Roland XV5050 Synthesizer Module

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Sounds from the flagship XV sound engine at a more affordable price. Still accepts SRX Wave expansion boards.

The XV-5050 64-Voice Synthesizer Module gives musicians access to Roland's flagship XV sound engine without breaking the bank. This space-saving 1U rack module offers 4 stereo Tones per patch, expressive Matrix Control and over a thousand inspiring Presets - expandable via high-quality SRX Series Wave Expansion Boards. There are also 3 independent effects processors, digital outputs, plus a new USB port for easy connection to PCs. Don't compromise your sounds. Get the best for less!

Features
Affordable, 64-voice synth module based on acclaimed XV-5080 synth engine

Stereo 4-Tone architecture and Matrix Control for ultra-expressive sounds

Includes all presets from XV-5080, select Fantom* patches and all-new sounds

Front-panel USB port simplifies MIDI connection with USB-equipped PCs

Superb sound quality: 24-bit D/A converters and S/PDIF digital outputs

24-bit reverb, plus chorus and 90 multi-effects including COSM¬ effects

Expandable via 2 optional SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards

Convenient 1U rackmount design

"Fantom" is a registered trademark of and is licensed by Phantom Guitar Works

4 x 1/4 in. outputs (main left and right, and a second pair)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Submitted October 8, 2003

"expensice Folgers can"

Overall: 1 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Cheasy honky sounds
Value
Expensive considering how canned the patches sound
The Wow Factor
The unit looks nice though.
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