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| dimensions = 481 × 89 × 262
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The '''Roland INTEGRA-7''' is a rackmount module released in 2013 by Roland. It is notable as it contains the same SuperNATURAL engine introduced with the '''Fantom-G's ARX boards''' lineup, as well as recreations of all of the XV tones and [[Roland SRX series|SRX expansion]] patches made to run on this engine. Since it has 16 MFX slots and 16 parts, it does not suffer from the limitation of JV and XV synths where only a few parts can use EFX/MFX at the same time; in this sense it offers multitimbrality without compromises.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/roland-integra-7 Sound on Sound article]</ref>
The '''Roland INTEGRA-7''' is a rackmount module released in 2013 by Roland. It is notable as it contains the same SuperNATURAL engine introduced with the '''Fantom-G's ARX boards''' lineup, as well as recreations of all of the XV tones and [[Roland SRX series|SRX expansion]] presets. Since it has 16 MFX slots and 16 parts, it does not suffer from the limitation of JV and XV synths where only a few parts can use EFX/MFX at the same time; in this sense it offers multitimbrality without compromises.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/roland-integra-7 Sound on Sound article]</ref>


It is also notable as it served as a basis for the JV, XV and SRX series of VST plugins provided by Roland Cloud.
Its engine has been iterated upon and powers current Roland flagships, and serve as a basis for the JV, XV and SRX VST plugins provided by Roland Cloud.
As well as powering their current flagship VSTi plugin Zenology, sounds from the INTEGRA-7 also appear in it (such as the entirety of the SN Synth bank appearing in Zenology as a bank called PRST_D Basic Synth).


==Onboard Expansions==
While the Roland INTEGRA-7 has no physical expandability of its own, it features 4 'Virtual Expansion slots', with 17 selectable expansion options:
* SRX01:Dynamic Drum Kits
* SRX02:Concert Piano
* SRX03:Studio SRX
* SRX04:Symphonique Strings
* SRX05:Supreme Dance
* SRX06:Complete Orchestra
* SRX07:Ultimate Keys
* SRX08:Platinum Trax
* SRX09:World Collection
* SRX10:Big Brass Ensemble
* SRX11:Complete Piano
* SRX12:Classic EPs
* ExSN1:Ethnic (SuperNATURAL)
* ExSN2:Woodwinds (SuperNATURAL)
* ExSN3:Session (SuperNATURAL)
* ExSN4:A. Guitar (SuperNATURAL)
* ExSN5:Brass (SuperNATURAL)
* ExSN6:SFX (SuperNATURAL)
* ExPCM:HQ GM2+HQ PCM Sounds
**Unlike the other expansions, this expansion utilizes all of the slots if selected and its sounds are not editable.
== Oddities ==
== Oddities ==
[[File:PR-C_100_Vanishing_2080_vs_INTEGRA_vs_XV_VST.mp3|thumb|left||PR-C 100 Vanishing, as heard on [[Roland JV-2080]], then INTEGRA-7, then the Roland Cloud XV-5080 VSTi]]


* Because the XV/SRX sound content is recreated to run on the Fantom-G engine, some effects and settings may be off by default. How off depends on the patch, but particularly bad examples include '''PR-C 100 Vanishing''' - on real JV and XV engines this sounds smooth, while on the Fantom G (and X, which it's based on) it sounds grainy.
* Because the XV/SRX sound content is recreated, some effects and settings may differ from the original hardware due to architectural changes made starting from the original Fantom series in 2003.  
* You can only load 4 SRX expansions at a time. This is possibly because the Fantom X8 only allowed for up to 4 SRX slots by default, or perhaps because an original XV synth only allowed for up to 4 SRX slots maximum.
How different depends on the patch, but particularly bad examples include '''PR-C 100 Vanishing''' - on real JV and XV synthesizers, it sounds smooth. While on the INTEGRA-7, it sounds more grainy due to different behavior of the Pitch Shifter MFX.
* None of the SRX Special boards are included.
* The GM2 mode disables all the SRX slots, and replaces the patches with a selection of 256 non-editable sounds.


* The expansion content is seemingly stored in an encrypted form on an SD Card inside the unit.<ref>https://adriangin.wordpress.com/2016/10/25/roland-integra-7-hardware-review/ </ref>
== References ==
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Roland INTEGRA-7
W × H × D (mm) 481 × 89 × 262
Rack units 2U, full width
Weight 3.6kg
Manufacturer Roland
Release date 2013
Standards General MIDI
General MIDI 2
Parts 16
Max polyphony 128
Normal presets 1384 SuperNATURAL sounds
All XV internal tones
All 12 main SRX boards
256 GM2 ExPCM presets
Effects 16x MFX, 16x EQ (+1 Global EQ)

The Roland INTEGRA-7 is a rackmount module released in 2013 by Roland. It is notable as it contains the same SuperNATURAL engine introduced with the Fantom-G's ARX boards lineup, as well as recreations of all of the XV tones and SRX expansion presets. Since it has 16 MFX slots and 16 parts, it does not suffer from the limitation of JV and XV synths where only a few parts can use EFX/MFX at the same time; in this sense it offers multitimbrality without compromises.[1]

Its engine has been iterated upon and powers current Roland flagships, and serve as a basis for the JV, XV and SRX VST plugins provided by Roland Cloud. As well as powering their current flagship VSTi plugin Zenology, sounds from the INTEGRA-7 also appear in it (such as the entirety of the SN Synth bank appearing in Zenology as a bank called PRST_D Basic Synth).

Onboard Expansions

While the Roland INTEGRA-7 has no physical expandability of its own, it features 4 'Virtual Expansion slots', with 17 selectable expansion options:

  • SRX01:Dynamic Drum Kits
  • SRX02:Concert Piano
  • SRX03:Studio SRX
  • SRX04:Symphonique Strings
  • SRX05:Supreme Dance
  • SRX06:Complete Orchestra
  • SRX07:Ultimate Keys
  • SRX08:Platinum Trax
  • SRX09:World Collection
  • SRX10:Big Brass Ensemble
  • SRX11:Complete Piano
  • SRX12:Classic EPs
  • ExSN1:Ethnic (SuperNATURAL)
  • ExSN2:Woodwinds (SuperNATURAL)
  • ExSN3:Session (SuperNATURAL)
  • ExSN4:A. Guitar (SuperNATURAL)
  • ExSN5:Brass (SuperNATURAL)
  • ExSN6:SFX (SuperNATURAL)
  • ExPCM:HQ GM2+HQ PCM Sounds
    • Unlike the other expansions, this expansion utilizes all of the slots if selected and its sounds are not editable.

Oddities

PR-C 100 Vanishing, as heard on Roland JV-2080, then INTEGRA-7, then the Roland Cloud XV-5080 VSTi
  • Because the XV/SRX sound content is recreated, some effects and settings may differ from the original hardware due to architectural changes made starting from the original Fantom series in 2003.

How different depends on the patch, but particularly bad examples include PR-C 100 Vanishing - on real JV and XV synthesizers, it sounds smooth. While on the INTEGRA-7, it sounds more grainy due to different behavior of the Pitch Shifter MFX.

  • The expansion content is seemingly stored in an encrypted form on an SD Card inside the unit.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Sound on Sound article
  2. ↑ https://adriangin.wordpress.com/2016/10/25/roland-integra-7-hardware-review/
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