RSS-10 Roland Sound Space
June 1, 1995The RSS-10 Roland Sound Space is a three-dimensional sound processor. A complete 360 degree reverb soundscape can be generated using the RSS-10, including digital processing of reflections, delays and Doppler effect . Sounds can be placed or moved above, towards or around the listener using only two normal stereo speakers for playback. As the sound source moves through the three-dimensional plane, the reverb reflections move accordingly, in realtime.
The RSS-10 offers azimuth, elevation and distance control to create a three-dimensional sound field. Sixteen units may be linked together for a total of 32 channels of three-dimensional audio.
The RSS-10 also comes with two types of controlling software for either Macintosh or Windows platforms. The first software allows the user to position up to 32 channels of audio within a three-dimensional space. In effect, this allows the user to design the space statically, similar to placing instruments in their respective places on a stage.
The second software allows for control of dynamic effects, such as Doppler effect, flanging effect, programmable movements, etc. Using this software, the user can "move" the sound and control motion, time and distance.
Source distance can be increased to a maximum of 81 meters (in one cm steps) or up to 655 meters (in eight cm steps). The "room size" can be adjusted from one to 100 meters and the reverb time can be varied from 0.1 second to a full 40 seconds.
A free RSS-10 demonstration CD is available from Roland. For more information, visit their web site at www.rolandus.com. |
