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The '''Roland XV''' series is the successor to the [[Roland JV series|Roland JV]] line of synthesizers. The first synthesizers to bear the XV name were the [[Roland XV-3080]] and [[Roland XV-5080]].
The '''Roland XV''' series is the successor to the [[Roland JV series|Roland JV]] line of synthesizers.


Notable additions to this iteration include being able to define a stereo partial - different input waveforms for the left and right, but passed on along the signal chain (through pitch modulation, amplitude, filtering) as if it were one mono partial. This still uses 2 voices if used, though...!
One of the more notable additions to the XV series is being able to define a stereo partial - different input waveforms for the left and right, but passed on along the signal chain (through pitch modulation, amplitude, filtering) as if it were one mono partial. This still uses 2 voices if used though, so be wary.


The XV series introduced a new expansion board format, the [[Roland SRX series|SRX series]]. Some XV series synths also support the older [[Roland SR-JV80 series|SR-JV80 series]] boards.
The XV series was introduced alongside a new expansion board format, the [[Roland SRX series|SRX series]], but earlier XV synths also support the older [[Roland SR-JV80 series|SR-JV80 series]] boards.


'''Notable models:'''
==Models==
* [[Roland XV-3080]] - features 3 SRX slots, 3 SR-JV80 slots, is missing the JD Multi effect unit, SCSI (sampling) and COSM FX.
This section features all of the XV-branded synthesizers released by Roland, starting from the XV-5080.
* [[Roland XV-5080]] - features 4 SRX slots, 4 SR-JV80 slots, and everything missing from the XV-3080.
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* [[Roland XV-5050]] - Half-height version of the XV-5080, with half the polyphony and missing sampling capabilities. Features 2 SRX slots only.
{| class="wikitable"
* [[Roland XV-2020]] - 1U tall, half-rack unit (similar to the [[Roland JV-1010|JV-1010]]). Features the same EFX as the [[Roland JV-1080|JV-1080]] and has a completely new set of 4 banks exclusive to it. It has 2 SRX slots only.
! colspan="2" |
* [[Roland XV-88]] - Keyboard version of the XV-3080, with only 2 [[SRX]] and 2 [[SR-JV80]] slots.
! [[Roland XV-5080|XV-5080]]
! [[Roland XV-3080|XV-3080]]
! [[Roland XV-88|XV-88]]
! [[Roland XV-5050|XV-5050]]
! [[Roland XV-2020|XV-2020]]
|-
! colspan="2" | Image
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| style="vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center" | [[File:Roland-XV-88-Front.jpg|160px]]
| style="vertical-align: bottom; text-align: center" | [[File:xv5050-front.jpg|160px]]
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! colspan="2" | W × H × D (mm)
| style="text-align:center;" | 482 × 281 × 88
| style="text-align:center;" | 482 × 281 × 88
| style="text-align:center;" | 1,408 × 415 × 142
| style="text-align:center;" | 482 × 220 × 44
| style="text-align:center;" | 218 × 237 × 45
|-
! colspan="2" | Rack units
| style="text-align:center;" | 2U
| style="text-align:center;" | 2U
| style="background: #EAECF0" |
| style="text-align:center;" | 1U
| style="text-align:center;" | 1U <br>(half-width)
|-
! colspan="2" | Weight
| style="text-align:center;" | 4.9kg
| style="text-align:center;" | 4.4kg
| style="text-align:center;" | 26 kg
| style="text-align:center;" | 2.6kg
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.4kg
|-
! colspan="2" | Release date
| style="text-align:center;" | 2000
| style="text-align:center;" | 2000
| style="text-align:center;" | 2000
| style="text-align:center;" | 2001
| style="text-align:center;" | 2002
|-
! colspan="2" | Parts
| style="text-align:center;" | 32
| style="text-align:center;" | 16
| style="text-align:center;" | 16
| style="text-align:center;" | 16
| style="text-align:center;" | 16
|-
! colspan="2" | Polyphony
| style="text-align:center;" | 128
| style="text-align:center;" | 128
| style="text-align:center;" | 128
| style="text-align:center;" | 64
| style="text-align:center;" | 64
|-
! colspan="1" rowspan="2"| Expansion <br>Slots
| style="background: #EAECF0;text-align:center;" | '''SRX'''
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | 4×
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | 2×
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | 2×
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | 2×
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | 2×
|-
! colspan="1" style="text-align:center; | SR-JV
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | 4×
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | 4×
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | 2×
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | None
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | None
|-
! colspan="1" rowspan="2"| Presets
| style="background: #EAECF0" | '''Normal'''
| style="text-align:center;" | 896
| style="text-align:center;" | 768
| style="text-align:center;" | 768
| style="text-align:center;" | 1024
| style="text-align:center;" | 512
|-
! colspan="1" | Rhythm
| style="text-align:center;" | 14
| style="text-align:center;" | 12
| style="text-align:center;" | 12
| style="text-align:center;" | 16
| style="text-align:center;" | 8
|-
! colspan="2" | Multi-effects <br>(MFX)
| style="text-align:center;" | 90
| style="text-align:center;" | 63
| style="text-align:center;" | 63
| style="text-align:center;" | 90
| style="text-align:center;" | 40
|-
! colspan="2" | MFX Inserts
| style="text-align:center;" | 3× (Performance mode<ref group="table" name=cosmfx>When using Performance mode with more than one MFX effect, only 50 out of 90 effects can be used.</ref>)<br>1× (Patch mode)
| style="text-align:center;" | 1×
| style="text-align:center;" | 1×
| style="text-align:center;" | 3× (Performance mode<ref group="table" name=cosmfx></ref>)<br>1× (Patch mode)
| style="text-align:center;" | 1×
|-
! colspan="2" | COSM FX<br><ref group="table" name=delay>An additional sound processor that acts as an amp simulator <br>on top of the dedicated MFX, reverb and chorus.</ref>
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | No
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | No
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | No
|-
! colspan="2" | Sample Playback<br>(SCSI)
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | Yes<br><ref group="table">With 2 SIMM slots compatible with 72-pin FP/EDO 16/32/64MB SIMMs<br> for a maximum expansion of 128 MB.</ref>
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | No
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | No
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | No
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | No
|-
! colspan="2" | USB <br>Connection
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | No
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | No
| style="text-align:center; background: pink" | No
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="text-align:center; background: lightgreen" | Yes
|-
! colspan="2" | Notes
| colspan="5" | <references group="table" />
|-
! colspan="2" | References
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=5080-specs>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-5080_OM.pdf#page=306 Roland XV-5080 Owner's Manual, pg. 306.]</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=3080-specs>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-3080_OM.pdf#page=196 Roland XV-3080 Owner's Manual, pg. 196.]</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=88-specs>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-88_OM.pdf#page=298Roland XV-88 Owner's Manual, pg. 298.]</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=5050-specs>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-5050_OM.pdf#page=177 Roland XV-5050 Owner's Manual, pg. 177.]</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=2020-specs>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-2020_OM.pdf#page=162 Roland XV-2020 Owner's Manual, pg. 162.]</ref>
|}


'''Unusual models:'''
Also other models of note;
* '''Roland Fantom FA76''' - Features the XV engine but with half the polyphony and multitimbrality. Adds a bunch of new features on top that are beyond the scope of the XV engine. Features 2 SRX slots and 1 SR-JV80 slot.
 
* [[Roland Fantom FA76]] - Features the XV engine but with half the polyphony and multitimbrality. It features 2 SRX slots and 1 SR-JV80 slot.
* [[Rodgers MX-200]] - A Rodgers branded XV-2020 featuring new presets based on Rodgers organs. It was designed to be used with the Rodgers MR-200 Sequencer and has 1 SRX slot.
* [[Roland XV-5080 (VST Instrument)]] - VSTi recreation, based on the [[INTEGRA-7]]. Included with the Roland Cloud subscription service.
 
 
''See also: [[:Category:Roland XV devices]].''
 
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 15:25, 17 August 2026

The Roland XV series is the successor to the Roland JV line of synthesizers.

One of the more notable additions to the XV series is being able to define a stereo partial - different input waveforms for the left and right, but passed on along the signal chain (through pitch modulation, amplitude, filtering) as if it were one mono partial. This still uses 2 voices if used though, so be wary.

The XV series was introduced alongside a new expansion board format, the SRX series, but earlier XV synths also support the older SR-JV80 series boards.

Models

This section features all of the XV-branded synthesizers released by Roland, starting from the XV-5080.

XV-5080 XV-3080 XV-88 XV-5050 XV-2020
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W × H × D (mm) 482 × 281 × 88 482 × 281 × 88 1,408 × 415 × 142 482 × 220 × 44 218 × 237 × 45
Rack units 2U 2U 1U 1U
(half-width)
Weight 4.9kg 4.4kg 26 kg 2.6kg 1.4kg
Release date 2000 2000 2000 2001 2002
Parts 32 16 16 16 16
Polyphony 128 128 128 64 64
Expansion
Slots
SRX
SR-JV None None
Presets Normal 896 768 768 1024 512
Rhythm 14 12 12 16 8
Multi-effects
(MFX)
90 63 63 90 40
MFX Inserts 3× (Performance mode[table 1])
1× (Patch mode)
3× (Performance mode[table 1])
1× (Patch mode)
COSM FX
[table 2]
Yes No No Yes No
Sample Playback
(SCSI)
Yes
[table 3]
No No No No
USB
Connection
No No No Yes Yes
Notes
  1. 1.0 1.1 When using Performance mode with more than one MFX effect, only 50 out of 90 effects can be used.
  2. An additional sound processor that acts as an amp simulator
    on top of the dedicated MFX, reverb and chorus.
  3. With 2 SIMM slots compatible with 72-pin FP/EDO 16/32/64MB SIMMs
    for a maximum expansion of 128 MB.
References [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Also other models of note;

  • Roland Fantom FA76 - Features the XV engine but with half the polyphony and multitimbrality. It features 2 SRX slots and 1 SR-JV80 slot.
  • Rodgers MX-200 - A Rodgers branded XV-2020 featuring new presets based on Rodgers organs. It was designed to be used with the Rodgers MR-200 Sequencer and has 1 SRX slot.
  • Roland XV-5080 (VST Instrument) - VSTi recreation, based on the INTEGRA-7. Included with the Roland Cloud subscription service.


See also: Category:Roland XV devices.

References