Edirol SD-20 USB MIDI module? \ VOGONS

Edirol SD-20 USB MIDI module?

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First post, by valnar

Posted on 2008-09-28, 00:53

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As opposed to buying an old Roland Sound Canvas SC-55 or SC-88, is there any reason not to get a modern Edirol SD-20 instead? This would be for DOS games through DOSBox, so actual MPU-401 emulation or old MIDI-IN/OUT ports are not important, just the sound quality and GM/GS authenticity.

http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetai … 26&ParentId=114

Does anyone have the SD-20?

Reply 1 of 4, by Moogle!

Posted on 2008-09-28, 06:49

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I have one, though supposedly it isn't based on the SC-55, and doesn't respond to every GS command. I just picked it becasue it was cheap. I haven't actually played with mine much. I have used it with the Increible machine, using the MIDI out on my sound card. It plays music when the MT-32 option is selected, but not the GM option.

Do al ittle more research.

Reply 2 of 4, by valnar

Posted on 2008-09-28, 12:01

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Yah, research shows it's not a good choice for SC-55 mode. Oh well...

Reply 3 of 4, by Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman

Posted on 2008-09-28, 16:14

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Come to think of it, is there a USB MIDI module that sounds similar to Roland Sound Canvas? What is the best-sounding USB MIDI module out there?

Never thought this thread would be that long, but now, for something different.....
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Reply 4 of 4, by valnar

Posted on 2008-09-28, 17:38

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Yes and no. The older boxes without native USB can sound like the SC-55, which is what most old games are voiced to (and the MT-32). The later Roland/Edirol boxes have USB, but the samples are different. It's quite a conundrum. There is always a midi-to-usb adapter too, but it's nice having everything integrated.

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