Roland RS-505 Paraphonic Keyboard Synthesizer

Description:

This is a quick demo of the Roland RS-505 Paraphonic Keyboard Synthesizer’s string, synthesizer and bass selections, with and without the 3 selectable ensemble effects (except strings always through ensemble).

Specifications:

• Full polyphony – Full
• 1 VCO per section (Synth, Bass, Strings)
• LFO in synth
• Filter w/ cutoff, resonanc
• VCA with ADSR in Synth, AR in Bass.
• 2 Preset Strings, 3 Preset Bass, 4 Preset Synth Waveforms
• 49 note keyboard
• VCF CV In, Trigger, Gate

If you’ve used the Roland RS-505, leave a comment!

Resources:

• SOS Synth Secrets article on early polyphonic synths
• Overview at Vintage Synth

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