For Immediate Release

Rebecca Eaddy
Marketing Communications Manager
Roland Corporation U.S.
(323) 890-3718
Rebecca.Eaddy@RolandUS.com

ROLAND ANNOUNCES DISCOVER 5M REALTIME ORCHESTRATOR

Realtime SMF Arrangement and Powerful Vocal Tools Now Available as a Module

Nashville, July 18, 2003—Roland is proud to announce the DisCover 5M Realtime Orchestrator, an innovative sound module and arranger capable of re-arranging Standard MIDI Files on the fly. Thanks to its intuitive icon-based interface, easy song management system and unique “Cover” function, musicians can find, play and re-arrange SMFs using high-quality Roland sounds. A powerful Vocal Harmonizer and lyric display function make this innovative module ideal for vocalists and karaoke applications as well.

The DisCover 5M’s 72 preset Covers (30 for instruments, 18 for drums, 24 for bass) make it possible to instantly change the orchestration of songs on the icon-based touchscreen, or edit detailed song parameters—like tone, velocity, reverb and chorus, etc.—using the Song Makeup Tools. A powerful Vocal Harmonizer adds realtime harmonies and effects using four modes: Talk, Voice-FX, Auto Tune and Singer. It can also automatically transpose songs to fit any singer’s range.

A handy Song Finder makes managing large SMF libraries easy using classifications like genre, author and title. And songs always load fast—thanks to convenient SmartMedia storage and an innovative Next Song Reserve function that keeps the next song “on deck.” A helpful Song Chord Extractor displays chord changes onscreen with lyrics, making it easy to follow along while performing.

Connections to the DisCover 5M include 1/4-inch Harmonizer inputs and outputs, stereo 1/4-inch Master outputs, two stereo Headphones jacks, MIDI In/Out/Thru, Expression Pedal and Footswitch inputs, plus a Video output.

Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products and music accessories. For more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718 for media use only), www.RolandUS.com.