64 Voice Synthesizer Module
This is the famous JV-1080, a module that became the standard module in studios worldwide when it came out. Still a super-classic unit.
Roland JV-1080 audio demos
Here’s an audio demo from a reader:
Roland JV-1080 photos
picture of the video owners manual (
image source: eBay#
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Roland JV-1080 manual
Roland JV-1080 specs
| Year of release: | 1994 |
| Polyphony: | 64 voices |
| Sound generation method: | PCM |
| Preset memories | 5×128 User, 3×32 Performance, 5×2 Rhythm Set |
| Display | 40 characters, 2 lines LCD (backlit blue) |
| MIDI: | in, out, thru |
| Sound expansion capabilities: | DATA Card (PN-JV80 series, M-256E/512E) PCM Card (SO-PCM 1 series) Expansion Board (SR-JV80 series) |
| Sequencer | no |
| Arpeggiator | no |
| Effects | EFX: 40 types Chorus: 1 type Reverb: 1 type |
| Velocity | yes |
| Aftertouch | yes |
| Accessories | Owner’s Manual AC cord |
| Dimensions | 482(W) x 281(D) x 88(H) mm 18-15/16″ (W) x 11-1/16″ (D) x 3-1/2″ (H) inches (EIA -2U rack mount type) |
| Weight | 5.0kg / 11 lbs 1 oz |
Roland JV-1080 links