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I've recently acquired two supplemental MT-32 manuals, one of which was produced by Alexander Publishing, and the other by Roland Corp. Once I get a new scanner, I plan to make some "professional" PDFs that perhaps Tom won't mind hosting, as my intent is to make as much information available as possible. (Not that any of it is new information, but still, I think it might be useful to someone out there.) The Alexander Publishing book, simply titled, "Roland MT32," is somewhat basic, covering mainly simple-use operation and scenarios. Disappointingly, it doesn't go into any advanced/programming detail. Ah well, because... The Roland-produced book, "Using the Roland MT-32 Multi-Timbre Sound Module," is fantastic. It's what the MT-32 manual should have been all along. (Consequently, does anyone know if it was, in fact included with some MT-32s?) I'd been looking for this book for a few months, having first read about it here, in the author's bio. The Roland book is very detailed, covering advanced operations, and explaining all of the MT-32 synth/programming parameters. It even describes what the overflow icon is supposed to represent (a cup that "runneth over"). 
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mace
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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2008, 06:50:18 AM » |
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Excellent work Eric! I can't wait to read them.  |
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2008, 06:38:50 AM » |
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Mmmh, nice find. Can't wait to see these two books |
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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2008, 01:46:08 AM » |
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Picked up a rather nice scanner at a thrift shop... I'm scanning everything straight into Photoshop for editing, and will then convert the TIFFs into a PDF, adding bookmarks, etc. I spent over an hour cleaning up and reconstructing the cover image alone. A labor of love, to be sure.  |
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2008, 06:04:29 AM » |
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I'm looking forward to reading this  |
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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2008, 11:41:20 AM » |
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As am I....!
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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2008, 02:58:41 AM » |
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The same. Roland's LA synthesizers have such a different method of programming in comparison to the FM synths from Yamaha. I would love to become more familiar with how to create sounds on my MT-32 and CM-32L
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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2008, 06:34:17 PM » |
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Just a quick update... I've received permission from both Roland Corporation, and the author, Bob O'Donnell, to share the Roland-produced book. Given that this is a copyright-protected work, I'm very happy right now.  |
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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2008, 09:05:41 PM » |
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Just a quick update... I've received permission from both Roland Corporation, and the author, Bob O'Donnell, to share the Roland-produced book. Given that this is a copyright-protected work, I'm very happy right now. Five years ago you may have not gotten anything but a cease-and-desist order from Roland. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2008, 09:11:37 PM » |
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Five years ago you may have not gotten anything but a cease-and-desist order from Roland. Then again, this is not about ROM's |
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2008, 08:11:06 AM » |
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cool! nice work cloud
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« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2008, 02:45:24 AM » |
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So, I'm still working on editing the scans, as I have time. For anyone who can't wait, however, here is an auction that includes both the Alexander Publishing and Roland-produced books... Roland MT-32 Multi-Timbre Sound Module Plus Books |
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« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2008, 09:32:46 PM » |
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What about the service notes? Anyone got a full scan of those? I have the CM-64 and CM-300/500 service notes if anyone's interested.
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« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2008, 09:42:58 PM » |
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What about the service notes? Anyone got a full scan of those? I have the CM-64 and CM-300/500 service notes if anyone's interested.
Interested in the CM-64 service notes as I plan to mod mine a little. |
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« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2008, 10:31:37 PM » |
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Wouldn't sharing them be against copyright laws unless you have permission from Roland? |
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« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2008, 07:47:51 AM » |
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Wouldn't sharing them be against copyright laws unless you have permission from Roland? I think that's why he got permission from Roland I'd be interested in having a look at them as well, all I've used my CM-32L for is playing old games. I wouldn't mind learning more about how to operate the thing. |
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« Reply #16 on: July 18, 2008, 07:54:08 AM » |
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Wouldn't sharing them be against copyright laws unless you have permission from Roland? Wouldn't actually reading the thread answer your question?  Just a quick update... I've received permission from both Roland Corporation, and the author, Bob O'Donnell, to share the Roland-produced book. Given that this is a copyright-protected work, I'm very happy right now. |
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« Reply #17 on: July 18, 2008, 09:21:55 AM » |
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I was replying to Zemus...
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« Reply #18 on: July 18, 2008, 09:30:52 AM » |
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I was replying to Zemus...
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« Reply #19 on: July 18, 2008, 05:17:03 PM » |
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Yes, but honestly, Roland never sold them and they're not available anymore. No one loses any money, and it's not like I'm going "CM-64 SERVICE NOTES HERE!" all over the interwebs.
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