used with computers. Each module in the series is essentially a variant of one or two other modules from a different Roland series, but in a uniform plain box design with no panel controls or display.
Roland CM-32L
The Roland CM-32L is a variant of the Roland MT-32 LA synthesis multitimbral sound module, adding sound effects (presumably for use in games).
Roland CM-32P
The Roland CM-32P is a variant of the Roland U-110 PCM synthesis sound module, marketed as a companion device for the MT-32 and CM-32L. The CM-32P includes stereo audio input jacks on the rear, intended to allow for the output of the two devices to be mixed. It is expandable with a PCM card slot, using the same 'SN-U' series ROM cards as the U-110.
Roland CM-64
The Roland CM-64 combines a CM-32L and CM-32P into one box, on separate boards. The two synths are active simultaneously, listening on different MIDI channels.
Roland CM-300
The Roland CM-300 is a variant of the original Roland SC-55 GS sound module.
Roland CM-500
The Roland CM-500 combines a GS sound source (presumably similar to the CM-300) and CM-32L into one box. It has a switch that allows switching between several modes, among others a GS-only mode and a CM-64 emulation mode (the GS sound source emulates the CM-32P).[1] It does not have a PCM card slot. The GS sound source includes the CM-64 bank,[2] like the SC-55, even though the CM-500 also has a real LA sound source in it.