Alpha Juno 2
Six-voice DCO synthesizer expanding on the Alpha Juno 1 with a 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard and additional performance controls.
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Alpha Juno-1
The Alpha Juno-1 is a 6-voice polyphonic synthesizer released by Roland in 1986, featuring digitally controlled oscillators paired with a 24dB analog lowpass filter. It replaced traditional sliders with membrane buttons and the Alpha Dial for parameter editing, offering solid sound quality at an affordable price point. The synth is well-regarded for bass synthesis, particularly acid-style basslines, and includes chord memory, portamento, and a capable MIDI implementation.
Analogue Polysynth Collection
Roland synthesizers have inspired artists and defined genres for decades. With the analog polysynth collection, you get five of our most revered synthesizers from the late '70s and early '80s. Backed by our analog circuit behavior (acb) technology, these iconic instruments are brought to life with breathtaking realism in your DAW or system-8 hardware.
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CMU-810
The Roland CMU-810 is a rare analog monosynth expander module sharing the same sound engine as the MC-202 and SH-101. It requires external CV/Gate control to operate and is capable of producing the classic Roland bass and lead sounds that have become staples of electronic music.
D-110
The Roland D-110 is a 1U rackmount synthesizer module based on Roland's Linear Arithmetic Synthesis (LAS) engine, offering a more affordable alternative to the D-50. It features 32-voice polyphony, 9-part multitimbral capability, and six individual outputs, making it a versatile studio sound module for the late 1980s.
D-50
A groundbreaking digital synthesizer that introduced Linear Arithmetic Synthesis, combining short PCM attack transients with sustained digital waveforms to produce richly textured, immediately playable sounds with built-in effects.
EM-101
The Roland EM-101 Sound Plus is a compact analog synthesizer module offering classic 1980s keyboard sounds with 8-voice polyphony, a rich analog filter, and Roland/Boss stereo chorus.
Gaia SH-01
The Roland Gaia SH-01 is a virtual analog modeling synthesizer that carries on the SH-series tradition of hands-on tweaking, user-friendly layout, and compact design. It features a unique three-layer virtual architecture where each of its three oscillators has its own dedicated filter, amplifier, and LFO, enabling complex layered patches. Weighing under 10 pounds with battery power capability, it is a portable synthesis tool suited for both stage and studio use.
GR-300
The Roland GR-300 is an analog guitar synthesizer released in 1980 that transforms guitar signals into rich, polyphonic synthesizer tones. Designed as a floor-mounted unit for live performance, it connects to a compatible Roland guitar controller and can output guitar, synth, or a mix of both signals. It was notably used by Pat Metheny, Andy Summers, Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, and Pete Townshend.
GR-500
The Roland GR-500 is a guitar-controlled analog synthesizer released in 1977, representing Roland's first entry into guitar synthesis. It uses a modified guitar with a special pickup system connected to a synthesizer module via a proprietary 24-pin interface, predating MIDI. The system offers Bass, Solo Synth, and String sounds with adjustable VCO, VCF, VCA, and LFO sections, though it lacks any patch memory.
GR-700
The GR-700 is a stomp-box guitar synth featuring the same synth engine as the JX-3P. It pairs with the G-707 guitar controller via a 24-pin cable, allowing musicians to play synth sounds with a guitar instead of a keyboard.
HS-60
The Roland HS-60 is a consumer-oriented version of the Juno-106 synthesizer with built-in speakers and an integrated amplifier, designed for home use. It features the same 6-voice polyphonic analog sound engine with digitally controlled oscillators, making it sonically identical to its professional counterpart. A stereo mix input allows users to layer external audio sources through the internal speakers for standalone jamming.
JD-800
The Roland JD-800 is a programmable digital synthesizer released in 1991, designed to bring hands-on control back to digital synthesis with a panel covered in dedicated sliders. Built around ROM-based waveforms and multimode filters, it offers 24-voice polyphony and 6-part multitimbrality in a rugged metal chassis with a 61-key velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive keyboard.
JD-990
The Roland JD-990 is an enhanced rack-mount version of the JD-800, featuring digital synthesis with analog-style editing parameters including lowpass filtering, ring modulation, oscillator sync, and frequency cross-modulation. It includes 6MB of ROM waveform data, a large LCD display for intuitive patch editing, and an onboard multi-effects processor with delay, reverb, phaser, distortion, chorus, and EQ.
JD-XA
Roland's first analog polyphonic synthesizer since 1986, combining a four-voice true analog section with a 64-voice digital SuperNATURAL engine in a single keyboard instrument.
JP-8000
The JP-8000 is Roland's pioneering analog modeling synthesizer, combining the warmth of classic analog synthesis with digital flexibility and MIDI capability. Featuring 49 velocity-sensitive keys and 38 front-panel controls, it enables real-time sound manipulation across diverse musical styles. It is widely regarded as a landmark instrument in the trance and electronic music scenes of the late 1990s.
JP-8080
Rackmount 10-voice virtual analog synthesizer with dual independent synth engines, motion control, and a built-in vocoder, building on the JP-8000's SuperSaw architecture.
Juno-106
A six-voice analog polysynth that became one of the most widely used synthesizers in music history, prized for its lush chorus-enhanced pads, intuitive single-knob-per-function layout, and reliable DCO-based tuning.
JUNO-106
A software recreation of the Roland JUNO-106 polyphonic synthesizer.
Juno-6
The first in Roland's beloved Juno series, a six-voice analog polysynth with digitally controlled oscillators that delivered punchy, warm tones at an accessible price point.
Juno-60
The Roland Juno-60 is a six-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer released in 1982 as an evolution of the Juno-6, adding 56 patches of memory storage. It remains highly regarded for its punchy, warm sound character and is often considered superior in tone to its successor, the Juno-106.
Juno-D
The Roland Juno-D is a budget-oriented digital wavetable synthesizer that revives the Juno name while departing from its classic analog predecessors. It offers 64-voice polyphony, 61 velocity-sensitive keys, and a streamlined interface with five front-panel knobs and a D-Beam controller for real-time sound manipulation. A Limited Edition variant doubled the waveform memory to 64MB and expanded the patch library to 706 patches.
Juno-DS61
The Juno-DS61 is an ultra-portable synthesizer weighing only 5.3 kg, designed for musicians who need lightweight gear without sacrificing sound quality or playability.
Juno-Stage
The Roland Juno-Stage is a 76-key stage performance synthesizer built around the digital sound engine from the Juno-G, with double the wave memory at 128MB. It features a semi-weighted keyboard, intuitive front-panel controls, and a comprehensive sound library including an 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano from the Fantom-X. Designed for gigging musicians, it prioritizes immediate sound access and live performance functionality over workstation sequencing capabilities.
Jupiter-4
The Roland Jupiter-4 was one of the first polyphonic synthesizers, featuring four individual voices that could be synced together for a fat monophonic lead. It included an assignable pitch wheel, eight memory locations, and a distinctive arpeggiator most famously heard in Duran Duran's "Rio." Released in 1978, it represented an early milestone in Roland's iconic Jupiter synthesizer line.
Jupiter-6
The Jupiter-6 is an incredible six-voice analog synthesizer with 12 analog oscillators, offering a sound unlike any other synthesizer. It serves as a scaled-down version of the Jupiter-8 with newly added MIDI control and better tuning stability.
Jupiter-8
Roland's flagship eight-voice analog polysynth from the early 1980s, featuring dual VCOs per voice, switchable filter modes, and a warm, expansive sound that defined an era of electronic music.
Jupiter-80
The Jupiter-80 is a 256-voice polyphonic performance synthesizer featuring Roland's Supernatural sampling technology for realistic acoustic sounds alongside a Supernatural Synth virtual analog modeled component. Designed as a live performance powerhouse, it combines digital sampling and virtual analog technologies in a 76-key semi-weighted keyboard. It also incorporates Behavior Modeling Technology for enhanced expressive playing capabilities.
Jupiter-XM
The Jupiter-XM is a portable 37-key synthesizer that continues the legacy of Roland's iconic Jupiter line, combining classic design with a powerful modern synth engine. It faithfully recreates sounds from legendary Roland instruments including the Jupiter-8, Juno-106, SH-101, and XV-5080, along with drum machine emulations from the TR-808, TR-909, and CR-78. Powered by eight AA batteries with built-in stereo speakers, it is designed for both studio and on-the-go performance.
JV-1080
A 64-voice polyphonic rack-mount synthesizer from 1994 with 16-part multitimbral capability and four expansion slots, widely adopted by film composers and electronic music producers.
JV-30
The Roland JV-30 is a 16-part multitimbral digital synthesizer released in 1992. It features 24-voice polyphony, a 61-note velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard, and compatibility with Roland's GS format for seamless MIDI integration. Its preset-based architecture and straightforward front-panel controls make it accessible for performers and newcomers alike.
JV-80
The JV-80 is a 61-key digital synthesizer released by Roland in the early 1990s, featuring assignable sliders for hands-on parameter editing and 28-voice polyphony. It accepts SR-JV80 expansion boards for additional sound libraries across various categories. Though it lacks a built-in sequencer, it served as a solid performance and sound design platform and helped establish the foundation for Roland's later JV and XP series instruments.
JX-1
A budget-oriented 61-key performance keyboard from Roland featuring PCM sample-based synthesis with 24-voice polyphony, 16-part multitimbrality, and four real-time editing sliders.
JX-10
The Roland JX-10, also known as the Super JX, is a 12-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1986 that combines two JX-8P voice modules into a single instrument. Featuring a 76-note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch, it delivers an outstandingly warm and rich analog sound that remains popular in modern studios. Notable users include Pink Floyd, Duran Duran, The Cure, and Angelo Badalamenti.
JX-305
A 61-key groovebox synthesizer from 1998 that combined Roland's dance-oriented sound engine with real-time performance controls and an eight-track pattern sequencer.
JX-3P
Roland's first MIDI-equipped synthesizer, the JX-3P is a six-voice polysynth with two DCOs per voice that shares its analog filter and VCA circuits with the renowned JUNO and JUPITER series.
JX-8P
The Roland JX-8P is a 6-voice analog polysynth from 1985 featuring two DCOs per voice, a 61-note velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard, and 64 patch memory locations. While its digitally controlled oscillators provide excellent tuning stability, the trade-off is a somewhat thinner and brighter sound compared to fully analog designs. The optional PG-800 programmer gives hands-on access to all synthesis parameters, compensating for the main panel's single data slider editing approach.
MC-202
A monophonic analog synthesizer and sequencer from 1983 with a sound engine closely related to the TB-303 and SH-101, featuring a 2-channel CV/Gate sequencer and DIN sync capabilities.
MKS-30
The Roland MKS-30 is the rack-mount module version of the JX-3P, featuring six-voice analog polyphony with two DCOs per voice, velocity response, and expanded patch memory over its keyboard counterpart.
MKS-50
The Roland MKS-50 is a rack-mount version of the Alpha Juno synthesizer, delivering 6-voice analog polyphony with a DCO-based engine renowned for its acid basslines, lush chorus, and solid MIDI implementation.
MKS-7
The Roland MKS-7 Super Quartet is a multitimbral rack-mount analog module from 1986 that combines Juno-106-based melody, chord, and bass sections with TR-707-derived PCM drum sounds in a single unit.
MKS-70
The Roland MKS-70 is the rackmount version of the JX-10 Super JX, combining two independent JX-8P synth engines for 12-voice polyphony and a lush analog sound prized in modern production.
MKS-80
The MKS-80 Super Jupiter is a refined rack-mount version of the Jupiter-8, condensing 8-voice polyphony with 16 analog oscillators into a 2-space rack module. Its classic Roland analog filters and extensive modulation capabilities make it ideal for lush pads, drones, leads, and ambient textures. The optional MPG-80 programmer provides hands-on control for its comprehensive but otherwise tedious front-panel editing.
MT-32
The Roland MT-32 is a multi-timbral sound module released in 1987 that uses Linear Arithmetic Synthesis, the same engine found in the popular D-50 synthesizer. Designed as an affordable desktop companion for MIDI keyboards, sequencers, and computer software, it offers 128 preset sounds across 17 instrument groups along with built-in rhythm presets. The MT-32 became widely adopted in early PC gaming as a de facto standard for game music and sound effects.
ProMars MRS-2
Roland's microprocessor-controlled monophonic analog synthesizer featuring dual VCOs, patch memory, and a resonant lowpass filter, designed as the mono companion to the Jupiter-4.
RS-50
The Roland RS-50 is a 2003 entry-level 61-key synthesizer designed for live performance, featuring 64-voice polyphony and 640 preset tones built on Roland's ROM-based sound engine. It emphasizes straightforward sound selection with refined essential sounds including piano, strings, brass, and organ, along with performance-oriented features like Direct Access buttons, D-Beam controller, and chord memory. The RS-50 includes a phrase/arpeggio library with over 200 templates, 47 multi-effects types, and supports patch editing through an included software editor for PC and Mac.
Saturn 09
The Saturn 09 is an analog organ synthesizer similar to the RS-09 which added a string sound. It can create sounds suitable for techno and ambient music, including low drone organ bass tones and blips. While not the best organ synthesizer, it is capable of producing creative results with imaginative use.
SH-09
The SH-09 is a very stripped down monosynth from Roland's classic SH-series with a single oscillator offering PWM, ramp, square and noise waveforms. It features a VCA switchable between gate or envelope, a standard VCF, and sample-hold functionality for voltage-controlled filtering with external audio input capability.
SH-1
The Roland SH-1 is a monophonic analog synthesizer from Roland's pioneering SH line, featuring one VCO with a sub-oscillator for classic analog basses, leads, and effects. Its architecture is similar to the SH-101, with a squelchy low-pass filter, flexible LFO modulation, and an auto-bend portamento effect, though it lacks an onboard sequencer or arpeggiator. The SH-1 has been used by Depeche Mode and Vince Clarke.
SH-1000
The SH-1000 was Roland's first-ever instrument, introduced in 1973 as one of the first compact affordable keyboard synthesizers in Japan. It is a monophonic analog synth with a single oscillator, lowpass filter, ADSR envelope, and two LFOs, designed to complement home organs with its wooden sheet music stand and organ-style preset selector tabs. Notable users include Vangelis, Human League, Blondie, The Band, and Jethro Tull.
SH-101
Roland's iconic monophonic analog synthesizer featuring a single VCO with sub-oscillator, a self-oscillating lowpass filter, built-in arpeggiator and 100-step sequencer, and CV/Gate connectivity, available in gray, blue, red, and rare white finishes.
SH-2
A dual-oscillator monophonic analog synthesizer from Roland's SH series, offering a richer sound than the single-oscillator SH-101 with a sub-oscillator, self-oscillating 24 dB lowpass filter, and CV/Gate connectivity.
SH-2000
The SH-2000, introduced in 1973, is Roland's second synthesizer and is essentially a limited version of the SH-1000. It is a single-oscillator monophonic analog preset synthesizer designed to sit atop a home organ, featuring 30 preset sounds selected via colorful tab switches.
SH-201
Roland resurrected their SH-series of synthesizers with the SH-201, an analog modeling synthesizer that is both fun and easy to use with plenty of features and cool sounds at a great price. The instrument emphasizes accessible, hands-on performance capabilities with an organized panel layout.
SH-32
The Roland SH-32 is a 4-part multitimbral desktop synthesizer module featuring Wave Acceleration Synthesis with up to 32 voices of polyphony. It combines virtual analog-style synthesis with built-in rhythm patterns, a 32-step arpeggiator, and 35 insert effects in a compact tabletop format. Released in 2001, it served as a more affordable alternative to Roland's JP-8000 and JP-8080 analog modeling synthesizers.
SH-3a
The Roland SH-3a is an early monophonic analog synthesizer featuring a single VCO with additive synthesis capabilities, allowing users to mix up to five waveforms simultaneously. Its organ-friendly control layout and compact form factor made it popular among keyboard players in the mid-1970s.
SH-5
The SH-5 is a classic yet very advanced monophonic analog synthesizer from Roland, rivalled mainly by its successor the SH-7. It features two analog VCOs with triangle, ramp, square, and pulse waveforms, two LFOs, two multi-mode filters, two VCAs, and white and pink noise generators. Notable users include Eat Static and Freddy Fresh.
SH-7
The Roland SH-7 is a duophonic analog synthesizer from 1978 featuring dual syncable VCOs, a mixer with distortion capabilities, and extensive modulation options. It builds on Roland's SH synthesizer line with enhanced creative control including a ring modulator, sample-and-hold circuit, and external audio input. The SH-7 is known for its aggressive, tweakable sound suitable for experimental and electronic music.
System 100
The Roland System 100 is a semi-modular monophonic analog synthesizer consisting of five interconnectable modules: the Synthesizer 101, Expander 102, Mixer 103, Sequencer 104, and Monitor Speakers 109. Produced from 1975 to 1979, it delivers a warm, classic Roland sound through its VCO, low-pass and high-pass filters, and ADSR envelopes. It is widely regarded as warmer-sounding than its successor, the System 100m, despite the latter's greater patching flexibility.
TB-303
A monophonic analog bass synthesizer with a built-in step sequencer, originally designed as a guitarist's practice companion but destined to become the defining instrument of acid house and techno.
V-Synth
The Roland V-Synth is a flagship 61-key synthesizer released in 2003 that combines analog modeling, PCM waveforms with user sampling, and external audio processing through Roland's VariPhrase and COSM technologies. It features innovative real-time performance controls including the TimeTrip Pad and twin D-Beam controllers, enabling expressive manipulation of sound parameters such as pitch, time, and formant characteristics.
Workstation
D-20
The Roland D-20 is a 61-key digital workstation combining Linear Arithmetic Synthesis with an 8-voice sequencer and rhythm track, serving as a more affordable alternative to the D-50.
D-70
The Roland D-70 is a 76-key digital synthesizer workstation released in the early 1990s that combines sample playback with resonant TVF filters and onboard effects. Though marketed as a successor to the D-50, it shares more in common with the U-20/220 series, featuring a versatile but complex architecture. Its resonant filters, real-time fader control, and layering capabilities make it a capable performance keyboard despite its notoriously awkward interface.
Fantom-S
The Roland Fantom-S is a 61-note workstation keyboard released in 2003, designed as a complete solution for professional music production. It combines sampling capabilities with ROM-based synthesis, featuring 32MB expandable sample RAM, a 16-track sequencer, and multi-effects processing for studio and performance use.
Fantom-X
The Roland Fantom-X is a professional synthesizer workstation released in 2004, combining sampling, synthesis, and sequencing in 61-, 76-, and 88-key configurations. It features 128 voices of polyphony, 128 MB of waveform memory, 1,480 waveforms, and a 32 MB sampler expandable to 544 MB via DIMM slots. The Fantom-X represented a major upgrade over the Fantom-S series with doubled polyphony, a color LCD display, and enhanced user sampling capabilities.
Juno-G
The Roland Juno-G is a full-sized 61-key digital workstation keyboard featuring the same high-powered processor and sound engine as Roland's Fantom-X series. It combines up to 128 voices of polyphony with an onboard 16-track MIDI sequencer and 4-track audio recorder, putting a studio's worth of sound, sequencing, and recording into one complete instrument.
JV-1000
The Roland JV-1000 is a 76-key music workstation that combines the sound engine from the JV-80 synthesizer with the MC-50mkII sequencer in a single integrated unit. Released in 1993, it features 28-voice polyphony expandable to 56 voices, FXM synthesis, and a complex front panel with eight control sliders for real-time parameter manipulation. The JV-1000 supports expansion via VE-GS1 boards and PCM cards, making it a versatile platform for composition and live performance.
JV-2080
The Roland JV-2080 is a 64-voice multitimbral rack sound module with an 8 MB sample ROM, eight expansion board slots, and five onboard effects processors. It became one of the most widely used studio modules of the late 1990s thanks to its versatile sound library spanning acoustic instruments, orchestral textures, and electronic timbres.
JV-90
The Roland JV-90 is a mid-1990s digital synthesizer featuring a 76-note semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and aftertouch response. It served as the basis for later professional models like the JV-1080 and JV-2080, offering a diverse sound palette powered by a 4MB ROM expandable to 14MB. The JV-90 also functions as a capable MIDI master controller with assignable parameter sliders for real-time sound editing.
JW-50
The Roland JW-50 is an early 1990s music workstation that combines an SC-55 Sound Canvas synthesizer module with an integrated 16-track sequencer. It features 128 General MIDI sounds and drumkits along with MT-32 sound variations, a 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch, and dual effects processing. Designed as an all-in-one music production tool, it offered an accessible workflow for composing and arranging complete songs.
W-30
The Roland W-30 is a self-contained music workstation released in 1988 that combines the S-550 sampler engine with the MRC sequencer and a 61-key aftertouch-sensitive keyboard. It features 16-voice polyphony, 8-part multitimbrality, a 16-track phrase sequencer, and a built-in 3.5-inch floppy disk drive with optional SCSI expansion. The W-30 is compatible with Roland S-330, S-550, and S-50 sound libraries.
XP-10
The Roland XP-10 is an entry-level 28-voice digital workstation synthesizer released in 1994, featuring sampled sounds and waveforms stored on ROM chips with basic envelope and filter editing. It includes 338 preset and 256 user patches covering acoustic instruments and synth sounds, a resonant digital filter, two effects units, an arpeggiator, and a 61-key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard with X-Dual layering mode.
XP-30
The Roland XP-30 is a 64-voice expandable synthesizer released in 1999 that delivers the acclaimed XP-series sound architecture at a more affordable price point than previous models. It retains all waveforms from the XP-80 workstation plus sounds from the Session, Orchestral, and Techno expansion cards, offering 1,406 patches and 28 rhythm kits through a 61-key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard.
XP-50
The Roland XP-50 is a 64-voice digital synthesizer workstation built around the same sound engine as the JV-1080, featuring 8MB of sampled ROM waveforms and 512 onboard waveforms processed by 32-bit custom RISC chips. It combines a 61-note velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive keyboard with a 16-track MRC-PRO sequencer, making it a capable all-in-one music production workstation. The XP-50 supports up to four SR-JV80 expansion cards for a maximum of 42MB of sounds, and has been used by artists including The Cure.
XP-60
The Roland XP-60 is a 64-voice polyphonic digital workstation synthesizer featuring 16MB of PCM ROM sounds expandable to 80MB via SR-JV80 expansion boards. It offers a 61-key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard, a built-in MRC Pro sequencer, and high-quality multi-effects processing, making it a comprehensive all-in-one music production instrument. Its sound engine is virtually identical to the JV-1080, JV-2080, XP-80, and XP-50 synthesizers.
XP-80
One of Roland's flagship 1990s workstations, combining 64-voice polyphony, a 76-key semi-weighted keyboard, 16MB of expandable PCM sounds, and a full-featured onboard sequencer.
XV-3080
The Roland XV-3080 is a 128-voice professional synthesizer module that picks up where the classic JV-series left off, featuring 64MB of internal wave memory with 1,083 waveforms and true stereo waveforms per tone. It includes sounds from the JV-2080, JD-990, and Super JD, plus studio-quality effects derived from the SRV-3030, V-Studios, and RSS technology, with four SR-JV80 expansion slots for further sonic expansion.
XV-5050
Roland's XV-5050 is a 64-voice synthesizer that packs the flagship XV-5080 synth engine into a compact 1U rack module. It features over 1,000 preset patches, three independent effects processors, and two SRX expansion slots for up to 192 MB of additional waveform data. Designed for computer and MIDI studio integration, it includes USB connectivity and 24-bit D/A conversion across four analog outputs.
XV-5080
Roland's flagship 128-voice rack-mount sound module combining an extensive waveform library with sample playback, four expansion slots, and professional digital connectivity.
Drum Machine
CR-68
The Roland CR-68 is a preset analog rhythm machine closely related to the famous CR-78, offering the same sound set and rhythm patterns in a more streamlined package. It features analog drum sounds including kick, snare, rim, hi-hat, cymbal, maracas, claves, cowbell, and congas across 54 preset rhythm patterns. While it lacks the programmability of the CR-78, it compensates with useful performance features like breaks, fills, and an accent control.
CR-78
The Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm is a classic analog rhythm machine released in 1978, notable as the first programmable rhythm unit to incorporate a microprocessor. It features 34 preset rhythm patterns and 14 electronic analog drum tones covering kicks, snares, hi-hats, cymbals, congas, bongos, and more. Used by artists ranging from Phil Collins and Blondie to Fatboy Slim and Underworld, it remains a sought-after vintage instrument for electronic, ambient, and dub production.
CR-8000
The Roland CR-8000 CompuRhythm is an analog drum machine released in 1981, continuing Roland's CompuRhythm line with classic electronic drum sounds reminiscent of the CR-78 and TR-808. It features 13 analog drum voices, preset rhythm patterns in various styles, and 8 user-programmable pattern slots. Notable for its unique groove/swing control that adjusts both beat timing and drum timbre, it has been used by artists including Fluke, BT, Jimmy Edgar, and Blondie.
R-70
The Roland R-70 is a full-sized digital drum machine with 210 sample-playback sounds, extensive pattern sequencing, built-in effects, and a unique positional pad for expressive performance.
R-8
The Roland R-8 is a highly regarded digital drum machine featuring 68 ROM-based samples, 32-voice polyphony, and expandable sound cards including dedicated 808 and 909 sets.
TR-505
Roland's budget-friendly digital drum machine from 1986, offering 16 PCM drum tones with a built-in pattern sequencer and solid MIDI implementation despite its no-frills feature set.
TR-606
The Roland TR-606 Drumatix is a compact analog drum machine that served as the rhythmic companion to the legendary TB-303, offering seven classic drum tones with a straightforward 16-step pattern sequencer.
TR-626
The Roland TR-626 is a digital drum machine featuring 12-bit samples of 30 acoustic drum sounds with individual tuning, level control, and eight separate outputs, carrying forward the sequencing legacy of the TR-808 and TR-909.
TR-66
The Roland TR-66, released in 1973, is one of the earliest drum machines from Roland and a precursor to the more famous CR-line of CompuRhythm machines. It functions as a rhythm arranger featuring 11 pure analog sounds and 27 preset patterns spanning rock, swing, march, and dance styles. Notable users include Depeche Mode and Roxy Music.
TR-707
The Roland TR-707 is a digital drum machine released in 1985 that closely resembles the popular TR-909, sharing nearly identical hi-hat, cymbal, and clap sounds. It features 15 sampled drum tones with 8-bit resolution (6-bit for crash and ride cymbals), a matrix display for pattern visualization, and individual outputs for each drum tone. The TR-707 supports both MIDI and DIN sync control, making it a versatile and affordable alternative for classic Roland drum sounds.
TR-727
The Roland TR-727 is a Latin percussion drum machine and a companion to the TR-707, featuring 15 sampled Latin kit sounds including congas, bongos, and timbales. It offers 64 programmable patterns with shuffle and flam effects, individual outputs, and volume controls for each sound. The TR-727 became a staple of tribal, Latin, and Indian house music and was used by artists such as Aphex Twin, Freddy Fresh, and Luke Vibert.
TR-808
An analog drum machine whose fully synthesized kick drums, snares, and percussion became the rhythmic foundation of hip-hop, R&B, dance, and techno, shaping popular music for decades after its discontinuation.
TR-909
The Roland TR-909 is an analog drum machine produced from 1984 to 1985, widely regarded as the definitive rhythm machine for house and techno music. It features twelve individually tweakable drum voices with parameters for attack, tone, tuning, decay, snap, and accent. Its distinctive analog drum sounds and built-in sequencer with shuffle and flam capabilities have made it one of the most influential instruments in electronic music history.
Groovebox
D2
A compact, performance-oriented groovebox from Roland built around the D-Field touch-sensitive controller, offering 600 preset dance-focused sounds from the MC-505 library with 64-voice polyphony and an eight-track sequencer.
EG-101
Roland's entry-level groove workstation combining MC-505 sound libraries with SP-202 sampling capabilities, a D-Beam controller, built-in speakers, and a 49-key velocity-sensitive keyboard aimed at aspiring electronic music producers.
MC-09
The Roland MC-09 PhraseLab is a compact groovebox combining analog modeling synthesis with audio looping and step sequencing capabilities. Designed for musicians and DJs, it features monophonic bass and lead synth sounds modeled after the TB-303, alongside polyphonic rhythm parts. It also includes a four-part audio looper and real-time effects processing at an affordable price point.
MC-303
The MC-303 is the original Roland groovebox for dance and techno music, featuring 303, 808, 909, Jupiter, and Juno sounds with a sequencer/arranger, real-time filter cutoff and resonance controls, panning, and an arpeggiator.
MC-307
The MC-307 is a DJ-oriented groovebox featuring turntable emulation mode, 800 patches, 40 rhythm sets, 33 effects types, and a pattern-based sequencer with 470 Real-time Phrase Sequencer patterns across dance music styles.
MC-505
The Roland MC-505 is an all-in-one groovebox designed for electronic music production, succeeding the MC-303 with significantly enhanced capabilities. It features a massive collection of professional synth and drum sounds, a real-time resonant filter, D-Beam infrared controller, phrase sampler, and arpeggiator. Notable users include Beck, Peaches, Cibo Matto, and Freddy Fresh.
MC-808
A 128-voice digital groovebox combining synthesis and sampling with a 16-track sequencer, eight motorized faders, and 16 drum pads in a performance-oriented desktop format.
MC-909
The MC-909 is Roland's professional music production workstation that seamlessly integrates audio sampling, MIDI sequencing, and XV-series synthesis in a single groovebox. Built around a 64-voice polyphony engine with 16-bit sampling expandable up to 272MB of RAM, it features a 16-track sequencer with 480 ticks-per-quarter-note resolution and a dance-oriented ROM sound library. It was designed for serious producers who need a self-contained production environment with sampling, synthesis, effects processing, and a built-in mastering compressor.
Rompler
Juno-Di
The Roland Juno-Di is a lightweight, portable 61-key rompler synthesizer released in 2009 as an update to the Juno-D. It features 128-voice polyphony, over 1,000 preset sounds drawn from 64 MB of waveform ROM, and a simplified front panel with five Sound Modify knobs for quick tweaking. Designed as an affordable entry-level keyboard, it includes a built-in vocoder, D-Beam controller, and USB song playback for live performance.
JV-1010
The Roland JV-1010 is a compact half-rackspace sound module that delivers the full sound set of the professional JV-1080 and JV-2080 modules in a miniature format. It features 64-voice polyphony, 640 preset patches, and all 255 sounds from the Session wave expansion board. Its expansion slot accepts JV-80 Series boards, enabling access to over 1,200 patches when fully expanded.
JV-880
The JV-880 is Roland's 1U rack-mount version of the JV-80 keyboard, offering powerful multitimbral capabilities with 28-voice polyphony and extensive sound editing features. As the immediate forerunner to the popular JV-1080/2080, it delivers the same high-quality sample-based sounds the JV line became known for.
MKS-10
Roland's MKS-10 Planet-P is a 16-voice polyphonic piano sound module offering eight preset sounds across piano, clavinet, harpsichord, and electric piano categories.
SC-88
The Roland SC-88 is a 64-voice, 32-part multitimbral General MIDI/GS sound module from 1994, part of the Sound Canvas series that became the de facto standard for GM sound playback.
SonicCell
Roland released their SonicCell desktop synthesis unit in 2007 with the intention of delivering the sound quality of a Roland hardware synth in a compact form. The device targets both computer-based musicians and live performers, bundled with PC/Mac Editor and Cakewalk SONAR LE software.
U-110
Roland's first fully digital sample-based rack module from 1988, offering 2MB of PCM ROM sounds expandable via plug-in cards across 6 multitimbral parts with 31-voice polyphony.
U-20
The Roland U-20 is a digital ROM-based synthesizer released in 1989, featuring 4MB of onboard sample data covering pianos, brass, strings, bass, and drums. It offers 6-part multitimbrality with a dedicated drum part and 30-voice polyphony, making it a versatile workstation keyboard for live performance and studio use. The 61-key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard includes built-in effects, an arpeggiator, and chord memory for expressive playing.
Sampler
DJ-70
The DJ-70 is a sampling workstation released by Roland Italy in 1992, specifically designed for the dance and DJ market. It features 37 velocity and aftertouch-sensitive keys, a distinctive scratch wheel for simulating vinyl turntable effects, and an 8-track sequencer. Despite its innovative feature set, the DJ-70 failed to make much of an impact on the market and has since been largely forgotten.
S-10
Roland's entry-level keyboard sampler from 1986 offering 12-bit sampling at 30 kHz with 256K of internal memory, four multitimbral parts, and a built-in Quick Disk drive for sample storage.
S-220
The Roland S-220 is a 1U rackmount digital sampler released in 1987 as an upgraded version of the S-10 sampling keyboard. It features 12-bit sampling at 30kHz with 16-voice polyphony, 4-part multitimbrality, and 256KB of internal memory across four banks. Aimed at entry-level and intermediate users, it offered accessible sampling with onboard editing and a Quick Disk drive for storage.
S-330
The Roland S-330 is a compact 1U rack sampler based on the S-550, offering 12-bit sampling with sophisticated waveform editing capabilities and a characterful lo-fi digital color.
S-50
An early professional keyboard sampler from Roland offering 12-bit sampling with 16-voice polyphony, external CRT monitor support for graphical waveform editing, and a 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard.
S-770
The Roland S-770 is a professional 16-bit digital sampler released in 1989 as the flagship of Roland's S-7XX sampling line. It features 24-voice polyphony, 20-bit internal processing, and sampling rates up to 48 kHz, delivering an exceptionally warm and present sound character. The S-770 distinguished itself from the entry-level S-750 with an internal 40 MB SCSI drive and S/PDIF digital outputs.
SP-808
Roland's SP-808 GrooveSampler is an all-in-one phrase sampling workstation built around a Zip drive for storage, offering four stereo voices of polyphony, 16 sample pads, built-in effects, and a pattern sequencer aimed at remixers, DJs, and hip-hop producers.
VP-9000
The Roland VP-9000 VariPhrase Processor is a revolutionary sampler and vocal processor capable of elastic real-time manipulation of pitch, time, and formants via MIDI. It enables users to instantly synchronize drum loops to matching keys and tempos while maintaining sound quality through non-destructive processing. The unit features three large front-panel knobs for hands-on control and supports multiple sample formats including Roland S-700, Akai S1000, AIFF, and WAV.
Keyboard
RS-09
The Roland RS-09 is a dual-voice analog string and organ synthesizer from the late 1970s, producing warm polyphonic pad sounds through its two VCO architecture with a built-in ensemble chorus effect.
RS-101
The Roland RS-101 is a fully polyphonic analog string synthesizer released in 1975, and was Roland's first string synthesizer. It features a 61-key keyboard with three timbres (Strings I, Strings II, and Brass) generated from a single divide-down oscillator, and was the first keyboard instrument to use Roland's famous ensemble effect.
RS-202
The Roland RS-202 is a fully polyphonic string and brass synthesizer from 1976, featuring a 61-key split keyboard with ensemble chorus and vibrato effects in a portable suitcase design.
RS-505 Paraphonic
The Roland RS-505 Paraphonic is a versatile keyboard from 1978 that combines a fully polyphonic string section with a basic polysynth and bass section, widely regarded as one of Roland's finest string synthesizers.
Effect
BOSS Effects Pedals
Since debuting in 1977, the colorful boss compact pedal lineup has been loved by generations of musicians. The BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in brings the authentic boss compact pedal experience to computer music production for the first time, delivering premium processing for guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, and beyond.
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RE-201 Space Echo
The Roland RE-201 Space Echo is a legendary tape-echo effects processor produced from 1973 to 1988. It uses a continuous loop of magnetic tape to create warm, organic echo and delay effects with a distinctive analog character. The unit also features an integrated spring reverb and has become an iconic tool in dub, trip-hop, and experimental electronic music.
SVC-350 Vocoder
The Roland SVC-350 is a keyboard vocoder from 1979 that combines three VCOs, a string section, and a sophisticated multi-band vocoder with 20 envelope followers, closely related to the VP-330 Vocoder Plus.
Modular
System 100m
Roland's professional analog modular synthesis system offering over 20 interchangeable modules, allowing musicians to design fully customized signal paths for sound creation and processing.
System 700
The Roland System 700 was a flagship professional modular analog synthesizer produced from 1976 to 1982, designed to compete directly with large-format Moog and ARP modular systems. Its main console featured three VCOs, two VCFs, two VCAs, two LFOs, and integrated effects, with five optional expansion blocks for extensive customization. Notable users include Vangelis, Hans Zimmer, Vince Clarke, and Aphex Twin.
Vocoder
VP-550
The Roland VP-550 Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard uses breakthrough vocal-modeling technology to create interactive vocal sounds in real time, including classical choirs, gospel choirs, pop and jazz voices, male and female ensembles, vintage vocoders, and string/vocal hybrids. It features a 49-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with two main sections — Vocal Designer and Ensemble — plus a D-Beam controller and 128-voice polyphony.
VP-770
The Roland VP-770 is a vocal processing keyboard released in 2009 as a modern successor to the legendary VP-330 Vocoder. It combines a sophisticated Vocal Designer vocoder section with ensemble sounds, auto-harmony features, and a sound looper for creating layered accompaniments. The 49-key instrument offers 128-voice polyphony across three multitimbral parts including vocal designer, ensemble, and bass/percussion.
Sequencer
CMU-800
The Roland CMU-800 is a compact computer-controlled music unit featuring four-channel analog sound generation with preset voices for melody, bass, chords, and rhythm. Released in 1983, it connects to an Apple II or PC via a ribbon cable interface card, using sequencer software modeled after Roland's MC-8 and MC-4 to program compositions. The drum section draws from the TR-606 design while the bass voice mirrors the TB-303, making it a quirky and affordable source of classic Roland analog sounds.