XV-5050

64-Voice Synth Module

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XV-5050: 64-Voice Synth Module

Features

The XV-5050 64-Voice Synthesizer Module gives musicians access to Roland's flagship XV sound engine without breaking the bank. This space-saving 1U rack module offers four stereo tones per patch, expressive Matrix Control and over a thousand inspiring Presets-expandable via high-quality SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards. There are also three independent effects processors, digital outputs, plus a new USB port for easy connection to PCs. Don't compromise your sounds. Get the best for less!

  • Affordable, 64-voice synth module based on acclaimed XV-5080 synth engine
  • Stereo 4-tone architecture and Matrix Control for ultra-expressive sounds
  • Includes all presets from flagship XV-5080 module, plus all-new sounds
  • Front-panel USB port simplifies MIDI connection with USB-equipped Macs and PCs
  • Superb sound quality: 24-bit D/A converters and S/PDIF digital outputs
  • 24-bit reverb, plus chorus and 90 multi-effects including COSM™ effects
  • Expandable via two optional SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards
  • Convenient 1U rackmount design
  • Windows and Mac control software available
Our Finest Sounds
Look inside the XV-5050 and you’ll find the same powerful synth architecture of Roland’s flagship XV-5080—complete with four stereo Tones per patch and expressive Matrix Control. You get all the patches of the -5080, plus a selection of sounds from the new Fantom* workstation and all-new patches.

Studio-Quality Effects and Digital Outputs
In addition to amazing sounds, the XV-5050 includes three independent effects processors with everything from 24-bit reverb to chorus, plus 90 multi-effects including COSM® Guitar Amp Modeling. And with 24-bit converters and digital outputs in S/PDIF and optical formats, your music will be reproduced with the utmost clarity and detail.

Easy USB Connection
If you make music on a PC, you’ll appreciate the XV-5050’s front panel USB port. Just load the USB driver from the included CD-ROM and suddenly MIDI cables are a thing of the past. (Of course, the XV-5050 is equipped with standard MIDI connections as well.) Now you can get XV-quality sounds with the simplicity of USB.

An “SRXpandable” Module
With two slots for Roland’s SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards, you can customize your XV-5050 with up to 192MB of quality-focused sounds. Each expansion contains 64MB of new sounds and patches, and can be user-installed in seconds. With five expansions currently available and more under development, the XV-5050 will sound fresh for years to come.

Specs

Parts
16
Max. Polyphony
64
Wave Memory
64MB (16-bit linear equivalent)
Waveforms
1,083
Expansion Slots
Wave Expansion Board SRX-Series: 2 slots
Preset Memory
Patches:1,024 (128 x 8 Banks) + 256 (GM2) Rhythm Sets: 16 (2 x 8 Banks) + 9 (GM2) Performances: 64 (32 x 2 Banks)
User Memory
Patches: 128, Rhythm Sets: 4, Performances: 64
Effects
Multi Effects (MFX) : 90 Types *Three different Multi-Effects (50 Types) can be used simultaneously in Performance Mode. Chorus: 3 Types, Reverb: 5 Types, System EQ: 2-band per each 4 outputs
Display
20 characters 2 lines (backlit)
Connectors
Headphones, USB, A (MIX) Output (L/Mono, R), B Output (L, R) (or Individual Output 1—4), MIDI (In, Out, Thru), Digital Audio Outputs: S/PDIF (COAXIAL, OPTICAL)(24-bit, 44.1kHz), AC Inlet
Power Consumption
9W (AC 117/230/240 V, 50/60Hz)
Accessory
CD-ROM (XV Editor, USB Driver)
Option
Wave Expansion Board (SRX Series)
Size and Weight
Width
482 mm
19 inches
Depth
220 mm
8-11/16 inches
Height
44 mm
1-3/4 inches
Weight
2.6 kg
5 lbs. 12 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories

Downloads

Brochures & Catalogs

XV-5050 Brochure Page 1
XV-5050 Brochure Page 2

Updates & Drivers

XV-Editor Version 1.57 (PC)
This includes support throught the SRX-12 Expansion Board.
XV-Editor Version 1.57 (MAC)
This includes support throught the SRX-12 Expansion Board.
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.
XV-5050 USB Drivers Macintosh (Free-MIDI and OMS)
These are the drivers necessary for connecting the XV-5050 to your USB port of your Macintosh running OS 9.1 or higher.
Important Note About USB Port
This update must be done through the MIDI port of the XV-5050. You can NOT use the USB port of the XV-5050 to perform this update.
XV-5050 USB Drivers Windows 2000 / Windows XP
This is the driver necessary for connecting the XV-5050 to your USB port for computers running on Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Note: These drivers are already included in the XV-5050 Editor download.
XV-5050 USB Drivers Windows 98 / Windows ME
This is the driver necessary for connecting the XV-5050 to your USB port for computers running on Windows 98 or Windows ME.
Note: These drivers are already included in the XV-5050 Editor download.
XV-5050 USB Driver Mac OS X Version 1.30
Use this driver for all Macintosh computer running OS X.
This drive adds support for Intel based Macs.
XV-5050 System Update Version 1.08 (MAC)
This is the Macintosh version of the update files for the XV-5050. Please refer to the readme document enclosed to perform the update.



Note to Mac Users: You will need the UPD SMF Update Application if you do not have access to a sequencer program.
XV-5050 System Update Version 1.08 (PC)
This is the PC version of the update files for the XV-5050. Please refer to the readme document enclosed to perform the update.

Note to PC Users:
If you are having problems sending these files from your sequencer, or if you need a sequencer to send these files, download the PCSMF Update Application located here.
If you do not have a program to unzip this download, you can download WinZip here.

Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Cakewalk 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 Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.

Product Manuals

Support Documents

XV-5050 Patch List
XV-5050 Turbostart
Turbostart for the XV-5050
Selecting XV Series Sounds
This document explains the methods of bank selection in the XV-Series modules.
Selecting SRX Expansion Sounds via MIDI