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Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer

4.7 / 5
Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer

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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
1,4 kg
Dimensions
35,5 x 17,5 x 8,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer
  • 16-voice polyphonic desktop synthesizer
  • remake of the renowned Roland D-50
  • Digital Circuit Behaviour (DCB) captures every detail
  • authentic user interface, including joystick
  • all original presets + new ones
  • compatible with original D-50 patches
  • 64-step polyphonic sequencer and arpeggiator
  • built-in effects (including chorus and reverb)
  • robust construction with metal front panel
  • built-in speaker
  • connectors:
    • headphones (mini jack)
    • output (mini jack
    • mix in (mini jack)
    • MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
    • USB (micro-B) for audio or MIDI
  • power:
    • 4x AA battery (included)
    • USB cable (not included)
  • power consumption: 500 mA
  • dimensions: 300 x 128 x 46 mm
  • weight: 900 g
  • included: manual, 4x AA battery

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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
1,4 kg
Dimensions
35,5 x 17,5 x 8,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer
  • 16-voice polyphonic desktop synthesizer
  • remake of the renowned Roland D-50
  • Digital Circuit Behaviour (DCB) captures every detail
  • authentic user interface, including joystick
  • all original presets + new ones
  • compatible with original D-50 patches
  • 64-step polyphonic sequencer and arpeggiator
  • built-in effects (including chorus and reverb)
  • robust construction with metal front panel
  • built-in speaker
  • connectors:
    • headphones (mini jack)
    • output (mini jack
    • mix in (mini jack)
    • MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
    • USB (micro-B) for audio or MIDI
  • power:
    • 4x AA battery (included)
    • USB cable (not included)
  • power consumption: 500 mA
  • dimensions: 300 x 128 x 46 mm
  • weight: 900 g
  • included: manual, 4x AA battery
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Product information

Product no: 9000-0038-3003

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)

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (3)

4.7
3 reviews

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Reviews from other countries

5 / 5

Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer

A Classic! Interesting how you can modulate & create your own sounds. Sequencer & Arpeggiator are cool. Very good for any kind of electronic music.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer

Inmiddels ruim 8 maanden de trotse eigenaar van deze werkelijk fantastisch klinkende Roland D-05 uit de Boutique serie.

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.

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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
4 / 5

Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer

Gelukkig was ik een van de eerste met bestellen en heb ik de D05 al in huis en hoef ik niet meer zo geduldig te zijn als ik zo naar de levertijd kijk. Over de D05.Voor de klanten die wachten: Het wachten wordt wel beloond, want het is echt een mooie synth die de D50 echt goed nabootst en je hebt ook nog een aantal extra,s zoals een arpeggiator en een stepsequencer. Het enige minpuntje vind ik datde volumedraaiknop aan de achterkant zit. Verder een mooi compact kastje wat solide gebouwd is met een aluminium bovenkant en een dijk van een geluid. Als je back to the 80,s wilt ga dan voor dit kastje of vraag deze goede synth aan de goede sint.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

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