In addition to each company workstation type synthesizer also of roland xp 50 but it had been released, even to the spec basis for its time roland xp 50 has surpassed the other, a fullfledged music in the true sense of the term it said. Patch king sounds for roland jv1080, jv2080, xp10, xp30, xp50, xp60 and xp80 synthesizers are your best upgrade value. The entire xp series, i think, is the jv1080 sound engine. Patchman music pro patches for the xp50, xp60, xp80 and compatibles are a superb value. Roland xp50 music workstation synths and keyboards. It didnt work when we hooked it up, but we figured out how to fix a roland xp 50 with no sound. These synths only had a 64 patch user area, so both banks fit into this one jv1080 bank which has a 128 patch capacity. It is a digital synthesizer using sampled rom waveforms.
Check out the xp50 initialization hard reset page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. How to load these patches into my roland xp 50 or xp 80. Also utilised by flaming lips on their album yoshimi battles the pink robots xp series. The xps the xp 30, xp 50, xp 60, and xp 80 can only load the midi files found on this page. Fortunately, its not hard to replace a roland xp 50 battery. Sonar has the best outofthebox support for the xp60 ive ever used. Check out the roland xp50 technical specifications page at. View and download roland xp 50 service notes online. What is the difference between a roland xp50 and xp60. View and download roland xp 10 owners manual online. Its possible to control all the single parameters of the patch, performance, rhythm, system and banks.
Roland page at synthzone stoffelshome d 50 very useful page for d 50 user d50ve a beautiful d 50 editor. Many of these procedures will erase all memory in the unit. Rolandclan forum xp jv series most active community around roland keyboards. The roland xp 50 music workstation has great sound which is the same as the acclaimed rack mount synth jv1080. You can use a program like cakewalk, cubase or sysex to send the. The roland xp 80 has been used by jean michel jarre to record his sessions 2000 and by the beastmastas team. How do i create a layered sound on the roland xp50.
How to load these patches into my roland xp 50, xp 60 or xp 80. Patchman music roland xp50, xp80, and compatibles soundbanks. If you would enjoy having a boatload of roland pcm sounds at your finger tips, you really cant go wrong with these. The xp 60 also came with a bank of new patches for dance sounds that did not come with the 50. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. The xp 50 music workstation sets the standard in synth workstations, featuring roland s ultrafast 32.
Compared with earlier xp series synths, the xp 80 adds a great 76note semiweighted keyboard for a realistic playing experience. These soundbanks are an outstanding value containing a whopping 128 patches and 32 performances. Superb sound quality capable of emulating most any instrument imaginable plus totally fat analog synth type sounds and loads of percussion. Roland xp50, xp80, xp60, xp30, xv88, jv1080, jv2080. Instant response from a 32bit risc chip for more realtime potential.
Multitimbral midi editor for roland jv1080, jv2080, jv1010, xp30, xp50, xp60 and xp80 synthesizers. Is there something that i need to do other than buy a newer keyboard. Total parameter editing for the roland jv xp series and much more. All buttons, sliders, keys, outputs, lcd, floppy drive, os system tested and works good. The xp 50 music workstation sets the standard in synth workstations, featuring roland s ultrafast 32bit custom risc chip and incredible userexpandability. The xp 50 is a msuic workstation that combines a synthizer sound souce that produces a rich variety of sounds compatible with the jv1080 with a powerful sequencer. With a bang for your buck value the xp 50 still makes a great keyboard alternative to the jv1080.
Xp 60 xp 80 patch list 057 60s leadorg 058 assalt organ 059 d 50 organ 060 cathedral 061 church pipes 062 poly key 063 poly saws 064 poly pulse 065 dual profs. The xp50 is not just another synthesizer workstation, its basically a jv1080 with a builtin keyboard and a 16track sequencer. In addition to each company workstation type synthesizer also of roland xp 50 but it had been released, even to the spec basis for its time roland xp 50 has surpassed the other, a fullfledged music in the true sense of the term it said to be a product that. How do i synchronize the performance clock to the sequencer on the roland xp50. While the strawbs continued to stick to the 45 minute song format, occasionally longer they did the occasional miniepic around 68 minutes, no sidelength epics ever even during their more progressive phase, harmonium were not afraid to explore anything. Roland juno ds 88 portable synth brings real piano feel at. You can use the patches below on a jv1080, jv2080, xp 50 and xp 80. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. This is the roland, and say nothing while the unit is 1996, the piano sounds of newts and company does not catch as much as those the xp 50. Midi quest roland xp50 editor and librarian for windows. Xp50 patch list xp50 turbo start xp50 frequently asked questions xp50 advanced sequencing xp50 used with external. As i was about to start our second set during a gig last weekend, my xp 50 decided to emit a harsh, distorted metallic sound.
This channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments. Its family of xp synthesizers consists of the first released xp 10 in 1994 and xp 50 in 1995. Canceling usb communication below that drive there will be folders named roland and tmp. Roland zone very extensive list of commented links on the xp jv family recommended alt.
I powercycled it to no avail but all its other functions continued and were unaffected so i was able to continue using it as a midi master keyboard as it was connected to my emu proteus 2000 module. Making a patch sound thick or thin turning a tone onoff 50. What are the technical specifications of the roland xp50. Oct 31, 2008 first piano sounds nice piano in particular. Using the xp 50 with an external sequencer the xp 50 combines a 64voice, 16part multitimbral sound source, a 61note controller, and a 16track advanced mrcpro sequencer with disk drive into one keyboard. Nov 09, 2016 one of my sons wants to learn to play piano. Sometimes, i feel like playing a synth part, sometimes strings. It just so happens i own a roland xp 50 keyboard that i kept in storage for a number of years. Edit any parameter, organize your patches, create random patches, and more. Fortunately, its not hard to replace a roland xp50 battery.
The program is a complete editor for the jv1080 or xp 50 80 synthesiser. When i tried to define the roland xp keyboard in the tools section, there wasnt a spot for xp like in other cakewake software. Fix a roland xp 50 with no sound the silicon underground. This happens on every patch, so is not patch related. I have also been looking into some used synths as well and right now i have my eye on a roland xp 50.
Edit all voice parameters using intuitive touchbased controls. Is sonar compatible with the roland xp 60 keyboard. With extensive professional features, superb quality pcm sounds, sequencing, effects and more, the xp 80 could be the only synth you may ever need. To me, the biggest difference on the performance side was the movement from 2 assignable cc sliders above the stick on the xp 50 to a set of 4 sliders with with a switch to go between control of filter and adsr on the 6080. Each volume contains a full set of the highest quality sounds available for these synths covering a wide range of timbres. So, the first time sitting down to sequence a song on the xp50 felt like home in a far away land where i did not know anyone. You can use a program like cakewalk, cubase or winsysex to send the. Each wave expansion board includes patchesrhythm sets that make use of. The roland jv80, jv90, jv, jv880, and jv1010 synths from the jv series can be expanded with one srjv80 wave expansion board, as can the jd990 and the fantom fa76 the xp 30 and xv88 can accept up to two srjv80 boards the xp 50, xp 60, xp 80, jv1080, xv3080, and xv5080 can accept up to four. Complete control of all your synthesizer in patch mode or performance mode 15 patch parts, rhythm part, effects, part common, performance common, scale tune and several system settings from a single instance. It contains the original user bank patches that shipped from the factory on both the roland jv80 and the jv90.
See below patchman music pro patches for the xp50, xp60, xp80 and compatibles are a superb value. The roland xp50 is a music workstation that combines the synthesizer engine of roland s jv1080 sound module with the sequencing capabilities of their mrcpro sequencer and a 61note keyboard. If a unit is not listed here, it does not have an initialization procedure that is userexecutable. Roland clan forums view topic roland xp 50 sound damage. Xps cannot load sysex files so there is no need to download them if you plan on loading the patches onto your xp through the disk drive. Roland xp50 loading a single patch from disk sweetwater. Sdqgdeoh6\ qwkhvlhu 3dwfklvwlqj 2000 roland corporation u. In addition, it has a capability of adding up to 4 expansion boards to expand patches, waves, and drum sets. Let other roland dserie users enjoy your creations d50 sound banks list of all d50 sound banks. Rather than reload an entire file with all of its contents, you can also select and load single files, such as a patch, from an. Recently, roland s own vsynth reminded of the d 50 thanks to in a few cases the lowgrade samples, the sonic character, and the amazing editing possibilities it offers and now even includes a virtual d 50 in a card that you can boot off, to transform the vsynth in a complete d 50. Oct 26, 2018 saaz music present roland xp50 xp60 xp80 keyboard harmonium tone roland indian tone saaz music i like roland xp series keyboardits saund like original instrument.
Roland xp 50 for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for roland xp 50 for sale. With extensive professional features, superb quality pcm sounds, sequencing, effects and more, the xp 60 could be the only synth you may ever need. Xp60 xp80 patch list 057 60s leadorg 058 assalt organ 059 d50 organ 060 cathedral 061 church pipes 062 poly key 063 poly saws 064 poly pulse 065 dual profs. Thanks for purchasing roland xp 50 music workstation. Get the most from your roland xp 50 editor and librarian with fast and easy parameter editing, unparalleled bank organization, inspirational patch randomization, plugin support for au, vst3, vst2, aax, and unmatched daw integration. The d 50 was also the first synth to incorporate an onboard reverbmultifx unit, a fact that contributed to its legendary sound. Check out the roland xp50 technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer.
Andy slater provides patches for the jv xp series synths as well as being the home of the jv xp ring. I have narrowed it down to a few new machines, korg x 50, roland juno di or a yamaha mm6. Used xp50 or used x50, juno di or mm6 or something else. Listen to roland s expansion audio demo cd iii in mp3 format, one example at a time. The roland xp 50 is a music workstation that combines the synthesizer engine of roland s jv1080 sound module with the sequencing capabilities of their mrcpro sequencer and a 61note keyboard. Patch base is a fullfeatured editor and librarian for the roland xp 50. Roland xp50 xp50 xp60 xp60 xp80 xp80 patches voices programs. The xp 6080 can save all of its user settings patches, performances, rhythm sets and system settings to a floppy disk as an. The roland xp 50 is a 61 key aftertouch and velocity sensitive, 1664 voice 48part multimbral, gm compatible digital synthesizer, featuring 14 oscillators 448.
See below patchman music pro patches for the xp 50, xp 60, xp 80 and compatibles are a superb value. New age great enyas use of the pizzagogo patch is an example of how wellsuited to ambientnewage but not only, of course. I assume that xp 30 shares the same keys, so its pretty comfortable as long as the red goop doesnt strike. Forum for jd, jv, xp and xv synthesizers from 1990s. Windows xp users if you want to power off the fantomxr when it is connected to your computer in. Roland xp 50 music workstation 64voice synthesizer61key keyboard made in japanexcellent professional instrument.
Its the same type for hammond organ sounds are excellent lorqui the effects and worked with some modulation. Download via our free email delivery and get your new super jv and xp patches today. How do i record a song from an external sequencer with the roland xp50. Harmonium was like the strawbs in that they started off as a folk band and then later explored the mellotron and more progressive realms. Of memory synth dynamic 5 octaves, no aftertouche, lightweight touch. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. The xp 80 was one of roland s flagship digital workstation synthesizers. Check out the roland xp 50 initializing the xp50 restoring the factory settings page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. I repair portable indian harmoniums in boulder, co. Introducing our latest, high quality sound cards for the xp 30, xp 50, xp 60, and xp 80, sounds that have inspired our customers to give us top comments.
I think i have almost all but eliminated the mm6 because it really seems a little flimsy in build quality and the 32 poly is a bit lacking. That means you get some of roland s best sounds in a performance workstation that is as affordable as proquality can get beyond which come the xp 60 and xp 80 megasynths. Listen to all of the original xp demonstration songs found on the xp 80 demo floppy disk in mp3 format and all the xp 50 dance kit demo songs found on the xp 50 dance kit floppy disk that came with the xp 80. First released in 1995, the xp 50 and the roland xp 10 were the first two roland xp series products, later joined by the xp 80 and xp 30. Roland xp 50 is a builtin sequencer in the multitimbral use workstation type synthesizer has become mainstream it was launched in 1995. How do i duplicate effects settings of a patch in performance mode on the roland.
Jv or xp patches and sounds for changeit editor norway roland xp 50 pages. Musical instrument synthesizer recording equipment electronic keyboard drums. Jvxp editor for roland jv1080, jv2080, jv1010, xp30, xp50. Available as system exclusive or standard midi files. I failed to mention at this point that id grown up with roland, prior to enlistment and had owned an s550, a d50, a w30, a d20, and a tr707. The xp 60 was one of roland s flagship digital workstation synthesizers. Best choice products 88key full size digital piano set wsemiweighted. Yes, get both of those or rather, jx3p and mks 50, to save space i actually use the xp 80 only as a controller. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. I have worked in instrument repair at various times in my life and there was a need for harmonium repair in the kirtan and yoga community in boulder. Thanks to the way roland had set up its multitimbral interface, within the xp50 s digital readout, it was really easy for me to switch between different parts, and take over, for what the sequencer was playing, which is always something ive loved to do. Make sure you have backed up any data you wish to keep before performing these procedures. You can use the patches below on a jv1080, jv2080, xp 50, xp 60, xp 80 and other roland jv xp synths which are sound compatible with these. Structure a basic patch is composed by 4 tones or pcm samples with indipendent parameters.
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