Infrequent Sound [sex.tex] technology: Roland CA-30 Intelligent Arranger, 1990, made in Japan

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The CA30 Intelligent Arranger takes the concepts behind the E20 Intelligent Keyboard, the Pro-E Intelligent Arranger, and the RA50 Real-time Arranger and puts them into a pad which employs the same membrane switches and overall design as the Digital Fader and Music Entry Pad. The CA30 is designed to work with the CM modules and computer software, and takes a simple melody and chord progression and converts it to a more complex and intricate arrangement, complete with bass patterns and drum rhythms. 48 preset 'Music Styles' can be selected, with additional ones available on Style memory cards (compatible with the RA50, Pro-E, and E20: seven cards are currently available). All the traditional functions of an auto-arrangement device are provided: sync-start, fill-ins, breaks, variations, and auto-melody and chord sensing.

Specifications Roland CA-30 INTELLIGENT ARRANGER

ARRANGER Section:

- MUSIC STYLE: 32 (INTERNAL)

- ARRANGER CONTROL: START/STOP, ARR- ENGER SELECT, INTRO/ENDING, FILL IN, BREAK, CHORD INTELLIGENCE, MELODY INTELLIGENCE, CHORD HOLD, VARIATION

Front Panel:

- Number of Buttons: 31 (sheet type)

- Button Indicators: 11

- MIDI Message Indicator: 1

Display:

- 2 line, 16 letter LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Rear Panel:

- MIDI Connectors: 2 (IN/OUT)