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he leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for
Owner’s Manual immediate reference.
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Introduction Panel Descriptions 5 MIXER section Using Patch Mode

Here you can adjust the volume of OSC 1–3 and noise.
The SE-02 is a fully-analog three-VCO synthesizer module. 1. Set the mode select switch to “PATCH.”
In spite of its compact body, it’s a full-fledged analog synthesizer that lets you experience the enjoyment of 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Controller Explanation
* To save the edited settings, perform the Patch Write operation.
designing your own sounds. [OSC 1]–[OSC 3] 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
Using the SE-02 in conjunction with the DK-01 Boutique Dock (sold separately) [FEEDBACK] knob
input of the FILTER.
Selecting a Patch
For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the DK-01’s Owner’s Manual. [NOISE] knob Adjusts the volume of noise (white noise).
OSC 1
What are patches and banks?
Using the SE-02 in conjunction with the K-25m Keyboard Unit (sold separately)
OSC 2 FILTER ENVELOPE 6 FILTER/ENVELOPES section You can recall 384 preset patches (128
patches x banks A–C) and 128 user patches Bank Enter a number (numeric keys)
For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the K-25m’s Owner’s Manual. These settings determine the brightness and thickness of the sound. Here you can also specify the time-
varying change (filter envelope) for the filter and the time-varying change (amp envelope) for the volume. (128 patches x the USER bank).
OSC 3 AMP ENVELOPE
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the
Controller Explanation 1. Make the [COMP] button and [PLAY] button go dark.
unit carefully; do not drop it.
[CUTOFF] knob Adjusts the filter cutoff frequency. 2. Press one of the [A]–[C] or [USER] buttons to select a bank.
Playing the SE-02 via MIDI or USB Boosts the region near the filter cutoff frequency. Higher values produce greater 3. Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to enter a number (1–128), or use the [VALUE] knob to select a number.
[EMPHASIS] knob
boost, creating a distinctively “synthesizer-like” character. The display shows the patch number.
You can also play the SE-02 via MIDI or USB. For details, refer to “Connecting Your Equipment.”
Specify how the filter cutoff frequency changes in response to the pitch that is
1 played on the keyboard. Playing the Sound of the Current Knob/Switch Settings (MANUAL)
Connecting Your Equipment KEY TRACK [1/3], [1/3]: The filter cutoff frequency changes by 1/3 of the pitch change.
[2/3] switches [2/3]: The filter cutoff frequency changes by 2/3 of the pitch change.
1. Press the [MANUAL] button.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before 1 Common section The SE-02 is in manual mode; the sound reflects the current settings of the knobs and switches.
If both switches are on, the filter cutoff frequency changes by the same amount as
making any connections. the change in keyboard pitch. The display indicates “---.”
Controller Explanation
[CONTOUR] knob Adjusts the depth of change produced by the specified envelope settings. 2. To return to patch selection, press one of the [A]–[C] or [USER] buttons.
A B C D E F G H I J [VALUE] knob Edits a value. Press this knob to access the Write operation.
[MTRIG] switch If this is on, the filter envelope restarts each time you press a key.
Tempo LED Blinks in synchronization with the sequencer’s tempo. Comparing Patches (COMP)
[NORM/INVERT] Specifies the polarity of the envelope that is controlled by the [CONTOUR] knob. If
Mode select switch Switches between patch mode, step sequencer mode, and song mode. switch this is set to “INVERT,” the polarity is inverted. Here’s how to compare the currently-edited patch with a saved patch.
Function select FILTER ENVELOPE * This function can not be used in manual mode.
Select or specify functions. The available functions differ depending on the mode.
buttons Specifies the time (attack time) from when the 1. Press the [COMP] button.
[1]–[16] buttons Use these buttons to recall patches, patterns, or songs, or to edit settings. [ATTACK] knob key is pressed until the cutoff frequency reaches
A DC IN jack Each time you press the button, you switch between the saved patch (button lit) and the
Display Shows the value of a setting. the maximum level.
currently-edited patch (button unlit).
Connect the included AC adaptor here. Specifies the time (decay time) from when the
Power cord Makes the sound reflect the current settings of the knobs and switches. In step If there are any differences between the currently-edited patch and the saved patch, a dot Dot
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) sequencer mode or song mode, this operates as the [ ] button to start/stop [DECAY] knob cutoff frequency reaches the maximum level appears in the display, and the entire content shown in the display blinks.
[MANUAL] button
faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. the pattern or song. until it decreases to the sustain level.
The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC Specifies the level (sustain level) that is held Using the Buttons As a Keyboard (PLAY)
outlet. [SUSTAIN] knob after the attack time and decay time have
Indicator 2 CONTROL section You can use the [5]–[16] buttons as a one-octave keyboard to play the sound.
elapsed until the key is released.
B [POWER] switch Here you can adjust performance effects.
AMP ENVELOPE 1. Press the [PLAY] button.
This turns the power on/off. C C# D D# E# F F# G G# A A# B
Controller Explanation Specifies the time (attack time) from when the key is pressed until the volume The [5]–[16] buttons are lit.
C Micro USB (O) port [ATTACK] knob
Adjusts the time of the glide effect (which creates a smooth transition between two reaches the maximum level. 2. Press the [5]–[16] buttons to play.
Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable (A-microB) to connect [GLIDE] knob pitches. As you turn the knob toward the right, the transition to the next note takes Specifies the time (decay time) from when the volume reaches the maximum level
[DECAY] knob
this port to your computer. a longer time. until it decreases to the sustain level. Shifting the Pitch Range in One-Octave Units (OCT+, OCT–)
You must install the USB driver when connecting the SE-02 to your computer. Download the USB driver from Specifies the volume (sustain level) that is held after the attack time and decay time
Selects the curve of the glide effect. You can shift the pitch in one-octave units in a range of ±3 octaves.
the Roland website. For details, refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download. [TYPE] switch [SUSTAIN] knob
have elapsed until the key is released.
& https://www.roland.com/support/ LIN: Linear change, EXP: Exponential (natural) change, OFF: Glide effect is off 1. Press the [OCT+] button or [OCT–] button.
Gate LED Lit while a note is sounding.
When using XM (cross modulation) or the LFO to apply modulation, this adjusts the At one octave, the button is lit; at two octaves, the button blinks slowly; at three octaves, the button blinks
* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit Specifies whether the setting of the amp envelope [DECAY] knob is applied to the
mix ratio between XM and LFO. rapidly.
data. [WHL MIX] knob release time (the time from when the key is released until the volume decays to
If you connect a MIDI keyboard to the SE-02 and operate the modulation wheel, • Simultaneously pressing the [OCT+] button and [OCT-] button resets the value to 0.
modulation is applied according to the setting of the [WHL MIX] knob. [REL] switch zero).
D MIDI connectors
1, 2: Applied to both the filter and amp envelope.
Outputs note messages and control changes.
MIDI OUT MIDI IN Transposing the Pitch (TRANSPOSE)
OUT 3 OSCILLATORS section 2: Applied only to the amp envelope.
You can play the SE-02 by connecting a MIDI device via a Here you can select the waveform that determines the character of the sound, and specify its pitch. The SE-02 You can transpose the pitch in semitone units in a range of ±1 octaves.
IN Specifies the signal that controls the amp envelope.
commercially available MIDI cable. has three oscillators (OSC 1–3). [LFO/GATE] switch LFO: The LFO controls the amp envelope. 1. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the [OCT+] button or [OCT–] button.
MIDI keyboard SE-02 The display indicates the transpose value.
Controller Explanation GATE: The Note or Gate controls the amp envelope.
E TRIGGER jacks *1 • You can also change this value by holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button and turning the [VALUE] knob.
Switches the pitch of each oscillator (OSC 1–3) in octave units. Choose from five
OUT Outputs a trigger signal at the playback timing of each step of the step sequencer. 7 LFO section • Holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button and simultaneously pressing the [OCT+] button and [OCT-] button
octaves in the range 2’–32’.
If this is connected to a rhythm machine etc. that’s equipped with a trigger out jack, and the Sync [RANGE] knob Here you can create cyclic change (modulation) in the sound by applying vibrato (pitch modulation) or resets the value to 0.
If this is set to “LO,” the oscillator generates an ultra-low pitch. You can use this to
setting (setup parameter) of the step sequencer/song mode is set to “trg,” trigger signals from apply modulation or for some other purpose. tremolo (volume modulation). 2. Press the [TRANSPOSE] button to turn transpose on/off.
IN
the external device will advance the steps of the SE-02’s step sequencer.
This is the master tune setting that is common to OSC 1–3. Controller Explanation
&Refer to “Setup parameter settings (SETUP).” [TUNE] knob
* The master tune setting is not stored in patches. [RATE] knob Adjusts the LFO frequency.
Setup Parameter Settings (PATCH SETUP)
This knob is provided for OSC 2 and 3. It adjusts the tuning of those oscillators as a Selects the LFO waveforms. 1. Press the [COMP] button and [PLAY] button to make them light.
F INPUT jacks *1
difference relative to OSC 1.
Inputs a pitch from an external device. This jack supports OCT/V (Hz/V is not supported). [FINE] knob [WAVE] knob : Sample and Hold, : Sine wave, : Triangle wave, : Sawtooth wave, * If you decide to cancel, press the [COMP] button and [PLAY] button once again to make them go dark.
CV You can make the sound richer by slightly detuning the pitch of oscillators, or you
: Reverse sawtooth wave, : Square wave 1, : Square wave 2,
Inputs note-on/off from an external device. can create a chord by detuning oscillators to a specific musical interval. 2. Use the [1]–[6] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [VALUE] knob to edit the parameter’s value.
GATE : Square wave 3, : Random wave
Controls the filter cutoff frequency from an external device. Selects the waveform of each oscillator. The selected waveform determines the tonal The display indicates the value.
VCF CV [OSC] knob Adjusts the depth to which the LFO affects the oscillator.
character of each oscillator.
[FILTER] knob Adjusts the depth to which the LFO affects the filter. Button Parameter Value
*1 Use a mini-plug (mono) cable to make these connections. The connections won’t work correctly if a [WAVEFORM] knob : triangle wave, : a waveform that combines triangle and sawtooth waves (OSC
1 and 2 only), : reverse sawtooth wave (OSC 3 only), : sawtooth wave, : pulse Selects the modulator that is assigned to the LFO of the [WHL MIX] knob, and [1] Pitch bend range (semitone units) 0–24
stereo mini-plug cable is used.
wave 1 (square wave), : pulse wave 2 (square wave with wider pulse width), specifies the depth of the effect.
[MWHL] switch [2] Depth by which modulation wheel controls CC 0–127
: pulse wave 3 (square wave with narrower pulse width) F: The effect is applied strongly. H: The effect is applied weakly. OFF: No effect is
G EXT INPUT jack applied. [3] Depth by which aftertouch controls the LFO that affects the oscillators 0–127
Turns oscillator sync on/off.
This is an audio input jack. You can use this to apply filter or delay to the audio from a connected device. [SYNC] switch If oscillator sync is on, OSC 2 is forcibly returned to the beginning of its cycle in [4] Depth by which aftertouch controls the cutoff frequency 0–127
Specifies the LFO’s operating mode.
H OUTPUT jack synchronization with the cycle of OSC 1, generating a complex waveform. [MODE] switch [5] Depth of the [CONTOUR] knob’s effect 0–127
1X: The LFO applies only once. KEY: The LFO starts at note-on. FREE: The LFO applies
Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers. Uses the filter envelope to apply modulation to OSC 2. Turning the knob in the always. [6] Patch volume 0–127
[ENV1] knob
negative direction inverts the polarity of the envelope.
I PHONES jack Selects whether LFO and DELAY are synchronized with MIDI clock.
Specifies whether OSC 3 is controlled by the keyboard. If this is off, control from the * If you want to synchronize via MIDI clock, set the SEQ SETUP parameter “Sync” 3. To save the edited settings, perform the Patch Write operation.
Connect headphones here. [KYBD] switch
keyboard is disconnected, and OSC 3 operates as an independent oscillator.
to MIDI IN (Nid) or USB MIDI (USb).
J [VOLUME] knob Selects the modulator that is assigned to the [WHL MIX] knob’s XM (cross modula-
Saving a Patch (Patch Write)
[XMOD TO MW] [SYNC] switch Ø: Not synchronized.
Adjusts the volume. tion).
switch L: Only the LFO is synchronized to MIDI clock. If you’ve edited the settings, your edits are lost when you turn off the power or select another patch. If you
A: [O2-FILTER] knob, B: [O3-O2] knob, C: [O3-PW1,2] knob
Turning On/Off the Power D: Only the DELAY is synchronized to MIDI clock. want to keep the changes that you made, use the Write operation to write them to a user patch.
4 XMOD section LD: Both LFO and DELAY are synchronized to MIDI clock. 1. Press the [VALUE] knob to access Write mode.
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,
Here you can specify how cross modulation (frequency modulation) is applied. The current patch number blinks.
you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction. 8 DELAY section 2. Select the writing-destination user patch.
Controller Explanation Adjusts the depth of delay. The display indicates the selected patch number.
When powering up Turn on the power in the order of the SE-02 first, and then the connected equipment. [O2-FILTER] knob Lets OSC 2 modulate the filter cutoff frequency.
Controller Explanation 3. Press the [VALUE] knob.
When powering down Turn off the connected equipment first, and then the SE-02. [O3-O2] knob Lets OSC 3 modulate the OSC 2 waveform.
A confirmation message appears in the display.
[TIME] knob Adjusts the delay time.
Lets OSC 3 modulate the pulse width of OSC 1 and 2. * If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
[O3-PW1,2] knob [REGEN] knob Specifies the number of times that the delay is repeated.
* If a waveform other than pulse wave is selected, modulation is not applied.
Adjusts the volume of the delay sound. With the “DRY” setting, only the undelayed 4. To save the settings, press the [VALUE] knob.
[AMOUNT] knob When the settings are saved, the writing-destination patch is selected.
sound is output from OUTPUT.
 Restore
Using Step Sequencer Mode Setup Parameter Settings (SEQ SETUP) Setup Parameter Settings (SONG SETUP)
1. While holding down the [3] button, turn on the power.
1. Set the mode select switch to “SEQ.” 1. Press the [NOTE] button and [GATE] button to make them light. 1. Press the [EDIT] button and [PTN] button to make them light.
All buttons blink orange.
* To save the edited settings, perform the Pattern Write operation. 2. Use the [1]–[3] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [VALUE] knob to edit the parameter’s value. 2. Use the [1]–[4] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [VALUE] knob to edit the parameter’s value. 2. Connect your computer to the SE-02’s USB port via USB cable.
The display indicates the value. The display indicates the value.
All buttons are lit orange, and a drive named “SE-02” appears on your computer.
What is a step sequencer?
Button Parameter Value/Explanation Button Parameter Value/Explanation 3. Copy the backup files into the “PATCH,” “PATTERN,” and “SONG” folders of the “SE-02” drive.
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. Destination
Specifies the output destination of the step sequencer.
Destination
Specifies the output destination of the song. 4. When copying is completed, eject the USB drive on your computer, and disconnect the USB cable.
[1] [1]
Int: Internal, : External device, bot: Both internal and external device Int: Internal, : External device, bot: Both internal and external device All buttons are lit orange/red.
Step button [1]–[16]
In step sequencer mode, the [1]–[16] buttons are called “step buttons.”
Specifies the clock to which the step sequencer is synchronized. Specifies the clock to which the song is synchronized. 5. When all buttons blink orange, turn off the power.
[2] Sync [2] Sync
Int: Internal, Nid: MIDI IN, USb: USB MIDI, trg: TRIGGER IN Int: Internal, Nid: MIDI IN, USb: USB MIDI, trg: TRIGGER IN
Selecting/Playing Patterns Specifies whether the step sequencer is controlled by key trigger.
[3] Tempo
Specifies the song’s playback tempo when Sync is set to “Int.” Automatic Tuning Function (PITCH CALIBRATION)
[3] Key Trigger OFF: Not controlled, On: Controlled, trn: Controlled according to the transpose 40–300
As you use the SE-02, the pitch might drift due to the passage of time or changes in temperature.
1. Make the function select buttons ([NOTE]–[PERFORM]) all go dark. setting. Specifies whether the song is controlled by key trigger. In such cases, you can use the automatic tuning function to correct the pitch.
2. Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to enter a pattern number (1–128), or use the [VALUE] knob to select a pattern [4] Key Trigger OFF: Not controlled, On: Controlled, trn: Controlled by key trigger or note number
number. 3. To save the edited settings, perform the Pattern Write operation. 1. Set the mode select switch to “PATCH.”
* This works only when using the K-25m.
The display shows the pattern number. 2. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Press the [ ] button to play the pattern. Saving a Pattern (Pattern Write) 3. To save the edited settings, perform the Song Write operation. The display indicates “Start tuning ?”
Each time you press the button, the pattern plays or stops. You can also select the next pattern while a * If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
If you’ve edited the settings, your edits are lost when you turn off the power or select another pattern. If you
pattern is playing. When the current pattern finishes playing, the next pattern starts playing. want to keep the changes that you made, perform the Write operation. Saving a Song (Song Write) 3. To execute automatic tuning, press the [VALUE] knob.
* The pattern is saved together with the selected sound (patch). If you’ve edited the settings, your edits are lost when you turn off the power or select another song. If you
Entering Notes (NOTE)
1. Press the [VALUE] knob to access Write mode. want to keep the changes that you made, perform the Write operation. Main Specifications
1. Press the [NOTE] button to make it light. The current pattern number blinks. 1. Press the [VALUE] knob to access Write mode.
Roland SE-02: Sound Module
2. While holding down the step button at which you want to enter a note, use the [VALUE] knob to select the 2. Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to select the writing-destination pattern. The current song number blinks.
note number. Polyphony 1 voice
3. Press the [VALUE] knob. 2. Use the [1]–[16] buttons to select the writing-destination song.
The display shows the note number. Power Supply AC adaptor
A confirmation message appears in the display. 3. Press the [VALUE] knob.
• You can also select note numbers by holding down the step number and playing a key. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button. Current Draw 2A
A confirmation message appears in the display.
• If you want to enter the same note number at multiple steps, press the step buttons at which you want to If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button. Dimensions 300 (W) x 128 (D) x 46 (H) mm 11-13/16 (W) x 5-1/16 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches
4. To save the settings, press the [VALUE] knob.
enter the note; then hold down the [NOTE] button and turn the [VALUE] knob. 4. To save the settings, press the [VALUE] knob. Weight
When the settings are saved, the writing-destination pattern is selected. 950 g / 2 lbs 2 oz
• A lit step button indicates note-on, and an unlit step button indicates note-off. When the settings are saved, the writing-destination song is selected. (excluding AC adaptor)
Accessories AC adaptor, Owner’s manual, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Using Song Mode
Entering Gates (GATE) System Settings (System Setup) Options Keyboard Unit: K-25m
1. Set the mode select switch to “SONG.” (sold separately) Boutique Dock: DK-01
1. Press the [GATE] button to make it light. * To save the edited settings, perform the Song Write operation. 1. While holding down the [EXIT] button, turn on the power.
2. While holding down the step button at which you want to enter a gate, use the [VALUE] knob to select the The [16] button blinks. * This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the
What is a song? latest information, refer to the Roland website.
gate (10–100). 2. Use the following buttons to select a parameter, and use the [VALUE] knob to specify the value.
The display indicates the value. A song consists of 1–16 (maximum) parts.
Part 1 Patch Pattern x repetitions The display indicates the value.
For each part, you can specify a pattern, the number of
• If you want to enter the same gate at all steps, press the step buttons at which you want to enter the gate; 3. Press the [VALUE] knob to save the setting.
times that the pattern is repeated, and the sound (patch) Part 2 Patch Pattern x repetitions
then hold down the [GATE] button and turn the [VALUE] knob.
used during playback. Button Parameter Value (Bold: default) Explanation
USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES
Up to 16 songs can be stored.
Glide Settings (GLIDE) Part 16 Patch Pattern x repetitions Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel. If this is set Placement
[1] MIDI Ch
OFF, C 1–16,
to “ONn,” MIDI messages are received regardless of their WARNING
1. Press the [GLIDE] button to make it light. ONn
channel (messages are transmitted on channel 1). • Depending on the material and temperature of the
Selecting/Playing Songs surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet
2. Press the step buttons for which you want to apply a glide effect, making them light. Although the SE-02 is monophonic, you can increase the Concerning the Auto Off function may discolor or mar the surface.
The power to this unit will be turned
The pitch changes smoothly from each lit step to the next step. 1. Make the function select buttons ([EDIT]–[DEL]) all go dark. polyphony by using a MIDI cable to connect two or more
SE-02 units and turning Chain mode on.
0ff automatically after a predetermined Repairs and Data
2. Use the [1]–[16] buttons to select a song. amount of time has passed since it was last
• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to
(Example) When glide is applied to steps 2–5, 7–8, and 11–16 Chain
The button you press is lit. [2] OFF, On used for playing music, or its buttons or
MIDI OUT MIDI IN make a backup of the data stored within it; or you
controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do may prefer to write down the needed information.
3. Press the [ ] button to play the song. not want the power to be turned off automatically, Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data
Each time you press the button, the song plays or stops. You can also select the next song while a song is disengage the Auto Off function. stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some
Glide Glide Glide playing. When the current song finishes playing, the next song starts playing. cases, such as when the memory section is physically
• Any settings that you are in the process of editing
OFF The power does not turn off automatically. damaged, restoration of the stored content may be
will be lost when the power is turned off. If you
Editing a Song (EDIT) Auto Off impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the
Entering Synth Parameter Values (PRM) [3] The power turns off when the specified time elapses. have any settings that you want to keep, you
30, 240 (min) restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
* Auto Off does not occur while USB-connected. should save them beforehand.
The values of synth parameters that you change using the knobs and switches (sections 2 – 8 ) can be 1. Select the song that you want to edit. Additional Precautions
[4] Saver Time OFF, 1, 3, 10 (min) Specifies the time until the LED DEMO is shown. • To restore power, turn the power on again.
stored in each step. 2. press the [EDIT] button. • Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the
Selects the output destination for control changes.
* Only one parameter value is saved in each step. The [EDIT] button and [PTN] button light.
CC Out
OFF, USb, Nid,
OFF: No output, Usb: Output only to USB,
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation,
[5] etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable
1. Press the [PRM] button to make it light. U-N
Nid: Output only to MIDI, U-N: Output to USB and MIDI correct voltage loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular
Changing the pattern Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied
backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.
2. While holding down the step button at which you want to enter a parameter value, operate the knob or [16] Version – Indicates the current version. with the unit. Also, make sure the line
switch. 3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the part whose pattern you want to change. voltage at the installation matches the input • Roland assumes no liability concerning the
restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
The display indicates the synth parameter value. voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC
4. Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to enter a pattern number (1–128).
• If you press a step button while holding down the [PRM] button, the parameter values of the button you The display shows the pattern number. Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed
for a different voltage, so their use could result in
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in
resistor.
pressed are erased. • Press the [ ] button to play/stop the song. Here’s how to return the SE-02 to its factory-set state. damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Intellectual Property Right
• If you want to erase all of the parameter values, hold down the [PRM] button and turn the [VALUE] knob. The 1. While holding down the [1] button, turn on the power.
display indicates “OFF,” and all values are erased. Changing the number of repetitions Use only the supplied power cord • It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording,
The display indicates “rst.” video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s
Use only the attached power cord. Also, the
• A lit step button indicates PRM on, and an unlit step button indicates PRM off. 5. Press the [PTN] button to make it blink. If you decide to cancel the factory reset, turn off the power. copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast,
supplied power cord must not be used with
2. Press the [MANUAL] button to execute the factory reset. live performance, or other work), whether in whole or
6. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the part whose number of pattern repetitions you want to change. any other device.
in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform or broadcast
Performance Settings (PERFORM)
7. Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to enter the number of repetitions (1–100). 3. When the display indicates “Fin,” turn the SE-02’s power off and on again. it without the permission of the copyright owner.
1. Press the [PERFORM] button to make it light. • Do not use this product for purposes that could
The display indicates the number of repetitions.
infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We
2. Press a step button to select a performance setting. • Press the [ ] button to play/stop the song. Data Backup/Restore CAUTION assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to
any infringements of third-party copyrights arising
3. If you pressed step button [8] or [14]–[16], use the [VALUE] knob to specify the value. Changing the patch Backup Take care so as not to get fingers pinched through your use of this product.
When handling the sound module while • Roland is an either registered trademark or
Button Parameter Value Explanation 8. Press the [PATCH] button to make it light. 1. While holding down the [2] button, turn on the power. adjusting its angle or during installation, trademark of Roland Corporation in the United
Specifies the note length (scale) of one step. All buttons blink green. take care so as not to get fingers, etc., States and/or other countries.
9. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the part whose patch you want to change.
1/16 (Sixteenth note), 1/8 (Eighth note), 1/4 (Quarter note), pinched. An adult should always be in • Company names and product names appearing
[1]–[6] SCALE
1/16T (Sixteenth-note triplet), 1/8T (Eighth-note triplet), 10. Press one of the [A]–[C] or [USER] buttons to select a bank. 2. Connect your computer to the SE-02’s USB port via USB cable. charge of handling these items. in this document are registered trademarks or
1/4T (Quarter-note triplet) All buttons are lit green/orange. After a time, all buttons are lit green, and a drive named “SE-02” appears on trademarks of their respective owners.
11. Use the [ ]–[ ] buttons to enter a number (1–128). your computer.
[8] SHUFFLE -50–50 Adjusts the timing of the notes for even-numbered steps. The display shows the patch number. For the U.K.
3. Open the “SE-02” drive on your computer.
Specifies how the step sequencer plays. • You can also press the [MANUAL] button and select the sound of manual mode. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
The backup files are located in the “PATCH,” “PATTERN,” and “SONG” folders of the “SE-02” drive.
0 Play forward from the first step. BLUE: NEUTRAL
Insert/Delete a part 4. Copy the backup files into your computer. BROWN: LIVE
1 Play backward from the last step.
[9]–[12] DIRECTION 5. When copying is completed, eject the USB drive on your computer, and disconnect the USB cable.
• Pressing the [INS] button inserts a blank part at the currently selected part. (A part cannot be inserted if 16 As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
Play forward from the first step, and then play backward from the last
, parts are already being used.) When all buttons blink green, turn off the power. the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
step. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
Windows 10/8/7 The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
RND Play steps randomly. • Pressing the [DEL] button deletes the currently selected part; subsequent parts are adjusted forward. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
Using the method that’s appropriate for your computer’s operating system, execute the operation to “Eject
[14] FIRST STEP Specifies the step that is played first.
1–16 SE-02.”
[15] LAST STEP Specifies the step that is played last. 12. As necessary, press the [PTN] button to return to step 3, and repeat steps 3–11.
Mac OS
Specifies the pattern’s playback tempo when Sync (setup parameter) 13. To save the settings that you’ve edited, execute the Song Write operation.
[16] TEMPO 40–300 Drag the “SE-02” icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
is set to “Int.”

6. Turn the SE-02 power off.