All user reviews of 5/5 for the Roland JV-1080

Everything has been said about this synth
j test to find fault but it's difficult
multi-effect is certainly light
64 voice polyphony is a trap and was quick to be in voice lessons in sequences responsible
multi mode provides a sound definition less accurate than the patch method
when you have a PCM card must unlock the memory whenever we want to save a patch it's pretty annoying
the wheel is fragile and when she began to screw up I have quickly stopped using it but as you can s' to skip this is not a fault
the level difference in the patches can be quite annoying but other than that no big deal

UTILIZATION

everything is clear in publishing and was quick to remember how s' use even leaving aside for a while

SOUNDS

pianos are playable even basic bass are round and punchy, organs in the éditants are nice and do not attack, sets basic chords are basic but hold up, the layers are so overplayed that n 'there is nothing more to discover in virtually presets
basic sounds is a distressing poverty, I don 'use it almost never
if manufacturers could hear the sounds that we can get out they would be awfully surprised
it covers all the needs of practicing zicos yesterday and today especially with SRJV cards that we can add
there or what synth delivers everything he has in the stomach it is with the map SRJV vyntage synth, a true wonder
knowing the fingertips, it m 'often identify a lead sound in ambient music or prog and reproduce virtually identical with its leads intuitive editing means (sounds and layers of moog, prophet , arp, solina, vp330, mellotron ...)
us lead sounds progs groups and ambient 80's
in the classical field it is not bad either
putting both cards expressive orchestral ensembles and inspiratifs obtained
I don 't use it very regularly doubling with orchestral sounds vst
there is also a handy trick using the mono mode is usually reserved for synth lead by applying the flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet solo classical instruments realistic and expressive obtained

OVERALL OPINION

I have this synth for almost 15 years and remains the nerve center of all my songs
sounds bases do not transcend and have been so used in music in general that it became unfashionable by force
it is essential to abandon the preset sounds and provide a good personal bank to get the best, also on mine even with the memory card I 've more space so this synth is expressive
coloring additive synthesis gives it its soft analogue wish
I have listened to one of his successors, the 5080 xv
sounds are brighter and quickly reveal defects in the waves as the old converters does not have
some patches sound less analogue to final but be aware that you want in life
if c 'was again I redeem the same again especially with the value of time

No keyboard or controlers is an expander

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
Yes, but one must know roland is Still more or less the same operation

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
No need for someone who knows if one can

Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
Yes

SOUNDS

The sounds they suit your style of music?
This is what I sought, pad, strings, that 's it well!

The effects are they effective and responsive?
Yes

Are they realistic?
in enssemble gonna

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
Some weeks

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Not really, not like the expander

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
The edition and roland sound

How would you rate the quality / price?
very much affordable for a roland synthesizer

With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes

2U rack well built, large clear screen, internal power supply, 64 voices, 16 muti. separate outputs and twelve o'clock trio

Excellent standard expander, 4 places for housing SRJV

UTILIZATION

simple configuration, and publishing is simple enough for the roland. manual provided enough

SOUNDS

Everyone spit on the JV gender, yeah, it's old sound, it's already heard all ... "This is a Römpler we can do nothing today with ca ..."

Except that yes there are presets for suckers, but it is especially true synthesizer, with a small controller assignable twelve o'clock (eg my remote 25 first name), with a simple patch (sine, square ...) can all the same to have fun!

especially when deadlines are good and that the phasers are really disgusting, but hey I do not wrestle because they sell sold off now. then I fits me completely

I put great because there will always be the best big brother JD! but the JV has more memory and those are more accessible

OVERALL OPINION

I have 3 and 1 JV 2 JV1080 JV2080 (with 8 cards SRJV it!) since 1998, personal fits me very well. 1080 I used for tablecloths and some damn good leads.

I love my JV, they are soft tones, not too marked, not too "bright" either, but I like the filters certain patches, it makes me think serious wisdom - off the wall (enjoy Yourself) who knows why ...

September 1 because there will always be the JD above!

These machines are going very cheap at the moment

In much the same box as the previous flagship D550, it likewise blurs the line between synth and ROMpler. For those who want a library of bread and butter, ready made sounds, there's four banks of 128 patches. Programming is similar to the D110, consisting of four tones within a structure, which offers various modulation options. The use of one tone to modulate another is familiar to older LA synthesizers and results in flexible and unique results. Free software editors are available, as are sounds. On the ROMpler side, there's 8mb of ROM expandable to 48mb. Mono sounds with portamento , legato and so forth are catered for too. Especially cool are the two DSPs, which have flexible routing options and are midi-clocked.


UTILIZATION

Like digital synths of it's era, there's a lot of parameters, a small screen, a single knob and a few buttons. Use of a software editor/librarian is a must for serious programming.
Plenty of outputs for multi-timbral work. There's GM, but not GS.

SOUNDS

Factory presets are generally very like the Korg M1, Yamaha TG55/77 and other machines of the early 90s, late 80s, slightly clearer resolution due to cheaper chip space of the later years. However, it's more programmable than the M1, and you can use analog-style waves instead of acoustic ones and create "classic synth" patches or combine the two to give a D50-style effect. Use of LA structures gives the ability to do the latter with some accuracy. Would be nice to have "pure" LA oscillators like the D50 though. Drums aren't as well catered for as the M1, say, but expansion is possible.

OVERALL OPINION

This sort of instrument has been sidelined by virtual analog / physical modelling and soft synths. If you're an old school muso with an Atari though, it's the bee's knees. They go on eBay in the UK for about £150. Unlike the M1, there's no software clone. Though the GM implementation is basic (no GS/XG) the results on a typical midifile are very professional.


I'd recommend this machine for someone with an analogue-based tape (or non-PC hard disk) studio setup who needs a digital synth to cover all bases, maybe with a hardware midi sequencer- it can potentially replace a whole rack of midi gear. I bought mine as I needed a hardware GM machine. Being hardware and having multiple outs, it's great for putting through all your FX, peddles, compressors and so forth.

To sum it up, it's probably my least used synth, however if I had to get rid of all but one, this is the one I'd keep.

Model rack, easy to carry
extension up to 4 cards
midi in out thru
3 stereo outputs

UTILIZATION

Using traditional midday 1 to 16 channels
either: performance mode for performance, patch mode to edit your sounds
French manual for all levels

SOUNDS

Varied palette of sounds that everyone finds his place
good expression and stereo rendering
sometimes lacks clarity and dynamism
but easily corrected by an equalization in the mix

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent value for money
durability
a conventional studio, scalable and accurate
Overall Score: 10/10 definitely when he trusted

MODEL Rack.
512 sounds in rpart / performance plus preset drum kits and sounds for the GM MIDI compatibility.
All is ditable is a synth and there are dozens of utilities and patches on the Internet.
The extensions are available, through the famous SR-JV cards that offer exceptional quality in a gnral.
Connectivity is fairly standard, with multiple outputs.

UTILIZATION

I just waded in for the beginners edition, but the doc is to help.
The manual is clear but trs technique which makes me say that no one n'achte JV1080 sound module as its first otherwise they will use that 5% of its potential so custom settings are use of knowledge in synthe srieuses and audio.

SOUNDS

The sounds are typical Roland. Some say they sound "cheap", Bontempi limit. I never t agree to connatre other brands. The high quality of Roland's is to have a diversity that I do not know any other dpend of Medical Treatments and inflicted derrire. Difficult to really "dirty", but in modern music and with the opportunities we have now (plugin, sampling, audio processing), I think the old legends of the Triqui no longer instead of being evokes.

The bass is nice trs, the sheets are incredible purity and fill the space like no other (I also have a yamaha AN1X and wades ct ...), organs are the most beautiful I heard on a synth and sounds are all gnral quality of THE PIANO except that I find appalling ...

The drum kits and dpannent well diversified. As for effects, I only regret that no one from outside to use them for something else so some are worth dtour ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year, bought second-hand 500 euros in a perfect state (thank you my dealer). I love simply because I have to admit that I have long rvais this synth and I had the opportunity to work on it again with happiness ...
I know many other models and the 1080 is really a REFERENCE since it has almost everything.

I would do without this choice problem.

Rack 2 U
4 x 128 sounds all styles including GM mode
16 MIDI channels
64 polyphony
4 expansion slots
A multi purpose / 1reverb delay / chorus everything has a chainable
6 out spares
midi in or thru
there are publishers MAC PC

UTILIZATION

It is an ergonomic device trs, but you still have to fiddle a bit.
edition single is the unit for MIDI, to make simple and effective models
mode
manual trs clear Franais

SOUNDS

Trs well above its low, tablecloths, piano
organs are a little worse.
effects are well

OVERALL OPINION

I utiise 8 years
I like its simplicity its LCD screen,
its price, its effectiveness versatilis its deep water tables,
Sampling the quality of the audio, his classical piano sounds hyper saturated guitar sound that dchire
for me it is the indispensable instrument of home studio

Rack 2 U
4 banks of 128 preset sounds + 128 Users
Preset 4 banks of 2 + 2 sets rhythmic Users
Chorus + Reverb + 40 effects algorithms

64 notes polyphony, 16 parts

4 Slot Expansion Card SR-JV80
Slot SO-PCM1
Memory card slot or M512E M256D

Everything is ditable! The edition is not just beginners, but at least we can go far in the trs synthse sound: vive Roland!

Expander trs pro: versatile
(A function trs pro: the possibility of empillage 2-JV-1080 at the same time to gain polyphony)
Possde 3 audio outputs: it gnial (IDAL for the use of DSP effects to the mix)
Midi In / Out / Thru
(No PC to Host, USB or other: it is a shame requires the use of a MIDI Merge Box or to play on a keyboard matre same time as applications on computer!)

UTILIZATION

This expander me parat ultra simple. That said, I have always been instruments of Roland. The organization and WRITING paramtres main memory on the users is the same XP SERIES.
The edition of the sounds is near the trs Roland D-20.
I hardly needed the manual.

In my opinion, the hardest part is to assay the effects in performance mode (16 games). D'APRS advice I read, the JV-2080 allows more flexibility! ...

Access in sound banks is rapidly trs: User A (C and D with expansion cards), Preset ABCD (D = standard GM), Exp ABCD (for cards SRJV).
In addition, the sounds are real trs classs, even not need a search function!

The manual is clear trs.

Many speak a notch a little small for the edition, I think it's more than enough. When I immerse myself in the edition of the JV-1080, I also put the computer software changeit is faster.

((((( To load sounds on the JV should be two things:

- A standard MIDI cable connection between a PC and the JV-1080. It plugs into the joystick port or SERIES. There are also USB (more expensive) ...

- A transfer software give (sysex = Systm exclusive). Changeit is the best (and more is free) that allows you to save all give the JV: paramtres system, performance, drumset, patches ... Paramtrage level, it is ultra-simple and recognizes the all SR-JV cards: you just need to tell it o is the SR-JV cards (A? B? C? Or D?).

http://aragon.iitb.fhg.de/moss/Software/ChangeIt.html

Then, to find sounds, just search with any search engine with keywords: sys (or sysex) JV patches (or XP is the same sound gnrateur) . Normally, there are sites like this:

http://www.jvxp.com/download/patches/pad.html

The only problem we encounter are the "single patches" that require additional software to be able to tranfrer. For example: Sound Diver or software of its kind squenceur Cakewalk or Cubase .))))

SOUNDS

The sounds are really great! Varis trs, trs rich there for every taste!

I think they are quite in ralistes gnral, but for more ism, do not add maps hsiter SR-JV80 Expansion (these all possdent best sounds available from Roland).

Like all expanders, there are no sounds trsrussies. The piano, for example, is not that great ...

With the internet there are tons of patches for sries XP / JV. Before sorting, I Tlcharger over 4000 sounds. By keeping the best (I struggled to sort out, I wondered if I would not buy a deuxime JV-1080), I russi keep less than 256 sounds . Now I have piano sounds much better than the presets. The acoustic guitars are trsralistes (those I Tlcharger or say). Tablecloths and spciaux effects are amazing! The orchestral sounds are also good, the voices too.
The SR-JV80 allow our answer to the perfectionist!

Vintages for sound, this is really gnial expander: you can rebuild without any problem all the sounds of Juno, Jupiter, Moog, TB 303, D-50 and other ...

In short, for the sick of the edition (like me), the expander is a jewel!

OVERALL OPINION

In conclusion, good value qualitprix trs. And especially not if that has DMOD! An expander XV, is never a JV with a new programming and new components (and gnrateur DSP) ...

I'm really not with my purchase. Frankly, I do not know if I sold it one day so I'm satisfied. In addition to the quality of audio output is the height of the bte: the nuances and richness of the sounds are perfectly rendered.

This is the rack version of the Roland XP-50 and XP-80. He Submitted 2U rack. In its basic version, the three banks of patches possde factory, a bank of patches and a GM bank of patches for the user, in which he can save his rglages. And each bank contains 128 patches. In fact, this synth sound banks possde 2, 1 255 and 1 193 sounds which can be combined no matter how little or much it has paramtres ditables, into patches and we can agrmenter with 1 of 40 effects (excluding rverbe, chorus, LFO and pitch effects indpendants you can add more).

Connections:
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1 set of MIDI

MIX 1 output (Stereo main output)

2 output pairs indpendantes

1 headphone facade.

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Extensions possible:
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4 slots for internal cards SRJV80 sounds (there are two dozen, bringing together the sounds THEME - THEME one style or sound card)

1 card slot sounds SO-PCM1 (L too, a sound card in style - but there are newer)

A memory card slot or M256D M512E (respectively 256 and 512 MB) in which the user can store its data.

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In its basic version, style prdomine in rock, pop and synths.

UTILIZATION

Ouh l l is a complex machine. Good. In fact, this machine cre sound. No. We must select the audio samples (a minimum 1 - maximum four sounds, as has sound indpendants gnrateurs 4) dj store messages and nicknames factory in two banks of sounds contienent prs of 450 samples in total (in its basic version without any extension card, so). Then you can combine rgler and "effective" these four sources, and rglages are here for and against many trs - you get lost a little. All patches, including patches GM, are in fact games rglages factory-made by the user (the set of patches "User") amending the original appearance of the waveforms 4 gnrateurs that produce sound. All these can rglages allows for cooking of good food and your exact: it is the sound of high quality ^_______^ is a real research lab, with all these rglages possible.

It is even possible to configure the fawn that behaves like indpendants 16 JV-1080 with 16 MIDI keyboard (then 16 musicians!) Branches for each MIDI channel so r tings SPECIFICATIONS (I understand) is DEADLY! But Obviously, we lose of polyphony, since it is necessary to share in this example 16 ... And again, not rgler effects for each indpendament JV1080 indpendants ... To counter these problems, it is even possible to "string" in many MIDI JV-1080 in order to gain polyphony.

But against, no Intgr arranger. Bein yes, it is only afterwards that I learned that in fact, versions of rack synths rarely contain an arranger Intgr these are just the expanders. Therefore an external power squenceur CRER dea Arrangement. But hey, a hand, this device is so gnial that I still retain ^ ^ Everything must be controlled by the MIDI or by one or more keyboards matre either by external squenceur (PC) or both at the same time.

SOUNDS

Sounds are gniaux ultra, ultra-rich and hard! Apart from a few piano sounds or bass. In fact, the reproduction of instruments is not really his forte. His specially is to CRER sounds really original evocative sounds from prexistants. Well, it&#39;s a Roland (that is - say a little felt as a whole) but want the road.

In fact, with no synths and many more "mdiamaticien" a musician and having only the stuff that saves, I thought it would be very few devices that I happen to me sound: a can always be useful! ^ ^

In this context, I intend to show him a card SRJV80 FX-15 Collection (Crazy) and possibly a SRJV80-10 Bass and Drums.

In addition, the default is not large contain basic version 2 drum kits, it is really limited ...

OVERALL OPINION

I have a few months (January 2005), this is my first synth hardware, I bought it second-hand and, although they have no expander Intgr (j &#39;But would have liked because he hast a home, the place is limited to keyboards), I&#39;m happy with my purchase. I bought used on eBay France almost 1.5 times more expensive than on eBay Germany and I do not regret it: at least I have a manual in French - as the German, I understand that there ^_______^ slab and I promise you that the instructions I t really necessary with all these rglages.

To beginners, I used it with a keyboard matre Edirol PCR-50. But as I slap it in my hands (not good quality), we have to find me something else like matre keyboard and waiting (for I do not know what to take place), I pilot my Technics SX-KN2600 ^ ^

Assets:
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All these can rglages, Mamamia ...

4 gnrateurs sound

2 output pairs spares in addition to the main Stereo output

When you press the volume button is selected entand sound with all its rglages: bte not, in practice tests and check-sounds ^_______^

The standard 4 slots SRJV80

Supports the standard GM

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Cons:
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When changing it to finish before its to reproduce, it is cut ... It was not until the silence of the unit before changing patch, too bad.

A bit complex: I did not understand everything

No Intgr arranger. But this seems to be normal ...

Memory cards for backups give (very certainly tchnologie flash) Roland homeowners (this is not a CompactFlash ^ ^) and capacity limits (512 KB max)

The expansion cards are SRJV80 Chres hard to find new and secondhand ... :-(((

In basic configuration (that is - ie without expansion cards), the choice of sounds are limited and, most importantly, only two drum kits ... It Dirat that Roland do everything to make the purchase of their cards SRJV80 essential.

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Does everything said, I think, unless there are 6 output jack on the bcanne!
And no, there is no sample in the JV, but 4 Gnrateurs waveform.

UTILIZATION

APRS a (good) time to adapt and decision-head, we finally understood the logic of the machine. Everything here is done! but the number of menus and submenus is impressive.
To provide notice of Oliviercool precision, it is quite possible to let the sounds finished playing when changing patch ... (menu Systm, I think), and that Domj up with sounds called trs limits, did you Verify the output affects your sound, are they out efx? They must be mix or patch.
On this machine if not impossible to find (sometimes long).
The 6 outputs of the machine are ultra-practical: I order with two masters and keyboards with many splits rgls I up to 6 instruments indpendants under the fingers!

SOUNDS

I quite agree with other opinions:
The piano sounds are plutt insufficient, although a good offense, the instruments' acoustic "in gnral are poorly rendered and plutt outdated, but the sounds of organ and rhodes are really good (especially if there is a good amp derrire) besides, I was doing reggae with the JV, c'tait nickel!
The highlight of the JV: lectros sounds, tablecloths that are plutt standards.
Too bad we can not put one fact both (yes, a, it's impossible!)
We try to compensate with the large capacity of gnrateurs sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I used this machine for 5 or 6 years, I now spare a heavy heart, but this machine is made for the studio for scne, gold, I do more scne that studio!
I advise all crateurs electro music that need large sheets or electronic sounds "smooth" (oh, yes, it's a Roland!)
Report qualitprix for me, there's no better!

Everything has been said

UTILIZATION

For a first "synth" I lacated the edition is relatively logical. I find that the screen is really big enough to get by (for those who do not like me, trying to control a PC without akai S2000, you will understand your pain ..) and switch between menus the other is really easy. To the manual when it is honest although some parts are quite unclear (notably with regard to the edition, I rowed a little early which is normal when you start: Roland could have been less in Avard explanations Fortunately, to quibble with the expander, we quickly understand the basics.

SOUNDS

It sounds, you know ,.... phéérique! Of pure happiness. Well, ok, the piano is not the top. but hey, there's something for everyone. (I had a U-110, you will understand my happiness). The sheets are beautiful, some guitars with added effects are downright crazy, cathedral organ .... stunning! I really fell in love with this beast and I'm not ready to part with it

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months.
What I like more .. the sounds of course.
The ability to edit them.

The least, I must say that I have not yet found! for some, a polyphony of 64 tones is just too but for my use, it's perfect. Perhaps the expansion cards that price or they are selling similar to the flight: D But there are some super parrait

If this choice I would do without hesitation, sometimes twice a day!

64 Note polyphony 16 parts multi 4x Expansion slots, 4 layers per voice, 3 effects blocks. Drum Kits = 2 user, 6 presets. 512 sounds in banks A,B,C,GM plus 128 user. For the time this came out it was a well spec Synth module and still is!

Price paid

£599

UTILIZATION

The screen is far too small to edit on but you get use to it after a while. When in Multi mode I found that there is a lot of button pressing just to do very basic things like! sellect parameter button then midi parameter then channel just to sellect a midi channel even although its layed out logicaly at this level. The usability could be worse but then it could be a whole lot better but it is getting old now!

SOUNDS

The drum kits are not all that great but when expanded with a card from which there are 19 available they are much better. I found that the sounds are clean and have a good overall dynamic range that fit well with other gear. I dont like the Reverb too much and have always prefered Yamaha effects over roland, that said they sound ok. This sound module has very nice strings and pads and a good overal set of sounds which work well together in a mix. The filters im not to happy with and the same again I much prefer Yamaha filters which sound much more analog sounding.

OVERALL OPINION

Its built like a tank just like a tonka toy but a toy it is not! The older gear was made better built they seemed and this module is a very good exsample.

Im still using it on all my tracks mainly drums from the techno expansion board and pads. This is a good allround synth and sits well with other gear in the rack. I dont think I would sell this other than maybe for a Yamaha CS6XR but both would be nice.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown ( 6-, 2002)