Roland CM-300

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The Roland CM-300 is a MIDI synthesizer module first released by Roland Corporation in 1991-92. It's apperance is identical to the CM-32L The front included a volume knob, a power switch and two leds indicating power and actually "Audio" instead of the usual "MIDI" when data is being processed. On the rear panel there are three MIDI connectors (IN, OUT and THRU), a balanced 1/4" jack connector for headphones and two unbalanced 1/4" jack connectors for a mono/stereo output (-10 dBu).

The CM-300 is actually a Roland SC-55 disguised in the old off-white finish of the CM series. It has 317 sounds and 9 drumkits dispersed over 24 notes polyphony and 16 multitimbral parts. This module conforms to the GM/GS standard.

This information is based on various pamphlets and brochures from Roland Corporation and personal user experience

See also: Modules: Roland MT-32, Roland CM-32L, Roland CM-32P, Roland CM-64 and Roland CM-500. Sequencers: Tentrax, Roland Ballade, Roland Ballade GS, Musicator