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Meditative Music On A Roland D-50

This meditative ambient performance features the sound of the Roland D-50 synthesizer.… Read More Meditative Music On A Roland D-50

April 26, 20203 Comments

Roland D-50 Sample + Synthesis Retro Review

The D-50, originally introduced in 1987, was based on Linear Arithmetic Synthesis (LA Synthesis) – an approach that combined sample playback and synthesis.… Read More Roland D-50 Sample + Synthesis Retro Review

March 27, 20206 Comments

The Roland D-50 D-Mystified

In this video, sound designer Jim Stout of Carma Studio demystifies the synthesis engine of the classic Roland D-50.… Read More The Roland D-50 D-Mystified

July 14, 201917 Comments

Hypersynth Hcard Brings Massive Memory Upgrade To Roland D-50, Yamaha DX-7 Synths

The cards fit in y0ur synth’s existing memory card slot, but instead of adding one bank of memory, they add up to 100 memory banks. … Read More Hypersynth Hcard Brings Massive Memory Upgrade To Roland D-50, Yamaha DX-7 Synths

January 8, 2019January 8, 201919 Comments

Roland D-50 – Why It’s Still Popular After 30 Years

Trix The Synth Guy shares his take on the Roland D-50, in historical context, and why it’s still popular after 30 years. … Read More Roland D-50 – Why It’s Still Popular After 30 Years

February 12, 201811 Comments

Roland Cloud Adds Software D-50 Linear Synthesizer, Virtual Orchestra

Roland Cloud has been updated to version 4.4, adding Anthology Orchestra and a software Roland D-50.… Read More Roland Cloud Adds Software D-50 Linear Synthesizer, Virtual Orchestra

September 16, 201714 Comments

Roland D-05 vs Roland D-50 Head-To-Head Comparison

Both synths are digital and use the same samples and synthesis method (LA Synthesis), but the synth engine is implemented on different hardware.… Read More Roland D-05 vs Roland D-50 Head-To-Head Comparison

September 10, 201773 Comments

Roland Boutique D-05 Linear Synthesizer Recreates Classic D-50

Roland today introduced the Boutique D-05 Linear Synthesizer – a Boutique version of the classic Roland D-50 from the late 1980s.… Read More Roland Boutique D-05 Linear Synthesizer Recreates Classic D-50

September 9, 2017September 11, 201785 Comments

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