Performance, Composition & Sound Design!
The Roland V-Synth is an expressive new instrument for those passionate about sound. It's the first synthesizer to offer multiple oscillator technologies with real-time control over a waveform's pitch, time and formant. Sounds can then be processed through new COSM filters, a killer apreggiator and powerful realtime controllers including the TimeTrip Pad. Sound The V-Synth's vast sound engine can be configured in several different ways by choosing from three different structure types. These structures define the signal flow including the routing of COSM processors. Dedicated buttons and diagrams make selecting a structure easy, while a host of knobs, buttons and sliders offer direct access to the most vital sound parameters. Careful consideration was given to each knob and slider, ensuring that sounds can be edited quickly and easily. More detailed parameters can be edited on the V-Synth's large touchscreen, which even responds to dragging motions. Imagine setting an envelope curve just by sliding your finger on the screen! Whether you're new to synthesizers or a seasoned programmer, the V-Synth makes it easy to dive in and get the sounds you want. At the heart of the V-Synth are two variable oscillators with a choice of three types: PCM, Analog Modeling and External Audio Processing. The PCM oscillator uses VariPhrase technology to bring new life to otherwise static waveforms. Sample your own waveform or choose from hundreds of presets, then independently manipulate pitch, time and formant. A special TimeTrip function lets you control the time aspect of a waveform in any way desired. Choose the Analog Modeling oscillator and you'll get nine fat-sounding analog waveforms beefed up for even more warmth and punch. Or process any external sound through V-Synth's incredible architecture by selecting the External Audio Processing type. No other synthesizer provides this degree of sonic control. Instead of typical multi-mode filters, the V-Synth features two dedicated COSM processors for warping sounds in entirely new ways. If you want traditional filters, they're there. But if you want to go beyond, simply select an algorithm like polyphonic guitar amp modeling or the unique Side Band Filter, which can pull out the sharper, metallic content of sounds. There's also a Wave Shaper, Resonator (polyphonic waveform processing through a modeled resonation body) and more. These tools are an essential part of the sound creation process and can radically alter any sound. The V-Synth's separate reverb, chorus and MFX handle all global effects processing. Any of the V-Synth's internal waveforms can be overwritten with user-sampled waves. Simple record from the stereo analog input or the S/PDIF digital input, and you can edit the sample and use it as an internal waveform. The V-Synth's USB port also makes for a convenient way to import .WAV and AIFF files from a computer. You can even resample an effected sound or any performance with the TimeTrip Pad, D Beam or arpeggiator. Sample data can be quickly copied to a computer via USB, or to an optional PC card. And by purchasing readily available PC card adapters, other media like CompactFlash, SmartMedia and MicroDrives can also be used. Control Roland's revolutionary TimeTrip Pad offers a degree of sonic control never before possible. Simply rub your finger along the pad in a clockwise or counter-clockwise motion to scan a waveform forwards or backwards in time-without changing pitch or formant. Slow a waveform down to uncover rich harmonic content, speed it up, or freeze it at any position-all with the touch of your finger. Performance The V-Synth is not only a powerful sound sculpting tool, but also a killer performance synthesizer. To start, you get a programmable arpeggiator that can instantly create backing chords or turn a few notes into a blazing techno sequence. The arpeggiator can also control synthesis parameters like filter cutoff or envelope decay-just like a vintage step sequencer. Arpeggio settings are stored with each Patch, making it easy to recall hundreds of patterns in performance. For the ultimate in realtime control, check out the V-Synth's Twin D Beam. Using two infrared light beams, you can control a variety of preset controller functions-or even play melodies-by moving your hand vertically and horizontally in the air. Features
- 61-note synthesizer with multiple oscillator technologies, user sampling and new COSM filtering for incredibly dynamic new sounds
- New variable oscillators based on analog modeling, user samples and over 300 PCM waveforms with up to 24-voice polyphony*
- Independently manipulate the pitch, time and formant of sampled waveforms using VariPhrase technology-a world's first in a synthesizer!
- Intuitive touchscreen interface with over 20 knobs and sliders, plus revolutionary TimeTrip Pad and Twin D Beam
- Powerful COSM filtering/ processing; separate reverb, chorus and MFX; plus programmable arpeggiator
- USB port for .WAV/AIFF file import, .WAV export and simplified MIDI connections
- 2 stereo Line outputs, stereo Mic/Line input and S/PDIF digital I/O
