Mobile Studio Canvas
Sound Module with DAW Software
Mobile Studio Canvas: Sound Module with DAW Software
A Perfect Sound Solution Package
Features
The Mobile Studio Canvas is the new solution package for music production from Cakewalk. The Mobile Studio Canvas includes the Roland SD-50 Sound Module and Cakewalk’s SONAR 8.5 LE DAW Software, it is ideal for a wide range of users, including musicians and educators looking for a great, general purpose sound source, karaoke and bar DJs, hobbyists and non-musicians who need portable MP3 and SMF playback, and any musician who needs instrument accompaniment for live sets.
- Compact, portable, USB bus-powered audio and MIDI solution perfect for laptop and mobile use
- 128 polyphony, 1,125 GM2/GS/SD-50 Solo Tones and 32 drum sets
- Features SD-50 Solo Tones including Shakuhachi, Trombone, and Violin
- 2-in/2-out, 24-bit/44.1 kHz audio interface with XLR inputs, phantom power, Hi-Z input, 1x1 MIDI interface, and V-LINK support
- Built-in hardware DSP FX for Reverb, Chorus, and Mastering
- USB memory drive for quick playback of MP3/WAV/AIFF/MIDI files
- Enhanced Transport Controls for file playback including the ability to change keys, tempos, A/B Loop, Repeat, Center Cancel (for Karaoke) and more
- Powered by AC Adaptor, USB bus power, or batteries
- Compatible with Windows and Mac computers — Includes SONAR 8.5 LE recording software (Windows only)
Superb Sounds Designed by Roland
The included Roland SD-50 sound module will be your go to sound source, no matter what style of music you are performing or producing. The result of over 30 years of Roland synthesizer and sound module development, the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas provides 1,125 total sounds with up to 128 voice polyphony, including GM2, GS and three of Roland’s hyper-realistic Solo Tones, including Shakuhachi, Violin, and Trombone, as well as 32 drum sets; plus built-in hardware DSP FX for Reverb, Chorus, and Mastering.
Audio & MIDI Interface
Furthering its offering as a complete solution for music production, the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas is also a high quality audio and MIDI interface for Mac and Windows. Capture your ideas with 2-in/2-out performance at 24-bit/44.1 kHz audio quality. Plug your phantom-powered mics into the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas’s XLR inputs to record vocals and other instruments, or plug into the Hi-Z input to get superior sound when recording electric guitar or bass. Plus with V-Link support you can add a whole new dimension to your productions through integration with V-Link compatible video hardware.
Versatile File Playback Options
Leave the computer at home and playback your backing tracks or music on the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas. Simply load standard MIDI files or MP3/WAV/AIFF audio onto a USB Memory Drive, plug it in to the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas’s USB port, then hit play—it’s that easy. Enhanced Transport Controls give you the ability to change keys, tempos, A/B Loop, Repeat, Center Cancel (for Karaoke) and much more. The Mobile Studio Canvas also includes a Play List editor for Mac and Windows.
Studio or Sound Playback on the Go
The compact and portable Roland Mobile Studio Canvas offers the versatility of 3 power supply options, so you can have your music anywhere you want it. Plug into any laptop or netbook for USB bus power, power the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas from 6 AA batteries, or use the included AC Adaptor.
A Complete Studio
The Mobile Studio Canvas includes SONAR LE music production software for Windows. SONAR LE provides easy tools to record, edit, and mix your music (see specifications for more details). The Roland Mobile Studio Canvas also makes a perfect sound module and audio interface for wide variety of software on Mac or PC.
Audio & Video
Video
Specs
- Sound Generator Section
- Parts
- 16 parts
- Maximum Polyphony
- 128 voices
- Wave Memory
- 128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent)
- Internal Sounds
- Preset Sounds: 1,125 Tones, Rhythm Sets: 32 *3 Solo tones and GM2/GS compatible sounds are included.
- User Memory
- Studio Sets: 3
- Effects
- Reverb, Chorus, Mastering
- Audio Interface Section
- Number of Audio Input/Output Channels
- Input: 1 pair of stereo (MIC, GUITAR: Monaural/LINE: Stereo), Output: 1 pair of stereo
- Signal Processing
- USB Audio: 16 bits / 24 bits, AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits
- Sampling Frequency
- USB Audio: 44.1 kHz, AD/DA Conversion: 44.1 kHz
- Nominal Input Level
- Input jack (MIC/GUITAR/LINE (L) ) Mic: -50 to -30 dBu, Guitar: -30 to -10 dBu, Line: -30 to +4 dBu
- Nominal Output Level
- Output jacks: 0 dBu
- SMF/Audio File Player Sectioin
- File Format
- Standard MIDI File: format-0/1, Audio File: WAV, AIFF, MP3
- Other
- Display
- 122 x 32 dots LCD display
- Jacks and Connectors
- MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), Input jack (Stereo Mini), Output jacks (Stereo RCA-PIN), Headphone jack (Stereo Mini), MIC Input jack (XLR type, phantom power available), MIC/Guiter Input jack (1/4 inch phone type, Hi-Z available), USB Connector: COMPUTER (supports USB 2.0 Full-Speed USB MIDI and USB Audio), USB Connector: MEMORY (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory)
- Power Supply
- DC 9 V (AC Adaptor), Battery (AAx6, ALKALIN or Ni-MH), USB Bus power available
- Current Draw
- 450 mA (Bus power), 350 mA (AC Adaptor, Battery) * Battery life for continuous use (differs depending on the conditions of use) Ni-MH battery: approximately 4 hours Alkaline battery: approximately 3 hours
- Accessories
- Owner's Manual, USB Cable, DVD-ROM (USB Driver, SONAR LE), AC Adaptor (PSB-1U), Power Cord
- Option
- USB Memory: M-UF2G
- Size and Weight (excluding batteries)
- Width
- 250 mm
9-7/8 inches - Depth
- 167 mm
6-10/16 inches - Height
- 55 mm
2-3/16 inches - Weight
- 800 g
1 lbs. 13 oz. - 0 dBu = 0.775 V rms
Downloads
Brochures & Catalogs
- Computer Music Product Guide 2012
- Flexible solutions for your music production needs.
- Computer Music Products Guide 2010
Updates & Drivers
- Mobile Studio Canvas System Update Version 1.04
- This is the latest operating system for the Mobile Studio Canvas SD-50. Please refer to the "SD-50 System Update Readme.pdf" document included in the download for the update procedure.
- Mobile Studio Canvas USB Driver Windows 8 v1.0.0
IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
1. Click [ More info ]
2. Click [ Run anyway ]
* Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.- Mobile Studio Canvas USB Driver Windows 7 32-bit v1.0.0
- Mobile Studio Canvas USB Driver Windows 7 64-bit v1.0.0
- Mobile Studio Canvas USB Driver Windows Vista 32-bit v1.0.0
- Mobile Studio Canvas USB Driver Windwos Vista 64-bit v1.0.0
- Mobile Studio Canvas USB Driver Windows XP v1.0.0
- Mobile Studio Canvas Playlist Editor Windows v1.00
- Mobile Studio Canvas SONAR Instrument Definition List
- Mobile Studio Canvas USB Driver Mac OS 10.6 v1.0.0
- Mobile Studio Canvas USB Driver Mac OS 10.5 and Earlier v1.0.0
- Mobile Studio Canvas Playlist Editor Mac v1.00
Support
If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Cakewalk product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
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