Elastic Audio Synthesis To Go
Named the “Synthesizer of the Year” at the 2004
MIPA Awards, Roland’s groundbreaking V-Synth now has a travel-friendly
offspring. The XT is a portable new V-Synth with some spectacular
tricks up its sleeves — and with enough synthesis and audio-processing
power to make heads spin. It’s fully stocked with a potent array of
synthesis types, including the V-Synth’s famous Elastic Audio Synthesis
engine, plus analog-synth modeling, vocal modeling, and classic D-50
emulation. Add to that a rich lineup of COSM® effects, external audio
processing, a touch-sensitive color display, eight universal edit
knobs, and you have an instrument that redefines rack/tabletop
technology.
Features
- Next-generation V-Synth in rack/tabletop form
- V-Rhythm Mode
- Multi-Step Modulator
- USB streaming audio & MIDI
- VC-1 D-50 card & VC-2 Vocal Modeler card pre-installed
Standard or Surreal
The original V-Synth’s factory soundset was a
showcase of twisting, bending, otherworldly sounds. But the V-Synth is
no one-trick pony, as evidenced by the new batch of unique “playable”
patches created by an A-list group of star artists and producers. The
patches might sound classic at first touch, but they explode to
animated life when modulated. Start on familiar terrain, then hit the
launchpad V-Synth style!
Sound Shaper
Experts onboard! The XT’s innovative Sound
Shaper function allows you create new sounds with the virtual
“know-how” of professional sound designers. By selecting your
destination sound type — whether a pad, bass, lead sound, etc. — this
macro function guides you quickly through relevant parameters while
editing. Complex editing is made easy.
Audio Inputs
The XT provides a variety of input paths for
sampling and external-audio processing. You can sample directly into
the synth via its audio inputs (XLR and 1/4-inch), you can import
samples through USB (WAV and AIF format), or you can feed live audio to
the XT for processing in real time. The front-panel Hi-Z input allows
the XT to function as a unique and powerful effects rack for guitar or
other instruments, the XLR input (with phantom power) allows the XT to
be utilized as a full-blown vocoder. USB audio streaming enables
computer-aided sound design and additional audio-processing
possibilities.
Flexible Hardware Design
Physically speaking, the XT is the most
flexible rack unit Roland has ever manufactured. It can be mounted in a
rack, where it can be positioned flush or tilted and locked at an angle
that best suits your working environment. Or, if you prefer, you can
take the XT out of the rack, and place it on a flat surface. Its angled
profile is designed to make the XT work perfectly as a standalone
tabletop unit. Whether used in a rack or on a tabletap, the XT’s large,
color touch-screen display provides luxurious navigation, and its row
of eight universal edit knobs makes using the synth fast, friendly, and
expressive.
VC-1 & VC-2 Built-in
In addition to its user sampling, elastic-audio
manipulation, and analog-synth modeling, the XT comes pre-installed
with Roland’s VC-1 (D-50 emulator) and VC-2 (Vocal Designer). It’s like
getting two additional instruments for free!
VC-1
The VC-1 transforms the XT into Roland’s
legendary D-50 synthesizer. Relive the D-50 in all its glory. Every
circuit and precise detail of this legendary synthesizer has been
faithfully modeled. It doesn’t just sound like a D-50, it is a D-50.
VC-2
The VC-2 brings advanced vocal modeling to the
V-Synth XT platform — from legacy vocoders to massive choir models with
a level of expression never before achieved from conventional
voice-processing algorithms.
Specifications
Sound Generator
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Configuration
- Oscillator (envelope x 4 + LFO x 1) x 2
- Modulator x 1
- COSM (envelope x 2 + LFO x 1) x 2
- TVA (envelope x 1 + LFO x 1) x 1
-
Methods by which Oscillators produce sound
- PCM / VariPhrase (Preset waveforms + Sampling waveforms)
Analog Modeling (14 OSC types: SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SINE, RAMP, JUNO,
HQ-SAW, HQ-SQUARE, NOISE, LA-SAW, LA-SQUARE, SUPER-SAW, FEEDBACK-OSC,
X-MOD-OSC) External Input
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Modulator
- 4 types (RING, FM, ENV-RING, OSC-SYNC) + MIX
- COSM
- 16 types (OD/DS, W-SHAPE, AMP, SPEAKER,
RESONATOR, SBF1, SBF2, COMB, DUAL, TVF, DYN-TVF, COMP, LIMITER,
F-SHIFT, LO-FI, TB-FILTER)
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Zones (Splits)
-
Parts
- 16 (normally)
- 12 (when using a rhythm kit)
-
Maximum Polyphony
- 24 voices (Varies depending on the load placed on the sound generator.)
Internal Memory
- Project: 1
- Patches: 512
- Waves: 999
- Wave memory (RAM): 50 M bytes (When the unit ships from the factory, 32 M bytes of this is taken up by the preset waves.)
- Sample storage memory: (FLASH) 10 M bytes
Effects
- MFX (Multi-effects): 41 sets
- Chorus: 8 sets
- Reverb: 10 sets
- System EQ: 4 bands
Sampling Frequency
- Internal: 44.1kHz
- Digital Audio: In/Out 96, 48, 44.1 kHz
Internal Signal Processing
- Sound generating section: 32 bits (floating point)
- Effects section: 24 bits (fixed point)
- DA Conversion: 24 bits
- AD Conversion: 24 bits
Nominal Output Level
- Main Out: +4 dBu
- Direct Out: +4 dBu
Nominal Input Level
- Input (Rear Panel): -10 / -20 dBu
- Mic (Front Panel, XLR type): -50 -- -10dBu
- Mic (Front Panel, 1/4 inch TRS phone type): -36 -- +4dBu
Arpeggiator
- Patterns: User programmable, (support use of control change messages)
- Motifs: 8 types
- Tempo: 20 to 250 BPM
Multi Step Modulator
- Tracks: 4
- Maximum Steps: 16
- Tempo: 20 to 250 BPM
Display
- Graphic 320 x 240 dot backlit Color LCD with touch screen
Controllers
- Assignable MIDI Control Knobs (E1--E8)
Connectors
- Headphones Jack
- Main Output Jacks (L/Mono, R) (1/4 inch TRS phone type)
- Direct Output Jacks (L, R) (1/4 inch phone type)
- Input Jacks (L/Mono, R) (1/4 inch phone type)
- Mic Jack (1/4 inch phone type / XLR type, Hi-Z, phantom power)
- MIDI Connectors (In, Out, Thru)
- USB Connector (supports USB MIDI, file transfer, and USB Audio)
- Digital Audio Interface (24-bit, IEC60958)
- Coaxial (In, Out)
- Optical (In, Out)
- AC Inlet
Accessories
- V-Synth XT Owner's Manual
- V-Card Owner's Manual
- Sound List
- CD-ROM (USB Driver, Librarian)
- Rotation Lock Hardware
- PC CARD Protector
- Power Cord
Size and Weight
- Width: 482 mm 19 inches
- Depth: 179 mm 7-1/16 inches
- Height: 165 mm 6-1/2 inches
- Weight: 4.4 kg 9 lbs. 12 oz.
