Roland U-220 - Revision history

FlashyRom at 15:37, 28 March 2026

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	[[Category:Roland U-series devices]]		[[Category:Roland U-series devices]]
			[[Category:Rackmount units]]

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	\| effects = Reverb (8 types, with delay), Chorus (5 types) <ref name=u220-om-effects>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 54-56.</ref>		\| effects = Reverb (8 types, with delay), Chorus (5 types) <ref name=u220-om-effects>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 54-56.</ref>
	\| image2 = [[File:Roland U220 back.jpg\|320px]]		\| image2 = [[File:Roland U220 back.jpg\|320px]]
			\| power = Hard-wired {{Hard-Wired}}<br>Region-Specific<br>20-watt power draw
			\| battery = 3-volt CR2032
	}}		}}
	The '''Roland U-220''' is a rackmount version of the [[Roland U-20]] ROMpler keyboard, released in 1989. It is a revised version of the [[Roland U-110]], with the same engine and all of its Tones (samples) built into its ROM. It also features two of the [[SN-U110]] expansion cards also built into its ROM (SN-U110-08 Synthesiser and SN-U110-09 Guitar and Keyboards)<ref name=redroo-snu110-info>[https://musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au/Recording_Gear_Roland_U-220_PCM_Cards.html Roland Sound Library SN-U110 and SN-MV30-S1 Series PCM Cards - musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au]</ref>, with only two expansion slots instead of the U-110's four. It features a less noisy DAC<ref name=llamamusic-u20-info>[http://llamamusic.com/u20/u-20_info.html U-110/U-20/U-220 Info Page - llamamusic.com]</ref> than the U-110, and twice the front panel keys to aid in menu navigation.		The '''Roland U-220''' is a rackmount version of the [[Roland U-20]] ROMpler keyboard, released in 1989. It is a revised version of the [[Roland U-110]], with the same engine and all of its Tones (samples) built into its ROM. It also features two of the [[SN-U110]] expansion cards also built into its ROM (SN-U110-08 Synthesiser and SN-U110-09 Guitar and Keyboards)<ref name=redroo-snu110-info>[https://musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au/Recording_Gear_Roland_U-220_PCM_Cards.html Roland Sound Library SN-U110 and SN-MV30-S1 Series PCM Cards - musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au]</ref>, with only two expansion slots instead of the U-110's four. It features a less noisy DAC<ref name=llamamusic-u20-info>[http://llamamusic.com/u20/u-20_info.html U-110/U-20/U-220 Info Page - llamamusic.com]</ref> than the U-110, and twice the front panel keys to aid in menu navigation.

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	{{Infobox module		{{Infobox module
	\| name = Roland U-220		\| name = Roland U-220
	\| image = [[File:Roland-U220-Front composite.jpg\|320px]]~~<br>'''Front'''<bR><br>[[File:Roland U220 back.jpg\|320px]]<br>'''Rear'''~~		\| image = [[File:Roland-U220-Front composite.jpg\|320px]]
	\| dimensions = 482(W) × 358(D) × 45(H) mm<ref name=u220-om-specs>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 154.</ref>		\| dimensions = 482(W) × 358(D) × 45(H) mm<ref name=u220-om-specs>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 154.</ref>
	\| rackunits = 1U		\| rackunits = 1U
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	\| expansion = 2x [[SN-U110]]		\| expansion = 2x [[SN-U110]]
	\| effects = Reverb (8 types, with delay), Chorus (5 types) <ref name=u220-om-effects>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 54-56.</ref>		\| effects = Reverb (8 types, with delay), Chorus (5 types) <ref name=u220-om-effects>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 54-56.</ref>
			\| image2 = [[File:Roland U220 back.jpg\|320px]]
	}}		}}
	The '''Roland U-220''' is a rackmount version of the [[Roland U-20]] ROMpler keyboard, released in 1989. It is a revised version of the [[Roland U-110]], with the same engine and all of its Tones (samples) built into its ROM. It also features two of the [[SN-U110]] expansion cards also built into its ROM (SN-U110-08 Synthesiser and SN-U110-09 Guitar and Keyboards)<ref name=redroo-snu110-info>[https://musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au/Recording_Gear_Roland_U-220_PCM_Cards.html Roland Sound Library SN-U110 and SN-MV30-S1 Series PCM Cards - musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au]</ref>, with only two expansion slots instead of the U-110's four. It features a less noisy DAC<ref name=llamamusic-u20-info>[http://llamamusic.com/u20/u-20_info.html U-110/U-20/U-220 Info Page - llamamusic.com]</ref> than the U-110, and twice the front panel keys to aid in menu navigation.		The '''Roland U-220''' is a rackmount version of the [[Roland U-20]] ROMpler keyboard, released in 1989. It is a revised version of the [[Roland U-110]], with the same engine and all of its Tones (samples) built into its ROM. It also features two of the [[SN-U110]] expansion cards also built into its ROM (SN-U110-08 Synthesiser and SN-U110-09 Guitar and Keyboards)<ref name=redroo-snu110-info>[https://musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au/Recording_Gear_Roland_U-220_PCM_Cards.html Roland Sound Library SN-U110 and SN-MV30-S1 Series PCM Cards - musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au]</ref>, with only two expansion slots instead of the U-110's four. It features a less noisy DAC<ref name=llamamusic-u20-info>[http://llamamusic.com/u20/u-20_info.html U-110/U-20/U-220 Info Page - llamamusic.com]</ref> than the U-110, and twice the front panel keys to aid in menu navigation.

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	{{Infobox module		{{Infobox module
	\| name = Roland U-220		\| name = Roland U-220
	\| image = [[File:Roland-U220-Front composite.jpg\|320px]]		\| image = [[File:Roland-U220-Front composite.jpg\|320px]]<br>'''Front'''<bR><br>[[File:Roland U220 back.jpg\|320px]]<br>'''Rear'''
	\| dimensions = 482(W) × 358(D) × 45(H) mm<ref name=u220-om-specs>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 154.</ref>		\| dimensions = 482(W) × 358(D) × 45(H) mm<ref name=u220-om-specs>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 154.</ref>
	\| rackunits = 1U		\| rackunits = 1U

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	{{Infobox module		{{Infobox module
	\| name = Roland U-220		\| name = Roland U-220
	\| image = ~~{{Photo wanted}}~~		\| image = [[File:Roland-U220-Front composite.jpg\|320px]]
	\| dimensions = 482(W) × 358(D) × 45(H) mm<ref name=u220-om-specs>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 154.</ref>		\| dimensions = 482(W) × 358(D) × 45(H) mm<ref name=u220-om-specs>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 154.</ref>
	\| rackunits = 1U		\| rackunits = 1U

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	\| effects = Reverb (8 types, with delay), Chorus (5 types) <ref name=u220-om-effects>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 54-56.</ref>		\| effects = Reverb (8 types, with delay), Chorus (5 types) <ref name=u220-om-effects>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 54-56.</ref>
	}}		}}
	The '''Roland U-220''' is a rackmount version of the [[Roland U-20]] ROMpler keyboard, released in 1989. It is a revised version of the [[Roland U-110]], with the same engine and Tones (samples) built into its ROM. ~~However, it~~ features two of the [[SN-U110]] expansion cards also built into its ROM (SN-U110-08 Synthesiser and SN-U110-09 Guitar and Keyboards)<ref name=redroo-snu110-info>[https://musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au/Recording_Gear_Roland_U-220_PCM_Cards.html Roland Sound Library SN-U110 and SN-MV30-S1 Series PCM Cards - musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au]</ref>, with only two expansion slots instead of the U-110's four. It features a less noisy DAC<ref name=llamamusic-u20-info>[http://llamamusic.com/u20/u-20_info.html U-110/U-20/U-220 Info Page - llamamusic.com]</ref> than the U-110, and twice the front panel keys to aid in menu navigation.		The '''Roland U-220''' is a rackmount version of the [[Roland U-20]] ROMpler keyboard, released in 1989. It is a revised version of the [[Roland U-110]], with the same engine and all of its Tones (samples) built into its ROM. It also features two of the [[SN-U110]] expansion cards also built into its ROM (SN-U110-08 Synthesiser and SN-U110-09 Guitar and Keyboards)<ref name=redroo-snu110-info>[https://musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au/Recording_Gear_Roland_U-220_PCM_Cards.html Roland Sound Library SN-U110 and SN-MV30-S1 Series PCM Cards - musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au]</ref>, with only two expansion slots instead of the U-110's four. It features a less noisy DAC<ref name=llamamusic-u20-info>[http://llamamusic.com/u20/u-20_info.html U-110/U-20/U-220 Info Page - llamamusic.com]</ref> than the U-110, and twice the front panel keys to aid in menu navigation.

	Each patch features six Parts which can be assigned to any MIDI channel, with each having a Timbre, and a Rhythm Part which can be assigned any of four Rhythm Sets. Timbres consist of a Tone (sample), an ADSR volume envelope, a dedicated LFO for vibrato, level, panning, and other settings. Tones can be internal or from either installed expansion card.		Each patch features six Parts which can be assigned to any MIDI channel, with each having a Timbre, and a Rhythm Part which can be assigned any of four Rhythm Sets. Timbres consist of a Tone (sample), an ADSR volume envelope, a dedicated LFO for vibrato, level, panning, and other settings. Tones can be internal or from either installed expansion card.

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	Each patch features six Parts which can be assigned to any MIDI channel, with each having a Timbre, and a Rhythm Part which can be assigned any of four Rhythm Sets. Timbres consist of a Tone (sample), an ADSR volume envelope, a dedicated LFO for vibrato, level, panning, and other settings. Tones can be internal or from either installed expansion card.		Each patch features six Parts which can be assigned to any MIDI channel, with each having a Timbre, and a Rhythm Part which can be assigned any of four Rhythm Sets. Timbres consist of a Tone (sample), an ADSR volume envelope, a dedicated LFO for vibrato, level, panning, and other settings. Tones can be internal or from either installed expansion card.

	The unit is notable for being one of the first Roland PCM-based units<ref name=llamamusic-u20-info>, with one of its primary draws being the realism of its sounds for the time. However, nowadays the unit is rather limited, featuring no filter, ROM-only samples, and only two effects.		The unit is notable for being one of the first Roland PCM-based units<ref name=llamamusic-u20-info />, with one of its primary draws being the realism of its sounds for the time. However, nowadays the unit is rather limited, featuring no filter, ROM-only samples, and only two effects.

	== References ==		== References ==
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	* [[Roland U-110]]		* [[Roland U-110]]
	* [[Roland U-20]]		* [[Roland U-20]]
	* [[SN-~~110~~ Library cards]]		* [[SN-U110 Library cards]]

	[[Category:Roland U-series devices]]		[[Category:Roland U-series devices]]

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	\| numpresets = 64 <ref name=u220-om-about />		\| numpresets = 64 <ref name=u220-om-about />
	\| drumpresets = 4 <ref name=u220-om-about />		\| drumpresets = 4 <ref name=u220-om-about />
			\| expansion = 2x [[SN-U110]]
	\| effects = Reverb (8 types, with delay), Chorus (5 types) <ref name=u220-om-effects>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 54-56.</ref>		\| effects = Reverb (8 types, with delay), Chorus (5 types) <ref name=u220-om-effects>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 54-56.</ref>
	}}		}}
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Roland U-110]		* [[Roland U-110]]
	* [[Roland U-20]]		* [[Roland U-20]]
	* [[SN-110 Library cards]]		* [[SN-110 Library cards]]

	[[Category:Roland U-series devices]]		[[Category:Roland U-series devices]]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[~~Yamaha MU10~~]~~] (similar portable XG sound module, but without controls or a screen)~~		* [[Roland U-110]
	* [[~~Yamaha QY70~~]] ~~(similar portable XG device with more presets and a built-in sequencer, but no TG300B mode)~~		* [[Roland U-20]]
	* [[~~Yamaha QY100~~]] ~~(ditto)~~		* [[SN-110 Library cards]]

	[[Category:Roland U-series devices]]		[[Category:Roland U-series devices]]

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created page, will add photos soon

New page

{{Infobox module
| name = Roland U-220
| image = {{Photo wanted}}
| dimensions = 482(W) × 358(D) × 45(H) mm<ref name=u220-om-specs>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 154.</ref>
| rackunits = 1U
| weight = 4.4kg, 9lbs 11oz <ref name=u220-om-specs />
| type = Fully-editable ROMpler sound module
| manufacturer = Roland
| releasedate = 1989<ref name=restorativland>[https://geocities.restorativland.org/SiliconValley/Lakes/9276/ U-20/U-220 Specifications - geocities.restorativland.org]</ref>
| standards =
| maxpoly = 30<ref name=u220-om-about>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 24.</ref>
| numparts = 6 + 1 rhythm<ref name=u220-om-about />
| numpresets = 64 <ref name=u220-om-about />
| drumpresets = 4 <ref name=u220-om-about />
| effects = Reverb (8 types, with delay), Chorus (5 types) <ref name=u220-om-effects>Roland U-220 Owner's Manual, page 54-56.</ref>
}}
The '''Roland U-220''' is a rackmount version of the [[Roland U-20]] ROMpler keyboard, released in 1989. It is a revised version of the [[Roland U-110]], with the same engine and Tones (samples) built into its ROM. However, it features two of the [[SN-U110]] expansion cards also built into its ROM (SN-U110-08 Synthesiser and SN-U110-09 Guitar and Keyboards)<ref name=redroo-snu110-info>[https://musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au/Recording_Gear_Roland_U-220_PCM_Cards.html Roland Sound Library SN-U110 and SN-MV30-S1 Series PCM Cards - musicstudio.bigredroo.com.au]</ref>, with only two expansion slots instead of the U-110's four. It features a less noisy DAC<ref name=llamamusic-u20-info>[http://llamamusic.com/u20/u-20_info.html U-110/U-20/U-220 Info Page - llamamusic.com]</ref> than the U-110, and twice the front panel keys to aid in menu navigation.

Each patch features six Parts which can be assigned to any MIDI channel, with each having a Timbre, and a Rhythm Part which can be assigned any of four Rhythm Sets. Timbres consist of a Tone (sample), an ADSR volume envelope, a dedicated LFO for vibrato, level, panning, and other settings. Tones can be internal or from either installed expansion card.

The unit is notable for being one of the first Roland PCM-based units<ref name=llamamusic-u20-info>, with one of its primary draws being the realism of its sounds for the time. However, nowadays the unit is rather limited, featuring no filter, ROM-only samples, and only two effects.

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/U-220_OM.pdf Roland U-220 Owner's Manual]
*

== See also ==
* [[Yamaha MU10]] (similar portable XG sound module, but without controls or a screen)
* [[Yamaha QY70]] (similar portable XG device with more presets and a built-in sequencer, but no TG300B mode)
* [[Yamaha QY100]] (ditto)

[[Category:Roland U-series devices]]