128-Voice Synthesiser Module
New Roland synthesisers with 128-voice sound engine for extensive layering and multitimbral applications.
64MB internal wave memory with 1,083 Waves including incredible new waveforms as well as sounds from the classic JD-990 Super JD.
Stereo playback capability per tone with amazing velocity switches and keyboard splits.
Onboard studio-quality effects derived from Roland SRV-3030, V-Studios, RSS and COSM instruments.
Compatible with XP/JV-Series Patches and SR-JV80-Series wave expansion boards.
Reads Roland S-700 and Akai S1000/S3000 CD-ROMs, AIFF and .WAV files via SCSI port using optional SIMM memory.
R-BUS port for 8-channel digital output to R-BUS-equipped devices or ADAT(TM)/Tascam(R) or AES/EBU with optional interface boxes.
Memory Specifications: 72 pin, FPM or EDO, 60 ns or faster, 16, 32 or 64 MB
Advance Synthesis in Three Distinct Models
The Roland XV-Series offers the world's most advanced digital synthesis technology, which translates, first and foremost, into incredibly expressive sound. This amazing technology is available in three distinct models designed to meet the needs of performers, studio musicians, and sound designers. The flagship XV-5080 Synthesiser Module, on the other hand, boasts 32-part multitimbral operation, room for four SRX-Series and four SR-JV80-Series expansion boards, Roland/Akai sample-playback capabilities, COSM effects, a larger LCD, plus digital outputs in S/PDIF and R-BUS formats.
128-Voice Polyphony and Unprecedented Wave Memory
While some manufacturers rely on multiple sound sources or expansions to achieve higher polyphony, the Roland XV-Series obtains its 128-Voice polyphony through a single, powerful sound engine. This means even the most complex multitimbral arrangements and layers can be created using just one XV-Series synthesiser. The XV-Series' internal wave memory, on par with many of today's samplers, comes with 64MB standard--four times that of the popular JV-2080. There are 424 new waveforms, each painstakingly sampled to achieve a level of realism never before possible. These new waves include everything from lively stereo grand pianos to sampled guitars capable of reproducing slide and harmonic performances. In addition, there are new expressive Rhodes (R) pianos, rock organs, saxophone, orchestra unisons, and analog synthesiser waves - plus new drum sets that must be heard to be believed. In addition to these new waveforms, the XV-Series includes all of the internal waveforms of the JV-2080, ensuring backward compatibility with all XP/JV-Series synths. Roland even mined the archives to include 112 waveforms from the legendary JD-990. These waveforms are perfect for sound designing and offer a variety of analog waves, attack transients and spectrum loops.
Stereo Playback Capability per Tone
With the new XV-Series comes enhanced Roland tonal architecture; all XV-Series synths can play back two waveforms per Tone. Since a Patch can use up to four Tones, this makes for some incredible 4-stage velocity switching or four-zone keyboard splits, each using a stereo waveform within a single Patch. A Lock Legato function even allows precise legato performance of the waveforms. So now, for the first time, even the most delicate expressions can be reproduced at the Patch level without running out of polyphony thanks to the XV's 128-voice design.
Endless Modulation via Matrix Control
Whether it be a hint of vibrato or a sudden change in pitch, the XV-Series utilises an extensive set of modulation routings called Matrix Control to add even more nuance to its sounds. A total of four destinations can be assigned per source, each having its own bi-polar sensitivity parameter. Modulation can be switched on or off for specific Tones--even added inversely. Or, use the Tone Mix Table to control the independent levels of each Tone via a modulation source. Combined with enormous hardwired routings and other advanced synthesis functions, the expressive possibilities are endless.
Studio-Quality Effects Onboard
All three XV-Series synthesisers have powerful DSP effects onboard, incorporating independent reverb, chorus, and studio-quality multi-effects processors. The lush, ambient reverb algorithms are derived from Roland's top-of-the-line SRV-3030 24-bit Digital Reverb Processor. The chorus section produces a rich, thick modulation perfect for fattening up leads and pads.
The new M-FX section contains all of the JV-2080's EFX algorithms, plus popular V-Studio effects, RSS, and unique algorithms like 3D Delay, Slicer, formant filter, Isolator, and a triplet-based Shuffle Delay. On the XV-5080, the M-FX section is beefed up further to include COSM processing and a set of multi-effects optimised for guitar, bass, and keyboard. The 5080 even sports a master EQ per output. Most importantly, with entire XV series all of this massive DSP processing is heard through 24-bit D/A converters, ensuring crystal-clear sound reproduction.
Load Your Favourite Sample CD-ROM's
For those who want to take advantage of existing sample libraries, the XV-5080 offers playback of Roland S-700-Series and Akai S1000/S3000 CD-ROM's through its built-in SCSI port. For even more flexibility, the XV-5080 can also read AIFF and .WAV files. Up to 128MB of optional SIMM memory may be installed, allowing users to convert wave data - and even S-700/S1000/S3000 Patches and S-700 Performances - and store them to the XV-5080's User memory. Loaded sample data can also be stored to external hard drives via SCSI or to SmartMedia (TM) cards. With the XV-5080's sample-playback features, it is no longer necessary to have a dedicated sampler for accessing sound libraries on CD-ROM.
Get On the R-BUS
The XV-5080 is easily integrated into an all-digital studio using its S/PDIF digital output (coaxial and optical) or R-BUS output. Offering eight output channels of 24-bit digital audio, the R-BUS port enables the XV-5080 to interface directly with R-BUS-equipped products like the VSR-880 Digital Studio Recorder, or Roland's VM-7000-Series and VM-3100Pro V-Mixers. R-BUS can even be converted to ADAT/Tascam or AES/EBU formats using optional interface boxes. Thanks to its S/PDIF and R-BUS outputs, the XV-5080 can send up to eight channels of digital audio to virtually any piece of digital gear in your studio.