Roland JX-8P Analog Synthesizer + Programmer PG-800

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zoaap78UOmo This is another awesome demo via Retrosound, this time of the Roland JX-8P Analog Synthesizer + Programmer PG-800. Roland JX-8P Analog Synthesizer + Programmer PG-800 (demo of various filter and envelope settings, oscillator-sync, crossmodulation, VCF and DCO modulation and more); The JX-8P is triggered by the MFB Step64 step sequencer.

Roland AX Synth

This video, via SOS, captures a Winter NAMM Show demo for the Roland AX Synth “shoulder synthesizer”, which is pretty killer, as “shoulder synthesizers” go. Roland seems to be very careful about avoiding the “keytar” moniker, though. Any guesses why?

Roland Arx-03 Brass For Fantom-G

2009 NAMM Show: Roland announced the new ARX-03 SuperNATURAL Brass Expansion Board for the Fantom-G Series. This new Expansion Board joins the ARX-01 Drums and ARX-02 Electric Piano expansion boards. Each ARX board is a dedicated application with its own processor, graphics, and DSP, powered by Roland’s  SuperNATURAL sound technology for organic, emotional expression. The… Read More Roland Arx-03 Brass For Fantom-G

NAMM Update: Roland VP-770 Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard

At the 2009 Winter NAMM Show, Roland presented the VP-770 Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard, featuring newly-developed Vocal Designer effects and ensemble sounds powered by Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology. The VP-770 is designed for musicians who perform alone or in small groups, and for those who need an interactive, real-time backing chorus. Film and TV music composers… Read More NAMM Update: Roland VP-770 Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard