Roland RD-700NX - "Roland RD700NX built like a tank"
I use this as my main gigging piano and have done for the last seven years. I have had to go into the editing as deep as I can to get the acoustic piano sound that satisfied me, but I feel I have now…
Roland V-Combo VR-09 - "playing live"
I link my Vr 09 up with a studiologic 73 note acuna weighted keyboard (Controller) playing the second of the split sounds ,mostly piano and this leaves the Vr09 used for bass or organ. The more I …
Roland SYSTEM-8 - "Roland's big sound in a 4-in-1 synth"
As a happy System 8 owner (I bought it soon after its release), here’s a first review after a few months using it. First, some specs : - 4-octave keyboard with normal-sized keys and a very good f…
Roland TB-03 - "Roland TB-3 vs TB-03 - Friend or Foe?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT8iuIZb8lo Is the new Roland TB-03 from their Boutique range any different from the TB-3 from their AIRA range? Watch the video to see. An in-depth look at the …
Roland TB-03 - "Finally, a renewal"
For which kind of music and specific applications or uses (studio, shows...) have you chosen this synth? No introduction needed for Roland's TB synths, I use it for experimental, techno and other …
Roland PA-250 - "Roland PA-250, full of raw character"
I found this mixer by pure chance at a secondhand market two years ago, its big, white-on-black Roland logo had aroused me among all the stuff that surrounded it. According to the seller, it had bel…
Roland Cube-20XL - "Wish we could do 0.5 star increments..."
Pros: Awesome clean sound even with humbuckers, effects also fantastic, very pleased. Can't put volume at 10 or the neighbors will shoot me Cons: Some of the dirty sounds (OD, Heavy Metal, distor…
Roland SVC-350 Vocoder - "The OG Robo Voice"
There's a ton of Vocoders out there, but this one is the classic 80's Bboy version! It just cuts right through the music like no other and is also the one used to make the classic "aah, this stuff is…
Roland JU-06 - "Get the Juno-106 vintage spirit"
The JU-06 is an expander-format synth that adapts to a dedicated mini-keyboard. It is well-designed and built, with a metal-made upper casing and faders well into their rail that respond very well…
Roland E-09 - "An entry level keyboard with very sound arguments"
Main specs: Keyboard: 61 keys (with velocity) Maximum Polyphony: 64 voices Tones: 614 + 256 (GM2), Drum Sets: 61 + 9 (GM2) => can’t be either modified or edited Effects: Multi-FX: 47 types, …
Roland Cube 60 Chorus Vintage - "An excellent clean sound solid-state amp"
I use this amp with my pop rock cover band Easy to transport in spite of its weight which is important compared with its size. The sound volume is sufficient to rehearse with a drummer, likely to …
Roland JUNO-106 - "Classic 80s polysynth"
Just a classic polysynth that does what it says on the box. Beautifully easy synthesize makes it a great device for anyone, though it's more than capable of satisfying the pro. Great sounds all aroun…
Roland E-15 - "My first and only!"
I bought this keyboard while I was still in high-school (1990 or so). Yt apparently did not become "available' until the early 90's, but in Canada, I am sure I was one of the first users. The keyboa…
Roland JD-XA - "Inspiring! Very good sounds, but some notable flaws in design & ergonomics."
Here’s my user review after a few weeks spent testing and using it. I hesitated between rating it 3 ½ or 4 stars, but still opted for 4. Unboxing: Once the synth out of its box and protective pa…
Roland Integra-7 - "Lots of sounds, but many flaws, incomplete user manual, limited support."
I paid about $1500 for this box, trusting Roland to design a good product. Yes, it has a great number of sounds. There are several serious flaws. While using a MIDI setup from my controller,the sound…
