Roland D-50 synth review, sounds and demo. In this synthesizer review of the Roland D-50, I provide an overview of the synth, it's digital sample-based linear arithmetic synthesis engine, play Roland D-50 sounds, and provide my final thoughts on the Roland D50 including pros and cons.
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00:00 - Intro
01:15- Overview
14:12 - Sounds & Patches
30:27 - Pad Sound Design
32:49 - Pros
36:42 - Cons
40:12 - Final Thoughts
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Released in 1987, the Roland D-50 is a classic digital synthesizer that still remains popular to this day. It began the new era of digital synths at Roland and featured linear arithmetic synthesis (LAS), a groundbreaking combination of PCM samples and loops for attack transients, with traditional subtractive synthesis waveforms.
The Roland D-50 has a deep and complex synthesis engine which features 16-voices and is 2-part multitimbral. Sound can be constructed using 2 tones, each which has 2 partials per tone. There are 7 different "structures" (algorithms) which enable you to change how the PCM and subtractive engine interact, including ring modulation.
The synth engine has 100 PCM samples and combines it with traditional saw or square waveforms, digital filters and effects. It has 3 LFOs, 3 envelopes (5-stage pitch, filter, amp), low and high equalizer, chorus, 32-types reverb, portamento, low-pass filter, chase (delay) mode, room for 64 patches, 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch, MIDI in/out, a joystick for mixing audio levels, and various key modes including whole/dual/split.
The Roland D-50 is well known for classic and nostalgic sounds which have been played on many hit records by artists including Enya, Prince, Michael Jackson, Sting and many others. Famous presets like "Digital Native Dance" and "Soundtrack" were designed by Eric Persing and Adrian Scott and showcased the capabilities of linear arithmetic synthesis and flexibility of the D-50's versatile sound engine.
The Roland D50 is also well known for having warm overtones and a gritty and airy organic sound, which makes it incredible for ethereal pads and soundscapes. Aside from that it can produce incredible bass, bells, leads, keys, brass and many other traditional sounds, but it can really transport you to other worlds with a little experimentation.
The Roland D-50 interface has buttons and a screen for editing, but thankfully there is the PG-1000 controller which enables you to edit sounds using sliders. The PG-1000 is somewhat rare and expensive, but really speeds up sound design on the Roland D-50 so if you have the chance to get one, go for it!
Overall the Roland D-50 is a versatile and classic digital synthesizer which still remains a popular synth to this day. It has a unique sound legacy thanks to the linear arithmetic synthesis engine and can really take you places. If you have the opportunity to get your hands on one and enjoy what it does, the Roland D-50 is still well worth picking up.
Hope you enjoy this Roland D-50 review, sounds and demo.
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