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Session Partner function
The EM-55’s new Session Partner concept encom-
passes three functions: you can switch on/mute the
Arranger’s accompaniment parts; you can select from
among 8 phrase patterns to be played either in isola-
tion or together with the selected Music Style; or you
can use the eight Session Partner buttons DJ style: to
create remixes of existing phrases.
The Session Partner buttons can also be used for
muting and switching on individual tracks of the 16-
track Recorder, allowing you to be creative even with
your recorded music.
EZ Search & Music Assistant
The EZ Search function allows you to quickly locate
the desired Music Style or Tone.
The EM-55 also provides a Music Assistant function
for direct access to 100 User Programs (registrations).
Style Morphing and Orchestrator functions
Style Morphing allows you to “create” new Music
Styles (accompaniments) on the fly by replacing
selected accompaniment parts of one Style with the
parts from another Style.
The Orchestrator function, on the other hand, allows
you to simplify, add, or leave out accompaniment
parts of the selected Music Style. This intuitive way of
controlling the arrangements of your accompani-
ments is a wonderful assistant for creating just the
right atmosphere for the music you play.
Graphic display
Your EM-55 is equipped with a backlit display that
keeps you posted about the current status of your
instrument. Most functions are represented by means
of straightforward icons that provide massive at-a-
glance information without confusing you.
64 User Programs
User Programs are memories where you can save
your own panel settings. These include the currently
selected Style, Tone (sound), tempo, as well as a lot of
other parameters. At the press of a maximum of two
buttons, you can thus completely reconfigure your
instrument.
3,559 Tones and 116 Drum Sets
The EM-55 comes with 3,559 excellent instrument
sounds taken from Roland’s acclaimed VA-series
sound library. In most instances, there will be several
Tones to choose from for the song you are about to
play.
The EM-55’s sound source conforms to General MIDI
System Level 2 (GM2 for short) as well as Roland’s GS
Format.
64 Music Styles
The EM-55 contains 64 Music Styles that will supply
a perfect accompaniment for your solo playing. Each
Music Style includes several “Divisions” that allow
you to vary the accompaniment. Coupled with the
Style Morphing and Orchestrator functions, the total
number of accompaniment patterns adds up to far
more than 64.
Three modes
For enhanced operation, the EM-55 provides an M.
Drums, Arranger, and a Piano mode. Pressing one of
these button will immediately reconfigure your Inter-
active Keyboard.
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