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Elastic Audio Synthesis To Go

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Standard or Surreal
The original V-Synth’s factory soundset was a showcase of twisting, bending, otherworldly sounds. But the V-Synth is no one-trick pony, as evidenced by the new batch of unique “playable” patches created by an A-list group of star artists and producers. The patches might sound classic at first touch, but they explode to animated life when modulated. Start on familiar terrain, then hit the launchpad V-Synth style!

Sound Shaper
Experts onboard! The XT’s innovative Sound Shaper function allows you create new sounds with the virtual “know-how” of professional sound designers. By selecting your destination sound type — whether a pad, bass, lead sound, etc. — this macro function guides you quickly through relevant parameters while editing. Complex editing is made easy.

Audio Inputs
The XT provides a variety of input paths for sampling and external-audio processing. You can sample directly into the synth via its audio inputs (XLR and 1/4-inch), you can import samples through USB (WAV and AIF format), or you can feed live audio to the XT for processing in real time. The front-panel Hi-Z input allows the XT to function as a unique and powerful effects rack for guitar or other instruments, the XLR input (with phantom power) allows the XT to be utilized as a full-blown vocoder. USB audio streaming enables computer-aided sound design and additional audio-processing possibilities.

Flexible Hardware Design
Physically speaking, the XT is the most flexible rack unit Roland has ever manufactured. It can be mounted in a rack, where it can be positioned flush or tilted and locked at an angle that best suits your working environment. Or, if you prefer, you can take the XT out of the rack, and place it on a flat surface. Its angled profile is designed to make the XT work perfectly as a standalone tabletop unit. Whether used in a rack or on a tabletap, the XT’s large, color touch-screen display provides luxurious navigation, and its row of eight universal edit knobs makes using the synth fast, friendly, and expressive.

VC-1 & VC-2 Built-in
In addition to its user sampling, elastic-audio manipulation, and analog-synth modeling, the XT comes pre-installed with Roland’s VC-1 (D-50 emulator) and VC-2 (Vocal Designer). It’s like getting two additional instruments for free!

VC-1
The VC-1 transforms the XT into Roland’s legendary D-50 synthesizer. Relive the D-50 in all its glory. Every circuit and precise detail of this legendary synthesizer has been faithfully modeled. It doesn’t just sound like a D-50, it is a D-50.

VC-2
The VC-2 brings advanced vocal modeling to the V-Synth XT platform — from legacy vocoders to massive choir models with a level of expression never before achieved from conventional voice-processing algorithms.

Elastic Audio Synthesis To Go

Specs

Sound Generator

Configuration

Oscillator (envelope x 4 + LFO x 1) x 2
Modulator x 1
COSM (envelope x 2 + LFO x 1) x 2
TVA (envelope x 1 + LFO x 1) x 1

Methods by which Oscillators produce sound

PCM / VariPhrase (Preset waveforms + Sampling waveforms)
Analog Modeling (14 OSC types: SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SINE, RAMP, JUNO, HQ-SAW, HQ-SQUARE, NOISE, LA-SAW, LA-SQUARE, SUPER-SAW, FEEDBACK-OSC, X-MOD-OSC)
External Input

Modulator

4 types (RING, FM, ENV-RING, OSC-SYNC) + MIX

COSM

16 types (OD/DS, W-SHAPE, AMP, SPEAKER, RESONATOR, SBF1, SBF2, COMB, DUAL, TVF, DYN-TVF, COMP, LIMITER, F-SHIFT, LO-FI, TB-FILTER)

Zones (Splits)

16

Parts

16 (normally)
12 (when using a rhythm kit)

Maximum Polyphony

24 voices
(Varies depending on the load placed on the sound generator.)

Internal Memory

Project

1

Patches

512

waves

999

Wave memory (RAM)

50 M bytes
(When the unit ships from the factory, 32 M bytes of this is taken up by the preset waves.)

Sample storage memory (FLASH)

10 M bytes

External Storage Device

PC CARD slot
(Microdrive, SmartMedia or CompactFlash can be used with PC card adapter.)

Effects

MFX (Multi-effects)

41 sets

Chorus

8 sets

Reverb

10 sets

System EQ

4 bands

Internal V-Card applications (system expansion)

VC-1 D-50 LA Synthesizer, VC-2 Vocal Designer
(Switchable from the standard system while the power remains on.)

Sampling Frequency

Internal

44.1kHz

Digital Audio IN/OUT

96, 48, 44.1 kHz

Internal Signal Processing

Sound generating section

32 bits (floating point)

Effects section

24 bits (fixed point)

DA Conversion

24 bits

AD Conversion

24 bits

Nominal Output Level

MAIN OUT

+4 dBu

DIRECT OUT

+4 dBu

Nominal Input Level

Input (Rear Panel)

-10 / -20 dBu

Mic (Front Panel, XLR type)

-50 -- -10dBu

Mic (Front Panel, 1/4 inch TRS phone type)

-36 -- +4dBu

Arpeggiator

Patterns

User programmable, (support use of control change messages)

Motifs

8 types

Tempo

20 to 250 BPM

Multi Step Modulator

Tracks

4

Maximum Steps

16

Tempo

20 to 250 BPM

Display

Graphic 320 x 240 dot backlit Color LCD with touch screen

Controllers

Assignable MIDI Control Knobs (E1--E8)

Connectors

Headphones Jack
Main Output Jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4 inch TRS phone type)
Direct Output Jacks (L, R) (1/4 inch phone type)
Input Jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4 inch phone type)
Mic Jack (1/4 inch phone type / XLR type, Hi-Z, phantom power)
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU)
USB Connector (supports USB MIDI, file transfer, and USB Audio)
Digital Audio Interface (24-bit, IEC60958)
COAXIAL (IN, OUT)
OPTICAL (IN, OUT)
AC Inlet

Power Supply

AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)

Power Consumption

16 W

Accessories

V-Synth XT Owner's Manual
V-Card Owner's Manual
Sound List
CD-ROM (USB Driver, Librarian)
Rotation Lock Hardware
PC CARD Protector
Power Cord

Options

DR-Series Microphones

Size and Weight ( When placed on top of a table )

Width

482 mm

19 inches

Depth

179 mm

7-1/16 inches

Height

165 mm

6-1/2 inches

Weight

4.4 kg

9 lbs. 12 oz.

Size and Weight ( When mounted in a rack )

Width

482 mm

19 inches

Depth

172 mm

6-13/16 inches

Height

177 mm

7 inches

Weight

4.4 kg

9 lbs. 12 oz.

*EIA-4U size: A vacant rack space immediately above is required in order to utilize the V-Synth XT's rotation feature.

(0 dBu = 0.775 V rms)

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Insider

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Accessories

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Downloads

Downloads & Updates

V-SYNTH XT Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition

This is the Roland V-SYNTH XT driver for Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM).
This driver also supports ASIO(Steinberg Audio Stream I/O Interface).

V-Synth XT USB Mac OS X Version 1.20

Use this driver for all Macintosh computer running OS X.
This drive adds support for Intel based Macs.

V-Synth USB Drivers Macintosh OS 9

V-Synth XT USB Drivers (PC)

This download contains the USB drivers for Windows ME, 2000 and XP.

V-Synth Librarian (Mac)

V-Synth Librarian (PC)

V-Synth XT System Update Version 2.02 (PC)

This is the latest operating system for the V-Synth XT. Please refer to the readme.pdf for the update procedure.

This update resolves a rare issue where patches would not save correctly.

Note: This download is compressed into a .zip file. Please be sure to unzip the downloaded file by either double-clicking the file or right-clicking the file and choosing extract. If you do not have a program to unzip this download, you can download WinZip here.

V-Synth XT System Update Version 2.02 (MAC)

This is the latest operating system for the V-Synth XT. Please refer to the readme.pdf for the update procedure.

This update resolves a rare issue where patches would not save correctly.

Clean-All USB Driver Utility

This utility clears out all Roland USB Windows drivers and should be used if you are having difficulty installing your USB driver.

Note: You will have to reinstall the drivers for any other Roland device that is using a USB connection for Audio or MIDI.

Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Edirol product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.

You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.

In addition, we have a library of Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.

Support Documents

The V-Synth Book (PDF)

Beyond Reality

The V-Synth Book II (PDF)

Welcome to Elastic Audio Synthesis

V-Synth XT Brochure (PDF)

Sampler Compatibility Guide (PDF)

Check this PDF document for compatible drives and RAM.