This is an amazing workhorse of a synth. The only gripe I have is 3 master effects. Thats why I've not given it a 10 as I'd like to have seen maybe 5 master effects....

Price paid

£1500

UTILIZATION

Full marks - I found this a very intuitive module. Now I have an editor for this beast I'm in heaven. Manual gives good insights.

Good build quality - if I was gigging I'd get this racked in a shock-proof case. Nothing has broken but I did have a problem updating my operating software on it as I had a power cut. Luckily I reapplied the update and everything worked again. Just at the same time a help response came from Roland - same day !

SOUNDS

Sound quality is Immense. Stereo partials - amazing. I love playing this module with a velocity sensitive keyboard with aftertouch. Everything is pristine, great detail. Guitars, strings and pads, drums - everything in usual Roland warmth.

OVERALL OPINION

My girlfriend sits in a rack now and the 5080 sleeps with me.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown (January 2-, 2002)