Roland XV2020 Synthesizer Sound ModuleThe Roland XV2020 64-Voice Expandable Synthesizer Module puts Roland's flagship XV sounds in a convenient half-rack design complete with USB. Expandable via two SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards, it's like a powerful
plug-in synth with up to 192MB of sounds, three independent effects processors and intuitive editing software. The XV2020 starts out with 64MB of great sounds, 64 voice polyphony and 16-part multi-timbral operation.
The world of tremendous SRX sounds allows you to triple the wave memory. Audio output is via stereo outputs, either 1/4 inch or rca. Perhaps the 2020's coolest feature is the excellent MAC or PC software included, that allows for plug-in style editing from your computer. But come gig time (or just plain latency concerns) the sound engine is in the module not in your computer.
There is no cheaper way to get the best sounds Roland has to offer, with the XV's famed stereo tone stacking and incredible drum sounds. Presets include 768 Patches, 17 Rhythm Sets and 64 Performances.
Roland XV2020 Features
- Half-rack synth module with 64MB of XV sounds and USB port
- 64-voice polyphony and 16-part multitimbral operation
- Presets include 768 Patches, 17 Rhythm Sets and 64 Performances
- Expandable via two SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards
- USB port for easy MIDI connection and control via software
- 3 independent effects processors: reverb, chorus and 40 multi-effects
- Stereo 1/4 inch and RCA outputs
- Includes editing software for Mac or PC
A True XV-Series Synth
At the heart of this half-rack module is Roland’s most advanced synthesis engine ever—based on a powerful 4-Tone architecture with stereo waveforms per Tone and expressive Matrix Control. There are 1,083 high-quality waveforms in internal memory (equivalent to 64MB), giving the XV2020 a broad range of sounds that are further enhanced via onboard reverb, chorus and a choice of 40 multi-effects. Edited sounds can be saved to User memory.
Expandable Design
It’s hard to believe that a half-rack module can hold up to 192MB of waveforms, but that’s exactly what you get by adding two optional SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards. These quality-intensive boards each contain 64MB of waveforms and hundreds of fresh, inspiring presets. So whether you want the absolute finest grand
piano sounds or drums - or a killer collection of dance sounds - simply pop in any two of the nine SRX titles presently available.
Easy USB Connectivity
With its built-in USB port the XV-2020 simplifies everything from MIDI connections to sound editing. Just connect a USB cable from the 2020 to your computer, install the included driver software and you’re set! This feature also makes the XV2020 the perfect companion to laptop-based systems since no external MIDI interface is required. And you get the power of a 16-part multitimbral synth capable of producing virtually any sound imaginable.
Editing Software Included
Following Roland’s latest trend of integrating hardware and software, the XV2020 includes a powerful editing program for Mac or PC. Just install the software from the included CD-ROM, make sure the USB cable is connected, and you can tweak everything from multimode filters to envelopes and effects—or even alter the semi-modular Structure Types—using a sleek graphic interface. It’s a great way to harness the full power of the XV synth engine.