Dave Bryce Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 ROLAND UNVEILS SBX-1 SYNC BOX Universal Communication Hub for MIDI Instruments, Computers, and Vintage Synths and Drum Machines Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2014 Roland is proud to announce the SBX-1 Sync Box, a universal synchronization hub for electronic musical instruments and computers. Equipped with USB-MIDI, standard MIDI, and DIN sync ports, the compact SBX‑1 provides a convenient way for music creators to use modern production tools and legacy analog devices together at one time. Going far beyond simple synchronization, the SBX-1 also provides hands-on control of timing and groove, and includes CV/Gate outputs for triggering old-school instruments such as the SH-101, TB-303, and TR-808. With support for a vast array of past and present devices, the SBX-1 lets computers and electronic instruments from different eras seamlessly communicate and synchronize with each other. Users can easily add analog and modular synthesizers to a computer-based production environment, or design totally new and innovative live-performance setups combining Roland AIRA gear like the TR-8, TB-3, and SYSTEM-1 with vintage rhythm boxes and synths. The SBX-1 provides USB, DIN Sync, and MIDI I/O, and any connected device can be the master clock source. The SBX-1 itself can also be the timing master, allowing control of external devices with a rock-steady modern clock. Tempo and Fine knobs plus a Tap button offer deep control of the overall groove, letting users freely adjust timing to sync up with DJs or other performers in a band. Also included in the SBX-1 is a Shuffle function for adding variable swing to patterns generated by external sequencers and rhythm machines. This is extremely useful for working with instruments like the vintage TR-808 and TB-303, which are not equipped with onboard shuffle capability. Users can choose between 16th-note and 8th-note swing, and are able to correct timing errors on the fly with the quick-access Sync button. With its four CV/Gate output jacks, the SBX-1 also provides the ability to control analog and modular synths with MIDI data from an external device or computer. Incoming MIDI notes and CC messages are converted and output as CV/Gate information, opening up a world of creative possibilities for fans of classic electronic instruments. In addition to external data conversion, the SBX-1 can internally generate gate trigger signals from quarter notes to 32nd notes, including triplets and dotted 8th notes. The SBX-1 is capable of generating LFO signals that are synced to either the internal clock or an external source. Users are able to register up to five types of LFO settings and output them as CV signals simultaneously from three channels. The CV/Gate section on the SBX-1 also features an Aux jack that has been specially optimized for the TR-8 Rhythm Performer. This dramatically speeds up performance workflow, allowing users to check values on the SBX-1s display as they set up a TR-8 tone for gate triggering. I'll bet they sell a few of these... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Looks like it combines a few tings from my modular. Wonder how well the shuffle function will work? Wish it had more CV outputs. This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Sweetwater lists it at $499. This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Coda Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Looks like it combines a few tings from my modular. Wonder how well the shuffle function will work? Wish it had more CV outputs. Even it´s only a derivate from former Roland SBX-80/SBX-10 and Roland MPU-101, that toy is a good idea for people having some old gear in use up today. I still own a good condition MPU-101, but the SBX-1 is interesting for me too. I miss a 5v trig-out w/ programmable note values, also dotted, though. Would be great to trigger arpeggiators in Oberheim OB-8 and XK or similar gear waiting for clock pulses, some step sequencers p.ex.. The old SBX boxes provided that. A.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Fuck yes! Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Also included in the SBX-1 is a Shuffle function for adding variable swing to patterns generated by external sequencers and rhythm machines. This is extremely useful for working with instruments like the vintage TR-808 and TB-303, which are not equipped with onboard shuffle capability. Users can choose between 16th-note and 8th-note swing, and are able to correct timing errors on the fly with the quick-access Sync button. that's dope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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