If the srx was placed in a xv5080 it should be the same, if roland have taken the internal from the xv5080 tones and not the super natural tones. If a unit is not listed here, it does not have an initialization procedure that is userexecutable. But 5080 has much more waveforms some from vintage expansion. Roland xv5080 specifications, pictures, prices, links.
I love my jd 800, its usually the 1st synth i mess with when i fire up my gear. The xv5050 is very similar to an xv5080 and can do most everything, but it has a tiny screen and doesnt have sample playback which admittedly i never use because i dont have a working scsi drive. As i understand it so far, the xv5080 should have nearly all the functionality of the jd 990 with some minor exceptions xmod, and the srx07 board is supposed to contain all the waveforms from roland s popular srjv8004 vintage synth quote from roland s site. It features 128voices of powerful xv sounds, an 88note precision hammeraction keyboard, dbeam controller, and expandability via 64mb srx and popular srjv80series wave expansion boards. Dec 26, 2004 grab the jd 990 if you want a cost effective rompler for real and virtual analog type sounds. This channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments.
It seems like the xv5050 and 5080 offer everything you get in the jd plus a lot more, if you dont mind the. Once again, roland redefines the standard of professional synthesizers. The srx are a series of expansion boards produced by roland corporation. In case of xp30 this is jv2080 with keyboard, and 3 boards installed vs xv 5080 on same patches, difference was quite noticeable in bigger stereo field and superior sonic quality of 5080. They are used to expand certain models of roland synthesizers, music workstations, keyboards, and sound modules. System1 in the spirit of its predecessors system100, system100m and system700, the system1 breaks new ground with remarkable flexibility. With xv3080 being 32k and xv5080 and xv5050 with original 44. The xv5080 can do almost everything that the others can, but it doesnt have the filter resonance distortion issue of the jd990, and it has a higher audio fidelity than the jv2080. Find great deals on ebay for roland xv 5050 and roland xv 5080. You can select srx sounds from a synths front panel or via midi messages, which has a few advantages. Oct 31, 2008 the jd 990, i use it for 15 years, i love it and i keep it, he has a personality and a single grain that roland would not try.
Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050 post by desmond mon mar 14, 2016 12. Sep 22, 2018 roland xv 5080 factory presets the roland xv 5080 128voice synthesizer module is the ultimate sound module based on the bestsounding, most expressive and expandable new synthesizersample. Roland xv2020, xv5080, xv88, xv5050, xv3080 soundbanks. New 128voice synth module with extensive layering and multitimbral applications. Roland jd 990, jv880, jv 990, xv 5050 rotary potentiometer with. Evolution of a classic synth module roland jv 1080 vs integra 7 duration. Roland xv 3080 synthesizer w maudio midisport 8x8 and grundorf rack. Now, i thought the jv engine only allowed for four mono patches, where the 3080 used stereo patches, like the rest of the xvs. Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050 vintage. Its rackmount design and impressive power and functionality within the studio paved way for the hugely successful jvseries rack modules which lead, ultimately, to the xv series monstermodules.
Download a pdf version of the roland synthesizer chronicle, 1973 through 2010. Its the worlds first plugout synth, which gives access to plugin versions of legendary roland synths that can. I was under the impression the xv5080 came out first, then the xv88, then the xv3080, then the fantom fa76, then the xv5050which i own. The jd 990 is also compatible with jv80 and jd800 expansion boards and can hold one internal expansion board. Some of the waveforms have been renamed, but they are there. It you want max quality, then go either jd990 or xv5080. Many of these procedures will erase all memory in the unit. New modulation matrix and stereo playbacktwo waveforms per tone or op to 8 waveforms in a patch. Like pro5 said, the 990 is more powerful and has a cleaner sound. In case of xp30 this is jv2080 with keyboard, and 3 boards installed vs xv5080 on same patches, difference was quite noticeable in bigger stereo field and superior sonic quality of 5080. First introduced in 2000, they are small boards of electronic circuitry with 64mb roms containing patches and rhythm sets. Reason why i kept 5050 is explained in the previous jd debates thread. With xv 3080 being 32k and xv 5080 and xv 5050 with original 44. There are some nice waveforms from the old jd990 and a few jupiter 8 saws.
One thing that is very different on 5050 vs 1080 is the dynamics. Its not your standard three prong or even two prong ac that roland has in many of its older synths. The jd990 can hold one internal expansion board and the best choice is to put the vintage expansion in it because that gives you about 512 patches only 255 from jvseries. Roland xv 5080 factory presets the roland xv5080 128voice synthesizer module is the ultimate sound module based on the bestsounding, most expressive and expandable new synthesizersample. Although its not represented in the presets the 5080 can sound like the most evil. Innovative hybrid cajon with builtin electronic sounds. View and download roland xv 5080 quick start manual online. Also new effects like rss,isolator,formant filter and cosm. Xv 5080 have many new things like 24 bit ad and new reverbs from srv 3030.
Xv series xv series contain the whole jd990 waveform set. Roland super jd 990 synthesizer module 1993 roland jd 800 rackmount version of the keyboard synthesizer with great enhancements but sacrifying the realtime controls galore. The sounds include those from the jv2080 plus many more new sounds and waveforms from the jd 990 and super jd. Jv2080 for 499 w8 cards im trying to find out what they are. I took some time and went through number 1150 of the patches of srx05. Roland xv5080 vst roland cloud test sounds by tiago. Volume 1, wind controller essentials, for the roland xv2020, xv5080, xv88, xv5050, xv3080, and compatibles contains a full bank of 128 allnew and amazing patches and 64 astounding performances specially designed to be used with and requires a midi wind controller or breath controller.
Jv880, 1080, 2080, and jd990 comparisons keys, synths. Of course ive bought enough things at this store to know theyll come down from that price. The roland jd 990 super jd is a module version of roland jd 800 synthesizer with expanded capabilities, which was released in 1993. I guess memory doesnt serve me as well as id imagined. Roland jd800 vs jd990 vintage synth explorer forums. One thing i never understood about the super jd was the ac power plug that roland installed in the unit. It you want max quality, then go either jd 990 or xv 5080.
Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Massive internal wave memory includes incredible new sounds, plus all sounds from jv2080 and a collection of waveforms from the jd 990 super jd. Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050. Released in 2000, the roland xv5080 stepped onto the scene, leaving a. The jd 990 is an enhanced version of the jd 800 and was the top o the line jd synth. Thinking of getting a jd990 or xv5080 any opinions. For the studio, the jd990 has midi inoutthru and eight outputs in four stereo pairs. Jd 990 is a multitimbral synthesizer utilizing wavetable samplebased synthesis technology. The a88mkii is supremely playable, with onboard creative tools for todays musicians and producers. Make sure you have backed up any data you wish to keep before performing these procedures. Oct 25, 2017 xv series contain the whole jd 990 waveform set.
The sound of this gem is not as bright as the xv models and not as subdued as the xp or jd models. Sos forum roland jv1080 vs jv2080 vs xv3080 vs xv5080. The 5080 has sample memory, and it can play back akai and roland sample. Apr 07, 2014 i particularly remember one preset called letter from pat. If you care for the high sheen filter sound, go with jd 990 as it can pull out the way xv 5080 cant. A walkthrough and comparison of the jv1080 and xv5080 plugins. The xv5080 trs many people, and jd module super jv forces, but this is not new. In fact if you have both units, just load it and hear the difference for yourself. May 01, 2008 theres a local store that has the following used synths. To me the cloud xv5080 is merely just some okay, a lot of new presets but in a. Grab the jv1080 for the all around bread and butter. If your on a tight budget, this is where to go for those sounds. It is similar in look to the jv10802080, but many owners swear that the jd990 sounds better due apparently to better dac converters, and the onboard low, high and band pass filters.
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