Roland的新玩意，SonicCell，既是音源，又是音频接口

sylion

这个东西挺有意思的，首先它是音源，具有Roland一些经典的音色，还可以扩展加插两个SRX音色卡。提供了PC上使用音色编辑软件。
它又是音频接口，使用USB线连接PC，可以直接将音频输出录制到计算机里面。
它还是音频播放器，便于乐手携带它在演出中播放自己制作（或者利用这东西本身制作）的音频文件，只要把存有音频文件的U盘插在它上面就可以了。文件类型可以是wav、AIFF、MP3。甚至可以播放MIDI文件。

总之，它就是供音乐人以PC为中心进行音乐制作的利器。

英文资料可以先看看：
Equipped with a state-of-the-art sound engine, SonicCell delivers the pristine sound quality of a dedicated Roland hardware synth. A remarkable new waveform set has been created for SonicCell, including a world-class collection of acoustic instruments, drums, and percussion that are expertly programmed to provide the ultimate in expression and realism. SonicCell’s internal sound bank can even be expanded and customized via its two internal SRX expansion bays. Choose from over a dozen of Roland’s famous SRX Expansion boards (sold separately) that cover a vast world of musical instruments and styles. Whether you’re driving SonicCell from a computer, another synthesizer, or a MIDI keyboard or guitar controller, you’ll enjoy unsurpassed sound quality, reliability, and flexibility.

Seamless Computer Connectivity
SonicCell is ideal for musicians who use a PC as the core of their writing, recording, and performing universe. More than a mere sound module, SonicCell is equipped with a built-in USB audio interface. Simply connect SonicCell directly to your computer’s USB port, and you can record and create music with no additional hardware required. You can even plug a microphone, guitar, or other instruments into SonicCell and record your live audio tracks directly into your computer. And since SonicCell can help minimize the burden on the computer’s processor, you’ll enjoy more efficient and stable performance. As an added bonus, a free copy of Cakewalk's Sonar LE recording software included with every SonicCell sold, as is a plug-in style PC software editor, which makes sound designing and effects programming fast and friendly. SonicCell is the perfect all-in-one solution for synthesis and recording.

Ultra-Handy Backing Machine
In addition to its high-quality synthesis and audio-interface functions, SonicCell can be used as a virtual backing band. Simply create a playlist of your songs or backing tracks with the software Playback Editor (included free with SonicCell), and transfer the playlist to a commercially available USB memory stick. Insert the stick into SonicCell’s USB port, and it will become a stand-alone song player that you can play and control onstage or anywhere you perform. SonicCell can play back WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files. It evens plays Standard MIDI Files!

菠萝吉他

这是个演出制作都方便的小玩意啊！

zhixian

是个好东西！
有T2(加硬盘后)它就没必要了，呵呵！

飞键

好东西啊~~~上市了没有？~大概多少钱啊？

kiki8

挺有意思的。。呵呵

爱的路上有你

大概多少钱啊？

混子

是不错!

愤怒的馅饼

如果是火线接口的就完美了 USB口传输速度 稳定性始终不如火线

飞键

～～～现场加个琴一定很不错～～哈哈～～又是音频接口～～有谁知道过内什么时候上市呢？～～如果能当采样器用就更好了～～

ChinaMoBro

虽然音源与声卡一体化已经是几年前就有的概念了，终于又多了一款兼容SRX卡的音源（我的5080卖了，还有1号dynamic drums SRX扩展卡留着，鼓组音色实在是好。）。但不知道它的D/A和效果是什么档次。同样的扩展卡在朋友的XV2020和我的5080上，音色品质天壤之别。

wudi8848

挺帅气的样子!

总是感觉火线,USB什么的不如PCI的稳定...心里作用...