Roland JD-XA – All you can eat review
We take a look at the SuperNatrual engine, the sequncer and other aspects. There’s a lot to cover – so grab a cuppa..
The JD-XA’s analog side features a discrete, four-part engine with true analog filters and a direct dry output.
Each part has two oscillators, along with filter and amp sections and four envelopes with incredibly fast attack and response times. There are also two LFOs with super-smooth coverage from ultra-slow to ultra-fast.
After building an analog sound, users can route it directly to the dry output, or send it to the onboard digital effects to shape the sound further.
On the digital side, the JD-XA is equipped with a four-part, 64-voice sound engine powered by Roland’s SuperNATURAL synthesizer technology. The engine is compatible with the synth engine from the INTEGRA-7 sound module, a favorite of top producers, composers, and sound designers. This allows users to take advantage of the large library of custom INTEGRA-7 sounds, available for free at Roland’s Axial website.
For more info on the Roland JD-Xa, see the Roland site.
Roland Demora Tails – Ambient sounding demo
First run through with Roland Demora Module. Cycled nebulae samples through a custom Demora patch with external clocking (fed various clock divisions and randomised by dynamic destiny switch & Circadian Rhythm master clock) 12db filter plugin and internal patch routing via software 
Roland System 500 demo by Scott from Malekko at TFoM 2015 Tokyo, Japan
Copyright: E.D.Music Co.
Gear used: Roland System 500
Special thanks: Roland Japan, Scott from Malekko, Dave Skipper, Kenichi Hata
Roland Chorus Echo SRE-555 (501) Tape Delay Demo
AUDIO: “Sully” by Jeremy Trezona from Phantoms. Featuring drums by Ana Barreiro, electric guitar by Sam Hoffman, & Wurlitzer electric piano by Carey Frank.
The Roland Chorus Echo is an analog tape echo, chorus, and spring reverb rack effect unit released in 1982. It is one of my favorite things on the face of the earth.
The unit features three playback tape heads which can be used independently and in combination. There are also two additional effects circuits that can be switched in and out: lush analog chorus, and a vibey, metallic spring reverb.
The SRE-555 was the last tape echo machine Roland ever manufactured. It’s an incredibly robust and well made piece of equipment and I can think of anything that comes close to the sonic and creative possibilities this unit offers. It lives on one of my consoles effect sends and I use it on almost every record I produce and mix.
Check out the Roland Aira Bitrazer Module Demo
BITRAZER is a unique modular effect combining intense bit and sample rate crushing effects and unprecedented control and flexibility. Able to be used as a tabletop unit or as a Eurorack module, and with an array of CV/Gate inputs, this compact 21 HP unit has a wide range of uses from studio production to live performance. Not only for modular synth users, BITRAZER is perfect for keyboard players, guitarists, DJs or any adventurous musician looking to expand their sound. Carefully crafted in Japan, BITRAZER has large, ultra-smooth controls with over 16 million steps of resolution and is fully re-programmable via computer or tablet.
- Intense bit and sample rate destruction
- CV/Gate parameter control including sample rate, bit depth, and filter
- Tabletop unit or 21 HP Eurorack module using AC adaptor or Eurorack power
- 24-bit knobs with over 16 million steps of resolution
- Re-programmable via Mac, PC, iOS, Android application
- 15 patchable submodules, expandable with free updates
- 2 inputs and 2 outputs with dual-mono or stereo capability
- AIRA Link compatible
- 24bit/96kHz audio interface
Roland D-50 – Closer look at the 64 User Presets Demos
This is 64 User Presets demo from Roland D-50 (D-550).
Background vide description:
I choose mostly electronic sounds (synth, bass, bell, synthpad, ambient-textures etc). Recorded directly from D-50 stereo outputs, with internal effects, without any additional signal processing. Enjoy!
All these presets can be freely downloaded from the internet, but, I spent hours and hours (sometimes even days) collecting and edit the best of them to prepare a synth Bank for this demo.
You can buy now these 64 Presets in SysEx/MidiFile format. Bank with 64 Presets cost only 6 Euros (via PayPal). Just send me an email to vukansto@gmail.com and after PayPal payment you will receive SysXx/Midi file in your inbox.
Roland D-50 is a keyboard version of D-550 rack module.
Roland D-50 specifications:
LA (Linear Arithmetic) Synthesis
64 RAM Presets (4 elements), 64 Card Presets
Reverb effects
16 Poly
61 Keys with Velocity and Aftertouch
MIDI In/Out/Thru
2 Outs
Roland JD-Xa Analog Section Demo
This video only shows the sound of the analog section in the Roland JD-Xa. This is not a musical statement, review, or patch demo.
AIRA Start – AIRA MODULAR and SYSTEM-1m
AIRA gear is intuitive and easy to learn. It’s part of what makes it so musically inspiring. But it also has a deep bag of tricks, and these can take time to discover and master. Whether you’re curious about what AIRA can do, or just wondering where to begin, the AIRA Start videos provide a strong base for further exploration.
The AIRA Modular are the next-generation in modular synthesis. Each module can be re-programmed and recall patches using a virtual sub-modular system. This design allows you to customize each effect to your own personal modular system. The AIRA Modular includes:
• TORCIDO modular distortion effect
• BITRAZER modular crusher/filter effect
• DEMORA modular delay effect
• SCOOPER modular scatter/looper
This AIRA Start video for the AIRA Modular is divided into six chapters:
• BITRAZER Modular Crusher/Filter
• TORCIDO Modular Distortion
• DEMORA Modular Delay
• SCOOPER Modular Scatter/Looper
• FUNCTIONALITY showcases the four modules in a live performance and how you can create your own virtual modular patches via the fifteen sub-modules in the AIRA Modular Customizer – available on PC, Mac iOS and Android tablets.
• SETUP: Install the AIRA Modular into a Eurorack modular setup or use as a tabletop device. Learn how to utilise the various connections to your own system.
Visit http://www.roland.com/aira for more information.
Watch the other AIRA Start videos here:
TR-8 Rhythm Performer: https://youtu.be/fLx4bfBVSaI
TB-3 Touch Bassline: https://youtu.be/W7P6hxfw8SE
VT-3 Voice Transformer: https://youtu.be/CYhAhSEMO7s
SYSTEM-1 Plug-Out Synthesizer: https://youtu.be/vF7sGv7jIyU
MX-1 Mix Performer: https://youtu.be/nEkV0CnKehM
Product Information:
TORCIDO: http://www.roland.com/products/torcido/
BITRAZER: http://www.roland.com/products/bitrazer/
DEMORA: http://www.roland.com/products/demora/
SCOOPER: http://www.roland.com/products/scooper/
AIRA MODULAR CUSTOMIZER: http://www.roland.com/products/aira_m…
AIRA gear is intuitive and easy to learn. It’s part of what makes it so musically inspiring. But it also has a deep bag of tricks, and these can take time to discover and master. Whether you’re curious about what AIRA can do, or just wondering where to begin, the AIRA Start videos provide a strong base for further exploration.
The AIRA SYSTEM-1m Semi-Modular Synthesizer is a powerful standalone instrument – the external inputs and the array of CV/Gate connections allow it to be re-patched and to interface with other modular synthesizer systems.
This AIRA Start video for the SYSTEM-1m is divided into three chapters:
• OVERVIEW: A close look at the oscillators, filters, amplifier, envelopes, effects and the available PLUG-OUTs
• SYNC: Learn how to connect to the AIRA MX-1 Mix Performer and TB-3 sequencer via MIDI, and how to create a patch using the control voltage jacks to connect to analog and Eurorack modular synthesizers.
• SETUP: Install the SYSTEM-1 as a 19” rack-mount device, into a Eurorack modular setup or use as a tabletop device
Teaser video: Roland System 500 Analog Modular Synth
At the 2015 Summer NAMM Show, Roland was previewing their upcoming System 500 Eurorack modular synthesizer line.
ROLAND JD-XA Analog Engine – Review
In this section, we look at the Analog Engine section of the JD-XA, Roland’s new flagship Crossover synthesizer with a SuperNatural digital engine plus 4 analog voices.
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