The a88mkii is supremely playable, with onboard creative tools for todays musicians and producers. These predecessors to the fantom can be heard in many famous productions. The roland xv5080 128voice synthesizer module is the ultimate sound module based on the bestsounding, most expressive and expandable new synthesizersample player architecture in roland history. Grand 009 midied grand 010 piano blend 011 west coast 012 pianostrings 0 bs. Volume 1, wind controller essentials, for the roland xv2020, xv5080, xv88, xv5050, xv3080, and compatibles contains a full bank of 128 allnew and amazing patches and 64 astounding performances specially designed to be used with and requires a midi wind controller or breath controller. I like my roland jv1010, but am interested in a couple of srx expansion cards the 1010 only takes the older jv80 boards. Roland 5050 versus 5080 vintage synth explorer forums. Personally id go with xv 5080 or xv 3080 for the thicker sound and xv 5050 for more hifi sound but less bass. Fyi, i believe that the 5050 has all of the sounds of the larger xv5080. This includes support throught the srx12 expansion board. Filter also sounds better on xv5080, more power, cleaner resonance and far better envelope response compared to xp30.
It is trslger, may be even a bit too because if there is no quick fix was to dplacer the flick of a button. I was under the impression the xv5080 came out first, then the xv88, then the xv3080, then the fantom fa76, then the xv5050which i own. Roland xv5080 planet xv soundset 128 presets youtube. Sonar x3 and roland xv5080 expansion board crisis hi apologies if i am posting in the wrong area i am new to cakewalk i hope someone can help who has a roland xv5080 sound module i would assume would be best to assist i have a roland xv5080 with 8 expansion slots all filled as per below expansion cards a. Look inside the xv5050 and youll find the same powerful synth architecture of rolands flagship xv5080complete with four stereo tones per patch and. Admittedly this never seemed like too much of a problem on the earlier jv series, for various reasons. Destructive compression with the super jv series roland used a destructive form of waveform compression which is very similar to mp3. Look inside the xv 5050 and youll find the same powerful synth architecture of roland s flagship xv 5080 complete with four stereo tones per patch and expressive matrix control. Additionally, all of these sounds are included in rolands new integra7. Xv3080 vs xv5080 xv3080 due to me not needing the ability to play akai samples disks etc etc im purely after the sounds.
Roland xv5080 roland xv5080 128 voices synthesizer. Replacement keys and parts for roland xv keyboards. Ive downloaded both manuals and cant spot any, but would be interested in the thoughts of anyone who has used them both. That being said, i can find all three of these in the same price range. In addition, having the capability to expand with 4 srx is plenty unless you want an all in one unit like the xr. Finally, though, they mounted the s7x sampler platform on top of the xvseries of samplers, that is the xv5080. So i am thinking about picking up an xv2020 or a sonic cell, each of which can hold a pair of srx cards. Find great deals on ebay for roland xv 5080 and roland xv 3080. Dot with a beautiful gray dress, the roland xv5050 submitted plutt well. One thing that is very different on 5050 vs 1080 is the dynamics.
Use this driver for all macintosh computer running os x. There are 90 multi effects and 3 effects processors with 24bit reverb and chorus. Couples of vintage roland synth sounds like jupiter8 pads and mks80 brass. Fortunately, the xveditor software supplied allows the roland edition complte sounds without touching the expander as long as we possde a computer. Whereas xvs 5080, 3080 and 88 enjoy a generous 128 voices, the 5050 has been bestowed only 64 voices. Look inside the xv5050 and youll find the same powerful synth architecture of rolands flagship xv5080complete with four stereo tones per patch and expressive matrix control. It has all the patches from the 5080, plus the ones in the 3080, plus some of the sounds from the original fantom fa76. This is the driver necessary for connecting the xv5050 to your usb port for computers running on windows 98 or windows me. Playing a patch on the xv5080 from external midi devices midi keyboard playing a patch on the xv 5080 from external midi devices midi keyboard the xv5080 produces sound in response to midi messages that it receives from an external midi device such as a midi keyboard or sequencer. Even while playing a single patch on the 5050 which used two mono and two stereo. The first big departure from the other xv synths is the 5050 s polyphony. History and file format roland didnt release a sampler for a long time after the release of the s7x series.
On the last page of the included pdf file is patch bank availability chart by product. Id probably go for 06orchestral and 07ultimate keys. A forum for comparing two or more synths against each other. I noted the 5050 but i think even thats a step too far. The xv5080 is rolands ultimate sound module, based on the bestsounding, most expressive and expandable new synthesizersample player architecture in. Second big difference i noticed is the effect section, again more definition and sound width on xv5080. Innovative hybrid cajon with builtin electronic sounds.
Prorecs synth sound disks for the roland xv5080 our roland xv5080 sounds are now here. The xv5080 remains the flagship of the xv range, sporting the maximum. Roland xv5080 online shop worldwide roland sales online at discount prices. Xvedit pro synth editorlibarian for the roland xv5080. All of these machines come with newer kickass 24bit converters and high quality dsp effects way better than 1080 and 2080 generation. Someone told me that the xv5050 utilizes the same patches as the jv2020. You can select srx sounds from a synths front panel or via midi messages, which has a few advantages. Personally id go with xv5080 or xv3080 for the thicker sound and xv5050 for more hifi sound but less bass. Volume 1, wind controller essentials, for the roland xv 2020, xv 5080, xv 88, xv 5050, xv 3080, and compatibles contains a full bank of 128 allnew and amazing patches and 64 astounding performances specially designed to be used with and requires a midi wind controller or breath controller. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. I rpet roland but for users, no problem but for others, it will have to learn to be patient before fully master the machine note well done sounds the xv5080 trs many people, and jd module super jv forces, but this is not new. Described for years as rolands ultimate sound module, the xv5080 boasted immense pcmbased multitimbral synthesis power, sophisticated modulation, an array of proquality dsp effects, and compatibility with the popular srx expansion board series.
Patchman music now offers two soundbanks for the roland xv series. Buy 128mb 2 x 64mb simm sampler memory ram for roland xv5080 xv5080parts quick brand. Xv5050 sound module patch listing 2002 roland corporation u. Rolands xv5050 is a 64voice synthesizer packed with their xv5080 synth engine in a small 1unit rackmodule. On xp30 when you got a patch with 4 tones, it gets muddy, but on xv5080 each tone has a definition and nothing is lost. It features four stereo tones per patch, expressive matrix control and over a thousand inspiring presetsexpandable via highquality srxseries wave expansion boards. You will also notice that sound modules such as a xv5050 also include all the xv88 patches plus more. Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050. The xv series by roland is still popular and i think thats for a couple of good reasons. Roland xv5080 roland xv5080 128 voices synthesizersample player module, 64 meg 16bit linear format internal memory with 1,083 waveforms including firstclass new sounds and sounds effects in high quality based on roland srv3030, vsstudios, rss and cosm instrument. Find great deals on ebay for roland xv 5050 and roland xv 5080. Patchman music roland xv5080, xv88, xv5050, xv3080, xv. These drivers are already included in the xv5050 editor download. The xv5080, and xv5050 have both been replaced by the fantomxr.
Patches played on 1080 and 5050 side by side will sound different. Xv5050 contains all xv5080 patches plus a bank of additional fantom patches these are located in the user area 1128. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Roland xv5080 specifications, pictures, prices, links. How much better is the roland xv5050 than the jv1010, in terms of actual sound quality.
The unit allows for four stereo tones per patch and offers expressive matrix control. I guess memory doesnt serve me as well as id imagined. The sound selection comprises patches from xv5080 and fantomx series. Xv5080 collection preset bank c bank c on the xv5080 focuses on brass, pad, choir and unique fx sounds. I own an xv5080 and it is head and shoulders over the 5050 just for what was mentioned by art.
Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050 post by danchenka. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. Super jv vs xv series following the jvxp series were rolands xv series. This is the driver necessary for connecting the xv5050 to your usb port for computers running on windows 2000 or windows xp.
A universe of sound download now released in 2000, the roland xv5080 stepped onto the scene, leaving a mighty footprint. You can press the volume knob to generate appropriate phrases to demo sounds. Released in 2000, the roland xv5080 stepped onto the scene, leaving a mighty footprint. This chart shows that both the xv88 and xv3080 have the same patch banks i. Memory free delivery possible on eligible purchases. You get all the patches of the 5080, plus a selection of sounds from the new fantom workstation and allnew patches.
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