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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. The first synthesizers to bear the XV name were the [[Roland XV-3080]] and [[Roland XV-5080]]. | ||
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, | 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, so beware. | ||
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 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. | ||
'''Notable models:''' | '''Notable models:''' | ||
* [[Roland XV-3080]] - features | * [[Roland XV-3080]] - features 2 [[SRX]] slots, 4 [[SR-JV80]] slots, is missing the JD Multi effect unit, SCSI (sampling) and COSM FX. | ||
* [[Roland XV-5080]] - features 4 SRX slots, 4 SR-JV80 slots, and everything missing from the XV-3080. | * [[Roland XV-5080]] - features 4 [[SRX]] slots, 4 [[SR-JV80]] slots, and everything missing from the [[XV-3080]]. | ||
* [[Roland XV-5050]] - Half-height version of the XV-5080, with half the polyphony and missing sampling capabilities. Features 2 SRX slots. | * [[Roland XV-5050]] - Half-height version of the [[XV-5080]], with half the polyphony and missing sampling capabilities. Features 2 [[SRX]] slots only. | ||
* [[Roland XV-2020]] - | * [[Roland XV-2020]] - 1U tall, half-rack unit (similar to the [[Roland JV-1010|JV-1010]]). Features the same EFX as the [[JV-1080]] and has a completely new set of 4 banks exclusive to it. It has 2 [[SRX]] slots only. | ||
* [[Roland XV-88]] - Keyboard version of the XV-3080. | * [[Roland XV-88]] - Keyboard version of the [[XV-3080]], with only 2 [[SRX]] and 2 [[SR-JV80]] slots. | ||
'''Unusual models:''' | '''Unusual models:''' | ||
* '''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. 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:41, 12 September 2024
The Roland XV series is the successor to the Roland JV line of synthesizers. The first synthesizers to bear the XV name were the Roland XV-3080 and Roland XV-5080.
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, so beware.
The XV series introduced a new expansion board format, the SRX series. Some XV series synths also support the older SR-JV80 series boards.
Notable models:
- Roland XV-3080 - features 2 SRX slots, 4 SR-JV80 slots, is missing the JD Multi effect unit, SCSI (sampling) and COSM FX.
- Roland XV-5080 - features 4 SRX slots, 4 SR-JV80 slots, and everything missing from the XV-3080.
- Roland XV-5050 - Half-height version of the XV-5080, with half the polyphony and missing sampling capabilities. Features 2 SRX slots only.
- Roland XV-2020 - 1U tall, half-rack unit (similar to the JV-1010). Features the same EFX as the JV-1080 and has a completely new set of 4 banks exclusive to it. It has 2 SRX slots only.
- Roland XV-88 - Keyboard version of the XV-3080, with only 2 SRX and 2 SR-JV80 slots.
Unusual models:
- 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.