Xvedit pro synth editorlibarian for the roland xv5080. Ive downloaded both manuals and cant spot any, but would be interested in the thoughts of anyone who has used them both. The unit allows for four stereo tones per patch and offers expressive matrix control. The sound selection comprises patches from xv5080 and fantomx series. Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050 post by danchenka. Dot with a beautiful gray dress, the roland xv5050 submitted plutt well.
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. You can select srx sounds from a synths front panel or via midi messages, which has a few advantages. Destructive compression with the super jv series roland used a destructive form of waveform compression which is very similar to mp3. With a massive 128 voices, the it is capable of extensive layering and multitimbral applications. Couples of vintage roland synth sounds like jupiter8 pads and mks80 brass. 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. The xv5080 is rolands ultimate sound module, based on the bestsounding, most expressive and expandable new synthesizersample player architecture in. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. You get all the patches of the 5080, plus a selection of sounds from the new fantom workstation and allnew patches. That being said, i can find all three of these in the same price range. Roland xv5080 online shop worldwide roland sales online at discount prices. One thing that is very different on 5050 vs 1080 is the dynamics. Look inside the xv5050 and youll find the same powerful synth architecture of rolands flagship xv5080complete with four stereo tones per patch and.
Fortunately, the xveditor software supplied allows the roland edition complte sounds without touching the expander as long as we possde a computer. 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. I guess memory doesnt serve me as well as id imagined. Super jv vs xv series following the jvxp series were rolands xv series. Roland xv5080 planet xv soundset 128 presets youtube.
Grand 009 midied grand 010 piano blend 011 west coast 012 pianostrings 0 bs. Innovative hybrid cajon with builtin electronic sounds. Xv5050 contains all xv5080 patches plus a bank of additional fantom patches these are located in the user area 1128. Released in 2000, the roland xv5080 stepped onto the scene, leaving a mighty footprint. You will also notice that sound modules such as a xv5050 also include all the xv88 patches plus more. Someone told me that the xv5050 utilizes the same patches as the jv2020. Whereas xvs 5080, 3080 and 88 enjoy a generous 128 voices, the 5050 has been bestowed only 64 voices. History and file format roland didnt release a sampler for a long time after the release of the s7x series. Find great deals on ebay for roland xv 5050 and roland xv 5080. I noted the 5050 but i think even thats a step too far. Xv5050 sound module patch listing 2002 roland corporation u. Even while playing a single patch on the 5050 which used two mono and two stereo. In addition, having the capability to expand with 4 srx is plenty unless you want an all in one unit like the xr. It has all the patches from the 5080, plus the ones in the 3080, plus some of the sounds from the original fantom fa76.
Rolands xv5050 is a 64voice synthesizer packed with their xv5080 synth engine in a small 1unit rackmodule. So i am thinking about picking up an xv2020 or a sonic cell, each of which can hold a pair of srx cards. This is the driver necessary for connecting the xv5050 to your usb port for computers running on windows 2000 or windows xp. 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. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. 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. How much better is the roland xv5050 than the jv1010, in terms of actual sound quality.
The xv5080, and xv5050 have both been replaced by the fantomxr. Patches played on 1080 and 5050 side by side will sound different. Use this driver for all macintosh computer running os x. In addition, you can save system, performance, patch, rhythm set, and favorite list data, each as a block, to the xv5080 itself. Roland 5050 versus 5080 vintage synth explorer forums. Filter also sounds better on xv5080, more power, cleaner resonance and far better envelope response compared to xp30. I own an xv5080 and it is head and shoulders over the 5050 just for what was mentioned by art. A universe of sound download now released in 2000, the roland xv5080 stepped onto the scene, leaving a mighty footprint.
Xv3080 vs xv5080 xv3080 due to me not needing the ability to play akai samples disks etc etc im purely after the sounds. Patchman music now offers two soundbanks for the roland xv series. The xv5080 remains the flagship of the xv range, sporting the maximum. 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.
These drivers are already included in the xv5050 editor download. Roland xv5080 midi sound module factory presets youtube. Roland xv5080 roland xv5080 128 voices synthesizer. All of these machines come with newer kickass 24bit converters and high quality dsp effects way better than 1080 and 2080 generation. A forum for comparing two or more synths against each other. The xv series by roland is still popular and i think thats for a couple of good reasons. Second big difference i noticed is the effect section, again more definition and sound width on xv5080. Roland cloud presents the xv5080 a swiss army knife in the world of samplebased libraries, the xv5080 remains as vital today as it was upon its release. The first big departure from the other xv synths is the 5050s polyphony. This includes support throught the srx12 expansion board. You can press the volume knob to generate appropriate phrases to demo sounds. 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. It features four stereo tones per patch, expressive matrix control and over a thousand inspiring presetsexpandable via highquality srxseries wave expansion boards. On the last page of the included pdf file is patch bank availability chart by product.
Roland xv5080 specifications, pictures, prices, links. Buy 128mb 2 x 64mb simm sampler memory ram for roland xv5080 xv5080parts quick brand. There are 90 multi effects and 3 effects processors with 24bit reverb and chorus. Now, i thought the jv engine only allowed for four mono patches, where the 3080 used stereo patches, like the rest of the xvs. Id probably go for 06orchestral and 07ultimate keys.
Xv5080 collection preset bank c bank c on the xv5080 focuses on brass, pad, choir and unique fx sounds. Prorecs synth sound disks for the roland xv5080 our roland xv5080 sounds are now here. The a88mkii is supremely playable, with onboard creative tools for todays musicians and producers. Admittedly this never seemed like too much of a problem on the earlier jv series, for various reasons. 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. The first big departure from the other xv synths is the 5050 s polyphony. I like my roland jv1010, but am interested in a couple of srx expansion cards the 1010 only takes the older jv80 boards. Patchman music roland xv5080, xv88, xv5050, xv3080, xv. 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. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050. This chart shows that both the xv88 and xv3080 have the same patch banks i.
This is the driver necessary for connecting the xv5050 to your usb port for computers running on windows 98 or windows me. Personally id go with xv5080 or xv3080 for the thicker sound and xv5050 for more hifi sound but less bass. Fyi, i believe that the 5050 has all of the sounds of the larger xv5080. 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. Finally, though, they mounted the s7x sampler platform on top of the xvseries of samplers, that is the xv5080. Roland mc909 1 soniccell module 2 xv88 2 xv5050, xv3080, and xv2020 modules 2 xv5080 4 vstudio 700 1 some later srx cards, for example the srx96 and 97 do not work in the xv3080 host synthesizer module nor in the xv88 keyboard synthesizer. Additionally, all of these sounds are included in rolands new integra7. It is trslger, may be even a bit too because if there is no quick fix was to dplacer the flick of a button. Memory free delivery possible on eligible purchases. 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. These predecessors to the fantom can be heard in many famous productions. 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. Replacement keys and parts for roland xv keyboards.