Great tutorials for this synth, I just received mine today, The manual is not that great, hope Roland gives you a free synth for doing their job for them.
Hi David. Thanks. It's a fun synth, you are going to love it! Yes, saying the manual is not great is an understatement! I wouldn't mind a free synth but knowning my luck, I'll probably get a free sticker at best.
Thanks for your excellent tutorial. It would have been great if the audio could be routed via USB and use your audio interface as well in ableton, but i guess that's not possible right?
You are very welcome. The se-02 can be connected to your computer either by USB or a Midi cable (using the midi in & out ports). It's not bus powered though. So you always need to have it connected to the power source. You have to make sure you download the correct drivers for your operating system though. It's not plug & play. Lastly, I don't really understand about using the audio interface as well on ableton. That's what I do. My routing is like that SE-02 -> mini jack -> audio interface -> ableton. I connect the se-02 to my keyboard using a midi cable.
@@ConstantineMusicComposer Thanks for your reply, i have seen people connect the synth to pc with no need of analog audio connection as i believe it does analog to digital conversation via usb. However taking ableton as an example, you can only connect one audio interface to it so you would not be able to use your normal audio interface in parallel with it.
Until now I can't understand why I don't get sound from the monitors. I did all the necessary actions according to this great video. please help🙏🙏 (Ableton 10 and Focusrite 2i2)
You can treat the synth exactly as you would an instrument that you want to connect to your audio interface. Use a mini jack cable and use an adapter (3.5mm - 1/8 to 6.35mm 1/4) to connect it to the interface. Connect it to the output of the synth (not the headphone output) and that to the audio interface input. If that is not working, try and test something else (Like a mic or whatever you have available to check if everything’s ok). If that doesn’t work while the correct inputs and outputs are set to your DAW, then something has an issue (Hardware-wise). If that works, then your synth output or cable might have an issue. Start eliminating the problems moving from the source towards the input.
Using a 3.5mm jack with an adapter to turn it into a 1/4. From the output of the se-o2, to the input of the audio interface. Treat it like a regular instrument.
Hello, I'm planning to buy the Roland SE-02. However I don't know how could I connect my Arturia Minilab to the Roland SE-02 directly. The Minilab only has an output MIDI connection through USB
Hi. I don't know to be honest. When I connect it to the keyboard, I connect it through the midi out, and I only use the USB when I connect the synth to my computer. It should be alright, but don't take my word for it.
thank you tons this helped me so much im keeping it as a reference as you provide a detailed analysis and spectrum alongside your presentation. Just finished up the whole series and its all you could ask for. Have you ever tried Voicemeter banana/potato which allows you to utilize your Audio interface as a driver for slightly lower latency as well permits you the ability to send audio to your recording software. I just recently figured out how to get that software to work properly anyways god bless and thanks so much for making this series. As well what do you think of the SE-02 compared to other hardware synths? ive had it for a good 5 years or so and its my only hardware synth, i was debating looking into another to compliment it, also thinking of just getting a second SE-02 just because i love the capabilities
You are very welcome. Glad the tutorials were of help to you. I have not tried voicemeter Potato/Banana because I do everything music related on a mac (Because I mostly use Logic Pro) and that software is not available for OSX. I am using Soundflower though. Definitely not as versatile as voicemeter, but it gets the job done. As for the SE-02, I think it’s amazing. The sound and features for the price, are unbeatable. And also, it’s analog. Literally the best choice for the price. I won’t be selling that synth anytime soon. I personally wouldn’t get another one, because having two, only increases the polyphony and I don’t think that’s much of an upgrade. Unless you are completely dawless or doing live gigs. I do most of my work in a DAW, so I can always record more tracks. So, the extra polyphony is not something that’s attractive to me at the moment. As for a synth to compliment the SE-02, I have actually been doing my research as well. I really like the new Boutiques that came out, and more specifically the JD-08. That would probably be my next purchase in that price range. And the JX-08 is great too. And both are a bit cheaper than the SE-02. You have to see if that sound is something that you want though. Listen to the sound demos to see if that is something that could fit with the genre of music that you create. I have also been looking at the Moog(s), but that’s a different price range altogether. Thanks again, glad you liked the tutorials.
@@ConstantineMusicComposer Ah yes i know i’ve tried out an emulation plugin i believe while working in ableton. All such beautiful synths. I was considering picking up the JD-08 as well. Its been such a wonderful learning experience all around utilizing just the SE-02. I purchased it with the intention of learning how synthesis worked as well as filters, envelopes, LFO’s and i have to say it taught me more about to to handle manufacturing and shaping sounds, arranging, mixing, and mastering than anything else. I utilize ableton as a DAW so i’ll definitely stick to the single SE-02 ahaha. Thanks for the detailed response!
@@birthdaydog1244 Amazing synth to learn how the basics of synthesis work. I made the mistake of trying to learn with software synths, and after a while I went down the path of presets. I always prefer to go the hardware route for certain things. Makes experimentation easier and more fun. Not that you can’t learn with software synths. It’s just that I prefer the hardware synths for a complete beginner. Have fun with your synth!
I don't yet! Maybe when the channel gets bigger and I'll have the time to focus solely on it and produce regular content. But I appreciate the thought! Thank you!
From the output of the se02, which is a mini jack, to an adapter to make it a 1/4 jack, and then you simply plug that one to the scarlett input. So treat it like a normal instrument. Ger the right levels and all.
Wow just bought this synth and have been to every youtube video and no one has done a correct video on how to download the firmware. not even the Roland company. I guess they think everyone should intrisicly know where the Exit Button Switch on the power to the unit is. but there is no button on the Se-02 that has this label. it doesn't exist. how does one check the current version of the se-02 with out this button. Roland says How to know the version Before you start, check the system program version of your SE-02.
If you have just bought the synth and it’s not second hand, you almost certainly have the latest version which is 1.11. So no need to upgrade it. To check it, go into system settings the way I demonstrate at 06:02. Then press step 16 (at 10:00). If you are at 1.11, you don't need to do anything. If you are at a previous version and you want to upgrade, download the file and follow the steps on that that link: www.roland.com/uk/support/by_product/se-02/updates_drivers/0b9cb79c-9756-49b4-8bf4-442da098e150/
