Roland XP-50
XP-50 (image courtesy of Roland)
Released: 1995
MSRP: ?
Synopsis:
Keyboard version of JV-1080 swapping the extra outputs for an SMF sequencer (no VE expansion slots).
Architecture Class: Rompler.
Ebay Description:
The Roland XP-50 is a 61 key (aftertouch and velocity sensitive), 16-64 voice (4|8-part multimbral), GM compatible digital synthesizer, featuring 1-4 oscillators (448 samples with FM and ring-mod) per patch (640 patches, 128 editable), resonant low|high|band-pass|peaking filter, dedicated (4-stage) pitch, filter, and amp envelopes, dual LFOs (noise, random, saw, sine, square, S/H, trapezoid, triangle waveforms with offset and attack|decay), portamento, reverb/chorus, multi-effects, PCM and program card slots, 10 rhythm sets (2 editable), 4 expansion slots, 16-tracks (SMF compatible) sequencer (20k notes), 3.5" DSDD floppy drive, and MIDI.
Physical
| Form Factor |
Dimensions |
Weight |
Audio Input |
Audio Output |
Communication Port |
Control Input |
Control Output |
Switch Input |
Power |
| 61 keys |
W:1023mm(40.3125in)
D:348mm(13.75in)
H:97mm(3.875in)
|
9.3kg (20.5625lbs) |
no |
stereo |
MIDI:IN/OUT/THRU
mini-DIN(computer) |
MIDI
pedal:2 |
MIDI |
sustain |
21W AC |
Interface
| Compatibility |
Multitimbral Memory |
Program Memory |
External Storage |
External Programming |
UI Input |
UI Output |
|
JV-1010
JV-1080
JV-2080
XP-30
XP-50
XP-60
XP-80
GM |
preset-performance:64
user-performance:32
card:same
|
preset-patches:384
GM-patches:128
user-patches:128
preset-rhythm-set:8
user-rhythm-set:2
|
MIDI-SysEx
sequencer:floppy-drive(3.5"DSHD)
|
MIDI-SysEx |
menu based |
LCD display |
Architecture
| Multitimbral |
Polyphony |
Unison |
Architecture |
| 4|16 |
64|32|16 (tones:1|2|4) |
no |
PCM->DCF->DCA |
Output
| Effects |
Pan Modulator |
Volume Modulator |
Headphone |
| reverb
chorus
multi-effects:40
|
aftertouch
key
LFO1/2
MIDI-CC
MIDI-Bend
velocity |
aftertouch
key
LFO1/2
MIDI-CC
MIDI-Bend
pedal
velocity
A-ENV |
yes |
Control
Keyboard
| Key Pressure |
Chord Memory |
External Control |
External Sustain |
Key Scaling |
Velocity Curves |
| channel |
no |
MIDI-SysEx |
MIDI
pedal |
variable |
7 |
Sample
| Stereo |
Sample Depth |
Sample Rate |
Sample RAM |
Sample ROM |
Sample Points |
Sample Trigger |
Sample Loop |
Sample Edit |
| no |
16bit |
? |
no |
? |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
no |
Source
| Name |
Signal Class |
Waveform |
Octave Range |
Amplitude Modulator |
Harmonics Modulator |
Pitch Modulator |
Wave Assign Modulator |
| Sample |
digital |
sample:448
optional:SR-JV80(x4) |
- |
no |
fm
ring |
aftertouch
key
LFO1/2
MIDI-CC
MIDI-Bend
pedal
velocity
P-EG
portamento
bend-lever |
no |
Filter
| Name |
Signal Class |
IC |
Resonant |
Shape |
Frequency Modulator |
Resonance Modulator |
Shape Modulator |
| TVF |
digital |
? |
yes |
low|band|high|peak pass |
aftertouch
key
LFO1/2
MIDI-CC
MIDI-Bend
pedal
velocity
F-EG |
aftertouch
key
LFO1/2
MIDI-CC
MIDI-Bend
pedal
velocity |
no |
Envelope
| Name |
Level |
Rate |
Loop |
Polarity |
Trigger |
Level Modulator |
Rate Modulator |
| P-EG |
4 |
4 |
no |
yes |
no |
velocity |
key
velocity |
| F-EG |
4 |
4 |
no |
yes |
no |
velocity |
key
velocity |
| A-EG |
3 |
4 |
no |
no |
no |
velocity |
key
velocity |
LFO
| Name |
Waveform |
Delay |
Polarity |
Sync |
Delay Modulator |
Level Modulator |
Rate Modulator |
| LFO1 |
sine
saw
square
trapezoid
S/H
random
noise
(with
offset) |
attack|decay |
no |
key external |
key |
MIDI-CC1
mod-lever |
aftertouch
key
LFO1/2
MIDI-CC
MIDI-Bend
pedal
velocity |
| LFO2 |
sine
triangle
saw-up
saw-down
square
random
peak-hold
(with
offset) |
attack|decay |
no |
key |
key |
MIDI-CC1
mod-lever |
aftertouch
key
LFO1/2
MIDI-CC
MIDI-Bend
pedal
velocity |
