Roland Boutique SE-02 Analog Synthesizer

Roland SE-02 PRODUCT FEATURES:

MAIN FEATURES

Discrete analog circuitry with knob-per-function interface

Three voltage controlled oscillators with six waveforms

Temperature-stabilized oscillators with automatic tuning

24 dB low-pass filter and dual gain-stage amplifier

Three types of cross modulation (XMOD), feedback loop, and noise generator

Tempo-syncing LFO with nine waveforms

Tempo-syncing digital delay with bypass to maintain analog signal path

Save and recall sounds with 384 preset and 128 user locations

Musical and intuitive pattern sequencer with song mode

Sequence notes, gate time, glide, and synth parameters

CV, VCF CV and gate inputs, plus trigger in/out

External Input for routing audio through the SE-02’s filter section

Standard MIDI, USB-MIDI, and USB-Audio

Create a polyphonic synth by using Chain Mode to connect two or more SE-02s together via MIDI

Beyond Typical Analog

The SE-02's monophonic synthesizer engine features three voltage-controlled oscillators, a voltage-controlled 24 dB low-pass filter, and a dual gain-stage amplifier. The oscillators have six different kinds of waveforms with the warmth and complex character associated with true analog VCOs. What’s more, these VCOs are temperature stabilized with automatic tuning, so you get all the benefits and none of the downsides.

The SE-02 is big and bold, with thick, rich lows and clear, vibrant highs—exactly what you think of when you imagine classic vintage synth tone. And while the SE-02 can create astonishingly great vintage sounds, it can do so much more. It has three types of cross modulation (XMOD), a ripping filter feedback loop, a tempo-syncing LFO with nine waveforms, envelope sweeping and inverting, oscillator sync, a noise generator, and a tempo-syncing delay.

While it’s a compact “go-anywhere” device, the knobs, switches, and buttons are sturdy and plentiful, giving you a vast palette of sound-shaping capabilities at your fingertips. Everything is hands-on and knob-per-function, with deep control and a logical, intuitive layout. To get started, you can choose from 384 expertly programmed preset sounds that cover a wide range of classic and modern tones. Tweak and modify these sounds or create something completely new, storing your own custom creations in the 128 available user locations.

A More Musical Sequencer

The SE-02 includes a powerful 16-step sequencer to add motion and dimension to your sounds. It can sync to external tempo via MIDI, USB, or trigger input, and per-step gate time, adjustable glide, tempo, and patch number are stored with each sequence. Creative performance features allow you to set shuffle, scale, direction, and first/last steps on the fly. Even synth parameters can be automated by sequencing changes—just press a step and move a control. And despite the SE-02s compact size, the sequencer is fun and intuitive, lending itself to both studio and live usage. You can store 128 sequence patterns and construct 16 songs, each with up to 16 parts. 

Modern Flexibility

The SE-02 is built solidly with a rugged metal top and quality knobs and switches. And despite having a control for just about everything, it’s small enough to take just about anywhere. Due to its Roland Boutique format, it fits in our K-25m or DK-01 accessory docks, so you can add an integrated 25-key mini keyboard or have various tilt options for easy access in a variety of live and studio situations.

The SE-02 also features convenient 1/8-inch stereo jacks that reduce cable clutter, plus full-sized, standard MIDI jacks for connecting any kind of keyboard you want or controlling the SE-02 remotely. And as with other Roland Boutique synths, Chain Mode lets you increase the polyphony by connecting two or more SE-02 units together via MIDI.

There are CV inputs for both pitch and filter frequency, as well as trigger in and out, so the SE-02 works great with modular setups and other vintage gear. You can route external audio signals through the filter section, and there’s even USB audio and MIDI capabilities to seamlessly integrate with computer-based setups.

Roland SE-02 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Polyphony

1 voice

Preset Patch

384 (128 x 3 BANK)

User Memory

Patch: 128

Pattern: 128

Song: 16

Oscillators

OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3 (OSC 3 is also available as LFO)

Waveform: Triangle, Sawtooth, Triangle + Sawtooth (OSC 1, 2 only), Reverse sawtooth (OSC 3 only), Square 1–3

Controllers

Common section

VALUE knob

Tempo LED

MODE select switch

FUNCTION select buttons

1–16 buttons

Display

MANUAL button

CONTROL section

GLIDE knob

TYPE switch

WHL MIX knob

OSCILLATORS section

[VCO 1]

RANGE knob

TUNE knob

WAVEFORM knob

[VCO 2]

RANGE knob

FINE knob

WAVEFORM knob

[VCO 3]

RANGE knob

FINE knob

WAVEFORM knob

SYNC switch

ENV1 knob

KYBD switch

XMOD TO MW switch

XMOD section

O2-FILTER knob

O3-O2 knob

O3-PW1, 2 knob

MIXER section

OSC1 knob

OSC2 knob

OSC3 knob

FEEDBACK knob

NOISE knob

FILTER/ENVELOPES section

[FILTER]

CUTOFF knob

EMPHASIS knob

KEY TRACK 1/3, 2/3 switch

CONTOUR knob

MTRIG switch

NORM/INVERT switch

[FILTER ENVELOPE]

ATTACK knob

DECAY knob

SUSTAIN knob

[AMP ENVELOPE]

ATTACK knob

DECAY knob

SUSTAIN knob

REL switch

LFO/GATE switch

Gate LED

LFO section

RATE knob

OSC knob

WAVE knob

FILTER knob

MWHL switch

MODE switch

SYNC switch

DELAY section

TIME knob

REGEN knob

AMOUNT knob

Effect

Delay

Connectors

PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type

OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type

EXT INPUT jack: Miniature phone type

VCF CV INPUT jack: Miniature phone type

CV INPUT jack: Miniature phone type

GATE INPUT jack: Miniature phone type

TRIGGER IN jack: Miniature phone type

TRIGGER OUT jack: Miniature phone type

MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)

USB port: Micro B type (Audio, MIDI)

Power Supply

AC adaptor (PSB-1U)

Current Draw

2 A

Accessories

Owner's Manual

Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"

AC adaptor

Power cord

Options (sold separately)

Keyboard Unit: K-25m

Boutique Dock: DK-01

SIZE AND WEIGHT

Width

300 mm

11-13/16 inches

Depth

128 mm

5-1/16 inches

Height

46 mm

1-13/16 inches

Weight (excluding AC adaptor)

950 g

2 lbs 2 oz