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New Roland Gear

New Roland Gear

18 Jan 2006, 20:06
This was just posted over at Harmony Central, I get errors on the links however. Tomorrow will be a GOOD DAY!

Roland SH-201
http://www.rolandus.com/products/pr...769&ParentId=83

juno-g, vp-550 (!?!) several others as well now on roland page, but i could barely even believe this turned out to be true..

for some reason the pics aren't coming out in my browser on this page, but you can see them on the front page of synth section
http://www.rolandus.com/products/pr...spx?ParentId=83
and a splash ad on roland front page.

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Re: New Roland Gear

18 Jan 2006, 20:15
From http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=769&ParentId=83

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SH-201: Synthesizer
Put the Fun Back in Synthesis!
Features
For musicians new to synthesizers, Roland announces the most friendly and fun analog-modeling instrument on the market: the SH-201. For synth pros, the SH-201 will remind them of why they fell in love with synthesizers in the first place. Simply, the SH-201 is a blast to play! It sounds great too, thanks to such features as Roland???s famous Supersaw waveform, resonant filter, saturation control, and more.
Great-sounding analog-modeling synth
Ultra-EZ front panel is logically designed to teach the basics of synthesis
External input for manipulating external audio from CD/MP3 players, etc.
Built-in delay, reverb, and saturation effects
Arpeggiator adds instant rhythmic motion to sounds
USB port for audio/MIDI connection to computer
VSTi Editor software included for computer integration
Invisible infrared D Beam controller
More Info
Great Analog-Style Sound
Even though it???s super fun and easy to use, the SH-201 is no toy when it comes to sound. With two beefy analog-modeling oscillators onboard, complete with Roland???s famous Supersaw waveform and resonant filter, this little synth can blow down doors. It also comes with high-quality delay and reverb effects for adding depth and dimension to the sound, an overdrive control for adding a ripsaw edge, and an arpeggiator for instant rhythmic motion.
Ultra-Easy Operation
This is synthesis at its friendliest. The SH-201???s front panel puts every control directly under the player???s fingertips in a logically positioned signal path from left to right. No hidden menus, no nonsense. Just play and move the knobs and sliders. It???s as simple as that. Students of synthesis will love the ease and immediate gratification of the SH-201. No other modern synth on the market is as fun, friendly, and inviting.
External Audio Input
Playing the SH-201 from its keyboard is only half the fun. External audio sources can be plugged into the SH-201???s external input (CD/MP3-player, sampler,, etc.) and the sound can be twisted with the front-panel knobs and sliders. Wave your hands over the SH-201???s invisible D Beam for dramatic modulation.
USB Connectivity
The SH-201 can be connected to a computer (Mac or PC) with one simple USB cable. Both MIDI and audio can be routed through the USB port. A VSTi software editor is included, which allows SH-201 sounds to be manipulated from within a VSTi-compatible host software sequencer.
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Learning to play like Sponge Bob !
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When most people go to work they work. When musicians go to work they play. Which do you prefer?

Re: New Roland Gear

18 Jan 2006, 20:21
The new SRX12
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SRX-12: Classic EPs SRX Expansion Board
Roland???s Finest EP & Clav Collection
Features
If the current crop of R&B and hip-hop music is any indication, classic electric pianos and Clavs are hotter now than ever ??? and let???s not forget the many other genres that rely on these essential vintage instruments. Introducing the SRX-12: the finest sound library of coveted EPs and Clavs to bear the Roland logo. It painstakingly captures every note of the source electric pianos and every pickup setting of the source Clav. It can be installed in any SRX-compatible Roland instrument. The SRX-12 can be installed in any SRX-compatible Roland instrument (compatibility list below), but Fantom-X owners are in for an extra special treat with this collection, as you???re about to read.
Roland???s finest EP/Clav sounds ever!
Recorded in high-definition with the finest mics and converters
Every note sampled with multi-tone velocity switching
Bonus Piano-Mode functionality for Fantom-X6/X7/X8
More Info
Amazingly Authentic
Prepare yourself for the most meticulously sampled EPs and Clavs you???ve ever laid fingers on. Recorded at 197kHz with the finest microphones and converters, and with every note precisely sampled at multiple velocities, the SRX-12, simply, has no equal. The audio detail and programming expertise that went into this collection adds up to a stunningly authentic sound with incredible expression and playability.
Fantom-X Advantage
Owners of Roland???s Fantom-X6/X7/X8 will enjoy an extra bonus when purchasing the SRX-12. With the SRX-12 installed in a Fantom-X, extra pages are added to the Fantom-X???s Piano Mode that let you select and graphically edit the EPs and Clavs quickly and easily. While these special Piano Mode features are only available to Fantom-X6/7/8 users, the SRX-12 can be used with any SRX-compatible instrument.
SRX Compatibility
All SRX-series expansion boards, including the SRX-12, are compatible with the following:
Roland Fantom-S/S88*
Roland Fantom-X6/7/8/XR/Xa
Roland G-70
Roland JUNO-G
Roland MC-909
Roland RD-700/700SX
Rodgers MX-200
Roland VR-760 V-Combo
Roland XV-88/2020/3080/5050/5080
*Version 1.06 and higher
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You can also contact our Product Support department by phone Mon-Fri, 7:30am-6:00pm Pacific Standard Time.
Digital Recorders and Mixers: 323-890-3741
Guitar/Percussion Products: 323-890-3743
Pianos, Organs, Arrangers: 323-890-3744
Synths/Sound Modules/Groove Products: 323-890-3745
Main Product Support menu: 323-890-3740
In addition, we have a library of Support Documents that you can download and print out. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
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Learning to play like Sponge Bob !
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Re: New Roland Gear

18 Jan 2006, 20:23
The new Juno-G
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Juno-G: Synthesizer
Old-School Ease, Cutting-Edge Features
Features
Look familiar? True to its heritage, the new JUNO-G is affordable and user-friendly. But that???s where the comparisons to yesteryear end. This modern marvel packs a studio???s worth of sound, sequencing, and audio recording into one amazing instrument. Sharing the same high-powered processor as Roland???s famous Fantom-X series, the JUNO-G puts a world of first-class sound and performance features under musicians??? fingertips ??? and allows more sounds to be added via SRX expansion. Songs can be created with the onboard audio/MIDI recorder, all for an incredibly low price!
Powerful ??°Fantom-X-quality??² sound engine, 128-voice polyphony
Audio/MIDI multitrack recorder with dedicated transport controls and mixer
SRX slot for expanding the internal soundset
Large, friendly display and front-panel controls
Arpeggiator, Chord Memory, and multi-effects built in
USB port for MIDI communication, AIF/WAV file exchange, and data transfer
PC Card slot (which accepts CompactFlash or SmartMedia cards via adapter)
Cakewalk SONAR LE software CD-ROM bundled
Invisible infrared D Beam controller
More Info
Great Sounds
Roland???s Fantom-X series is a grand-slam hit around the globe. The Fantom???s high-quality sound engine is a key factor in its success. The JUNO-G shares the same processor as the Fantom-X, and thus delivers the finest sound quality on the market ??? including an 88-note multisampled grand piano, and a wide range of sounds that span from classical to cutting-edge. You can further expand your JUNO-G with one of Roland???s SRX expansion boards (optional).
Audio/MIDI Recorder Onboard
For songwriters and performers, the JUNO-G???s16-part MIDI sequencer is a must. But the addition of four companion stereo audio tracks is a huge bonus, and an unexpected surprise for an instrument in this price range! Now players can lay down the perfect backing tracks plus vocals, live guitar parts, and the like. The JUNO-G???s dedicated front-panel transport controls and mixer make the recording experience all the more friendly.
Inviting Interface
For an instrument packed with so many features, the JUNO-G offers unprecedented ease of use. The aforementioned mixer and transport controls are only part of the friendly ??°hands-on??² work surface. It has clearly labeled buttons, six knobs to modify sounds, five sliders for the audio section, a data wheel, a D Beam, and a pitch/mod lever. In the center of it all is the largest backlit LCD of any synth in this price range.
Computer Friendly
The beauty of the JUNO-G is that it can be used to by itself create complete songs from start to finish, but for those who want to take it one step further and incorporate a computer into the setup, the JUNO-G can be linked to a PC or Mac via its USB port. All MIDI communications can be handled over USB, which can also be used to send and receive WAV/AIF files and patch data. As an extra computer-related bonus, Roland ships every new JUNO-G with a copy of Cakewalk???s SONAR LE software for PC.
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Support
If you have questions about operating your Roland/BOSS/Edirol product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone Mon-Fri, 7:30am-6:00pm Pacific Standard Time.
Digital Recorders and Mixers: 323-890-3741
Guitar/Percussion Products: 323-890-3743
Pianos, Organs, Arrangers: 323-890-3744
Synths/Sound Modules/Groove Products: 323-890-3745
Main Product Support menu: 323-890-3740
In addition, we have a library of Support Documents that you can download and print out. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTS
No support documents for this product at this time.
Old-School Ease, Cutting-Edge Features
Features
Look familiar? True to its heritage, the new JUNO-G is affordable and user-friendly. But that???s where the comparisons to yesteryear end. This modern marvel packs a studio???s worth of sound, sequencing, and audio recording into one amazing instrument. Sharing the same high-powered processor as Roland???s famous Fantom-X series, the JUNO-G puts a world of first-class sound and performance features under musicians??? fingertips ??? and allows more sounds to be added via SRX expansion. Songs can be created with the onboard audio/MIDI recorder, all for an incredibly low price!
Powerful ??°Fantom-X-quality??² sound engine, 128-voice polyphony
Audio/MIDI multitrack recorder with dedicated transport controls and mixer
SRX slot for expanding the internal soundset
Large, friendly display and front-panel controls
Arpeggiator, Chord Memory, and multi-effects built in
USB port for MIDI communication, AIF/WAV file exchange, and data transfer
PC Card slot (which accepts CompactFlash or SmartMedia cards via adapter)
Cakewalk SONAR LE software CD-ROM bundled
Invisible infrared D Beam controller
More Info
Great Sounds
Roland???s Fantom-X series is a grand-slam hit around the globe. The Fantom???s high-quality sound engine is a key factor in its success. The JUNO-G shares the same processor as the Fantom-X, and thus delivers the finest sound quality on the market ??? including an 88-note multisampled grand piano, and a wide range of sounds that span from classical to cutting-edge. You can further expand your JUNO-G with one of Roland???s SRX expansion boards (optional).
Audio/MIDI Recorder Onboard
For songwriters and performers, the JUNO-G???s16-part MIDI sequencer is a must. But the addition of four companion stereo audio tracks is a huge bonus, and an unexpected surprise for an instrument in this price range! Now players can lay down the perfect backing tracks plus vocals, live guitar parts, and the like. The JUNO-G???s dedicated front-panel transport controls and mixer make the recording experience all the more friendly.
Inviting Interface
For an instrument packed with so many features, the JUNO-G offers unprecedented ease of use. The aforementioned mixer and transport controls are only part of the friendly ??°hands-on??² work surface. It has clearly labeled buttons, six knobs to modify sounds, five sliders for the audio section, a data wheel, a D Beam, and a pitch/mod lever. In the center of it all is the largest backlit LCD of any synth in this price range.
Computer Friendly
The beauty of the JUNO-G is that it can be used to by itself create complete songs from start to finish, but for those who want to take it one step further and incorporate a computer into the setup, the JUNO-G can be linked to a PC or Mac via its USB port. All MIDI communications can be handled over USB, which can also be used to send and receive WAV/AIF files and patch data. As an extra computer-related bonus, Roland ships every new JUNO-G with a copy of Cakewalk???s SONAR LE software for PC.

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Learning to play like Sponge Bob !
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When most people go to work they work. When musicians go to work they play. Which do you prefer?

looking forward to tomorrow

18 Jan 2006, 22:22
Damn! The SH-201 looks nice! Can't wait to see a movie/ audio on this. Let's hope it sounds good.

My Roland Stuff:
Fantom X8 (mainboard replacement complete)
SRX 7, SRX9
V-Synth
Roland Gear: V-Synth, VC1

New Roland Gear

18 Jan 2006, 23:17
Stilllearnin thanks for all the great info.you work for roland dont you.srx 12 looks promissing but whats the asterisk out beside the s88 for, do have any info thats the ax i would put that rom into.thanks.............chubby!

Re: New Roland Gear

18 Jan 2006, 23:37
chubby,

It says that the * means you need OS 1.06 and higher.

Bassman
Bassman

Re: New Roland Gear

19 Jan 2006, 02:06
Chubby, no I don't work for Roland, never did. In fact I've never worked for any company in the music business, I'm an Elect Engineer who likes keyboards, pianos, soccer, and DOES BEERS!

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Learning to play like Sponge Bob !
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When most people go to work they work. When musicians go to work they play. Which do you prefer?

Re: New Roland Gear

19 Jan 2006, 03:44
Ths SH201 would have been perfect with a vocoder :(

the juno-G... it will sell very high volumes if it really has the same sonic engine of the Fantom X.

I'm sorry of seeing no updates in the workstation line :-( the VP550 sounds nice, it's basically a VC-2 with a keyboard... very cool.

I can't wait for the demos...

Re: New Roland Gear

19 Jan 2006, 14:37
SH-201 looks like exactly what I'm looking for!

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"Real musicans don't need expensive equipment to create... a true artist will make music with anything that is around them." ~ Mom

Pearls of wisdom, no mistake, but I bought a Fantom-Xa anyways ;)
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"Real musicans don't need expensive equipment to create... a true artist will make music with anything that is around them." ~ Mom

Pearls of wisdom, no mistake, but I bought a Fantom-Xa anyways ;)

Re: New Roland Gear

19 Jan 2006, 15:30
Here are a few bigger pics of the new products courtesy of the German Roland site:
Juno G
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SH-201
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VP-550
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You can also download the manuals from http://www.roland.com

Best.

Re: New Roland Gear

19 Jan 2006, 17:50
Syrinx - thanks for those up-close photos. Really helps see what's going on with these new instruments. BTW unlike Korg, who is using no more than computer renderings, Roland, the reliable company they are, will almost certainly release these instruments when they say they will. Other manufacturers - take note!

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