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Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Mini-Key Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland JD-Xi

Interactive Analog/ Digital Crossover Synthesizer

Roland JD-Xi audio demos

Roland JD-Xi photos

Roland JD-Xi manuals

Roland JD-Xi patches

Roland JD-Xi specs

Year of release2015
Polyphony1129 voices (Digital Synth/Drum Kit: 128, Analog Synth: 1)
(Max. polyphony of the Digital Synth parts: 64 voices)
Sound generation methodVirtual Analog
Keyboard37 mini keys (with velocity)
Part multitimbrality4 Parts
(Digital Synth Part: 2, Drums Part: 1, Analog Synth Part: 1)
Preset memoriesDigital Synth Tone (SuperNATURAL Synth)
Analog Synth Tone
PCM Drum Kit
* For an analog synth tone, the oscillator, sub-oscillator, and filter sections consist of analog circuits.
MIDIin, out
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
Sequenceryes, 4-part pattern sequencer
Arpeggiatoryes
Effectsyes
Effect1 (Distortion, Fuzz, Compressor, Bit Crusher)
Effect2 (Flanger, Phaser, Ring Mod, Slicer)
Delay: 2 types
Reverb: 6 types
Velocityyes
ControllersPitch Bend/Modulation Wheel
Vocal functionsVocoder
Auto Pitch
Auto Note
Displayyes
ConnectorsHeadphones Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
Input Jack (LINE(MONO) / Guitar Input): 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
USB COMPUTER Port (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI)
(Use a USB cable and a computer with a USB port that support Hi-Speed USB.)
DC IN Jack
MIC Input Jack: XLR type, unbalance
Power consumption1,000 mA
AccessoriesOwner’s Manual
AC Adaptor
Microphone
DimensionsWidth: 575 mm (22-11/16 inches)
Depth: 245 mm (9-11/16 inches)
Height: 85 mm (3-6/16 inches)
Weight2.2 kg
4 lbs. 14 oz.

Roland JD-Xi links

https://www.roland.com/global/products/jd-xi/

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Effect Rack Digital Reverb Processor

Roland SRV-2000

Digital Reverb Processor

The classic Roland SRV-2000, a great-sounding digital reverb rack processor from the mid-1980s.

Roland SRV-2000 audio demos

A Korg 01/W FD synthesizer with its internal effects turned off was used as the sound source for all demos below.

Roland SRV-2000 photos

Roland SRV-2000 manual

Roland SRV-2000 specs

Year of release1985
Presets32
Sound generation methoddigital
MIDIin, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
EffectsSeveral types of reverb, Eq
Controlsbuttons
OutputsMono input & Stereo outputs 1/4″ pairs
DisplayLCD blue
Power consumption37W
Dimensions482(W) x 47(H) x 362(D) mm
19″ x 1 7/8″ x 14 1/4″
19″ Rack Mount (EIA-1U)
Weight5.2kg / 11 lb. 8 oz

Roland SRV-2000 links

https://www.roland.com

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Sampler

Roland S-50

Sampler

Excellent digital sampling keyboard from 1986. This was Roland’s version of the “Fairlight”, with the ability to hook up video monitor, control tablet and various other functions to the machine.

Roland S-50 audio demos

Roland S-50 photos

Roland S-50 manuals

Roland S-50 specs

Year of release:1986
Polyphony:16 voices
Sound generation method:sampling
Preset memories8 patches / 32 tones
MIDI:In, out, thru
Sampling frequencies30kHz or 15kHz
Keyboard61 keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
Sound expansion capabilities:sampling; diskettes
Sequencersoftware
Arpeggiatorno
Velocityyes
Keyboard61-keys, with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch
Aftertouchyes, polyphonic aftertouch
Disk Drive3.5″ micro floppy disk drive: double density, double track (2DD)
AccessoriesPedal switch DP-2, FS-5U
Expression pedal EV-5
DT-100 digitizer tablet
RGB cable RGB-25N
3.5″ micro floppy disk MF2DD
Sound Library Disks RSB-501 to 505
CRT color monitor display
Dimensions1105.5 (W) x 328 (D) x 93 (H) mm / m4-1/2″ x 12-15/16″ x 3-11/16″
Weight13 kg / 28 lb 11 oz

Roland S-50 links

https://www.roland.com

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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland JV-1080

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

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
Display40 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)
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
EffectsEFX: 40 types
Chorus: 1 type
Reverb: 1 type
Velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
AccessoriesOwner’s Manual
AC cord
Dimensions482(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)
Weight5.0kg / 11 lbs 1 oz

Roland JV-1080 links

https://www.roland.com

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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland XV-5080

Rack synthesizer module

Roland XV-5080 audio demos

Roland XV-5080 demo songs

Roland XV-5080 PR-A

Roland XV-5080 PR-B

Roland XV-5080 PR-C

Roland XV-5080 PR-D

Roland XV-5080 PR-E

Roland XV-5080 PR-F

Roland XV-5080 PR-G

Roland XV-5080 User

Roland XV-5080 Rhythm

Roland XV-5080 photos

Roland XV-5080 manuals

Roland XV-5080 specs

Year of release2000
Sound generation methodPCM
Polyphony128-voice
Number of programsPatch: 896 (128 x 7 banks) + GM Level 2 Patch: 256
Performance: 64 (32 x 2 banks)
Rhythm Sets: 14 (2 x 7 banks) + GMLevel 2 Rhythm Set: 9
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
Display320 x 80 dot Graphic LCD (green Backlit )
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesWave Expansion Board (SRX series, SR-JV80 series), SIMMS
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsyes
Controlsknobs, buttons
Other connectionsSync In, Sync Out; Audio In; USB
Power consumption25 W
Dimensions482 (W) x 281 (D) x 88 (H) mm
19 (W) x 11-1/16 (D) x 3-1/2 (H) inches
(EIA-2U rack mount type)
Weight4.9 kg / 10lbs 13oz

Roland XV-5080 links

www.roland.com

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Sound Expansion Board

Roland SRX-08 Platinum Trax

(SR-JV80 Collection Vol.3)

Expansion board

Roland SRX-08 Platinum Trax audio demos

Roland SRX-08 Platinum Trax photos

Roland SRX-08 Platinum Trax manuals

Roland SRX-08 Platinum Trax links

www.roland.com

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Desktop Analog Monophonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland SE-02

Desktop Analog Monophonic Synthesizer

Collaboration between Roland and Studio Electronics, in Roland’s “Boutique” format. Three-oscillator analog powerhouse synth

Roland SE-02 audio demos

Bank A

Bank B

Bank C

Roland SE-02 manuals

Roland SE-02 photos

Roland SE-02 specs

Year of release2017
FormatDesktop / module
Sound generation methodAnalog
PolyphonyMonophonic
Responds to velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
MIDIin, out
Sound expansion capabilitiesno
Sequenceryes
Arpeggiatorn/a
EffectsDelay
Controlsrotary knobs
Current draw2A
Dimensions300 (W) x 128 (D) x 45 (H) mm | 11 13/16 (W) x 5 1/16 (D) x 1 3/4 (H) inches
Weight950 g | 2 lbs 2 oz

Roland SE-02 links

www.roland.com

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Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland Alpha Juno-2

Digital/Analog synthesizer

The slightly improved successor to the original Alpha Juno. Great analog sound and one of the most famous Techno sounds ever, the “hoover” sound.

 Roland Alpha Juno-2 audio demos

Original Sound Chart Factory Programs (the “mythical” bank found in the earlier production Alpha Junos – thank you http://www.llamamusic.com/mks50/mks-50_patches.html for the information and data!)

Factory Programs A (same as Alpha Juno and MKS-50)

Factory Programs B (same as Alpha Juno and MKS-50)

 Factory Programs 2 (alternative factory set)

Roland Alpha Juno-2 photos

Roland Alpha Juno-2 factory patches in sysex

Roland Alpha Juno-2 specs

Year of release:1985
Polyphony: 6-voice
Sound generation method:analog
Keyboard:61-key
Preset memories64 ROM + 64 RAM
MIDI:In, out, thru
Keyboard modes:single
Sound expansion capabilities:no
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
Effectschorus
Touch sensitivityyes
Aftertouchyes
Display:yes, LCD
Accessories:Memory cartridge M-64C
Dimensions972mm (W) x 246mm (D) x 85mm (H)
38 ¼” (W) x 9 ⅝” x 3 ⅜” (H)
Weight7.5 kg / 16lb 9oz

Roland Alpha Juno-2 links

www.roland.com

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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland Fantom XR

128-Voice Synthesizer/Sampler Module

The Roland Fantom XR is the rack-mount version of the Fantom X synth / sampler workstation. Produced in 2004, it offered many banks of high quality sounds, and a sampling option.

Roland Fantom XR audio demos

Roland Fantom XR demo songs

User

Preset A

Preset B

Preset C

Preset D

Bank E

Bank F

Preset G

Preset H

Preset I

Drums

(a few Old demos):

Roland Fantom XR manuals

Roland Fantom XR specs

Year of release2004
Polyphony128 voices
Presets Patches: 1,024 + 256 (GM2)
Rhythm Sets: 40 + 9 (GM2)
Performances: 64
Rhythms Preset: 256 (32 groups)
User: 256 (32 groups)
DisplayGraphic 160 x 48 dots backlit LCD blue
Responds to velocityyes
Responds to aftertouchyes
Sound generation methodPCM
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesyes, SRX boards, DIMMs
Effectsyes
Controlsknobs, buttons
Power consumptioin13 W
Dimensions481 (W) x 335 (D) x 44 (H) mm
18-15/16 (W) x 13-3/16 (D) x 1-3/4 (H) inches
Weight 3.75 kg / 8 lbs 5 oz

Roland Fantom XR photos

Roland Fantom XR links

www.roland.com

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Effect Rack Multi-Effects Processor

Roland DEP-5

Digital Effects Processor

Digital Effects Processor from the mid ’80s. Typical early digital FX sounds

Roland DEP-5 audio demos

A Roland Fantom XR synth module with its internal effect turned off was used as the sound source for all demos below.

Roland DEP-5 specs

Year of release1986
Presets100 + 100
Sound generation methoddigital
MIDIin, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
EffectsYes
Controlsbuttons
Outputsstereo input & output 1/4″ pairs
DisplayLCD blue

Roland DEP-5 photos

Roland DEP-5 manuals

Roland DEP-5 links

www.roland.com