Roland V-SynthXT

Roland V-SynthXT Overview

Roland V-SYNTHXT Synthesizer

Elastic Audio Synthesis To Go

Named the "Synthesizer of the Year" at the 2004 MIPA Awards, Roland's groundbreaking V-Synth now has a travel-friendly offspring. The XT is a portable new V-Synth with some spectacular tricks up its sleeves - and with enough synthesis and audio-processing power to make heads spin. It's fully stocked with a potent array of synthesis types, including the V-Synth's famous Elastic Audio Synthesis engine, plus analog-synth modeling, vocal modeling, and classic D-50 emulation. Add to that a rich lineup of COSM and reg; effects, external audio processing, a touch-sensitive color display, eight universal edit knobs, and you have an instrument that redefines rack/tabletop technology.

• The V-Synth's powerful variable-oscillator synthesis in rack/tabletop module
• New patches by world-class artists, and Sound Shaper function for fast navigation through extensive editing parameters.
• Rhythm Sets for unique rhythmic manipulation
• Multi-Step Modulator for incredible sound-design possibilities
• Extended analog-modeled waveform set, including SuperSaw, Polyphonic Feedback Oscillator, and X-mod (cross modulation) Oscillator
• USB streaming-audio, MIDI, and file transfer for one-cable computer connectivity
• VC-1 D-50 card and VC-2 Vocal Designer card pre-installed; live switching function enables V-Card application to be launched without rebooting
• Color touch-screen and eight universal edit knobs for fast, friendly operation
• Front-panel combo XLR/phono input for external audio processing

Roland V-SynthXT Details:

Standard or Surreal

The original V-Synth's factory soundset was a showcase of twisting, bending, otherworldly sounds. But the V-Synth is no one-trick pony, as evidenced by the new batch of unique "playable" patches created by an A-list group of star artists and producers. The patches might sound classic at first touch, but they explode to animated life when modulated. Start on familiar terrain, then hit the launchpad V-Synth style!

Sound Shaper

Experts onboard! The XT's innovative Sound Shaper function allows you create new sounds with the virtual "know-how" of professional sound designers. By selecting your destination sound type — whether a pad, bass, lead sound, etc. — this macro function guides you quickly through relevant parameters while editing. Complex editing is made easy.

Audio Inputs

The XT provides a variety of input paths for sampling and external-audio processing. You can sample directly into the synth via its audio inputs (XLR and 1/4-inch), you can import samples through USB (WAV and AIF format), or you can feed live audio to the XT for processing in real time. The front-panel Hi-Z input allows the XT to function as a unique and powerful effects rack for guitar or other instruments, the XLR input (with phantom power) allows the XT to be utilized as a full-blown vocoder. USB audio streaming enables computer-aided sound design and additional audio-processing possibilities.

Flexible Hardware Design

Physically speaking, the XT is the most flexible rack unit Roland has ever manufactured. It can be mounted in a rack, where it can be positioned flush or tilted and locked at an angle that best suits your working environment. Or, if you prefer, you can take the XT out of the rack, and place it on a flat surface. Its angled profile is designed to make the XT work perfectly as a standalone tabletop unit. Whether used in a rack or on a tabletap, the XT's large, color touch-screen display provides luxurious navigation, and its row of eight universal edit knobs makes using the synth fast, friendly, and expressive.

VC-1 & VC-2 Built-in

In addition to its user sampling, elastic-audio manipulation, and analog-synth modeling, the XT comes pre-installed with Roland's VC-1 (D-50 emulator) and VC-2 (Vocal Designer). It's like getting two additional instruments for free!

VC-1

The VC-1 transforms the XT into Roland's legendary D-50 synthesizer. Relive the D-50 in all its glory. Every circuit and precise detail of this legendary synthesizer has been faithfully modeled. It doesn't just sound like a D-50, it is a D-50.

VC-2

The VC-2 brings advanced vocal modeling to the V-Synth XT platform — from legacy vocoders to massive choir models with a level of expression never before achieved from conventional voice-processing algorithms.

Roland V-SynthXT Specifications:

• Sound Generator
• Configuration Oscillator (envelope x 4 + LFO x 1) x 2
• Modulator x 1
• COSM (envelope x 2 + LFO x 1) x 2
• TVA (envelope x 1 + LFO x 1) x 1
• Methods by which Oscillators produce sound PCM / VariPhrase (Preset waveforms + Sampling waveforms)
• Analog Modeling (14 OSC types: SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SINE, RAMP, JUNO, HQ-SAW, HQ-SQUARE, NOISE, LA-SAW, LA-SQUARE, SUPER-SAW, FEEDBACK-OSC, X-MOD-OSC)
• External Input
• Modulator 4 types (RING, FM, ENV-RING, OSC-SYNC) + MIX
• COSM 16 types (OD/DS, W-SHAPE, AMP, SPEAKER, RESONATOR, SBF1, SBF2, COMB, DUAL, TVF, DYN-TVF, COMP, LIMITER, F-SHIFT, LO-FI, TB-FILTER)
• Zones (Splits) 16
• Parts 16 (normally)
• 12 (when using a rhythm kit)
• Maximum Polyphony 24 voices
• (Varies depending on the load placed on the sound generator.)
• Internal Memory
• Project 1
• Patches 512
• waves 999
• Wave memory (RAM) 50 M bytes
• (When the unit ships from the factory, 32 M bytes of this is taken up by the preset waves.)
• Sample storage memory (FLASH) 10 M bytes
• External Storage Device
• PC CARD slot
• (Microdrive, SmartMedia or CompactFlash can be used with PC card adapter.)
• Effects
• MFX (Multi-effects) 41 sets
• Chorus 8 sets
• Reverb 10 sets
• System EQ 4 bands
• Internal V-Card applications (system expansion)
• VC-1 D-50 LA Synthesizer, VC-2 Vocal Designer
• (Switchable from the standard system while the power remains on.)
• Sampling Frequency
• Internal 44.1kHz
• Digital Audio IN/OUT 96, 48, 44.1 kHz
• Internal Signal Processing
• Sound generating section 32 bits (floating point)
• Effects section 24 bits (fixed point)
• DA Conversion 24 bits
• AD Conversion 24 bits
• Nominal Output Level
• MAIN OUT +4 dBu
• DIRECT OUT +4 dBu
• Nominal Input Level
• Input (Rear Panel) -10 / -20 dBu
• Mic (Front Panel, XLR type) -50 -- -10dBu
• Mic (Front Panel, 1/4 inch TRS phone type) -36 -- +4dBu
• Arpeggiator
• Patterns User programmable, (support use of control change messages)
• Motifs 8 types
• Tempo 20 to 250 BPM
• Multi Step Modulator
• Tracks 4
• Maximum Steps 16
• Tempo 20 to 250 BPM
• Display
• Graphic 320 x 240 dot backlit Color LCD with touch screen
• Controllers
• Assignable MIDI Control Knobs (E1--E8)
• Connectors
• Headphones Jack
• Main Output Jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4 inch TRS phone type)
• Direct Output Jacks (L, R) (1/4 inch phone type)
• Input Jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4 inch phone type)
• Mic Jack (1/4 inch phone type / XLR type, Hi-Z, phantom power)
• MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU)
• USB Connector (supports USB MIDI, file transfer, and USB Audio)
• Digital Audio Interface (24-bit, IEC60958)
• COAXIAL (IN, OUT)
• OPTICAL (IN, OUT)
• AC Inlet
• Power Supply
• AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
• Power Consumption
• 16 W
• Accessories
• V-Synth XT Owner's Manual
• V-Card Owner's Manual
• Sound List
• CD-ROM (USB Driver, Librarian)
• Rotation Lock Hardware
• PC CARD Protector
• Power Cord
• Options
• DR-Series Microphones
• Size and Weight ( When placed on top of a table )
• Width 482 mm 19 inches
• Depth 179 mm 7-1/16 inches
• Height 165 mm 6-1/2 inches
• Weight 4.4 kg 9 lbs. 12 oz.
• Size and Weight ( When mounted in a rack )
• Width 482 mm 19 inches
• Depth 172 mm 6-13/16 inches
• Height 177 mm 7 inches
• Weight 4.4 kg 9 lbs. 12 oz.
• *EIA-4U size: A vacant rack space immediately above is required in order to utilize the V-Synth XT's rotation feature.
• (0 dBu = 0.775 V rms)
• *The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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