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NAMM: Roland V-Piano Demo

This is a demo from the 2009 NAMM Show of Roland’s new V-Piano, by Scott Tibbs. The V-Piano isn’t as sexy as some electronic instruments – but it seems incredibly useful, especially for live performers.

January 17, 2009January 17, 20096 Comments

Roland Guitar Synth GR-20


Roland Guitar Synth GR-20 #1 was uploaded by: nikmarkmedia
Duration: 458
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January 17, 2009January 16, 20092 Comments

Roland V-Synth GT Version 2.0 Quick preview

A preview of the Roland V-Synth GT, with the Version 2.0 software update. Features include a recharged sound set, dozens of newly enhanced effects, an Import Files feature, an enhanced user interface and others designed to support sound design and live performance. 

January 16, 2009January 16, 20092 Comments

NAMM 2009: Diabolical Devices TR-707

Who would have thought that twenty-some years later the Roland TR-707 would be back at the NAMM show? The Diabolical Devices circuit mangled TR-707 has a pitch control for every sound, various distortion and bit-squashing bends and a patch bay. The 707’s patch bay can interact with other things like the Diabolical Devices circuit bent… Read More NAMM 2009: Diabolical Devices TR-707

January 16, 2009January 16, 2009Leave a comment

2009 NAMM Show Report: Day 1

The 2009 Winter NAMM Show is underway, and Synthtopia is on site to bring you the news about the latest electronic music software and gear.  Day 1 was a whirlwind of announcements. We’ve already posted news about: the Native Instruments Maschine, the Roland V-Piano, Roland’s new keytar the AX-Synth, the awesome Akai APC Controller for Ableton Live, … Read More 2009 NAMM Show Report: Day 1

January 16, 20092 Comments

NAMM: Roland Brings Back The Keytar

2009 WInter NAMM Show: Roland introduced the AX-Synth – a new keytar that may make you look like a mouthbreather, but at least offers a great range of real-time controls and a built in synth engine. The AX-Synth is self-contained, offering a built-in synth engine, and comes loaded with solo-oriented sounds from Roland’s current generation… Read More NAMM: Roland Brings Back The Keytar

January 16, 2009January 16, 20095 Comments

Roland Gr-09 Guitar Synth


Roland Gr-09 Guitar Synth was uploaded by: raulin
Duration: 283
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January 16, 2009January 16, 20094 Comments

Roland Vocoder and Korg Synthesizer


Roland Vocoder and Korg Synthesizer was uploaded by: VoiceEncoder
Duration: 29
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January 15, 2009February 8, 2009Leave a comment

Getting That Vangelis Blade Runner Sound

meastempo demonstrates getting that Vangelis Blade Runner sound with a Yamaha CS70M. Sampled string-loops on the Roland MV-8800 from original soundtrack.

January 14, 2009Leave a comment

Roland RS-09

A demo of the Roland RS-09 – an analog string and organ synthesizer with build-tin ensemble/chorus effect.

January 13, 2009Leave a comment

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