Roland Sonic Cell
By Dan on Dec 27, 2009 with Comments 0
Roland’s Sonic Cell is definitely a dream come true for live performers and computer based musicians who always seek a compact integrated pro sound module and USB audio-interface solution. Sonic Cell has an SRX expansion bay, a built-in USB audio interface, and supports all types of sound formats such as SMFs, WAV/AIFF/MP3. With all these exclusive features, it is surely a legendary synthesizer in the entire arena of synths.
Sonic Cell has a state-of-the-art sound engine, which delivers the impeccable sound of a dedicated Roland hardware synthesizer. To provide the ultimate realism, sonic cell is equipped with a world-class collection of acoustic instruments, drums and percussion. Moreover, you can also customize Sonic Cell’s internal sound bank through its two internal SRX Expansion bays.
[...Get More Opinions...] Sonic Cell has seamless computer connectivity, which is ideal for musicians who use a computer for sound recording and writing. Sonic Cell is more than a mere sound module. With its built-in USB port you can create and record an all new set of music without any additional hardware. You can directly add your live audio tracks simply by plugging a microphone, guitar and other instruments. With Roland Keyboards Sonic Cell you also get a plug-in style PC software editor that makes sound designing and programming an easy task. It is a utopian solution for synthesis and recording.
This is not all; you can also create a play list of your own songs with the Playback editor and can easily transfer the play list to the USB memory stick. This feature of Sonic Cell helps to play a song that you can control onstage, or at any other place you are performing. Also, the samples that are already in Sonic Cell are also masterpieces and have a realistic piano tune. It has substantial amounts of diverse sounds, which will make your audience go gaga for your stage show or live performance. Sonic Cell has a maximum polyphony of 128 voices and it is filled with multiple effects such as 3 types of chorus, 5 types of reverb, 6 types of input effects and a mastering effect of 3 bands Compressor.
According to its features, Sonic Cell also scores high in terms of looks. It has a classy touch of black and silver, which will tempt any musician to buy it at first glance.
What’s good about Roland’s Sonic Cell: One eye-catching aspect of Sonic Cell is you can do whatever you want on this masterpiece. You can make your own music, play list and so on. It is also a very useful media player.
What’s not in Roland’s Sonic Cell: Considering all its super features, Roland’s Sonic Cell has left little room for its critics, but could had been a perfect package if it had a good analog synthesis. There is still room for improvement, which once covered, will make it a perfect synth in the minds of musicians of each and every genre.
Bottom line: True to its name, Roland’s SuperSonic is a legend in itself and has all the features that musicians will vie for.
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