Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0038-3003 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
Roland's D-05 Linear Synthesizer is a remake of the renowned D-50 that first appeared in 1987. Thanks to its revolutionary sounds, it was embraced by music producers which is why it can be heard on countless albums and in lots of films from the late Eighties onwards. With its recognisable mix of sampled attacks and synthesized waveforms, it was used in lots of different music genres. Now, 30 years after its release, it's back in the form of the D-50 Linear Synthesizer from Roland's popular Boutique series.
D-05: legend in a box
While the Roland D-05 has a different appearance to the D-50, it does everything that the legendary original could do, and more! The user interface is very similar and the new model even has the famous joystick that allows you to adjust parameters in real time. All of the original parameters are present and correct and Roland has even added a few new ones for good measure. If you have presets from the original D-50 stored away somewhere, these are compatible with the D-05. You still have built-in effects including chorus, reverb and EQ and let's not forget about the step sequencer and arpeggiator that can help you whip up a memorable melody is no time.
MIDI
The D-05 has a built-in speaker that enables you to hear whatever you're playing on a connected MIDI keyboard (not included). Thanks to its MIDI connectors, the D-05 is compatible with a whole range of external MIDI-enabled equipment. The housing is robust and has a metal front panel which means you can safely take this synth on the road with you too. If you're looking for a modern synth with classic sounds, the Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer certainly fits the bill.
Tips or comments about this product- compatible with: Roland K-25m, and Roland DK-01 (neither are included)
Specifications
Product features
| 19-inch rack size | not applicable |
|---|---|
| Number of keys | none |
| Arpeggiator/sequencer | arpeggiator, sequencer |
| Control | ribbon, other |
| Synthesizer inputs | AUX input |
| MIDI & other | MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB |
| Synthesizer outputs | line out jack, headphone, audio over USB |
| Type of keys | not applicable |
| Synthesizer type | desktop module |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 1,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 35,5 x 17,5 x 8,0 cm |
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Wrote the following about Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer
Wrote the following about Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer
Hij is klanktechnisch werkelijk gelijk aan de Roland D-50, waarmee gezegd kan worden dat Roland hiermee een sublieme zet heeft gedaan om op deze manier de D-50 in de vorm van de D-05 nieuw leven in te blazen. Hij voelt degelijk aan, knoppen zijn prima toegankelijk en de kast is van metaal. Display is door zijn formaat een stuk kleiner, dan die van de originele D-50, maar blijft goed leesbaar.
Enige minpuntjes zijn:
1. Dat hij op batterijen werkt en niet op een adapter. Of je moet de USB gebruiken.
2.Dat ik liever de volumeknop ook op het bedieningspaneel had gezien.
In combinatie met het software programma D-50 Librarian is hij perfect te editen, want in dit programma schuilt ook de virtuele programmer PG-1000 in de vorm van de VPG-1000. Daarnaast is hij in Cubase perfect te gebruiken.
Ik gebruik hem in combintie met de Yamaha Motif XF-7 en de Yamaha S-30/PLG-150DX board. Dit jaar ook een nieuwe Yamaha Clavinova CVP-709B gekocht en ook hiermee gecombineerd in de woonkamer. Ook dit is een sublieme combinatie!
De jarentachtig muziek herleef je met dit instrument optimaal! Daarom heb ik maar één advies: koop deze prachtige synthesizer en ga lekker genieten.
Wrote the following about Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer
| Description | Type | Language | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roland D-05 Manual EN | Manual | English | |
| Roland D-05 Parameter Guide EN | English | ||
| Roland D-05 Handleiding NL | Manual | Dutch |
Roland's New D-05 Synth Celebrates 30 Years of the D-50
Monday 11 September 2017 By Richard | Bax MusicRoland is spoiling us once again with another Boutique version of a classic synth. This time, it's the Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer which is a remake of the renowned Roland D-50 that was introduced in 1987.
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