Roland EM-55 - Manual (Page 2)

Features
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Session Partner function
The EM-55 OR’s new Session Partner concept encom-
passes three functions: you can switch on/mute the
Arranger’s accompaniment parts; you can select from
among 8 phrase patterns to be played either in isola-
tion or together with the selected Music Style; or you
can use the eight Session Partner buttons DJ style: to
create remixes of existing phrases.
The Session Partner buttons can also be used for
muting and switching on individual tracks of the 16-
track Recorder, allowing you to be creative even with
your recorded music.
EZ Search & Music Assistant
The EZ Search function allows you to quickly locate
the desired Music Style or Tone.
The EM-55 OR also provides a Music Assistant func-
tion for direct access to 100 User Programs (registra-
tions).
Style Morphing and Orchestrator functions
Style Morphing allows you to “create” new Music
Styles (accompaniments) on the fly by replacing
selected accompaniment parts of one Style with the
parts from another Style.
The Orchestrator function, on the other hand, allows
you to simplify, add, or leave out accompaniment
parts of the selected Music Style. This intuitive way of
controlling the arrangements of your accompani-
ments is a wonderful assistant for creating just the
right atmosphere for the music you play.
Graphic display
Your EM-55 OR is equipped with a backlit display
that keeps you posted about the current status of
your instrument. Most functions are represented by
means of straightforward icons that provide massive
at-a-glance information without confusing you.
64 User Programs
User Programs are memories where you can save
your own panel settings. These include the currently
selected Style, Tone (sound), tempo, as well as a lot of
other parameters. At the press of a maximum of two
buttons, you can thus completely reconfigure your
instrument.
3651 Tones and 120 Drum Sets
The EM-55 OR comes with 3,603 western and 48
excellent oriental instrument sounds taken from
Roland’s acclaimed VA-series sound library. In most
instances, there will be several Tones to choose from
for the song you are about to play. In addition to 116
western Drum Sets, it also provides 4 oriental sets
that can be used for drumming on the keyboard or by
the Arranger.
The EM-55 OR’s sound source conforms to General
MIDI System Level 2 (GM2 for short) as well as
Roland’s GS Format.
64 Music Styles
The EM-55 OR contains 64 Music Styles (48 oriental
and 16 western) that will supply a perfect accompa-
niment for your solo playing. Each Music Style
includes several “Divisions” that allow you to vary the
accompaniment. Coupled with the Style Morphing
and Orchestrator functions, the total number of
accompaniment patterns adds up to far more than
64.
Three modes
For enhanced operation, the EM-55 OR provides an
M. Drums, Arranger, and a Piano mode. Pressing one
of these button will immediately reconfigure your
Oriental Interactive Keyboard.
Features
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