Roland V-Synth (2003)
Semi-modular synthesizer with variable oscillator types (analog modeling, PCM/sampling with VariPhrase, external processing), polyphonic COSM processors, FM/Ring/Envelope/Sync modulators, up to 5 LFOs and 13 ADSR envelopes, 4-track Step Modulator, 32-step arpeggiator and MFX/reverb/chorus units.
Synthesis
Structures
- 3 synthesis structure types combining 2 oscillators with TVAs, modulator, 2 polyphonic COSM processors and global TVA
- 16 splittable patch zones, each with it's own structure
Oscillators
- Variable oscillators: VariPhrase-powered PCM, Analogue Modeling, and realtime External Input processing
- PCM/VariPhrase oscillators let you load preset or custom samples and turn them into elastic audio with independent time/pitch/formant control, which lets play audio samples forward/backward, with legato, freeze the time, freeze the pitch with Robot Voice, etc.
- Analogue oscillators: saw, triangle, sine, square, ramp, noise, HQ saw, HQ square, juno, LA saw, LA square, super saw, x-mod, feedback osc; tunable sub-oscillator for most waveforms; PW/shape control (manual, envelope, LFO)
Polyphonic COSM processors
- Filters: first and second-order Side-Band filter, Comb filter, TB-303 filter, multi-mode TVF (-12/24 dB/octave, LPF/HPF/BPF/NOTCH/peaking), Dynamic TVF, Dual filter
- Distortion: Overdrive/Distortion, Amp Simulation (3 models), Wave Shaper (6 curves), Frequency Shifter, Lo-Fi (bit depth and sample rate reduction),
- Other: Speaker Simulation (11 models), Resonator (3 models), Compressor, Limiter
Modulator
- Types: Ring, FM, Envelope Ring, Sync
LFOs
- Up to 5 LFOs per structure
- Types: sine, triangle, saw, square, trapezoid, random, sample and hold, chaos
- Rate tempo sync
Envelopes
- Up to 13 ADSR envelopes per structure
- A/D/R time tempo sync
Resolution
- Synth section: 32 bit floating-point
- AD, DA conversion: 24 bit
- Effects section: 24 bit
Sequencer
- 4-track, 16-step Step Modulator; one destination per track; modes: step, smooth
- Programmable 32-step arpeggiator (note and controller data), pattern stored per patch
Sampling
- WAVE/AIFF format import, WAVE export
- Sample editor: normalize, trim, cut, copy, paste, zero insert, LR-mix, save region
- VariPhrase encoding: Lite, Solo, Backing, Ensemble; chop point editor
- Sample playback modes: one-shot, loop, alternating loop
- Recording via mic, line or digital inputs; sampling pre-processor: Limiter, Compressor, Noise suppressor
Effects
- MFX unit: 41 algorithms, including EQ, filters, delays, Amp simulation, analog phaser and chorus simulation, Tape Echo, Radio and Turntable simulation, Lo-Fi, Keyboard/Bass/Guitar/Vocal multi, etc.
- Reverb and chorus effects units
- 4-band master EQ: low, parametric mid 1 and 2, hi
Memory
Project
- 512 patches and 999 waveforms/samples max per project
- Unlimited number of projects on card
ROM/RAM
- 30 MB preset wave ROM (225 PCM waveforms)
- 50 MB sample RAM
Storage
- 10 MB flash RAM
- PC card slot for extra storage
Controls
- 5-octave keyboard (61 keys) with velocity and aftertouch
- 320x240 dot 4-shade touchscreen LCD with dragging/drawing support
- Dedicated control knobs, sliders and buttons for structure/oscillator/COSM/envelope editing
- Dual infrared D-beam controller
- TimeTrip Pad for circular and XY motion controls
- Two assignable knobs
- Matrix Control: 8 sources with 2 destinations each
Connections
- Stereo mix and direct outputs
- Stereo line/mic input
- Coaxial/optical S/P DIF inputs
- Coaxial/optical S/P DIF outputs (24 bit, 44.1/48/96 KHz)
- USB port with USB-storage and USB-MIDI features
- MIDI in/out/thru
Operating system
- User-updatable OS
- Other synthesis/processing operating systems loadable via V-Cards
