ROLAND SBX-10 (01) PDF Document

If you suspect your ROLAND SBX-10 is causing interference with radio or TV reception, which can be confirmed by turning the unit on and off, you can try the following measures to correct it:

1. Disconnect other devices and their input/output cables one at a time. If the interference stops, it is caused by either the other device or its I/O cable. These devices usually require Roland designated shielded I/O cables.

If the interference persists, try one or more of the following measures:

• Turn the TV or radio antenna until the interference stops.

• Move the equipment to one side or the other of the TV or radio.

• Move the equipment farther away from the TV or radio.

• Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the TV or radio. (That is, make certain the equipment and the radio or television set are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)

• Consider installing a rooftop television antenna with coaxial cable lead-in between the antenna and TV.

The front panel of the ROLAND SBX-10 features the following controls and indicators:

1. Tempo Knob: Adjusts the tempo.

2. Display: Shows the current tempo or time base setting.

3. Mode Indicators: LEDs indicating the current operating mode (MANUAL, MIDI, T.B., INT, EXT. CLICK).

4. Mode Button: Selects the operating mode.

5. Play Button: Used in Internal mode for tempo programming and playback.

6. Program Button: Used in Internal mode for tempo programming.

7. Tap Button: Allows you to set the tempo by tapping.

8. Start/Stop Button: Starts and stops the sequencers and rhythm machines.

9. Time Base Switch 1: Sets the time base for TIME BASE OUT 1.

10. Time Base Switch 2: Sets the time base for TIME BASE OUT 2.

11. Click In Level Knob: Adjusts the input level for the CLICK IN jack.

12. Click Indicator: Flashes to show the tempo of the incoming click signal.

13. Metronome Level Knob: Adjusts the volume of the internal metronome.

14. Metronome Indicator: Flashes in time with the metronome.

The rear panel of the ROLAND SBX-10 features the following jacks and connectors:

• AC Adaptor Jack: For connecting the power supply.

• Power Switch: Turns the unit ON/OFF.

• MIDI In Connector: Receives MIDI data.

• MIDI Out Connector: Transmits MIDI data.

• DIN Sync In Connector: Receives DIN SYNC data.

• DIN Sync Out Connector: Transmits DIN SYNC data.

• Click In Switch: Selects between MIC or LINE level for the Click In Jack.

• Click In Jack: Input for an external click signal for tempo programming.

• Start/Stop Remote Jack: For connecting a footswitch (like the optional DP-2) to remotely control start/stop.

• Time Base In Jack: Input for a time base sync signal.

• Time Base Out Jack 1: Output for a time base sync signal.

• Time Base Out Jack 2: Output for a time base sync signal.

• Metronome Out Jack: Output for the internal metronome sound.

Please observe the following important notes when operating your ROLAND SBX-10:

• Please use the appropriate line voltage which is shown on the name plate.

• This unit may get hot while operating, but there is nothing to worry about.

• Avoid using the unit in extreme heat, humidity or where it may be affected by dust.

• Use mild detergent for cleaning. Do not use solvents such as thinner.

• Please avoid placing or dropping anything heavy on the power cable.

• Operating the unit near a neon or fluorescent lamp may cause noise interference. If so, change the angle of the SBX-10.

• If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the cord from the socket.

• Please do not pull the cord but the plug when unplugging.

• The unit may not operate properly if turned on immediately after turned off. If this happens, simply turn it off, then turn it on again in after about five seconds.

• Please do not disassemble the unit even if it breaks down.

The Roland SYNC Box SBX-10 has three main functions:

1. Master device: It can act as the master tempo source to which other rhythm machines and sequencers synchronize.

2. Converter: It can convert between different sync standards, enabling rhythm machines and sequencers that use different Sync Modes (MIDI, DIN SYNC, Time Base) to sync with each other.

3. Interface: It serves as an interface to enable rhythm machines and sequencers to synchronize to a multi-track recorder via a click track.

The ROLAND SBX-10 can cope with the following Sync Modes:

1. MIDI

2. DIN SYNC

3. Time Base 48, 96 and 120

Manual Mode allows you to change the tempo of the music while it is playing using the Tempo Knob or Tap Button. To use Manual Mode:

1. When the ROLAND SBX-10 is turned on, Manual mode is automatically selected. The MANUAL Mode Indicator will be lit.

2. If another mode is selected, push the Mode Button as many times as needed until the MANUAL indicator lights up.

3. The Display window shows the tempo set with the Tempo Knob.

4. To start playback, push the Start/Stop Button. The connected rhythm machines and sequencers will start playing at the tempo shown on the display. While playing, a dot appears on the display, and the Metronome Indicator flashes in time with the set tempo.

5. To stop playback, push the Start/Stop Button again.

You can adjust the volume of the internal metronome with the Metronome Level Knob.

There are two ways to set the tempo in Manual Mode on the ROLAND SBX-10:

1. Tempo Setting with the Tempo Knob:

Rotate the Tempo Knob to set the tempo you want, from 20 to 250 BPM. The Display will show the set tempo as you adjust the knob.

2. Tempo Setting with the Tap Button:

While the music is playing, tap the Tap Button in the tempo you like. The SBX-10 will read the tempo of your tapping and the display will show the new tempo. The music will now play at this new tempo. The tempo range that can be set by tapping is 20 to 250 BPM. Tapping slower than 20 will be ignored, and tapping quicker than 250 will be read as 250.

Yes, you can remotely start or stop the system using an optional pedal switch like the Roland DP-2. Connect the pedal switch to the Start/Stop Remote Jack on the rear panel of the ROLAND SBX-10. Pressing the pedal will have the same effect as pressing the Start/Stop Button on the front panel.

To program a tempo for each beat in Internal Mode by tapping, follow these steps:

1. Press the Play Button and the Program Button at the same time. The indicator of the Program Button will light up, showing that the ROLAND SBX-10 is ready for tempo programming.

2. Set both the Metronome Level Knob and the Click In Level Knob to the maximum.

3. To program the tempo for each beat, tap the Tap Button in the tempo you like. If you are using an external click sound, feed it into the Click In Jack instead of tapping. Do not connect anything to the Click In Jack if you are using the Tap Button.

4. Tempo can be set from 20 to 250 BPM. If you do not tap the Tap Button for more than 3 seconds, the SBX-10 will consider the tempo programming complete. If you resume tapping after this pause, it will be regarded as new tempo data, clearing the previous data.

5. When you have completed the tempo programming, push the Play Button twice. The INT indicator will light up, and the tempo is now stored.

This method is for programming music with a generally consistent tempo, with accelerando or ritardando sections. The entire memory of 1022 beats is used, so you must stop the music manually at the end.

1. Press the Play Button and the Program Button simultaneously. The Program Button indicator will light up.

2. Set the Metronome Knob and the Click In Level Knob to maximum.

3. By rotating the Tempo Knob, set the basic tempo for your music.

4. Hold the Program Button down for about 3 seconds. The Display window will flash to indicate it is programming the basic tempo into memory. When completed, the flashing stops.

5. Make sure the Program Button indicator is lit, then push the Start/Stop Button. The connected devices will start playing at the basic tempo you programmed. The Display shows a dot, and the Program Button indicator flashes.

6. As you listen to the music, change the tempo at desired points by tapping the Tap Button or feeding an external click sound. While doing this, the connected devices stop playing, and the Program Button indicator goes out.

7. The tempo of the last tap or click will be automatically programmed for the rest of the music. When tempo programming is complete, the Program Button lights up again.

8. To modify the tempo again (e.g., to return to the original tempo after a ritardando), repeat steps 5 and 6.

9. Push the Play Button twice to leave the tempo modifying mode. The INT indicator will light up.

To play your music using a tempo program stored in the ROLAND SBX-10’s internal memory:

1. Make sure that the INT indicator is lit. If it is not, push the Play Button as many times as needed until it lights up.

2. Push the Start/Stop Button. The connected rhythm machines and sequencers will now play the music in the programmed tempo. The Display will show a dot, and the Metronome indicator will flash.

3. If the tempo was programmed in real-time by tapping, the music will automatically stop at the end. If the tempo was programmed by modifying a basic tempo, you must push the Start/Stop Button at the end of the music to stop it.

When playback stops, the dot in the Display and the Metronome Indicator will go out.

To use the ROLAND SBX-10 to synchronize devices that use different sync formats (MIDI, DIN SYNC, TIME BASE), follow these general steps:

1. Connect the sync output of your chosen master device (e.g., MIDI OUT, DIN SYNC OUT, or TIME BASE OUT) to the corresponding input on the ROLAND SBX-10 (MIDI IN, DIN SYNC IN, or TIME BASE IN). Choose only one master device.

2. Connect the sync outputs of the ROLAND SBX-10 (MIDI OUT, DIN SYNC OUT, TIME BASE OUT) to the sync inputs of your slave devices.

3. Set the SBX-10 to the correct mode (MIDI, DIN Sync, or Time Base) to match the sync format of your master device. The specific procedure depends on the master device’s sync type.

4. Start the master device. All connected slave devices will start playing, synchronized to the master. A dot will appear in the SBX-10’s Display, and the Metronome Indicator will blink in the tempo of the master device.

5. When the master device stops playing, the other devices will also stop.

Note: When the master device is running, most operations on the SBX-10’s front panel are disabled.

When using a MIDI device as the master, turn the ROLAND SBX-10 to the MIDI mode by pushing the Mode Button as many times as necessary until the MIDI indicator lights up. Also, make sure that the Display shows “24”. When you start the master MIDI device, all connected slave devices (MIDI, DIN SYNC, or Time Base) will synchronize to it.

When the master device uses the DIN SYNC system (Time Base=24), set the ROLAND SBX-10 to the DIN SYNC mode by pressing the Mode Button until the T.B. indicator lights up and the Display shows “24”. When you start the master DIN SYNC device, all connected slave devices will synchronize to it.

Note:

• Keep the Time Base In Jack free (unconnected).

• The slave devices cannot receive the “Continue” command from the DIN SYNC master.

If your master device features a Time Base 48, 96, or 120 system, set the ROLAND SBX-10 to the Time Base mode by pushing the Mode Button until the T.B. indicator lights up. The Display should show the appropriate time base number: `48`, `96` or `120`, depending on the time base number of the master device. When you start the master device, all connected slave devices will synchronize to it.

To program a tempo map into the ROLAND SBX-10 while simultaneously recording its metronome output as a click track onto a multi-track recorder (MTR), follow these steps:

1. Connect the Metronome Out jack of the SBX-10 to a line input on your MTR.

2. Press the Play Button and the Program Button on the SBX-10 at the same time. The Program Button light will turn on, indicating it’s ready for tempo programming.

3. Set the multi-track recorder to recording mode for an empty track.

4. Set the Metronome Knob and the Click In Level Knob on the SBX-10 to their maximum positions.

5. Program the tempo by tapping the Tap Button in real time, beat by beat, for the duration of the music. As you tap, the SBX-10 generates a metronome sound which will be recorded onto the MTR. Aim for a recording level between “-3” and “0” dB on the VU meter of the recorder.

NOTE: Do not touch the Start/Stop Button during this process. Also, ensure the Click In Jack is kept free (unconnected).

6. If you stop tapping for more than 3 seconds, the SBX-10 assumes programming is complete. Resuming tapping will start a new tempo program, erasing the old one.

7. When you have finished programming the tempo for the entire piece of music, push the Play Button on the SBX-10. The EXT. CLICK indicator will light up.

8. Stop the multi-track recorder and rewind the tape to the beginning of the music.

Once you have a click track recorded on your multi-track recorder (MTR), you can sync your rhythm machines and sequencers to it:

1. Connect the line output of the MTR track containing the click signal to the Click In Jack on the ROLAND SBX-10.

2. Connect the sync outputs (MIDI OUT, DIN SYNC OUT, etc.) of the SBX-10 to your slave devices.

3. Make sure the EXT. CLICK indicator on the SBX-10 is lit.

4. Set the Click In Level Knob to the maximum.

5. Push the Start/Stop Button on the SBX-10. The Display will show a dot, indicating it is waiting for the click signal.

6. Start the multi-track recorder a little before the music begins.

7. When the first beat of the recorded click sound is fed into the SBX-10, the connected rhythm machines and sequencers will start playing in sync with the MTR.

8. When the music ends, the dot in the Display goes out.

You can program a tempo using an external click source (like a cowbell, an existing recording, etc.) instead of the Tap Button.

1. Feed the click sound into the Click In Jack. If you are using a microphone directly, set the Click In switch to the MIC position. If connecting an amplifier or multi-track recorder, set it to the LINE position.

2. Adjust the input level using the Click In Level Knob so that the Click Indicator blinks in time with the click sounds.

3. Once you have programmed the tempo using this click signal, you can create a click track and play it back in the same manner as described for programming with the Tap Button in MTR Mode.

The ROLAND SBX-10 has two TIME BASE OUT jacks, each with its own switch on the front panel (Time Base Switch 1 and Time Base Switch 2). These switches select the pulse rate for the corresponding output jack. You can select 48, 96, or 120 pulses per quarter note (PPQN). You should change the position of the switch to match the time base requirement of the device connected to that TIME BASE OUT jack.

If you have the ROLAND SBX-10 set up in a MIDI configuration that could cause MIDI signal oscillation (a MIDI loop), you can activate a function to ignore all incoming MIDI messages.

To activate “Ignore MIDI Messages” mode:

While holding the Mode Button down, press both the Start/Stop Button and the Tap Button at the same time. The indicators for the Mode Button, Play Button, and Program Button will all light up. This confirms that all MIDI messages are being ignored.

To leave “Ignore MIDI Messages” mode:

Push the Tap Button while holding the Play Button. The ROLAND SBX-10 will then return to the usual mode that receives MIDI messages.

Yes, the ROLAND SBX-10 features a battery backup system that retains the tempo data in memory even when the unit is turned off. This is supported by an internal battery designed to last more than 5 years, though its lifespan depends on how long ago the unit was manufactured. If the battery needs replacement, please have your local Roland dealer do the job.

Memory Capacity: Max. 1022

Playing Time (when the memory is full used, MM = 120): Approx. 8 minutes

Buttons and Switches:

Mode Button, Play Button, Program Button, Start/Stop Button, Tap Button, Time Base Out Switch 1 (48/96/120), Time Base Out Switch 2 (48/96/120), Click In Level Knob, Metronome Level Knob, Tempo Knob, Click In Switch (MIC/LINE), Power Switch

Display and Indicators:

Mode Indicators (x5), Metronome Indicator, Click Indicator, Display (7 segments, 3 figures)

Connectors:

• Click In Jack (Line: -20dBm/Mic: -54dBm, 10kΩ)

• Metronome Out Jack (1Vp-p Max)

• Time Base In Jack (0 to 5V)

• Time Base Out Jack 1 (5V)

• Time Base Out Jack 2 (5V)

• MIDI IN Connector

• MIDI OUT Connector

• DIN Sync In Connector

• DIN Sync Out Connector

• AC Adaptor Jack

• Start/Stop Remote Jack

Dimensions: 226(W) x 225(D) x 61(H) mm (8 7/8″ x 8 7/8″ x 2 3/8″)

Weight: 1.5 kg/3 lb 5 oz

Accessories:

MIDI/SYNC Cable, Connection Cord LP-25, AC Adaptor (9V, specific for SBX-10)

Legend:

O: Yes

x: No

Notes:

* Messages received from MIDI IN are directly transmitted to MIDI OUT.

** While in MIDI MODE, messages received from MIDI IN are transmitted to MIDI OUT.

Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY

Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO

Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY

Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO