Roland SE-02 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

English

Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for
immediate reference.

Introduction

The SE-02 is a fully-analog three-VCO synthesizer module.
In spite of its compact body, it’s a full-fledged analog synthesizer that lets you experience the enjoyment of
designing your own sounds.

Using the SE-02 in conjunction with the DK-01 Boutique Dock (sold separately)

For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the DK-01’s Owner’s Manual.

Using the SE-02 in conjunction with the K-25m Keyboard Unit (sold separately)

For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the K-25m’s Owner’s Manual.

* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the

unit carefully; do not drop it.

Playing the SE-02 via MIDI or USB

You can also play the SE-02 via MIDI or USB. For details, refer to “Connecting Your Equipment.”

Connecting Your Equipment

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before

making any connections.

A B C D E F G H I J

A DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration)

faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.
The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC
outlet.

Indicator

B [POWER] switch

This turns the power on/off.

C Micro USB (O) port

Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable (A-microB) to connect
this port to your computer.
You must install the USB driver when connecting the SE-02 to your computer. Download the USB driver from
the Roland website. For details, refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download.

&

https://www.roland.com/support/

* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit

data.

D MIDI connectors

Outputs note messages and control changes.

OUT

You can play the SE-02 by connecting a MIDI device via a

IN

commercially available MIDI cable.

E TRIGGER jacks *1

Outputs a trigger signal at the playback timing of each step of the step sequencer.

OUT

If this is connected to a rhythm machine etc. that’s equipped with a trigger out jack, and the Sync
setting (setup parameter) of the step sequencer/song mode is set to “trg,” trigger signals from

IN

the external device will advance the steps of the SE-02’s step sequencer.
&Refer to “Setup parameter settings (SETUP).”

MIDI keyboard

F INPUT jacks *1

Inputs a pitch from an external device. This jack supports OCT/V (Hz/V is not supported).

CV

Inputs note-on/off from an external device.

GATE

Controls the filter cutoff frequency from an external device.

VCF CV

*1 Use a mini-plug (mono) cable to make these connections. The connections won’t work correctly if a

stereo mini-plug cable is used.

G EXT INPUT jack

This is an audio input jack. You can use this to apply filter or delay to the audio from a connected device.

H OUTPUT jack

Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers.

I PHONES jack

Connect headphones here.

J [VOLUME] knob

Adjusts the volume.

Turning On/Off the Power

* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,

you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction.

When powering up

When powering down

Turn on the power in the order of the SE-02 first, and then the connected equipment.

Turn off the connected equipment first, and then the SE-02.

Power cord

MIDI INMIDI OUT

SE-02

Panel Descriptions

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

OSC 1

OSC 2

OSC 3

1 Common section

Controller Explanation

[VALUE] knob

Tempo LED

Mode select switch

Function select
buttons

[1]–[16] buttons

Display

[MANUAL] button

Edits a value. Press this knob to access the Write operation.

Blinks in synchronization with the sequencer’s tempo.

Switches between patch mode, step sequencer mode, and song mode.

Select or specify functions. The available functions differ depending on the mode.

Use these buttons to recall patches, patterns, or songs, or to edit settings.

Shows the value of a setting.

Makes the sound reflect the current settings of the knobs and switches. In step
sequencer mode or song mode, this operates as the [
the pattern or song.

2 CONTROL section

Here you can adjust performance effects.

Controller Explanation

Adjusts the time of the glide effect (which creates a smooth transition between two

[GLIDE] knob

[TYPE] switch

[WHL MIX] knob

pitches. As you turn the knob toward the right, the transition to the next note takes
a longer time.

Selects the curve of the glide effect.

LIN: Linear change, EXP: Exponential (natural) change, OFF: Glide effect is off

When using XM (cross modulation) or the LFO to apply modulation, this adjusts the
mix ratio between XM and LFO.
If you connect a MIDI keyboard to the SE-02 and operate the modulation wheel,
modulation is applied according to the setting of the [WHL MIX] knob.

3 OSCILLATORS section

Here you can select the waveform that determines the character of the sound, and specify its pitch. The SE-02
has three oscillators (OSC 1–3).

Controller Explanation

Switches the pitch of each oscillator (OSC 1–3) in octave units. Choose from five

[RANGE] knob

[TUNE] knob

[FINE] knob

[WAVEFORM] knob

[SYNC] switch

[ENV1] knob

[KYBD] switch

[XMOD TO MW]
switch

octaves in the range 2’–32’.
If this is set to “LO,” the oscillator generates an ultra-low pitch. You can use this to
apply modulation or for some other purpose.

This is the master tune setting that is common to OSC 1–3.

* The master tune setting is not stored in patches.

This knob is provided for OSC 2 and 3. It adjusts the tuning of those oscillators as a
difference relative to OSC 1.
You can make the sound richer by slightly detuning the pitch of oscillators, or you
can create a chord by detuning oscillators to a specific musical interval.

Selects the waveform of each oscillator. The selected waveform determines the tonal
character of each oscillator.

: triangle wave, : a waveform that combines triangle and sawtooth waves (OSC
1 and 2 only),
wave 1 (square wave), : pulse wave 2 (square wave with wider pulse width),

: pulse wave 3 (square wave with narrower pulse width)

Turns oscillator sync on/off.
If oscillator sync is on, OSC 2 is forcibly returned to the beginning of its cycle in
synchronization with the cycle of OSC 1, generating a complex waveform.

Uses the filter envelope to apply modulation to OSC 2. Turning the knob in the
negative direction inverts the polarity of the envelope.

Specifies whether OSC 3 is controlled by the keyboard. If this is off, control from the
keyboard is disconnected, and OSC 3 operates as an independent oscillator.

Selects the modulator that is assigned to the [WHL MIX] knob’s XM (cross modula­tion).

A: [O2-FILTER] knob, B: [O3-O2] knob, C: [O3-PW1,2] knob

: reverse sawtooth wave (OSC 3 only), : sawtooth wave, : pulse

4 XMOD section

Here you can specify how cross modulation (frequency modulation) is applied.

Controller Explanation

[O2-FILTER] knob

[O3-O2] knob

[O3-PW1,2] knob

Lets OSC 2 modulate the filter cutoff frequency.

Lets OSC 3 modulate the OSC 2 waveform.

Lets OSC 3 modulate the pulse width of OSC 1 and 2.

* I f a waveform other than pulse wave is selected, modulation is not applied.

FILTER ENVELOPE

AMP ENVELOPE

1

] button to start/stop

5 MIXER section

Here you can adjust the volume of OSC 1–3 and noise.

Controller Explanation

[OSC 1]–[OSC 3] knob

[FEEDBACK] knob

[NOISE] knob

Adjust the output level of each oscillator.

Adjusts the amount of the SE-02’s output (except for DELAY) that is returned to the
input of the FILTER.

Adjusts the volume of noise (white noise).

6 FILTER/ENVELOPES section

These settings determine the brightness and thickness of the sound. Here you can also specify the time­varying change (filter envelope) for the filter and the time-varying change (amp envelope) for the volume.

Controller Explanation

[CUTOFF] knob

[EMPHASIS] knob

KEY TRACK [1/3],
[2/3] switches

[CONTOUR] knob

[MTRIG] switch

[NORM/INVERT]
switch

FILTER ENVELOPE

[ATTACK] knob

[DECAY] knob

[SUSTAIN] knob

AMP ENVELOPE

[ATTACK] knob

[DECAY] knob

[SUSTAIN] knob

Gate LED

[REL] switch

[LFO/GATE] switch

Adjusts the filter cutoff frequency.

Boosts the region near the filter cutoff frequency. Higher values produce greater
boost, creating a distinctively “synthesizer-like” character.

Specify how the filter cutoff frequency changes in response to the pitch that is
played on the keyboard.

[1/3]: The filter cutoff frequency changes by 1/3 of the pitch change.
[2/3]: The filter cutoff frequency changes by 2/3 of the pitch change.

If both switches are on, the filter cutoff frequency changes by the same amount as
the change in keyboard pitch.

Adjusts the depth of change produced by the specified envelope settings.

If this is on, the filter envelope restarts each time you press a key.

Specifies the polarity of the envelope that is controlled by the [CONTOUR] knob. If
this is set to “INVERT,” the polarity is inverted.

Specifies the time (attack time) from when the
key is pressed until the cutoff frequency reaches
the maximum level.

Specifies the time (decay time) from when the
cutoff frequency reaches the maximum level
until it decreases to the sustain level.

Specifies the level (sustain level) that is held
after the attack time and decay time have
elapsed until the key is released.

Specifies the time (attack time) from when the key is pressed until the volume
reaches the maximum level.

Specifies the time (decay time) from when the volume reaches the maximum level
until it decreases to the sustain level.

Specifies the volume (sustain level) that is held after the attack time and decay time
have elapsed until the key is released.

Lit while a note is sounding.

Specifies whether the setting of the amp envelope [DECAY] knob is applied to the
release time (the time from when the key is released until the volume decays to
zero).

1, 2: Applied to both the filter and amp envelope.

2: Applied only to the amp envelope.

Specifies the signal that controls the amp envelope.

LFO: The LFO controls the amp envelope.

GATE: The Note or Gate controls the amp envelope.

7 LFO section

Here you can create cyclic change (modulation) in the sound by applying vibrato (pitch modulation) or
tremolo (volume modulation).

Controller Explanation

[RATE] knob

[WAVE] knob

[OSC] knob

[FILTER] knob

[MWHL] switch

[MODE] switch

[SYNC] switch

Adjusts the LFO frequency.

Selects the LFO waveforms.

: Sample and Hold, : Sine wave, : Triangle wave, : Sawtooth wave,
: Reverse sawtooth wave, : Square wave 1, : Square wave 2,

: Square wave 3, : Random wave

Adjusts the depth to which the LFO affects the oscillator.

Adjusts the depth to which the LFO affects the filter.

Selects the modulator that is assigned to the LFO of the [WHL MIX] knob, and
specifies the depth of the effect.

F: The effect is applied strongly. H: The effect is applied weakly. OFF: No effect is
applied.

Specifies the LFO’s operating mode.

1X: The LFO applies only once. KEY: The LFO starts at note-on. FREE: The LFO applies
always.

Selects whether LFO and DELAY are synchronized with MIDI clock.

* If you want to synchronize via MIDI clock, set the SEQ SETUP parameter “Sync”

to MIDI IN (Nid) or USB MIDI (USb).

Ø: Not synchronized.

L: Only the LFO is synchronized to MIDI clock.

D: Only the DELAY is synchronized to MIDI clock.

LD: Both LFO and DELAY are synchronized to MIDI clock.

8 DELAY section

Adjusts the depth of delay.

Controller Explanation

[TIME] knob

[REGEN] knob

[AMOUNT] knob

Adjusts the delay time.

Specifies the number of times that the delay is repeated.

Adjusts the volume of the delay sound. With the “DRY” setting, only the undelayed
sound is output from OUTPUT.

Using Patch Mode

Set the mode select switch to “PATCH.”

1.

* To save the edited settings, perform the Patch Write operation.

Selecting a Patch

What are patches and banks?

You can recall 384 preset patches (128
patches x banks A–C) and 128 user patches
(128 patches x the USER bank).

Make the [COMP] button and [PLAY] button go dark.

1.

Press one of the [A]–[C] or [USER] buttons to select a bank.

2.

Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to enter a number (1–128), or use the [VALUE] knob to select a number.

3.

The display shows the patch number.

Playing the Sound of the Current Knob/Switch Settings (MANUAL)

Press the [MANUAL] button.

1.

The SE-02 is in manual mode; the sound reflects the current settings of the knobs and switches.
The display indicates “---.”

To return to patch selection, press one of the [A]–[C] or [USER] buttons.

2.

Comparing Patches (COMP)

Here’s how to compare the currently-edited patch with a saved patch.

* This function can not be used in manual mode.

Press the [COMP] button.

1.

Each time you press the button, you switch between the saved patch (button lit) and the
currently-edited patch (button unlit).
If there are any differences between the currently-edited patch and the saved patch, a dot
appears in the display, and the entire content shown in the display blinks.

Using the Buttons As a Keyboard (PLAY)

You can use the [5]–[16] buttons as a one-octave keyboard to play the sound.

Press the [PLAY] button.

1.

The [5]–[16] buttons are lit.

Press the [5]–[16] buttons to play.

2.

Shifting the Pitch Range in One-Octave Units (OCT+, OCT–)

You can shift the pitch in one-octave units in a range of ±3 octaves.

Press the [OCT+] button or [OCT–] button.

1.

At one octave, the button is lit; at two octaves, the button blinks slowly; at three octaves, the button blinks
rapidly.

• Simultaneously pressing the [OCT+] button and [OCT-] button resets the value to 0.

Transposing the Pitch (TRANSPOSE)

You can transpose the pitch in semitone units in a range of ±1 octaves.

Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the [OCT+] button or [OCT–] button.

1.

The display indicates the transpose value.

• You can also change this value by holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button and turning the [VALUE] knob.

• Holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button and simultaneously pressing the [OCT+] button and [OCT-] button
resets the value to 0.

Press the [TRANSPOSE] button to turn transpose on/off.

2.

Setup Parameter Settings (PATCH SETUP)

Press the [COMP] button and [PLAY] button to make them light.

1.

* If you decide to cancel, press the [COMP] button and [PLAY] button once again to make them go dark.

Use the [1]–[6] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [VALUE] knob to edit the parameter’s value.

2.

The display indicates the value.

Button Parameter Value

Pitch bend range (semitone units) 0–24

[1]

Depth by which modulation wheel controls CC 0–127

[2]

Depth by which aftertouch controls the LFO that affects the oscillators 0–127

[3]

Depth by which aftertouch controls the cutoff frequency 0–127

[4]

Depth of the [CONTOUR] knob’s effect 0–127

[5]

Patch volume 0–127

[6]

To save the edited settings, perform the Patch Write operation.

3.

Saving a Patch (Patch Write)

If you’ve edited the settings, your edits are lost when you turn off the power or select another patch. If you
want to keep the changes that you made, use the Write operation to write them to a user patch.

Press the [VALUE] knob to access Write mode.

1.

The current patch number blinks.

Select the writing-destination user patch.

2.

The display indicates the selected patch number.

Press the [VALUE] knob.

3.

A confirmation message appears in the display.

* If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

To save the settings, press the [VALUE] knob.

4.

When the settings are saved, the writing-destination patch is selected.

Bank Enter a number (numeric keys)

C C# D D# E# F F# G G# A A# B

Dot

Using Step Sequencer Mode

For the U.K.

Set the mode select switch to “SEQ.”

1.

* To save the edited settings, perform the Pattern Write operation.

What is a step sequencer?

The step sequencer lets you input a note at each of up to 16 steps, and play back the notes as a loop. You can
change the number of steps between 1 and 16. Up to 128 patterns can be stored.

Step button [1]–[16]

In step sequencer mode, the [1]–[16] buttons are called “step buttons.”

Selecting/Playing Patterns

Make the function select buttons ([NOTE]–[PERFORM]) all go dark.

1.

Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to enter a pattern number (1–128), or use the [VALUE] knob to select a pattern

2.

number.

The display shows the pattern number.

Press the [ ] button to play the pattern.

3.

Each time you press the button, the pattern plays or stops. You can also select the next pattern while a
pattern is playing. When the current pattern finishes playing, the next pattern starts playing.

Entering Notes (NOTE)

Press the [NOTE] button to make it light.

1.

While holding down the step button at which you want to enter a note, use the [VALUE] knob to select the

2.

note number.

The display shows the note number.

• You can also select note numbers by holding down the step number and playing a key.

• If you want to enter the same note number at multiple steps, press the step buttons at which you want to
enter the note; then hold down the [NOTE] button and turn the [VALUE] knob.

• A lit step button indicates note-on, and an unlit step button indicates note-off.

Entering Gates (GATE)

Press the [GATE] button to make it light.

1.

While holding down the step button at which you want to enter a gate, use the [VALUE] knob to select the

2.

gate (10–100).

The display indicates the value.

• If you want to enter the same gate at all steps, press the step buttons at which you want to enter the gate;
then hold down the [GATE] button and turn the [VALUE] knob.

Glide Settings (GLIDE)

Press the [GLIDE] button to make it light.

1.

Press the step buttons for which you want to apply a glide effect, making them light.

2.

The pitch changes smoothly from each lit step to the next step.

(Example) When glide is applied to steps 2–5, 7–8, and 11–16

Glide Glide Glide

Entering Synth Parameter Values (PRM)

–

The values of synth parameters that you change using the knobs and switches (sections
stored in each step.

* Only one parameter value is saved in each step.

Press the [PRM] button to make it light.

1.

While holding down the step button at which you want to enter a parameter value, operate the knob or

2.

switch.

The display indicates the synth parameter value.

• If you press a step button while holding down the [PRM] button, the parameter values of the button you
pressed are erased.

• If you want to erase all of the parameter values, hold down the [PRM] button and turn the [VALUE] knob. The
display indicates “

• A lit step button indicates PRM on, and an unlit step button indicates PRM off.

,” and all values are erased.

OFF

Performance Settings (PERFORM)

Press the [PERFORM] button to make it light.

1.

Press a step button to select a performance setting.

2.

If you pressed step button [8] or [14]–[16], use the [VALUE] knob to specify the value.

3.

Button Parameter Value Explanation

SCALE

[1]–[6]

SHUFFLE -50–50 Adjusts the timing of the notes for even-numbered steps.

[8]

DIRECTION

[9]–[12]

FIRST STEP

[14]

LAST STEP Specifies the step that is played last.

[15]

TEMPO 40–300

[16]

Specifies the note length (scale) of one step.
1/16 (Sixteenth note), 1/8 (Eighth note), 1/4 (Quarter note),
1/16T (Sixteenth-note triplet), 1/8T (Eighth-note triplet),
1/4T (Quarter-note triplet)

Specifies how the step sequencer plays.

Play forward from the first step.

0

Play backward from the last step.

1

Play forward from the first step, and then play backward from the last

,

step.

RND Play steps randomly.

Specifies the step that is played first.

1–16

Specifies the pattern’s playback tempo when Sync (setup parameter)
is set to “Int.”

2 8

) can be

Setup Parameter Settings (SEQ SETUP)

Press the [NOTE] button and [GATE] button to make them light.

1.

Use the [1]–[3] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [VALUE] knob to edit the parameter’s value.

2.

The display indicates the value.

Button Parameter Value/Explanation

Destination

[1]

Sync

[2]

Key Trigger

[3]

To save the edited settings, perform the Pattern Write operation.

3.

Specifies the output destination of the step sequencer.
Int: Internal,

Specifies the clock to which the step sequencer is synchronized.
Int: Internal, Nid: MIDI IN, USb: USB MIDI, trg: TRIGGER IN

Specifies whether the step sequencer is controlled by key trigger.
OFF: Not controlled, On: Controlled, trn: Controlled according to the transpose

setting.

: External device, bot: Both internal and external device

Saving a Pattern (Pattern Write)

If you’ve edited the settings, your edits are lost when you turn off the power or select another pattern. If you
want to keep the changes that you made, perform the Write operation.

* The pattern is saved together with the selected sound (patch).

Press the [VALUE] knob to access Write mode.

1.

The current pattern number blinks.

Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to select the writing-destination pattern.

2.

Press the [VALUE] knob.

3.

A confirmation message appears in the display.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

To save the settings, press the [VALUE] knob.

4.

When the settings are saved, the writing-destination pattern is selected.

Using Song Mode

Set the mode select switch to “SONG.”

1.

* To save the edited settings, perform the Song Write operation.

What is a song?

A song consists of 1–16 (maximum) parts.
For each part, you can specify a pattern, the number of
times that the pattern is repeated, and the sound (patch)
used during playback.
Up to 16 songs can be stored.

Part 2

Part 16

Selecting/Playing Songs

Make the function select buttons ([EDIT]–[DEL]) all go dark.

1.

Use the [1]–[16] buttons to select a song.

2.

The button you press is lit.

Press the [ ] button to play the song.

3.

Each time you press the button, the song plays or stops. You can also select the next song while a song is
playing. When the current song finishes playing, the next song starts playing.

Editing a Song (EDIT)

Select the song that you want to edit.

1.

press the [EDIT] button.

2.

The [EDIT] button and [PTN] button light.

Changing the pattern

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the part whose pattern you want to change.

3.

Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to enter a pattern number (1–128).

4.

The display shows the pattern number.

• Press the [

Changing the number of repetitions

Press the [PTN] button to make it blink.

5.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the part whose number of pattern repetitions you want to change.

6.

Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to enter the number of repetitions (1–100).

7.

The display indicates the number of repetitions.

• Press the [

Changing the patch

Press the [PATCH] button to make it light.

8.

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the part whose patch you want to change.

9.

Press one of the [A]–[C] or [USER] buttons to select a bank.

10.

Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to enter a number (1–128).

11.

The display shows the patch number.

• You can also press the [MANUAL] button and select the sound of manual mode.

Insert/Delete a part

• Pressing the [INS] button inserts a blank part at the currently selected part. (A part cannot be inserted if 16
parts are already being used.)

• Pressing the [DEL] button deletes the currently selected part; subsequent parts are adjusted forward.

As necessary, press the [PTN] button to return to step 3, and repeat steps 3–11.

12.

To save the settings that you’ve edited, execute the Song Write operation.

13.

] button to play/stop the song.

] button to play/stop the song.

Patch x repetitionsPatternPart 1

Patch x repetitionsPattern

Patch x repetitionsPattern

Setup Parameter Settings (SONG SETUP)

Press the [EDIT] button and [PTN] button to make them light.

1.

Use the [1]–[4] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [VALUE] knob to edit the parameter’s value.

2.

The display indicates the value.

Button Parameter Value/Explanation

Destination

[1]

Sync

[2]

Tempo

[3]

Key Trigger

[4]

To save the edited settings, perform the Song Write operation.

3.

Specifies the output destination of the song.
Int: Internal,

Specifies the clock to which the song is synchronized.
Int: Internal, Nid: MIDI IN, USb: USB MIDI, trg: TRIGGER IN

Specifies the song’s playback tempo when Sync is set to “Int.”
40–300

Specifies whether the song is controlled by key trigger.
OFF: Not controlled, On: Controlled, trn: Controlled by key trigger or note number

* This works only when using the K-25m.

: External device, bot: Both internal and external device

Saving a Song (Song Write)

If you’ve edited the settings, your edits are lost when you turn off the power or select another song. If you
want to keep the changes that you made, perform the Write operation.

Press the [VALUE] knob to access Write mode.

1.

The current song number blinks.

Use the [1]–[16] buttons to select the writing-destination song.

2.

Press the [VALUE] knob.

3.

A confirmation message appears in the display.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

To save the settings, press the [VALUE] knob.

4.

When the settings are saved, the writing-destination song is selected.

System Settings (System Setup)

While holding down the [EXIT] button, turn on the power.

1.

The [16] button blinks.

Use the following buttons to select a parameter, and use the [VALUE] knob to specify the value.

2.

The display indicates the value.

Press the [VALUE] knob to save the setting.

3.

Button Parameter Value (Bold: default) Explanation

C 1–16,

MIDI Ch

[1]

Chain

[2]

Auto Off

[3]

Saver Time

[4]

CC Out

[5]

Version – Indicates the current version.

[16]

OFF,
ONn

OFF, On

OFF

30, 240 (min)

OFF, 1, 3, 10 (min)

OFF, USb, Nid
U-N

Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel. If this is set
to “ONn,” MIDI messages are received regardless of their
channel (messages are transmitted on channel 1).

Although the SE-02 is monophonic, you can increase the
polyphony by using a MIDI cable to connect two or more
SE-02 units and turning Chain mode on.

MIDI INMIDI OUT

The power does not turn off automatically.

The power turns off when the specified time elapses.

* Auto O does not occur while USB- connected.

Specifies the time until the LED DEMO is shown.

Selects the output destination for control changes.

,

OFF: No output, Usb: Output only to USB,
Nid: Output only to MIDI, U-N: Output to USB and MIDI

Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Here’s how to return the SE-02 to its factory-set state.

While holding down the [1] button, turn on the power.

1.

The display indicates “rst.”
If you decide to cancel the factory reset, turn off the power.

Press the [MANUAL] button to execute the factory reset.

2.

When the display indicates “Fin,” turn the SE-02’s power off and on again.

3.

Data Backup/Restore

Backup

While holding down the [2] button, turn on the power.

1.

All buttons blink green.

Connect your computer to the SE-02’s USB port via USB cable.

2.

All buttons are lit green/orange. After a time, all buttons are lit green, and a drive named “SE-02” appears on
your computer.

Open the “SE-02” drive on your computer.

3.

The backup files are located in the “PATCH,” “PATTERN,” and “SONG” folders of the “SE-02” drive.

Copy the backup files into your computer.

4.

When copying is completed, eject the USB drive on your computer, and disconnect the USB cable.

5.

When all buttons blink green, turn off the power.

Windows 10/8/7

Using the method that’s appropriate for your computer’s operating system, execute the operation to “Eject
SE-02.”

Mac OS

Drag the “SE-02” icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.

Turn the SE-02 power off.

6.

Restore

While holding down the [3] button, turn on the power.

1.

All buttons blink orange.

Connect your computer to the SE-02’s USB port via USB cable.

2.

All buttons are lit orange, and a drive named “SE-02” appears on your computer.

Copy the backup files into the “PATCH,” “PATTERN,” and “SONG” folders of the “SE-02” drive.

3.

When copying is completed, eject the USB drive on your computer, and disconnect the USB cable.

4.

All buttons are lit orange/red.

When all buttons blink orange, turn off the power.

5.

Automatic Tuning Function (PITCH CALIBRATION)

As you use the SE-02, the pitch might drift due to the passage of time or changes in temperature.
In such cases, you can use the automatic tuning function to correct the pitch.

Set the mode select switch to “PATCH.”

1.

Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the [VALUE] knob.

2.

The display indicates “Start tuning ?”

* If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

To execute automatic tuning, press the [VALUE] knob.

3.

Main Specifications

Roland SE-02: Sound Module

Polyphony

Power Supply

Current Draw 2 A

Dimensions

Weight
(excluding AC adaptor)

Accessories

Options
(sold separately)

* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the

latest information, refer to the Roland website.

1 voice

AC adaptor

300 (W) x 128 (D) x 46 (H) mm 11-13/16 (W ) x 5-1/16 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches

950 g / 2 lbs 2 oz

AC adaptor, Owner’s manual, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

Keyboard Unit: K-25m
Boutique Dock: DK-01

USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES

WARNING

Concerning the Auto Off function

The power to this unit will be turned
0ff automatically after a predetermined
amount of time has passed since it was last
used for playing music, or its buttons or
controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do
not want the power to be turned off automatically,
disengage the Auto Off function.

• Any settings that you are in the process of editing
will be lost when the power is turned off. If you
have any settings that you want to keep, you
should save them beforehand.

• To restore power, turn the power on again.

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the
correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied
with the unit. Also, make sure the line
voltage at the installation matches the input
voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC
adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed
for a different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also, the
supplied power cord must not be used with
any other device.

CAUTION

Take care so as not to get fingers pinched

When handling the sound module while
adjusting its angle or during installation,
take care so as not to get fingers, etc.,
pinched. An adult should always be in
charge of handling these items.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE:

NEUTRAL

BROWN:

LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

Placement

• Depending on the material and temperature of the
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet
may discolor or mar the surface.

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to
make a backup of the data stored within it; or you
may prefer to write down the needed information.
Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data
stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some
cases, such as when the memory section is physically
damaged, restoration of the stored content may be
impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the
restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the
result of equipment failure, incorrect operation,
etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable
loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular
backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.

• Roland assumes no liability concerning the
restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in
resistor.

Intellectual Property Right

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording,
video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s
copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast,
live performance, or other work), whether in whole or
in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform or broadcast
it without the permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could
infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We
assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to
any infringements of third-party copyrights arising
through your use of this product.

• Roland is an either registered trademark or
trademark of Roland Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

• Company names and product names appearing
in this document are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.