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they called a Map. This permits the SC-55 sound set to reside on internal Map 1 in a Controller

#0 structure completely compatible and identical to the original SC-55 family of synths. This

was an excellent design decision.

The newer SC-88 sound set is placed into a new Map with a structure that can optionally

superimpose the older SC-55 map through a method that masks Map addressing. This too is a

superb design decision. The new SC-88 map contains even more variation sounds in its Map

than the original SC-55 Map. Taking advantage of this design, an SC-88 user can very easily

audition what his SC-88 sequence will sound like if played on an SC-55.

Many SC-88’s even include a switch that places them into “SC-55 Mode.” The actual purpose

of this mode is not to get SC-88’s to play SC-55 sequences correctly. The purpose of this

mode is just the opposite. It allows SC-88 users to play SC-88 sequences “incorrectly” to

hear what their SC-88 file will sound like if played on an SC-55.

The SC-88 map is addressable on two maps (which was not altogether clear in the manual). It

can be found directly at internal map 2 and also indirectly at map 0. However, the Roland

manual suggests SC-88 users ALWAYS use map 0 to get SC-88 sounds without clarifying that

map 0 actually does not exist and is in fact variable.

My personal opinion is that this is bad advice. It contributes to the compatibility problems and

ignores the design advantages of internal map 2. Map 0 is both nonexistent and unstable. It is

unstable because it can be altered to point to a different map. It is also unstable because it

creates different sonic results in each generation of the Sound Canvas. Internal map 2, on the

other hand is entirely stable and is consistent in use on all SC-88 and higher synths.

Map 0 on the SC-88 really redirects itself by default to internal map 2. This is how the SC-55

mode works on some (but not all) SC-88’s. In SC-55 mode, map 0 gets redirected to map 1

(the SC-55 map) but by default it is usually pointed at internal map 2.

Above I used the phrase “internal map” because the original manual for the SC-88 called the

SC-88 Map, “MAP 1” even though internally its value was 2. It also called the SC-55 Map,

“MAP 2” even though its internal value was 1. I do not know why. I get the impression they

wanted us to think of the newer map as holding the number 1 position.

I advise SC-88 users to never use Map 0. However, consider the following statements:

1. I write sequences that use SC-88 sounds but that also have to sound acceptable when

played on an SC-55.

2. My SC-88 will not enter SC-55 mode correctly unless I use map 0.

If both of the above statements apply to you, then you can use map 0 during development.

When your sequence is finished then switch all map 0 settings to internal map 2. Addressing all

SC-88 sounds on internal map 2 seems more in keeping with the designed purpose of Map 2. If

SC-88 users do that, then ALL their completed sequences will be solid SC-88 sequences and

totally upward compatible with the SC-88 Pro.

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